The Queen S English And How To Use It
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The Queens English
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Author : Dr Bernard C. Lamb
language : en
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date : 2011-07-31
The Queens English written by Dr Bernard C. Lamb and has been published by Michael O'Mara Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-31 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
What is good English, and why do we need it? The Queen's English shows how the English language, used properly, has great power to instruct, move and entertain people, but used incorrectly, can lead to a lack of clarity and confusion. This book informs in a light-hearted way, reminding readers how to use the basics of grammar, punctuation and spelling, as well as further teaching them new tips and tricks of style, rhetoric, vocabulary and the use of foreign phrases, to give their writing and speech a stylish and impressive flair. The book also shows the perils of using language incorrectly, offering extremely (if unintentionally) humorous examples of where bad English can cause one thing to mean something entirely different! Authoritive yet entertaining, and illustrated with pithy drawings, this is the ideal book for anyone who strives for clear, stylish and accurate communication.
The Queen S English And How To Use It
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Author : Bernard C. Lamb
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
The Queen S English And How To Use It written by Bernard C. Lamb and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with English language categories.
The Queens English
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Author : Chloe O. Davis
language : en
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Release Date : 2021-02-02
The Queens English written by Chloe O. Davis and has been published by Clarkson Potter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-02 with Social Science categories.
A landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community’s contributions to the English language—an intersectional, inclusive, playfully illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases created by and for queer culture. Do you know where “yaaaas queen!” comes from? Do you know the difference between a bear and a wolf? Do you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for? The Queens’ English is a comprehensive guide to modern gay slang, queer theory terms, and playful colloquialisms that define and celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture. This modern dictionary provides an in-depth look at queer language, from terms influenced by celebrated lesbian poet Sappho and from New York’s underground queer ball culture in the 1980s to today's celebration of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The glossary of terms is supported by full-color illustrations and photography throughout, as well as real-life usage examples for those who don't quite know how to use “kiki,” “polysexual,” or “transmasculine” in a sentence. A series of educational lessons highlight key people and events that shaped queer language; readers will learn the linguistic importance of pronouns, gender identity, Stonewall, the Harlem Renaissance, and more. For every queen in your life—the men, women, gender non-conforming femmes, butches, daddies, and zaddies—The Queens’ English is at once an education and a celebration of queer history, identity, and the limitless imagination of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Queen S English
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Author : Henry Alford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1864
The Queen S English written by Henry Alford and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1864 with English language categories.
A Plea For The Queen S English
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Author : Henry Alford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1865
A Plea For The Queen S English written by Henry Alford and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1865 with English language categories.
The Queen S English
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
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The Queens English
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Author : Chloe O. Davis
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2021-06-17
The Queens English written by Chloe O. Davis and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-17 with Social Science categories.
A landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community's contributions to the English language-an intersectional, inclusive illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms created by and for queer culture. With a foreword from Paula Akpan Do you know where "yaaaas queen!" comes from? Do you know the difference between a bear and a wolf? Do you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for? The Queens' English is a comprehensive guide to modern gay slang, queer theory terms, and playful colloquialisms that define and celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture. This modern dictionary provides an in-depth look at queer language, from terms influenced by celebrated lesbian poet Sappho and from New York's underground queer ball culture in the 1980s to today's celebration of RuPaul's Drag Race. The glossary of terms is supported by full-color illustrations and photography throughout, as well as real-life usage examples for those who don't quite know how to use "kiki," "polysexual," or "transmasculine" in a sentence. A series of educational lessons highlight key people and events that shaped queer language; readers will learn the linguistic importance of pronouns, gender identity, Stonewall, the Harlem Renaissance, and more. For every queen in your life-the men, women, gender non-conforming femmes, butches, daddies, and zaddies-The Queens' English is at once an education and a celebration of queer history, identity, and the limitless imagination of the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Queen S English
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Author : C.J. Moore
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2011-08-18
The Queen S English written by C.J. Moore and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-18 with Reference categories.
From "chips" and "crumbs" to "spending a penny," The Queen's English is your indispensable guide to surviving and thriving in the tricky byways of the English language, which has shown many a poor soul the way out for little more than twanging a vowel, splitting an infinitive or, crime of all crimes, saying dinner instead of tea. With The Queen's English there's no need to become "flummoxed" ever again. This must-have A to Z guide uncovers the quintessential meanings behind more than 100 familiar words and phrases of the distinctively British lexicon, including: By hook or by crook (adv. phrase): It is good to find a phrase in common use that goes back as far as this one, and which appears (though not entirely proven) to link back to England's feudal past. In medieval times when the peasantry were not allowed to cut down trees, they were permitted nonetheless to gather firewood from loose or dead branches which could be obtained using "hook" (bill hook, a traditional cutting tool) or "crook," a staff with a curved end. No doubt the desperate peasant often exceeded the strict use of these tools, and so the sense is to achieve something by whatever means possible. The first recorded use of the phrase is from the fourteenth century. Gazump (vt.): Usually so proud of their reputation for playing fair, the English have a curious blind spot when it comes to buying and selling houses. To "gazump" is to raise the price of a piece of real estate after the sale has been agreed but before the contract is signed, usually on the pretext that the owner has received a higher offer elsewhere. The original buyer is then forced to raise their offer or the property goes to the higher bidder. This unethical but not illegal practice appeared first with the spelling "gazoomph" and was derived from an older and more
The Queen S English
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Author : Henry Alford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
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Queens English Stray Notes On
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Author : Henry 1810-1871 Alford
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2016-08-26
Queens English Stray Notes On written by Henry 1810-1871 Alford and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-26 with History categories.
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