{"title":"Marshall Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarshall Hall’s works offer a delightful dive into British humour, capturing everyday moments with witty charm and a light-hearted touch. Readers can expect a playful exploration of the quirks and idiosyncrasies of modern life, often presented with a disarming honesty and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom amusing anecdotes to clever observations, Hall’s writing is both entertaining and relatable. His books invite readers to find humour in the familiar, making them perfect companions for those who appreciate British wit and a cheeky perspective on the everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blimey-im-knackered-by-marshall-hall-9781945501494","title":"Blimey, I'm Knackered!","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrit Speak for Yanks!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote, \"We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language.\" One would think, in a world homogenised by technology and social media, that differences between British English and American English would gradually disappear. Ask any recent traveller, though, and you'll learn that plenty of linguistic idiosyncrasies persist, and new ones emerge all the time. Folks on both sides of the pond may be in closer touch than ever before, but we are still, as George Bernard Shaw purportedly noted, \"two nations divided by a common language.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlimey, I'm Knackered!\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect companion for anyone desiring to bridge the gap between US and UK English or who simply enjoys the evolution of language and culture. American scholar and longtime UK resident Marshall Hall has organised his insightful definitions and explanations of British idioms, colloquialisms, abbreviations, acronyms, and slang into nineteen entertaining and revealing chapters covering everything from transportation and food to politics, education, and wardrobe. Making the book truly comprehensive are sections on pejoratives and \"naughty bits.\" Hall's often amusing explanations make the book an engaging read for language lovers and travellers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharming pen-and-ink illustrations by \u003cstrong\u003eMark Cowie\u003c\/strong\u003e add whimsy and humour to this entertaining, useful, and unique compendium. No American need ever be befuddled again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595820318956,"sku":"9781945501494","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781945501494-blimey-i-m-knackered.jpg?v=1777908478"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marshall-hall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}