{"title":"Albert Jack","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Albert Jack, a bestselling author renowned for his intriguing explorations into the origins of commonly used phrases and idioms. With a keen wit and a passion for uncovering the hidden stories behind everyday expressions, Albert Jack has delighted readers with his unique brand of educational entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eRed Herrings And White Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating journey through the colourful history of proverbial language. This book, along with others in the Education \u0026amp; Reference category, offers a delightful peek into cultural heritage, peeling back the layers of history to reveal the curious tales that have shaped the expressions we use today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Jack’s books invite you to embark on a linguistic adventure, combining scholarly insights with engaging storytelling. Whether you're a language enthusiast or simply curious about the origins of the phrases we often take for granted, this collection promises to enlighten and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-herrings-and-white-elephants-by-albert-jack-9781789465624","title":"Red Herrings And White Elephants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered what phrases such as 'square meal', 'load of old codswallop', 'egg on your face' or 'in the limelight' really mean? The English language is littered with expressions like these which we all use every day, but never stop to wonder where they came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Herrings and White Elephants\u003c\/i\u003e delves deep into the fabric of English phraseology and, in doing so, explores the wide-ranging factors and fascinating linguistic history which continue to inform the way we speak to this day. In this journey through the richest regions of the English language, the origins of hundreds of common phrases are brought to light, and the incredible history behind the words we use every day is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the drop of a hat to the bitter end—you'll be surprised and intrigued, and you'll never speak English in the same way again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46986566041836,"sku":"9781789465624","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3099493482825.jpg?v=1762997928"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/albert-jack.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}