{"product_id":"9780198609810","title":"Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is a \u003ci\u003eham-and-egger\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e What are \u003ci\u003eAnglo-Saxon attitudes\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e Who or what is liable to \u003ci\u003ejump the shark\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e Who first tried to \u003ci\u003enail jelly to the wall\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answers to these and many more questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet, whether in classic literature or today's news. This authoritative dictionary draws on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources to cover classical and other mythologies, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to further paths to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is \u003ci\u003ethe fog of war\u003c\/i\u003e? \u003cbr\u003e Who first wanted to \u003ci\u003espend more time with one's family\u003c\/i\u003e? \u003cbr\u003e When was the \u003ci\u003eDreamtime\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e How long since the first cry of \u003ci\u003eWomen and children first\u003c\/i\u003e? \u003cbr\u003e Where might you find \u003ci\u003edark matter\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e Would you want the \u003ci\u003eMidas touch\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003cbr\u003e Should you worry about \u003ci\u003egrey goo\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011563503856,"sku":"9780198609810","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780198609810_p0.jpg?v=1763667143","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780198609810","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}