The Oxford Dictionary of Twentieth Century Quotations is a collection of over 5,000 quotations, representing key voices and events of the last 100 years and the beginnings of the new century. Coverage ranges from the worlds of art, literature, science, and politics to popular culture, and material is ... more »

Over 2,500 entries Containing over 2,500 operatic characters, this guide gives plot synopses for over 250 operas and operettas, and details full information on each operatic role, including its creator and notable performers. Well-known personalities contribute articles on favourite roles, for example ... more »

Over 2,500 entries Based on the highly praised Oxford Dictionary of Art , this is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to Western Art from ancient Greece to the present day. Written in clear, lively prose, this invaluable reference maintains a careful balance between fact and appraisal. In its pages ... more »

A new edition of the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of English Idioms , enlarged and updated to reflect the English of the new millennium. Key features Contains over 10,000 British and American idioms that are frequently used by native speakers today. Simple definitions help learners understand what the ... more »

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Beschreibung: Über 120.000 Stichwörter und Wendungen. Aktuell: Ob Banque centrale européenne, herunterladen, Wideraufbereitungsanlage - die treffende Übersetzung ist gesichert Umfassend: Mit umfangreichem Wortschatz auch aus den Ländern Belgien, Kanada, Österreich und der Schweiz Rechtschreibung: Neue ... more »

Beschreibung: Über 120.000 Stichwörter und Wendungen. Aktuell: Ob - Cybercafé, Edutainment, Wochenendticket oder Zinsabschlagsteuer -- die treffende Übersetzung ist gesichert Umfassend: Mit umfangreichem Wortschatz auch aus den Ländern Lateinamerikas Ausführlich: Mit internationaler Lautschrift zu jedem ... more »

2,000 entries . With entries ranging from earthquakes and mice to feminism and the Dead Sea Scrolls, this dictionary is a lively and absorbing reference work for all readers of the Bible. Authoritative, accessible, and up-to-date it provides helpful information about the books of the Bible, customs, ... more »

5,000 entries This dictionary is an ideal source of reference on the wide range of medicines available today. It covers over-the-counter, pharmacy, and prescription medicines. It contains entries for classes of drugs such as antibiotics, generic names such as ibuprofen, and proprietary names such as ... more »

Over 2,500 entries This dictionary provides in-depth coverage of the major historical figures and events from 1900 to the present day. Extensive surveys of every country are included with detailed analytical entries covering political and military leaders, political parties, international organizations ... more »

Compiled by one of the best-known authorities on the Bard's works, this dictionary offers up-to-date information on all aspects of Shakespeare in his own time and on his impact and influence on later ages. It includes entries on the plays and the major characters, on Shakespeare's life and his contemporaries ... more »

10,000 entries Written by nursing and medical specialists, the dictionary provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions. In addition to specifically nursing terms, there are many entries in the fields of medicine, surgery, anatomy, physiology ... more »