Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this book serves as a bridge between everyday phenomena and the underlying scientific theories, making complex topics easily understandable to a wide audience.

In this book: Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend.

For over a hundred years 'Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable' has been one of the best-known and best-loved works of reference in the English language. But the book has not stood still for a hundred years.

Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend.

Alfabetisk opslagsværk over talemåder og emner som folklore, mytologi og etymologi.