This comprehensive guide spans sixteen centuries of the literature and literary culture of Ireland. From the ogam alphabet in the 4th century, to contemporary writers such as Roddy Doyle and Seamus Heaney, there is a wealth of information on writers and their works, movements, genres, topics, folklore ... more »

Over 3,000 entries This invaluable work is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of linguistics available. It provides concise, informative entries across the whole field of linguistics. With entries ranging from epiglottal and morpheme to Austronesian and Navajo, the dictionary is an ideal ... more »

6,000 entries This invaluable dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of words and terms encountered in both human and physical geography. Each of the entries provides an initial brief definition followed by a more in-depth explanation. It covers a vast range of subjects, including cartography, surveying ... more »

Over 9,000 entries from nearly 2,000 authors Offering all the authority and accuracy of the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, this indispensable source of reference has extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations. Find a quotation with the Keyword index and Search by author SPECIAL ... more »

2,000 entries . From Albert Einstein to the Marx Brothers, this authoritative reference book provides biographies of men and women from different countries and cultures who have contributed to the thought as well as the action of the twentieth century. 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 »

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Almost 7,000 names We all have a first name, but how many of us really know its origin and history? This comprehensive dictionary provides a fascinating collection of linguistic, historical, and associated information about some 7,000 names, making it ideal reference for linguists and family historians ... more »

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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 »

From Aristotle to Zen, this is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date dictionary of philosophy available. Ideal for students or a general readership, it provides lively and accessible coverage of not only the Western philosophical tradition but also important themes from Chinese, Indian ... more »

Fully revised for its second edition, this is the most comprehensive dictionary of finance available. Over 4,000 authoritative entries on every aspect of the financial world International coverage of the world's important financial centres Personal finance, from investments to pensions and taxation Readership ... more »