
Bonkers Britain
What Drives You Nuts about Modern Life
Will Jackson(Author)
Summersdale Publishers
Published on 4. November 2013
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-84953-479-6 (ISBN)
Description
Have you heard of the country whose schools have banned the use of egg boxes and loo rolls in craft lessons as they pose a health risk (they could be carrying salmonella, don't you know), and removed pear trees from a picturesque lane because they were too dangerous? No? It's Britain! This laugh-out-loud collection of ludicrous laws, money-wasting council schemes and ridiculous red tape reveals how:
* A city council removed the conkers from dozens of horse chestnut trees, fearing for the safety of tree climbers searching for the ultimate sixer.
* After falling in the prison shower, a career criminal was compensated GBP248,000, including a substantial amount 'for lost earnings'.
WARNING: This book should only be used by those trained in lifting books and turning pages. May induce laughter - read with caution and at your own risk.
* A city council removed the conkers from dozens of horse chestnut trees, fearing for the safety of tree climbers searching for the ultimate sixer.
* After falling in the prison shower, a career criminal was compensated GBP248,000, including a substantial amount 'for lost earnings'.
WARNING: This book should only be used by those trained in lifting books and turning pages. May induce laughter - read with caution and at your own risk.
Reviews / Votes
'A perfect stocking filler for anyone who likes to berate our country and its sometimes crazy ways.' * The Sun *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84953-479-6 (9781849534796)
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Schweitzer Classification