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Slang & dialect humour

Hardback. A comprehensive treatment of linguistic situation of francophone Louisiana and its relation to the development of French in North America outside of Quebec. This title covers topics ranging from language shift and code mixing, and speaker attitudes, to such language planning initiatives as CODOFIL program to revive the sue of French in Louisiana. Editor(s): Valdman, Albert. Series: Topics in Language and Linguistics. Num Pages: 372 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2ADF; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1600.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
372
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306454646
ISBN
9780306454646
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.91

Paperback. A collection of the hilarious sayings and expresions favoured by the grannies of Glasgow, along with their English translations. Illustrator(s): Dewar, Bob. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 160.
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908373472
ISBN
9781908373472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.67

Paperback. An hilarious and often wise collection of Scots sayings. With each snippet accompanied by a straightforward English translation, this is your introduction to the unique wisdom of the Scots. Illustrator(s): Dewar, Bob. Num Pages: 164 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 2AB; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 13. Weight in Grams: 160.
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910021576
ISBN
9781910021576
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.67

Paperback. Do you ever search in vain for exactly the right word? While the English may not have a word for it, the good news is that the Greeks, the Norwegians, the Dutch or possibly the Inuits probably do. This is a smorgasbord of words from around the world that can come to the rescue when the English language fails. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Corgi
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552172431
ISBN
9780552172431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 9.81

Hardcover. You know your one Nikita? You've seen her around town: always within 100 metres of Penneys (where she likes to spend her 'eurdos'), her hair done up in a 'hun bun', sporting her 'masso' runners and her eyebrows on fleek. In How to be Massive Nikita shares her illustrated guide to being massive. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; WHL; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 202 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publisher
Gill Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
9780717172702
ISBN
9780717172702
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 96 x 97 x 11. Weight in Grams: 66.
Publisher
Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855682573
ISBN
9781855682573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.61

Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages, 25 mono illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWS; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 180 x 15. Weight in Grams: 130.
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910551653
ISBN
9781910551653
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.24

Paperback. Editor(s): Hawthorne, Brendan. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 179 x 11. Weight in Grams: 132.
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902674513
ISBN
9781902674513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.24

Paperback. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 384. A Dictionary of Birmingham Words and Phrases. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WHL. Dimension: 209 x 148 x 12. Weight: 370.
Publisher
Brewin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781858582276
ISBN
9781858582276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.39

Paperback. Like the Scots language, the Scottish weather is rich in variety, full of lights and shades, drama, romance and beauty. This title helps to find out the meanings of smirr, dreich, moor and other Scots words for rain, snow, wind, sun, the forecast, the seasons and weather lore. Series: Say it in Scots!. Num Pages: 128 pages, b & w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 2AB; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 110 x 15. Weight in Grams: 100.
Publisher
Black & White Pub Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845021948
ISBN
9781845021948
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.99
€ 6.76

Paperback. With a wealth of emojis on offer to convey your adoration, from kissy faces and hearts-for-eyes, to saucier combinations like the lock and key, there is no end to the ways you can declare your love, this book guides you through each stage of your relationship with phrases for every occasion. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: UD; VFVG; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 178 x 126. .
Publisher
Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785033414
ISBN
9781785033414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.43

Hardcover. Forget the boring stuff you learned in school. Here's the REAL skinny on Irish history. Num Pages: 256 pages, 256 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
O'Brien Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847170699
ISBN
9781847170699
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.92

Hardback. Celebrating the almost incomprehensible wit and wonder of Irish slang words. Incorporating everything from The Feckin' Book of Irish Slang and The 2nd Feckin' Book of Irish Slang, with more slang too! Feckin' brilliant Series: The Feckin' Collection. Num Pages: 160 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 204 x 22. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847178718
ISBN
9781847178718
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 180 x 10. Weight in Grams: 130.
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909914001
ISBN
9781909914001
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.23

Hardback. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: CBD; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 119 x 275 x 11. Weight in Grams: 122.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405930598
ISBN
9781405930598
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.70

Hardcover. This compact volume is a fresh and accessible guide to the best fun and excitement Ireland has to offer. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; 2AFR; JFC; WHL; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Gill Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780717170210
ISBN
9780717170210
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 7.40

Paperback. Series: Lern Yerself Scouse S. Num Pages: 84 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WHL; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 107 x 142 x 8. Weight in Grams: 64.
Publisher
Scouse Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
84
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1966
Condition
New
SKU
V9780901367013
ISBN
9780901367013
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.24

Paperback. .
Publisher
Abson Books London
Number of pages
45
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780902920941
ISBN
9780902920941
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.80

Paperback. Num Pages: 40 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; 2AB; CBD; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 124 x 149 x 4. Weight in Grams: 38. 40 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; 2AB; CBD; WHL. Dimension: 124 x 149 x 4. Weight: 40.
Publisher
Abson Books London
Number of pages
40
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780902920972
ISBN
9780902920972
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.81

Paperback. Editor(s): Todd, George. Series: A Frank Graham publication. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 103 x 3. Weight in Grams: 58. An Aid to Communication on Tyneside and Thereabouts. Series: A Frank Graham publication. 48 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Todd, George. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2AB; WHL. Dimension: 208 x 103 x 3. Weight: 58.
Publisher
Butler Publishing
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780946928095
ISBN
9780946928095
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.90

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