Author:David Pickering
What's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. The Penguin Pocket Dictionary of Babies' Names takes a close look at 3500 names, explaining origins and meanings, showing how some have changed in popularity and use over time and providing all the diminutive and variant forms.
Part of Penguin's major new series of reference titles ranging from Spanish and French dictionaries to books on spelling and quotations.
highly polished and intelligent to boot
—— The TimesLegends in their own lunchtime
—— The Guardianfollow The Hot Body Plan...and lose weight
—— Daily ExpressI love this, I wish I'd written it! Azmina is the hottest person in nutrition at the moment and she's a very well-informed writer. I love the psychology aspect of the book and how it makes you look at why you have certain eating habits. This is the future of diet books
—— Vicki Edgson , Woman and HomeBy the authors of the GI Plan, this self-help/diet crossover puts an emphasis on reprogramming your mind so you make the right food choices in future. A great alternative to traditional dieting.
—— GlamourThis is a book for those who enjoy 'Men Are From Mars...' style observations, combined with insight into the science behind the findings, all wrapped up with a wry, witty technique and a dash of chick-lit for good measure.
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—— Washington Post[A] well-organized, persuasive introduction to a non-Western everyday cooking plan.
—— Publishers WeeklyOne-upping a certain French woman who boasted about staying thin, Moriyama reveals seven secrets of how Japanese women avoid adding pounds and prolong their life.
—— GoodHousekeeping.comThanks to Moriyama and Doyle, readers can learn from an insider raised in Japan. . . . Even the most hesitant readers will find their passion for the wonderful taste and aroma of Japanese dishes irresistible
—— The Cleveland Plain Dealersounds like a spoof of French Women Don't Get Fatbut it's serious one-upmanship...the diet book fad sweeping Australia
—— Sydney Morning HeraldMoriyama's book is a compelling wake-up call
—— Sunday Telegraph (Australia)Brimming with easy recipes and lifestyle tips
—— Sunday Express Magazine