Based on the highly acclaimed seventh edition of the Oxford Dictionary of"ations, this new edition includes over 9, 000 of the most popular and widely-used"ations old and new, uniquely identified by searching the largest ongoing language research programme in the world, the Oxford English Corpus.
Contains over 8, 000"ations from 1914. As much a companion to the modern age as it is a useful reference tool, this title takes the reader on a tour, from Margot Asquith to Monica Lewinsky, from George V to Boutros Boutros-Galli and Jonathan Aitken to Frank Zappa.
A delightful collection of over 7, 000"ations on nearly 600 subjects, from Memory and Humour to Television and Weddings. Arranged thematically, it is easy to find the"ations you are looking for. With useful author descriptions and index, this collection is fully accessible whilst remaining a pleasure to browse.
The perfect answer to the question 'what's been said about this?' Whether the words you seek are a"ation, a proverb, or just a colourful phrase, this fully revised and updated reference book gives explanations and origins for apt and memorable sayings of all kinds from across the centuries.
* Most"ations never previously anthologised * 'A good gulp of hot whisky at bedtime - it's not very scientific, but it helps' Alexander Fleming * 'Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen.' Albert Einstein * 'All works of love are works of peace.' Mother Teresa
A major new edition of the most authoritative dictionary of"ations available brings you the wit and wisdom of past and present. Find that half-remembered line in a browser's paradise of over 20, 000 fully indexed"ations. 'When a thing has been said and well said, have no scruple: take it and copy it' - Anatole France
This updated collection offers a vivid picture of the world in the 20th and 21st centuries against a backdrop of landmark events. From Catherine Tate and The Simpsons, to Mother Teresa and Winston Churchill, here are the key voices of our time. An authoritative look-up reference, and an enjoyable source for browsing: the perfect gift.
Helps to enhance your conversation - or any speech - with witty"ations, thoughts and toasts on everything from marriage to alcohol, politics to civilisation, cinema to computers. This title features more than 2, 000"es and 800 proverbs that range from ancient thinkers such as Lao-Tzu and Plato to wit from modern entertainers like Letterman.
'An inch in the right direction is better than a mile in the wrong direction.' 'If you think your life is bland, then you haven't added enough flavour.' 'People who live in glass houses should never undress.' This pocket-sized book offers the thoughts for the day, ranging from the philosophical to the downright bizarre.
London has been one of the world's great cities for over 2, 000 years and has produced countless scholars, artists, rogues and wits, each of whom left their mark on the metropolis by their words or deeds. This title brings together their best and most memorable"ations, and a treasury of the sayings of the city's greatest residents.
This new collection offers a vivid picture of the world in the 21st century, against a backdrop of the landmark events leading up to it. From Catherine Tate and the Simpsons to Mother Teresa and Winston Churchill, here are the key voices of our time. An authoritative look-up reference, and an enjoyable source for browsing.
Brings together a range of wrongly remembered sayings, popular summaries of original thoughts, and apocryphal or unverifiable comments attributed to a particular person. By revealing what was (and was not) really said, this book presents the colour and inventiveness of language change.
In troubled times who better to turn to for advice and reassurance than the man who led Britain through her most difficult days - Winston Churchill. This title collects the famous and inspiring words of the man voted the Greatest Briton and one of history's most remarkable leaders.
Metaphors may be the most versatile tool in the toolbox of a person who is trying to express a powerful idea. This book discusses the use of metaphor in a variety of life settings. It presents metaphors in life altering situations; about the human condition; in wit and humor; insults and criticism; relationships; love; marriage; and, sex.