Books with author Nigel Reed

Kill the bed bugs before they bite youAfter decades of queer silence, the bed bug has found its way back into our homes. It’s a tiny pest with a huge family, and it’s ready to put our slumber on the line. Who said bugs are easy to wipe out? Well, with this guide book you will know exactly how to take the flat-bodied, mahogany bug by the neck and sweep it into non-existence.Latch on to the bug before it finds an excuse into your house. This book will take you through a complete rundown of ways to get around this exasperating issue. With a succinct description of its background and biology, you will get familiar with the winding path the bug takes to your home, and, you will learn ways to scour your house for an infestation. If you’re waking up with bug bites, it is important that you know how to identify them, and be prepared to take the right action as soon as you feel sore skin.Anything with a warm stream of blood running through it is at risk of being attacked by the bed bug, including your pets. Keep your children and pets safe with tested prevention techniques. Don’t worry! The idea of being on the alert at all times, and looking out for minute insects, sounds strenuous. Debunk all myths they ever told you about the bed bug, and wriggle free from the nasty gaggle of bugs with this strident guide to a bug free home. Once, you are through with the book, hurling the bed bug out of your home will be second nature.

Nigel Rees presents a nostalgic and witty guide to wartime catchphrases, from the now ubiquitous 'Keep Calm and Carry On' to lesser-known gems such as 'lions led by donkeys'. Following his hugely popular survey of domestic sayings, More Tea Vicar?, Rees returns with a witty and fascinating examination of the catchphrases that saw us through wartime Britain and are still relevant in times of crisis today. Including domestic phrases of the time, propaganda, and slang developed by soldiers abroad, the book describes the provenance and development of these intriguing, quirky and sometimes crude phrases that were born out of times of conflict and have in many cases become part of our language.

Perfect for military history buffs and Anglophiles, this treasury of wartime slogans captures the unconquerable spirit of the British people one phrase at a time. Nigel Rees, who has delighted audiences on the BBC for more than 25 years, has created a nostalgic guide that traces the evolution of soldiers' slang and political propaganda. The engaging entries range from the stoic “Keep Calm and Carry On” to the cutting wit of “Lions led by donkeys.”

Kill the bed bugs before they bite youAfter decades of queer silence, the bed bug has found its way back into our homes. It’s a tiny pest with a huge family, and it’s ready to put our slumber on the line. Who said bugs are easy to wipe out? Well, with this guide book you will know exactly how to take the flat-bodied, mahogany bug by the neck and sweep it into non-existence.Latch on to the bug before it finds an excuse into your house. This book will take you through a complete rundown of ways to get around this exasperating issue. With a succinct description of its background and biology, you will get familiar with the winding path the bug takes to your home, and, you will learn ways to scour your house for an infestation. If you’re waking up with bug bites, it is important that you know how to identify them, and be prepared to take the right action as soon as you feel sore skin.Anything with a warm stream of blood running through it is at risk of being attacked by the bed bug, including your pets. Keep your children and pets safe with tested prevention techniques. Don’t worry! The idea of being on the alert at all times, and looking out for minute insects, sounds strenuous. Debunk all myths they ever told you about the bed bug, and wriggle free from the nasty gaggle of bugs with this strident guide to a bug free home. Once, you are through with the book, hurling the bed bug out of your home will be second nature.

Nigel Rees presents a nostalgic and witty guide to wartime catchphrases, from the now ubiquitous 'Keep Calm and Carry On' to lesser-known gems such as 'lions led by donkeys'. Following his hugely popular survey of domestic sayings, More Tea Vicar?, Rees returns with a witty and fascinating examination of the catchphrases that saw us through wartime Britain and are still relevant in times of crisis today. Including domestic phrases of the time, propaganda, and slang developed by soldiers abroad, the book describes the provenance and development of these intriguing, quirky and sometimes crude phrases that were born out of times of conflict and have in many cases become part of our language.