English As a Second F*cking Language

In English, swearing is essential to effective communication. Whether one wants to succeed in business, school, or social circles, a strong command of unprintable language is absolutely necessary. Employing a helpful "Need to Know, " "Nice to Know, " and "Forget It" system for identifying swear words, English as a Second F*cking Language offers an informative--and funny--look at taboo words and expressions to boost readers' vocabularies.

Stephen King said: "Great f*cking book!"

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The Slangman Guide to Street Speak 1: The Complete Course in American Slang & Idioms

Have fun and learn "real" American conversational English! This book contains the most common slang and idioms used every day by Americans. Look at this example:

English taught in schools: "I dislike this. It is very difficult."
Real American English: "What a pain!"

Both of them mean the same thing, but "Real English" is the way Americans speak. With this book, you will learn American English conversation using slang and idioms naturally through dialogues, pictures, quizzes, games, etc. You'll be talking like a native "in no time" (very quickly)!

This book is full of slang and idioms used every day by Americans - and it is very easy to use. You will be more confidant and have fun using English.

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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English

Now for the first time, the eighth, and current, edition of Partridge's renowned dictionary will be available in paperback. Originally published in 1984, this dictionary was published posthumously but had been worked upon by Partridge until six weeks before his death. Its place in the history of the lexicography of slang is assured as the last edition to feature original work by Partridge himself. This paperback edition features a new foreword by David Crystal, Honorary Professor at the University of Wales, writer, editor, and broadcaster.

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Dictionary of Word Origins

Learn about the hidden and often surprising histories of more than 8000 words and the connections between English words and their non-English ancestors. Perhaps the best inexpensive etymological dictionary available today.

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Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins

Anyone interested in the English language will be fascinated by -and then obsessed with- this dictionary that reads like an erudite gossip column for the city of words. In addition to being an indispensable reference volume, this book could well be picked up at random and read with interest and delight.

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What's In A Word? Fascinating Stories Of More Than 350 Everyday Words And Phrases

Here is a fascinating and humorous encyclopedia of more than three hundred words and phrases and how they have taken on new meanings over time. It is an informative reference book for the whole family. What's in a Word? is a sequel to Garrison's popular Why You Say It.

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101 American English Idioms: Understanding and Speaking English Like an American

This collection of funny illustrated cartoons, dialogues and narrative is specially designed to help you understand American English idioms, customs and humor.

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