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Paperback. A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, the author provides advice about the linguistic blunders that lie in wait for us, from danglers and four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: CBG; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 195 x 17. Weight in Grams: 202.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780141194318
ISBN
9780141194318
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 9.71

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. Families up and down the UK have their own special vocabularies. Whether it's a slip of the tongue that becomes a permanent part of the family vernacular or a word invented when all others fail, this title presents a collection of more than hundred words from English speakers around the world. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 216.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Virgin Books
Condition
New
SKU
9780753518199
ISBN
9780753518199
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 6.23

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

Hardback. Brand names, funny signs and other murders of English as she is spoke. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 200 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398. 192 pages. Superpiss used to be a brand of windscreen washer fluid in Finland but they've changed the name for some reason. Bra milk has gone the same way. Luckily, there is an Italian detergent called BumBum, a Ghanaian pepper sauce called Shitto, Jamaicans can buy Mannish Water Ram Goat Soup, those horrible Danish salt-liquorice pastilles are Spunk brand. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WHL. Dimension: 137 x 200 x 17. Weight: 398.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780339016
ISBN
9781780339016
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.94

paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages, 4,000 entries. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ADF; CBDX; WHL; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 113 x 15. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9780781809207
ISBN
9780781809207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.01

Paperback. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AFR; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 111 x 12. Weight in Grams: 122.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
New Island Books
Edition
2nd New edition
Condition
New
SKU
9781848405202
ISBN
9781848405202
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.28

Paperback. More Overheard in Dublin: another 500 quotes from the ever popular website.. Num Pages: 144 pages, 30 cartoons. BIC Classification: WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 111 x 12. Weight in Grams: 122. 156pp
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Gill & MacMillan, Limited
Condition
New
SKU
9780717145416
ISBN
9780717145416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.59

Paperback. Num Pages: 148 pages, 3,800 entries. BIC Classification: 2ADF; CJA; WHL; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 9. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
SKU
V9780781809153
ISBN
9780781809153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.69

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909914605
ISBN
9781909914605
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.43

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

Hardcover. Taking a humorous, nostalgic approach, Ronan Moore provides witty guide to all things distinctly Irish from weddings to wakes and everything in between that will leave you laughing all the way to the bog. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFC; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 176 x 27. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Gill & MacMillan, Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780717168200
ISBN
9780717168200
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.92

Paperback. A hilarious, outrageous Belfast parody of E.L. James's bestselling novel 50 Shades of Grey. Series: Maggie Muff Trilogy. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: FA; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 113 x 10. Weight in Grams: 92.
Publisher
Blackstaff Press Belfast
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
9780856409059
ISBN
9780856409059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.99
€ 7.78

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. .
Publisher
Abson Books London
Number of pages
36
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780902920811
ISBN
9780902920811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781423642336
ISBN
9781423642336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.85

Paperback. Updated fourth edition of the hugely popular Dictionary of Bristle published in 2013 to celebrate the book's 10th anniversary. Editor(s): Jones, Richard. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 118 x 161 x 12. Weight in Grams: 96.
Publisher
Tangent Books
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
4th Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906477851
ISBN
9781906477851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 89 x 10. Weight in Grams: 68. 128 pages, line drawings. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; WHL. Dimension: 145 x 89 x 10. Weight: 64.
Publisher
Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781855682702
ISBN
9781855682702
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 5.60

Paperback. .
Publisher
Bradwell Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902674346
ISBN
9781902674346
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.41

Paperback. Rap music is famous for its double entendres and clever turns of phrase, until now no one has collected rap lyrics into an organised compendium. Enter UNDERSTAND RAP, a funny reference book based on a website of the same name, which explains the confusing terms and lyrics used in rap songs in a language even the most un-hip person can understand Num Pages: 192 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 191 x 15. Weight in Grams: 238. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Abrams
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KI20003231
ISBN
9780810989214
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

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

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

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Snake River Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1981
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906022150
ISBN
9781906022150
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.47

Paperback. Families up and down the UK have their own special vocabularies. Whether it's a slip of the tongue that becomes a permanent part of the family vernacular or a word invented when all others fail, this title presents a collection of more than hundred words from English speakers around the world. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 216. Some light shelf wear else as new.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KTG0007675
ISBN
9780753518199
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 15.99
€ 6.23

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