The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

ISBN 10: 0192801252 / ISBN 13: 9780192801258

Edité par Oxford University Press, USA, 2003

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. N° de réf. du vendeur G0192801252I4N00

Synopsis :

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.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and ...
Éditeur : Oxford University Press, USA
Date d'édition : 2003
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket