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The Dictionary People: The unsung heroes who created the Oxford English Dictionary
The people's history of the first great crowdsourcing experiment of the Victorian age- the Oxford English Dictionary What do three murderers, Karl Marx's daughter and a vegetarian vicar have in...
25 Rules of Grammar: The Essential Guide to Good English
Joseph Piercy outlines the 25 rules that should be adhered to in written and spoken English, defining the rules themselves and then decoding them for the layman so that he...
The Maps of Middle-earth: From Numenor and Beleriand to Wilderland and Middle-earth
Available together for the first time in a single hardback volume, J.R.R. Tolkien's maps of The Hobbit, Beleriand, Middle-earth and Numenor - re-illustrated by John Howe - are presented as...
English Pronouncing Dictionary
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The Sky Atlas: The Greatest Maps, Myths and Discoveries of the Universe
'Beautiful ... endless, brilliant unforgettable stories' Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 'Combining myth and science, this breathtaking book [is] packed with stunning images' Daily Mail After the enormous international success...
Collins French Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition: Essential phrases and words in a mini, travel-sized format (Collins Gem)
You will never be lost for words in your travels around France again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what...
Collins French Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition: Essential phrases and words in a mini, travel-sized format (Collins Gem)
You will never be lost for words in your travels around France again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what...
Troublesome Words
A fresh new look for Bill Bryson's indispensable word companion What is the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, flout and flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do...
Arabic English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
6,750 words in a handy pocket size With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Arabic and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Arabic-English Bilingual Visual...
Brilliant Maps in the Wild
Which nations have launched which animals into space? Which countries have no sea views? Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted? Who is behind the great avocado boom? Where...
Atlas of Unexpected Places: Haphazard Discoveries, Chance Places and Unimaginable Destinations
Atlas of Unexpected Places is a journey to far-off lands, obscure discoveries and unimaginable locations, with 45 unique maps and evocative photography. Take an armchair voyage to places both infamous...
The Atlas of Unusual Borders: Discover intriguing boundaries, territories and geographical curiosities
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Scribblers' Dinosaur Atlas
Age range 5+This fascinating and visually appealing atlas book will open children's imaginations to the extraordinary scale and majesty of the prehistoric world.Each spread depicts a different continent and highlights...
Wildlife Compendium of the World: Awe-inspiring Animals from Every
From amphibians and reptiles to monotremes and pilosa, discover our world of enchanting fauna in this stunning, illustrated book, Wildlife Compendium of the World by Tania McCartney. Divided by continent,...
The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence
'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN | 'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMES Do you worry about holding people's attention during...
Greek-English (Oxford Dictionary of Modern Greek)
$20.00 AUD
Author: J. T. PringBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive dictionary provides a reliable reference for understanding modern Greek vocabulary. It features...
The Concise Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary: French-English English-French
$20.00 AUD
Author: Marie-Hélène CorréardBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1998Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis bilingual dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary French and English, making it an essential...
Australian Slang: A Dictionary
$15.00 AUD
Author: David TuffleyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Altiora Publications, 2019Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis dictionary provides a comprehensive collection of Australian slang terms and phrases, helping readers understand the...
Current Literary Terms: A Concise Dictionary of Their Origin and Use
$15.00 AUD
Author: A.F. Scott M.A.Binding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book serves as a compact reference guide to literary terminology, exploring the origins and applications...
Familiar Quotations: A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs
$15.00 AUD
Author: John Bartlett; Nathan Haskell DoleBinding: HardbackPublished: Blue Ribbon Books, 1919, Tenth EditionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is a comprehensive collection of quotations, phrases, and...
English-Greek, Greek-English Dictionary
$15.00 AUD
Author: -Binding: HardbackPublished: Sideris, 1995Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis dictionary serves as a comprehensive resource for both English to Greek and Greek to English translations. It...
Dictionary Of Quotations
$15.00 AUD
Author: Bergen EvansBinding: HardbackPublished: Avenel Books, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book is a comprehensive collection of quotations from various authors, covering a wide range of...
German Visual Dictionary: A photo guide to everyday words and phrases
The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in German. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and...
Primary Spanish Dictionary: Illustrated dictionary for ages 7+
Bag the perfect KS2 Spanish dictionary this Back to School.A fun, colourful Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary, designed to meet the needs of children aged 7-11 learning...
Bradford's Crossword Solver's Lists: More than 100,000 solutions for
Hundreds of word lists, arranged thematically, to help with solving cryptic and quick crossword clues. The lists are sorted alphabetically and by length, and provide an invaluable reference for all...
Maps of the Witham Fens from the Thirteenth to the Nineteenth Century
Reproduction of 48 maps from Lincolnshire's past sheds new light on the county's history. The low-lying parts of Lincolnshire are covered by an array of maps of intermediate scope, covering...
The Joy Of English: 100 Illuminating Conversations about the English
This is a pencil-sharp book about English for anyone who ever needs to write. In an easy-to-read style, it offers accessible and constructive advice to help you improve your English...
Philip's Encyclopedia and World Atlas
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Big London A-Z Street Atlas
Navigate your way around London with this detailed, easy-to-use and up-to-date A-Z Street Atlas. Large scale A-Z street mapping of London. This A4 street atlas offers the perfect combination of...
Bradford's Crossword Solver's Lists: More than 100,000 solutions for
Hundreds of word lists, arranged thematically, to help with solving cryptic and quick crossword clues. The lists are sorted alphabetically and by length, and provide an invaluable reference for all...
Dictionary of World Biography
$20.00 AUD
Author: Barry O. JonesBinding: HardbackPublished: Information Australia, 1994Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe 'Dictionary of World Biography' is a comprehensive reference work that provides biographical...
What's That? The Oxford Visual Dictionary of Nearly Everything
$20.00 AUD
Author: Pheby, J. A.Binding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1995Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive visual dictionary covers a wide range of subjects and provides detailed illustrations alongside definitions,...
Mandarin Chinese Paperback Dictionary: Your all-in-one guide to
The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learningA clear, modern Chinese to English and English to Chinese dictionary. The essential reference book for Chinese: an up-to-date dictionary and...
Scrabble (TM) Gem Dictionary: The words to play on the go (Collins
Settle family disputes with a Scrabble dictionary!The perfect companion for family Scrabble games. This compact, easy-to-use, paperback contains valid words from 2-7 letters in length and gives short, succinct definitions...
A Writer's Year: 365 Creative Writing Prompts
Develop regular creative writing practice with this interactive journal, full of simple, witty and playful ideas every writer will enjoy. They say that everyone has a book in them, but...
Get Started In Self-Publishing: How to write, publish, market and
GET STARTED IN SELF-PUBLISHING covers absolutely every aspect of the process, from the different options avaliable to the practicalities of ebook technology. It encourages you to think outside the box,...
Writing Television Drama: Get Your Scripts Commissioned
Writing Television Drama: Get Your Scripts Commissioned takes you from the very first line of the script through to becoming a regular writer for soaps and 'continuing dramas'. It starts...
Write Great Essays and Dissertations: Teach Yourself
Write Winning Essays and Dissertations is an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to improve their assessed written work. Whether you are in desperate need of help or just want...
Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing
America's favourite writing coach and bestselling author returns with an "indispensable" guide (Diana K. Sugg, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter) to writing clearly and honestly in a world full of lies, propaganda,...
Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing
America's favourite writing coach and bestselling author returns with an "indispensable" guide (Diana K. Sugg, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter) to writing clearly and honestly in a world full of lies, propaganda,...
The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence
'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN | 'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMES Do you worry about holding people's attention during...
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on Historical Principles - Volumes I & II
$90.00 AUD
Author: William Little; H. W. Fowler; J. Coulson; G. W. S. FriedrichsenBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe Shorter Oxford English Dictionary provides...
The Waverley Encyclopedia. A Comprehensive Volume of Facts
$35.00 AUD
Author: Gordon Stowell (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Waverley Book Co., [1958]Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Waverley Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference book that provides a wealth...
The Australian National Dictionary: Australian Words and Their Origins
$30.00 AUD
Author: W.S. Ramson (ed)Binding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of Australian English, including its unique vocabulary and expressions. It...
The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (Two-Volume Set)
$150.00 AUD
Author: Lesley BrownBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1993Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary that provides a wide...
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on Historical Principles - Volumes I & II
$150.00 AUD
Author: William Little; H. W. Fowler; J. Coulson; G. W. S. FriedrichsenBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Shorter Oxford English Dictionary provides...
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary On Historical Principles Volumes I & II
$90.00 AUD
Author: William Little, H.W. Fowler, Jessie CoulsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Clarendon Press, 1987, Third EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Shorter Oxford English Dictionary On Historical Principles is a...
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary On Historical Principles Volumes I & II
$70.00 AUD
Author: William Little, H.W. Flower, Jessie CoulsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Clarendon Press, 1985, Third EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Shorter Oxford English Dictionary is a comprehensive reference work...