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The New Penguin Compact English Dictionary by Robert Allen
$34.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This abridged version of the "New Penguin English Dictionary" offers definitions of standard English words, specialist vocabulary, scientific and technical terms, as well as buzzwords (such as "duvet day") and jargon. It also contains a 36-page colour atlas section and a detailed world gazetteer.
The New Penguin Opera Guide by Amanda Holden
$55.00 NZD
Category: Music | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This volume includes a range of material and information which embraces all forms of opera from its beginnings through to the 21st century, covering composers, individual operas and operatic history. Over 100 contributors have written on more than 800 composers and examined 1500 operas in detail.
The New Penguin Thesaurus by Rosalind Fergusson
$34.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This comprehensive and easy-to-use thesaurus contains over 400,000 synonyms, listed with antonyms where appropriate and covers standard and colloquial English and slang. It lists words closest in meaning first, and includes helpful examples to illustrate the nuances of particular words.
The Penguin Companion to Food by Alan Davidson
$54.95 NZD
Category: Cooking & Wine | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This reference offers a blend of history, fact and anecdote. It covers everything from culinary terms and cooking techniques to national cuisines, famous dishes and unusual ingredients. It includes 40 longer articles on topics such as garlic, noodles and sugar, and puddings.
The Penguin Dictionary of Cliches- OP by Julia Cresswell
$28.00 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This dictionary investigates the wide range of cliches throughout the history of the English language. With over 1500 sourced cliches listed, both ancient an modern, this work looks at the more informal side of the English language.
The Penguin Dictionary of Epigrams by Mark J. Cohen
$26.95 NZD
Category: Reference | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This anthology of epigrams contains over 5000 of the wittiest one-liners from Aristotle to Victoria Wood. They are arranged thematically for ease of use.
The Penguin Dictionary of Music by Arthur Jacobs
$26.95 NZD
Category: Music | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This is an expanded and revised book, with over 500 additional entries, including musical instruments, recent compositions, new composers and stars of the concert and opera world. The book covers classic musicals, performers, musical terms, conductors, and solo, choral and chamber music.
The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD by Richard Cook
$69.95 NZD
Category: Music | Series: Penguin Reference Books S.
This companion provides a mind of information on recorded jazz. It reasseses information published in previous editions and offers criticism, comment and biographical details. The book aims to be browsable - accessible to aficionados and novices alike.
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