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Nature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements
John Emsley (Chemistry Department, University of Cambridge)
Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Chemistry
Paperback
Since publication of John Emsley's Nature's Building Blocks in 2003 there have been a number of new developments. Fully updated... [more]
$34.95
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Doctor Who Encyclopedia (New Edition)
Gary Russell
Television; Science fiction; Reference works
Hardback
The Doctor Who Encyclopedia covers the Eleventh Doctor's first two seasons, plus every Ninth and Tenth Doctor story, and is... [more]
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The Oxford Dictionary of Saints, Fifth Edition Revised
David Farmer (Formerly Reader in History at Reading University)
Reference works; Religion & beliefs; Christianity
Paperback
The renowned Oxford Dictionary of Saints returns in a revised and updated form, providing concise accounts of the lives, cults,... [more]
$23.95
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Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
Susan Ratcliffe (Associate Editor, OUP)
Reference; Reference works; Dictionaries of quotations
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Based on the highly acclaimed seventh edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, this new edition includes over 9,000... [more]
$27.95
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Wheelock's Latin
Frederic M. Wheelock, Richard A. LaFleur
Reference works; History
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Now in its seventh edition, Wheelock's Latin retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings, taken not only from classical... [more]
$41.95
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Islam: The Basics
Colin Turner
Reference works; Religion & beliefs; Islam
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Offers introduction to various aspects of Muslim belief and practice. This title covers topics such as: The Koran and its... [more]
$29.99
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Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation 2nd Edition
Mona Baker (University of Manchester, UK.The University of Manchester, UK.), Gabriela Saldanha (University of Birmingham, UK.The University of Birmingham, UK.)
Translation & interpretation; Reference works; Languages & ESL
Paperback
Presents a comprehensive overview of the academic discipline of translation studies. This book covers the history of translation... [more]
$105.00
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New Oxford Rhyming Dictionary
Oxford Dictionaries
Language: reference & general; Creative writing & creative writing guides; Technical writing; Poetry; Reference works
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This invaluable resource contains rhymes for over 45,000 words presented in a clear and user-friendly layout. Features include... [more]
$40.95
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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language
David Crystal (University of Wales, Bangor)
Language: reference & general; linguistics; Reference works
Paperback
This third edition incorporates the major developments in language study since the mid 1990s. It includes major new sections... [more]
$54.95
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USS Enterprise: Owners Workshop Manual
Ben Riley Robinson (MARCUS), Marcus Riley
Science fiction; Reference works
Hardback
This long-awaited new Star Trek technical manual--nearly two years in the making--presented in the world-renowned Haynes... [more]
$46.95
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Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics 4th Edition...
Jack C. Richards, Richard W. Schmidt
linguistics; Language teaching theory & methods; ELT: teaching theory & methods; Reference works; Languages & ESL
Paperback
This Dictionary is an essential tool for students of applied linguistics, language teaching, TEFL, and introductory courses... [more]
$62.99
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Indonesian Reference Grammar 2nd Edition
James Neil Sneddon, Alexander Adelaar, Dwi Noverini Djenar, Michael C. Ewing
Language & Linguistics; Language: reference & general; Grammar & vocabulary; Reference works; Languages & ESL
Paperback
This grammar provides a comprehensive description of the structure of the Indonesian language written in a clear, non-technical... [more]
$55.00
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The Arden Dictionary of Shakespeare Quotations
William Shakespeare
Shakespeare studies & criticism; Dictionaries of quotations
Paperback
If you have ever been stuck trying to identify a Shakespearean quote then this is the book for you! With over 3,000 quotes... [more]
$26.99
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The Photographer's Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion
Maria Piscopo
Photography & photographs; Reference works; Business & Economics; Sales & marketing
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A comprehensive and practical guide to marketing & self-promotion for photographers. Condensing theory into practical, easy-to-follow... [more]
$42.99
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Stepping Stones: Interviews with Seamus Heaney
Dennis O'Driscoll
Biography; Biography: literary; Poetry by individual poets; Literary studies: general; Literary studies: poetry & poets; Dictionaries of biography (Who's Who)
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Widely regarded as the finest poet of his generation, Seamus Heaney is the subject of numerous critical studies; [more]
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A Dictionary of the Bible
W.R.F. Browning (Cuddesdon College, Oxford (retired))
Reference works; Religion & beliefs
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This is the most acclaimed, accessible, and up-to-date dictionary of the Bible available. Containing over 2,000 authoritative... [more]
$23.95
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A Field Guide to Insects in Australia
Paul Zborowski, Ross Storey
Reference works; Insects (entomology); Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders
Paperback
Whether you are an amateur insect enthusiast, a student or an Entomologist, this updated and revised third edition identifies... [more]
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Brewer's Dictionary of Irish Phrase & Fable
Jo O'Donoghue, Sean McMahon
Dictionaries; Reference; Reference works
Hardback
A vivid and affectionate celebration of the history, culture and mythology of Ireland [more]
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The Oxford Companion to English Literature
Dinah Birch
Anthologies (non-poetry); Literary studies: general; Reference works
Hardback
This edition of the classic reference has been thoroughly revised and updated, offering unrivalled coverage of English literature.... [more]
$101.95
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Logarithmetica Britannica 2 Volume Paperback Set: Logarithms to 20 Decimal...
A. J. Thompson
Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Algebra; Number theory
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This work of Dr Thompson's is an attempt to commemorate in a worthy manner the first great table of common logarithms, which... [more]
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Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology
Timothy Darvill (Centre for Archaeology, Anthropology, and Heritage, Bournemouth University)
Reference works; History; Archaeology
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The most wide-ranging, comprehensive, and up-to-date dictionary of archaeology available. Over 4,000 entries cover artefacts,... [more]
$27.95
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Rock And Gem
Kindersley Dorling
Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Mineralogy & gems
Paperback
From glittering gemstones to fascinating minerals and fossils, this incredible reference book is a stunning celebration of... [more]
$39.99
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Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for Every Writer
Roy Peter Clark
Language: reference & general; Creative writing & creative writing guides; Writing skills; Reference works
Paperback
Tools Not Rules': here are 50 essential ones that writers of all kinds can use every day. [more]
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The Sartre Dictionary
Gary Cox
Reference works; Philosophy; Western philosophy, from c 1900 -
Paperback
Covers the major works, ideas and influences of Jean-Paul Sartre. This dictionary contains entries which include definitions... [more]
$39.99
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Family Crests of Japan
Stone Bridge Press
Reference works; History; Genealogy, heraldry, names & honours
Paperback
Find the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition [more]
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