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  • Scouse Press How to Talk Proper in Liverpool Lern Yerself

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    £999.99

  • How to Speak Emoji Love

    Ebury Publishing How to Speak Emoji Love

    Book SynopsisThe days of wooing your love with embarrassing poetry or rambling love letters are over. Here begins the new dawn in the evolution the language of love: emoji. With a wealth of emojis on offer to convey your adoration, from kissy faces and hearts-for-eyes, to saucier combinations like the lock and key, there is no end to the ways you can declare your love. And this book will guide you through each stage of your relationship with phrases for every occasion. Step back Shakespeare: wherefore are thou, aubergine?Sections include: pick-up lines, what not to say on a first date, how to say ‘I love you’, living together, the proposal, breaking up, love songs and romantic films (sure you can translate ‘Ghost’, but how would you do ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’?). A perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, you’ll never just send a boring row of hearts again.

    £6.99

  • The Cockney Rhyming Slang Dictionary

    Ebury Publishing The Cockney Rhyming Slang Dictionary

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe classic pocket guide to the language of London. This wonderful little guide to cockney rhyming slang contains over 1,700 old and new rhymes translated from Cockney to English and English to Cockney, including:Custard and jelly - tellyHot cross bun - nunLemon tart - smartRock ’n’ roll - doleSticky toffee - coffee...and many more. Master the art of the Cockney rhyme and discover the Cockney origins of common British phrases.

    7 in stock

    £7.44

  • Butler Publishing LARN YERSEL GEORDIE

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    £999.99

  • Lancashire Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Lancashire Dialect: A Selection of Words and

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    £999.99

  • Black Country Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Black Country Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £6.23

  • Norfolk Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Norfolk Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £6.23

  • TommyInnit Says...The Quote Book: THE SUNDAY

    Quercus Publishing TommyInnit Says...The Quote Book: THE SUNDAY

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud 'best of' selection of TommyInnit's most weird and wonderful quotes - plus much more - carefully selected to BLOW YOUR MIND by him and best friend Wilbur Soot.'Nah, I think I'd be a pretty bad shark''What if God was just legs?' 'We're really just chilling, fellas'Born sometime in the early 2000s, TommyInnit's first job was a YouTuber. No, really, we're not joking, the very first job he had was a YouTuber. For the last three years, he's been mouthing off on the internet to anyone who will listen. So far, that's over 40 million followers. Will there ever be an end to TommyInnit's rampant flurry of success? Probably.And Wilbur Soot has been right by his side. Wilbur first started his career as a young man staring at the wall until he also became a YouTuber. He also discovered a little activity some may call 'singing'.In The Quote Book, TommyInnit covers a wealth of topics from cars-that-grow-teeth to slime people, and from things that be crazy to octopi. Curated and edited by Wilbur Soot, TommyInnit is about to change your life one word at a time. Unless, dear reader, you read two words at a time, like he does.Featuring: A day in the life Inside TommyInnit's brain What TommyInnit would do if he was God Life advice from Wilbur Love poetry and history lessons, TommyInnit style Wilbur's attempts to reason with TommyInnit

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • The Little Book of Foreign Swear Words

    Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Foreign Swear Words

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisEver been lost for words abroad?When you want to get your point across abroad there's only one way to do it: by swearing your ar*e off! Impress the world with a stream of multi-lingual profanity from this nifty pocket book.

    4 in stock

    £6.99

  • Devon Dialect: A Selection of Words and Anecdotes

    4 in stock

    £6.23

  • Yorkshire Passport: Blue Edition

    Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd Yorkshire Passport: Blue Edition

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £6.23

  • Nottinghamshire Dialect

    Bradwell Books Nottinghamshire Dialect

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £6.23

  • Cornish Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Cornish Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £6.23

  • A Dictionary of Bristle

    Tangent Books A Dictionary of Bristle

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £7.47

  • How to Give Zero F*cks

    Ebury Publishing How to Give Zero F*cks

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLife is much too short to give any real amount of f*cks. Who is this book for?People who give too many f*cks to things they shouldn’t give a f*ck about. You have a finite amount of f*cks, spend them wisely.This book contains the word f*ck over 44 thousand times, which is a world record**Probably, I don’t give a f*ck if that’s true or not and I couldn’t be f*cked to count them.

    1 in stock

    £12.34

  • Boulevard Wren and Other Stories

    Gill Boulevard Wren and Other Stories

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisBoulevard Wren and Other Stories is the stunning follow-up to the bestselling Gospel According to Blindboy, and a warped mirror held up to the Irish psyche.Provocative and unsettling, the stories rove through the centuries, from the barren fields of Famine-struck Meath to the chaotic landscape of the near future, where social media has colonised the deepest recesses of the human subconscious. This is a world populated by characters lost and at odds with the demands of contemporary life, for whom the line separating redemption and madness has grown impossibly fine.Razor-sharp social commentary, it is an era-defining work from one of Ireland's most anarchic satirists.Praise for The Gospel According to Blindboy:Mad, wild, hysterical.' Kevin Barry, author of Night Boat to TangierThere is genius in this book, warped genius. Like you'd expect from a man who for his day job wears a plastic bag on his head but something beyond that too. Oddly in keeping with the tradition of great Irish writers.' Russell BrandOne of Ireland's finest and most intelligent comic minds delivers stories so blisteringly funny and sharp your fingers might bleed. In language so delicious you can taste it, we're shown holy and unholy Ireland: a land of lock-ins, nettle stings, stone-mad Cork birds, gas cunts and Guiney's jeans. No one is safe we all have the unmerciful piss ripped out of us and there's no escape from the emotional gut punches, expertly dealt.' Tara FlynnIf you've ever witnessed a Rubberbandits video you'll be anxious (there's no other word for it) to read this collection of short stories from one of the originators. I hesitate to use the word author as the experience is as close to reading a traditional short story as being burnt by a blow torch. Essential, funny and disturbing.' Danny BoyleDemented, dishevelled and deeply surreal Blindboy Boatclub's book will shock and delight.' Irish independentIt's not for the faint-hearted.' Joe.ieYou won't be disappointed. It will take you to places unexpected.' Ryan TubridyBusiness Post Book of the Year

    2 in stock

    £11.88

  • All Preachers Great and Small

    Poppyland Publishing All Preachers Great and Small

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £8.96

  • Viz Annual 2025 The Guards Parcel

    Diamond Viz Annual 2025 The Guards Parcel

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £12.59

  • A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

    Chronicle Books A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of our modern day.Originally published in 1785, the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to London''s slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary.• Learn the origin of phrases like "birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time.• Handy pocket-sized edition allows you to whip out vintage curse words whenever needed.• An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and highbrow witDiscover long lost antique slang and curse words and learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation.A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening contemporary conversation with historical phrases; it includes a topical list of words for money, drunkenness, the amorous congress, male and female naughty bits, and so on.• A funny gift for wordplay, language, swearing, and insult fans, as well as fans of British humor and culture• Perfect for those who loved How to Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King''s English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases by Christopher J. Moore; Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang by Jonathan Bernstein; and The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm by James Napoli

    2 in stock

    £10.44

  • Gill Irishology

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIrishology is the ultimate warm, witty, and irreverent guide to all things Irish. Who else but the Irish can perform minor miracles with a prayer to St Anthony? Or truly appreciate the medicinal purposes of flat 7Up? Not to mention the front room, chipper chips, and the `bad pint.'' From things you''ll only hear and taste in Ireland to tips for surviving any social situation (an Irish wedding anyone?!).

    1 in stock

    £11.39

  • Urban Dictionary

    Andrews McMeel Publishing Urban Dictionary

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn 1999, Aaron Peckham established UrbanDictionary.com, inviting users to define their world by compiling the most epic collection of slang ever. Since then, the site has skyrocketed in popularity, amassing thousands of definitions and educating millions. Users submit about 2,300 new entries every day! In this totally and awesomely revised edition of the best-selling original, readers will find defs--mostly new, some updated, and all fularious--for the most current word creations.

    2 in stock

    £10.79

  • The Little Book of Slang, Sayings, Jargon &

    Brewin Books The Little Book of Slang, Sayings, Jargon &

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe definition of slang according to the Oxford Dictionary is'a type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal are more common in speech than in writing and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people'. Thus, the choice of a phrase, or the use of 'jargon', a saying, or abbreviation, can accurately reflect our links to a specific place, employment or situations that impact upon us in our everyday lives. In the UK alone it is estimated that there are at least fifty-six regional interpretations of how we use English to convey our feelings and to communicate with one another. This little book contains some 2,000 such phrases, sayings and abbreviations drawn together, in the main,from the experiences of one family. It manifestly displays what a diverse world we now live in as families transcend different cultures and countries. It is not an academic study, rather it is designed to promote memories, to enable reflection on previous life experiences and, above all else, to simply have some fun whilst reading it. Preserving our past whilst understanding the present helps us to create history for the future as new generations go on to create their own versions of 'slang' applicable to that period. 'Ta-Ra-A-Bit'.

    4 in stock

    £10.21

  • Dents Modern Tribes

    John Murray Press Dents Modern Tribes

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisDid you know that . . . a soldier''s biggest social blunder is called jack brew - making yourself a cuppa without making one for anyone else? That twitchers have an expression for a bird that can''t be identified - LBJ (the letters stand for Little Brown Job)? Or that builders call plastering the ceiling doing Lionel Richie''s dancefloor? Susie Dent does.Ever wondered why football managers all speak the same way, what a cabbie calls the Houses of Parliament, or how ticket inspectors discreetly request back-up? We are surrounded by hundreds of tribes, each speaking their own distinct slanguage of colourful words, jokes and phrases, honed through years of conversations on the battlefield, in A&E, backstage, or at ten-thousand feet in the air. Susie Dent has spent years interviewing hundreds of professionals, hobbyists and enthusiasts, and the result is an idiosyncratic phrasebook like no other. From the Freemason''s handshake tTrade ReviewA fabulous read for anyone who loves words, and wants to learn some more. Funny, fact-filled and delightful -- Jonathan RossWonderfully clever and funny . . . a national treasury from a national treasure -- Richard OsmanA fascinating, joyful look at the tribes all around us, from twitchers to taxi-drivers. A must -- Matt HaigI thought only criminals had their own words for everything. Dent's Modern Tribes shows me quite how wrong I was -- Lynne TrussSparkles with gentle wit, fascinating illustration, and linguistic insight -- David CrystalA brilliant, funny, wise, and illuminating canter through the languages of modern tribes -- Richard MadeleySusie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words -- Pam AyresThe keys to the mysterious Kingdom of Jargon -- Adam BuxtonThis phrasebook is like no other and will help anyone talk the talk - whatever that might be * The Sun *Thoroughly entertaining and illuminating * Independent *Fascinating study of expressions . . . Dent is something of a modern-day Professor Henry Higgins * The Lady *A work of considerable interest and charm, dishing up verbal pleasures and surprises on virtually every page * Sentence First blog *

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • 101 Reasons Why Cork is Better than Dublin

    The Mercier Press Ltd 101 Reasons Why Cork is Better than Dublin

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt’s time for a new take on the Cork vs Dublin rivalry. Cork is more kefir cocktails than Tanora these days; Dublin reckons it’s like Berlin because it has two intersecting tram lines. This book takes a 21st century look at the two places, asking who’s got the better statues, food, airport, characters, pubs, views and more, answering Cork every time. The second city gets a bit of a roasting too though. Because if there’s one thing worse than a Dub, it’s a Cork person who reckons he lives in paradise, boy.

    3 in stock

    £6.64

  • Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas: Popular

    Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas: Popular

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisHow on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? What do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? ... And who is the face that launched a thousand ships? Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas provides us with the meanings of these well-worn and much-loved phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used. For example, did you know that 'the rule of thumb' refers to the use of the thumb to make measurements, as the first joint of the average adult thumb measures one inch?Absorbing, diverting and fascinating - as far as gift books go, Spilling the Beans really is the bee's knees!Trade ReviewIf you'd like to know the origins of some of our most baffling phrases, take a look at this * Daily Express *Provides a wealth of fascinating facts about the meaning and origin of phrases we use every day... With every page guaranteed to entertain and inform, this really is the bee's knees when it comes to the perfect gift! * Lancashire Evening Post *Reveals the origins and meanings of some of the most popular and obscure sayings we use today * Daily Mirror *

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Lost in Translation: Misadventures in English

    Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Lost in Translation: Misadventures in English

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpoken by over 700 million jabbering individuals, the English language has travelled to all corners of the globe – unfortunately, some of it has got a bit muddled along the way ...Lost in Translation: Misadventures in English Abroad affectionately demonstrates the very best – and worst – instances of genuine grammar-gargling from around the world, discovered by the author and his intrepid team of researchers. It includes everything from hilarious hotel signs to baffling advertisements, such as the German beauty product offering a 'cream shower for pretentious skin', the notice at a French swiming pool which proclaimed that 'swimming is forbidden in the absence of the saviour', or the warning sign at a Czech zoo which instructed visitors: 'No smoothen the lion'.Trade ReviewVery funny [and] beautifully illustrated * The Spectator *A wonderful collection of recent outrageous howlers from all over the world * Irish Independent *

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Little Book of Oasis Insults

    Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Oasis Insults

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    Book SynopsisA no-holds-barred journey into the wit, comebacks, and glorious profanity of one of Britain's most outspoken bands.

    Out of stock

    £8.99

  • Viz 45th Anniversary. Rogers Profanisaurus

    Diamond Publishing Group Ltd Viz 45th Anniversary. Rogers Profanisaurus

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis Roger’s Profanisaurus has long been one of the most popular sections in Viz Comic. And now, as the magazine celebrates its 45th year disgracing the shelves of shops in Britain and around the world, we’re pushing out our beefiest ever volume of foulage - Roger’s Profanisaurus: Turtleshead Revisited. Each issue of Britain’s funniest* magazine sees readers suggesting more hilarious definitions to add to our potty-mouthed dictionary of rude words, filthy phrases and appalling euphemisms. And now we’ve brought the whole thing together in this tastefully designed 700-page cistern-smasher of a book - Roger’s Profanisaurus: Turtleshead Revisited. (*publisher’s estimate) Containing more words than the whole of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (no, really), Roger’s Profanisaurus : Turtleshead Revisited is a filthy romp through the filthiest (and funniest) sewers of the English language, with each eye-popping definition exhaustively

    2 in stock

    £21.21

  • Chronicle Books How to Swear Around the World

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis essential phrasebook collects the most colorful, explicit, and outrageous ways to tell people off in every part of the world. Featuring dozens of different languages, the sayings range from everyday swears to family curses to expressions for X-rated relations with animals. Phonetic pronunciation is provided so that readers can curse like a native, and handy illustrations provide visual guides to these foreign exclamations. Perfect for the international traveler who may need to wish an enemy a painful death, insult a person''s grandmother, or accuse someone''s mother of having intimate relations with bears in the forest.

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Kings English

    Penguin Books Ltd The Kings English

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn indispensable companion for readers, writers, and even casual users of the language, the Penguin Modern Classics edition of Kingsley Amis''s The King''s English features a new introduction by Martin Amis.The King''s English is Kingsley Amis''s authoritative and witty guide to the use and abuse of the English language. A scourge of illiteracy and a thorn in the side of pretension, Amis provides indispensable advice about the linguistic blunders that lie in wait for us, from danglers and four-letter words to jargon and even Welsh rarebit. If you have ever wondered whether it''s acceptable to start a sentence with ''and'', to boldly split an infinitive, or to cross your sevens in the French style, Amis has the answer - or a trenchant opinion. By turns reflective, acerbic and provocative, The King''s English is for anyone who cares about how the English language is used.Kingsley Amis (1922-1995), born in London, wrote poetry, criticism, and short Trade ReviewA terrific book ... learned, robust, aggressive, extremely funny -- Sebastian Faulks

    2 in stock

    £9.49

  • On the Tip of My Tongue

    Quarto Publishing PLC On the Tip of My Tongue

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisOn the Tip of My Tongue is a witty and chatty curated list of words for everyday life encounters.Trade Reviewyou’ll do well to improve on this sparkling and idiosyncratic meditation on words and their meanings, from an actor-turned-writer… -- Marcus Berkmann * Daily Mail *Books of the Year 2022 * The Spectator *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to tool up before we get started How to speak like a thespian decline politely, or impolitely throw shade (and keep your dignity intact) say it with flowers talk about gender colour your emotions identify emotional overload dodge offence (while speaking your mind) describe all your corporeal bits and juices talk euphemistically about the bathroom follow Mrs Higgins’s advice and talk about the weather have fun with collective nouns speak like a movie star wax rhapsodic be brave describe what you do (and how you are remunerated) talk about money (if you must) describe just how far you would like to go, how much you want and when sashay with sartorial elegance navigate the many metaphors of sex describe each chapter of a love affair be naughty but nice speak like a personal trainer verbivore allow the culinary to feed our discourse let the music in successfully close your lexical bin A Final Word Thanks Index

    3 in stock

    £11.69

  • 101 Things to Do With a Banana

    HarperCollins Publishers 101 Things to Do With a Banana

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA bunch of truly ap-peeling things to do with this fruit basket staple.If you've ever had a surplus of bananas and way too much time on your hands, you'll know that this playful yellow hero is much more versatile than anyone gives him credit for.This book offers you it all, from practical tips on how to use bananas to fertilise your plants or soothe bug bites, to essential instructions on how to create banana actors for your miniature theatre, fashion an unsuccessful boomerang or make some very, very light hand weights.101 Things to Do With a Banana is a book to truly go bananas for.

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Creative Cursing

    Running Press,U.S. Creative Cursing

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA curse word generator that creates x-rated, humorous, and socially unacceptable curse words for any and every situation. Face it, sometimes a standard curse word or expletive just won''t do. Whether you''re annoyed with your neighbor, agitated with your boss, or tired of your lazy roommate, this unique two-flap flipbook of totally uncensored and socially unacceptable phrases will provide endless possibilities for creative and colorful vocabulary. Unleash the immaturity and skewed sense of humor within and never be left searching for a clever comeback again.

    2 in stock

    £11.39

  • Irish Mammy in Your Pocket

    O'Brien Press Ltd Irish Mammy in Your Pocket

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWorldrenowned for her unique look at life there is no-one quite like the Irish Mammy. From the weather to your choice of clothing the quintessential Irish Mam has something to say on every subject. This handy collection of Mammyisms will ensure you are never without an Irish Mammy's words of wisdom.

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Craic Baby: Dispatches from a Rising Language

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Craic Baby: Dispatches from a Rising Language

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling Motherfoclóir, Non-fiction Irish Book of the Year. A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR. What do we talk about when we talk about Irish? When we talk about saving or supporting a language do we mean the musical combination of syllables, or something more profound? How do new words enter a language, and what is the relationship between that strange dialect called Hiberno-English and its parent language? Craic Baby picks up exactly where Motherfoclóir left off and explores the very new and very old parts of the Irish language from a personal perspective. While Motherfoclóir was steeped in memory and a father-son relationship, Craic Baby hinges on the beginnings of a father-daughter relationship, and how watching a child learn to communicate changes how you think about language. Craic Baby will share more Irish words and issues connected to the language, in the same style as Motherfoclóir, but treated with greater confidence and more depth.Trade ReviewDarach Ó Séaghdha's observations and reflections are intelligent and interesting * Irish Times *Ó Séaghdha wasn't keen on learning traditional Irish language when he was young. Inspired by his dad, he later made it his goal to help preserve it * The Big Issue *A wonderful blend of rudeness and erudition * TLS Books of the Year *I'd stray away from my beloved fiction for [Craic Baby] Darach O'Seaghdha's follow up to the brilliant Motherfoclóir * Irish Times Books of the Year *Darach Ó Séaghdha has a gift for bringing Irish to life, through humour and through fascinating stories of why it is the way it is * Irish Daily Mirror *In Craic Baby, Ó Séaghdha wants to address fundamental points about language in Ireland on a longish agenda. And he does it brilliantly * Irish Examiner *

    1 in stock

    £9.25

  • Irishisms

    Gill Irishisms

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhile officially Ireland has two languages, in truth is it is probably closer to three: English, Irish, and Irish-English (Hiberno-English). And it is this third language, Irish-English, that most Irish now speak. This book examines many of the words and phrases that color this unique language.

    2 in stock

    £11.39

  • How to Talk Like a Local

    Cornerstone How to Talk Like a Local

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom dardledumdue, which means daydreamer in East Anglia, through forkin robbins, the Yorkshire term for earwigs, to clemt, a Lancashire word that means hungry, this title investigates an astonishingly rich variety of regional expressions, and provides insight into the history of the English language.Trade ReviewIt's an interesting and, at times, hilarious read. One for word-lovers * The Sun *A scattershot guide to regional British vocabulary, from "gutties" to "woollyback" and beyond * Big Issue Scotland *An amenable, approachable but intelligent look at regional idiom and slang * thebookbag.co.uk *

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Book of Feckin' Irish Sayings For When You Go

    O'Brien Press Ltd The Book of Feckin' Irish Sayings For When You Go

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.99

  • A Hundred Words for Grand: The Little Book of

    O'Brien Press Ltd A Hundred Words for Grand: The Little Book of

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisC?mere to me ? Want to know how to win friends and influence people, Irish style? Here is a collection of words and phrases that showcase our famed gift of the gab, from fond greetings and terms of endearment to slaps on the back and typically understated compliments. For chancers and legends, mad yokes and fine things. Sure lookit, why not give it a lash!

    1 in stock

    £7.99

  • Jumping sharks and dropping mics: Modern idioms

    Collective Ink Jumping sharks and dropping mics: Modern idioms

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGareth Carrol presents a collection of "modern idioms", which have become a part of our vocabulary in the past 50 years or so. In most cases, idioms such as "raining cats and dogs", that colour our everyday communication, are deeply rooted in culture and history. However, just like words, new idioms emerge in language, and many have entered our vocabulary through, TV, movies and the internet. These modern idioms can be dated very precisely. Jumping Sharks and Dropping Mics finds the origins of these idioms, and charts their development.

    1 in stock

    £11.39

  • Damp Squids and Card Sharks: A Compendium of

    Quadrille Publishing Ltd Damp Squids and Card Sharks: A Compendium of

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe English language can be very confusing. But it’s not rocket surgery. Damp Squids and Card Sharks is a fascinating suppository of false facts and common errors, a minefield of information. Have we wetted your appetite? Peaked your interest? Are you waiting with baited breath? Or could you care less? Pull your socks together! For all intensive purposes, this is the book for you. This cute, funny book features gorgeous illustrations alongside the 50 amusing malapropisms, mixed metaphors and mondegreens. In one foul swoop you'll learn why so many people get muddled by the same phrases!

    1 in stock

    £12.60

  • Stuff Irish People Love: The Definitive Guide to

    O'Brien Press Ltd Stuff Irish People Love: The Definitive Guide to

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisDo you love the taste of Red Lemonade, change into your swimming togs under a towel on the beach or find yourself admiring 'the grand stretch in the evenings'? Then this book, jammed with hilarious reflections on what it is to be Irish, will have you nodding in agreement with every turn of the page. Contains approximately 100 things that Irish people like, such as; Waving hello to complete strangers on country roads. Using the 'cupla focal' to stress our Irishness when on holidays. Going for a few pints after mass. Claiming a relative who fought in the Easter Rising. Explaining hurling to foreigners. Nicknaming statues, for example 'The Floozie in the Jacuzzi'. Trade Review'funny' -- Books Ireland'hilarious ... make[s] you proud to be Irish, even if it does make us look a little bit mental ... the perfect present to send to your loved ones abroad' -- starplus.ie'a tongue-in-cheek compendium of uniquely Irish habits ... As book covers go, this one is even heavenly or hellish, depending on your point of view ... it could be the most controversial cover to hit the shelves for some time .... the humour is in the glo -- Irish Independent Review'highlights just how much we do together as a nation ... Stuff Irish People Love will make you realise ... you’re not alone in weird and wonderful everyday habits' -- The Irish Sun'Murphy and O’Dea’s patriotic endeavours to explain to the rest of the world what makes the Irish so special ... a definitive guide to the unique passions of the Paddy' -- Irish Examiner'witty' -- Irish Times

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Proper Brummie: A Dictionary of Birmingham Words

    1 in stock

    £12.85

  • Kent Dialect: A Selection of Words and Anecdotes

    Bradwell Books Kent Dialect: A Selection of Words and Anecdotes

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £5.62

  • Welsh English Dialect

    Bradwell Books Welsh English Dialect

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Pit Talk

    Bradwell Books Pit Talk

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Sussex Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Sussex Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • The Little Book of Ick

    Orion Publishing Co The Little Book of Ick

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis· When they mistime a beat drop in the car· When their toenail scrape you in bed· When they sit at a bar stool and their feet hang awkwardly· When they run out of what they want to order in a restaurant and they say, 'I was really looking forward to that' ...You've been dating someone for a while and you notice something about them that turns your stomach. That's the 'ick' - it might be something weird or unremarkable, it might even be something you do yourself. Whatever it is, once you've got the ick there's no going back from it and, for better or worse, it's onto the next swipe.The Little Book of Ick is a celebration of the dating phenomenon that plagues millions. Split into chapters that chart all the stages of finding love, this book is a collection of 500 hilarious icks: some you'll have already encountered, all ready for you to use when

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    £10.44

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