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Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

Oxford Dictionary of Quotations more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles (Introduction by)

Boasting more than 20,000 quotations (more than ever before), this major new edition offers the broadest and most up-to-date coverage of quotations available.

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Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles (Editor)

Drawing on Oxford's unrivaled bank of language and quotation online resources, this highly browsable potpourri of allusive terms includes entries from a broad range of topics, including classical mythology, history, religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology, philosophy, and popular culture.

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Oxford Dictionary of New Words

Oxford Dictionary of New Words more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles (Editor), Julia Elliot (Editor)

A resource that is both useful and engaging, "The Oxford Dictionary of New Words" is the first place to turn for information when faced with new words and phrases. From auto bra, shock-jock, and Beltway Bandit to trainspotting, wormhole, and zaitech, this cornucopia of new words and phrases presents a gold mine of language for word lovers ...

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles (Editor)

This new reference work draws on Oxford's unrivaled bank of online language resources to provide a wealth of fascinating and informative background detail for over 10,000 phrases and allusions used in English today. Among this plenitude are entries on African Eve, Blair Babes, Custer's Last Stand, friend of Dorothy, ground zero, Oradour, Red Queen ...

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Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations

Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles (Editor)

Both informative and entertaining, this volume offers a unique view of the 20th century through some of its most memorable lines.

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles (Editor)

An ideal reference for any home or office library, and an inspiration for public speakers, writers, or anyone else who enjoys a sparking line or a spirited reply, "The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations" contains more than 9,000 wise and witty quotations from over 2,000 sources.

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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase, Saying, and Quotation

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase, Saying, and Quotation more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles (Editor), Susan Ratcliffe (Editor)

The ideal resource for well chosen words on any given subject, this is also abrowser's paradise for those interested in language.

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The Oxford Dictionary of Twentieth Century Quotations

The Oxford Dictionary of Twentieth Century Quotations more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles

The unity of 5,000 quotations provide a kaleidoscopic look at the last 100 years--from inspirational words that launched great political movements, to witty lines that made us laugh and dance.

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What They Didn't Say: A Book of Misquotations

What They Didn't Say: A Book of Misquotations more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles (Editor)

An entertaining and thought-provoking book for language buffs and anyone interested in quotations, What They Didn't Say sifts through more than one hundred and fifty misquotations, incorrect attributions, and apocryphal remarks to reveal the origins of the quotes. Organized in an accessible A-Z format, quotes range from "Actors are cattle" (Alfred ...

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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase, Proverb and Quotation

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase, Proverb and Quotation more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles (Editor)

A helpful reference for public speakers, writers, and toast givers. this reference contains over 10,000 quotations, proverbs, and phrases, arranged in over 350 themes.

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Terry Frost more books like this

by David Lewis, Elizabeth Knowles (Editor)

This beautifully produced volume presents the life and work of British painter Terry Frost. It is a rich and diverse mixture of his own thoughts and writings about art and life, the history of his five decades of productive work as a painter, and reflections on the particular qualities of his art. The texts are woven together in a personal ...

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The Reading Connection: Bringing Parents, Teachers, and Librarians Together more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles, Martha Smith

Establishing a book club is a great way to involve parents in promoting literacy to young readers. This book shows you how to start a book club in your school or community, and it provides bibliographies of literature resources for children. Suggested topics and sample book club sessions help you get started, and an extensive bibliography, ...

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Talk about Books! Talk about Books!: A Guide for Book Clubs, Literature Circles, and Discussion Ga Guide for Book Clubs, Literature Circles, and Discussion Groups, Grades 4-8 Roups, Grades 4-8 more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles, Martha Smith

This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students.

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Reading Rules!: Motivating Teens to Read more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles, Martha Smith

This book details numerous methods for getting teens to read and provides an overview of YA literature, as well as annotated bibliographies of both teen and professional reads. For students in grades 6-8.

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More Reading Connections: Bringing Parents, Teachers, and Librarians Together more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles, Martha Smith

Here are more great topics and sample book club sessions to help you start a book club and keep it going! Chapters in this volume cover humor, families, social issues, folklore and mythology, sports, magazines, picture books as art, censorship, the Internet, middle school readers, gender bias, booktalks, and the arts. For each genre, the authors ...

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Roger Hilton more books like this

by Roger Hilton, Elizabeth Knowles, Martin Caiger-Smith, South Bank Centre, Ikon Gallery, Whitworth Art Gallery

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Barry Flanagan: Prints, 1970-1983 more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles, Barry Flanagan

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Howard Hodgkin : prints, 1977 to 1983 more books like this

by Howard Hodgkin, Elizabeth Knowles, Tate Gallery

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Genealogy of the Folsom family, a revised and extended edition, including English records 1638-1938 more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles Folsom, Paul Douglas Dingwall, Frederick R. Boyle, Folsom Family Association

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Boys and Literacy Boys and Literacy: Practical Strategies for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents Practical Strategies for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles, Martha Smith

Addressing the hot issue of literacy and boys, this new book explores the facts and research related to the topic. Furnishing annotations of current, relevant journal and magazine articles, it provides strategies for making changes in the classroom and home that will help improve the literacy of boys.

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Word paintings more books like this

by Elizabeth Knowles Leach, Ann M. Shurtleff

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