ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London] Softcover How did English, 'treated for centuries as the inadequate and second-rate tongue of peasants' become the undisputed global language? How did words like shampoo, sofa and rowdy (and others drawn from over fifty languages) find their way into our dictionary? In this revealing and often hilarious book, Bill Bryson examines the mother tongue and explores the countless varieties of English and the perils of marketing brands with names like Pschitt and Super Piss. With entertaining sections on the oddities of swearing and spelling, spoonerisms and Scrabble, and a consideration of what we mean by 'good English', "Mother Tongue" is one of the most stimulating books yet written on this endlessly engrossing subject. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

Paperback. Good. ISBN 014014305X 9780140143058 [GB]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
[Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover Clean pages. Book cover has some wear and small creases. Secondhand. Good book. Cover is different to Amazoin home page, with a creamy background and a cartoon of Britannia.
[Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

Gardners Books 1991 Softcover Good Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin 26/09/1991] Softcover This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

Penguin Books Ltd 1991 Paperback Very 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!

Gardners Books, Date: 1991. Wraps have only light wear, spine is unbent. Pages are clean with no markings in text. . Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. 1991. Gardners Books ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [US]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd] Softcover 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!
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1990]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin 26/09/1991] Softcover This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

Penguin, Date: 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058 1991. Penguin ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [GB]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

Penguin, Date: 1990. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058 1990. Penguin ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [GB]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin] Softcover This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058
[Lincoln, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1990]

Penguin Books, Date: 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140143058 1991. Penguin Books ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [GB]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.
[Berlin, Germany] [Publication Year: 1991]

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[Llandybie, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

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[LONDON, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover 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!
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

Penguin Books, UK, 1991 Paperback. Condition: Good. Moderate reading wear. Very clean interior. . ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [NZ]

Penguin Books, UK, 1991 Paperback. Condition: Good. Moderate reading wear. Very clean interior. . ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [NZ]

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[Milton Keynes, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

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[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]