A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is in love with Sophia Western, daughter of the neighbouring squire - though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. But when his amorous escapades earn the disapproval of his benefactor, Tom is banished to make his own fortune.
Featuring dozens of new activities as well as some of the most popular prompts from the original, this title will have you travelling the city streets and country byways, filling the pages with man-made and natural objects, recording what you see, drawing, doodling - and destroying pages as you go.
Have you ever wondered why you bother to go to work? Whether there might be a better, happier way to live our lives? This book aims to take the reader on a journey towards freedom and happiness. It helps you learn how to throw off the shackles of anxiety, bureaucracy, debt, housework, pain, poverty, ugliness, war and waste, and much else besides.
Michael Quinion here retells many of the more bizarre tales, and explains their real origins where they're known. This is a fascinating treasure-trove of fiction and fact for anyone interested in language.