In this collection of very short stories none of the stories is more than two pages long & some are much shorter. There are stories about ghosts supermarkets animals adventures & all kinds of things. Kevin Crossley-Holland is an established writer who has produced a number of books for OUP & this is a short & sharp collection of funny intriguing & scary stories. ...

A shorter version of the Morning & Evening Prayer in a handy format suitable for anyone wanting to pray regularly on their own or in a group setting. Shorter Morning & Evening Prayer is part of the Divine Office range & is an edited version of Morning & Evening Prayer. It is designed specifically for people who want to pray alone & are seeking a regular structured cycle of prayer. Being just the bare bones of the Divine Office it will not be as daunting for the novice reader to get to grips with. As the user's prayer life matures they then have the foundation to allow them to move on to the fuller Divine Office. It

Includes:: the same four-week cycle of the fuller Office with Psalms Scripture Readings & Intercessions.

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From the beginning the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary was intended to be an abridgement of the full Oxford English Dictionary. The first editor William Little was appointed in 1902. He worked on it until his death in 1922 after which the dictionary was completed by H. W. Fowler Jessie Coulson & C. T. Onions. The First Edition was published in 1933 in two volumes. The Second Edition published in 1936 contained about 3 000 revisions & additions. The Third Edition (1944) contained an appendix of addenda & corrigenda & this edition was reprinted several times with corrections & additions the most significant being in 1973 with enlarged addenda (now running to over 70 pages) & a major revision of all the etymologies. The New Shorter was prepared under the editorship of Lesley Brown 1980-1993. It was the first complete revision of the dictionary being in fact not so much an overhaul of the existing text as a reabridgement of the OED & its Supplements. The Fifth Edition was published in 2002 & reverted to the name Shorter Oxford English Dictionary to emphasize the link between this 2-volume dictionary & the original 20-volume OED. The Sixth Edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary provides a complete update of this unique reference work. Based on the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary contains an incredible one-third of the coverage of the Oxford English Dictionary is just one-tenth of the size &

Includes:: all words in current English from 1700 to the present day plus the vocabulary of Shakespeare the Bible & other major works in English from before 1700. The new edition with a new introductory essay by language expert David Crystal on the History of English

Includes:: 2 500 new words & senses plus thousands of antedatings of existing words drawing on the huge ongoing research project for the Oxford English Dictionary & the wealth of information on language in use provided by the Oxford English Corpus. In addition the work

Includes:: many new"ations from recent authors a refreshed design & a complete review of spelling forms & defining vocabulary making it the most authoritative reference work available for both modern & historical English. For scholars & everyone with a serious interest in the English language the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary is an unrivalled resource providing a unique description of the historical development of the language together with excellent coverage of current English. The Sixth Edition showcases the best of the traditional strengths of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary while bringing it up to date in its scholarship & research in the design & layout & in its treatment of the changing face of English.





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The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on CD-ROM features the full text of the Sixth Edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary which is a complete update of this unique reference work. Based on the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary the ' Shorter' contains an incredible one-third of the coverage of the Oxford English Dictionary is just one-tenth of the size &

Includes:: all words in current English from 1700 to the present day with senses organized chronologically plus the vocabulary of Shakespeare the Bible & other major works in English from before 1700. The CD-ROM is designed to run on both Windows & Apple Macintosh computers. With an elegant interface providing quick & intuitive searching it also has advanced searching facilities for in-depth exploration allowing searching of the definitions etymologies subject geographical region of use register & source language as well as the ability to limit searches by the date of a word's first recorded usage. There is also an automatic look-up facility; by double-clicking on a word in a document or web page the user can view the entry for that word. Sound recordings enable you to listen to standard British pronunciations for over 100 000 words. In addition it features a crossword puzzle solver & anagram solver. The new edition of the CD-ROM is designed to benefit all users. It offers a simple & attractive interface which is fully customizable making it easy to change the text size fonts & the color of both text & background. The CD-ROM also offers all of the exciting updates made to the dictionary text. It features a new introductory essay by language expert David Crystal on the History of English

Includes:: 2 500 new words & senses plus thousands of antedatings of existing words drawing on the huge ongoing research project for the Oxford English Dictionary & the wealth of information on language in use provided by the Oxford English Corpus. In addition the work

Includes:: many new"ations from recent authors & a complete review of spelling forms & defining vocabulary making it the most authoritative reference work available for both modern & historical English. The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on CD-ROM provides convenient & quick access to the text of the dictionary. For scholars & everyone with a serious interest in the English language the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary provides a unique description of the historical development of the language together with excellent coverage of contemporary English & the CD-ROM allows users to get the most out of this resource. Network licences available; price on application. Email: network-cds@oup.com





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The issue of military executions during the war has always been controversial & embargoes have made it difficult for researchers to get at the truth. Now these two writers give us a vast amount of information. They show that trials were grossly unfair & incompetent. Many of the condemned men had been soldiers of exemplary behaviour courage & leadership but had cracked under the dreadful strain of trench warfare. This acclaimed book is the authority on this shameful saga. ...

Over the last twenty years we have witnessed a revolution in ground stabilization in both underground & above-ground applications thanks largely to the widespread adoption of shotcrete as a medium for support. Shotcrete technology continues to evolve & improve as its utilization increases. From relatively obscure & sporadic beginnings it has now become central to ground stabilization in mines & tunnels throughout advanced nations in the world & is increasingly being used in developing nations. The reasons for this success are clear. Shotcrete offers unrivaled scope for adaptation to varying ground conditions when used for stabilization & allows flexibility with respect to geometry when used in other applications. The absence of form work & the fact that it conforms to irregular substrates helps to reduce costs & it can be installed very rapidly. In many situations shotcrete will prove the most economical means of stabilization or construction & it is more durable than most alternatives. The combination of these factors has made shotcrete the material of first choice in most underground support applications & in an increasing number of above-ground applications. As utilization spreads new & innovative approaches to construction with this material continue to arise. The engineering basis for analysis & design of shotcrete linings & structures has also enhanced. This volume

Includes:: a selection of papers describing recent developments in the evolving field of shotcrete technology written by a wide range of authors from around the world. The subjects range from mining-related ground control requirements testing & performance characterization & durability to nozzleman education & accreditation requirements. The result is a reference providing a useful compendium of recent developments which should appeal to shotcrete technologists & practitioners alike.

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Just when you thought drinking games couldnt get any more creative... let us introduce the fantastic new shotgun drink dispenser its the ultimate party toy! This fun & frantic new gift is certain to liven up the party. It will impress all of his friends. Simply load up the gun with a beverage of choice aim & fire away! Its as simple as that! The shotgun shoots 25ml shots in one easy non drip pump action all he needs to do is pick a target!. A fun gift you are bound to use over & over again. ...

An authoritative text supporting the newcomer to karate with all they need to know up to black belt level. Packed with clear photographs detailing techniques & kata (the combinations of techniques students need to master to progress through the belts) this book will be clearly laid out & designed to take the student step by step through the progression of the martial art taking each belt in turn. Photographs will be accompanied by clear instructions from the author a trained instructor with his own karate school. Karate is a martial art that focuses on the application of strikes using predominantly the hands & feet. It originated in Japan & has become popular throughout the world. There are many styles of karate but the most widely practised outside of Japan is Shotokan Karate. Training in karate is normally divided into three sections: the basic technique; kata or sequencing of techniques to imaginary opponents; & kumite the sparring done with an opponent. Gradings are the exams needed to be passed to progress on to the next level. Around three months is needed to progress through each grading. There are typically three or four gradings per year each with a syllabus. In total there are 10 gradings to be passed in order to get a black belt
- this on average takes a student 4 years to attain. This book would cover all the training needed to attain a black belt.
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Following the success of his first book The Shotokan Karate Handbook -- Beginner to Black Belt the author felt there was a need for a manual to assist the more experienced student. Therefore he has concentrated on more advanced techniques such as Kihon lppon Kumite Jiyu lppon Kumite sets 6 & 7 & all the remaining Katas in Shotokan Karate. It is important that Karate Ka are aware that time effort & practice are still the main factors in working towards perfecting not only ones skills but also ones inner mind & attitudes towards the art. This book is meant as a guide to Karate Ka -- it cannot take the place of your Sensei (teacher). ...

There have been numerous books written on the subject of Karate including many that claim to show an easy step-by-step way of becoming a black belt by the third chapter. In a martial art such as Karate it is extremely rare to find a book that can help the student with the physical aspect of Karate to any great degree. However every now & then a publication appears on the bookstands that can do just that. One such book is this one. The following pages contain a wealth of information on the Kihon Kata & Kumite aspects of Traditional Shotokan. Written in an easy to follow manner & supplemented by an extremely comprehensive set of photographs this handbook is easily one of the more superior publications available. ...