The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is a new reference work, providing a wealth of fascinating and informative background detail for over 10,000 phrases and allusions used in English today. Drawing from Oxford's unrivalled bank of language and quotation on-line resources, this highly browsable pot pourri of allusive terms includes entries from a broad range of topics, from classical mythology, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. From African Eve to white van man, from Barbie doll and bunny boiler to the big bang theory, the dictionary gives reliable, up-to-date insights into the origin and history of words and phrases, with ample cross-referencing.
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Elizabeth Knowles has been Managing Editor of Oxford Quotations Dictionaries since 1993 and is a historical lexicographer, having previously worked for ten years on the New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
GRATIS gastos de envío en España
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envíoEUR 26,59 gastos de envío desde Estados Unidos de America a España
Destinos, gastos y plazos de envíoLibrería: Hamelyn, Madrid, España
Condición: Muy bueno. : Este diccionario conciso de frases y fábulas es una obra de referencia que proporciona información fascinante y detallada sobre más de 10,000 frases y alusiones utilizadas en inglés. Basándose en el banco de lenguaje y citas en línea de Oxford, este diccionario incluye entradas de una amplia gama de temas, desde la mitología clásica, la historia, la religión, las costumbres populares, las supersticiones, la ciencia y la tecnología, la filosofía y la cultura popular. Desde African Eve hasta white van man, desde Barbie doll y bunny boiler hasta la teoría del big bang, el diccionario ofrece información fiable y actualizada sobre el origen y la historia de las palabras y frases, con amplias referencias cruzadas. EAN: 9780192801258 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: A Concise Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Autor: Elizabeth Knowles Editorial: OUP Oxford Idioma: en Páginas: 608 Formato: tapa blanda. Nº de ref. del artículo: Happ-2024-07-23-e969688d
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged book. Slightly damaged in some way typically, a grazed corner or torn cover. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL10272446
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL2518539
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is a new reference work, providing a wealth of fascinating and informative background detail for over 10,000 phrases and allusions used in English today. Drawing from Oxford's unrivalled bank of language and quotation on-line resources, this highly browsable pot pourri of allusive terms includes entries from a broad range of topics, from classical mythology, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. From African Eve to white van man, from Barbie doll and bunny boiler to the big bang theory, the dictionary gives reliable, up-to-date insights into the origin and history of words and phrases, with ample cross-referencing. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001638066
Cantidad disponible: 3 disponibles
Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP64588117
Cantidad disponible: 3 disponibles
Librería: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0192801252I4N00
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0192801252I4N00
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6545-9780192801258
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780192801258
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: BettsBooksWales, Aberystwyth, CERED, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. Fine copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Internally the pages are immaculately clean and complete. Nº de ref. del artículo: ABE-1715931395081
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles