- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Adams Media; illustrated edition edition (Mar 1 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1598693271
- ISBN-13: 978-1598693270
- Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 16 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #571,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
This book tosses aside fluffy new age sensitivity in favour of embracing your inner wolverine. It explores the subtleties of each topic, including gender differences, word histories, and dangerous double meanings. Chapters include how to teach assertive language to a child, put-downs by and for each gender, put-downs for the office, and how to handle courtship. It is filled with boxes, legal disclaimers, and etymology, it's naughty, but very funny.
About the Author
For nearly a decade, linguist and teacher A.C. Kemp has been helping the public understand American slang, both on the Web and in the classroom. In 2002, she created SlangCity.com, a project that draws on her skills in writing, researching, marketing, and Web design. The website has won numerous awards, and has been recommended by such diverse sources as the Daily Mirror, and Writer's Digest.
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3.6 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Snarkalicious, April 21 2008
By Medievalia "Medievalia" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Perfect Insult for Every Occasion: Lady Snark's Guide to Common Discourtesy (Paperback)
An artful and humorous take on society, language and manners--as well as ample advice for a carefully considered jab to the social solar plexus. Author AC Kemp manages to pay homage to the best nineteenth-century etiquette guides while also giving an instructive and amusing tour of slang, insults, and the art of the backhanded compliment through the character of Lady Snark. Socialites, beware!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Snarkily, sarcastically, and wittily, Nov 30 2008
By Jeri Nevermind "loves to read" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Perfect Insult for Every Occasion: Lady Snark's Guide to Common Discourtesy (Paperback)
This very cute book would be a perfect stocking stuffer for someone who suffers from the dreaded Always Nice syndrome.How to handle a pointed comment about well you look for your old, old age:
"Thank you....I wish I could say the same" (p 115).
You will learn how to handle the bimbo who is stealing your husband. How to deal with the bully in your classroom. And how to deal with the drunk in your Christmas party.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smart AND funny, Jun 30 2008
By WordLover - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Perfect Insult for Every Occasion: Lady Snark's Guide to Common Discourtesy (Paperback)
This is a funny book of edginess and insults, wrapped around an insightful book about the way we use language. Highly recommended both for laughs and "aha" moments...
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