Betty Kirkpatrick

BLOOMSBURY DICTIONARY OF CLICHES (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780747554448

The Bloomsbury Dictionary of Clichesbrings together more than 1300 of the world's most commonly used cliches in a straightforward alphabetical format...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:224

USD $21.41

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BLOOMSBURY DICTIONARY OF FIRST NAMES (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780747554530

First names are subject to both conservatism and fashion - John and Mary have traditionally topped the popularity stakes; Hazel and Gilbert rose and fell with the passage of time; Jade and Devon have recently crept into use. Place names (Kent)...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:256

USD $19.46

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Brewer's Concise Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780304349012

A concise version of the dictionary of phrase and fable originally put together in 1870 by Dr Ebenezer Cobham Brewer. The majority of entries provide the history of phrases or outline the significance of historic terms in religion...more details
Format:Hardback  Pages:1136

USD $36.09

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Brewer's Concise Phrase and Fable (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780304357253

Unbeatable price Over 15,000 entries not covered in conventional dictionaries Crammed with fascinating and unexpected information A best-seller...more details
Format:Hardback  Pages:1136

USD $24.38

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Cassell's Thesaurus (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780304357338

Cassell's Thesaurus is now available in a new compact value format. It lists over 300,000 synonyms and antonyms in a user-friendly A-Z arrangement...more details
Format:Hardback  Pages:770

USD $24.38

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Cliches (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780747514480

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Cliches (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780747520306

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USD $55.56

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Mark My Words - By and Large, the Most Annoying Cliches Ever (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9781906051204

A compilation of some of the most annoying cliches; those expressions that you hear time and time again and that make you cringe with irritation when you do hear them but which - even more annoyingly! - you find yourself on the verge of using out of sheer habit....more details
Format:Hardback  Pages:144

USD $14.59

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Modern English Grammar (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9781906051150

Lists the elements of grammar in alphabetical order. This title offers advice on how to avoid common errors and in many cases examples of usage have been included to make the information easier to follow....more details
Format:Hardback  Pages:160

USD $12.63

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Roget's Thesaurus (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780747532613

This edition provides a complete guide to the English language. It contains synonyms, alternatives and numerous cross-references. The book is designed to appeal to both established word-reference users and younger users...more details
Format:Hardback  Pages:1216

USD $58.49

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Usual Suspects & Other Cliches (Large Print)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780713676501

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Format:Hardback  Pages:744

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Usual Suspects & Other Cliches (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780713674965

Brings together more than 1,500 of the most commonly used English cliches, outlining the meaning of each expression, its origins and the reason for its creation.

Cliches have never been flavour of the month with teachers...more details
Format:Paperback / softback  Pages:256

USD $29.22

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Cliches: Over 1500 Phrases Explored and Explained (Book)

Betty Kirkpatrick;E M Kirkpatrick

ISBN:9780312198442

Betty Kirkpatrick has complied and exhaustive dictionary--a must for writers, crossword puzzle buffs, and anyone who is intrigued by language.
Sample entries from "Cliches"
Let the cat out of the bag is an idiom cliche meaning to reveal a secret. In origin it refers allegedly to a fairground tick by which traders sold unwary buyers a cat in a bag...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:224

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Wicked Cockney Rhyming Slang (Book)

Betty KIRKPATRICK

ISBN:9781854793867

Would you "Adam and Eve it"! Starting out as a private language to fool coppers (bottle and stoppers) and their narks (Noah's arks), Cockney rhyming slang has always had vitality...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:128

USD $7.76

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Roget's Thesaurus of English Words & Phrases (Book)

Kirkpatrick Betty (ed )

ISBN:9780140277364

An updated edition of this reference work which reflects the huge changes that language has undergone over the last decade. The original structure of the book is maintained...more details
Format:Hardback  Pages:1440

USD $63.41

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