Little Oxford Gift Box by Susan Ratcliffe

Little Oxford Gift Box by Susan Ratcliffe

The perfect gift for every occasion, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, and the Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins offer a choice of words and sayings to add colour to any subject or special event.

Review from previous edition This little gem fits well in the pocket or handbag to browse on journeys, or to sit on domestic shelves as a useful home reference tool or a fun browse* Reference Reviews *
An ideal gift and a wonderful source of ideas, it's also a great book to browse through to find the right words for any occasion. * Daily Mail *
Small enough to carry with you wherever you go, this beautiful hardback book offers a wonderland of insights into the words we use everyday with very little thought. * Skylightrain *
would make an ideal and inexpensive present for anyone who loves words * Sue Magee, Bookbag *

Susan Ratcliffe is Associate Editor for Oxford Quotations Dictionaries, and over the last twenty years has edited several titles including the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Subject (2nd edition, 2010), the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations (6th edition, 2011), and the Oxford Treasury of Sayings and Quotations (4rd edition, 2011). A historical lexicographer, having previously worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, Elizabeth Knowles has had a long association with Oxford Quotations Dictionaries. As well as the 8th edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations (2014), her editorial credits include the Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (2nd edition, 2005), the Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations (3rd edition, 2007), What They Didn't Say: A Book of Misquotations (2006), and How To Read a Word (2010). Julia Cresswell is an experienced author and language researcher, having worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. Books to her credit include Naming Your Baby: The Definitive Dictionary of First Names and The Cat's Pyjamas: The Penguin Book of Clichés.

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ISBN 13	9780198753575
ISBN 10	0198753578
Title	Little Oxford Gift Box
Author	Susan Ratcliffe
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Multiple-component retail product
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2015-10-08
Number of pages	1408
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.