Susan Ratcliffe Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Subject (Paperback)
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Further Details Title: Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Subject Condition: New ISBN-10: 0199567069 EAN: 9780199567065 ISBN: 9780199567065 Publisher: Oxford University Press Format: Paperback Release Date: 03/11/2010 Description: Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Subject is a collection of over 7,000 quotations arranged thematically for easy look-up. Covering nearly 600 subjects, this book features a wealth of topics relevant to modern society, from Beauty, Baseball, and Belief to Patriotism, The Past, and Power. Themes new to this edition include Babies, Birthdays, Nine-Eleven, Retirement, Thanks, and Toasts. Quotations have been taken from a vast range of people around the world from ancient times to the present day, including philosophers, journalists, saints, comedians, poets, monarchs, singers, politicans, scientists, writers, journalists, actors, and sportsmen. Brief author descriptions are given with every quotation, and an index makes it easy to search by author. New to this edition are an increased number of contemporary and motivational quotations to inspire all readers and an improved layout to make reading, browsing, and searching this delightful book easier and more pleasurable than ever.'I like my body better since I became a mother. I feel sexier as a result.' Halle Berry'I just blew my mind. And I blew the world's mind.' Usain Bolt'Making money from money should be replaced with making money from making.' James Dyson'Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticism.' George Eliot'Design is not for philosophy - it's for life.' Issey Miyake Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 195mm Item Length: 128mm Item Width: 32mm Contributor: Susan Ratcliffe (Edited by) Author: Susan Ratcliffe Genre: Language & Reference Book Series: Oxford Quick Reference Type: Textbook Item Weight: 420g Release Year: 2010 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
