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American English Compendium: A Portable Guide to the Idiosyncrasies, Subtleties, Technical Lingo, and Nooks and Crannies of American English
Contributor(s): Rubinstein, Marv (Author)

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ISBN: 144223282X     ISBN-13: 9781442232822
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
OUR PRICE: $37.80  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary
- Reference | Dictionaries
Dewey: 423.1
LCCN: 2014011547
Physical Information: 1.11" H x 6.05" W x 9.24" L (1.65 lbs) 542 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index
Review Citations: Library Journal 09/01/2014 pg. 139
Choice 02/01/2015 pg. 948
 
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Publisher Description:
The American English Compendium is a fun way to explore the nuances of the English language-learn that a group of lions is called a pride; a group of whales, a pod; and a group of owls, a parliament. Distinguish between a quack and a shyster. Learn that "tabling a motion" in a U.S. court has an opposite meaning from the same term in England. This book picks up where other language dictionaries leave off: it includes common proverbs, a sampling of American English versus British English, popular American expressions and slang, acronyms, and varied information on everything from wildlife to currency. In this new edition, the staples have been updated and fresh chapters have been added, with information on pronunciation, oddball English words, and even some of the new Internet terminology, including Twitterspeak.
 
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