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I created this book because I was sick of 'friends' borrowing my books and never returning them.I'm sure you've had it happen - you've raved about a favorite novel, pulled it off your shelf and then forgotten who you gave it to six...

Wouldn't it be amazing if you could understand what your favorite Kpop idol says to you or the jokes from your favorite Korean drama on Netflix? How to Speak KPOP is all about helping you to understand Korean words from the pop culture without getting...

This set of personal reflections on English words is based partly on the author's background as a South African who grew up immersed in British English. But his odd encounters with American English (one of which leads to the book's title) are only one...

Sabbath Recreations is a collection of religious poetry compiled by Emily Taylor and published in 1829. The book features a selection of works from modern poets, as well as original pieces that had never been published before. The poems are all centered...

""A Collection Of Miscellaneous Poems: Moral, Religious, Sentimental, And Amusing"" is a book of poetry written by H. S. Gibson and published in 1834. The book contains a variety of poems on different themes, including morality, religion, sentimentality,...

NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERSThe Comic Latin Grammar: A New And Facetious Introduction To The Latin TongueThis book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the...

Irish Folk Lore: Traditions And Superstitions Of The Country, With Humorous Tales (1870) is a book written by Lageniensis that explores the rich and diverse folklore of Ireland. The book is divided into several sections, each of which delves into a...

In a world where Gen-A speaks in words that sound like the inanities uttered by a stroke victim, Brainrot is your ultimate skibidi guide to decoding the chaos of meme culture, post-Covid slang, and TikTok virality. This is more than a book with...

Now you can 'spook Fronch' like the policeman in ’Allo ’Allo! Based on a favourite character from the BBC TV sitcom. In this delightful book, Officer Crabtree's masterly grasp of Fronch falls under the spotlight as never...

As in the first volume of Strange Bedfellows, etymologically related words, most surprisingly so (strange bedfellows), are used to construct amusing and/or amazing pairs, phrases, whole sentences, essays and nonsense stories.  Most are accompanied...

Hey there! Did you know that some people think "fart" is a gross or even impolite word? Well, I've given "fart" a lot of thought and I'm here to help! I've come up with some other choices so that when you are out and about and someone let's it out, you...

Step aboard me matey, and learn some pirate slang. Were you aware that pirates in the early 1700s had a distinct slang all their own? Most of these words have vanished from the English language. It's about time we start including these back into our...

El McMeen has found a new way to have fun with animals! It doesn't involve the petting zoo. It's playing with words! El's idea is to find animals whose names can be manipulated so that they would be ideal "pets" for certain people or personality types...

I´ve got a little gift for you. I`ve kept it all this time. It´s a funny little something that I wish was mine.For young children it begins with the sounds of words, and the delight of those sounds. Sounds come before meaning. Delight comes before sense...

'Absolutely the most important book of our era.' Virginia WoolTextual Non Sense is mischievous, minimalist, and revolutionary: a short fuse intended to spark a fundamental re-thinking of how we engage with notions of canon. Classic texts are mangled,...

"Smarten the F*ck Up!" is the result of 4 years of documenting the most common mistakes people make when speaking and writing - and it goes well beyond grammar. Many of the smartest and most educated people I know make these mistakes. You probably do,...

Americans gesture a lot! Do you know what they mean? American Gestures illustrates more than 125 common gestures in close-up and in context, along with an explanation of how and when to use each gesture. Sections on obscene gestures and impolite...

A book filled with very "punny" cartoons relating to rubbers. Nothing too sexy--just too silly. A laugh on every page! If you are a "punster," then you will love this book. The cartoons illustrate what a "rubber band" and a "rubber match" really look...

This expanded edition of The Evasion-English Dictionary comprises 50+ entries on common evasions and slang including "like," "whatever," "I'm sorry if," "actually," "so," "sorry"...

All humor is philosophy. But Austrian linguist Ludwig Wittgenstein went further: "An entire treatise of philosophy could be written that consists entirely of jokes." Author Evan Hodkins similarly said: "The next religion will consist of an...

Few countries in the world inspire love and passion in its visitors like Italy. Whether it's the delicious food and wine, timeless history, breathtaking landscapes, fast cars, or flair for fashion, Italian culture is now part of your world. Ella Khalifa,...

If you appreciate puns, the English language, or attempting to make sense out of nonsense, you may enjoy Remi Probably's Wordplayground. Wordplayground is a collection of poems that aren't meant to be "meaningful", but play with meaning through word...

The Accidental Candidate -- A janitor doesn't need to campaign with friends like this.Overheard At a Coffee Shop -- Farfetched, yet oddly believable-or not.Conversation On an Airplane -- A marble champion solves the National Debt.Ocean Mist -- Do clients...

Take a common aggravation. Your cat misbehaves. Or you suffer indignities while driving. Or at the supermarket. Or at the doctor's office.You grumble a bit, but then have an idea: "Holophrasis!" That means using one word to capture the situation! Hmmm...

In diesem Werk werden verschiedene Kuriositäten und Witze über die deutsche Sprache gesammelt und erläutert. Gustav Wustmann beleuchtet Aspekte der deutschen Sprache, die den meisten Menschen entweder unbekannt oder unbeachtet sind und veranschaulicht...

VINCY CARIBBEAN PROVERBS AND IDIOMS SERIES Uncovers amazing proverbs of Vincentian Caribbean culture, charged with wisdom, philosophy and laughter.“This book, 401 Vincy Caribbean Proverbs, is as lively and witty as the English Caribbean...

Puns are one of the great pleasures of the English language. And for all those unfortunates who would disparage this form of humor, I quote the multi-talented musician and humorist, Oscar Levant who said, "A pun is the lowest form of humor - when you...

The Western literary tradition begins with ancient Greek and Roman epics, winds its way through Milton, Shakespeare, and Dickens, and to where we find it today, a rich and beautiful catalog of the human experience. But to read all of that is just so...

Over the years I, scientist turned writer of fiction, have taken to writing blogs, describing my musings, memories, and misgivings. I now publish a selection of these blogs covering the years just prior to the Covid pandemic, the Covid years...

"How Doth the Simple Spelling Bee" is a humorous poem written by Owen Wister. Owen Wister was an American writer and "How Doth the Simple Spelling Bee" is a satirical piece that pokes fun at the irregularities and complexities of the English language,...

Put the Kettle On: An American's Guide to British Slang, Telly and TeaWant to learn about the language, customs and food of the British Isles? Curious about the phrases and curse words you hear on British TV?If you plan to visit the United Kingdom,...