The Brewer S Dictionary

Author : Susie Dent
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781473692978

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Brewer?s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (20th edition) by Susie Dent Pdf

'This is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it's much more interesting.' Terry Pratchett Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Nowhere else could the histories of the guillotine and Guinness stout sit so comfortably alongside the KGB and the Keystone Kops. Brewer's is a catalogue of curiosities and absurdities that, over almost 150 years in print, has acquired near-mythical status. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition includes a brand new Collection of Curious Words and many new and updated entries. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining oddities - everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This twentieth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's "is unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere."

Author : Adrian Room
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 1298 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Allusions in literature
ISBN : 0304358738

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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable by Adrian Room Pdf

"Dr Brewer's classic work of reference, fully revised and updated for the millennium, now available in paperback"

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer,Ivor Henry Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1175 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Allusions
ISBN : OCLC:1062376307

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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer,Ivor Henry Evans Pdf

Author : Russ Willey
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : English language
ISBN : 0550104453

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Brewer's Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable by Russ Willey Pdf

From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Emperor Claudius to Ken Livingstone and Oranges and Lemons to apples and pears,Brewer's London Phrase & Fableis a must for all Londoners, visitors and anyone who's ever succumbed to the allure of the Big Smoke.In the spirit of the respected and much-lovedBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, this new book brings together the people, places, language and lore of London, conveying the essence of Britain's capital with wit, erudition and a wealth of fascinating detail.Whether you're a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair,Brewer's London Phrase & Fablebrings the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Miracles
ISBN : PRNC:32101065973800

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A Dictionary of Miracles by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

Author : Dan Rabin,Carl Forget
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135929183

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Dictionary of Beer and Brewing by Dan Rabin,Carl Forget Pdf

This treasury of 2,500 definitions is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary on beer and brewing terms ever published in English. The completely revised and expanded edition of the dictionary includes concise, clear definitions, glossary-style pronunciations for every word, arcane terms and historical references, conversion tables--plus more than 400 terms that appear for the first time in this second edition. The Dictionary of Beer and Brewing in its first edition was recognized as a definitive reference text in its field; it has now been substantially improved.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1473676363

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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (20th edition) by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

'This is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it's much more interesting' Terry Pratchett Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Nowhere else could the histories of the guillotine and Guinness stout sit so comfortably alongside the KGB and the Keystone Kops. Brewer's is a catalogue of curiosities and absurdities that, over almost 150 years in print, has acquired near-mythical status. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition includes a brand new Collection of Curious Words and many new and updated entries. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining oddities - everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This twentieth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's "is unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere."

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108068871

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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

A 'museum of literary odds and ends', this classic work of 1870 elucidates the etymology of 20,000 words and phrases.

Author : Robert Lee Miller,John D Brewer
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-04-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0761971335

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The A-Z of Social Research by Robert Lee Miller,John D Brewer Pdf

The A-Z is a collection of entries ranging from qualitative research techniques to statistical testing and the practicalities of using the Internet as a research tool. Alphabetically arranged in accessible, reader-friendly formats, the shortest entries are 800 words long and the longest are 3000. Most entries are approximately 1500 words in length and are supported by suggestions for further reading.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1157 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1927
Category : Allusions
ISBN : LCCN:27028106

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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191578564

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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable by Elizabeth Knowles Pdf

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. 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. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this dictionary covers 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. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a browser's delight from start to finish. 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 : Charlotte Brewer
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0300124295

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Treasure-house of the Language by Charlotte Brewer Pdf

The legendary Oxford English Dictionary today contains over 600,000 words and a staggering 2,500,000 quotations to illuminate the meaning and history of those words. A glorious, bursting treasure-house, the OED serves as a guardian of the literary jewels of the past, a testament to the richness of the English language today, and a guarantor of future understanding of the language. In this book, Charlotte Brewer begins her account of the OED at the point where others have stopped--the publication of the final installment of the first edition in 1928--and carries it through to the metamorphosis of the dictionary into a twenty-first-century electronic medium. Brewer describes the difficulties of keeping the OED up to date over time and recounts the recurring debates over finances, treatment of contentious words, public vs. scholarly expectations, proper sources of quotations, and changing editorial practices. With humor and empathy, she portrays the predilections and personalities of the editors, publishers, and assistants who undertook the Sisyphean task of keeping apace with the modern explosion of vocabulary. Utilizing rich archives in Oxford as well as new electronic resources, the author uncovers a history no less complex and fascinating than the Oxford English Dictionary itself.

Author : Adrian Room
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015015932133

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Dictionary of Astronomical Names by Adrian Room Pdf

An etymological survey of astronomical names, including the better known stars, the constellations, the planets, and their satellites, and features on celestial bodies, such as craters on the moon. The author is a linquist, not an astronomer, and the book is for the generalist. No pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1642 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : English language
ISBN : OXFORD:600087831

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Etymological and Pronouncing Dictionary of Difficult Words by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer Pdf

Author : William Donaldson
Publisher : Cassell
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0753817918

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Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics by William Donaldson Pdf

A browsable and addictive collection of pen-portraits of 1500 extraordinary characters from British and Irish history