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The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
It is hard to imagine a more convenient reference than this new edition of The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations . The first thematic quotations dictionary to be derived from Oxford's vast quotations files, it puts more than 4,000 quotations on more than 250 topics at readers' fingertips.
From Actors to Sex, Taxes, and Writing, it only takes a moment to find the perfect witticism, bon mot , or sage adage to suit any occasion. And it's portable--ideal for students, writers, or busy executives on the go.
This Second Edition features new quotations and many new themes, including Photography, Presidency, Technology, and Health and Fitness. The quotations range from the wisdom of the Bible and Shakespeare to the finest lines found in contemporary literature and law, music and the movies. Readers
will find an abundance of classic quotes and little-known gems to enliven their speeches, conversation, reports, and correspondence. And to make this volume even easier to use, a full index allows readers to search the text by author as well as theme.
Concise, convenient, authoritative, and affordable, The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations allows readers to keep a traveling database of entertainment and information right in their own pockets.
From Actors to Sex, Taxes, and Writing, it only takes a moment to find the perfect witticism, bon mot , or sage adage to suit any occasion. And it's portable--ideal for students, writers, or busy executives on the go.
This Second Edition features new quotations and many new themes, including Photography, Presidency, Technology, and Health and Fitness. The quotations range from the wisdom of the Bible and Shakespeare to the finest lines found in contemporary literature and law, music and the movies. Readers
will find an abundance of classic quotes and little-known gems to enliven their speeches, conversation, reports, and correspondence. And to make this volume even easier to use, a full index allows readers to search the text by author as well as theme.
Concise, convenient, authoritative, and affordable, The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations allows readers to keep a traveling database of entertainment and information right in their own pockets.
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496 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 1995
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October 5, 2024
The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Susan Ratcliffe is a treasure trove of wisdom and wit that will delight anyone seeking inspiration, insight, and clever conversation starters, making it a perfect fit for curious readers, writers, and thinkers who crave a wealth of knowledge and clever quotes to enrich their lives and spark their creativity.
Here at your fingertips are over 4,000 of the best things ever said on more than 300 topics.
From literature to the law, music to the movies, readers will find an abundance of classic quotes and little known gems to enliven their speeches, conversation, reports and correspondence.
And to make this volume even easier to use, a full index allows readers to search the text by author as well as theme.
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Here at your fingertips are over 4,000 of the best things ever said on more than 300 topics.
From literature to the law, music to the movies, readers will find an abundance of classic quotes and little known gems to enliven their speeches, conversation, reports and correspondence.
And to make this volume even easier to use, a full index allows readers to search the text by author as well as theme.
My Rating: Why to rate a perfection?
Displaying 1 of 1 review