Containing over 6000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger & written in a clear & concise style this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail from ancient times to the present day It also

Includes:: concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding living persons) from Sir Francis Bacon & Imhotep to Liang Ssu-ch'eng & Francis Inigo Thomas The text is complemented by over 260 beautiful & meticulous line drawings labelled cross-sections & diagrams These include precise drawings of typical building features making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles This third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture has been extensively revised & expanded with over 900 new entries including hundreds of definitions of garden & landscape terms such as Baroque garden floral clock hortus conclusus & Zen garden-design Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography with suggestions for further reading With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis it is invaluable for students professional architects art historians & anyone interested in architecture & garden design & provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader

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Covering Western art from the ancient Greeks to the present day this best-selling & authoritative dictionary is more wide-ranging than any comparable reference work It contains over 2500 clear & concise entries on styles & movements materials & techniques & museums & galleries It also

Includes:: biographical entries for artists critics collectors dealers & patrons with places & full dates of birth & death (in many instances correcting misinformation that has found its way into other sources) For this new edition entries have been thoroughly revised & updated & more than fifty new entries have been added for example Tracey Emin & Jack Vettriano Browsers & readers with an interest in a particular area will benefit from the classified list of all the entries in the book
- an invaluable innovation that makes it easy to see immediately which collectors for example or 18th-century French artists or printmaking terms are included in the dictionary Written in an engaging manner with many entries enlivened by"ations from artists & critics this dictionary is a pleasure to browse whilst its A-Z structure & classified list makes it perfect for quick reference Previously entitled The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art & Artists this major new edition is essential for students & teachers of art design art theory & art history & it is ideal for artists visitors to art exhibitions & galleries & anyone with an interest in art


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With over 2600 entries the second edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Dance is a unique single volume reference on all aspects of dance performance written by two leading dance writers Debra Craine & Judith Mackrell The work covers all aspects of the diverse dance world from classical ballet to modern from flamenco to hip-hop from tap to South Asian dance forms &

Includes:: detailed entries on technical terms steps styles works & countries in addition to many biographies of dancers choreographers & companies During the last thirty years the boundaries of dance have been radically redrawn There has been an explosion of new activity within traditional forms like ballet a stream of new dance languages invented by fresh generations of choreographers & there is a growing appreciation of cultural dance forms from around the world Fans today are likely to attend performances as varied as Spanish flamenco Indian bharata natyam Japanese butoh classical ballet & post-modern dance With an emphasis on performance
- the dance we see in our theatres today
- readers will find both fact & analysis on a wide range of subjects from styles of dance & the history of dance companies & their productions to dancers choreographers & technical terms With 150 new entries this new edition charts developments that have occurred over the last ten years including the rise of new digital technology in the creation & staging of dance & the move to the mainstream of formerly fringe genres such as hip-hop as well as the arrival of a new generation of dancers & choreographers to the scene



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The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology is the most comprehensive dictionary of the English language ever published It is based on the original edition of the Oxford English Dictionary but much augmented by further research on the etymology of English & other languages Providing a fascinating insight into the development of English it describes 38000 words in 24000 articles which include current meanings of each word; date of first recorded appearance in English; chronology of the development of each word's senses; earliest written form in English; related words in other languages; pronunciation ...

The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar is a straightforward & accessible A-Z guide to the diverse & often complex terminology of English grammar It contains over 1600 entries with clear & concise definitions enhanced by numerous example sentences as well as relevant"ations from the scholarly literature of the field This second edition is written & edited by Professor Bas Aarts of University College London writer of the acclaimed Oxford Modern English Grammar It has been fully revised & updated with particular attention paid to refreshing the example sentences included within the text There are over 150 new entries that cover current terminology which has arisen since the publication of the first edition & there are also new entries on the most important English grammars published since the start of the 20th century Hundreds of new cross-references enhance the user-friendly nature of the text & the list of works cited has been thoroughly updated to reflect the current state of the field A short appendix of web links has been added All in all this Dictionary is an invaluable guide to English grammar for all students & teachers of the subject as well as all those with an informed interest in the English language ...

This classic dictionary brings together over 500 nursery rhymes songs nonsense jingles lullabies & rhyming alphabets traditionally handed on to young children All the items have been arranged alphabetically from 'A was an apple-pie' to ' Yankee Doodle came to town' & include such favourites as 'A frog he would a-wooing go' ' Baa baa black sheep' ' Dance to your daddy' ' Jack & Jill' & ' Old Mother Hubbard' With each item comes a unique set of historical & bibliographical notes that record the earliest known publication of each piece describe the circumstances of its origin illustrate changes in wording over time & indicate variations & parallels in other languages In a detailed & fascinating introduction the editors describe the different types of rhyme the earliest published collections theories of origins & such questions as whether or not individual rhymes originally portrayed real people & who was Mother Goose Complementing the rhymes are nearly a hundred illustrations including reproductions of early appearances in ballad sheets & music books which show the development of nursery rhyme illustrations over the last two centuries For this revised edition the notes have been updated & extended in the light of recent scholarship providing an unrivalled wealth of literary & bibliographical information There is also a new essay on the singing tradition of nursery rhymes by Cecily Raysor Hancock making The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes an indispensable source of reference for scholars & book collectors & a volume to be treasured by parents & children alike ' No reader's imagination could fail to be enriched by this book'
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This bestselling dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time & it is widely recognized as the best dictionary of its kind Comprehensive & authoritative it covers every aspect of philosophy from Aristotle to Zen With clear & concise definitions it provides lively & accessible coverage of not only Western philosophical traditions but also themes from Chinese Indian Islamic & Jewish philosophy Entries include over 400 biographies of famous & influential philosophers in-depth analysis of philosophical terms & concepts & a chronology of philosophical events stretching from 10000 BC to the present day New entries on philosophy of economics social theory neuroscience philosophy of the mind & moral conceptions bring the third edition of this dictionary fully up to date Fully cross-referenced & containing over 3300 alphabetical entries it is the ideal introduction to philosophy for anyone with an interest in the subject & it is an indispensable work of reference for students & teachers ...

Authoritative accessible & completely up to date The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary & improve their writing skills Over 140000 alternative & opposite words are given with the closest most frequently used synonyms listed first; in addition thousands of real-life examples of usage from the Oxford English Corpus enable the reader to pinpoint the relevant word quickly & easily Also included is a useful centre section designed to improve your knowledge of the language consisting of a commonly confused words supplement that explains the crucial differences between similar words that are often mixed up; & a Wordfinder section that offers a selection of thematic lists
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With contributions from over 60 leading experts in the field The Oxford Handbook of Criminology is the definitive guide to the discipline providing an authoritative & outstanding collection of chapters on the key topics studied on criminology courses The Handbook has shaped the study of criminology for over two decades & with this new edition continues to be indispensable to students academics & professionals alike Each chapter details relevant theory recent research policy developments & current debates Extensive references aid further research Extensively revised the sixth edition has been expanded to include all the major topics & significant new issues such as zemiology; green criminology; domestic violence; prostitution & sex work; penal populism; & the significance of globalization for criminology The Oxford Handbook of Criminology is accompanied by a suite of online resources providing additional teaching & learning materials for both students & lecturers This

Includes:: selected chapters from previous editions essay questions for each chapter web links to aid further research & guidance on how to answer essay questions

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The Oxford Handbook of International Relations offers the most authoritative & comprehensive overview to date of the field of international relations Arguably the most impressive collection of international relations scholars ever brought together within one volume the Handbook debates the nature of the field itself critically engages with the major theories surveys a wide spectrum of methods addresses the relationship between scholarship & policy making & examines the field's relation with cognate disciplines The Handbook takes as its central themes the interaction between empirical & normative inquiry that permeates all theorizing in the field & the way in which contending approaches have shaped one another In doing so the Handbook provides an authoritative & critical introduction to the subject & establishes a sense of the field as a dynamic realm of argument & inquiry The Oxford Handbook of International Relations will be essential reading for all of those interested in the advanced study of global politics & international affairs ...