Author: Yvonne Navarro
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
An innovative dictionary that allows the reader to select a meaning like "lovable" and find which given or first names carry that meaning. Arranged alphabetically by definition, listings include the language of origin and name variations. Includes an index of entry words. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
First Name Reverse Dictionary
Author: Yvonne Navarro
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
An innovative dictionary that allows the reader to select a meaning like "lovable" and find which given or first names carry that meaning. Arranged alphabetically by definition, listings include the language of origin and name variations. Includes an index of entry words. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
An innovative dictionary that allows the reader to select a meaning like "lovable" and find which given or first names carry that meaning. Arranged alphabetically by definition, listings include the language of origin and name variations. Includes an index of entry words. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
First Name Reverse Dictionary
Author: Yvonne Navarro
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476609969
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
This innovative dictionary allows the user to find given names which relate to a specific meaning. Arranged alphabetically by definition, the names are followed by the language of origin, variations (derivatives, diminutives, and nicknames) of the name itself, and the name as interpreted in different languages. Separate sections are included for male and female names. Using the dictionary you could discover that there are over 160 names listed for "flower," from Anthea (Greek) to Zahara (African).
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476609969
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
This innovative dictionary allows the user to find given names which relate to a specific meaning. Arranged alphabetically by definition, the names are followed by the language of origin, variations (derivatives, diminutives, and nicknames) of the name itself, and the name as interpreted in different languages. Separate sections are included for male and female names. Using the dictionary you could discover that there are over 160 names listed for "flower," from Anthea (Greek) to Zahara (African).
Baby Names Made Easy
Author: Amanda Elizabeth Barden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416570314
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
LOOKING FOR A NAME THAT MEANS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO YOU? Given the dizzying array of choices available, picking the right name for your baby can be daunting. Why waste hours looking through one long alphabetical list of names just to burn out even before you've run through A, B, and C? In this creative twist on the traditional name book, Baby Names Made Easy offers selections organized into categories of meaning, making it easier than ever to choose a name that is significant to you. Traditional or trendy, American in origin or from all over the globe, the names here cover an array of topics. For example, look under: Animals & Insects (and find "Naia" -- Hawaiian for "dolphin") Victory (and find "Vincent" -- Latin for "conquerer") Love & Affection (and find "Mia" -- Italian for "mine") Religion & Faith (and find "Dev" -- Sanskrit for "God") The book's handy alphabetical index makes cross-referencing easy, so you can find the perfect name in no time. Baby Names Made Easy is a practical and one-of-a-kind reference for anyone searching for the most important gift they can give their child.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416570314
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
LOOKING FOR A NAME THAT MEANS SOMETHING SPECIAL TO YOU? Given the dizzying array of choices available, picking the right name for your baby can be daunting. Why waste hours looking through one long alphabetical list of names just to burn out even before you've run through A, B, and C? In this creative twist on the traditional name book, Baby Names Made Easy offers selections organized into categories of meaning, making it easier than ever to choose a name that is significant to you. Traditional or trendy, American in origin or from all over the globe, the names here cover an array of topics. For example, look under: Animals & Insects (and find "Naia" -- Hawaiian for "dolphin") Victory (and find "Vincent" -- Latin for "conquerer") Love & Affection (and find "Mia" -- Italian for "mine") Religion & Faith (and find "Dev" -- Sanskrit for "God") The book's handy alphabetical index makes cross-referencing easy, so you can find the perfect name in no time. Baby Names Made Easy is a practical and one-of-a-kind reference for anyone searching for the most important gift they can give their child.
The Oxford Reverse Dictionary
Author:
Publisher: OXFORD University Press
ISBN: 9780198601760
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Have a word on the tip of your tongue? Unlike a thesaurus, where you look up alternatives to a word you know, or a dictionary, which defines a familiar word, this dictionary helps with words you are vaguely aware of, but can't bring to mind. Some 31,000 entries are listed under a wide range of subject areas and key words.
Publisher: OXFORD University Press
ISBN: 9780198601760
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Have a word on the tip of your tongue? Unlike a thesaurus, where you look up alternatives to a word you know, or a dictionary, which defines a familiar word, this dictionary helps with words you are vaguely aware of, but can't bring to mind. Some 31,000 entries are listed under a wide range of subject areas and key words.
Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases
Author: Peter Mark Roget
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 730
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 730
Book Description
ARBA Guide to Subject Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Author: Susan C. Awe
Publisher: Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Provides a selection of subject dictionaries and encyclopedias that would be useful in all types of libraries.
Publisher: Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Provides a selection of subject dictionaries and encyclopedias that would be useful in all types of libraries.
Writer's Digest Flip Dictionary
Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
New in Paper! Featuring an introduction by megabestselling author Terry Brooks, The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference is an A to Z coverage of the realm of the fantastic, offering writers of science fiction , fantasy, horror and historical fiction vivid and detailed descriptions of the legendary humans, animals, societies and religions that make this genre exciting and imaginative. Using comprehensive lists, charts, illustrations, and timelines, writers can access complete information on: pagan orders, secret societies, witchcraft and magic; profiles of ancient European, South American and Far Eastern civilizations; medieval trades, occupations, laws and punishments; dragons, kelpies, naiads and other creatures of myth and fantasy; legendary races, including elves, dwarfs, giants and more; a detailed "anatomy of a castle," describing the forms and functions of everything from barbicans to trebuchets. This one-of-a-kind guide also offers advice on style and structure, with tips on how to weave these elements into a narrative that is compelling, fresh and wildly fantastic. The perfect reference for fans of the increasingly popular fantasy genre. Includes an introduction by Terry Brooks, author of the #1 national bestseller Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. s an introduction by Terry Brooks, author of the #1 national bestseller Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
New in Paper! Featuring an introduction by megabestselling author Terry Brooks, The Writer's Complete Fantasy Reference is an A to Z coverage of the realm of the fantastic, offering writers of science fiction , fantasy, horror and historical fiction vivid and detailed descriptions of the legendary humans, animals, societies and religions that make this genre exciting and imaginative. Using comprehensive lists, charts, illustrations, and timelines, writers can access complete information on: pagan orders, secret societies, witchcraft and magic; profiles of ancient European, South American and Far Eastern civilizations; medieval trades, occupations, laws and punishments; dragons, kelpies, naiads and other creatures of myth and fantasy; legendary races, including elves, dwarfs, giants and more; a detailed "anatomy of a castle," describing the forms and functions of everything from barbicans to trebuchets. This one-of-a-kind guide also offers advice on style and structure, with tips on how to weave these elements into a narrative that is compelling, fresh and wildly fantastic. The perfect reference for fans of the increasingly popular fantasy genre. Includes an introduction by Terry Brooks, author of the #1 national bestseller Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. s an introduction by Terry Brooks, author of the #1 national bestseller Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
Walford's Guide to reference material.
Author: Albert John Walford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781856041379
Category : Reference books
Languages : en
Pages : 1182
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781856041379
Category : Reference books
Languages : en
Pages : 1182
Book Description
Reverse dictionary of present-day English
Author: Martin Lehnert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Illustrated Reverse Dictionary
Author: John Ellison Kahn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
At head of title: Reader's digest "Based on Reader's digest reverse dictionary, published by the Reader's Digest Association Limited, London"--T p verso.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 630
Book Description
At head of title: Reader's digest "Based on Reader's digest reverse dictionary, published by the Reader's Digest Association Limited, London"--T p verso.