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A Guide to Countries of the World by Peter Stalker
$34.99 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference
This A-Z guide provides a wealth of information for every country in the world. Each entry gives a brief history and outlines contemporary social, economic, political and religious issues. In addition, for each country there is a clear map and a quick-reference fact box containing data and statistics in ...Show more
A-Z of Countries of the World by Peter Stalker
$39.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference
Provides an overview of each country in the world. This work includes maps and geographical details along with the contemporary social, economic, religious and political issues that shape each country. It also presents the main economic and social indicators of each country, such as GNP, life expectancy ...Show more
An A to Z of Food and Drink by John Ayto
$44.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
Seasoned throughout with literary wit and wisdom, this feast of gastronomic words and phrases traces the origins and history of over 1200 English terms for foodstuffs, dishes, and drinks. Previously published as
Concise Medical Dictionary by Oxford
$22.95 NZD
Category: Not a Book | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference
This market-leading illustrated dictionary contains 12,500 authoritative entries on all aspects of medical science. Written by a team of medical experts, all entries have been revised and updated for this new edition to reflect the very latest in medical knowledge and practice. Entries are accessible an ...Show more
Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature (Revised Edition) by Margaret Drabble
$45.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
Based on the bestselling Oxford Companion to English Literature, this is an indispensable, compact guide to all aspects of English literature. For this revised edition, existing entries have been fully updated and 60 new entries have been added on contemporary writers, such as Peter Acroyd, Martin Amis, ...Show more
Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music by Michael Kennedy
$28.99 NZD
Category: Music | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference
Derived from the classic Oxford Dictionary of Music, this is the most authoritative dictionary of music available in paperback. Up-to-date and clearly written, it is a rich mine of information for lovers of music of all periods and styles. Written by Michael Kennedy, a renowned authority on classical mu ...Show more
Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Susan Ratcliffe
$39.95 NZD
Category: Non-fiction | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference
Based on the highly acclaimed sixth edition of the "Oxford Dictionary of Quotations", this new edition maintains its extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations, and contains completely up-to-date material from today's influential literary and cultural figures. Over 1900 new quotes have bee ...Show more
Dictionary of World Religions by John Bowker
$42.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference
Abridged from the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of World Religions this is the most comprehensive dictionary of religion available in paperback. Written by an expert team of contributors, the volume contains over 8,200 entries, an extensive topic index, and an original and in-depth introductory essay. The ...Show more
Everyday Grammar by John Seely
$20.99 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference
This accessible and unique approach to grammar comes in two parts: the first section consists of a practical guide on how to understand and use grammar successfully, and the second is an extensive A-Z glossary of grammatical terms. Ideal for both language students and anyone wanting to improve their use ...Show more
How Not to Say What You Mean by R.W. Holder
$43.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference
Arm candy ? trainspotter ? toy boy ? cock and bull story - push up daisies ? human sacrifice ? tuft-hunter ? powder room ? downer ? caught short ? see a man about a dog. This brand new dictionary of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery and deceit can be lively and shocking. It contains old favourites and obsolet ...Show more
Ologies and Isms (1st ed, 2002) by Michael Quinion
$41.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
Deals with prefixes and suffixes - the building blocks of so much of medical and technical vocabulary. This book explains what each affix means. It makes use of examples to show how each is used in practice. It is meant for a student or a practitioner, a teacher of English, an inveterate word-user, or j ...Show more
Oxford Concise Encyclopedia (2nd Edition 2007) by -
$39.99 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference S.
Lively, accessible, and up-to-date, this encyclopedia is an invaluable quick-reference work. Its compact size and clear concise style make it easy to find information on a vast range of subjects quickly and easily. Over 12,000 entries include coverage of science, technology, the arts, politics, sports, ...Show more