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Mind the Gaffe by R.L. Trask
Category: Culture | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
English may be the most widely spoken of all languages but it is also one of the most misused. Exasperated by the poor quality of written English he encounters every day, Larry Trask has set himself the task of listing and then analysing the most common slips and gaffes perpetrated by students, teachers ...Show more
Penguin Dict.of Astronomy by Jacqueline Mitton
Category: Fiction | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
A third edition of the title which contains the latest advances in the field of study. The dictionary has over 2,800 entries and encompasses classical and modern astronomy, giving the names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, nebulae, and information on telescopes, observatories and s ...Show more
Penguin English Dictionary by Robert Allen
Category: Reference Dictionaries Words | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This dictionary offers clear, detailed definitions with particular emphasis on difficult meanings, and there are usage notes, explanations of key concepts and word histories. It covers technical and specialist vocabulary, slang and the most up-to-date jargon and buzzwords.
Penguin Guide To Compact Discs by Ivan March
Category: Fiction | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
In the PENGUIN REFERENCE BOOKS series, the 1999/2000 edition of an annual guide to the recordings of classical music that are available on compact disc.
Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget
Category: Reference Dictionaries Words | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
Roget's Thesaurus is the world's most famous and trusted word finder and has now sold over 32 million copies worldwide. The indispensable desk companion for generations of speakers and writers of English, it is essential for anyone who wants to improve their command, creative use and enjoyment of Englis ...Show more
Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget
Category: Reference Dictionaries Words | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
Contains a hybrid of late 20th century English and mid-19th century taxonomy as well as significant new words in 2000.
The New Penguin Dictionary of Abbreviations by Rosalind Fergusson
Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
In the PENGUIN REFERENCE series, a book containing definitions and explanations of abbreviations used in the English language. It is compiled by the editor of PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF PROVERBS.
The New Penguin English Dictionary by Robert Allen
Category: Reference Dictionaries Words | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This dictionary contains over 125,000 definitions of words used in current English. It includes scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang and the English of earlier periods. It defines jargon, buzzwords and gives guidance on grammar, correct usage, spelling and pronunciation.
The New Penguin English Dictionary by Robert Allen
Category: Reference Dictionaries Words | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This dictionary covers standard English, scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang, and English of earlier periods. Other features include 21st-century neologisms and such contributors as Richard Dawkins on evolution, Helena Kennedy on feminism, and Vernon Bogdanor on devolution.
The New Penguin Opera Guide by Amanda Holden
Category: Fiction | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This volume includes a range of material and information which embraces all forms of opera from its beginnings through to the 21st century, covering composers, individual operas and operatic history. Over 100 contributors have written on more than 800 composers and examined 1500 operas in detail.
The Penguin Companion to Food by Alan Davidson
Category: Food Cooking Wine | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This reference offers a blend of history, fact and anecdote. It covers everything from culinary terms and cooking techniques to national cuisines, famous dishes and unusual ingredients. It includes 40 longer articles on topics such as garlic, noodles and sugar, and puddings.
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