Author: David PickeringPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Dictionary of superstitions
Author: David PickeringCassell's English Dictionary
Author: Cassell's Dictionary of Superstitions
Author: David PickeringPublisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780304365616
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 527
Book Description
Alphabetically arranged entries provide coverage of a wide range of ancient and modern fears, beliefs, and taboos, explaining the rituals, charms, and talismans invoked by the superstitions.
Cassell's Dictionary of Slang
Author: Jonathon GreenPublisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780304366361
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1600
Book Description
With its unparalleled coverage of English slang of all types (from 18th-century cant to contemporary gay slang), and its uncluttered editorial apparatus, Cassell's Dictionary of Slang was warmly received when its first edition appeared in 1998. 'Brilliant.' said Mark Lawson on BBC2's The Late Review; 'This is a terrific piece of work - learned, entertaining, funny, stimulating' said Jonathan Meades in The Evening Standard.But now the world's best single-volume dictionary of English slang is about to get even better. Jonathon Green has spent the last seven years on a vast project: to research in depth the English slang vocabulary and to hunt down and record written instances of the use of as many slang words as possible. This has entailed trawling through more than 4000 books - plus song lyrics, TV and movie scripts, and many newspapers and magazines - for relevant material. The research has thrown up some fascinating results
Cassell's dictionary of gardening, ed. by N.P. Wright
Author: Cassell LtdCassell's Dictionary of Practical Gardening
Author: Walter Page WrightPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Floriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Cassell's Latin Dictionary
Author: Latin - EnglishPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1446108856
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
Folklore of Essex
Author: Sylvia KentPublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752499882
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Essex - the witch hunting county - is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories that have been handed down through the ages. It is these traditions that are gathered together in this volume and whose origins and meanings are explored to create a sense of how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of the present. This fully illustrated study of folklore rediscovers those traditions that have either vanished, been ignored or hidden away. There are tales of dragons and warriors, literary folk and legendary folk, but always at the heart of Essex folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions, as well as being full of music, dance and song.
Cassell's Biographical Dictionary, etc. [With plates. Edited by T. T. Shore.]
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Author: Thomas Teignmouth SHOREPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1400
Book Description
Know it All, Find it Fast
Author: Robert John DuckettPublisher: Facet Publishing
ISBN: 1856046524
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
There is a queue, the phone is ringing, the photocopier has jammed and your enquirer is waiting for a response. You are stressed and you can feel the panic rising. Where do you go to find the information you need to answer the question promptly and accurately? Answering queries from users is one of the most important services undertaken by library and information staff. Yet it is also one of the most difficult, least understood subjects. There are still very few materials available to help frontline staff - often paraprofessional - develop their reader enquiry skills. This award-winning sourcebook is an essential guide to where to look to find the answers quickly. It is designed as a first point of reference for library and information practitioners, to be depended upon if they are unfamiliar with the subject of an enquiry - or wish to find out more. It is arranged in an easily searchable, fully cross-referenced A-Z list of around 150 of the subject areas most frequently handled at enquiry desks. Each subject entry lists the most important information sources and where to locate them, including printed and electronic sources, relevant websites and useful contacts for referral purposes. The authors use their extensive experience in reference work to offer useful tips, warn of potential pitfalls, and spotlight typical queries and how to tackle them. This new edition has been brought right up-to-date with all sources checked for currency and many new ones added. The searchability is enhanced by a comprehensive index to make those essential sources even easier to find - saving you valuable minutes! Readership: Offering quick and easy pointers to a multitude of information sources, this is an invaluable reference deskbook for all library and information staff in need of a speedy answer, in reference libraries, subject departments and other information units.