Hutchinson Pocket Encyclopedia

Hutchinson Pocket Encyclopedia

Author: Brian Hutchinson

Publisher: Random House Canada

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 9780091742249

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Arranged in a unique topic-by-topic order, the Hutchinson Pocket Encyclopedia from ancient history to sporting facts and figures. Compiled by over 25 expert consultants, it gives a clear outline for each subject, including chronologies, biographies, and common terms, together with over 200 maps, tables, and diagrams.


The Hutchinson Pocket Encyclopedia

The Hutchinson Pocket Encyclopedia

Author: Michael Upshall

Publisher: Random House (UK)

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 9780091774165

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With over 10,000 entries, this encyclopaedia is designed to be used in schools and colleges as well as in the home. It gives a brief outline of information and covers topics that range from science and engineering to 20th-century biographies or sporting and cultural personalities.


Pocket Encyclopedia

Pocket Encyclopedia

Author: Helicon Publishing, Limited

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781859861035

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This is an edition of the Hutchinson Encyclopedia in compact format, designed for the general reader.


Hutchinson Pocket Encyclopedia

Hutchinson Pocket Encyclopedia

Author:

Publisher: Hutchinson Radius

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780091723002

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Arranged in a topic-by-topic order, the Hutchinson Pocket Encyclopedia ranges from ancient history to sporting facts and figures. Compiled by over 25 expert consultants, it gives a clear outline for each subject, including chronologies, biographies, and common terms.


The Pocket Encyclopedia of Aggravation

The Pocket Encyclopedia of Aggravation

Author: Laura Lee

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Published: 2017-09-12

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 0316473464

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This collection of 100 headaches, day-ruining events, moment destroying mishaps and infuriating everyday aggravations presents the fascinating facts behind the world's most frustrating situations. Laura Lee's dry, humorous and scientific text explains why fingernails on the chalkboard make you cringe; why people drive slowly in the fast lane; why dripping faucets annoy women more than men; why the other line is always faster than the one you are on; and more. She also gives tips on how to deal with annoying things like brain freeze, hangnails, and that coworker that wears too much perfume. Amazingly, some things are less annoying when you know the facts. Redesigned with enlightening diagrams and witty drawings, The Pocket Guide of Aggravation, finally answers the question, why is that so annoying?


The Hutchinson Concise Dictionary of Music

The Hutchinson Concise Dictionary of Music

Author: Barrie Jones

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-06-03

Total Pages: 775

ISBN-13: 1135950180

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The Hutchinson Concise Dictionary of Music, in 7,500 entries, retains the breadth of coverage, clarity, and accessibility of the highly acclaimed Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Music, from which it is derived. Tracing its lineage to the Everyman Dictionary of Music, now out of print, it boasts a distinguished heritage of the finest musical scholarship. This book provides comprehensive coverage of theoretical and technical music terminology, embracing the many genres and forms of classical music, clearly illustrated with examples. It also provides core information on composers and comprehensive lists of works from the earliest exponents of polyphony to present-day composers.


Russian English

Russian English

Author: Zoya G. Proshina

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-10-06

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1316571610

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This fascinating book offers a comprehensive exploration of Russian English as a World English variety. The authors introduce readers to the history of language contact between Russian and English, which has resulted in the Russianization of English and Englishization of Russian. They also discuss the functions of English as a lingua franca in the domains of politics, business and tourism, as a tool in youth subcultures, education and scholarship, and as a creative means in mass media, advertisement, music and literature. The book engages with the major role of English in expressing a speaker's cultural and personal identity within the global community. This accessible and engaging work presents a great number of concepts within the field of Russian linguistics, as well as introducing readers to the outstanding Russian scholars in the field. Essential reading for students and researchers across a wide range of related fields.


The Hutchinson Illustrated Encyclopedia of British History

The Hutchinson Illustrated Encyclopedia of British History

Author: [Anonymus AC01784199]

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9781859861271

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The 2nd edition is up-to-date with current events to 1997, coverage beginning in prehistory. People, places, events, movements, terms, battles are all included with specially commissioned photographs, maps. chronologies, quotations and feature articles which look at British history in context.