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THE LAST WORD
TALES FROM THE TIP OF THE MOTHER TONGUE |
| By: |
Ben Macintyre |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£16.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1408804352 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781408804353 |
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| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2010 |
| Pages: |
320 |
| Description: |
Enables you to learn the advantages of having your own signature word. This title shows why the lifts in the House of Commons have posh accents. It also lets you discover the discreet art of the loophemism. |
| Synopsis: |
Do you know your geek-speak from your geek-chic? Ever wanted to put Humpty Dumpty together again? Can you distinguish Spanglish from Chinglish? We adapt words from other languages, from slang, from developments in science, literature and art. Learn the advantages of having your own signature word; why the lifts in the House of Commons have posh accents; and, discover the discreet art of the loophemism. Witty and utterly delightful, "The Last Word" will tease, tickle and tantalise those who enjoy all things lexical. |
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| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Returns: |
Returnable |