About this title: The companion volume to a PBS special, this is the tale of the surprising discoveries the authors made while interviewing a host of native speakers and observing everyday verbal interactions across the country. High school & older.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harvest Books
Date Published: 2005-11-14
ISBN-13:9780156032889ISBN:0156032880
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harvest Books
Date Published: 2005-11-14
ISBN-13:9780156032889ISBN:0156032880
Description: Very good. Very minimal damage to the cover (no holes or tears, only minimal scuff marks), in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, minimal to no highlighting/under. read more
Description: Good. 0385511981 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. No Dust Jacket as Issued. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Book shows moderate wear/ spine tight/ covers slightly creased; moderate edge wear/ corners creased/ readers slant/ several pages have underlining and margin notes. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Date Published: 2004-12-28
ISBN-13:9780385511988ISBN:0385511981
Description: New. Book is Brand New, Gift condition. Free tracking # included! International buyers are welcome. We ship every business day. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Description: Very Good. 0156032880 24074 PB: spine smooth, text clean, cover has slight shelf wear-allow up to 21 business days for standard USPS media m ai l. wt1lbpf. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Doubleday, New York
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780739456736ISBN:0739456733
Description: Near Very Good. 5.5 x 8 trade paperback book. White and blue lettering on the red spine and cover. 228 pages. Stain on back cover and rear pages. Slight wear. Tight binding. Near Very Good condition. read more
"Three ideas resonate: Everyone has an accent. Langauge is constantly changing. Linguistic style can divorce, unite, and individualize people and regions."
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