Download or read book Brewer s Dictionary of Phrase Fable written by Adrian Room and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dr Brewer's classic work of reference, fully revised and updated for the millennium, now available in paperback"
Download or read book Brewer s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 1175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brewer s Dictionary of London Phrase Fable written by Russ Willey and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Emperor Claudius to Ken Livingstone and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears,Brewer's London Phrase & Fableis a must for all Londoners, visitors and anyone who's ever succumbed to the allure of the Big Smoke.In the spirit of the respected and much-lovedBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, this new book brings together the people, places, language and lore of London, conveying the essence of Britain's capital with wit, erudition and a wealth of fascinating detail.Whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair,Brewer's London Phrase & Fablebrings the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.
Download or read book Dictionary of Astronomical Names written by Adrian Room and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An etymological survey of astronomical names, including the better known stars, the constellations, the planets, and their satellites, and features on celestial bodies, such as craters on the moon. The author is a linquist, not an astronomer, and the book is for the generalist. No pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Download or read book Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 1528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable written by Elizabeth Knowles and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2006-10-12 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark? Who first tried to nail jelly to the wall? The answers to these and many more questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet, whether in classic literature or today's news. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this dictionary covers classical and other mythologies, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to further paths to explore. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a browser's delight from start to finish. What is the fog of war? Who first wanted to spend more time with one's family? When was the Dreamtime? How long since the first cry of Women and children first? Where might you find dark matter? Would you want the Midas touch? Should you worry about grey goo?
Download or read book Brewer s Dictionary of Modern Phrase Fable written by John Ayto and published by Chambers Harrap Pub Limited. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 853 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated for the twenty-first century, this reference presents definitions and origins of thousands of words, idioms, catchphrases, slogans, nicknames, and events from TV, literature, music, comic strips, and computer games.
Download or read book What s in a Name written by Linda Francis and published by Living Books. This book was released on 1982-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating name dictionary that features the literal meaning of people's first names, the character quality implied by the name, and an applicable Scripture verse for each name listed.
Download or read book Brewer s Dictionary of Irish Phrase Fable written by Seán McMahon and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2004 with total page 867 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand-new 'Brewer's' dedicated to the 'phrase and fable' of the emerald isle.
Download or read book The Hops List written by Julian Healey and published by Julian Healey. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's most comprehensive beer hop dictionary. Includes variety descriptions, analytical data, tasting notes, substitutes, style suggestions and more on a staggering 339 unique varieties.
Download or read book The Dictionary of Rock Pop Names written by Mark Beech and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2009-07-19 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Beechs 1998 predecessor, The A-Z of Names in Rock generated over 50 radio interviews, 15 articles, 7 features in nationals and two serializations. This extended and updated version covers more genres than just rock (e.g. pop, punk, indie, reggae, soul, country, blues, folk, jazz, heavy metal, grunge and rap artists and bands) and will appeal to music fans internationally, as well as being the must-buy book for pub quiz fans. With almost 3,000 entries, its a chance to discover why artists chose their names and which ones shouldnt have. An informative and often humorous read, the worlds leading expert on music names (BBC), Mark Beech, is guaranteed another best-seller.
Download or read book Brewer s Rogues Villains and Eccentrics written by William Donaldson and published by Cassell. This book was released on 2004 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A browsable and addictive collection of pen-portraits of 1500 extraordinary characters from British and Irish history
Download or read book Dictionary of Pub Names written by and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For hundreds of years, the public house in its many guises, from urban gin palace to wayside coaching inn, has been a charming and quintessential feature of British life, and hence the names and signs associated with pubs are a constant reminder of our history, cultural heritage, folklore and local identity.The Wordsworth Dictionary of Pub Names is a fascinating compilation containing nearly five thousand absorbing entries and can be dipped into for fun or consulted on a serious level for intriguing and amusing information not readily available elsewhere. The local pub is an institution unique to the British Isles, but since English literature abounds with references to hostelries past and present, real and imagined, and no tourist's itinerary is complete without a visit to one or several on their route, its virtues are celebrated worldwide and readers everywhere will enjoy an affectionate and, perhaps, nostalgic browse through the pages of this entertaining dictionary.
Download or read book The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brewer s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable 19th Edition written by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book: Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition contains an intriguing supplement of Brewer's Gems-facts, fables and curiosities from Brewer collections of the past. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining entries - everything from curiouscustoms to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This nineteenth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. This unique edition has been thoroughly updated with over 100 new and revised entries -think crowdsourcing, cyberpunk, iPad and mash-up - guaranteed to delight, entertain and inspire in the best Brewer's tradition. Also included are twenty special entries that encapsulate the enticing spirit of the dictionary. Discover Brewer's take on angels, heraldry, pub signs and recluses and delve into the lexicographical world of the eggcorn. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's 'is not a straightforward dictionary, nor is it an encyclopaedia. It is, in fact, unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere.'
Download or read book The Shakespeare Name Dictionary written by J. Madison Davis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entries provide the likely sources for a name; describe historical and mythological backgrounds; examine Shakespeare's presentation of a character or place; and suggest various interpretations of a name. Each entry contains line citations to William Shakespeare: The Complete Works. A guide to the historical, mythological, fictional, and geographic references that appear in Shakespeare's complete plays and poems, covering every name, proper adjective, official title, literary and mystical title, and place name.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases written by Christopher Corèdon and published by D. S. Brewer. This book was released on 2007 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first dictionary of medieval terms intended for the non-specialist with an interest in the medieval world.
