Model Number: BBO0198606060DLDA
Author: Oxford University Press
This is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of British place-names available in paperback. From Abbas Combe to Zennor, it gives the meaning and origin of over 12,000 place-names , tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. Essential reference for the tourist or local ...more »
Model Number: BBO0198605986DLDA
Author: Oxford University Press
A brand new dictionary on the Kings and Queens of Britain, from mythical and Romano-British rulers to the House of Windsor The entries are ordered in sections, by regions for pre-1066 monarchs, and then by royal lines, e.g. Tudors and Hanoverians Detailed entries give information on themes such as Coronations ...more »
Over 1,800 entries From Baroque to Postmodernism, batik to mezzotint, and canvas to porcelain, the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms provides succinct and accessible explanations of over 1,800 terms used in the wide variety of visual media that makes up the art world. more »
This is the most comprehensive guide to modern poetry in English. Celebrated poets offer intriguing views on their fellow poets, such as Tom Paulin on Ted Hughes, Seamus Heaney on Robert Lowell, and Anne Stevenson on Sylvia Plath. 1,500 poets are covered from W.H. Auden to Benjamin Zephaniah. There 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 »
Der Begleiter auf Ihrer Geschäftsreise Die wichtigsten Umgangsformen im Geschäftsleben Das sprachliche Know-how für eine erfolgreiche Reise hilfreiche Tipps für korrektes Auftreten im Ausland zahlreiche Informationen zu interkulturellen Aspekten Sicherer auftreten in der spanischsprachigen Welt PONS ...more »
Der Begleiter auf Ihrer Geschäftsreise Die wichtigsten Umgangsformen im Geschäftsleben Das sprachliche Know-how für eine erfolgreiche Reise hilfreiche Tipps für korrektes Auftreten im Ausland zahlreiche Informationen zu interkulturellen Aspekten Sicherer auftreten in der spanischsprachigen Welt PONS ...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 »
From Purism to Postmodernism, from Guerrilla Girls to David Hockney, this is a highly useful and comprehensive work. Making generous use of anecdote and providing clear explanations, it gives broad coverage of painting, sculpture, and graphic art, encompasses all the major movements and styles of the ...more »
