Oxford Companion to Children's Literature (Hahn Daniel)(Paperback)

The Oxford Concise Companion to English Literature (Birch Dinah)(Paperback)

Based on the bestselling Oxford Companion to English Literature, this is an indispensable, compact guide to all aspects of English literature. Over 5,500 new and revised alphabetical entries give unrivaled coverage of writers, works, historical context, literary theory, allusions, characters, and

The Oxford Companion to English Literature (Birch Dinah)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Companion to English Literature has long been established as the leading reference resource for students, teachers, scholars, and general readers of English literature. It provides unrivalled coverage of all aspects of English literature - from writers, their works, and the historical

The Oxford Companion to Shakespeare (Dobson Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The Oxford Companion to Shakespeare is the most comprehensive reference work available on Shakespeare's life, times, works, and his 400-year global legacy. In addition to the authoritative A-Z entries, it includes nearly 100 illustrations, a chronology, a guide to further reading, a thematic

Winnie-The-Pooh (Milne A. A.)(Paperback)

Happy 90th birthday, to one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends--Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore--have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his son,

The Cambridge Companion to Virgil (Martindale Charles)(Paperback)

The poet Virgil remains the most significant and influential figure in Latin literature, and this expanded and updated Companion covers his life, work, and reception from antiquity to the present. The Aeneid, the Eclogues, the Georgics, and the Appendix Vergiliana are all discussed, as are art,

Now We Are Six (Milne A. A.)(Paperback)

Celebrate the 90th birthday of one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh Whether you're six, sixty-six, or anywhere in between, this enchanting collection of verses about Christopher Robin and, of course, Winnie-the-Pooh, will enchant. Filled with gentle

Children's Literature (Reynolds Kimberley)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction provides a lively and comprehensive discussion of children's literature--what it is, why it is interesting, how it contributes to culture, and how it is studied as literature. Reynolds provides a general overview of the history of the subject as it has developed in

Children's Literature (Hintz Carrie)(Paperback)

Children's Literature is an accessible introduction to this engaging field. Carrie Hintz offers a defining conceptual overview of children's literature that presents its competing histories, its cultural contexts, and the theoretical debates it has instigated.Positioned within the wider field of

The Cambridge Companion to 'Dracula' (Luckhurst Roger)(Paperback)

Bram Stoker's Dracula is the most famous vampire in literature and film. This new collection of sixteen essays brings together a range of internationally renowned scholars to provide a series of pathways through this celebrated Gothic novel and its innumerable adaptations and translations. The

When We Were Very Young (Milne A. A.)(Paperback)

Celebrate the 90th birthday of one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh A classic celebration of childhood, A. A. Milne's When We Were Very Young is a collection of poems that have touched the hearts of readers for more than 90 years. His verses sing with a

The Oxford Companion to Scottish History (Lynch Michael)(Paperback)

The Oxford Companion to Scottish History interprets history broadly, including archaeology, architecture, climate, culture, folk belief, geology, and the langauages of Scotland. It covers more than 20 centuries of history, including immigrants, migrants, and emigrants. It extends from Orkney and

The Hidden Adult: Defining Children's Literature (Nodelman Perry)(Paperback)

What exactly is a children's book? How is children's literature defined as a genre? A leading scholar presents close readings of six classic stories to answer these questions and offer a clear definition of children's writing as a distinct literary form. Perry Nodelman begins by considering the

Winnie-The-Pooh (Puffin Modern Classics) (Milne A. A.)(Paperback)

Happy 90th birthday, to one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends--Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore--have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his son,

Studying Literature: The Essential Companion (Goring Paul)(Paperback)

Studying Literature: The Essential Companion is a unique guide for English undergraduates. It combines practical advice on study skills with key information on literary theories and theorists, offering invaluable support throughout any English degree. Key Features: A study skills guide combined

Oxford Children's Rhyming Words (Dictionaries Oxford)(Paperback / softback)

Oxford Children's Rhyming Words is full of rhyming words, illustrations and poems. Creative writing, poetry, raps and lyrics are easy with the words in one place. Includes the words children need to spell at school and poems by John Foster and quirky illustrations inspire young writers to get

The Oxford Companion to Modern Poetry (Hamilton Ian)(Paperback)

Oxford Companion to the English Language (McArthur Tom)(Paperback)

The Oxford Companion to the English Language provides an authoritative single-volume source of information about the English language. It is intended both for reference and for browsing. The first edition of this landmark Companion, published in 1998, adopted a strong international perspective,

Exploring Children's Literature (Gamble Nikki)(Paperback)

Having a good working knowledge of children′s literature is vital for primary teachers; the best way to develop switched-on young readers is to ensure they get access to high-quality age-appropriate material that engages and inspires them. This book explores the rich and varied world of

York Notes Companions Children's Literature (Pearson Lucy)(Paperback / softback)

Oxford Children's Maths and Science Words (Dictionaries Oxford)(Paperback / softback)

The Oxford Children's Maths and Science Words includes more than 600 first science and maths words, as well as computing words, explained clearly and in alphabetical order. Matched to the curriculum, it is full of colourful illustrations and simple definitions to make learning new words fun and

The Oxford Book of Caribbean Short Stories (Brown Stewart)(Paperback)

Some of the freshest, most vital, and diverse new literature written in the twentieth century has emerged from the Caribbean. And central to Caribbean literature is the short story, with its ties with the oral tradition. Now, The Oxford Book of Caribbean Short Stories, edited by Stewart Brown and

Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition (Nel Philip)(Paperback)

An updated vocabulary for children's literature and culture Over the past decade, there has been a proliferation of exciting new work across many areas of children's literature and culture. Mapping this vibrant scholarship, the Second Edition of Keywords for Children's Literature presents original

Pooh's Library (Milne A. A.)(Boxed Set)

Happy 90th birthday, to one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends--Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore--have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his son,

The Cambridge Companion to the Bible and Literature (Carmichael Calum)(Paperback)

This Companion volume offers a sweeping survey of the Bible as a work of literature and its impact on Western writing. Underscoring the sophistication of the biblical writers' thinking in diverse areas of thought, it demonstrates how the Bible relates to many types of knowledge and its immense