the slang, jargon, abbreviations, acronyms, nomenclature, nicknames, pseudonyms, slogans, specs, euphemisms, double-talk, chants, and names and places of the era of United States involvement in Vietnam
An illustrated alphabet that focuses on American-English words borrowed from cultures in North, South, and Central America, including abalone, opossum, and zopilote, and providing pronunciation and information on each of the featured words.
Contains a collection of slang words from African American, Chicano, Jewish, sports, movie, hip hop, and drug sub-culture as well as words from the 1960s beatniks generation to show how different cultures and communities have communicated over the years.
speaking styles from George Washington to George W. Bush
Metcalf, Allan A
2004
Describes how the presidents of the United States have spoken and how Americans have received them, including regional accents, the influences of speechwriters, and words presidents have favored, and contains linguistic profiles of the forty-three presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush.
Discusses the ways young children learn to read and write, exploring such topics as literacy awareness, concepts about print in English and other languages, fostering independence in early writing, introducing storybooks, and accommodating diversity.
an autism spectrum guide to the confusing world of idioms, metaphors, and everyday expressions
Barton, Michael
2012
Provides individuals with autism with a guide to understanding everyday idioms, metaphors, and expressions. Features black-and-white illustrations throughout.
