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01658aam a2200277Ki 4500 001 ADB9E08CECE311EA81C5C7DA34ECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20200902011506 008 190821s2020 vaua b 000 0 eng d 020 $a 1950496163 020 $a 9781950496167 (softcover) 035 $a (OCoLC)1112387817 040 $a YDX $b eng $c YDX $d OPW $d OCLCF $d IUO $d GO3 $d OQX $d IW5 $d SILO 082 04 $a 651.7 $2 23 100 1 $a Wiltfong, Bob, $e author. 245 14 $a The BS dictionary : $b uncovering the origins and true meanings of business speak / $c Bob Wiltfong, Tim Ito. 260 $a Alexandria, VA : $b ATD Press, $c [2020] 300 $a xiv, 313 pages : $b illustrations ; $c 19 cm 504 $a Includes bibliographical references. 520 $a Join authors Bob Wiltfong and Tim Ito as they take humorous aim at the common words and phrases of business. The dictionary has been used as a tool for social commentary and amusement for centuries, and the authors don't disappoint with their version, as they follow in the hallowed footsteps of Samuel Johnson, Ambrose Bierce, and Gustave Flaubert to succinctly reveal us to ourselves. The authors' researched and documented entries include definitions and a full etymology of favorite phrases like back of the envelope, boil the ocean, elephant in the room, and FAQ. This unique book will amuse and nudge business speakers as well as educate those who don't yet speak B.S. 650 0 $a Business communication. 650 0 $a Business writing. 700 1 $a Ito, Tim, $e author. 941 $a 1 952 $l GBPF771 $d 20200902012246.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=ADB9E08CECE311EA81C5C7DA34ECA4DBInitiate Another SILO Locator Search