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- Hardcover: 160 pages (September 8, 2005)
- Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
- Language: English
- ISBN: 1843171325
- Price:£9.99
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The Pedant's Revolt: Why Most Things You Think Are Right Are Wrong by Published by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
New occasions teach new duties: Time makes ancient good uncouth; They must upward still, and onward, Who would keep abreast of Truth. The Present Crisis, James Russell Lowell, (1819-1891).
Synopsis Aimed at pedants, know-it-alls and those simply wishing to 'get it right', this book will appeal to the modern passion for factual accuracy. The ultimate book to settle any pub argument, it exposes a wide range of facts that we have always believed to be true, but which are, in fact, completely false. It also covers a broad spectrum of subjects in a highly entertaining, yet informative, style. Covering a wide range of diverse topics, from history to science, the arts, the animal kingdom, medicine, the human body, and food and drink, and presenting its well-researched facts in a highly accessible and entertaining manner, this intriguing book sets the record straight by exposing a great many of the common myths and fallacies that have become entrenched in everyday thought. Contents Chapter 1 Art, Literature and Entertainment Chapter 2 Things That Are 'Bad' For You Chapter 3 Of Biblical Matters Chapter 4 Birds and Insects Chapter 5 William Shakespeare Chapter 6 Customs and Beliefs Chapter 7 Drink Chapter 8 Food Chapter 9 Things That Are 'Good' For You Chapter 10 Greeks and Romans Chapter 11 Events From History Chapter 12 Questionable Quotes Chapter 13 Historical Figures Chapter 14 Inventions, Achievements and Discoveries Chapter 15 Language and Grammar Chapter 16 Mammals Chapter 17 Grooming Chapter 18 Medical Matters Chapter 19 Sayings Chapter 20 Bodies Chapter 21 A Way with Words The Final Fallacy |
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