Gerald odriscoll (201 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. For centuries the sailors of the Royal Navy have been famous for their colourful language. Trapped aboard leaky ships and creaking vessels for months, sometimes years, on end, the crews developed a peculiar language all of their own. Veteran sailor Gerald ODriscoll celebrated the Royal Navy's heydey and preserved its unique language in this hilarious and fascinating collection. Taking the reader from 'Acting green' all the way to 'Water-rat', A Dictionary of Naval Slang is a treasury of naval argot, jargon, lingo and cant, and a window on the lost world of living on the high seas. First published in 1943, this modern gift edition comes with a foreword by author and former Royal Navy submariner Richard Humphreys. Clampy - Nickname for the owner of very large feet. Gutzkrieg - A pain in the stomach. Rum-fiend - As the term implies, a man who is a glutton for rum. Scaly-back - A veteran; one who has been too long in the navy. Tin-eye - Nickname given to anyone who sports a monocle. Wall-flower - Scathing reference to any ship which remains moored to a dockyard wall for a long period. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Condizione: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New. For centuries the sailors of the Royal Navy have been famous for their colourful language. Trapped aboard leaky ships and creaking vessels for months, sometimes years, on end, the crews developed a peculiar language all of their own.Veteran sailor Gerald O'Driscoll celebrated the Royal Navy's heydey and preserved its unique language in this hilarious and fascinating collection.Taking the reader from 'Acting green' all the way to 'Water-rat', A Dictionary of Naval Slang is a treasury of naval argot, jargon, lingo and cant, and a window on the lost world of living on the high seas.First published in 1943, this modern gift edition comes with a foreword by author and former Royal Navy submariner Richard Humphreys.Clampy - Nickname for the owner of very large feet.Gutzkrieg - A pain in the stomach.Rum-fiend - As the term implies, a man who is a glutton for rum.Scaly-back - A veteran; one who has been too long in the navy.Tin-eye - Nickname given to anyone who sports a monocle.Wall-flower - Scathing reference to any ship which remains moored to a dockyard wall for a long period.…

Softbound. Condizione: Very Good. Remarkable condition for this massive tome on Freedom.

Hardback. Condizione: New. For centuries the sailors of the Royal Navy have been famous for their colourful language. Trapped aboard leaky ships and creaking vessels for months, sometimes years, on end, the crews developed a peculiar language all of their own.Veteran sailor Gerald O'Driscoll celebrated the Royal Navy's heydey and preserved its unique language in this hilarious and fascinating collection.Taking the reader from 'Acting green' all the way to 'Water-rat', A Dictionary of Naval Slang is a treasury of naval argot, jargon, lingo and cant, and a window on the lost world of living on the high seas.First published in 1943, this modern gift edition comes with a foreword by author and former Royal Navy submariner Richard Humphreys.Clampy - Nickname for the owner of very large feet.Gutzkrieg - A pain in the stomach.Rum-fiend - As the term implies, a man who is a glutton for rum.Scaly-back - A veteran; one who has been too long in the navy.Tin-eye - Nickname given to anyone who sports a monocle.Wall-flower - Scathing reference to any ship which remains moored to a dockyard wall for a long period.…

hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 9-10 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Trapped aboard leaky ships and creaking vessels for months, sometimes years, on end, the crews developed a peculiar language all of their own. The Royal Navy's heyday is long past and much of the sailor's vocabulary has vanished with it. But before it disappeared once and for all, veteran sailor Gerald O'Driscoll preserved its unique language in this sometimes hilarious but always fascinating compendium of nautical language.Taking the reader from "Abaft the Screen" all the way through the alphabet to "Wet at the boat hoist", A Dictionary of Naval Slang is a treasury of naval argot, jargon, lingo, and cant. First published in 1943, this modern gift edition comes with a foreword by author and former Royal Navy submariner Richard Humphreys.Elephant's part - fig.: The part of the spectator. One who elects to watch others working and does not make any attempt to lend a hand is said to be doing the elephant's part.Get your lugs back - fig.: In the imperative mood is an unconventional invitation to eat, drink and be merry.Rum fiend: As the term implies, a man who is a glutton for rum; also "the hard-featured toper who presides at the "fanny" and serves out "shaky" tots in order to insure more "plussers" for himself.Tin-eye -nomen.: Nickname given to anyone who sports a monocle. For centuries the sailors of the Royal Navy have been famous for their colourful language and idiosyncratic turn of phrase. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. A Dictionary of Naval Slang. Book.

Softcover. Condizione: Fair. 172 pages. Ex-university library book, reinforced with tape on the spine and cover edge, pages toned; a good solid reading copy overall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Economics; ISBN: 0836206630. ISBN/EAN: 9780836206630. Inventory No: 212152.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 270 Pages. 13 x 18cms. signed copy, in dustwrapper torn and frayed. ak Popular book of naval humour. Life on lower deck.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 224 pages. 7.80x5.08x0.35 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: Very Good. : Este libro de Gerald P. O'Driscoll y Mario Rizzo, publicado por Unión Editorial en 2009, explora la economía del tiempo y la ignorancia. Originalmente publicado en 1985, esta edición en español se basa en la edición inglesa de 1996. Considerado un clásico, el libro analiza la economía austriaca y critica las concepciones económicas tradicionales, destacando la incertidumbre y el conocimiento en la actividad del mercado. EAN: 9788472094819 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Negocios y Economía Título: La economía del tiempo y la ignorancia Autor: Gerald P. O'Driscoll| Mario Rizzo Editorial: Unión Editorial Idioma: es-ES Páginas: 310 Formato: tapa dura.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.