Author: The Diagram Group
Reprint edition published in April 2019.
Reading Level: 20-55 years
If you’re about to get on a plane, what should you do—or avoid doing—to ensure a safe flight? What does it mean to see an ambulance zoom by? And is a black cat always unlucky? This Little Giant Encyclopedia is your A-Z source for understanding thousands of signs, omens, spells, charms, cures, rituals and taboos. Separated into hundreds of categories, a remarkable variety of topics are covered–from animals, colours, and dreams to marriage, professions and weather. So before you play your next game of cards, give someone a flower, or get another haircut, find out what these ancient superstitions say about how and when to do it!