Know Your Shit: The Complete Usage, Science and History of the Word (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781737840718)

Did you know that there are over 1,000 ways to use "shit"? That's just in North American English alone! You'll probably learn more than you ever wanted to with Know Your Shit. It dives into the general history and psychology of swearing in general, but takes a particular focus on "shit" in American and Canadian English. Uses of "shit" are explained with cultural and personal examples and context through quotes from movies, shows, celebrities and comedians.

A creative non-fiction book for native and non-native speakers alike. Learn to be more persuasive by including the right swear at the right time and place for your gender, be more interesting at cocktail parties with fun historical facts, or enhance your abilities to swear. It's something for everyone!