{"product_id":"when-a-loose-cannon-flogs-a-dead-horse","title":"When a Loose Cannon Flogs a Dead Horse... - Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA salty collection of over 250 words, phrases and sayings that have become common in English usage. Arranged alphabetically and each entry is accompanied by a full explanation of origins and use. For lovers of English and the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlivia A. Isil traces the metaphors and colloquialisms of everyday English back to their nautical origins. Entries run alphabetically from A1 (the best) to wishy-washy (inconstant), documenting the history and meaning of each word or phrase. Readers learn the seagoing roots of expressions they use without a second thought, including the loose cannon, the dead horse and the devil to pay of the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational Marine published the book in 1996. It includes a bibliography and an index, and it makes a fun gift for word lovers and sailors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-book-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olivia A. Isil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 7 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\/Distributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e McGraw Hill\/ International Marine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780070328778\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"McGraw Hill\/ International Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67857621680373,"sku":"INT332","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/2198\/0149\/files\/INT332_104.jpg?v=1793862985","url":"https:\/\/paracay.com\/products\/when-a-loose-cannon-flogs-a-dead-horse","provider":"Paradise Cay Publications, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}