Origin of Everyday Things

by Johnny Acton, Matt Packer, Tania Adams

Book Overview

History buffs, science students, lovers of popular culture, and natural-born detectives will plunge right into this ultimate guide for curious minds. It's absolutely fascinating, with background on the origins of more than 300 modern phenomena, objects, sayings, stories, and superstitions that most people take for granted. Complete with humorous illustrations and easy-to-navigate chapters, the eye-opening explanations and amazing anecdotes reveal...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402743025
• ISBN13: 9781402743023
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 9.0"