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Jackspeak

Jackspeak is a comprehensive reference guide to the humorous and colourful slang of the Senior Service, explaining in layman's termsthe otherwise cryptic everyday language of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines and the Fleet Air Arm. Featuring more than
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Jackspeak is a comprehensive reference guide to the humorous & colourful slang of the Senior Service, explaining in layman's termsthe otherwise cryptic everyday language of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines & the Fleet Air Arm. Featuring more than 4, 000 alphabetical entries, it was compiled by an ex-RM surgeon who spent 24 years in theservice. With useful cross-references & examples of common usagethroughout, along with excellent illustrations by Tugg, the cartoonistfrom service newspaper Navy News, it is the essential book forcurrent & ex-Navy personnel & their families, or anyone interested in the modern armed forces. Conway is proud to present a revised & updated edition of this classic volume, which is already acknowledged as the standard reference for every Jack, Jenny & Royal joining the Andrew, or for any civvy who wants a real insight into the unique culture of the Navy.

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Language - the method of communication used in different areas. Humans and computers have many different languages.
Navy - A dark blue colour, also an armed forces that operates out at sea
illustrations - Pictures typically in books and newspapers.
Classic - Something that is still like it was originally a high quality standard.
Reference - To prove evidence with a back up source.
Language - The way humans communicate either written and spoken.

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Waterstones is a leading high street and online bookseller with thirty years' experience. The company now has almost 300 stores throughout the UK, including the Piccadilly flagship store which is the largest bookshop in Europe. Other superstores are located in Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester and Bath. The largest stores stock around 200,000 titles while average shops stock around 30,000. Waterstones' customers are invited to browse and enjoy the unique selection of books that every shop strives to provide. The company is staffed by knowledgeable people who love books and are happy to help customers find the book they are looking for. Shops often contain cafes where customers may take a break from browsing and enjoy a little refreshment amidst the relaxing atmosphere. While browsing instore can be a rewarding way to buy books, Waterstones also operates a user friendly and streamlined website from which books can be ordered quickly and efficiently.
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