Slang and dialect humour Books

110 products


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

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

    15 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 *

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • How to Speak Emoji Love

    Ebury Publishing How to Speak Emoji Love

    15 in stock

    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.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Little Book of Foreign Swear Words

    Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Foreign Swear Words

    15 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.

    15 in stock

    £6.64

  • Irish Mammy in Your Pocket

    O'Brien Press Ltd Irish Mammy in Your Pocket

    3 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.

    3 in stock

    £8.21

  • 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

    2 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!

    2 in stock

    £7.99

  • Craic Baby: Dispatches from a Rising Language

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Craic Baby: Dispatches from a Rising Language

    5 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 *

    5 in stock

    £9.34

  • 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

  • Lost in Translation: Misadventures in English

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

    15 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 *

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Little Book of Bullshit: A Load of Lies too

    Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Bullshit: A Load of Lies too

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Golden Age of Bullshit.Welcome to the golden age of bullshit, a wiki-wild world knee deep in half-truths and alternative facts, spin and bias, influence and insincerity, little white lies and tall tales, falsehoods and propaganda, and all sorts of other baloney designed to disguise fact from fiction. We live in a post truth, fake news, world where nothing is quite as it seems and everything you read should be seen before believed. But isn't.From Brexit buses to Donald Trump, the University of Google to misleading advertising claims, and everything in-between, the bullshit keeps getting bigger and stronger and the lies are turning truer every day. It's time to call bullshit on bullshit!The Little Book of Bullshit is the ideal antidote everybody needs to fight the influx of excessive lying and cheating and defrauding that has come to define the 21st century, a tiny tome stuffed with delightfully witty snack-sized nuggets of facts and stats and quotes and boasts all related to the ever-expanding world of bullshit."The first rule of bullshit is that it must be believable." Nassim Nicholas Taleb"I'm almost finished..." All of us, at some point in our livesTable of ContentsAlternative Facts - Famous and historic lies in disguise and falsehoods that fooled the world! • The Unbelievable Truth - Stranger-than-fiction facts that are actually true! • Won't Get Fooled Again - The world's biggest bullshit artists, scoundrels, cheats, liars, phoneys and frauds exposed! • We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boast - Quotes and boasts too good to be true! • Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics - World-renowned statistics and irrelevant facts and figures that just don't add up! • Fake News - 'Post truth' stories and news reports that prove you shouldn't believe everything you read.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Wha Bohked in the Aspadeestra: More of the best

    Luath Press Ltd Wha Bohked in the Aspadeestra: More of the best

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisStrap on yir seatbelts for a brah an’ bumpy ride alang eviry twist an’ turn o’ the Dundonese dehelict.From the vehrus to the V&Eh, from matteramonial matters to shoppin’ – and never forgetting pehzn beans an’ pehzn peas – Wha Bohked in the Aspadeestra? is a delightful slice of the Tayside pie. Peppered with Bob Dewar’s quirky illustrations and salted with Norman Watson’s tongue-in-cheek translations, this wee gem of a book will resonate with Dundonians and their kin the world over.M’wah. E’ve got tae skoot!

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • 'Dinna Fash Yersel, Scotland!': Scottish

    Luath Press Ltd 'Dinna Fash Yersel, Scotland!': Scottish

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThese are tough times.Prices spiralling! Climate change! International tension! Pandemics! It’s not hard to find things to worry about.But Scottish grannies can be an oasis of calm. Their wit and wisdom, their compassion and knowhow, their measured good sense and withering reproaches are exactly what is required.Scottish grannies are reassuring. They are relevant. And they need to be heard.Trade ReviewAllan Morrison has a sharp eye and a silver tongue when it comes to observational humour.Scotland on Sunday on Allan MorrisonDivided into twelve sections covering everything from love, through health to international tensions, there really is something for every reader here. I read the book through in order but I think it would be even better dipped into at random. Humour aside, I think there’s an underlying pragmatism and appreciation of an older, often overlooked, generation that helps make' ‘Dinna Fash Yersel, Scotland!’ all the better.LINDA HILL, Linda’s Book Bag BlogThis braw wee book is full of wisdom to help us through these challenging times.FRANMCBOOKFACEI thought this was a great wee book and it brought back memories of my older relatives, many of whom are no longer with us. Some of the sayings made me nod in agreement and some made me smile. If you are looking for a gift for the Scot in your life, or for someone with Scottish roots, I’m sure they’d find this little book very witty and entertaining.JOANNE, The Portobello Book Blog

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Ye'll No Sell Your Hen on a Rainy Day: and other

    Luath Press Ltd Ye'll No Sell Your Hen on a Rainy Day: and other

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA collection of proverbs in the original Scots, and translated into English covering family, work, money, self-Improvement and food and drink amongst other topics. Scots proverbs tell it like it is, and provide advice for a myriad of situations. This pocketsize volume would make an excellent souvenir or a gift for any occasion.Trade ReviewWithout doubt Allan Ramsay is an unsung hero of Scottish poetry… It is fair to say without Ramsay there would be no Robert Burns. PROF. GERARD CARRUTHERS, University of GlasgowAllan Ramsay was not only a pioneer of the Romantic movement and a collector and editor of Scots songs; he was also a cultural innovator of the Enlightenment. PROF. MURRAY PITTOCK, University of Glasgow

    15 in stock

    £5.99

  • Do Not Pluck the Beard of a Stranger: and other

    Luath Press Ltd Do Not Pluck the Beard of a Stranger: and other

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA collection of proverbs in the original Gaelic, and translated into English covering family, work, money, self-Improvement and food and drink amongst other topics. Gaelic proverbs tell it like it is, and provide advice for a myriad of situations. This pocketsize volume will make an excellent souvenir or a gift for any occasion.

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • Damp Squids and Card Sharks: A Compendium of

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

    5 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!

    5 in stock

    £12.60

  • Humor 2.0: How the Internet Changed Humor

    Anthem Press Humor 2.0: How the Internet Changed Humor

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThe book shows how humor has changed since the advent of the internet: new genres, new contexts, and new audiences. The book provides a guide to such phenomena as memes, video parodies, photobombing, and cringe humor. Included are also in-depth discussions of the humor in phenomena such as Dogecoin, the joke currency, and the use of humor by the alt-right. It also shows how the cognitive mechanisms of humor remain unchanged. Written by a well-known specialist in humor studies, the book is engaging and readable, but also based on extensive scholarship.Trade Review“As the preeminent scholar on language and humor, Attardo takes readers on a fascinating tour of various forms of internet humor. With examples ranging from the prosaic to the political, Attardo shows us how the human capacity to produce and interpret humor – while remaining fundamentally unchanged – has been fully exploited in the realm of the digital.” — Camilla Vásquez, PhD, Professor of Applied Linguistics & Associate Editor, Discourse, Context & Media, Department of World Languages, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL“Humor 2.0: How the Internet Changed Humorby Salvatore Attardo is a book internet researchers have been waiting for, even if they don’t know it yet. Not only meant for the academic audience, it summarizes in an entertaining yet scholarly way the many ways that humor is the same yet different after the advent of the digital era. This is a truly timely and worthwhile topic to tackle, and Attardo has managed to make a brilliant contribution to understanding online humor. — LiisiLaineste, Senior Research Fellow, Estonian Literary Museum Researcher, Tartu University“Humor 2.0: How the Internet Changed Humoris just as fascinating as internet humor itself. Written in an accessible and most engaging way, Attardo’s book guides the reader through the bright but also the dark sides of internet humor, showing that such new forms of expression blend seamlessly with humor’s lasting versatility and sociocultural relevance.” — Anna Piata, Assistant Professor, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens“This book is a clever and witty exploration of the many ways in which the internet has revolutionized humor. From memes to viral videos, Attardo delves into the many manifestations and impact of digital humor, showing us how the internet has transformed the comedic landscape and the way we communicate when we copiously click and share what makes us laugh with like-minded others.”— Delia Chiaro, Professor of English Language and Translation, Department of Interpreting and Translation, Alma mater studiorum, Università di Bologna“Humor 2.0not only offers a wide-ranging analysis of internet humor as currently generated on social media but also provides a historical overview. The book offers an interesting account of how the affordances of the new virtual platforms and interfaces where humor is attempted and generated have provoked alterations in humorous communication, compared to more traditional sources and contexts of humor. Among many others are laid upon multimodal discourses such as memes, messaging interactions (text-emoji combinations) and live streaming.” —Francisco Yus, Full Professor, University of Alicante, Department of English StudiesThe book covers a wide range of topics and concepts used for the analysis of internet humour and I am positive that there cannot be any reader (whether expert one working on internet humour or non-expert one interested in it) who will not find something of interest in it to read. It is written in short, easy-to-read chapters, so readers can focus on what interests them most and take one step at a time with their reading. Attardo offers a fascinating and most inspiring snapshot of contemporary internet humour —The European Journal of Humour ResearchTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1.Humor and the Internet; 2.Memetics; 3.Humor Theory; Part 1.New genres; 4.The New Language of Humor; 5.The Compilation; 6.Internet Cartoons; 7.Stuff White People Like; 8.Dogecoin, the Joke Currency; 9. The Spoiler Alert; 10.Satirical News Websites and Fake News; Part 2.Memes and More Memes; 11.Memetic Drift or The Alliteration Arsonist; 12.The Saga of Boaty McBoatface; 13.A General Theory of Grumpy Cats; 14.The Pastafarian Memeplex: Joke Religion as a System; 15.When Chuck Norris Is Waiting, Godot Comes; 16.The Half-life of a Meme: The Rise and Fall of Memes; Part 3.Multimodality; 17.Hitler’s Opinion on the Parking Situation in Tel Aviv; 18.Photobombing as Figure Ground Reversal; 19.“Hard to Watch”: Cringe and Embarrassment Humor ; 20.Humor Videos; 21.Reaction Videos; Part 4.The Dark Side of Internet Humor; 22.The Use of Humor by the Alt-Right; 23.4chan, Trolls and Lulz: Fascists at Play; 24.Pepe, Kek and Friends; Conclusion: Plus ça change…; Bibliography; Author; Index; Subject Index

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    £72.00

  • Little Stories From The Police Courts

    D.C.Thomson & Co Ltd Little Stories From The Police Courts

    Out of stock

    Out of stock

    £7.99

  • The Little Book of Oasis Insults

    Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Oasis Insults

    3 in stock

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

    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • The Feckin' Book of Irish Stuff: Céilís, Claddagh

    O'Brien Press Ltd The Feckin' Book of Irish Stuff: Céilís, Claddagh

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThose Feckin' lads are back! Packed full of hilarious banter and craic, The Feckin' Book of Céilís, Come-all-yes, Claddagh Rings and other Blarney is stuffed with topics that the Irish are famous for, whether they like it or not! Includes… The Aran Sweater The Full Irish Breakfast Irish Stew Kissing the Blarney Stone The Bodhran and the craic to be had at Wakes. And many more Trade Review'a great little book ... quirky ... if you know someone far from home and missing the oul’ sod, a copy of this neat little tome in the post might be enough to have them winging their way back home in no time.' -- Irish Examiner'There’s so much to it! ... Lovely to look at ... A lot of people will be getting this in their festive stockings' -- The Tom Dunne Show

    1 in stock

    £7.99

  • 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

    £8.99

  • A Massive Book Full of FECKIN’ IRISH SLANG that’s

    O'Brien Press Ltd A Massive Book Full of FECKIN’ IRISH SLANG that’s

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    £11.39

  • Reggie's Guide to Social Climbing

    New Island Books Reggie's Guide to Social Climbing

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisCork's most beautifully spoken millionaire is on a mission to help Ireland's nouveau riche: learn to eat, drink, flirt and behave as if you were a member of Cork's One Per Cent.

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • A Is for Aardvark

    ACC Art Books A Is for Aardvark

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    Book SynopsisWelcome back to the wonderful world of Simon Drew! A combination of artist and wordsmith, Simon combines these talents with an inventive and quirky sense of humour in his range of books, this being his twenty-seventh. Gifted with a quirky sense of fun and a lively imagination, Simon Drew interprets conventional words and phrases, situations and circumstances in pictures and prose, turning his attention this time to the alphabet.

    Out of stock

    £8.70

  • Ey Up Mi Duck!: Dialect of Derbyshire and the

    Countryside Books Ey Up Mi Duck!: Dialect of Derbyshire and the

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    Book SynopsisThis work is a celebration of the dialect spoken in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and South Staffordshire. The amazing text and cartoon-like illustrations capture the warmth and humour of the East Midlands.

    Out of stock

    £8.17

  • The Little Book of Yorkshire Dialect

    Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd The Little Book of Yorkshire Dialect

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    £5.05

  • The Little Book of Yorkshire Proverbs

    Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd The Little Book of Yorkshire Proverbs

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    £5.05

  • Flat Caps & Mufflers

    Country Publications Ltd Flat Caps & Mufflers

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Yorkshire Passport: Blue Edition

    Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd Yorkshire Passport: Blue Edition

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £6.23

  • Proper Brummie: A Dictionary of Birmingham Words

    Brewin Books Proper Brummie: A Dictionary of Birmingham Words

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    £12.77

  • The Little Book of Slang, Sayings, Jargon &

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

    7 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'.

    7 in stock

    £10.13

  • Sussex Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Sussex Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £4.99

  • Kent Dialect: A Selection of Words and Anecdotes

    Bradwell Books Kent Dialect: A Selection of Words and Anecdotes

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    £8.49

  • 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

    £6.30

  • Derbyshire Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Derbyshire Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £6.30

  • 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

    £6.30

  • Black Country Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Black Country Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.30

  • Somerset Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Somerset Dialect: A Selection of Words and

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    £6.30

  • Lancashire Dialect: A Selection of Words and

    Bradwell Books Lancashire Dialect: A Selection of Words and

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    £9.70

  • Dae Ye Ken?

    Luath Press Ltd Dae Ye Ken?

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis work is split thematically and includes subjects from clothes (claes) to feelings through food and drink, socialising (gang oot on the toon) and that favourite Scottish topic - the weather. Dae Ye Ken is an illustrated mini Scots/English thesaurus. Fully approved by experts at the Scots Language Resource Centre.

    15 in stock

    £5.99

  • Wordwatching: Breaking into the Dictionary: It's

    Ebury Publishing Wordwatching: Breaking into the Dictionary: It's

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    Book SynopsisAlex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, that he's decided to invent his own ... and get them into the dictionary. But, as Alex discovers, gaining entry into the official lexicon takes more than just a gentle word in the ear of the editor. Evidence is required - Alex needs proof that his words are being spoken by more people than just him and his mum. He needs what the dictionary authorities call a 'corpus' of examples, hard data showing that his new words are in widespread and long-term usage. So a corpus he resolves to create, no matter what obstacles he might meet on the way. This is the epic and ridiculous story of one man's struggle to break into the dictionary. From covert word-dropping on Countdown to wilfully misinforming schoolchildren, Alex tries it all in his quest for dictionary-based immortality. Does he succeed? Are you already using one of Alex's words without realising it? You won't regret spending your hard-earned honk on this hugely entertaining book.Trade ReviewA safe place to invest your comedy honk * Review for 'Wordwatching' Edinburgh show, Time Out *

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    £14.39

  • 'Haud Ma Chips, Ah've Drapped the Wean!': Glesca

    Luath Press Ltd 'Haud Ma Chips, Ah've Drapped the Wean!': Glesca

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn hilarious and often wise collection of Scots saying straight from the mouths of the Grannies of Glasgow. With each snippet accompanied by a straightforward English translation, this is your introduction to the unique wisdom of the 'Glesca Granny'.Trade ReviewLast word on the wit and wisdom of Glesca patter. DAILY MAIL

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • The Wee Book O'Scottish Mindfooness

    Forth Books The Wee Book O'Scottish Mindfooness

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    £6.77

  • In Your End-Oh? Book Of Innuendos

    Books By Boxer In Your End-Oh? Book Of Innuendos

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • All Preachers Great and Small

    Poppyland Publishing All Preachers Great and Small

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £8.96

  • Devon Dialect: A Selection of Words and Anecdotes

    1 in stock

    £6.30

  • Wiltshire Dialect

    Bradwell Books Wiltshire Dialect

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.68

  • Nottinghamshire Dialect

    Bradwell Books Nottinghamshire Dialect

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £6.30

  • 'Goanae No Dae That!': The best of the best of

    Luath Press Ltd 'Goanae No Dae That!': The best of the best of

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Scots have a unique way of communicating their feelings. Their sayings are cheeky, to the point, rude and always funny. Scotland’s bestselling humour author is back with his latest collection of hilarious Scottish sayings.‘Away an’ bile yer heid an’ mak silly soup!’‘If you don’t behave ah’ll pawn ye an’ sell the ticket.’‘That wan’s in everything but the Co-operative windae!’‘If ah had your money ah wid burn ma ain.’‘Ye’ve goat a heid oan ye like a stair-heid.’‘The gemme’s a bogie.’‘Yer cruisin’ fur a bruisin’.’‘Ah’m that hungry ah could eat a scabbie-heided horse.’‘Castor oil cures everythin’ but a widden leg.’‘Wan minute yer a peacock an’ the next yer a feather duster.’‘Yer talkin’ mince withoot a tattie in sight.’‘Lang may yer lum reek, an’ may a wee moose never leave yer kitchen press wi’ a tear in its ee.’‘Yer herr’s mingin’, hingin’ an’ clingin’.’From the infallible wisdom of the Glesca Granny, to the hilarious patter of larger-than-life conductress Big Aggie MacDonald, Allan Morrison has a sharp eye and a silver tongue when it comes to observational humour.SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY on Haud Ma Chips, Ah’ve Drapped the Wean!Trade Review.

    15 in stock

    £7.59

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