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

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

Messing about in Quotes: A Little Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations (Brandreth Gyles)(Pevná vazba)

Become a dazzling wit or enjoy a good laugh with this entertaining collection of humorous quotations, carefully handpicked and edited by writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. From Art to Bores, Tennis to Wine, this little dictionary contains over 2,700 of the best quotations, from witty

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

The Oxford Book of Theatrical Anecdotes (Brandreth Gyles)(Pevná vazba)

This is the ultimate anthology of theatrical anecdotes, edited by lifelong theatre-lover Gyles Brandreth in the Oxford tradition, and covering every kind of theatrical story and experience from the age of Shakespeare and Marlowe to the age of Stoppard and Mamet, from Richard Burbage to Richard

Odd Boy Out (Brandreth Gyles)(Paperback / softback)

Charles & Camilla: Portrait of a Love Affair (Brandreth Gyles)(Paperback)

This is the definitive account of one of the most extraordinary stories of our time. Gyles Brandreth, who spent many hours with Prince Philip in both formal and informal interviews, presents a unique portrait of his son, Charles, Prince of Wales, and of the one 'non-negotiable' love of his life,

The 7 Secrets of Happiness: A Reluctant Optimist's Journey (Brandreth Gyles)(Paperback)

Lovable British comedian Gyles Brandreth's look at the pursuit of happiness and why it matters--refreshingly free of wishy-washy, feel-good mumbo-jumbo and full of straightforward, down-to-earth guidanceOn June 17, 2013, Gyles Brandreth delivered the Baggs Memorial Lecture at the University of

On Christmas: A Seasonal Anthology (Brandreth Gyles)(Pevná vazba)

A seasonal anthology of Christmas-themed writings to savour during the highs and lows of Christmas Day. This delightful anthology--described in Gyles Brandreth's introduction as 'a plum pudding stuffed with good things'--offers an array of writers, both old and new, who have expressed their

The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms (Oxford Languages)(Paperback)

Authoritative, accessible, and completely up to date, The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary and improve their writing skills. Over 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequentlyused

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

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

The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar (Aarts Bas)(Paperback)

The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar is a straightforward and accessible A-Z guide of the diverse and often complex terminology of English grammar. It contains over 1,600 entries with clear and concise definitions, enhanced by numerous sample sentences, as well as relevant quotations from the

The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms (Baldick Chris)(Paperback)

The bestselling Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms provides clear and concise definitions of the most troublesome literary terms, from abjection to zeugma. It is an essential reference tool for students of literature in any language. Now expanded and in its fourth edition, it includes increased

The Oxford Dictionary of Music (Rutherford-Johnson Tim)(Paperback)

Now available in paperback and with over 10,000 entries, the Oxford Dictionary of Music (previously the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music) offers broad coverage of a wide range of musical categories spanning many eras, including composers, librettists, singers, orchestras, important ballets and

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

Oxford Dictionary of Zoology (Allaby Michael)(Paperback)

With over 6,000 entries, the Oxford Dictionary of Zoology is a detailed and authoritative guide to all areas of the field. It offers full taxonomic coverage of arthropods, other invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. It also includes terms from the areas of ecology, animal

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics (Matthews P. H.)(Paperback)

The third edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics is an authoritative and invaluable reference source covering every aspect of the wide-ranging field of linguistics. In 3,250 entries this dictionary spans grammar, phonetics, semantics, languages (spoken and written), dialects, and

The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang (Barrett Grant)(Paperback)

The Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang illuminates a rich and colorful segment of our language. Readers will find informative entries on slang terms such as Beltway bandit and boondoggle, angry white male and leg treasurer, juice bill and Joe Citizen, banana superpower and the Big Fix

Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary (Dictionaries Oxford)(Paperback / softback)

New edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary with over 7000 words from across the curriculum to build vocabulary and language skills. Includes simple and clear entries, topic word lists to support key subject vocabulary and activities to help with spelling and grammar. An easy-to-use

The Oxford Dictionary of Dance (Craine Debra)(Paperback)

With over 2,600 entries, the second edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Dance is a unique single volume reference on all aspects of dance performance written by two leading dance writers, Debra Craine and Judith Mackrell. The work covers all aspects of the diverse dance world from classical ballet

Have You Eaten Grandma? (Brandreth Gyles)(Paperback / softback)

Pedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling? You'll love this hilarious and definitive guide to 21st century language from grammar-guru Gyles Brandreth'Brandreth excels . . . in all his linguistic joie de vivre' GuardianDon't know if it's, like, okay to say 'like'?Are your apostrophe's

Oxford Illustrated Computing Dictionary (Dictionaries Oxford)(Paperback / softback)

A new illustrated alphabetical dictionary of key computing terms and concepts clearly explained, to support children aged 8-12 or act as a quick reference tool for parents and teachers. With around 1000 words and meanings and a thematic supplement on focus areas, it covers words from everyday

Oxford Picture Dictionary Third Edition: Monolingual Dictionary (Adelson-Goldstein Jayme)(Paperback)

The third edition of the best-selling Oxford Picture Dictionary provides unparalleled support for vocabulary teaching to meet the needs of today's English language learners. -4,000 English words and phrases with meaningful, real-life contexts presented within 12 thematic units, including Everyday

Colour Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus (Oxford Languages)(Paperback)

This is the reissued Colour Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus. The Colour Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary, with over 45,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and over 65,000 synonyms based on evidence from the Oxford