It's chunky, irresistible, and a great impulse gift for skiers. Joining GOLFING, SAILING and FISHING in the new bulging Pocket Dictionary format, SKI-ING is the lexicon with 200 hilarious definitions - completely revised by an inspired Henry Beard, who added 50 percent new material - and over 50 equally funny line drawings. SKI-ING N The art of catching cold and going broke while rapidly heading nowhere at great personal risk.
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By E. MASTERS
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I bought this for my friend as a stocking filler because she kept asking me loads of questions before her first skiing holiday. I think it answered all her questions and more with great humour. I enjoyed it too as a seasoned skier!
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By Stargazer
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A funny little book which will be appreciated by ski fanatics, and even more by those who've tried skiing and hate it .........
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By AKA
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I am a keen skier and this little book is hilarious fun. Very funny definitions and many are so truthful.
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By Scottybird
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Bought two of these books as stocking fillers (as Golf) both went down a treat. Very unusual and humurous would purchse more.
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Ski-ing
Wanted this for a friend who is a skiing nut. Thought it was an ideal gift for someone who can't stop talking about the sport.
Published 21 days ago by Tony Boyer
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Great little gift for a skier
Everyone who reads this has a good laugh, of course you have be a skier to really appreciate it. It's just perfect for a stocking filler at christmas.
Published 4 months ago by jimnychris
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Great fun dictionary
I loved the pocket size and the nature of the book-which is to make fun of all things snow related.
A Good laugh for those into skiing.
A Good laugh for those into skiing.
Published 23 months ago by T. Tsui
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