American English compendium a portable guide to the idiosyncrasies, subtleties, technical lingo, and nooks and crannies of American English

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...

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Autor principal: Rubinstein, Marvin (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield 2014.
Edición:4th ed. 1st Rowman & Littlefield ed
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario: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. <br />
Notas:Previously published as: 21st century American English compendium, 3rd ed., 2006.
Descripción Física:xviii, 524 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.
ISBN:9781442232839
9781322075976