Break A Leg - A Dictionary of Theatrical Quotations(Paperback / softback)

Break A Leg - A Dictionary of Theatrical Quotations(Paperback / softback)

This humorous collection of quotations draws on plays, books, newspapers and tabletalk, with pages full of wit and wisdom. Wherever you start, you just won't be able to stop, as one brilliant line after another tumbles off the page. This unusual and varied anthology is the perfect gift for theatre

Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations (Brandreth Gyles)(Paperback)

Writer, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised Ned Sherrin's classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and anecdotes. With over 1,000 new quotations from all media, it's easy to find hilarious quotes on subjects ranging from Argument to Diets, from Computers to The Weather

Book of Football Quotations (Shaw Phil)(Paperback / softback)

The greatest football quotations collection ever, now in its ninth edition. This compilation includes quotes from everyone - Shakespeare to Suarez, Camus to Cantona, Busby to Beckham - who has made an apt, pithy or comical comment about

The Arden Dictionary of Shakespeare Quotations (Armstrong Jane)(Paperback)

Who said ' Neither a lender nor a borrower be'? Who are the star-crossed lovers? Which Shakespearean lady protests 'too much'? If you have ever been stuck trying to identify a Shakespearean quote then this is the book for you! With over 3,000 quotes from single lines to quite long extracts,

Penguin Dictionary of Geology (Kearey Philip)(Paperback / softback)

Dictionary of Symbols (Cirlot J. C.)(Paperback / softback)

Metaphors Be with You: An A to Z Dictionary of History's Greatest Metaphorical Quotations (Grothe Mardy)(Paperback)

Respected quotation anthologist and author of Oxymoronica and Viva la Repartee Dr. Mardy Grothe is at his best in Metaphors Be with You, an A to Z dictionary of 2,750 of history's greatest metaphorical quotations, meticulously curated for writers, readers, and quotation lovers everywhere.In

Shifting Point - Forty Years of Theatrical Exploration, 1946-87 (Brook Peter (Independent practitioner UK))(Paperback / softback)

Penguin Dictionary of English Synonyms & Antonyms(Paperback / softback)

This is a revised edition of the existing 'Nuttall's Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms' that is designed to help widen the reader's vocabulary. Lists of synonyms provide alternative words of the same meaning while lists of antonyms provide words of opposite

Oxford Primary Illustrated Maths Dictionary(Paperback / softback)

A new edition of this favourite illustrated alphabetical dictionary of key maths terms and concepts from the curriculum. An essential dictionary for children aged 8-11 to use at both home and school, with around 1000 words and meanings and a thematic supplement on focus

Wise Children (Carter Angela)(Paperback / softback)

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ALI SMITHA richly comic tale of the tangled fortunes of two theatrical families, the Hazards and the Chances, Angela Carter's witty and bawdy novel is populated with as many sets of twins, and mistaken identities as any Shakespeare comedy, and celebrates the magic of over a

Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs(Paperback / softback)

A collection of over 6000 proverbs (and their

Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins (Cresswell Julia)(Paperback / softback)

Newly updated to incorporate recent additions to the English language, the Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins provides a fascinating exploration of the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language

Penguin Dictionary of International Relations (Evans Graham)(Paperback / softback)

The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations holds the key to understanding the trends and events that have influenced international relations over the last decade. This completely up-to-date reference includes explanations of the dangerous developments that have affected international

Scots Dictionary of Nature (Thomson Amanda)(Paperback / softback)

A Scots Dictionary of Nature brings together - for the first time - the deeply expressive vocabulary customarily used to describe land, wood, weather, birds, water and walking in

Playlets (Shaw George Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

This Oxford World Classic includes sixteen of George Bernard Shaw's shortest theatrical scripts. This collection introduces readers to the playlets virtually unknown outside the world of Shavian scholarship by revealing how they explain Shaw's own life and

Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics - Fourth edition (Nelson David)(Paperback / softback)

The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics, from algebra to mechanics and from number theory to statistics. Invaluable for students at all levels, it is also a useful and versatile source book for economists, business people, engineers, technicians

Oxford First Dictionary (Dictionaries Oxford)(Paperback / softback)

Major new edition of the Oxford First Dictionary in paperback includes new words and more pages to improve spelling, extend vocabulary and support comprehension in the curriculum. Its accessible alphabetical layout and new supplement on spelling and grammar tips and activities, makes it the perfect

Proper Brummie - A Dictionary of Birmingham Words and Phrases (Chinn Carl)(Paperback / softback)

User-friendly Dictionary of Old English and Reader (Griffiths Bill)(Paperback / softback)

Life of Monsieur de Moliere (Bulgakov Mikhail Afanasevich)(Paperback / softback)

Charts the life of the French playwright - Moliere - from humble beginnings to later theatrical triumphs and political

Humorous Quotations - Brilliant Wisecracks and Oneliners (Blake Mike)(Paperback / softback)

Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses (Hart George)(Paperback / softback)

The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses contains one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities. Now in its second edition, it provides: a new introduction updated entries and four new entries on deities names of the deities as Hieroglyphs a survey of

Stagecraft - The Complete Guide to Theatrical Practice (Griffiths Trevor R.)(Paperback / softback)