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From ambulance chaser to zoot suit, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of twentieth-century slang. Drawing on the resources of the Oxford English Dictionary, and packed with illustrative quotations from John Lennon to Woody Allen, it is a comprehensive and entertaining collection of over 5,000 slang words and phrases. Providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use, the text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as dork and cockamamie (America) and giggle-house and Jimmy Woodser (Australia).

From ambulance chaser to zoot suit, this is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of twentieth-century slang. Drawing on the resources of the Oxford English Dictionary, and packed with illustrative quotations from John Lennon to Woody Allen, it is a comprehensive and entertaining collection of over 5,000 slang words and phrases. Providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use, the text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as dork and cockamamie (America) and giggle-house and Jimmy Woodser (Australia).

This story is set in France in the year 1428. Mariane's parents have been murdered by the occupying English army. She has nothing left but the ring, insignia and gauntlet bequeathed to her by her father. Taken in by her aunt and uncle, Mariane is drawn to her strange and awkward cousin, Jehanne. Jehanne believes that God is telling her to lead her country against the English. At first Mariane is doubtful, but her cousin soon persuades her to rally to the cause. And, before long, Jehanne has persuaded the people of France to follow her. In the highest circles of power, however, corruption has taken root. There are those who have a lot to gain from an English king on the throne of France. Among them is Sir Gaston, a French knight. He is also Mariane's uncle - the sole person who knows the true value of the ring that she inherited from her father. It is the key to unlimited wealth - and Lord Gaston wants it. Mariane is in mortal danger and now she must make a choice: fight for herself and her future or fight for Joan of Arc and the future of France.

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This essential reference work is the most popular paperback dictionary of physics available. It contains over 3,500 clear and concise entries, covering all commonly encountered physics terms and concepts, including terms relating to astronomy and astrophysics, and terms relating to physical chemistry. Over 100 diagrams and tables support the text. Feature entries give in-depth analysis of key topics such as crystal defects, magnetic resonance imaging, and the solar system. The dictionary also includes biographies of important scientists, and an invaluable set of appendices. Now in its fifth edition, this best-selling dictionary has been revised to bring it completely up-to-date, with over 250 new entries. New features include an index of useful web links, up-to-date entries on topics such as dark energy, decoherence, quantum computing, and information theory, and chronologies of major discoveries in the main fields of physics, including atomic theory, cosmology, and microscopy. An excellent introduction to physics for beginners, and an ideal reference tool for students of physics, either at school or at university.

Graded 'read and do' fiction and non-fiction readers that teach children about the world around them.

Graded 'read and do' fiction and non-fiction readers that teach children about the world around them.

Graded 'read and do' fiction and non-fiction readers that teach children about the world around them.

This is a practical course for adult learners working in the international technical sector.

The Classic Tales" course offers favourite traditional stories, retold for younger learners. Five carefully graded levels provide easy and enjoyable reading practice. Illustrations and a glossary, together with puzzles and questions related to the story, act as a further aid to understanding. Four beginner level titles are also available as "Big Books". These large format editions enable the teacher to introduce the story to the class before children read it on their own. "New Activity Books", with a variety of reading, writing and speaking activities, exploit the language presented in the stories. This additional practice should reinforce key vocabulary and language structures in an enjoyable way."

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The miller says that his daughter can spin straw into gold. The king believes him, and takes her to his castle. She can't spin gold, but a little man, Rumplestiltskin can, and he helps her, if she promises to give him her baby when she is queen. She promises, and then has to guess the little man's name to save her baby.

Graded 'read and do' fiction and non-fiction readers that teach children about the world around them.

A versatile and innovative five-level course which encourages children to develop as learners and to use their English in the classroom context.

Graded 'read and do' fiction and non-fiction readers that teach children about the world around them.

A versatile and innovative five-level course which encourages children to develop as learners and to use their English in the classroom context.