{"product_id":"the-hat-and-tail-michael-b-toms-9781923265134","title":"The Hat and Tail: The Intriguing Meanings Behind the Academic Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever wondered why the academic hat is so peculiar? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow did it become a square hat with a tail? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd why is it worn at graduation ceremonies around the world? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the mystery behind the academic hat so you can begin to recognise its historical roots. The Hat and Tail delves into mathematics, astronomy and mythical stories in search of insights. It successfully links these to reasons for the hat's eccentricities. The Hat and Tail will open your eyes to astonishing research that has been explained before. It is a unique book that will equip you with a true understanding of the mystery so many accept but do not understand. So, if you want to grasp how this hat encompasses all of what the university represents, this will be an exciting read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael B. Toms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 192326513X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923265134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Hill Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Michael B. Toms","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965333160191,"sku":"9781923265134","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_686c242e-d829-465d-974a-409fcfcdc333.jpg?v=1767279850","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-hat-and-tail-michael-b-toms-9781923265134","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}