[bksvol-discuss] Book Submitted: How Did It Begin?

From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <guidinggolden@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:46:38 -0400
hello everyone,

Another adult book for your reading and proofing pleasure.

ISBN:   978-1-60671-072-2 
Title:   How Did It Begin: The Origins of Our Curious Customs and Superstitions 
(Revised Ed.)
Author(s):   DR. R. L. BRASCH
Publisher:   MJF Books Fine Communications
Copyright Date:   2006
Copyrighted By:   Li Brasch 
Brief Synopsis:   What does it mean to measure something by rule of thumb? Why 
do men and women button clothes on the opposit side? Where do our customs
and supersticions come from? Read on to find out the origins of many of the 
common things we do, and why we do them.
Long Synopsis:   How Did It Begin? is an entertaining look at why we do and say 
the things we do. Why do we say that cranky people must have got out of
bed on the wrong side? Why is it bad luck to whistle at sea? What are crocodile 
tears? And what is a grass widow? Where did the expression to eat one's
hat come from? Why do men and women button their clothes on different sides? 
Why are horseshoes lucky? And why do we all eventually kick the bucket? With
his trademark curiosity and delight, Dr. Rudi Brasch delves into the forgotten 
meanings and fascinating origins of our customs, traditions, superstitions,
and phrases. Divided into themes like courtship and marriage, table manners, | 
and drinking customs, right through to the extraordinary rituals connected
with the armed services, medicine, and the law, How Did It Begin?'is 
wide-ranging, idiosyncratic, erudite, and engaging. With his wife, Li, who is 
carrying
on with his work, the late Dr. Rudi Brasch spent his life traveling the world, 
tracking down the origins of customs, phrases, and sayings. Born of British
parents in Germany, Dr. Brasch began his lifelong search while working as a 
researcher for Encyclopedia Britannica and soon had an international reputation
as an expert on "origins." In 1949, Rabbi Brasch went to Australia as Chief 
Minister of the Temple of Emanuel in Sydney, a post he held for thirty years.
He was soon in demand on Australian radio and television, answering questions 
on obscure origins. Dr. Brasch was awarded an OBE and an AM and also a United
Nations Peace Prize. He died in 2004. 
Comments:   Has been read through, all page numbers are tops of pages, blank 
pages are illustrations. If you have any questions please contact me: 
juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Adult content:   No
Language:   English US 
Book Quality:   EXCELLENT
Categories:   Reference, Nonfiction, History, Art and Architecture 
B4E Significant:   No
SFWA Challenged:   No

Shelley L. Rhodes, M.A. CVRT
and Ludden black Labrador Guide Dog.

The cure for anything is salt water -- sweat, tears, or the sea. -Isak Dinesen 
(pen name of Karen Blixen), author (1885-1962)
[bksvol-discuss] Book Submitted: How Did It Begin?

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