Isbn: 9780671689087 - the play of words: fun and games for language lovers (53 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Learn the origins of popular phrases in the English language through this exciting book of games perfect for language lovers. Do you know the connection between the expression A HAROWING EXPERIENCE and agriculture, between BY AND LARGE and sailing, between GET YOUR GOAT and horses, or between STEAL YOUR THUNDER and show business? You probably have heard the comparisons HAPY AS A CLAM, SMART AS A WHIP, PLEASED AS PUNCH, DEAD AS A DORNAIL--but have you ever wondered why a clam should be happy, a whip smart, punch pleased, and a doornail dead? Through the fifty games included in The Play of Words you'll discover the answers to these questions as well as hundreds of other semantic delights that repose in our marvelous English language.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Learn the origins of popular phrases in the English language through this exciting book of games perfect for language lovers. Do you know the connection between the expression A HAROWING EXPERIENCE and agriculture, between BY AND LARGE and sailing, between GET YOUR GOAT and horses, or between STEAL YOUR THUNDER and show business? You probably have heard the comparisons HAPY AS A CLAM, SMART AS A WHIP, PLEASED AS PUNCH, DEAD AS A DORNAIL--but have you ever wondered why a clam should be happy, a whip smart, punch pleased, and a doornail dead? Through the fifty games included in The Play of Words you'll discover the answers to these questions as well as hundreds of other semantic delights that repose in our marvelous English language.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Learn the origins of popular phrases in the English language through this exciting book of games perfect for language lovers. Do you know the connection between the expression A HAROWING EXPERIENCE and agriculture, between BY AND LARGE and sailing, between GET YOUR GOAT and horses, or between STEAL YOUR THUNDER and show business? You probably have heard the comparisons HAPY AS A CLAM, SMART AS A WHIP, PLEASED AS PUNCH, DEAD AS A DORNAIL--but have you ever wondered why a clam should be happy, a whip smart, punch pleased, and a doornail dead? Through the fifty games included in The Play of Words you'll discover the answers to these questions as well as hundreds of other semantic delights that repose in our marvelous English language.…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Learn the origins of popular phrases in the English language through this exciting book of games perfect for language lovers. Do you know the connection between the expression A HAROWING EXPERIENCE and agriculture, between BY AND LARGE and sailing, between GET YOUR GOAT and horses, or between STEAL YOUR THUNDER and show business? You probably have heard the comparisons HAPY AS A CLAM, SMART AS A WHIP, PLEASED AS PUNCH, DEAD AS A DORNAIL--but have you ever wondered why a clam should be happy, a whip smart, punch pleased, and a doornail dead? Through the fifty games included in The Play of Words you'll discover the answers to these questions as well as hundreds of other semantic delights that repose in our marvelous English language.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Includes dust jacket. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

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1990 Lederer, Richard THE PLAY OF WORDS: FUN AND GAMES FOR LANGUAGE LOVERS NY: Pocket Books, c1990 first printing 274pp illustrated Bernie Cootner 8vo Fine hardcover in fine d/j.

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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Binding tight and square, Pages are clean and unmarked.

Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. Near Fine. Tan cloth spine, reddish brown boards, bright metallic copper lettering. NON price-clipped DJ [$16.95], clean, minimal edge wear. Pages [274] clean, tight. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.…

hardcover. Condición: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. This book is severely edgeworn. Heavily shelf worn. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.

Hardcover. Condición: Used - Very Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Used - Good.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Jacket has light edgewear. Boards have minor shelfwear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Size: 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Cootner, Bernie (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition, First Printing. New York: Pocket Books (Simon & Schuster), 1990. First Edition, First Printing. Very Good+/Fine. Bernie Cootner, Illustrator. First Printing in clean unclipped dust jacket. Rust brown boards with beige cloth spine, metallic lettering on spine. No bumping or wear; light foxing to spine cloth. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound - no cracking. Pages are clean with clean brown endpapers - no previous owner markings. Publisher's remainder mark on top text block page edges (black marker line). Clean bright dust jacket is unchipped, no wear, no tears, not price clipped. Enclosed in new archival quality removable mylar cover. From the author who wrote the best selling book, "Crazy English" this book invites his fellow word lovers to enjoy fun and games with one of the most glorious languages on planet Earth. Bernie Cootner, Illustrator (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good +. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Pocket Books Hardcover Printing. SIGNED BY AUTHOR with a Christmas presentation inscription. A very nice copy of book; light normal dust jacket wear. 274 pages. Cootner, Bernie (ilustrador). SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Book.

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