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The Pedant's Revolt: Why Most Things You Think are Right are Wrong (Hardcover)

by Andrea Barham (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd; 1st Edition edition (8 Sep 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843171325
  • ISBN-13: 978-1920743413
  • Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 13.2 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 104,857 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'It's a really funny book... The Pedant's Revolt - it's all there, fully researched.' Richard Madeley, Richard and Judy


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Aimed at pedants to know-it-alls, as well as those simply wishing to 'get it right', this book will appeal to the modern passion for factual accuracy. The ultimate book to settle any pub argument, it exposes a wide range of facts that we have always believed to be true, but which are, in fact, completely false. It also covers a broad spectrum of subjects in a highly entertaining, yet informative, style. The modern age has long been awash with facts and figures relating to a wealth of different subjects, but how many of these snippets of information can be verified as accurate? Which examples of trivia can be proven to be nothing more than falsehoods or fabrications? Covering a wide range of diverse topics, from history to science, the arts, the animal kingdom, medicine, the human body, and food and drink, and presenting its well-researched facts in a highly accessible and entertaining manner, this intriguing book sets the record straight by exposing a great many of the common myths and fallacies that have become entrenched in everyday thought.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Revolting Pleasure - as seen on Richard and Judy, 19 Jan 2006
This isn't my usual type of book but a friend pressed me to read it because they obviously think I'm a pedant. I'm glad to say I loved it! Andrea Barham quickly draws you in with a highly personal slant and I found myself easily fascinated with subjects that wouldn't have previously have appealed to me. I can now confidently refute some of my wife's old wives tales (tho she was partly right about some) and am armed and ready to pedantically deflate my father-in-law's worst pomposities. Joking aside, this is such an easy book to read yet crammed full of fascinating truths along with accompanying internet links for many of the articles should you wish to delve deeper. I love the way that if you have a butterfly mind you can easily flit from topic to topic but also the way Andrea personalises it so that it isn't just another dry, academic historical or grammatical textbook. I loved it and am eagerly waiting more, meanwhile I'm going to go to the internet link to hear JFK call himself a jelly doughnut - or did he ?!
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67 of 70 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Factual accuracy with a touch of humour, 13 Oct 2005
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There's nothing better than telling someone who thinks they are right that they are wrong -- and with this book in your pocket you will be well-prepared to do just that! Andrea Barham's book seeks to debunk the many myths that have grown up over the years in human life. Think that Aryans were an ancient race of tall, blue-eyed blondes? That six-shooters shot six bullets? That lemmings commit mass suicide? Think again! In 21 themed chapters (Art, Food, History, etc) the author takes us through hundreds of common misconceptions, revealing the facts behind the beliefs. This is a top-quality production -- it feels nice to hold and is full of interesting facts, laced with a generous touch of humour throughout. This is a perfect book to keep on the shelves and dip into and is bound to be a bestseller. Buy it now, before it sells out!
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62 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining and informative, 20 Oct 2005
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This is a great little book. The sort you can just pick up at any time, and derive a bit of useful information.....and a chuckle! It reveals the truth about loads of things we've been brought up to believe. There were so many 'urban myths' in there that I'd heard of, and actually wondered about! Well written, well illustrated, and obviously well researched, it makes a perfect gift...especially at this price!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good; sequel is better
A nice book, good on the coffee table. Funnily enough, I bought the sequel, The Pedants Return, before this and I actually preferred it. Nevertheless, a good book.
Published 2 months ago by J. Bergin

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book - full of interesting and informative facts!
I thought this book was thoroughly enjoyable, very informative. I liked the foot notes, it was a humorous way to conclude each entry. Read more
Published on 17 April 2006 by Ellie Smith

2.0 out of 5 stars Tell me something I didn't know!
I'm thinking of writing a companion volume called "Stating the Obvious: a load of stuff you already knew but I want to jump on the bandwagon too. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent little book. Full of interesting facts
I must admit I found this to be an excellent little book. The author appears to not just state the facts BEHIND the myths but goes straight to the origins rather than "secondary... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006

3.0 out of 5 stars mmmmm... OK...
This book corrects many common assumptions and misapprehensions. It's interesting and it does a reasonable job, but perhaps what I liked most about it was that increased my... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2006

2.0 out of 5 stars An easy read, but some questionable information
While I enjoyed reading this book, I found enough in it that I knew to be false or found to be unconvincing that I didn't dare rely on the rest of it. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2006 by G. Bache

5.0 out of 5 stars the real facts about common knowledge!
This is one of those books that is full of the interesting facts you should know and puts you right on the points you think you know. An enjoyable read.
Published on 21 Dec 2005 by Iain Kinsman

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent stocking filler
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Published on 20 Dec 2005 by Terry Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating read
This is a thouroughly enjoyable and fascinating read that has even settled a few arguments! So good, I bought several for friends.
Published on 20 Dec 2005

1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new here!
I bought this thinking it would be a source of original and interesting snippets.....far from it! The vast majority of the entries are really old news. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2005

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