ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHAMBLES
Shamble table used by meat vendors, from Old English sceamel stool, from Late Latin scamellum a small bench, from Latin scamnum stool.
2 QUOTES WITH «SHAMBLES»
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shambles.
The present system of protecting NHS patients was a bit of a shambles.
What is it they want from the man that they didn't get from the work? What do they expect? What is there left when he's done with his work, what's any artist but the dregs of his work, the human shambles that follows it around?
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHAMBLES»
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shambles in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
shambles and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bloody
Shambles: The defence of Sumatra to the fall of Burma
This is the story of the Allied air campaign across Australia, Sumatra, Java, the Philippines, Burma and Ceylon during World War II. It documents the Allied underestimation of Japanese ability, and ends with the Japanese at the extremities ...
Christopher F. Shores, Brian Cull, Yasuho Izawa, 1992
2
S.O.S. - Season of
Shambles
Roberta's new life includes an eclectic mix of fun-loving friends and peculiar neighbors.
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A Walking Tour of the
Shambles
A tour of a fictional haunted neighborhood in Chicago, in the tradition of Edward Gorey or Charles Addams. Illustrated.
Neil Gaiman, Gene Wolfe, Gahan Wilson, 2002
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Champagne and
shambles: the Arkwrights and the downfall of ...
From the extravagant processions and balls which celebrated his coming of age, to facing financial ruin at his own son's birthday and the eventual sale of the estate, this book shows, through the example of a prominent family, the downfall ...
It's an enduring axiom: before there is democracy, there is rule of law. Thomas Geoghegan argues here in his lively pamphlet that as the pillars of the American legal system are crumbling, so too is the American democracy.
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Scapegoats,
Shambles and Shibboleths
‘The fruit of his labours’, Martin Manser’s SCAPEGOATS, SHAMBLES AND SHIBBOLETHS is a delightful book for all who adore the English language. ‘In the twinkling of an eye’ we learn that many of our most familiar phrases are taken ...
7
The Computer Gang: Connie Computer
In a delightful story about the journey from box to home use, Connie Computer meets Ken Keyboard, Maddie Mouse, Mona Modem, and every other thing a computer needs to effectively run.
A world anticipating the future and invoking the past as it lurches towards the millennium. "The true personality of the Irish is captured in this book, harsh, proud and rebellious, sensitive, funny and in turn lovable" J. P. DONLEAVY
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Ondine: The Summer of
Shambles
But Shambles is no ordinary ferret. . . He's Hamish McPhee, a boy cursed by a witch. A witch who happens to be related to Ondine. When Shambles turns back into Hamish temporarily, Ondine knows that she has to help him break the spell.
A single mom struggles to reconcile her motherOCOs death, her jobOCOs demands, and her own unsuccessful relationships."
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHAMBLES»
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shambles is used in the context of the following news items.
Government branded a 'shambles' over foxhunting vote u-turn
The Government is a “shambles” which is trying to loosen the rules on foxhunting by changing the rules of the Commons to avoid defeat, Opposition MPs have ... «Boston Standard, Jul 15»
David Cameron makes 'FFS - full fiscal shambles' jibe at PMQs
David Cameron has claimed the SNP's call for full fiscal autonomy had become "FFS - full fiscal shambles'. The prime minister was responding to the SNP's ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
Call to fix Edinburgh Airport security shambles
In April this year, angry passengers spoke of an “absolute shambles” when they were confronted by queues of up to an hour as they tried to catch early morning ... «Arbroath Herald, Jun 15»
Overkill's The Walking Dead Shambles To E3
If you're a fan of The Walking Dead, the past few years have been good to you. Not only is there the television show, but Telltale has delivered two solid seasons ... «Game Informer, Jun 15»
Fun run branded 'shambles' as mountain rescue cars search for …
Mountain rescue had to be sent to find dozens of children aged as young as three after they got lost on a charity fun run. The youngsters went the wrong way in ... «WalesOnline, May 15»
England are poor on the field and a shambles off it
The last six months have been traumatic for England. Our cricket has been poor and the administration of our game a shambles. The public are disappointed ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
Sir Alex Ferguson: more technology would make football a shambles
Sir Alex Ferguson says football would become a “shambles” if more technology ... at which case it becomes a bit of a shambles because the game is stop-start, ... «The Guardian, Apr 15»
Ex-Nets star Paul Pierce left his NYC pad in 'shambles': suit
The couple left the $3.725 million apartment in “shambles,” replacing wooden floors with pink carpet and removing a stone fireplace hearth and washer and drier ... «New York Post, Mar 15»
Robinson: General election debate discussions 'complete shambles'
He called the situation a "complete shambles". The DUP is the fourth largest party in the House of Commons but has been excluded from proposed debates. «BBC News, Mar 15»
'Shambles' of new Essex Fire Service system leaves firefighters …
Essex Fire Service is in turmoil this week, having had to resort to 1950s-style pencils and paper to record fire alerts, after its state-of-the-art control system ... «Essex Chronicle, Jan 15»
