About this product: This is the only encyclopedia and social history of swearing and foul language in the English-speaking world. It covers the various social dynamics that generate swearing, foul language, and insults in the entire range of the English language. While the emphasis is on American and British English, the different major global varieties, such as Australian, Canadian, South African, and Caribbean English are also covered. A-Z entries cover the full range of swearing and foul language in English, including fascinating details on the history and origins of each term and the social context in which it found expression. Categories include blasphemy, obscenity, profanity, the categorization of women and races, and modal varieties, such as the ritual insults of Renaissance "flyting" and modern "sounding" or "playing the dozens." Entries cover the historical dimension of the language, from Anglo-Saxon heroic oaths and the surprising power of medieval profanity, to the strict censorship of the Renaissance and the vibrant, modern language of the streets. Social factors, such as stereotyping, xenophobia, and the dynamics of ethnic slurs, as well as age and gender differences in swearing are also addressed, along with the major taboo words and the complex and changing nature of religious, sexual, and racial taboos.
About this product: Computer security specialist Jonathan Davis's daily routine includes monitoring firewall and intrusion detection logs for a large financial services company in Palm Springs, California. The job is mind-numbing until, like some of his fellow employees, he begins compromising the privacy of others--the very thing he was hired to protect--for his own amusement. It isn't long before Davis comes upon a scandalous e-mail from one of Hollywood's hottest stars. A recovering gambling addict swimming in debt, Davis believes his prayers are answered when he sells the star's e-mail to a gossip magazine for a hefty sum. With his debts paid off, he intends to put the indiscretion behind him--but the magazine wants more and will go to any lengths to get it. As if that isn't enough to keep him up at night, Davis becomes privy to a sinister plot to murder the very celebrity whose secrets he has been selling. With his love life in turmoil, his career in the balance, and his very life on the line, Davis must summon more than his technical expertise to save his girlfriend, her daughter, and Hollywood s elite. Mark Stone's Behind the Screen is a technological thriller that will make anyone think twice before hitting Send.
About this product: In this study of profane words, their origins, and their impact on our daily lives, the author shows us why words are our most important weapon and why we must learn to use them correctly.
About this product: This book highlights how our culture has been lulled into gross over-use of God's name in common, everyday speech. God's name is holy and powerful, thus our guide for usage of His name must extend beyond cultural relativity. Is "Oh, My Gosh!" Profanity? poses an intriguing question that some have wondered about, and many others have never even considered. Is it a worthy question? First of all, what is profanity? What does the Bible teach about the name of God? What is the history behind so many of our common exclamations and expletives? The answers to these and many more questions will entertain and enlighten the reader. A challenge will emerge to control our tongues and to understand why we say what we say.
About this product: Swearing in the English language has a long history that encompasses a rich variety of modes, including heroic oaths, sacred undertakings, profane and blasphemous curses, taboo insults charged with sexual and excremental "four-letter" words, competitive foul language, and racist "hate speech". Tracing the history of this intriguing cultural phenomenon from its Anglo-Saxon traditions and those of the Middle Ages, through Shakespeare, the Enlightenment, and the Victorian Era to the Lady Chatterley's Lover trial and various current trends, Geoffrey Hughes explores a fascinating, little-discussed, yet irrepressible part of our linguistic heritage. This edition contains a new Postscript updating various contemporary developments, such as the growth of political correctness.
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An intriguing novel filled with adventure and plot twists that will please the reader.
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The perfect Father's Day gift!
After the death of his wife, aerospace engineer Clyde McFadden slips away from mainstream life. All he wants to do is fly his biplane and grow alfalfa in Black Pine, Idaho. Then Clyde innocently crosses paths with Alan and Reggie, two scientists with a secret, who are willing to kill for a carefully concealed mine filled with pure gold.
The scientists leave Clyde for dead, entombed in the mine deep below Black Pine Peak. Following his miraculous escape, the reclusive alfalfa farmer is swept into spellbinding intrigue, danger and mayhem that will leave you breathless.
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Wassom has done his homework in this tightly woven tale of adventure. Fast-paced and imaginative, here's a page-turner that leaves the reader wanting more.
Richard Tracy, Sacramento Bee
Warren Wassom melded all the right elements-adventure, technology and suspense- when he forged this must-read thriller. You can take this one to the bank!
Stephen E. Burrows of Carmichael,California
Author of Life Without Cheap Sunglasses
With Pure Gold, Warren Wassom has staked his claim as a top-notch adventure novelist. I can't wait for his next delivery of intrigue and feverish action.
Gary Zavoral, founding editor of The Latter-day Messenger and former entertainment editor at The Sacramento Union
ISBN: 1-55517-607-0, SIZE: 6"x9"
About this product: This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on April 18, 2004. The length of the article is 703 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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