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Plain Words
Rebecca Gowers, Ernest Gowers
Usage & grammar guides; Writing & editing guides; Reference
Paperback
Presents a fresh edition Plain Words, that was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service.... [more]
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The Directory of Flags: A guide to flags from around the world
Charlotte Greig
Reference works; Children's & Educational
Hardback
The Directory of Flags will take you on an enlightening journey. Flags from around the world will provide a key to discovering... [more]
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Speeches That Changed the World
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Biography: historical, political & military; Reference
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Over 50 momentous and thought-provoking speeches from a wide range of historical eras and nations. Complete with biographies... [more]
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The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms
Chris Baldick
Literary reference works; Reference works
Paperback
The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms provides clear and concise definitions of even the most complex literary terms from... [more]
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Dictionary of Physics
Jonathan Law, Richard Rennie (University of Cambridge)
Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; States of matter; Light (optics); Applied physics
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Containing almost 4,000 entries, including extended feature entries and biographies of key scientists, this authoritative... [more]
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The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales
Jack Zipes (University of Minnesota)
Children's literature studies: general; Encyclopaedias & reference works
Hardback
In over 1,000 entries, this acclaimed Companion covers all aspects of the Western fairy tale tradition, from medieval to modern.... [more]
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Oxford Dictionary of Marketing
Charles Doyle
Encyclopaedias & reference works; Business & Economics; Advertising; Market research; Public relations
Paperback
A Dictionary of Marketing is an accessible, practical, and internationally-focused A-Z guide to all areas of marketing. Covering... [more]
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QI: The Book of the Dead
John Mitchinson, John Lloyd
Reference; TV tie-in humour; Gift books
Paperback
Presents inspirational biographical dictionary, with motivational stories about the famous and the obscure. It includes six... [more]
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Oxford Dictionary of Geography
Susan Mayhew (Teacher, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society)
Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Physical geography & topography; Human geography
Paperback
Containing over 3,100 fully revised and updated entries on all aspects of physical and human geography, this dictionary is... [more]
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Shady Characters: Ampersands, Interrobangs and other Typographical Curiosities...
Keith Houston
Typography & lettering; Language: history & general works; Palaeography (history of writing); Reference
Paperback
Where does the ampersand get its name from? What does the hashtag have to do with commerce in ancient Rome? This book gives... [more]
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Lost in Translation: An Illustrated Compendium of Untranslatable Words
Ella Frances Sanders
Language: history & general works; Translation & interpretation; Reference
Hardback
Did you know that the Japanese have a word to express the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees? [more]
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Cambridge Companions to Music
Simon Trezise (Trinity College, Dublin)
Music; Reference works
Paperback
This accessible Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the music of France from the early middle ages to the present... [more]
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Word Power Made Easy
Norman Lewis
Grammar & vocabulary; Reference
Paperback
This time-tested classic - first published more than sixty years ago - has helped millions achieve mastery of English. [more]
$16.95
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Ask the Past: Pertinent and Impertinent Advice from Yesteryear
Elizabeth P Archibald (The Johns Hopkins University)
Reference; Humour
Hardback
Chock-full of incredible advice that's stood the test of time and based on the popular blog, ASK THE PAST is the tongue-in-cheek... [more]
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Just What the Doctor Ordered: A Guide to the Australian Idiom
Peter Nicholson
Language: reference & general; Reference; Humour; Slang & dialect humour
Hardback
This hard-cover book contains 204 colour pages including 170 pictures by outback artist Howard Steer, and a thousand humorous... [more]
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World Physical Map 100 21st ed
UBD Gregorys
World atlases & world maps; Travel & holiday; Travel maps & atlases
Sheet map
Relief map of the World, Pacific Centered at a scale of 1: 40 754 000 Mercator... [more]
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World Political Map 160 16th ed
UBD Gregorys
World atlases & world maps; Travel & holiday; Travel maps & atlases
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Detailed map of the World, Pacific Centered at a scale of 1: 40 754 000 Mercator projection Comprehensive index with lists... [more]
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Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage
Jeremy Butterfield
Language: reference & general; Usage & grammar guides; linguistics; Encyclopaedias & reference works
Hardback
This renowned reference work offers clear, practical guidance on controversial or disputed language usage, including questions... [more]
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Aussie Phrases Down Under: A-Z Guide to Aussie Phrases
Dianne McInnes
Language: reference & general; Reference
Paperback
These phrases add flavour and colour to the Australian language. Australian English is rich with phrases that reflect experiences... [more]
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Is That a Fact?
John Barron
Reference; Media studies
Paperback
Get all the facts ... if you can handle the truth. Does Australia take the highest number of refugees per capita in the world?... [more]
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Dictionary of Tolkien (Lord of the Rings)
David Day
Fantasy; Fiction companions; Reference works
Paperback
Full of beautiful illustrations, Tolkien: A Dictionary is an indispensible guide to the rich, mythical world of Middle-earth... [more]
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A Dictionary of Sociology
John Scott (Honorary Professor, University of Copenhagen)
Reference works; Society & Social Sciences; Sociology; Anthropology; Psychology
Paperback
The most authoritative dictionary of sociology available. Fully revised to include the most up-to-date concepts and contemporary... [more]
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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions
Bill Beavis, Richard G. McCloskey
Language: history & general works; Reference; Ships & shipping: general interest; Boating
Paperback
Originally published: London: Adlard Coles, 1983. [more]
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The Archaeological Excavation Dictionary
Anna Kieburg
Reference works; History; Archaeological methodology & techniques
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Over 2,000 terms, Translated into eight different languages. The book is ideal for digs abroad. Includes the Arabic and... [more]
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The Making Of Mona
Adrian Franklin
Art & Architecture; Conservation, restoration & care of artworks; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Museums & museology
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Adrian Franklin, professor of sociology at the University of Tasmania, has pieced together the story of the creation of MONA,... [more]
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