Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs
Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs

Author: Emanuel Strauss

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-01-11

Total Pages: 2137

ISBN-13: 1136789782

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This concise edition of the definitive 3-volume Dictionary of European Proverbs constitutes a fascinating collection of proverbs in 29 languages. The entries are arranged alphabetically according to the English equivalent, allowing the reader to identify common trends easily and quickly. * All proverbs listed in original language * 29 European languages featured * Includes all proverbs in current use * Thoroughly checked by language specialists to ensure accuracy. The Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs is based on over 40 years in-depth research by the compiler. It is an essential reference source for linguists, ethnologists and folklorists, and of interest to anyone wanting to know about the origins, development and current usage of the proverb. Emanuel Straussis a world-renowned expert on proverbs.

A Dictionary of Scottish Phrase and Fable
A Dictionary of Scottish Phrase and Fable

Author: Ian Crofton

Publisher: Birlinn

Published: 2012-11-05

Total Pages: 908

ISBN-13: 0857906372

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This authoritative, entertaining and eminently browsable reference book, arranged in easily accessible A-Z format, is an absorbing and imaginative feast of Scottish lore, language, history and culture, from the mythical origins of the Scots in Scythia to the contemporary Scotland of the Holyrood parliament and Trainspotting. Here Tartan Tories rub shoulders with Torry girls, the Misery from the Manse exchanges a nod with Stalin's Granny, Thomas the Rhymer and the Wizard of Reay walk hand in hand with Bible John, and the reader is taken for a rollercoaster ride round Caledonia, from Furry Boots City to the Costa Clyde, via the Cold Shoulder of Scotland, the West Lothian Alps and the Reykjavik of the South. The result is a breathtaking and quirky celebration of Scotland, packed with fact and anecdote.

Book of Scottish Patriotism
Book of Scottish Patriotism

Author: Crombie Jardine

Publisher: Crombie Jardine Publishing

Published: 2005-06-09

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 1906051631

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A celebration of Scottish history, from pre-200 up until 2011. Comprehensive and compact, this book contains all the key dates and names that make Scotland so great. Factual, but written in a light-hearted way, this is a guide to Scotland's bloody and glorious past, highlighting the contribution that inventive Scots have made to the world we know today. Updated edition of the 2005 original publication.

The Essential Scots Dictionary
The Essential Scots Dictionary

Author: Iseabail Macleod

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13:

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This two-way dictionary (Scots-English/English-Scots) provides: * Modern Scots, with some literary words likely to be met in stories or poems* Notes on how to get the most out of your dictionary* Grammar notes and verb lists* Spelling guidance* Help with pronunciation* A brief history of the Scots languageIt can also be used for encouraging the use of Scots in schools and to provide support in the classroom. A useful compact reference book for anyone requiring information on Scots."