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ISBN: 9780199547937 - Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins

Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0199547939 ISBN13: 9780199547937
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 10 Jul 2010
Did you know that babble is literally baby talk? Or that people used to love bullies? The Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins describes the genesis and development of thousands of words and phrases in the English language, unveiling the stories... More

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Babies' Names
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0007183917 ISBN13: 9780007183913
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Collins
Edition: New edition
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 04 Oct 2004
A brand-new edition of this best-selling guide to over 1,500 first names. Gem Babies' Names gives the origins of each name, and also lists the most popular girls' and boys' names in Britain today. The ideal pocket guide to choosing a name for your... More

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ISBN: 9780550104298 - Dictionary of First Names

Dictionary of First Names
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0550104291 ISBN13: 9780550104298
Publisher: Hodder Education Chambers
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 26 Jun 2009
the ultimate guide to 10,000 first names - What does the name Calvin mean? - What is the meaning of Beverley? - Which boy's name means 'little seal'? - Which girl's name means 'spear strength'? - And what links Merle and Mavis? Chambers... More

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The Cat's Pyjamas
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0141025166 ISBN13: 9780141025162
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01 Nov 2007
Explores cliches and contains famous (and infamous) quotations and memorable information. This is a fascinating, thematic exploration of cliches from as the actress said to the bishop to zero hour, explaining what they are and where they've come... More

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Babies' Names
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0007270704 ISBN13: 9780007270705
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Collins
Edition: New edition
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 07 Jan 2008
From grandparents and friends to complete strangers, everyone seems to have an opinion on what name you should give your baby. If you're struggling to decide, this essential purchase for all expectant parents is your one-stop guide to finding that... More

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Naming Your Baby
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0713683139 ISBN13: 9780713683134
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 29 Oct 2007
This is the essential A-to-Z guide for deciding your child's name. More than just a list of baby names, this book is a fascinating guide for expectant parents, as well as a wider reference resource for historians, writers, and researchers. More

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ISBN: 9780140514278 - The Penguin Book of Cliches

The Penguin Book of Cliches
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0140514279 ISBN13: 9780140514278
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 17 Apr 2000
This informative dictionary takes the lid off many hundreds of tired and hackneyed expressions, exploring their history, showing who used them and when, and demonstrating just how deeply rooted many of them have now become.Looks at 1500 cliches... More

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First Names
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0007165404 ISBN13: 9780007165407
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Collins
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01 Sep 2003
This dictionary is designed to help you choose a name for your baby. Even parents who know what they want to call their child may well want to look at some of the possible forms the name can take, and find out something about its history and meaning. More

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ISBN: 9780199547920 - The Insect That Stole Butter?

The Insect That Stole Butter?
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0199547920 ISBN13: 9780199547920
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Hardback
Publication date: 22 Oct 2009
The English language abounds with words that have sprung from surprising sources, and The Insect That Stole Butter? explores the origins with enthusiasm and expert scholarship, from the Ancient Greek characterization of all foreigners as... More

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Irish First Names
Julia Cresswell

ISBN10: 0004723473 ISBN13: 9780004723471
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Collins
Edition: New edition
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01 Nov 1999
An A-to-Z listing of over 200 Irish first names which includes explanations of their origins and meanings. The book includes names derived from the Irish language, Anglicized versions of Irish names and "Irish" names popular overseas... More

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