Little Oxford Gift Box: Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs; Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins - Tapa dura

Review from previous edition This little gem fits well in the pocket or handbag to browse on journeys, or to sit on domestic shelves as a useful home reference tool or a fun browse. (Reference Reviews)

An ideal gift and a wonderful source of ideas, it's also a great book to browse through to find the right words for any occasion. (Daily Mail)

Small enough to carry with you wherever you go, this beautiful hardback book offers a wonderland of insights into the words we use everyday with very little thought. (Skylightrain)

would make an ideal and inexpensive present for anyone who loves words (Sue Magee, Bookbag)

From Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde to Fidel Castro and Dolly Parton, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations features 4,000 of the best quotations of past and present. Packed with quotable quotes on over 300 themes from 'Parties' to 'Punctuality', and from 'Apology' to 'Toasts', this is the ideal tool for finding exactly the right words to express yourself in any situation.

Its perfect complement is the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, which includes fascinating information on 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world and across 250 subjects―from 'Cats' and 'Dogs' to 'Achievement' and 'Extravagance'.

For the first time included in the Gift Box is the Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins, offering 1,000 word histories arranged by theme, from food to phobias, and from universe to love.

Between them, these three charming little books will have the perfect words for whatever you want to say.