Reference & Language

A long established bestselling and highly regarded book on the Lion list is now substantially revised and rewritten with many new articles. New contributors are introduced and greater coverage given...

Slang is an integral part of the English language and has been so for the best part of 200 years. The most popular belief is that it began as a...

This is the definitive book of rock 'n' roll, pop, R&B and blues' deaths. From Johnny Ace to Frank Zappa, every famous name is included, along with dates, the details...

This Italian language phrasebook has easy-to-navigate sections for key areas like food, health, accommodation, transport and going out. There is a two-way dictionary and a collection of coy, cute and...

It's scientifically proven: this book is full of seriously strange stuff! This amazing volume from the Bathroom Readers' Institute contains the strangest short science articles from dozens of Bathroom Readers-along...

Learn about the ancient goddesses and how they can empower you, guide you, and help you achieve your own life goals. From Greek and Roman to Nordic mythology, the goddesses...

Taking a journey through the world of nature, this book explores the lives and habits of the animals and plants with which we share the planet. The main part of...

This reference text contains terms and concepts likely to be used regularly by botany students from advanced GCSE to undergraduate level. Definitions are grouped under topic headings to help the...

Not too far away from the flea markets, dusty attics, cluttered used record stores and Ebay is the world of the vinyl junkies. Brett Milano dives deep into the piles...

This dictionary covers both the pure and the applied aspects of the subject and such related fields as agriculture and horticulture. Encyclopaedic in form and with an extensive cross-referencing system,...

The proverbs selected for this reference book, intended for anyone who delights in and studies words, all have a tale to tell. Etymologies go back to the earliest origins, though...

The book titled Concise Dictionary of Quotations by the author . This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The 101 greatest movies of all time ranked and critiqued. Fully updated for the paperback edition with new films.From The Godfather (#1) to Groundhog's Day (#101) The Greatest Movies Ever...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public...

Here is a comprehensive and detailed listing of the cholesterol, calorie and carbohydrate content of hundreds of everyday foods including fast food, snacks, and drink. Illustrated throughout and tabbed for...

The book titled Larousse Encyclopedia of Archaeology by the author . This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The book titled The International Book of Comics by the author Denis Gifford. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

This atlas presents a complete view of the world, bringing it to life through innovative maps, stunning images and detailed content. This fully-updated, comprehensive world atlas includes: Highly detailed regional...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Tape markings inside FEP, pages otherwise white and crispAn indispensable reference work in the tradition of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA beloved British comedy classic, The Book of Heroic Failures celebrates the magnificent art of doing things badly with gleeful,...

Whether you are an expert or have just bought your first goldfish this is the definitive guide to choosing and keeping freshwater or marine fish, for aquaria and ponds. Choose...

Written by an internationally renowned team of herpetologists, this book is an up-to-date and definitive volume that chronicles the life-histories of some of nature's most secretive yet remarkable creatures. A...

The National Geographic Encyclopedia of Space offers clear and concise explanations of the planets; telescopes; manned space flight; satellites; the origin of the universe; the contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, Edwin...

This title offers an insight into the religious and burial practices of the ancient Egyptians and the livesthat they led. The book first deals with the tombs of ancient Egypt...

Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsA landmark reference work in the English language, The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary presents a comprehensive and authoritative record...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerDiscovery (Volume 1) Edge of Nowhere (Volume 2) The Mountain Men (Volume 3) Southward Ho! (Volume 4) The River Riders (Volume 5)...

This volume includes the passerine birds of Australia, that is, "perching" birds whose toes are arranged with three facing forwards and one backwards. It includes: buntings; finches; sparrows; weavers; grass-finches;...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsA landmark reference work in the world of spirits writing, Michael Jackson's Malt Whisky Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide to the Malt Whiskies...

These are handy and thorough guides with knowledgeable text and hundreds of full color photographs and illustrations.

Marco Polo Spanish Phrasebook. Never be lost for words again! Words are wonderful - they let us connect with each other, experience new worlds, and live life to the full....

Marco Polo Italian Phrasebook. Never be lost for words again! Words are wonderful - they let us connect with each other, experience new worlds, and live life to the full....

The book titled Gwr 2002 (USA Edition) by the author Guinness World Records. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The book titled Disney's Encyclopedia of Animated Characters by the author John Grant. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The history of the world - in a new compact edition From the rise and fall of empires to the birth of nations, culture and conflict, explore the history of...

How many democracies are there in the world? What is "theocratic rule"? How do NATO and the UN ensure fair play on a global scale? And who really rules the...

BRITAIN'S ROYAL FAMILIES is a unique reference book. For the first time, complete genealogical details of all members of the royal houses of England, Scotland and Great Britain, from 800...

World History is both the story of humankind and an introduction to the discipline of History. This book (in two volumes) will give you greater confidence in understanding, organising and...

p>This Third Edition has more than 300 colour photographs that show the insects in their natural habitat, and the line drawings clearly illustrate subtle differences where identification is tricky./p>p>Whether you're...

Using the format and layout of the "Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia", this text explores the rich diversity of Australia's reptiles. It represents an accessible identification guide to reptiles,...

The Complete Knots Rigs and Lure Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book on Australian fishing lures available. The experts at Freshwater Fishing Australia and Sport Fishing Australia magazine have created...

The book titled The Impressionists Handbook by the author Robert Katz. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The motor car has had a firm grip on our col lective imagination since the first prototypes were designed over 100 years ago. Highlighting the years 1945-1975, this book covers...

Coined in the spontaneity of the everyday spoken act, slang exists as a testament to human nature's inventive and subversive instinct. This history of English slang documents our verbal predilections...

Edition: Second edition, second reprintCondition remarks:Book: Poor , ex-libraryJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Ex-library with usual markingsCondition remarks: Previous owner/s on FEPA landmark work in linguistic scholarship, A History...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Acceptable Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image, binding loose around middle - pages still intact. A rich work...

Whether planning a quick dinner after work or a holiday meal for a crowd, you will never be stumped for a side dish again. Side dishes make the meal. Think...

The New Encyclopedia of Birds is the definitive New Encyclopedia of Birdse birds of the world. Entries prepared by a team of renowned biologists and by Christopher M. Perrins,stematic account...

Divided into six sections, this book begins by covering early beliefs and origins. Mercury, Venus and Pluto are then featured along with the mysterious Planet X, and planets beyond the...