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Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget
45.00 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
Roget's Thesaurus is the world's most famous and trusted word finder and has now sold over 32 million copies worldwide. The indispensable desk companion for generations of speakers and writers of English, it is essential for anyone who wants to improve their command, creative use and enjoyment of Englis ...Show more
Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget
26.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
Contains a hybrid of late 20th century English and mid-19th century taxonomy as well as significant new words in 2000.
The New Penguin Compact English Dictionary by Robert Allen
34.95 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This abridged version of the "New Penguin English Dictionary" offers definitions of standard English words, specialist vocabulary, scientific and technical terms, as well as buzzwords (such as "duvet day") and jargon. It also contains a 36-page colour atlas section and a detailed world gazetteer.
The New Penguin Dictionary of Abbreviations by Rosalind Fergusson
26.95 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
In the PENGUIN REFERENCE series, a book containing definitions and explanations of abbreviations used in the English language. It is compiled by the editor of PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF PROVERBS.
The New Penguin Dictionary of Modern Quotations by Robert Andrews
34.95 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This title contains over 8000 quotations from 1914 to 2001, arranged alphabetically by author with a short biography introducing each author and contextual remarks. It includes quotations from Margot Asquith to Monica Lewinski, George V to Boutros Boutros-Galli, and Jonathan Aitken to Frank Zappa.
The New Penguin Encyclopedia by David Crystal
79.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This encyclopaedia's coverage runs from Aachen to Zygote, with over 27,500 articles on all branches of human knowledge. In all, it contains over 2 million words and 300 charts, maps, and diagrams.
The New Penguin English Dictionary by Robert Allen
34.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This dictionary contains over 125,000 definitions of words used in current English. It includes scientific and technical vocabulary, specialist terms, slang and the English of earlier periods. It defines jargon, buzzwords and gives guidance on grammar, correct usage, spelling and pronunciation.
The New Penguin Opera Guide by Amanda Holden
89.95 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
Completely updated and revised, this guide is a comprehensive single-volume reference work on opera. It brings together a large range of material and information, embracing all forms of opera, from its beginnings through to the present.
The New Penguin Opera Guide by Amanda Holden
55.00 NZD
Category: Music | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This volume includes a range of material and information which embraces all forms of opera from its beginnings through to the 21st century, covering composers, individual operas and operatic history. Over 100 contributors have written on more than 800 composers and examined 1500 operas in detail.
The Penguin Companion to Food by Alan Davidson
54.95 NZD
Category: Cooking & Food | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This reference offers a blend of history, fact and anecdote. It covers everything from culinary terms and cooking techniques to national cuisines, famous dishes and unusual ingredients. It includes 40 longer articles on topics such as garlic, noodles and sugar, and puddings.
The Penguin Concise Encyclopedia by David Crystal
34.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
The Penguin Concise Encyclopedia is an abridged edition of the bestselling New Penguin Encyclopedia. With over 21,000 entries and nearly one million words, it is an invaluable and up-to-date source of information on subjects as diverse as current affairs and history, science and philosophy, sport and mu ...Show more
The Penguin Dictionary of Epigrams by Mark J. Cohen
26.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This anthology of epigrams contains over 5000 of the wittiest one-liners from Aristotle to Victoria Wood. They are arranged thematically for ease of use.