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    The Philosophy of Christmas

    Caroline Taggart

    Following in the tradition of the British Library Philosophies series, this full-colour book explores the fascinating and diverse influences on our Christmas celebrations. A beautifully designed gift book, this is…

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    Humble Pie and Cold Turkey: English Expressions and Their Origins

    Caroline Taggart

    Humble Pie and Cold Turkey is an engaging historical exploration of the bizarre words and phrases that are sprinkled throughout the English Language. Designed to be easily accessible, this digestible…

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    The Book Lover’s European Bucket List

    Caroline Taggart

    Accompanied by colour destination photographs and illustrations, mainly from the British Library Collections, this book is sure to inspire real travel and vicarious vacations alike.

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    My Grammar and I (or Should That be ‘Me’?): Old-School Ways to Sharpen Your English

    Caroline Taggart,J. A. Wines

    My Grammar and I offers amusing examples of awful grammar, while steering you in the direction of grammatical greatness. Refreshing everything you should have learnt at school and more, My…

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    Bognor and Other Regises: A potted history of Britain in 100 royal places

    Caroline Taggart

    A round-up of Britain’s most fascinating royal attractions, written in an amusing, accessible style.

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    The Book of English Place Names: How Our Towns and Villages Got Their Names

    Caroline Taggart

    A guide to the meanings behind the names of England’s towns and villages. It lets you take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads. From the most ancient sacred…

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    The I Used to Know That Activity Book: Stuff you forgot from school

    Caroline Taggart

    Designed to dust off those cerebral filing cabinets, this is an enjoyable and interactive way of reminding ourselves of all those facts that we’d like to remember and re-learn, or…

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    The Accidental Apostrophe: … And Other Misadventures in Punctuation

    Caroline Taggart

    Sunday Times bestselling author Caroline Taggart takes her usual gentle and gently humorous approach to punctuation, pointing out what really matters and what doesn’t.

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    All That Glisters …: And Other Quotations You Should Know

    Caroline Taggart

    All That Glisters … presents some of the pithiest, wisest and most fascinating quotations we should all know, detailing where they came from and why they may be useful when…

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    Her Ladyship’s Guide to the British Season: The essential practical and etiquette guide

    Caroline Taggart

    From the Chelsea Flower Show, the Glyndebourne Festival and Glorious Goodwood to Royal Ascot, the Henley Royal Regatta and Wimbledon, the British Season is a social minefield - and who…

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    The Novel Writer’s Toolkit: Your Ultimate Guide to Writing and Publishing a Successful Novel

    Novel writing is a popular hobby. This book provides the would-be and starter novelist with various tools needed to get started. It provides a glossary of terms and listing of…

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    Back to Basics: The Education You Wish You’d Had

    Caroline Taggart

    This useful book will provide readers with the opportunity to learn the things that were never taught at school, while also giving a refresher course on the main staples. From…

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    The Novel Writer’s Toolkit

    Caroline Taggart

    Novel writing is a popular hobby. This book provides the would-be and starter novelist with various tools needed to get started. It provides a glossary of terms and listing of…

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    The Book of London Place Names

    Caroline Taggart

    Ever wondered if Cheapside really is cheap, what you do in Threadneedle Street, or who the knights of Knightsbridge were? Meet forgotten residents whose names survive in the places where…

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    Does a Bear Sh*t in the Woods?: Answers to Rhetorical Questions

    Caroline Taggart

    From the most profound questions of philosophy to queries of geography and science, this deadpan book is full of hilarious information readers never knew they needed including: What’s love got…

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    Help a Thief!: And Other Misadventures in Punctuation

    Caroline Taggart

    Sunday Times bestselling author Caroline Taggart brings her usual gently humorous approach to punctuation, pointing out what really matters and what doesn’t.

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    An Apple A Day: Old-Fashioned Proverbs and Why They Still Work

    Caroline Taggart

    Proverbs are short, well-known, pithy sayings that offer advice or words of encouragement and are used in everyday English without much thought ever being given to their meanings, or indeed…

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    Her Ladyship’s Guide to Greeting the Queen: and Other Questions of Modern Etiquette

    Caroline Taggart

    In this amusing yet practical guide to modern manners, Her Ladyship offers invaluable advice on every aspect of etiquette, both royal and everyday so you will never again worry about…

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    Humble Pie and Cold Turkey: English Expressions and Their Origins

    Caroline Taggart

    An entertaining and informative look at thousands of years of history to shed light on the words and phrases we use most often - and where they came from.

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    Wartime Summer: True Stories of Love, Life and Loss on the British Home Front

    Caroline Taggart

    A nostalgic window into the Great British Summertime during WWII.

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    500 Words You Should Know

    Caroline Taggart

    Ever wanted to ameliorate your atavistic lexicon, engage in a little intellectual badinage or been discombobulated by tricky diction? 500 Words You Should Know has you covered. Arranged thematically, each…

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    Kicking the Bucket at the Drop of a Hat: The Meaning and Origins of Popular Expressions

    Caroline Taggart

    From advertising to the Ancient Greeks, from the military to meteorology, Kicking the Bucket at the Drop of a Hat takes us on a wonderful journey through our language’s history.

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    500 Beautiful Words You Should Know

    Caroline Taggart

    Discover the joy of the English language with 500 unusual, interesting and ‘perfect’ words that will extend your vocabulary and your appreciation of our mother tongue.

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    Her Ladyship’s Guide to the Queen’s English

    Caroline Taggart

    Her Ladyship’s guide to speaking and writing better English. Wherever you are, whatever the company, good English will always stand you in good stead.

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    Her Ladyship’s Guide to Running One’s Home

    Caroline Taggart

    Walking is one of the most natural and fundamental of all human conscious movements. It raises your heartbeat, calms your mind and tones your muscles. How ever fast or slowly…

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    How to Greet the Queen: and Other Questions of Modern Etiquette

    Caroline Taggart

    Practical and invaluable advice on every aspect of modern etiquette, both royal and everyday. The author, Her Ladyship, guides you through basic good manners in a range of situations, both…

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    I Used to Know That: Stuff You Forgot From School

    Caroline Taggart

    If you’ve forgotten the capital city of Chile; the basics of osmosis; how to solve a quadratic equation; who wrote the famous poem about daffodils; the use of a conjunction…

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    Her Ladyship’s Guide to the Art of Conversation

    Caroline Taggart

    From a garden party amongst royals to a business reception, this book covers common mistakes of conversational etiquette and offers countless suggestions on how to keep the conversation flowing so…

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    The Book of English Place Names: How Our Towns and Villages Got Their Names

    Caroline Taggart

    Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Celtic farmers to…

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    A Classical Education: The Stuff You Wish You’d Been Taught At School

    Caroline Taggart

    A Classical Education provides many of the classical facts that modern schooling leaves out. Perfect for parents who wish to teach their children and for those who would like to…

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    Her Ladyship’s Guide to Running One’s Home

    Caroline Taggart

    Walking is one of the most natural and fundamental of all human conscious movements. It raises your heartbeat, calms your mind and tones your muscles. How ever fast or slowly…

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    500 Words You Should Know

    Caroline Taggart

    Ever wanted to ameliorate your atavistic lexicon, engage in a little intellectual badinage or been discombobulated by tricky diction? 500 Words You Should Know has you covered. Arranged thematically, each…

    $33.99

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    Her Ladyship’s Guide to the British Season: The Essential Practical and Etiquette Guide

    Caroline Taggart,National Trust Books

    From the Chelsea Flower Show, the Glyndebourne Festival and Glorious Goodwood to Royal Ascot, the Henley Royal Regatta and Wimbledon, the British Season is a social minefield - and who…

    $23.99

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    The Book Lover’s Bucket List: A Tour of Great British Literature

    Caroline Taggart

    Immerse yourself in a land full of literary locations in this tour through the great books of the British Isles. Caroline Taggart’s guide to statues, walks both rural and urban…

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