Dictionaries, Atlases
BRAUN/HOGENBERG: CITIES OF THE WORLD
Written by Füssel, Stephan
More than four centuries on from its first publication, discover one of the jewels of urban cartography and civic studies. This quality reprint includes the most enchanting color plates from the Civitates orbis terrarum, a magnificent collection of town map engravings, produced between 1572 and 1617.
MAPPING THE WORLD:STORIES OF GEOGRAPHY
Written by Laffon, Martine
An illustrated history of explorers' maps and the questions they answer.
YOU COULD LOOK IT UP: THE REFERENCE SHELF FROM ANCIENT BABYLON TO WIKIPEDIA
Written by Lynch, Jack
Knowledge is of two kinds, said Samuel Johnson in 1775. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it. Today we think of Wikipedia as the source of all information, the ultimate reference. Yet it is just the latest in a long line of aggregated knowledge--reference works that have shaped the way we've seen the world for centuries.
AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION
Written by Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries
You are your words. Make the most of them! The American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language is the premier resource for anyone who wants to know precisely what words mean, where they come from, and how to use them effectively.
TROLLS: AN UNNATURAL HISTORY
Written by Lindow, John
Trolls lurk under bridges waiting to eat children, threaten hobbits in Middle-Earth, and invade the dungeons of Hogwarts. Often they are depicted as stupid, slow, and ugly creatures, but they also appear as comforting characters in some children's stories or as plastic dolls with bright, fuzzy hair.
COMPACT OXFORD ITALIAN DICTIONARY
Written by Oxford Languages
The Compact Oxford Italian Dictionary covers over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary Italian and English. Includes all essential Italian and English words, based on findings from the Oxford Languages Tracker.
SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRTHDAYS: PERSONOLOGY PROFILES FOR EACH DAY OF THE YEAR
Written by Elffers, Joost
Combining astrology, numerology, and pure psychic intuition, The Secret Language of Birthdays is a wholly unique compilation that reveals one's strengths, weaknesses, and major issues while providing practical advice and spiritual guidance. Many have suspected that your birthday affects your personality and how you relate to others.
POCKET OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY
Written by Waite, Maurice
The best-selling Pocket Oxford English Dictionary in its eleventh edition offers 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Particularly suitable for students, it is also a handy dictionary for the home and office. It covers all the words you need for everyday use, and has excellent coverage of curriculum vocabulary.
COMPACT OXFORD SPANISH DICTIONARY
Written by Oxford University Press
With over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary Spanish and English, this dictionary offers excellent coverage of both European and Latin American Spanish. All the words you will need from Spanish and English have been added from computing and technology to health and lifestyle.
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