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ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books] Softcover Englisch
[Prague, Czech Republic] [Publication Year: 1991]
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[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd] Softcover 288 pages. Cover wornHow 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 countles s varieties of English and the perils of marketing brands with na mes like Pschitt and Super Piss. With entertaining sections on th e oddities of swearing and spelling, spoonerisms and Scrabble, an d a consideration of what we mean by 'good English', Mother Tongu e is one of the most stimulating books yet written on this endles sly engrossing subject.
[Wellington, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 1991]

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[Saint Maur des Fossés, France] [Publication Year: 1991]
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[Dunfermline, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd] Softcover Nos envois se font avec suivi, pour tout problème n'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour trouver une solution.
[Saint Maur des Fossés, France] [Publication Year: 1991]
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[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

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[Eysines, France] [Publication Year: 1991]

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[Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1991]

Penguin, London, Date: 1991. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Spine is slightly sunned. Crisp clean covers, sound binding, clean pages and inside covers, corners are lightly rubbed. No dust jacket, as published. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. ISBN: 014014305X. ISBN/EAN: 9780140143058. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 05020114100. For international tracking please select Priority shipping service.. 9780140143058 1991. Penguin ISBN 014014305X 9780140143058 [GB]

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

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Penguin Books Ltd, London England] Softcover ## Mother Tongue: The English Language by Bill Bryson 1991 ## ## THIS BOOK: classified as NEAR FINE: This is the 1991 edition. They were first published in 1990 In America by William Morrow. Published in Great Britain in 1990 by Hamish Hamilton and in penguin books in 1919 as a Worlds Classic. The cover is glossy and laminated, with no foxing, just some minor bumping. The page edges are lightly discoloured. Nice clean book and brilliantly written. ## ## 'A delightful, amusing and provoking survey, a joyful celebration of our wonderful language, packed with curiosities and enlightenment on every page. ## ## 'MORE THAN 300 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD SPEAK ENGLISH, AND THE REST, IT SOMETIMES SEEMS, TRY TO' ## ## In this hymn to the mother tongue Bill Bryson examines how a language 'treated for centuries as the inadequate and second-rate tongue of peasants' has now become the undisputed global language (more people learn English in China than live in the USA). He explains how the words shampoo, sofa, slogan, OK and rowdy (and others drawn from over fifty languages) got into our dictionaries and how major dictionaries were created. He explores the countless varieties of English — from American to Australian, from Creole to Cockney rhyming slang — and the perils of marketing brands with names like Pschitt and Super Piss. With entertaining ...
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Penguin Books Ltd, Date: 1991-09-26. Paperback. Very Good. 2.2081 in x 19.5939 in x 12.8934 in. 1991. Penguin Books Ltd ISBN 014014305x 9780140143058 [GB]

Penguin Books, Date: 1991. 1st paperback edition. Paper covers. Fine/No Jacket. As new. 1991. Penguin Books ISBN 014014305X 9780140143058 [GB]

ISBN10: 014014305X, ISBN13: 9780140143058, [publisher: Gardners Books] Softcover book is in decent condition, although not pristine. there may be some minor signs of shelf wear or usage. Sold by a UK seller
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1991]

Penguin, Date: 1991-09-26. Paperback. Good. Cover differs to the one shown. Book is in good condition. Pages are yellowing. Creasing to the cover. 1991. Penguin ISBN 014014305X 9780140143058 [GB]

Penguin, Date: 1991-09-26. Paperback. Good. Cover differs to the one shown. Book is in good condition. Slight discolouration to the pages. Creasing to the cover. 1991. Penguin ISBN 014014305X 9780140143058 [GB]

Penguin, Date: 1991-09-26. Paperback. Very Good. Book is in very good condition. All pages are intact and unmarked. 1991. Penguin ISBN 014014305X 9780140143058 [GB]

Penguin, Date: 1991-09-26. Paperback. Good. Book is in good condition. Slight discolouration to the pages. 1991. Penguin ISBN 014014305X 9780140143058 [GB]

Penguin, Date: 1991-09-26. Paperback. Good. 5x1x8. Good condition with typical reading wear. Sloping spine. Creasing to the cover. Discolouration present. Fingermarks present. 1991. Penguin ISBN 014014305X 9780140143058 [GB]