How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
plum book — plum book, U.S. Informal. an official publication listing available positions in the Federal government usually filled by presidential appointment: »The positions given Congressmen who have retired or been defeated in reelection campaigns are… … Useful english dictionary
The Beano — The current logo Publication information Publisher D.C. Thomson Co Schedule Weekly … Wikipedia
The Magical Monarch of Mo — (1898) is the first full length children s fantasy book by L. Frank Baum. Originally published in 1899 as A New Wonderland , the book was reissued in 1903 with a new title in order to capitalize upon the alliterative title of Baum s successful… … Wikipedia
Plum Island (New York) — Plum Island (coor dms|41|10|59|N|72|11|25|W|) is an island in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County, New York in the United States. The island is in Gardiner s Bay, east of Orient Point, off the coast of Long Island. The Plum Island Animal… … Wikipedia
Plum Baby — is a British company specialising in real organic food for babies. Plum Baby A taste of things to come.OriginThe company was founded in 2004 by former chef at The Savoy Hotel, Susie Willis.The brand is positioned at the premium end of the market… … Wikipedia
The Beano Annual — is the current name of the book that has been published every year since 1939, to tie in with the children s comic The Beano . As of 2008 there have been 69 editions. As they are traditionally published in the autumn, in time for Christmas, since … Wikipedia
The Dandy Annual — is the current name of the book that has been published every year since 1938, to tie in with the children s comic The Dandy. As of 2011[update] there have been 74 editions, with another (The Dandy Annual 2013) presumably to follow in 2012. The… … Wikipedia
The Desperate Dan Book — The Desperate Dan books, featuring the comic book character Desperate Dan, were published in 1954, 1978, 1990, 1991 and 1992. Since they were traditionally released in the autumn and in time for Christmas, all bar the first (which had no date)… … Wikipedia
The Magic Comic — was the ill fated third comic to The Beano and The Dandy. It was aimed at a younger audience, with more emphasis on picture stories. The first issue was published on 22 July 1939. The comic ran for only 80 issues until 25 January 1941.[1] Paper… … Wikipedia
The Dandy — Click on to enlarge Publication information Publisher D. C. Thomson Co. Ltd … Wikipedia
