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Slang & dialect humour
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€ 10.31
€ 11.99
€ 10.31
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
€ 7.41
€ 7.41
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
€ 15.99
€ 6.23
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
€ 8.69
€ 8.69
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€ 13.48
€ 13.99
€ 13.48
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
€ 201.64
€ 201.64
Paperback. Most ladies know the definitions of 'low lights,' 'rouching,' and a 'tankini.' But do they know an 'Efron' when they see one? This book helps readers know just what to do and what to expect when faced with terms like: S**t Show; Denim rage; VPL; Silpada Party; GNO; Zuckerman; Batcave; Frumping; Martha; Trout Pout; Ohnoyoudidn't; and, George Glass. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Adams Media Corporation United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781440529849
- ISBN
- 9781440529849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.58
€ 15.99
€ 14.58
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Doherty, John G. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442211674
- ISBN
- 9781442211674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.37
€ 18.99
€ 17.37
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBD; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 331.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Republic of Texas Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556221750
- ISBN
- 9781556221750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.00
€ 15.00
Paperback. Num Pages: 181 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBNR; 1KBBNS; 2ABM; CFK; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 180 x 15. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780873515245
- ISBN
- 9780873515245
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.52
€ 33.52
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. 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.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Gill Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780717170210
- ISBN
- 9780717170210
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 7.60
€ 7.60
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
€ 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
€ 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€ 6.93
€ 6.99
€ 6.93
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Abson Books London
- Number of pages
- 36
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780902920811
- ISBN
- 9780902920811
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 5.95
€ 5.95
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€ 10.89
€ 11.99
€ 10.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GJ; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 110 x 9. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Ulysses Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781569755655
- ISBN
- 9781569755655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.47
€ 13.99
€ 13.47
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
€ 9.33
€ 9.33
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
€ 4.99
Hardcover. A collection of the most intriguing, amusing, and humorous native expressions used everyday around the Arab world Illustrator(s): MacMullen, Doriana. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 2CSR; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774166792
- ISBN
- 9789774166792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.36
€ 28.36