Watson's Dictionary of Weasel Words, Contemporary Cliches, Cant & Management Jargon Tapa dura - 2004

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Good.

Knopf, Australia, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Don Watson says enough is enough already! The English language is complex and evolving, and can win minds, hearts and nations. Why don’t we try using it? Depending where you are on the change continuum, a quick pulse check will be in order, an alignment of goals and values and a scan of forthcoming weather events before you can move forward with your strategy. The level of customer-centric vigilance remains below acceptable benchmarks: managerial drivel and all kinds of weaselling continue to fill our mailboxes, inboxes, idiot boxes and our minds. Don Watson will make you cringe with recognition, and perhaps shame, and encourage you to rise up against the virus that has stolen truth and beauty from the language… 354 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Language; Language & Linguistics; Reference::Dictionary. ISBN: 1740513215. ISBN/EAN: 9781740513210. Inventory No: 267125..… Leer más

Knopf 2004 Hardback. Good.

Knopf, Sydney, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illustrator: Petty. introduction by author. Illustrated endpapers, by Petty, against a light green background. Navy blue coloured boards with silver coloured titles to the backstrip. Colour illustrated dustwrapper with black and white coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. Black-and-white photograph of the author to the rear fold over panel. A dictionary, of what the author calls "weasel words". In here you will find such jargon as; an involuntary career event -- you're fired, or a hospital that refers to "negative patient outcomes" -- patients have died. You'll find the definition of asset footprint or even plausible deniability and other words that obscure the true meaning of what people are trying to say. Softening of the back strip edges and rubbing of the book corners. Tanning of the textblock edges and age toning of the pages. Gift inscription to the top edge of the free… Leer más

Brand: Knopf, 0000-00-00. First Edition. hardcover. Used: Good.

Sydney: Knopf. 2004. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Inscribed and signed by Don Watson. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 357 pages. . 1st Edition. Hardback.