The ability to speak well in public is important for both work and leisure. This book offers advice on preparing for all types of speeches, from weddings to after-dinner speeches, including how to overcome nerves and examples of jokes, comic stories and a
This volume contains chronological lists of creation in the peerages of England and Great Britain 1649-1800 and of Ireland 1603-1898 providing details of the grantees and the peerages conferred, indicating any special features and including full details of the sources used.
Covers over 6, 000 names in common use in English. This work covers pet names, variant spellings, and gives historical and linguistic information for names, from Aaron to Zuleika. It includes the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as how it has
This approach to grammar comes in two parts: the first section consists of a practical guide on how to understand and use grammar successfully, and the second is an extensive A-Z glossary of grammatical terms. It is ideal for both language students and an
While many of us know our star sign and like to read our horoscope, this book reveals that this is only part of the story. Astrology enables us to fully understand who we are, and how we reach our full potential by interpreting our astrological chart.
This unique and authoritative collection contains over 1, 100 of the most widely-used proverbs in English with research drawing on the Oxford English Corpus, the world's largest language databank. Lively and compelling, this book is filled with favourites
Never muddle your words or use the wrong tense with this fantastic collection of Penguin reference books, each one aimed improving your general English, spelling and grammar. The books included are a Spelling Dictionary, Proverbs, Mind the Gaffe, Plain Words, Writer's Manual, Usage and Abusage, Clich
Get results with this super value study pack that will help your child get great results in English, Science & Geography with these bite-sized books perfect for quick revision sessions. The books included are a dictionary, thesaurus, grammar, spelling, world facts, science and a word atlas!
Linda and Roger Flavell detail changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offer literary examples which date back over 2000 years. This book is essential reading for anyone who delights in words, whether treated as a work of reference or simply as a source of fascination for the browser. This book is 19.5cm in height and 12.6cm wide with 273 pages.
Explains the process of buying foreign property, covering contracts, searches, surveys and deeds. This book assesses and calculates mortgages, currency deals, taxes, fees and duties. It also examines the role of estate agents, lawyers, letting agents, surveyors, builders and architects.
Whether your style is elegant & classic or sleek & modern, Perfect Curtains has a window treatment thatï ½s right for you. With great advice on wading through the fabric and hardware options, and inspiring ideas from hot international designers such as Vicente Wolf, Larry Laslo, Jackye Lanham, and Bernie De Le Cuona, this is the most comprehensive guide to dressing up your windows with expert style.
The popular and lively guide to the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery, and deceit. Organized in A-Z format, with thematic index - and now including short articles on fruitful areas of euphemistic language, such as business and commerce, death, sex,
The most affordable, comprehensive, single-volume paperback encyclopedia on the market. Lively, accessible, and up-to-date, over 12, 000 entries cover science, technology, the arts, politics, sports, and geography. Suitable for family reference, students,
An up-to-date handbook providing an overview of every country in the world. Maps and geographical details are given along with the historical and contemporary social, economic, religious and political issues that shape each country. Also provides economic
In this fourth edition of the ultimate medicine dictionary with over 13, 000 entries covering all aspects of clinical and scientific medical practice, essential for anyone involved in healthcare. Full of terms and concepts relevant to nursing, radiography, lab and operating theatre technology, orthoptics, public health administration and more.
There was a time when there were no more than a handful of women in the House of Commons - and Thatcher rose to the top battling with Ted heath along the way, while rethinking Conservative ideology. The Path to Power is the gripping story of Margaret Thatcher's journey from the market town of Grantham to the door of 10 Downing Street. In her own words, she gives a candid account of her personal life and the growing centrality of politics to the woman who would become the Iron Lady. This book has 656 pages and is 19.7cm x 13cm x 4.4cm
Provides a comprehensive introduction to researching army history. This book shows how to trace the careers of individual soldiers from 1760. It explains army organization and regimental histories and covers information on the major archives and museums, including the National Archives.
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 colle
Dealing with polymer terminology, this book contains more than 7, 500 polymeric material terms, including the names of chemicals, processes, formulae, and analytical methods that are used frequently in the polymer and engineering fields. It also includes a
Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150-y
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 authori
This book contains all the information needed to use potentially dangerous chemicals prudently. Arranged in alphabetical order by chemical name, this reference provides: synonyms, CAS numbers, and molecular and structural formulas. It covers natural and man-made sources of a substance, as well as its uses and various formulations.
This revised edition contains over 5, 500 terms used by air traffic controllers, pilots, cabin crew, maintenance crews, ground staff and other airline personnel. Designed for those specialising in aviation and related industries, including trainee pilots,
This book examines over 400 such phrases, tracing each one's source and history through the chronological use of examples. For example, to pull someone's leg: to make someone the target of a good-humoured joke or deception. This book is 19.5cm in height and 12.6cm wide with 216 pages.
From time immemorial people have looked up with wonder and awe to the starry sky above. Stone-age man formed patterns from the random positions of stars and projected into them their visions of their gods. From these superstitions beginnings developed the science of astronomy. In Mapping the Universe world-renowned astronomer Professor Paul Murdin, Senior Fellow at the Cambridge Institute of Astronomy and former Director of Science at the British National Space Centre, takes us on a journey which traces how our understanding of the Universe has evolved. We see how astronomers have always used the newest and most advanced technology of their time to analyze the trace messages of light and other radiations sent by distant heavenly bodies to our own planet, Earth. Nearly half a century ago mankind left the first dusty footprints on the surface of the Moon and today it is now possible to send spacecraft to the nearest of the heavenly bodies as proxies for human explorers. This lavishly illustrated and painstakingly researched book, with beautifully reproduced facsimile documents, enables the reader to experience first-hand what astronomers have discovered over ten thousand years of history, and how and why this is significant, all the way to our present space-age understanding of the Big Bang. Documents include:
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 p
A gazetteer tracing the origin and meaning of more than 17, 000 place-names throughout Britain, this A-Z is a treasury of information and fascinating facts. It is both an ideal guide for anybody exploring the British Isles and an authoritative resource for
Covering the origin, meaning and development of over 16, 000 English surnames, this dictionary offers information on name-forms and how names have changed. Alternative forms of names are cross-referenced for ease of use. It includes a historical and lingui
Suitable for information officers, practitioners and managers in various areas of adult education, this yearbook offers information on adult education and professional contacts. It includes over 3, 000 entries, that provide details of key contact names, postal addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email addresses and websites.
Meet Lizardman, Vampire Woman, the eye-popper brothers and many other extraordinary individuals. Take a look at the sport that uses a headless goat as a ball! Check out the dress made from human hair! Visit the village in China where three million snakes are bred each year!Also, download the free app and scan images to unlock amazing extra content!For the legions of dedicated Ripley's fans, and anyone else on the planet who loves the unbelievable, the latest annual in the bestselling series is a feast of delights. Following hot on the heels of last year's best-selling edition, Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2013 offers an entirely new compendium of bizarre facts and features, including the largest crocodile ever captured, the village in China where three million snakes are bred each year, and the national sport that uses a headless goat as a ball!
As well as the jaw-dropping images and strange stories are intriguing interviews with some of the astounding individuals who feature in the book, informative 'Ripley's Research' boxes, mind-boggling lists, fascinating black and white photos from the Ripley archive, submissions from Ripley fans around the world - and a brand new Ripley's Weird Records feature.
This amazing reference book set from Webster's Reference Library includes a English Dictionary with over 40, 000 clear and concise definitions, a English Thesaurus complete with over 150, 000 synonyms and a World Reference book with world facts, geographical information and a up-to-date physical and political map of the world. This book set is approximately 20.1cm x 13cm x 7cm
Express yourself clearly and effectively with this fantastic 8 book bundle containing a Dictionary, Plain English reference book, English grammar reference book, Thesaurus, Punctuation reference book, Abbreviations reference book, English Idioms reference book and a crossword dictionary. Each book varies in number of pages but has an approx height and width of 19.6cm x 12.8cm
Features weird and wonderful facts. This collection of oddities include: the brain is the fattiest organ in the body (All the Zumba in the world won't help you drop that weight); salt is the only rock eaten by humans (Although some rocks can be snorted);
A collection that provides hundreds of simple mnemonics to help you remember awkward spellings, grammatical rules and useful facts and figures. It also wanders through the weird and wonderful byways of English idioms, where nothing means what it says. It offers a treasure trove of curious, witty and downright obscure English idioms.
This book contains simple exercises that Richard Bandler has developed over the last 35 years. It will show you how to master every area of your life, from conquering fears, phobias and the bad habits you have to being happy and successful at work and in relationships. Includes a free mind-programming CD.
What are countries famous for making? For Japan, the answer might be electronic goods. For Germany, automobiles. For France, perhaps a Louis Vuitton bag. But what about Britain? Here, Evan Davis sets himself the task of finding out. Offering a fascinating look at our manufacturing industries and revealing the various companies that might not be household names, but are very much world leaders in their fields, he shows how we have learnt to specialise in high end and niche areas that are the envy of the world. Taking in our disappointments and successes, Made in Britain is a brilliantly readable tour of our economic history, exploring the curious blend of resilience, innovation and economic free-thinking that makes us who we are. The size of this book is 19.7cm in height and 12.7cm wide with 276 pages.
Designed to offer both a reference for spelling and also a guide to recommended word breaks for line endings in printed text, whether on paper or in electronic form. This book gives guidance on spelling and form, including capitalization, hyphenation of c
Webster's integrated Dictionary and Thesaurus contains over 150, 00 concise dictionary entries; thesaurus entries of over 250, 000 synonyms and antonyms; and encyclopaedic entries that examine some of the unusual origins or facts about the words we use. This dictionary has 1216 pages and is 24.2cm x 17cm x 5.6cm
This is the first full-colour Hornby official illustrated history book. It covers the rise and development of the three main model railway systems that have borne the famous Hornby name over the last eighty-two years. It takes you through the models from the first toy train in the 1920s to the super-detailed models of the 21st century. The size of the book is 28.7cm in height and 23cm wide.
Why is a black cat lucky? What is the true origin of April Fool's Day? Why is it unlucky to walk under a ladder? Why does cracking a mirror bring seven years bad luck? Do carrots really improve your eyesight? This book delves into the stories behind the traditions to explain them to us.
Everyday symbols such as the Freemason's set square or the lotus flower were originally used to provide protection from spirits, enhance mystical practices, or to maintain a secret. This title reveals the key ideas and sacred concepts behind over 500 sign
Ever wondered whether more people own a car in England than in France, or which country gives the most to charity? In this book, readers can discover a wealth of facts about each country across many topical subjects, including: Cancer survival; Childhood
Have you ever wondered why we wear perfume, read magazines, vote for candidates, speak in jargon? This book explains the origins and development of 300 commonly used words. This is a fascinating guide to the richness and diversity of the English language. This book is 19.5cm in height and 12.6cm wide with 277 pages.
ï ½ Illustrated with hundreds of colour and black-and-white photographs, maps and artworks.
ï ½ Revealing, engaging text written by an established steam railway expert.
ï ½ Detailed specification tables of all the most important locomotives.
ï ½ Profiles of famous railway engineers and ground-breaking companies.