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OverviewWhat does it mean if a cat sits and washes itself in your doorway? Why should women have their hair cut only when the moon is waxing? Why do people from Yorkshire throw caterpillars over their shoulders? Do you avoid anything with the number thirteen and cross the road to avoid walking under ladders? Belief in superstitions links us to a time when everyday events and objects had magical significance, and knowledge of these could change your fate. Whether you wish to increase your good fortune, ward off bad luck, or simply desire to know what today has in store, A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions provides a complete guide to hundreds of portents, signs and customs, tracing the origins of our superstitions and explaining their rich symbolism. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philippa WaringPublisher: Profile Books Ltd Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.240kg ISBN: 9781788166515ISBN 10: 1788166515 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 24 September 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPhilippa Waring is the author of A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions, The Way of Feng Shui and Lavender. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |