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Penguin Dictionary of Art and Artists (7th revised edition August 2004) by Linda Murray
$28.00 NZD
Category: Art and Photography | Series: Penguin Reference Library
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.
The New Penguin Compact English Dictionary by Robert Allen
$34.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This abridged version of the "New Penguin English Dictionary" offers definitions of standard English words, specialist vocabulary, scientific and technical terms, as well as buzzwords (such as "duvet day") and jargon. It also contains a 36-page colour atlas section and a detailed world gazetteer.
The New Penguin Handbook of Living Religions by John R. Hinnells
$45.00 NZD
Category: Philosophy, Spirituality & Religion | Series: Penguin Reference Bks.
Includes chapters on gender issues and spirituality, modern diaspora religions in the West, and material on modern China. This guide helps readers understand the belief systems of the world. It features charts and diagrams.
The New Penguin Opera Guide by Amanda Holden
$55.00 NZD
Category: Music | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This volume includes a range of material and information which embraces all forms of opera from its beginnings through to the 21st century, covering composers, individual operas and operatic history. Over 100 contributors have written on more than 800 composers and examined 1500 operas in detail.
The New Penguin Thesaurus by Rosalind Fergusson
$34.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This comprehensive and easy-to-use thesaurus contains over 400,000 synonyms, listed with antonyms where appropriate and covers standard and colloquial English and slang. It lists words closest in meaning first, and includes helpful examples to illustrate the nuances of particular words.
The Penguin Companion to Food by Alan Davidson
$54.95 NZD
Category: Cooking & Wine | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This reference offers a blend of history, fact and anecdote. It covers everything from culinary terms and cooking techniques to national cuisines, famous dishes and unusual ingredients. It includes 40 longer articles on topics such as garlic, noodles and sugar, and puddings.
The Penguin Dictionary of Cliches- OP by Julia Cresswell
$28.00 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This dictionary investigates the wide range of cliches throughout the history of the English language. With over 1500 sourced cliches listed, both ancient an modern, this work looks at the more informal side of the English language.
The Penguin Dictionary of English Grammar by R.L. Trask
$27.00 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference | Reading Level: very good
A guide to the grammatical laws and idiosyncrasies that govern the English Language. It is suitable for linguists, English Language students, and those who write in English.
The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms by Daphne M. Gulland
$28.00 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Bks.
To 'put the cart before the horse', have 'the cheek of the devil' or be 'a pillar of society' - these are just some of the thousands of idioms that have become an integral part of the English language. "The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms" looks at a vast range of examples, providing concise defini ...Show more
The Penguin Dictionary of Epigrams by Mark J. Cohen
$26.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This anthology of epigrams contains over 5000 of the wittiest one-liners from Aristotle to Victoria Wood. They are arranged thematically for ease of use.
The Penguin Dictionary of Music by Arthur Jacobs
$26.95 NZD
Category: Music | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This is an expanded and revised book, with over 500 additional entries, including musical instruments, recent compositions, new composers and stars of the concert and opera world. The book covers classic musicals, performers, musical terms, conductors, and solo, choral and chamber music.
The Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs by Rosalind Fergusson
$29.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Bks.
A collection of over 6000 proverbs (and their origins).