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Christgau's Record Guide: The '80sby Robert ChristgauISBN 0306805820 (0-306-80582-0)
Softcover, Perseus Books Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Christgau's Record Guide: The '80s'Book summary:The Grand Poobah of Rock Criticism and longtime Village Voice contributor rates 3,000 releases in this dandy book, which belongs on the night table of every self-respecting music fan. Robert Christgau's tastes are admirably catholic: refusing to limit himself to solid rock, he takes on rap, hardcore, country, blues, reggae, worldbeat, and everything in between. His vest-pocket pronunciamentos are always fun to read--even when they seem perversely wrongheaded--and who else would zoom in on Ruben Blades's "ability to skip along the shores of schlock without ruining his best pair of shoes," or refer to "Amazing Grace" as "the 'Send in the Clowns' of roots music"? Who else, for that matter, could almost persuade you to run out and pick up The Very Best of Deep Purple? [via]
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Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artistsby Ian ChilversISBN 0198604777 (0-19-860477-7)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists'Book summary:The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists, Second Edition is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to Western art from Ancient Greece to the present day. It offers over two thousand entries on painting, sculpture, and the graphic arts, covering not only artists and their work, but also patrons and dealers, collectors and writers, materials and techniques, and museums and galleries. For this new edition much new material has been added on twentieth-century art, including subjects such as Neo-Expressionism and the Turner Prize.
Written in clear, lively prose, this invaluable reference maintains a careful balance between fact and appraisal. In its pages, we encounter artists ranging from Polyclitus of Argos to Leonardo da Vinci, from Grandma Moses to Mary Cassatt, from Max Beckmann to Andy Warhol. Here also are periods and movements, including the Classical period, the Renaissance, the Ancients, Impressionism, the Ash-can School, and Cubism, as well as techniques and styles such as encaustic painting, encarnado, lithography, cabinet painting, and blot drawing.
For this abridgement, Ian Chilvers has retained all of the essential features of the original while adding new entries and eliminating the more peripheral articles. By presenting the information in a pithier format, he is able to focus more sharply on Western and Western-inspired art. The dictionary also provides a very helpful cross-referencing system for names, art media, styles, and terms. Art enthusiasts of every kind will find this entirely reliable and highly readable volume indispensable. [via]More editions of Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists:
- Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists: ISBN 0192800485 (0-19-280048-5)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists: ISBN 019282676X (0-19-282676-X)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists: ISBN 0198661665 (0-19-866166-5)
Hardcover, Oxford University Press - Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists: ISBN 0198604777 (0-19-860477-7)
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- Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists: ISBN 0192800485 (0-19-280048-5)
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymologyby T.F. HoadISBN 0192830988 (0-19-283098-8)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology'Book summary:Where did the words bungalow and assassin derive? What did nice mean in the Middle Ages? How were adder, anger, and umpire originally spelled? The answers can be found in this essential companion to any popular dictionary.
With over 17,000 entries, this is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to word origins available in paperback. Based on The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology, the principal authority on the origin and development of English words, it contains a wealth of information about our language and its history. For example, readers will learn that bungalow originally meant "belonging to Bengal," that assassin comes from the Arabic for "Hashish-eater," and that nice meant "foolish or stupid" in the thirteenth century, "coy or shy" in the fifteenth. And adder, anger, and umpire were originally spelled with an initial "n." These are but a few of the fascinating tidbits found in this dictionary, which is a must for anyone interested in the richness of the English language. [via]More editions of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology:
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of QuotationsISBN 0192813242 (0-19-281324-2)
Softcover, Oxford University Press
Find This BookBook summary:The new edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, drawn from the third edition of the best-selling Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, is a collection of 5800 well-known quotations by 1100 authors. Ranging in time from the eighth century BC to the 1970s and in space from Russia to South Africa, it provides excellent browsing among a varied company of authors and includes a generous index to guide the reader to a particular quote or selection of quotes. [via]
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotationsby Angela PartingtonISBN 0192800701 (0-19-280070-1)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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Depraved and Insulting Englishby Ammon Shea, Peter NovobatzkyISBN 0156011492 (0-15-601149-2)
Softcover, Harcourt
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Dictionary of Ancient Deitiesby Patricia Turner, Charles Russell CoulterISBN 0195145046 (0-19-514504-6)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Dictionary of Ancient Deities'Book summary:Nothing reveals more about a civilization than the gods and goddesses it worshipped. For thousands of years humans have fashioned stories about divine beings to explain their most mysterious, terrifying, and exalted experiences. Today the names of many of these deities have fallen into obscurity. The Dictionary of Ancient Deities brings these gods and goddesses back to light.
Here, in one superbly written volume, is every known divine being throughout recorded history, from Athena and Brahma to the evil demon king Ngworekara of the African Fan people and the Babylonian dream messenger Zaqar. With over 10,000 entries, The Dictionary of Ancient Deities is the most comprehensive reference of its kind, covering not only gods and goddesses, but also spirits, places, festivals, sacred texts and objects, heroes, monsters, demigods, and the plethora of fantastic mythical beasts that have populated the human imagination from time immemorial. The encyclopedia also includes many deities often missing from standard collections, notably from Inuit, Native American, and African cultures. Alphabetically arranged entries provide the name of each deity (with alternate spellings), followed by the tribe or culture that worshipped the deity. Most importantly, the entries--whether brief descriptions or longer essays--offer lucid and engaging explanations of the origins and functions of the god or goddess.
With a comprehensive index and an extensive bibliography, The Dictionary of Ancient Deities is the best choice for anyone intrigued by the rich pantheon of divine beings that have mirrored the human psyche and shaped our earliest civilizations. [via]More editions of Dictionary of Ancient Deities:
A Dictionary Of Celtic Mythologyby James MacKillopISBN 0192801201 (0-19-280120-1)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Dictionary Of Celtic Mythology'Book summary:The full richness of Celtic mythology, with legends, sagas, and folklore, with traditions, places, and personalities, are now evocatively yet concisely conveyed in James MacKillop's dictionary. The 4,000 entries include brief descriptions (such as the short explanation of Arthen, the bear-and-river god of early Wales) as well as extended stories of bloody vengeance (following actual or supposed treachery), romantic love, and frequent adultery, plus tales of mysterious monsters on lonely hillocks. From Deirdre and Cúchulainn to leprechauns, from Galahad, cauldrons, and archaeology to druids, MacKillop provides an impressive amount of lore and research in a reliable, browsable, and enjoyable dictionary. --Stephanie Gold [via]
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A Dictionary of Irish Mythologyby Peter Berresford EllisISBN 0192828711 (0-19-282871-1)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrasesby James MorwoodISBN 0198601093 (0-19-860109-3)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases'Book summary:This authoritative and highly browsable guide provides an enlightening account of the meaning and history of Latin words and phrases that have entered the English language. Readers will find over 1000 phrases, sayings, mottoes, and proverbs, translated with examples of usage and fascinating citations and explanations of their first occurrence. A detailed A-Z appendix lists all Latin authors from Augustine to Virgil, together with details of their life and work. A thematic index offers immediate access to the maxims and phrases relating to such topics as death, betrayal, gossip, love, and money.
A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases will be an entertaining and instructive source of information for word lovers of all varieties, from the crossword aficionado to speech-writers, historians, literature buffs, the savvy general reader, and anyone properly curious about Latin's influence on English. [via]More editions of A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases:
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Documents of the Christian Churchby Henry Bettenson, Chris MaunderISBN 0192880713 (0-19-288071-3)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Documents of the Christian Church'Book summary:This selection of writings from the most important moments in the history of Christianity has become established as a classic reference work, providing insights into 2000 years of Christian theological and political debate.
While retaining the original material selected by Henry Bettenson, Chris Maunder has added a substantial section of more recent writings. These illustrate the Second Vatican Council; the theologies of liberation; Church and State from 'Thatcher's Britain' to Communist Eastern Europe; Black, feminist, and ecological theology; ecumenism; and inter-faith dialogue. The emphasis on moral debate in the contemporary churches is reflected in selections discussing questions about homosexuality, divorce, AIDS, and in-vitro fertilization, amongst other issues.
This further expanded fourth edition brings the anthology up-to-date with a new section looking at issues facing the twenty-first century churches. This includes extracts exploring the churches' responses to questions of social justice, international politics, trade and debt, environmental change, and technological development. New material also covers the global growth of Christianity, the progress of Christian unity, and mission in multi-faith and postmodern societies. [via]More editions of Documents of the Christian Church:
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The English Languageby Robert W. BurchfieldISBN 0192891618 (0-19-289161-8)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The English Language'Book summary:The English language, in its earliest period, was spoken by a few thousand people, most of whom were illiterate. Today, more than 300 million people speak and write English as their first language. In this book, Robert Burchfield takes us on a brief tour of our ever-changing language as he surveys its history and development and assesses its current state. An eloquent guide, Burchfield examines the complexities of English, as well as its amazing resilience and flexibility. From vocabulary, syntax, and pronunciation, to an analysis of the role of literature and the English Bible in shaping the language, Burchfield infuses all his discussions with his fascination with the mystery of language and his confidence that English "can be used at the present time as in the past, with majesty and power, free of all fault." [via]
Gesenius' Hebrew Grammarby William GeseniusISBN 0198154062 (0-19-815406-2)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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Good Fiction Guideby Hermione Lee, Mike Harris, Douglas Houston, Daniel Hahn, Jane RogersISBN 0192806475 (0-19-280647-5)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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A Guide Book of United States Coins 1998: Fully Illustrated Catalog and Retail Valuation List-1616 to Dateby R.S. YeomanISBN 0307199053 (0-307-19905-3)
Softcover, Random House Childrens Books
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Softcover, Whitman Pub Llc - A Guide Book of United States Coins, 1997: Fully Illustrated Catalog and Retail Valuation List-1616 to Date: ISBN 0307199053 (0-307-19905-3)
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- A Guide Book of United States Coins 1998: Fully Illustrated Catalog and Retail Valuation List-1616 to Date: ISBN 0307199088 (0-307-19908-8)
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A Guide Book of United States Coins: 1999by R. S. Yeoman, Kenneth BressettISBN 0307480003 (0-307-48000-3)
Softcover, Golden Books Publishing (Canada), Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Guide Book of United States Coins 1999'Book summary:A complete, easy-to-use retail guide for all U.S. coins, from 1616 to the present. [via]
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A Guide Book of United States Coins, 1996by R.S. YeomanISBN 0307199010 (0-307-19901-0)
Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books
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A Guide Book of United States Coins, 1997by R.S. YeomanISBN 0307199045 (0-307-19904-5)
Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books
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A Guide Book of United States Coins, 1998by R.S. YeomanISBN 030719907X (0-307-19907-X)
Hardcover, Whitman Pub Llc
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Javascript for the World Wide Webby Tom Negrino, Dori SmithISBN 0201354632 (0-201-35463-2)
Softcover, Addison-Wesley
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Javascript for the World Wide Web'Book summary:JavaScript is great, but at best it is a complementary language for Web development. JavaScript for the World Wide Web offers a productive, how-to style that lets you solve a problem or pick up a trick and then move on with the rest of your work.
Consistent with other members of Peachpit's Visual QuickStart Guide series, this title makes wise use of side-by-side explanations and screen shots, as well as code snippets and their analysis. This approach gives readers the feeling that the authors are sitting by their side and showing them how to code scripts. Most subjects are handled with numbered steps, such as "Validating Zip Codes", and useful tips punctuate the text.
The book introduces the whole concept of JavaScript in a fast-moving but readable chapter and then moves into solving real-world challenges. The authors do a good job of covering JavaScript's capabilities, from eye-catching graphics tricks to data-entry form processing and cookie management. Particularly enjoyable is the way the book spells out many of the differences between Netscape and Microsoft dynamic HTML approaches.
The JavaScript object model is laid out in an appendix, along with object compatibility between various browser flavours. To complement the book, the publisher offers a Web site that makes all of the example code easily downloadable for your use. This is a great little guide for both busy coders and JavaScript novices. --Stephen W. Plain [via]
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Javascript for the World Wide Web: Visual Quickstart Guideby Tom Negrino, Dori SmithISBN 0201735172 (0-201-73517-2)
Softcover, Addison-Wesley
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Javascript for the World Wide Web: Visual Quickstart Guide'Book summary:When Peachpit Press released the debut edition of JavaScript for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickStart Guide, it immediately became one of the most useful tools for busy Web developers. Now in its fourth edition, this book has been improved, expanded, and more finely tuned. Written for Web coders who have at least some familiarity with HTML, the book doesn't necessarily require you to have knowledge of JavaScript programming or scripting. The presentation is illustrative and productive, and concepts are introduced via practical examples, explained briefly, presented in code, and then explained line by line. Using judicious screen shots and new code highlighted in red, the authors have made JavaScriptquite intuitive. In this new edition, they point out features compatible with only certain Web browsers using new IE and Netscape icons. Along with its core content, the text includes an excellent genealogy of the various flavours of JavaScript, complete with an extensive object flowchart that is colour coded by browser version. It also steps outside the base language with a chapter on visual development tools that use JavaScript, such as Dreamweaver, GoLive, and Fireworks. There are tons of useful scripts in the book, and the publisher provides a companion Web where you can get each script, as well as an interface for viewing the code in action. You can download all of the scripts in a single ZIP file. This is simply a must-have guide to JavaScript. --Stephen W Plain
Topics covered:Browser detection, Rollovers, Cycling banners, Frames, Windows, Form validations, Regular expressions, Date and time display, Event handling, Cookies, Cascading style sheets (CSS), DHTML, User interface design, Bookmarklets, Visual development tools, Debugging, Genealogy and reference. [via]
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Jerusalem Bibleby Alexander JonesISBN 0232483841 (0-232-48384-1)
Hardcover, Darton, Longman & Todd
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The New English Bible:the Apocrypha: The Apocryphaby Joint Committee on the New Translation of the BibleISBN 0191800104 (0-19-180010-4)
Hardcover, Oxford U.P./Cambridge U.P.
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- The New English Bible:the Apocrypha: The Apocrypha: ISBN 0191800112 (0-19-180011-2)
Hardcover, Oxford U.P./Cambridge U.P. - The New English Bible:the New Testament: The New Testament: ISBN 0191800139 (0-19-180013-9)
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- The New English Bible:the Apocrypha: The Apocrypha: ISBN 0191800112 (0-19-180011-2)
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New English Bible With the ApocryphaISBN 0195282906 (0-19-528290-6)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
Find This BookBook summary:The New American Bible Compact Edition is a light and portable version of Oxford's popular Catholic bible. Durable binding, compact size, and supremely affordable value make this a perfect edition for school and church use.
The Compact Edition is available in a range of vibrant colors and elegant bindings. Printed on smooth, durable paper in a clear typeface and easy-to-navigate format, the NAB Compact Edition is easy to use and fits perfectly in a purse or bag.
The NAB Compact Edition is still packed with all the features that make Oxford NAB volumes the best Bible versions available. The slim, portable bible features the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum), placement of the NAB notes at the end of each book to enhance the readability of the biblical text, a select NAB Concordance, an essay on using the Lectionary, a table of Weekday and Sunday Lectionary readings, and a table of Weights and Measures in the Bible. [via]More editions of New English Bible With the Apocrypha:
- The New American Bible: Burgundy, Duradera Zipper: ISBN 0195282957 (0-19-528295-7)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr - New English Bible With the Apocrypha: ISBN 0195290445 (0-19-529044-5)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - New English Bible With the Apocrypha: ISBN 0195297105 (0-19-529710-5)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - New English Bible Standard With Apocrypha: ISBN 019180004X (0-19-180004-X)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr - The New English Bible, No. 5100: ISBN 019529405X (0-19-529405-X)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr - The New American Bible: Catholic Compact edition: ISBN 0195282906 (0-19-528290-6)
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Numbersby Sonia Canals, Sue Barraclough, Two-CanISBN 0307198618 (0-307-19861-8)
Hardcover, Random House Childrens Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Numbers'Book summary:Develop a love for math at an early age! Match-ups, puzzles, and board games in this book and CD combination provide hours of entertainment and learning! These lively activities introduce such concepts as number recognition, counting, and simple sums in a environment that is both encouraging and fun. [via]
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The Oxford Companion to Fairy Talesby Jack D. ZipesISBN 0198601158 (0-19-860115-8)
Hardcover, Oxford University Press
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The Oxford Companion to Fairy Talesby Jack David ZipesISBN 0198605099 (0-19-860509-9)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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The Oxford Companion to United States Historyby David M. Oshinsky, Ronald L. Numbers, Melvyn Dubofsky, Eric H. Monkkonen, Paul S. Boyer, Emily S. RosenbergISBN 0195082095 (0-19-508209-5)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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The Oxford Dictionary of Artby Harold Osborne, Ian Chilvers, Dennis FarrISBN 0192800221 (0-19-280022-1)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Oxford Dictionary of Art'Book summary:Whether you are interested in Junk Art or Byzantine Art, the Ash-Can School or the Antipodeans, Praxiteles and Phidias or Gilbert and George, The Oxford Dictionary of Art is the first place to turn for accurate information about artists, schools, periods, techniques, critical terms, major museums, art historians, philosophers, and much much more. Compiled from three highly acclaimed Oxford Companions --The Oxford Companion to Art, to Twentieth-Century Art, and to the Decorative Arts--and with hundreds of new entries added, this authoritative, one-volume reference offers over three thousand entries on almost every aspect of Western art, as well as the most essential features of Asian art.
Here you will find the answer to almost any question pertaining to the world of art. In what museum is Parmigianino's Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror exhibited today? Who coined the term "happening"? What are color field painting, hard edge painting, and op art, who are the most representative artists of these schools, and what are their best works? How does camaieu differ from grisaille? What is the most richly endowed museum in the world? As a further aid the Dictionary offers an extensive system of cross references, guiding readers to a wealth of additional information on almost any topic of interest.
Covering the entire history of art, this wide-ranging and up-to-date guide is an indispensable reference for scholars, for students, and for art enthusiasts of every kind. It is also a browser's delight, filled with fascinating facts about the personalities who people the world of art. [via]More editions of The Oxford Dictionary of Art:
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The Oxford Dictionary of Artby Ian Chilvers, Dennis Farr, Harold OsborneISBN 0198600844 (0-19-860084-4)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Oxford Dictionary of Art'Book summary:Ideal for students, picture researchers, and enthusiasts of all kinds, this third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Art reaffirms the unrivalled position held by this authoritative one-volume guide to the art of the Western world. Covering Western art from the ancient world to the present day, the Dictionary provides a careful balance of fact and critical appraisal ranging across painting, sculpture, drawing, and the applied arts. Over 3000 entries provide the reader with information on a wide range of people and subjects, including artists, critics, collectors, dealers, patrons, museums, art schools, materials, and techniques.
This third edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, with over 200 new entries on contemporary artists, such as Damien Hirst, Julian Schnabel, Antony Gormley; new forms, such as video art; museums, patrons, and collectors. The Dictionary also includes an updated contextual chronology of major works, as well as a practical directory of museums and galleries around the world. [via]More editions of The Oxford Dictionary of Art:
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The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymesby Peter Opie, Iona Archibald OpieISBN 0198600887 (0-19-860088-7)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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The Oxford Dictionary of Popesby J.N.D. KellyISBN 0192820850 (0-19-282085-0)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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The Oxford Dictionary of Popesby Michael Walsh, J.N.D. KellyISBN 0198614330 (0-19-861433-0)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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Oxford English Reference Dictionaryby Judy Pearsall, Bill TrumbleISBN 0198606524 (0-19-860652-4)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Oxford English Reference Dictionary'Book summary:The Oxford English Reference Dictionary is a revised edition of the leading encyclopedic dictionaryproviding a comprehensive English dictionary (with more than 192,000 definitions) with proper name entries on people, places, science, the arts, politics, religion, and mythology. This updated revised edition also features a rebranded jacket illustrating the new series design for the Oxford English dictionary line.
The Oxford English Reference Dictionary is more useful, more practical, and more informative than conventional dictionaries. It encompasses both contemporary and world English with up-to-date coverage of new words. Clear advice on English grammar, including full pronunciations, with fascinating facts about word origins is also included.
But what makes the Oxford English Reference Dictionary truly stand apart from the Oxford English dictionary line are its encyclopedic qualities. A 16-page, full- color map section, including the latest border and name changes, is accompanied by a 100-page illustrated Factfinder with scores of quick-reference tables and illustrations: a chronology of world events, coverage of animal and plant kingdoms, astronomy, the human body, the solar system, the arts, architecture, music, and sports and games. [via]More editions of Oxford English Reference Dictionary:
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Oxford English Reference Dictionaryby Bill Trumble, Judy PearsallISBN 019860050X (0-19-860050-X)
Hardcover, Oxford University Press
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Oxford Grammar of Classical Greekby James MorwoodISBN 0195218515 (0-19-521851-5)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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The Oxford Illustrated History of Britainby Kenneth O. MorganISBN 0192893262 (0-19-289326-2)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain: ISBN 0198226845 (0-19-822684-5)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr - The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain: ISBN 0192893262 (0-19-289326-2)
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- The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain: ISBN 0192851748 (0-19-285174-8)
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The Oxford Study Bible: Revised English Bible With Apocryphaby M. Jack Suggs, James R. Mueller, Katharine Doob SakenfeldISBN 0195290003 (0-19-529000-3)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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* Twenty-three insightful articles on aspects of the history, literary background, and culture of the biblical era.
* A special index of people, places, and themes of the Bible.
* 36 pages of full-color New Oxford Bible Maps, with index. [via]More editions of The Oxford Study Bible: Revised English Bible With Apocrypha:
Perception and Inference: An Essay on Classical Indian Theories of Knowledgeby Bimal K. MatilalISBN 0198246250 (0-19-824625-0)
Hardcover, Prentice Hall PTR
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The Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionaryby James Morwood, John TaylorISBN 0198605129 (0-19-860512-9)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionary'Book summary:The Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionary is a brand new dictionary that is ideal for beginners learning Classical Greek at the college level. It covers over 20,000 Greek words and phrases in clear, user-friendly translations, and over 4,000 English words in common usage. The dictionary also offers help with Greek to English sentence construction and prose composition, and provides grammatical guidance with tables of irregular verbs and a glossary of grammatical terms. Additional information includes a list of numerals, a guide to pronunciation, and a map of Greece.
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The Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionaryby Della Thompson, Nigel Rankin, Jessie Senior CoulsonISBN 0198641222 (0-19-864122-2)
Softcover, Clarendon Press
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The Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionaryby Jessie Coulson, Della Thompson, Colin Howlett, Nigel RankinISBN 0198645007 (0-19-864500-7)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary'Book summary:Called "the most complete and succinct" lexicon of its type by The Times Literary Supplement, The Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary has long been a favorite of students, scholars, businesspeople, and travelers. Now this popular dictionary is available in a completely revised Second Edition. Providing the most up-to-date coverage of general vocabulary in both languages, this handy resource offers the perfect companion for reading and conversation. No other pocket dictionary can match its outstanding features:
DL More than 70,000 words and phrases
DL The most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary of its size
DL Emphasis on modern idioms and colloquial usage
DL Numerous illustrative examples of vocabulary in context
DL Includes all common abbreviations and acronyms
DL Pronunciation in the International Phonetic Alphabet
DL Guidance on constructions, complementation, and difficult points of grammar
Remarkably comprehensive and thoroughly helpful, this new edition of an established classic provides an essential resource for anyone needing a handy guide to the Russian language. [via]More editions of The Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary:
The Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary: Russian-English English-Russianby Della Thompson, Colin Howlett, Nigel Rankin, Jessie Senior Coulson, Jessie CoulsonISBN 0198601506 (0-19-860150-6)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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The Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary: Russian-English English-Russianby Jessie Coulson, Della Thompson, Colin Howlett, Nigel RankinISBN 0198645260 (0-19-864526-0)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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The Princeby Niccolo Machiavelli, Peter Bondanella, Maurizio ViroliISBN 019280426X (0-19-280426-X)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Prince'Book summary:The most famous book on politics ever written, The Prince remains as lively and shocking today as when it was written almost five hundred years ago. Initially denounced as a collection of sinister maxims and a recommendation of tyranny, it has more recently been defended as the first scientific treatment of politics as it is practiced rather than as it ought to be practiced. Harvey C. Mansfield's brilliant translation of this classic work, along with the new materials added for this edition, make it the definitive version of The Prince, indispensable to scholars, students, and those interested in the dark art of politics.[via]
This revised edition of Mansfield's acclaimed translation features an updated bibliography, a substantial glossary, an analytic introduction, a chronology of Machiavelli's life, and a map of Italy in Machiavelli's time.
"Of the other available [translations], that of Harvey C. Mansfield makes the necessary compromises between exactness and readability, as well as providing an excellent introduction and notes."Clifford Orwin, The Wall Street Journal
"Mansfield's work . . . is worth acquiring as the best combination of accuracy and readability."Choice
"There is good reason to assert that Machiavelli has met his match in Mansfield. . . . [He] is ready to read Machiavelli as he demands to be readplainly and boldly, but also cautiously."John Gueguen, The Sixteenth Century JournalMore editions of The Prince:
- The Prince: ISBN 0226500446 (0-226-50044-6)
Softcover, Univ of Chicago Pr - The Prince: ISBN 0226500438 (0-226-50043-8)
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Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - The Prince: ISBN 0192833979 (0-19-283397-9)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - The Prince: ISBN 0226500381 (0-226-50038-1)
Softcover, Univ of Chicago Pr - The Prince: ISBN 0226500373 (0-226-50037-3)
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- The Prince: ISBN 0226500446 (0-226-50044-6)
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The Princeby Carnes Lord, Niccolo Machiavelli, Hadley Arkes, Angelo M. Codevilla, William Barclay AllenISBN 0300064039 (0-300-06403-9)
Softcover, Yale Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Prince'Book summary:A classic of the western tradition, Machiavelli's "The Prince" has influenced political and philosophical thought since its publication four centuries ago. Political power, Machiavelli taught, has no limits. It leaves no room for the sacred, and it subordinates right and wrong to success. In this new edition of Machiavelli's book, Angelo Codevilla provides a translation faithful to the original and sensitive to the author's use of verbal imprecision, including puns, double meanings, and the subjunctive mood. The volume includes an introduction by Codevilla that places Machiavelli in the context of his own times, demonstrates his relevance to the history of political thought, and inquiries into the place of Machiavelli's ideas in modern debates. This edition also contains three essays that explore some of the most important ways "The Prince" clashes with the other main branch of western civilization - the Socratic and Judeo-Christian traditions: "Machiavelli's realism" by Carnes Lord, "Machiavelli and modernity" by W.B. Allen, and "Machiavelli and America" by Hadley Arkes. [via]
The Short Oxford History of English Literatureby Andrew SandersISBN 0199263388 (0-19-926338-8)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - The Short Oxford History of English Literature: ISBN 0198711565 (0-19-871156-5)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr - The Short Oxford History of English Literature: ISBN 0198112025 (0-19-811202-5)
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Signs & Symbols in Christian Artby George Wells FergusonISBN 0195014324 (0-19-501432-4)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Signs & Symbols in Christian Art'Book summary:First published in 1954 and having gone through several editions, this comprehensive book remains the authoritative source in the study of symbols in Christian art. This paperback edition includes all of the three hundred fifty illustrations from the original edition, as well as the complete and unabridged text, revealing . the symbolism inherent in representations of religious personages, the Earth and Sky, animals, birds, insects, and flowers. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art. [via]
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Sky Observer's Guideby R. Newton Mayall, Margaret W. Mayall, Jerome Wyckoff, John PolgreenISBN 0307240096 (0-307-24009-6)
Softcover, St Martins Pr
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Sound and Sense: An Introduction to Poetryby Laurence PerrineISBN 0155826069 (0-15-582606-9)
Softcover, Harcourt College Pub
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Softcover, Cengage Learning - Sound and Sense: An Introduction to Poetry: ISBN 0155826042 (0-15-582604-2)
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They Never Said It: A Book of Fake Quotes, Misquotes and Misleading Attributionsby Paul F. Boller, John H. GeorgeISBN 0195064690 (0-19-506469-0)
Softcover, Oxford Univ Pr on Demand
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Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Articleby Howard Saul BeckerISBN 0226041085 (0-226-04108-5)
Softcover, Univ of Chicago Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article'Book summary:Social scientists, whether earnest graduate students or tenured faculty members, clearly know the rules that govern good writing. But for some reason they choose to ignore those guidelines and churn out turgid, pompous, and obscure prose. Distinguished sociologist Howard S. Becker, true to his calling, looks for an explanation for this bizarre behavior not in the psyches of his colleagues but in the structure of his profession. In this highly personal and inspirational volume he considers academic writing as a social activity.[via]
Both the means and the reasons for writing a thesis or article or book are socially structured by the organization of graduate study, the requirements for publication, and the conditions for promotion, and the pressures arising from these situations create the writing style so often lampooned and lamented. Drawing on his thirty-five years' experience as a researcher, writer, and teacher, Becker exposes the foibles of the academic profession to the light of sociological analysis and gentle humor. He also offers eminently useful suggestions for ways to make social scientists better and more productive writers. Among the topics discussed are how to overcome the paralyzing fears of chaos and ridicule that lead to writer's block; how to rewrite and revise, again and again; how to adopt a persona compatible with lucid prose; how to deal with that academic bugaboo, "the literature." There is also a chapter by Pamela Richards on the personal and professional risks involved in scholarly writing.
In recounting his own trials and errors Becker offers his readers not a model to be slavishly imitated but an example to inspire. Throughout, his focus is on the elusive work habits that contribute to good writing, not the more easily learned rules of grammar and punctuation. Although his examples are drawn from sociological literature, his conclusions apply to all fields of social science, and indeed to all areas of scholarly endeavor. The message is clear: you don't have to write like a social scientist to be one.More editions of Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article:
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