Author: Adrian Room
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780304358731
Category : Allusions in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1298
Book Description
"Dr Brewer's classic work of reference, fully revised and updated for the millennium, now available in paperback"
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable
Author: Adrian Room
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780304358731
Category : Allusions in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1298
Book Description
"Dr Brewer's classic work of reference, fully revised and updated for the millennium, now available in paperback"
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780304358731
Category : Allusions in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1298
Book Description
"Dr Brewer's classic work of reference, fully revised and updated for the millennium, now available in paperback"
The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Author: Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191578568
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark? Who first tried to nail jelly to the wall? The answers to these and many more questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet, whether in classic literature or today's news. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this dictionary covers classical and other mythologies, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to further paths to explore. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a browser's delight from start to finish. What is the fog of war? Who first wanted to spend more time with one's family? When was the Dreamtime? How long since the first cry of Women and children first? Where might you find dark matter? Would you want the Midas touch? Should you worry about grey goo?
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191578568
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark? Who first tried to nail jelly to the wall? The answers to these and many more questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet, whether in classic literature or today's news. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this dictionary covers classical and other mythologies, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to further paths to explore. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a browser's delight from start to finish. What is the fog of war? Who first wanted to spend more time with one's family? When was the Dreamtime? How long since the first cry of Women and children first? Where might you find dark matter? Would you want the Midas touch? Should you worry about grey goo?
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 1175
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 1175
Book Description
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 1528
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 1528
Book Description
Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase & Fable
Author: John Ayto
Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780550105646
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 853
Book Description
Completely updated for the twenty-first century, this reference presents definitions and origins of thousands of words, idioms, catchphrases, slogans, nicknames, and events from TV, literature, music, comic strips, and computer games.
Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780550105646
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 853
Book Description
Completely updated for the twenty-first century, this reference presents definitions and origins of thousands of words, idioms, catchphrases, slogans, nicknames, and events from TV, literature, music, comic strips, and computer games.
Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics
Author: William Donaldson
Publisher: Cassell
ISBN: 9780753817919
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description
A browsable and addictive collection of pen-portraits of 1500 extraordinary characters from British and Irish history
Publisher: Cassell
ISBN: 9780753817919
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 686
Book Description
A browsable and addictive collection of pen-portraits of 1500 extraordinary characters from British and Irish history
The Hops List
Author: Julian Healey
Publisher: Julian Healey
ISBN: 9780648035510
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive beer hop dictionary. Includes variety descriptions, analytical data, tasting notes, substitutes, style suggestions and more on a staggering 339 unique varieties.
Publisher: Julian Healey
ISBN: 9780648035510
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive beer hop dictionary. Includes variety descriptions, analytical data, tasting notes, substitutes, style suggestions and more on a staggering 339 unique varieties.
Brewer's Dictionary of Irish Phrase & Fable
Author: Seán McMahon
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780304363346
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 867
Book Description
A brand-new 'Brewer's' dedicated to the 'phrase and fable' of the emerald isle.
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780304363346
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 867
Book Description
A brand-new 'Brewer's' dedicated to the 'phrase and fable' of the emerald isle.
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable
Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
ISBN: 9780550102454
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Includes new supplement of Brwer's Gems compiled by Susie Dent."--Front cover.
Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
ISBN: 9780550102454
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Includes new supplement of Brwer's Gems compiled by Susie Dent."--Front cover.
A Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Author: Christopher Corèdon
Publisher: D. S. Brewer
ISBN: 9781843841388
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
The first dictionary of medieval terms intended for the non-specialist with an interest in the medieval world.
Publisher: D. S. Brewer
ISBN: 9781843841388
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
The first dictionary of medieval terms intended for the non-specialist with an interest in the medieval world.