{"product_id":"9780887766718","title":"The A to Z of Everyday Things","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eWeaver, Janice; Blake, Francis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTundra Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\/9\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e Why are Americans superstitious about two-dollar bills?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e Why do we have twelve months in a year instead of ten, or six, or even twenty?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e Why do we celebrate foolishness on the first day of April?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e Why is yawning contagious?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e•\u003c\/b\u003e Why is the number thirteen considered to be unlucky in so many different cultures?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A to Z of Everyday Things\u003c\/i\u003e tells the surprising stories behind twenty-six seemingly ordinary objects and activities. From calendars and money to tulips and sideburns, this book uses commonplace items to explore the rich but often overlooked cultural history of our everyday lives. In the end, \u003ci\u003eThe A to Z of Everyday Things\u003c\/i\u003e offers us a picture of modern life and how we got here in a funny, quirky, and highly readable form.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44214275899647,"sku":"9780887766718","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780887766718_s600x595.jpg?v=1775600478","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780887766718","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}