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The Oxford Compendium of English

Author : Jonathan Law
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780199691135
Total Pages : 1552 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Compendium of English written by Jonathan Law and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Compendium of English is the ideal reference source for language lovers. With one volume containing definitive English language usage guidance and practical hints on communicating, another volume filled with the most up-to-date and easily accessible quotations and proverbs, and another volume providing a dictionary and thesaurus from Oxford's unrivalled language database, this is essential reading for the home and the office. OXFORD LANGUAGE REFERENCE DT Comprehensiveand practical advice on English grammar and usage DT Essential information on writing skills, punctuation, grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and common confusables DT The use of English as an international language DT Information on public speaking, including a checklist for making a business speech OXFORD DICTIONARY OF QUOTATIONS AND PROVERBS DT More than 7,000 quotations, arranged thematically for easy look-up DT Quotations on every subject you can think of, from traditional topics like Courage or Knowledge, to topical and contemporary themes such as The Internet or Genetic Engineering DT Over 1,000 proverbs, plus special categories including Catchphrases, Film Lines, Official Advice, and Political Slogans OXFORD DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS DT Over a quarter of a million dictionary definitions, entries, and alternative words DT Extra pronunciation and language help DT Special Reverse Dictionary supplement

The Oxford Compendium of Visual Illusions

Author : Arthur Gilman Shapiro
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019979460X
Total Pages : 833 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Compendium of Visual Illusions written by Arthur Gilman Shapiro and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visual illusions are compelling phenomena that draw attention to the brain's capacity to construct our perceptual world. The Compendium is a collection of over 100 chapters on visual illusions, written by the illusion creators or by vision scientists who have investigated mechanisms underlying the phenomena. --

The New Oxford Book of English Prose

Author : John Gross
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1064 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The New Oxford Book of English Prose written by John Gross and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a unique anthology. Drawing on the full range of English prose, wherever it has been written, it illustrates the growth, development, and resources of the language from the legends of Sir Thomas Malory to the novels of Kashuo Ishiguro. In the process it reveals a variety ofachievements which no other language can match. The book represents an enormous diversity of men and women - from John Bunyan to John Updike, from Brendan Behan to Chinua Achebe, from Dorothy Wordsworth to Patrick White. As the centuries progress, American writers increase their presence, and by the twentieth century there are contributions fromIndia, Australia, Canada, Nigeria, the Caribbean and many other parts of the world. The selection is no less remarkable for its breadth in terms of subject-matter and treatment. Fiction is generously represented, but many other kinds of writing have also been drawn on: letters, diaries, and memoirs; history and philosophy; criticism and reportage; sermons and satire; travel-books;reflections on art, science, politics and sport. There are classic and well-loved passages, and also a great deal that is unfamiliar. John Gross has chosen with consummate skill to produce a volume that is both a testimonial to English prose and an endless source of pleasurable browsing.

Words of the World

Author : Sarah Ogilvie
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107021839
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Words of the World written by Sarah Ogilvie and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates that the Oxford English Dictionary is an international product in both its content and its making.

Oxford Dictionary of English

Author : Angus Stevenson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199571120
Total Pages : 2093 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of English written by Angus Stevenson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010-08-19 with total page 2093 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Dictionary of English offers authoritative and in-depth coverage of over 350,000 words, phrases, and meanings. The foremost single-volume authority on the English language.

The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang

Author : Grant Barrett
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195304470
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang written by Grant Barrett and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-06-08 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a wonderful Baedeker to down-and-dirty politics--more than six hundred slang terms straight from the smoke-filled rooms of American political speech. Hatchet Jobs and Hardball: The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang illuminates a rich and colorful segment of our language. Readers will find informative entries on slang terms such as Beltway bandit and boondoggle, angry white male and leg treasurer, juice bill and Joe Citizen, banana superpower and the Big Fix. We find not only the meaning and history of familiar terms such as gerrymander, but also of lesser-known terms such as cracking (splitting a bloc of like-minded voters by redistricting) and fair-fight district (which refers to areas redistricted to favor no political party). Each entry includes the definition of the word, its historical background, and illuminating citations, some going back more than 200 years. (We learn, for instance, that a term as seemingly current as political football actually dates back to before the Civil War.) Selected entries will have extended encyclopedic notes. The book also features sidebar essays on topics such as political words in Blogistan; a short history of "big cheese"; all about chads and the 2000 election; the suffix "-gate" and all the related Watergate terms; and the naming of legislation. Political junkies, policy wonks, journalists, and word lovers will find this book addictive reading as well as a reliable guide to one of the more colorful corners of American English.

The Oxford Dictionary of American Legal Quotations

Author : Fred R. Shapiro
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of American Legal Quotations written by Fred R. Shapiro and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practice of law rests heavily on the incisive, pithy, and occasionally witty language of the best technical writing, and law- related themes are often found at the core of works of literature, politics, and other fields. Previous compilations of legal quotations have been limited, with significant gaps; many quoting rarely from American sources. The Oxford Dictionary of American Legal Quotations is the most scholarly and most complete legal quotation reference ever published. It includes a comprehensive collection of the most famous passages of American judges and legal commentators. This world also contains the wittiest sayings from literature, humor, motion pictures, and even song lyrics relating to American law. Over 3,000 entries are presented in a subject arrangement. Each quote has been verified from the original sources. Includes an author index and a key word index. An indispensable resource for anyone interested in the American legal system or in the vital legacy of the American constitution.

Oxford English Dictionary

Author : John Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195216820
Total Pages : 22000 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (168 download)

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Download or read book Oxford English Dictionary written by John Simpson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 22000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate authority on the usage and meaning of English words and phrases, unparalleled in its accuracy and comprehensiveness, the Oxford English Dictionary is the supreme reference work for anyone who loves the language. Key features: * Integrates the material from the original OED and the Supplement into one alphabetical sequence * Includes over 5,000 new words and meanings * Completely redesigned and reset to enhance readability * Replaces James Murray's pronunciation system with the International Phonetic Alphabet * Treats over a half-million words, illustrating definitions with over 2.4 million quotations Version 2.0 of The Oxford English Dictionary (Second Edition) on Compact Disc makes it easy to fully explore the resources of the most authoritative dictionary of the English language. With a brand-new web-browser interface, improved search mechanisms, on-screen help, and screen designs, Version 2.0 of OED2 CD-ROM offers extraordinary access to more tha 500,000 definitions and 2.5 million illustrative quotations tracing the uses of each word through the centuries. The CD-ROM contains the complete text of the 20-volume OED Second Edition. Find what you need in seconds with powerful, flexible searching--from simple searches by part of speech or quotation to free-text queries of the entire Dictionary and new proximity searching for words near, before, or after an entry. Whether you're using it for scholarly research, for writing, or purely for enjoyment, Version 2.0 of he OED2 CD-ROM, you'll have instant access to the unparalleled riches of the ultimate authority on the English language.

The Oxford Book of English Ghost Stories

Author : Michael Cox
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019955630X
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Book of English Ghost Stories written by Michael Cox and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrill and chill of the ghost story is displayed in all its variety and vitality through this marvellous anthology. Ranging from the early 19th century to the 1960s, the collection reveals the development of the genre, and showcases many of its greatest expositors - from Sir Walter Scott, H. G. Wells, M. R. James, T. H. White, Walter de la Mare, and Elizabeth Bowen in the UK to Edith Wharton in America. Though its heyday coincided with the golden age of Empire in the nineteenth century, the ghost story enjoyed a second flowering between the two World Wars and its popularity is as great as ever.

The Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World

Author : John Roberts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 858 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World written by John Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion

Author : S. R. F. Price
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192802897
Total Pages : 599 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion written by S. R. F. Price and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion offers a fully rounded and highly authoritative point of access to all aspects of ancient religious life and thought. Dr Simon Price and Dr Emily Kearns, area advisers for the third edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, have come together to select, revise, edit, and in some cases wholly recast, a large number of key entries from OCD to create this handy, accessible reference work on mythology and religion in the Graeco-Roman world. Bringing to the attention of a wider audience the authority and scholarly rigour of OCD, the Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion provides students, teachers, and general readers with an affordable comprehensive, and wide-ranging A-Z reference source. The Dictionary is unique in that in addition to Greek myths and Roman festivals it covers Greek and Roman religious places, monuments, religious personnel, divination, astrology, and magic, and also contains many entries on Judaism and Christianity in Greek and Roman times.

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

Author : Angus Stevenson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0199601100
Total Pages : 1728 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Concise Oxford English Dictionary written by Angus Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-18 with total page 1728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining both the print dictionary and CD-ROM in one package, this set offers the user access to over 240,000 words, phrases and definitions. Combining both the print dictionary and CD-ROM in one package, this set offers dual access to the centennial edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, with over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words and it features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement. System requirements Windows(R) Intel(R) Pentium(R) II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent); Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7, Windows Vista(R), Windows(R) ServerTM 2003, Windows(R) XP, Windows(R) 2000. Macintosh(R) PowerPC(R) G3 500MHz or faster processor; Intel(R) CoreTM Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor; Mac(R) (PowerPC(R)): OS X 10.1.x - 10.4.x; Mac(R) (Intel(R)): OS X 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x. All Platforms: 250 MB free hard disk space; monitor with 1024 x 768 pixels and high colour (16 bits per pixel, i.e. 65,536 colours); local CD-ROM/DVD drive (for installation); 16-bit sound card; 512 MB RAM; runs from hard drive only.

The Oxford English Reference Dictionary

Author : Judy Pearsall
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780198600503
Total Pages : 1781 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford English Reference Dictionary written by Judy Pearsall and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Words in Time and Place

Author : David Crystal
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191501662
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book Words in Time and Place written by David Crystal and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-09-18 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective 'drunk' developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be. Published to critical acclaim in 2009, the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary is the first comprehensive thesaurus in the world to arrange words by meaning in order of first recorded use. Using its unique perspective on how the English language has developed, Words in Time and Place takes 15 themes and explores the language in these areas over time - explaining when new words appeared, where they came from, and what such changes say about times in which they emerged. The themes chosen are varied, universal topics and show the semantic range of the thesaurus and what it can tell us about the words used in areas of everyday life. Learn about the different words for dying and money, or types of pop music, as well as words for a privy, oaths, and words for being drunk. Written by the world's leading expert on the English language, David Crystal, the book carries his trademark style of engaging yet authoritative writing. Each chapter features an introduction to the language of that topic, followed by a timeline of vocabulary taken from the historical thesaurus showing all the synonyms arranged in chronological order. The timelines are annotated with additional quotations, facts, and social and historical context to give a clear sense of how words entered the English language, when, and in which context they were used. Words in Time and Place showcases the unique and excellent resource that is the Historical Thesaurus and reveals the linguistic treasures to be found within. This fascinating book will appeal to anyone with an interest in words and in the development of the English language.

The Oxford Essential Dictionary of Difficult Words

Author : Oxford University Press
Publisher : Berkley
ISBN 13 : 9780425180709
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Essential Dictionary of Difficult Words written by Oxford University Press and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary covers tricky words and includes pronunciation, parts of speech, and concise definitions for each word, sample sentences to reinforce correct usage, specialized technical terms, and more.

Concise Oxford English Dictionary

Author : Catherine Soanes
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780199561056
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Concise Oxford English Dictionary written by Catherine Soanes and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in print through its various editions for almost a century, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line, selected by decades of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English language. Now this successful dictionary is offered with a fully updated CD. Combining both the print dictionary and CD-ROM package, this set offers the user access to over 240,000 words, phrases and definitions. The CD-ROM version of the dictionary offers full-text search functionality, instant look-up from Windows documents (including email and the internet), and high-quality spoken pronunciations for thousands of words, making it ideal for family use, as well as for homework and school use. The CD-ROM is also Mac-compatible for the first time, due to brand new software. This edition also features a supplementary section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Unusual Words, and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which presents interesting facts about the English language. The volume retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Authoritative and up to date, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary print-and-CD bundle offers unsurpassed coverage of English, perfect for anyone who needs a handy, reliable resource for home, school, or office.

The Oxford Dictionary of Current English

Author : Della Thompson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Current English written by Della Thompson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 140,000 clear definitions provide accessible coverage of today's English--with "good usage" boxes for guidance on difficult words and confusing aspects.