Interesting Stories about Curious Words av Susie Dent

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<P>Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of <I>Countdown</I>''s Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language.<br><B><br>Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS?</B><br><B><br>What''s the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER?</B><br><B><br>Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk?</B><br><B><br>What do bears have to do with LICKING INTO SHAPE?</B><br><B><br>Or robbers with PULLING SOMEONE''S LEG?</B><br><B><br>Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS?</B><br><B><br>And, what''s so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT? </B><br><br> ''Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent'' Gyles Brandreth</P>