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Published by Free Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 0743274342ISBN 13: 9780743274340
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Published by Oxford University Press, 1990
ISBN 10: 0194370046ISBN 13: 9780194370042
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items (toys, dvds, etc). We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.
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Published by Cambridge University Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 0521001609ISBN 13: 9780521001601
Seller: Goodwill, Brooklyn Park, MN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Corners are bent. Cover has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CDs, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
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Published by Cambridge University Press, 1993
ISBN 10: 0521407222ISBN 13: 9780521407229
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.55.
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Published by Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom, Cambridge, 2008
ISBN 10: 0521703743ISBN 13: 9780521703741
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Does a word mean what it says? Sometimes - but not always. Everyone thinks that meaning is contained within words - like sardines in a tin, or milk in a bottle. After all, words are nice stable things that you can look up in a dictionary aren't they? But dictionaries only take us so far. If you eavesdropped on a teenage conversation, rushing to a dictionary - with its definitions frozen in time - wouldn't help much. Who's using a word and to whom, in what context, for what purpose - all these influence the meaning of the language we use. The word's origins and history (its 'genetics') also help. Try teaching yourself another language from a phrasebook and you'll soon learn that you can be correct, in the formal sense, but still way behind the times in reality. In this book Wajnryb considers these and other questions to explore how and why our language works the way it does. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by Free Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0743275268ISBN 13: 9780743275262
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Published by Aurum., 2005
ISBN 10: 1845130928ISBN 13: 9781845130923
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by Lothian Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 0734406231ISBN 13: 9780734406231
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
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Published by Cambridge., 2008
ISBN 10: 0521878853ISBN 13: 9780521878852
Seller: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Used - Like New. 2008. Hardcover. Fine.
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Published by Lothian Books, 2005
ISBN 10: 0734407947ISBN 13: 9780734407948
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
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Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
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Published by Free Press, 2005
Seller: Montreal Books, Westmount, QC, Canada
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Hard Cover with Jacket. Condition: Fine (Book Condition). Dust Jacket Condition: Fine (Jacket Condition). First Edition. As new. An excellent copy in fine condition but for remainder mark to bottom edge. Text clean and binding solid. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.]. Book.
Published by Free Press, 2005
Seller: RPBooks, Champlain, NY, U.S.A.
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Hard Cover with Jacket. Condition: Fine (Book Condition). Dust Jacket Condition: Fine (Jacket Condition). First Edition. As new. An excellent copy in fine condition but for remainder mark to bottom edge. Text clean and binding solid. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.]. Book.
Published by Allen & Unwin, 2002
ISBN 10: 186508512XISBN 13: 9781865085128
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Published by Free Press, New York, New York, U.S.A., 2005
ISBN 10: 0743274342ISBN 13: 9780743274340
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition (Number Line With The One Present). Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Peach Over White With Gilt Stamped Lettering On The Spine. Minor Wear With No Chips, Tears Or Writing.
Published by Abc Books For The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sydney, 2005
ISBN 10: 0733315461ISBN 13: 9780733315466
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 400gms weight; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 328 pages.
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viii+230pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper. A very good copy. First edition.
Published by Allen & Unwin, 2005
ISBN 10: 174114776XISBN 13: 9781741147766
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Wellington, New Zealand
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 230 pages. A meticulously researched, highly entertaining, id iosyncratic look at the how, why and what of bad language around the world.
Published by Syd. ABC Books., 2005
Seller: The Antique Bookshop & Curios (ANZAAB), Crows Nest, NSW, Australia
First Edition
Dec.wrapps. 328pp. Very good copy. 1st ed.
Hardback. 1. A meticulously researched, highly entertaining, idiosyncratic look at the how, why and what of bad language around the world. Have we always sworn like troopers? Does creative cursing stem from not being able to thump someone when they make us mad? And if verbal aggression is universal, what about languages like Japanese that supposedly have no offensive words? Language once reserved for the footy field (or the labour ward) has broken through the tradesman's entrance, much to the horror of a few refined individuals, but not apparently of anyone much else. Hell, fuck is everywhere, from our school yards to our boardrooms, from talkback radio to the silver screen. Just how did we become such a bunch of potty mouths, and what does our filthy language say about us? Join Ruth Wajnryb as she wades into such murky waters as: Is there a pecking order for swear words? And if so how many 'fucks' equal a _ _ _ t? (come on, even we're not going to put that word on the back of a book).Who are the fashionistas of foul language, and who are the gatekeepers?Why is that when boys say it, it's funny, and when girls do, it's crude?Blasphemy, cursing, cussin' and good old-fashioned swearing: is there really a difference?Is this as down and dirty as we get, or is there something new and worse lurking just around the corner? In her quest for answers, Ruth is perfectly happy to don her wellies and head for foreign shores. For instance, why is it that in some languages you can get away with intimating that someone and their camel are more than 'just good friends', while pouring scorn on their mother's morals guarantees you a seat on the next flight out? An entertaining and idiosyncratic look at the power of words to shock, offend, insult, amuse, exaggerate, let off steam, establish relationships and communicate deep-felt emotions, Language Most Foul is a must-read for anyone who loves language - or has ever stubbed their toe. 2004, First edition, first printing. A very good copy with minor edge wear of the boards and uniform tanning of the pages. The d/w is near fine with only a small hole on the fore edge of the front panel. 2.7 Centimeters X 13 Centimeters X 19.5 Centimeters.
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Published by Allen & Unwin, 2008
ISBN 10: 1741149932ISBN 13: 9781741149937
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 264 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.
Published by Cambridge University Press, 2004
ISBN 10: 0521407729ISBN 13: 9780521407724
Seller: Asano Bookshop, Nagoya, AICHI, Japan
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Condition: New. new.
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1993
ISBN 10: 0521403626ISBN 13: 9780521403627
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.61.
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