The Wordsworth Dictionary of Phrase & Fable explains the origins of the familiar & the unfamiliar in everyday speech & literature including the colloquial & the proverbial & embracing archaeology history religion the arts science mythology & characters from fiction. This invaluable dictionary which revises & updates the original work of Dr Ebenezer Cobham Brewer encompasses material from all over the English speaking world & cites many equivalents from other European countries. The inclusion of"ations which accompany & illustrate many of the entries adds hugely to the value of this legendary work of reference. ...

This is the most popular dictionary of physics available. It contains over 3 800 entries covering all commonly encountered physics terms & concepts as well as terms from the related fields of astronomy astrophysics & physical chemistry. With 200 new entries & expanded coverage in areas including applied physics statistical distributions polymers & nanoscience A Dictionary of Physics is more comprehensive than ever before. The dictionary is generously illustrated with over 120 diagrams graphs & tables & it also contains biographies of important scientists. Feature entries provide in-depth analysis of key topics such as crystal defects magnetic resonance imaging & the solar system. Three feature entries on low-temperature physics nanophysics & quantum entanglement are brand new to this edition. Also new to this edition are entry-level web links & a web linked appendix. These recommended web links are accessible & kept up to date via the Dictionary of Physics companion web page & provide useful & relevant extra information. Appendices include SI units the solar system & the electromagnetic spectrum plus a list of Nobel Prize winners & a chronology of key dates in physics. This fully revised & updated A-Z is an ideal introduction to the subject for anyone with an interest in physics & it remains an indispensable reference work for students of physics & physics-related subjects (either at school or at university) & professionals. ...

Completely revised & updated with over 250 new entries the third edition of this dictionary offers broad coverage of all aspects related to the field of plant sciences including biochemistry plant physiology cytology ecology genetics evolution biogeography earth history & earth sciences. New entries such as evo-devo sister relationship polytomy & parallel sequencing make this the most up-to-date & comprehensive dictionary available. Useful appendices (The Universal Genetic Code The Geologic Time-Scale SI Units Plant Classification Fungi Classification) & a dedicated companion website featuring web links to relevant online resources support & enhance the A to Z entries. Clear accessible & concise this is the ideal dictionary for students of botany plant sciences & plant biology environmental science & horticulture as well as for amateur botanists & naturalists & for the general reader with an interest in botany. ...

This unique & authoritative dictionary contains over 1 100 of the most widely used proverbs in English & uses research from the Oxford English Corpus the world's largest language databank. This edition has been revised & fully updated &

Includes:: numerous entirely new entries. It also features expanded coverage of foreign language proverbs currently in use in English. With an emphasis on examples of usage including the earliest written evidence of its use this A-Z guide provides a thorough
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With over 11 000 authoritative & up-to-date entries this best-selling dictionary covers all branches of psychology including psychoanalysis psychiatry criminology neuroscience & statistics. It features comprehensive coverage of key areas for example cognition sensation & perception emotion & motivation learning & skills language mental disorder & research methods. Entries provide clear & concise definitions word origins & derivations & they are extensively cross-referenced for ease of use. In addition over 80 illustrations complement the text. Detailed appendices follow the A-Z dictionary & include a list of 800 commonly used abbreviations & symbols & a list of phobias & phobic stimuli with full definitions. Now containing an appendix of recommended web links which are accessed & kept up to date via the Dictionary of Psychology website this edition is loaded with more information than any other dictionary of its kind. A Dictionary of Psychology is an invaluable work of reference for students & teachers of psychology & related disciplines professionals & is ideally suited to anyone with an interest in the workings of the mind. ...

This authoritative entertaining & eminently browsable reference book arranged in easily accessible A
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Wide-ranging & authoritative this bestselling sociology dictionary is the most informative of its kind. Compiled by a team of sociological experts under the editorship of Gordon Marshall & John Scott it is packed with over 2 500 entries. With terms taken from sociology & the related fields of psychology economics anthropology philosophy & political science it provides widespread coverage of all aspects of sociology from adaptation to zero tolerance. It also contains biographies covering key figures such as Gilles Deleuze & Erich Fromm. Jargon-free entries are elaborated with clear descriptions & in-depth analysis many using real-life examples making even the most complicated subjects easy to underst&. This new edition has been revised to bring the dictionary completely up-to-date while retaining the concise clear quality of previous editions. Now boasting many entry-level web links accessible via the Dictionary of Sociology companion website this dictionary offers more relevant & useful information than ever before. An invaluable introduction to sociology for beginners & a key reference work for more advanced students teachers & professionals working with sociology & related fields. ...

Providing wide-ranging & jargon-free definitions this dictionary contains over 2 000 A to Z entries on all aspects of statistics including terms used in computing mathematics & probability. It also

Includes:: biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field & coverage of statistical journals & societies. Information is presented in a clear & practical manner & web links which are listed & regularly updated on a dedicated companion website provide valuable extra information. Many entries are illustrated with useful figures & diagrams & include worked examples where applicable. Useful appendices include a historical calendar of important statistical events lists of statistical & mathematical notation & statistical tables. This is an invaluable dictionary for statistics students & professionals from a wide range of disciplines including economics politics market research medicine psychology pharmaceuticals & mathematics.

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This dictionary relates in a succinct readable way the themes sacred & secular on which the repertoire of European art is based. Cross-references enable the reader to identify the subject of a picture simply from some characteristic object or figure in it. Here in a single volume are combined religious & historical themes. The Dictionary" also explores the "lost language" of symbol & attribute thus opening up the whole field of allegory." ...

The Wordsworth Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms will enable readers to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students those writing reports letters & speeches & crossword solvers but everyone who enjoys the richness & diversity of the English language will find a great deal to reward them within its covers. The dictionary contains approximately.. 7 0000 main entry words.. 60 000 alternative words.. 6 000 antonyms (words opposite in meaning) which are clearly highlighted. Special features include.. Convenient alphabetical A-Z listing.. Numbered senses for words with more than one meaning.. British & American spelling variants.. Specially marked colloquial uses ...