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A Concise Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Elizabeth Knowles
Category: Reference Dictionaries Words | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
A spellbinding new reference work for figurative and allusive language, drawing on Oxford's unrivalled online resources Brings together words and phrases from the areas of history, religion, mythology, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture Contains ov ...Show more
A Dictionary of Astronomy by Ian Ridpath
Category: Reference SPECIALS | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
From black hole to white dwarf, this revised edition is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of astronomy available. Written by an expert team of contributors under the editorship of Ian Ridpath, it will be invaluable to students, professionals, and amateur astronomers seeking a comprehensiv ...Show more
A Dictionary of Contemporary World History by Jan Palmowski
Category: History | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
A Dictionary of Economics by John Black
Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
The most up-to-date and comprehensive paperback dictionary of economics available. This fully up-to-date edition provides comprehensive definitions of over 2,500 economic terms. Covering all aspects of economic theory, from microeconomics to public finance and international trade, organizations, and ins ...Show more
A Dictionary of Economics by John Black
Category: Reference Dictionaries Words | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
An authoritative and comprehensive dictionary containing 2,500 key economic terms with clear, concise definitions. It covers all aspects of economics including economic theory, applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, labour economics, public economics and public finance, monetary economics, environme ...Show more
A Dictionary of Euphemisms by R.W. Holder
Category: unmapped | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
Now in paperback, A Dictionary of Euphemisms: How Not To Say What You Mean is still as lively and shocking as ever. It contains old favourites such as 'early bath' (dismissal from a game) or 'push up the daisies' (to die), as well as euphemisms from modern times, like 'human sacrifice' (the dismissal of ...Show more
A Dictionary of Euphemisms by R.W. Holder
Category: Reference Dictionaries Words | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
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, and the human body.
A Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Art by Ian Chilvers
Category: Art and Design | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
This unique and authoritative reference work contains around 2,000 clear and concise entries on all aspects of modern and contemporary art. Its impressive range of terms includes movements, styles, techniques, artists, critics, dealers, schools, and galleries. There are biographical entries for artists ...Show more
A Dictionary of Nursing by Elizabeth Martin
Category: Health and Wellbeing | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
Over 148,000 copies have been sold of previous editions, making this a best-selling and trusted reference tool for medical students and practitioners. This fully up-to-date dictionary takes account of recent developments in nursing practice and related fields. Updates cover the fields of surgical techni ...Show more
A Dictionary of Psychology by Andrew Colman
Category: Self-Help | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
With over 11,000 authoritative and up-to-date entries, this best-selling dictionary covers all branches of psychology, including psychoanalysis, psychiatry, criminology, neuroscience, and statistics. It features comprehensive coverage of key areas, for example, cognition, sensation and perception, emoti ...Show more
A Guide to Battles by Richard Holmes
Category: Military | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
This fascinating book tells the stories of the most dramatic, memorable, and important conflicts in world history, from Agincourt, Lepanto, and Trafalgar, to Gettysburg, Stalingrad, and the Somme. It begins with the battle of Megiddo fought by the ancient Egyptians and takes the reader through to the Se ...Show more
Concise Colour Medical Dictionary ~ by Elizabeth A Martin
Category: Fiction | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
This best-selling colour dictionary is indispensable both as a home medical guide and as an aid for all those working in the medical and allied professions. Over 10,000 entries are fullly up-to-date, and are clearly laid out, and jargon-free, making the book both accessible and informative. Its exceptio ...Show more