Now You Know: The Book of Answers

by Doug Lennox, Catriona Wight (Illustrator)

Overview

Why are golf assistants called caddies? Why do the British drive on the left and North Americans on the right? Why is football played on a "gridiron," and a leg injury called a "Charlie horse"? The answers to these questions and the origins of hundreds of other expressions and customs are brought together in this fascinating collection of the history behind everyday words and routines. With all the conciseness of his original radio scripts, Doug Lennox "cuts to the quick" in telling you the things you always wanted to know.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781550029949
Publisher:	Dundurn Press
Publication date:	09/01/2003
Series:	Now You Know , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	212
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Doug Lennox ia best known through his 35 years as a freelance writer, producer, and host in Canadian radio and television. His work at the CBC with such legends as Anne Murray and Ronnie Hawkins has won him international acclaim. He has also been featured in movies and television.

Doug Lennox was an internationally acclaimed broadcaster, a veteran character actor, a commercial voice artist, and a bestselling author. He has appeared in more than 60 films and television features, including X-Men, Police Academy, Lonesome Dove, and Against the Ropes, and shared screen time with Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Burt Reynolds, Holly Hunter, Eric McCormack, Gary Oldman, and a myriad of others.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Trivia buffs need look no further. This book is sure to fascinate readers."

Editorial Reviews

"It's a great way to experience the fascinating history of words and expressions and provides great conservational topics for those upcoming summer barbecues!"

The Chatham Daily News - Lisa and Jim Gilbert

"Trivia buffs need look no further. This book is sure to fascinate readers."

CBRA - Alain Ltourneau

"Trivia buffs need look no further. This book is sure to fascinate readers."

From the Publisher

"Trivia buffs need look no further. This book is sure to fascinate readers."
— Alain Létourneau

CBRA

"It's a great way to experience the fascinating history of words and expressions and provides great conservational topics for those upcoming summer barbecues!"
— Lisa and Jim Gilbert

The Chatham Daily News