Bild 1 von 1
Sticker, Koteletts und Bikinis: Die militärischen Ursprünge aller
Artikelzustand:
2 verfügbar
Preis:
US $8,98
Ca.CHF 8,02
- Sofort-KaufenSticker, Koteletts und Bikinis: Die militärischen Ursprünge aller
Versand:
Standort: NY, USA
Lieferung:
Lieferung zwischen Sa, 29. Jun und Fr, 5. Jul nach 43230 bei heutigem Zahlungseingang
Rücknahmen:
Zahlungen:
Sicher einkaufen
Angaben zum Verkäufer
- 97,9% positive Bewertungen
Angemeldet als gewerblicher Verkäufer
Der Verkäufer ist für dieses Angebot verantwortlich.
eBay-Artikelnr.:394469492324
Artikelmerkmale
- Artikelzustand
- Title
- Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis: The military origins of everyd
- ISBN
- 9781846033001
- EAN
- 9781846033001
- Book Title
- Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis : the Military Origin of Everyday Words and Phrases
- Book Series
- General Military Ser.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Item Length
- 7.3 in
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, History
- Topic
- Military Science, Military / General
- Item Weight
- 15.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 4.7 in
- Number of Pages
- 280 Pages
Über dieses Produkt
Product Information
Did you know they started 'hearing through the grapevine' during the American Civil War? It was a reference to the telegraph lines used for communicating with the army. These looked like twisted grapevines. And why does the phrase now suggest unreliable information? Because the lines were used by enemy troops to send false battle reports. Similarly, 'deadline' has a rather disturbing and extremely sinister origin. Again originating in the American Civil War it refers to an actual line drawn in the dirt or marked by a fence around prisoners. If the prisoners crossed this line the guards would shoot to kill. And of course, "Cut to the quick," originally meant a sword blow that cut through the armor and into the flesh beneath. Jam-packed with many amazing facts, Stickler's Sideburns and Bikinis is an intriguing and entertaining trip through the words and phrases that originated in the military but are now used by soldier and civilian alike. The sources of many are surprising and their original use is often far removed from how we use the word today. From 'duds' to 'freelancers' and 'morris dancing' to 'snooker' this enthralling book describes the military origins of words that we all use without thought on a daily basis.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1846033004
ISBN-13
9781846033001
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65583799
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis : the Military Origin of Everyday Words and Phrases
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Military Science, Military / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History
Book Series
General Military Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Item Length
7.3 in
Item Width
4.7 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
" Essential Endocrinology has been a brilliant book for my general medicine placement. It is concise and well-illustrated, and its handy size means it is not a hassle to carry it when away in regional hospitals. The case histories have been a particularly useful feature of the book to test my understanding of endocrinology in a clinically relevant manner. I feel the content of the book is pitched perfectly for medical students. Recently I have had to teach the topics of adrenal and thyroid hormones and the clinical applications to preclinical students. This book has been particularly useful during preparation, as it dedicates 2 chapters specifically to them. It covers the physiology in good detail without being excessive. Perhaps in a future edition, there could be a page or two in each chapter dedicated to the relevant histology since this is something that would be relevant to preclinical students and the book is recommended as the core text for second year med students studying endocrinology at Cambridge." ( Medical student supervisor, Cambridge Unversity ) "I love this book, it is everything I am currently looking for as a 5th year about to sit finals, and I will be reading every chapter in preparation." ( Final year medical student, University of Glasgow ) "I am very impressed at the ease with which I am reading some of the hardest material - especially the molecular basis of endocrinology" ( Psychiatry Resident, University of Cincinnati ), Osprey Publishings' FUBAR - last years dictionary of military slang - was widely praised, and received wide coverage in national media circles, including featuring in an article in The Spectator, "... Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis is consistent in content, formatting, and layout. Each word is accompanied by a paragraph of its history (or more, as the case may be) as to how the word came into the language. Even mayonnaise, which I dip my French fries into much to the horror of ketchup-loving friends, has its origin in the military (a victory dinner with very few ingredients resulted in the invention on mahonnaise in the Port of Mahon by a military chef). Graeme Donald has taken great pains to research the word origins in his book and makes a point of not relying solely on English experts but also on military experts who sometimes have a different view on the origins of a word. For words with unresolved disagreements, Donald provides both (along with his e-mail if you want to weigh in on which version is right). Overall, this is a compact and well-done book that can be read cover to cover or in random bits as the mood strikes you." - www.booklorn.com -------- Osprey Publishings' FUBAR - 2007's dictionary of military slang - was widely praised, and received wide coverage in national media circles, including featuring in an article in The Spectator From the Hardcover edition., "... Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis is consistent in content, formatting, and layout. Each word is accompanied by a paragraph of its history (or more, as the case may be) as to how the word came into the language. Even mayonnaise, which I dip my French fries into much to the horror of ketchup-loving friends, has its origin in the military (a victory dinner with very few ingredients resulted in the invention on mahonnaise in the Port of Mahon by a military chef). Graeme Donald has taken great pains to research the word origins in his book and makes a point of not relying solely on English experts but also on military experts who sometimes have a different view on the origins of a word. For words with unresolved disagreements, Donald provides both (along with his e-mail if you want to weigh in on which version is right). Overall, this is a compact and well-done book that can be read cover to cover or in random bits as the mood strikes you." - www.booklorn.com -------- Osprey Publishings' FUBAR - 2007's dictionary of military slang - was widely praised, and received wide coverage in national media circles, including featuring in an article in The Spectator, "...Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis is consistent in content, formatting, and layout. Each word is accompanied by a paragraph of its history (or more, as the case may be) as to how the word came into the language. Even mayonnaise, which I dip my French fries into much to the horror of ketchup-loving friends, has its origin in the military (a victory dinner with very few ingredients resulted in the invention on mahonnaise in the Port of Mahon by a military chef). Graeme Donald has taken great pains to research the word origins in his book and makes a point of not relying solely on English experts but also on military experts who sometimes have a different view on the origins of a word. For words with unresolved disagreements, Donald provides both (along with his e-mail if you want to weigh in on which version is right). Overall, this is a compact and well-done book that can be read cover to cover or in random bits as the mood strikes you." -- www.booklorn.com
Lccn
2008-301403
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
422
Lc Classification Number
Pe1583.D66 2008
Copyright Date
2008
Artikelbeschreibung des Verkäufers
Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers
USt-IdNr.:
- GB 724498118
Der Verkäufer ist für dieses Angebot verantwortlich.
eBay-Artikelnr.:394469492324
Verpackung und Versand
Artikelstandort:
NY, USA
Versand nach:
Weltweit
Ausgeschlossen:
Alaska/Hawaii, Argentinien, Barbados, Brasilien, China, Französisch-Guayana, Französisch-Polynesien, Guadeloupe, Irland, Libyen, Martinique, Mexiko, Neukaledonien, Puerto Rico, Russische Föderation, Réunion, Südafrika, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vereinigtes Königreich
| Verpackung und Versand | Nach | Service | Lieferung*Siehe Lieferhinweise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kostenloser Versand | USA | Sparversand (USPS Media MailTM) | Lieferung zwischen Sa, 29. Jun und Fr, 5. Jul nach 43230 |
| Bearbeitungszeit |
|---|
| Der Verkäufer verschickt den Artikel innerhalb von 2 Werktagen nach Zahlungseingang. |
| Steuern |
|---|
| An der Kasse fallen ggf. Steuern an. Mehr erfahrenMehr erfahren zu Steuern auf eBay-Käufe. |
Mehrwertsteuer für diesen Artikel #394469492324
Mehrwertsteuer für diesen Artikel #394469492324
Der Verkäufer berechnet Mehrwertsteuer für Artikel, die in die folgenden Bundesstaaten verschickt werden:
| Bundesstaat | Steuersatz für Sales Tax |
|---|
Rücknahmebedingungen
| Frist für Kontaktaufnahme mit dem Verkäufer nach Erhalt Artikels: | Rückerstattung erfolgt in folgender Form: | Rücksendung |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Tage | Geld zurück | Käufer zahlt Rückversand |
Der Käufer trägt die Rücksendekosten.
| Rücknahmebedingungen im Detail |
|---|
| Rücknahme akzeptiert |
Zahlungsdaten
Zahlungsmethoden
Beliebte Kategorien in diesem Shop
Angemeldet als gewerblicher Verkäufer
Verkäuferbewertungen (515'035)
e***b (590)- Bewertung vom Käufer.
Letzter Monat
Bestätigter Kauf
Great book
e***v (3530)- Bewertung vom Käufer.
Letzter Monat
Bestätigter Kauf
As described, great book, recommended seller. A++++++++++++++++++
d***r (176)- Bewertung vom Käufer.
Letzter Monat
Bestätigter Kauf
shipped fast and arrived in great condition!! thanks!!
Noch mehr entdecken:
- Erwachsene Masters of the Universe Hörbücher und Hörspiele,
- Masters of the Universe Jugendliche Hörbücher und Hörspiele,
- Masters of the Universe Jugendliche Hörbücher und Hörspiele,
- Erwachsene Masters of the Universe Hörbücher und Hörspiele,
- Erwachsene Masters of the Universe Hörbücher und Hörspiele auf Deutsch,
- Masters-of-the-Universe - Europa-Editions Hörbücher und Hörspiele,
- Masters-of-the-Universe - Europa-Editions-Erwachsene Hörbücher und Hörspiele,
- Shades-of-Grey-Belletristik - Bücher,
- The Walking Dead Belletristik-Bücher,
- Robert-Kirkman-The-Walking - Dead-Belletristik-Bücher