This updated collection offers a vivid picture of the world in the 20th & 21st centuries against a backdrop of landmark events. From Catherine Tate & The Simpsons, to Mother Teresa & Winston Churchill, here are the key voices of our time. An authoritative look-up reference, & an enjoyable source for browsing: the perfect gift. ...
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 & the Simpsons to Mother Teresa & Winston Churchill, here are the key voices of our time. An authoritative look-up reference, & an enjoyable source for browsing. ...
Drawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary & offering coverage of over 6, 000 slang words & expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most lively & authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th & 21st centuries. ...
Covers the musical terms in English & other European languages generally used in Western music. This dictionary features over 2, 500 A-Z entries which provide definitions across a range of subjects including rhythm, metre, scales, harmony & counterpoint, notational systems, performance practice, computer applications, genres, & more. ...
Presents a comprehensive & systematic survey of phrasal verbs, with over 11, 000 references. Examples of use are taken from a wide range of contemporary sources, many drawn from the Oxford Corpus of the English Language. This book also features explanations of unusual features of grammar & usage. ...
Now available in Oxford Paperback Reference, the fourth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Political"ations brings together both words of wisdom & things that might have been better left unsaid. A mouth-watering collection for anyone with an interest in history & politics. ...
A major new edition of the most authoritative dictionary of"ations available brings you the wit & wisdom of past & present. Find that half-remembered line in a browser's paradise of over 20, 000 fully indexed"ations. ' When a thing has been said & well said, have no scruple: take it & copy it' - Anatole France ...
A delightful collection of over 7, 000"ations on nearly 600 subjects, from Memory & Humour to Television & Weddings. Arranged thematically, it is easy to find the"ations you are looking for. With useful author descriptions & index, this collection is fully accessible whilst remaining a pleasure to browse. ...
The great ideas of science, from the first ' Eureka!' to the cloning of Dolly the sheep, can be found in this collection. A reference tool, it also presents the human face of science, as scientists talk about achievements & failures in their own lives, & in those of others. ...
Provides comprehensive definitions of nearly 8000 sports science & sports medicine terms. This guide covers major areas, including exercise psychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, anatomy, sports sociology, training principles & techniques, & sports injury & rehabilitation. ...
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