Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Knowles, Elizabeth

Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark?...
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Author: Elizabeth Knowles
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Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Knowles, Elizabeth

Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

¥17,335

Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

¥17,335
Author: Elizabeth Knowles
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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. This authoritative dictionary draws on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and
language online resources to cover 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.

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?

Author: Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 11/17/2005
Pages: 806
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.97lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.52w x 1.83d
ISBN: 9780198609810


Review Citation(s):
Ingram Advance 11/01/2005 pg. 93 - Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended
Library Journal 02/15/2006 pg. 148
Booklist 02/15/2006 pg. 133
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2006 pg. 193
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2006 pg. 412

About the Author

Elizabeth Knowles is Publishing Manager for Oxford Quotations Dictionaries and is a historical lexicographer, having previously worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. She is editor of the current 6th edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.



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