Julia Cresswell

Babies' Names (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9780007270705

Babies' Names is a best-selling guide to over 1,500 first names. The book gives the origins of each name, and also lists the most popular girls' and boys' names in Britain today. It's the ideal reference for parents-to-be everywhere. From grandparents and friends to the milkman...more details
Format:Paperback / softback  Pages:358

USD $14.62

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Best Baby Names (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9780747559030

Best Baby Namesis the essential A-Z guide for deciding a child's name. It contains over 1500 possible choices, from Aaron to Zuleika, through the old-fashioned (Hazel and Gilbert)...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:256

USD $14.59

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Bloomsbury Dictionary of First Names (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9780747550259

The meanings and associations of names are a source of constant interest, whether finding out what one's own name means or discovering its associations...more details
Format:Hardback  Pages:247

USD $53.66

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Cat's Pyjamas: The Penguin Book of Clichs The (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9780141025162

This is a fascinating, thematic exploration of cliches from as the actress said to the bishop to zero hour, explaining what they are and where they've come from. Julia Cresswell has taken her best-selling dictionary of cliches ('Sumptuous...A mine of information.' - "Guardian") back to the drawing board and has created a book...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:394

USD $22.39

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Collins Dictionary of First Names (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9780007165407

This dictionary is designed to help you choose a name for your baby. Even parents who know what they want to call their child may well want to look at some of the possible forms the name can take...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:316

USD $25.32

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Gem Irish Babies Names (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9780007176175

Collins Gem Babies Names is number one in the best-selling stakes. Meet its Irish cousin! This detailed guide to over 2000 of the most popular Irish first names is the ideal gift for anyone wishing to choose an Irish name for their child...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:288

USD $11.66

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Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9780199547937

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Format:Paperback  Pages:502

USD $19.46

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Penguin Dictionary of Cliches The (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9780140514278

This dictionary investigates the wide range of cliches throughout the history of the English language. With over 1500 sourced cliches listed...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:320

USD $24.39

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The Insect That Stole Butter: Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9780199547920

Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research program and language monitoring, this fascinating volume captures the often odd and unexpected stories behind many of our most curious expressions...more details
Format:Hardback  Pages:502

USD $34.10

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The Watkins Dictionary of Angels (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9781842932056

What is an angel? Anyone who has ever wondered about the nature of these seraphic beings will find all the answers in this comprehensive dictionary. With 2...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:217

USD $25.39

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WATKINS DICTIONARY OF ANGELS, THE (Book)

Julia Cresswell

ISBN:9781842931981

This comprehensive dictionary features detailed entries on all the angelic references in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as angel figures from other traditions such as Zoroastrianism. It also includes angels in folklore...more details
Format:Paperback / softback  Pages:320

USD $29.22

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Chambers Dictionary of First Names (Book)

Cresswell Julia

ISBN:9780550104298

What does the name Calvin mean? What is the meaning of Beverley? Which boy's name means "little seal?" Which girl's name means "spear strength?" And what links Merle and Mavis? This handy reference offers pronunciations...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:480

USD $18.49

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Naming Your Baby (Book)

Cresswell Julia

ISBN:9780713683134

Naming Your Babyis the essential A-Z guide for deciding your child's name. Much more than just a list of baby names, this book is a fascinating guide for expectant parents...more details
Format:Paperback / softback  Pages:245

USD $11.66

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