{"product_id":"the-mad-world-of-sign-language-isbn-9781781313657","title":"The Mad World of Sign Language","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you have ever been asked to ‘not keep your legs’, offered a ‘villain roast bighead’ for lunch, or even thought of visiting Buckshutem Wildlife Reserve, you will know that the English language is truly in a parlous condition.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mad World of Sign Language\u003c\/i\u003e is a compendium of the most inappropriate, confusing, poorly translated and downright bizarre signs from every corner of the globe,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eas spotted by the readers of the \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e whilst on their travels\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e It seems that few things amuse and appal this eagle-eyed tribe as much as the abuse, misuse, mistranslation and utter mangling of the English language. Here we present an entertaining round-the-world tour of their most egregious and amusing sightings, as collected by the weekly feature \u003ci\u003eSign Language.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ailing art of signwriting offers a timely warning about the imperilled state of modern English, both here and abroad. What more efficient and hilarious way to make the point?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurum Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44896604946661,"sku":"NP9781781313657","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_719385be-7cb4-49f7-9f91-01bda9a08c39.jpg?v=1773106462","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-mad-world-of-sign-language-isbn-9781781313657","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}