{"product_id":"romaine-wasnt-built-in-a-day-the-delightful-history-of-food-language-9781035406517","title":"Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day: The Delightful History of Food Language","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA delightful and informative book about the history of food, language, and culture, filled with puns, trivia, and linguistic insights. Perfect for food lovers, language enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Headline Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA truly magnificent book, this delightful treasure offers hours of pure and innocent enjoyment to anyone with a passion for both food and words. It serves as a delectable feast, providing a captivating experience for readers of all ages and interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Susie Dent and Mark Forsyth, as well as enthusiasts of the popular TV show QI, this book delves into the fascinating world of food and language. It explores the rich history of food, tracing its origins as far back as language itself. As languages evolved and mirrored the rise and fall of civilizations, food language became a reflection of the highest ideals and the lowest humor of human communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChock full of witty food puns, linguistic trivia, and delectable facts, \"Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day\" is a must-have gift for trivia enthusiasts, history buffs, crossword puzzle solvers, and Scrabble enthusiasts alike. This book presents a surprising and hilarious perspective on the history of food, weaving together the captivating evolution of language to create a captivating narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 142 x 223 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781035406517\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Judith Tschann","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097591279866,"sku":"9781035406517","price":13.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1677233624281_book.jpg?v=1677252869","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/romaine-wasnt-built-in-a-day-the-delightful-history-of-food-language-9781035406517","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}