Andrew Delahunty

"First and second editions edited by Andrew Delahunty, Sheila Dignen, and Penny Stock."

Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion

Adonis to Zorro

Provides definitions and information on the origins, history, and usage of terms of foreign origin in English, including words commonly used and scientific vocabulary.

Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases

From Bonbon to Cha-cha

A reference for the general reader contains concise explanations of the origins of over 1,800 nicknames from contemporary and historical culture referring to historical figures, politicians, athletes, entertainers, places, events, and organizations.

Oxford Dictionary of Nicknames

This updated and revised edition is the authoritative guide to foreign words and phrases used in contemporary British and American English. Drawn from over 40 languages, the 6,000 entries detail the history of each word or phrase and provide selected quotations to clearly illustrate their use in the English language.

E. S. C. Weiner

The Oxford Guide to English Usage is an essential theme-by-theme guide to correct written and spoken English. Its unique organization by subject gives a complete overview of English usage, providing full advice on both rules and exceptions. Now thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest spelling, pronunciation, and usage information from Oxford's most up-to-date dictionaries, the Guide illustrates points of usage with quotations from real authors, from Virginia Woolf to David Lodge.

The Oxford Guide to English Usage

Linsay Knight

Junior School Dictionary is the most comprehensive dictionary designed for the primary classroom.

Junior School Dictionary

This major new edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus will inspire an early love of words and creative writing. Specially written by children's word experts, it is fun and accessible to first readers and writers, with modern 3D images on every spread. Children will find it fun to explore and it will inspire them to use a wider range of words, fast!

Oxford First Thesaurus

Sheila Dignen

Previous ed.: Oxford dictionary of Allusions, 2nd ed., 2005.

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