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Ducks in a Row: An A-Z of Offlish: the Definitive Guide to the Language of Office English
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
Ducks in a Row: An A-Z of Offlish: the Definitive Guide to the Language of Office English
Contributors:
By (Author) Carl Newbrook
Publisher:
Octopus Publishing Group
Imprint:
Short Books Ltd
Publication Date:
1st February 2007
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
288
Dimensions:
Width 128mm, Height 196mm, Spine 18mm
Weight:
200g
Description
Celebrates the absurd language of Office English, or Offlish - workplace slang, common jargon, bogus phrases and the myriad ridiculous idioms that we use to impress and confuse our colleagues and to climb the greasy pole of corporate advancement.
Author Bio
Carl Newbrook was born in 1960. He has a PhD from Oxford and worked for 15 years as a bookseller. He lives in Camden, North London.
