Toujours Tingo

Author : Adam Jacot de Boinod
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780141919195

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Toujours Tingo by Adam Jacot de Boinod Pdf

Why would Germans accuse you of being like the donkey getting cross with a rabbit? Who would a Spaniard tell to go and fry asparagus? And when might the French claim they are without a radish? Furthering your knowledge of the world’s unusual idioms, Toujours Tingo will also explain how ordering ‘lamb’ in Ethiopia may see a cow delivered to your table, and how politicians in Sweden may be encouraged occasionally to göra en hel Pudel (‘do a full poodle’) with some humble apologising. Covering such wide-ranging linguistic necessities as arguing, raising children, working and dining out, and filling all those gaps that English leaves thoughtlessly unplugged, this book’s charm would – for Russians at least – be ežiku ponjatno (obvious even to a hedgehog).

Author : Adam Jacot de Boinod
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-05
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780141954578

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The Meaning of Tingo by Adam Jacot de Boinod Pdf

Did you know that people in Indonesia have a word that means 'to take off your clothes in order to dance'? Or how many words the Albanians have for eyebrows and moustaches? Or that the Dutch word for skimming stones is plimpplamppletteren? Drawing on the collective wisdom of over 154 languages, this intriguing book is arranged by theme so you can compare attitudes all over the world to such subjects as food, the human body and the battle of the sexes. Here you can find not only those words for which there is no direct counterpart in English (such as the Japanese age-otori which means looking less attractive after a haircut), but also a frank discussion of exactly how many 'Eskimo' terms there are for snow, and a vast array of information exploring the wonderful and often downright strange world of words. Oh, and tingo means 'to take all the objects one desires from the house of a friend, one at a time, by asking to borrow them'.

Author : Adam Jacot de Boinod
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-05
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780141963532

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I Never Knew There Was a Word For It by Adam Jacot de Boinod Pdf

From 'shotclog', a Yorkshire term for a companion only tolerated because he is paying for the drinks, to Albanian having 29 words to describe different kinds of eyebrows, the languages of the world are full of amazing, amusing and illuminating words and expressions that will improve absolutely everybody's quality of life. All they need is this book! This bumper volume gathers all three of Adam Jacot de Boinod's acclaimed books about language - The Wonder of Whiffling, The Meaning of Tingo and Toujours Tingo (their fans include everyone from Stephen Fry to Michael Palin) - into one highly entertaining, keenly priced compendium. As Mariella Frostup said 'You'll never be lost for words again!'

Author : Chris Bailey
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780345815798

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The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Pdf

A fresh, personal, and entertaining exploration of a topic that concerns all of us: how to be more productive at work and in every facet of our lives. Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream—to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of productivity, a subject he had been enamored with since he was a teenager. After obtaining his business degree, he created a blog to chronicle a year-long series of productivity experiments he conducted on himself, where he also continued his research and interviews with some of the world’s foremost experts, from Charles Duhigg to David Allen. Among the experiments that he tackled: Bailey went several weeks with getting by on little to no sleep; he cut out caffeine and sugar; he lived in total isolation for 10 days; he used his smartphone for just an hour a day for three months; he gained ten pounds of muscle mass; he stretched his work week to 90 hours; a late riser, he got up at 5:30 every morning for three months—all the while monitoring the impact of his experiments on the quality and quantity of his work. The Productivity Project—and the lessons Chris learned—are the result of that year-long journey. Among the counterintuitive insights Chris Bailey will teach you: · slowing down to work more deliberately; · shrinking or eliminating the unimportant; · the rule of three; · striving for imperfection; · scheduling less time for important tasks; · the 20 second rule to distract yourself from the inevitable distractions; · and the concept of productive procrastination. In an eye-opening and thoroughly engaging read, Bailey offers a treasure trove of insights and over 25 best practices that will help you accomplish more.

Author : Rob Penhallurick
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137036216

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Studying the English Language by Rob Penhallurick Pdf

In this lively and engaging textbook, Rob Penhallurick introduces readers to the diversity and history of the English language, and to relevant contemporary and classic work in linguistics. Organised into eighteen thematic chapters, each of which can be read in one sitting, it covers topics such as the effects of dialect and accent on identity, swearing and offensive names in English, language and gender, language planning and theories about the origin of language. Chapters are full of entertaining examples, illustrations and suggestions for further reading. This is an ideal companion for all those new to the study of the English language, and essential reading for anyone with a general interest in the subject. New to this Edition: - Three new chapters on the story of American English, the spread of English across the world and the work of Noam Chomsky

Author : Timothy Radcliffe
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780826499561

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Why Go to Church? by Timothy Radcliffe Pdf

Written by a spiritual master this is an important Lent title that examines what it means to celebrate the Eucharist, and in turn reminds us of our capacity for love, hope and faith.

Author : Adam Jacot de Boinod
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-27
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781101201299

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The Meaning of Tingo by Adam Jacot de Boinod Pdf

Did you know that in Hungary, pigs go rof-rof-rof, but in Japan they go boo boo boo? That there’s apparently the need in Bolivia for a word that means "I was rather too drunk last night but it was all their fault"? Adam Jacot de Boinod's book on extraordinary words from around the world will give you the definitions and phrases you need to make friends in every culture. A true writer's resource and the perfect gift for linguists, librarians, logophiles, and international jet-setters. While there’s no guarantee you’ll never pana po’o again (Hawaiian for "scratch your head in order to help you remember something you’ve forgotten"), or mingmu (Chinese for "die without regret"), at least you’ll know what tingo means, and that’s a start. “A book no well-stocked bookshelf, cistern top or handbag should be without. At last we know those Eskimo words for snow and how the Dutch render the sound of Rice Krispies. Adam Jacot de Boinod has produced an absolutely delicious little book: It goes Pif! Paf! Pouf! Cric! Crac! Croc! and Knisper! Knasper! Knusper! on every page.”—Stephen Fry

Author : Michael R. Whitcomb
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781543458060

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A Bit of This and a Bit of That by Michael R. Whitcomb Pdf

A Bit Of This And A Bit Of That is the second story told using no word longer than four letters. Like the first, it was spawned from a classroom exercise in Australia where the author taught for almost 30 years. From the first book This Is As Big As It Gets Jake returns to his friends Paul and Jane who are now married and have a son, Andy. Between them, they help Jake to adjust to the loss of... well, read the book and find out. Their journey not only takes them widdershins (a colourful word for counter-clockwise) around England but also into a world of birds and a world beyond this one.

Author : Ben Macintyre
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781408816844

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The Last Word by Ben Macintyre Pdf

'A sprinkling of delightful nuggets about the uses and abuses of the English Language' Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year '[There are] myriad delights in Ben Macintyre's musings on language' The Times, Books of the Year _____________________ Do you know your geek-speak from your geek-chic? Ever wanted to put Humpty Dumpty together again? Can you distinguish Spanglish from Chinglish? We adapt words from other languages, from slang, from developments in science, literature and art. Learn the advantages of having your own signature word; why the lifts in the House of Commons have posh accents; and discover the discreet art of the loophemism. Witty and utterly delightful, The Last Word will tease, tickle and tantalise those who enjoy all things lexical.

Author : Heather Bowe,Kylie Martin,Howard Manns
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107685147

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Communication Across Cultures by Heather Bowe,Kylie Martin,Howard Manns Pdf

Communication Across Cultures remains an excellent resource for students of linguistics and related disciplines, including anthropology, sociology and education. It is also a valuable resource for professionals concerned with language and intercultural communication in this global era.

Author : Laura Lee
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781577151524

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Around the World in 80 Cliches by Laura Lee Pdf

Travel the world with these incredibly fun cliches! Whether cliches get under your skin or make you laugh, Around the World in 80 Cliches goes the extra mile to provide an essential resource for students, teachers, writers, and anyone with a keen interest in language. Each phrase and expression comes with an explanation and place of origin. Cheeky and informative, each cliche is presented in such a way that is sure to keep you laughing through all of your adventures!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : English literature
ISBN : MINN:31951P010634864

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The Spectator by Anonim Pdf

Author : Adam Jacot de Boinod
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-24
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780141959276

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The Wonder of Whiffling by Adam Jacot de Boinod Pdf

The Wonder of Whiffling is a hugely enjoyable, surprising and rewarding tour of English around the globe (with fine coinages from our English-speaking cousins across the pond, Down Under and elsewhere).Discover all sorts of words you've always wished existed but never knew, such as fornale, to spend one's money before it has been earned; cagg, a solemn vow or resolution not to get drunk for a certain time; and petrichor, the pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell. Delving passionately into the English language, Adam Jacot de Boinod also discovers why it is you wouldn't want to have dinner with a vice admiral of the narrow seas, why Jacobites toasted the little gentleman in black velvet, and why a Nottingham Goodnight is better than one from anywhere else.

Author : Mark Forsyth
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1848314302

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The Horologicon by Mark Forsyth Pdf

The Horologicon (or book of hours) gives you the most extraordinary words in the English language, arranged according to the hour of the day when you really need them. Do you wake up feeling rough? Then you’re philogrobolized. Pretending to work? That’s fudgelling, which may lead to rizzling if you feel sleepy after lunch, though by dinner time you will have become a sparkling deipnosophist. From Mark Forsyth, author of the bestselling The Etymologicon, this is a book of weird words for familiar situations. From ante-jentacular to snudge by way of quafftide and wamblecropt, at last you can say, with utter accuracy, exactly what you mean.

Author : Adam Jacot de Boinod
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007-02-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0143038524

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The Meaning of Tingo by Adam Jacot de Boinod Pdf

A whimsical linguistic tour of foreign words and phrases that do not have precise English-language equivalents includes such entries as the world's longest-known palindrome, the Dutch rendering of the sound of Rice Krispies cereal, and the Bolivian word that means, "I was rather too drunk last night and it's all their fault." Reprint. 40,000 first printing.