Man Dog Euphemisms Examples by Rees Nigel (29 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Come and match wits once more with the members of Canville Elementary School's Mystery Club as they try to stump one another with a series of new exciting mysteries.How did Hidegarde and Chastity fix it so that no one would pick Chastity's name from a sealed Valentine Box before it was Hidegarde's turn? What did the daughter of one of the judges in the historical value contest whisper to her father to convince him the rock drawing shouldn't win a prize? How did Derrick and Jane know for sure that the illustrious Dr. Maetelbaum was a robot the government was looking for? Where in the lighthouse did Captain Hank hide the list of secret agent names?How do you rate as a sleuth? you can find out by checking your answers against the solutions provided at the end of the book.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Harper Collins, reprint 2008. Softcover (13 x 20 cm), ix, 417 pages. ISBN: 9780007214549. Very Good condition. "From the politically correct to the highly incorrect, 'A Man About A Dog' goes in ruthless pursuit of the coy, the prudish, and the blatant reshaping of the truth. So, whether you wish to 'discuss Ugandan affairs' with someone, or have issues with your 'ambient replenishment assistant' when you go shopping or need to work on your 'terminological inexactitude' when you ring in sick to work, this wonderful book will guide, illuminate and entertain along the way." Weight: 295g.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Near fine. First edition-first printing. Near fine condition.Collins,2006.First edition-first printing(7 6 5 4 3 2 1).Black hardback(black lettering to the spine) with Dj(very small tear on the edge of the Dj cover,a couple of small nicks,crease and scratch on the Dj cover),both in near fine condition.Nice and clean pages as new with a ink mark and nick on the outer edges,small creases and nick on the edges of the pages.Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the back of the Dj cover.422pp including Abbreviations and sources.First edition. This is another paragraph Product Description: Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.'(Quentin Crisp). In his latest book, Nigel Rees, one of Britain's foremost commentators on English, has collected and explained 2467 examples of verbal perfume. Fascinating, lively and endless fun, A Man About A Dog is a must for anyone captivated by language and our ability to abuse it. Nigel Rees is one of the best-known language writers and presenters in the UK. His 'Quote, Unquote' radio programme has been running for nearly thirty years and he is a frequent occupier of Dictionary Corner on Countdown.…

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.'(Quentin Crisp). In his latest book, Nigel Rees, one of Britain's foremost commentators on English, has collected and explained 2467 examples of verbal perfume.Fascinating, lively and endless fun, 'A Man About A Dog' is a must for anyone captivated by language and our ability to abuse it. Examples include:- 'Discussing Ugandan affairs'- 'Ambulance chaser'- 'Hygienically challenged'Nigel Rees is one of the best-known language writers and presenters in the UK. His 'Quote.Unquote' radio programme has been running for nearly thirty years.…

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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.