{"product_id":"mighty-fine-words-and-smashing-orin-hargraves-9780195157048","title":"Mighty Fine Words and Smashing Expressions: Making Sense of Transatlantic English","description":"Have you ever traveled to England, been offered a \"fairycake,\" and not known how to respond? Have you ever had to explain the difference between a \"sleeping policeman\" and a \"speed bump\" to a visiting Brit? Are you sure you know the difference between a \"chip\" and a \"crisp\"? (Transatlantic English) is a practical and entertaining guide to the differences between American and British English. As if written from a point in the Atlantic ocean exactly between Britain and the U.S., this book catalogs the differences between the \"two\" languages by taking a culturally neutral stance - addressing the needs of both British and American readers and listeners. Not a collection of lists, the chapters of (Transatlantic English) are arranged around important and familiar topics, including Politics, Law, and Government; Business and Money; Medicine and Healthcare; Education; Food, Clothing, and Shelter; Profanity and Obscenity, making this book essential not only for word lovers, but also students abroad, business and casual travelers, and anyone confused by the differences in our common tongue. With (Transatlantic English) you won't be caught with your \"knickers\" down again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Orin Hargraves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0195157044\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195157048\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/19\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.62h x 6.28w x 1.09d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2002 pg. 1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2002 pg. 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2003 pg. 442","brand":"Orin Hargraves","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44054649405695,"sku":"9780195157048","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cbca19f6-b434-4c64-aa73-eaa4983d155c.jpg?v=1685031182","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mighty-fine-words-and-smashing-orin-hargraves-9780195157048","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}