xviii, 524 pages ; 24 cm, A fun way to explore the nuances of the English language -- learn that a group of lions is called a pride; A group of whales, a pod; one of owls a parliament. Distinguish between a quack and a shyster. Learn that \"tabling a motion\" in a U.S. Court has an opposite meaning to the same term in England. This book picks up where other language dictionaries leave off: it includes common proverbs, a sampling of American English vs. British English, popular American expressions and slang, acronyms, and varied information on everything from wildlife to currency. In this new edition, the staples have been updated, and fresh chapters, including spelling, punctuation, and pronunciation; odd-ball English words, and even \"youthspeak,\" which deals with Twitterspeak and other online language. --Publisher's description, Previously published as: 21st century American English compendium, 3rd ed., 2006, Includes bibliographical references and index, American spoken here, English understood -- Proverbs, slogans, and aphorisms -- Popular American expressions -- Proverbial commentaries -- Similes and metaphors indicating extremes -- A pronounced difference -- American slang and colloquialisms -- Oddball American English words -- British vs. American English (and vice versa) -- Worldwide English -- Foreign words and phrases frequently used in English -- Common American legal terms -- Common American medical terms -- Business colloquialisms, slang, and acronyms -- Neologisms -- Acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms -- Acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms in the computer, internet, and communications industries -- From where do you hail? -- For the symbol minded -- Currencies of the world -- International measurements -- Baby talk -- The birds and the trees -- The colorful American language -- Color commentaries -- Language and laughter

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American English Compendium: A Portable Guide to the idiosyncrasies, subtleties, technical llingo, and nooks and crannies of American English

Marvin Rubinstein

Rowman and Littlefield Publishers; Rowman & Littlefield

Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Incorporated

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated

Urban Institute Press

Fourth edition, First Rowman & Littlefield published in 2014, Lanham, Maryland, 2014

United States, United States of America

4th ed, Lanham, 2014

Prologue to the revised fourth edition
Guide to the use of this book
Introduction
American spoken here, English understood
Proverbs, slogans, and aphorisms
Popular American expressions
Proverbial commentaries
Similes and metaphors indicating extremes
A pronounced difference
American slang and colloquialisms
Oddball American English words
British vs. American English (and vice versa)
Worldwide English
Foreign words and phrases frequently used in English
Common American legal terms
Common American medical terms
Business colloquialisms, slang, and acronyms
Neologisms
Acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms
Acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms in the computer, internet, and communications industries
From where do you hail?
For the symbol minded
Currencies of the world
International measurements
Baby talk
The birds and the trees
The colorful American language
Color commentaries
Language and laughter
Postscript to the fourth edition

The American English Compendium is a fun way to explore the nuances of the English language—learn that a group of lions is called a pride; a group of whales, a pod; and a group of owls, a parliament. Distinguish between a quack and a shyster. Learn that “tabling a motion” in a U.S. court has an opposite meaning from the same term in England. This book picks up where other language dictionaries leave off: it includes common proverbs, a sampling of American English versus British English, popular American expressions and slang, acronyms, and varied information on everything from wildlife to currency. In this new edition, the staples have been updated and fresh chapters have been added, with information on pronunciation, oddball English words, and even some of the new Internet terminology, including Twitterspeak.

The American English Compendium is a fun way to explore the nuances of the English language-learn that a group of lions is called a pride; a group of whales, a pod; and a group of owls, a parliament. This edition offers fresh chapters which include spelling, punctuation, and pronunciation; and even Twitterspeak and other online vernacular.

2023-06-28