21st Century American English Compendium A Portable Guidebook for Translators, Interpreters, Writers, Editors, and Advanced Language Students

More than just a reference book, containing five dictionaries in one, this Compendium tells the story of American English in an enlightening & entertaining way. It will help you gain a whole new perspective on & a much deeper understanding of the most popular language in today's world. What are the most common American expressions? What's the difference between tabling a motionÓ in the U.S. & in the U.K.' Can you distinguish between a tortilla & a tostada? If someone calls you a Philadelphia lawyer,Ó should you take it as a compliment? These are but a few examples of what this Compendium helps you figure out. Picking up where the common dictionaries leave off, it provides a quick reference to the American language.Rubinstein, Marv is the author of '21st Century American English Compendium A Portable Guidebook for Translators, Interpreters, Writers, Editors, and Advanced Language Students', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756766931 and ISBN 0756766931.