Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, 1942
Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, 1942

Author: United States. War Department

Publisher: Instructions for Servicemen

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13:

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In 1942 the United States War Department distributed a handbook to American Servicemen advising them on the peculiarities of the 'British, their country, and their ways'. The guide was intended to lessen the culture shock for those embarking on their first trip to Great Britain, and for the most part, abroad. The instructions are a wonderful interpretation of the differences between the two allies. By turns hilarious and poignant, many observations remain quaintly relevant today.Every page is full of enchantingly nostalgic advice and observations. Reproduced in a style reminiscent of the era, this is a wonderfully evocative war-time memento.The reader, from whatever country, will revel in the amusing and terrifically truthful American perception of the British character and country.

Rules, Britannia
Rules, Britannia

Author: Toni Summers Hargis

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1429905190

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How do you respond to a dinner invitation that says "Eight for eight thirty"? What might induce you to get off a London train at a place called Mud Chute? When is it okay to drive over a sleeping policeman? And why do teh Brits keep saying "Who's she, the cat's mother"? Rules, Britannia is an invaluable resource for Americans who want to make a smooth transition when visiting or relocating to the UK. This entertaining and practical insider's guide contains scores of established do's and dont's that only a Brit would know. Most of us know that an elevator is called a "lifet," a toilet is a "loo," and the trunk of your car is the "boot," but who would have a clue about a "sprog" or a "gobsmacked berk"? These phrases are part of daily conservation in the UK, and leave many visiting Americans as baffled as if they listening to a foreign language. Covering such essential topics as vocabulary, house- or "flat"-hunting, business culture, child rearing, and even relationship etiqutte, Rules, Britannia will ease the anxiety that comes with a transatlantic move or extended visit, and is sure to make any old Yank feel like a regular Joe Bloggs.

Divided by a Common Language
Divided by a Common Language

Author: Christopher Davies

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2007-09-26

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780547350288

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This guide to the language differences between the United States and United Kingdom is “a fascinating collection full of all kinds of surprises” (Minneapolis Star Tribune). Taxi rank . . . toad in the hole . . . dustman . . . fancy dress . . . American visitors to London (or viewers of British TV shows) might be confused by these terms. But most Britons would be equally puzzled by words like caboose, bleachers, and busboy. In Divided by a Common Language, Christopher Davies explains these expressions and discusses the many differences in pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary between British and American English. He compares the customs, manners, and practical details of daily life in the United Kingdom and the United States, and American readers will enjoy his account of American culture as seen through an Englishman’s eyes. Davies tops it off with an amusing list of expressions that sound innocent enough in one country but make quite the opposite impression in the other. Two large glossaries help travelers translate from one variety of English to the other, and additional lists explain the distinctive words of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. This delightful book is the ideal companion for travelers—or anyone who enjoys the many nuances of language.

American Cooking in England
American Cooking in England

Author: Delora Jones

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780953355709

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American Cooking in England is designed not just for Americans living in England but also for anyone who owns a cookbook written for the American market. It contains around 50 American recipes that have been home-tested in England.

Discovering American History in England
Discovering American History in England

Author: Catherine Leitch

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781904832386

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Surprising discoveries you will find in this book include: The governor of Massachusetts who was beheaded on Tower Hill, The American Indian who was presented to King George III and refused to bow, The showman who made and flew the first airplane in England, The American actor who was responsible for the rebuilding of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, The first woman to take a seat in the House of Commons. One of the most prolific contributors to the Oxford English Dictionary-a former American military surgeon, convicted of murder and held in one of England's most notorious asylums for the criminally insane.

Understanding the British: a Hilarious Guide from Apologising to Wimbledon
Understanding the British: a Hilarious Guide from Apologising to Wimbledon

Author: Adam Fletcher

Publisher:

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9781724018205

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The British are not who you think they are... In fact, they're not even who they think they are! Come on a hilarious tour of the most misunderstood people on Earth. Throwing away all the usual, boring stereotypes, best-selling author (and Brit) Adam Fletcher will explain: - What cricket has to do with the Grim Reaper. - When you shouldn't say sorry. - The real reason Brexit happened. - Which secret religion every Brit is a member of. - The twenty most annoying phrases in the English language. - What every Brit automatically does when left alone. - The revolutionary hangover cure invented in Scotland. - The secret ideology behind roundabouts. - The Ten Commandments of British humour. And much more. Packed with warmth, humour, honesty, insight, and more than forty hilarious illustrations, Understanding the British is the definitive irreverent guide to a strange nation--a book that will appeal to lovers of George Mikes, Bill Bryson, and George Mahood. The truth about the British will surprise you. Discover it now! Bonus: includes a How British Are You? quiz that will reveal just how well you understand the British mentality.

The Rough Guide to England
The Rough Guide to England

Author:

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2004-03

Total Pages: 1134

ISBN-13: 9781843532491

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This is a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute handbook to England. It includes recommendations of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in all budget ranges and in all regions. It also includes accounts of every type of attraction.

A Bibliography of British History, 1914-1989
A Bibliography of British History, 1914-1989

Author: Keith Robbins

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 962

ISBN-13: 9780198224969

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Containing over 25,000 entries, this unique volume will be absolutely indispensable for all those with an interest in Britain in the twentieth century. Accessibly arranged by theme, with helpful introductions to each chapter, a huge range of topics is covered. There is a comprehensiveindex.