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Hardcover. This new edition of The Oxford Companion to Music is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work, which, like its famous predecessors, will be invaluable to both professional and amateur musicians, and general music lovers. A distinguished and international team of contributors covers a broad sweep of musical subjects, ranging from composers and performers to instruments and genres. Editor(s): Latham, Alison. Series: Oxford Companions. Num Pages: 1448 pages, numerous music examples. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGC; AVH; AVR; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 201 x 71. Weight in Grams: 2090.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
1448
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198662129
ISBN
9780198662129
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.52
€ 45.08

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
896
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199674992
ISBN
9780199674992
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.02

Paperback. This best-selling dictionary contains over 2,500 succinct entries covering Western art from the ancient Greeks to the present day. It includes biographical entries, styles and movements, materials and techniques, and museums and galleries. Engaging, informative, and up-to-date, it is an invaluable guide to art in the Western world. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 720 pages. BIC Classification: AC; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 129 x 50. Weight in Grams: 518.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
720
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199532940
ISBN
9780199532940
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.34

Paperback. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199695102
ISBN
9780199695102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.20

Paperback. This new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Dance provides the information necessary for dance fans to navigate the diverse dance forms in the 21st century, with new coverage of dance forms that have grown in prominence over the last 10 years, many new biographical entries, and a greater emphasis on the international dance scene. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 512 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: ASD; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199563449
ISBN
9780199563449
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Hardcover. This book provides a brief account of the origins, history, and sense-development of more than 38,000 words. Editor(s): Onions, C. T. Num Pages: 1040 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 166 x 64. Weight in Grams: 1686.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
1040
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1966
Edition
1st ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198611127
ISBN
9780198611127
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.52
€ 59.92

Paperback. An A-Z dictionary edited by John L. Esposito for general readers on the faith, institutions, movements, and concepts of the modern Islamic world. Approximately 2000 entries span the religious, political, and social spheres of modern Islam with background historical entries and particular emphasis on Islam and the West. Editor(s): Esposito, John L. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 384 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
380
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195125597
ISBN
9780195125597
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.20

Paperback. The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms provides clear and concise definitions of even the most complex literary terms from abjection to zeugma. An essential reference tool for students of literature in any language. Recommended web links are available via a companion website. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 25. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198715443
ISBN
9780198715443
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.19

Paperback. Providing over 10,000 entries, the sixth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Music is the most up-to-date dictionary of musical terms available. Covering a wide range of musical categories across periods, it is an essential reference work for music students, teachers, lecturers, professional musicians, and music enthusiasts. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 976 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AV; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 44. Weight in Grams: 650.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
976
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199578542
ISBN
9780199578542
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. This dictionary is written by one of the leading philosophers of our time, and it is recognized as the best dictionary of its kind. Comprehensive and authoritative, it includes over 3,300 alphabetical entries, it is the ideal introduction to philosophy for anyone with an interest in the subject, as well as students and teachers. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 540 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129. .
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
540
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198735304
ISBN
9780198735304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.19

Paperback. Rhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150 year history, from traditional Cockney Rhyming Slang to the popney rhyming slang of today. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 336 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 2AB; CBD; CFFD; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198607519
ISBN
9780198607519
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.19

Paperback. The renowned Oxford Dictionary of Saints returns in a revised and updated form, providing concise accounts of the lives, cults, and artistic associations of over 1,400 saints, from the famous to the obscure. Featuring new entries on recently canonized saints from around the world, and a new appendix on pilgrimages. Series: Oxford Quick Reference. Num Pages: 528 pages, maps. BIC Classification: GBCB; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 126 x 40. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199596607
ISBN
9780199596607
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.34

Hardback. Series: ATLA Bibliography Series. Num Pages: 936 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 166 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
936
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810861930
ISBN
9780810861930
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 384.05

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; MJNA; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781632202635
ISBN
9781632202635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.22

Paperback. Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. Suitable for prospective parents, this easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; VFXB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
Edition
Original
SKU
9780141040851
ISBN
9780141040851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.10

Paperback. Need a handbook to your architect's business or studies? Struggling with your DIY project? Interested in the art of architecture? This work covers the aspects of architecture and landscape architecture. Ranging from ancient times, it adopts an international perspective focussing on countries and cultures such as Coptic, Tibet and De Stijl. Num Pages: 656 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: AM; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 460.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
656
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
5th ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140513233
ISBN
9780140513233
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.08

Paperback. Why exactly did Van Gogh cut off his ear? Was Warhol an original or just a copyist? This title provides answers to all this. It includes entries that feature cross-referencing and listings of galleries. Num Pages: 608 pages, No. BIC Classification: AB; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
7th Seventh Edition, Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140513004
ISBN
9780140513004
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Worried about your maternal effect or biological clock? Need to know a rhizoid from a rhizome? Think you're going to fail your zoology or botany exam? This dictionary defines over 6000 terms relating to this subject - from amino acids, bacteria and the cell cycle to X-ray diffraction, Y chromosome, and zygotes. Illustrator(s): Turvey, Raymond. Num Pages: 768 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; PS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 35. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
768
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
11Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141013961
ISBN
9780141013961
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Distills and captures the essence of Greek and Roman mythology. This dictionary is suitable for those with an interest in the Classics or those seeking to explore the many allusions to its mythology that abound in literature. Num Pages: 480 pages, genealogical tables. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Penguin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140512359
ISBN
9780140512359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.49

Paperback. Many courses in literary or cultural studies include some discussion of psychoanalysis, structuralism, post-modernism, linguistics and semiotics. This dictionary should bring the reader information on the wide variety of interdisciplinary topics in critical theory. Num Pages: 496 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: DSA; GBC; HP; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 354.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140513691
ISBN
9780140513691
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

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