Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816066736
Category : Proverbs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.
The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs
Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816066736
Category : Proverbs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816066736
Category : Proverbs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.
The Facts On File Dictionary of Biochemistry
Author: John Daintith
Publisher: Checkmark Books
ISBN: 9780816049158
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
More than two thousand alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in subjects ranging from cell metabolism and nutrition to organic and physical chemistry.
Publisher: Checkmark Books
ISBN: 9780816049158
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
More than two thousand alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in subjects ranging from cell metabolism and nutrition to organic and physical chemistry.
The Facts on File Guide to Good Writing
Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110391
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Provides exercises and examples on style, usage, grammar, and punctuation for becoming a better writer.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110391
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Provides exercises and examples on style, usage, grammar, and punctuation for becoming a better writer.
The Facts on File Companion to the British Short Story
Author: Andrew Maunder
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816074968
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
A comprehensive reference to short fiction from Great Britain, Ireland, and the British Commonwealth. With approximately 450 entries, this A-to-Z guide explores the literary contributions of such writers as Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, D H Lawrence, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Katherine Mansfield, Martin Amis, and others.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816074968
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
A comprehensive reference to short fiction from Great Britain, Ireland, and the British Commonwealth. With approximately 450 entries, this A-to-Z guide explores the literary contributions of such writers as Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, D H Lawrence, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, Katherine Mansfield, Martin Amis, and others.
The Facts on File Dictionary of First Names
Author: Leslie Dunkling
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Facts on File Publications
ISBN: 9780871962744
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Describes the meanings, origins, and background of thousands of male and female first names used in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Facts on File Publications
ISBN: 9780871962744
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Describes the meanings, origins, and background of thousands of male and female first names used in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia
The Facts on File Dictionary of Ecology and the Environment
Author: Jill Bailey
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109415
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Presents over 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries on various concepts and topics in ecology and environmental science.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109415
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Presents over 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries on various concepts and topics in ecology and environmental science.
The Facts on File Dictionary of Education
Author: Jay M. Shafritz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816016365
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 503
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816016365
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 503
Book Description
The Facts on File Dictionary of Environmental Science
Author: Bruce C. Wyman
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109423
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
Defines more than 5,000 terms used in the field of environmental science.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109423
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
Defines more than 5,000 terms used in the field of environmental science.
The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions
Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816048681
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816048681
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
The Facts on File Guide to Research
Author: Jeff Lenburg
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110405
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 593
Book Description
The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110405
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 593
Book Description
The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.