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"An enlightening linguistic journey through a thousand years of feminist language - and what we can learn from the vivid vocabulary that English once had for women's bodies, experiences, and sexuality. So many of the words that we use to chronicle women's lives feel awkward or alien. Medical terms are scrupulously accurate but antiseptic. Slang and obscenities have shock value, yet they perpetuate taboos. Where are the plain, honest words for women's...

Discusses how the world of finance and economics really works, from the terms and conditions of personal checking accounts to the deliberate concealments of bankers, and explains hundreds of common economic terms.

A particularly versatile reference work for all those needing a guide to botanical terminology and plant structure.

The profession of occupational therapy has a highly specialised language, but until now there have been no standard definitions of its key terms. Based on the work of the terminology project group of the European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE), this book selects and defines the core building blocks of occupational therapy theory. Consensus definitions of a wide range of terms are developed through an analysis of published...

Simple text and illustrations teach readers common words for sports and games in both English and Spanish.--

Phenomenal customer service can't be put into words. Or can it? Let's face it, dealing with customers isn't easy. They aren't always right--or even pleasant--but knowing the right words to use can make all the difference. Powerful Phrases for Effective Customer Service shares over 700 phrases and scripts that have been proven time and again to defuse even the most difficult interactions. Covering 30 challenging customer behaviors and 20 tough employee-caused...

"Uniform medical terminology is a critical part of the language used in all health care fields. From the language used by doctors and veterinarians to transcriptionists, drug and equipment sales reps, and even attorneys and insurance caseworkers, every medical term has a standard pronunciation, definition, and spelling. Medical Terminology For Dummies gets students and interested readers up to speed on medical terminology fundamentals, helping them...

Presents information on essential tools and hardware needed for everyday home repair and improvement, with tips on use.