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Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne. - Quentin Crisp


77198 THERE ARE TITTLES IN THIS TITLE: The Weird


World of Words by Mitchell Symons


Did you know that forty is the only number that has its letters in alphabetical order? That just 1,000 words make up 90% of all writing in English? That the word corduroy comes from the French cord du roi meaning cloth of the king? If not, then you really need this beguiling


book. It is bursting with strange but true revelations about the world of words and is such a glorious celebration of language that it will have you eagerly turning the pages to know more. Where else, we ask, could you find a section entitled How Dogs Bark in Different Languages? There are marvellous ice-breakers that you could mug up before a particularly difficult social occasion. These include jaw-dropping facts such as, if you are a touch typist, not a ‘both thumbs in the middle’ exponent, ‘stewardesses’ is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand, that the word ‘monosyllable’ has five syllables and that rice paper has not one grain of rice. Here you will find lists of things you never knew had names, palindromes, well-known lines from literature and film, hilarious exam answers and much more. If one of your most irritating habits is reading tit-bits aloud, then this is a perfect book for you. 192 pages with line drawings. £9.99 NOW £5


77197 TEDDY BEARS, TUPPERWARE AND SWEET FANNY ADAMS: How the


Names Became the Words by Andrew Sholl The unique piece of clever, humorous, erudite, creative writing, that you are at this very moment reading and admiring, owes its name to a shapely young woman called Belinda Blurb, who was featured ‘in the act of blurbing’ on the jacket of a book by Gelett


Burges in 1906. We blurbers are proud to share her name. Many of the words we use in everyday language invoke a cast of historical characters, whether figures of ancient legend, inspired inventors, famous statesmen or modern-day sports stars. But have you, dear readers, ever stopped to wonder how on earth the names became the words we use so often? In this collection, fascinating for any bibliophile, the author investigates the most familiar as well as more unusual eponyms, revealing their origins and the stories that surround them. If you are hoovering the carpet while wearing a cardigan, a leotard, bloomers, wellington boots and a balaclava, then you are entering into the spirit of this book. We, on the other hand, are still nursing a grudge against the prudish physician who ruined our teenage fun by ‘bowdlerizing’ all the naughty bits in our school Shakespeares. 223 pages with line drawings.


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76905 DISCOVERING EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHS: A Practical Guide


by Karl-Theodor Zauzich How lucky we are with our 26 letter alphabet! The hieroglyphic alphabet of Middle Kingdom Egypt comprised around 700 symbols, many of which had more than one meaning. Hieroglyphs are not just a beautiful and endlessly absorbing record of the art, culture, beliefs


and day-to-day life of a great bygone civilisation, but with their quirks of aesthetics and their in-built puns and double-entendres are an exquisite delight to linguists. Here internationally respected Egyptologist presents a clear and extremely well illustrated introduction. In easy stages we learn the meanings of the symbols and their interpretation, sticking to the 150 or so most common and useful for reading ancient inscriptions. He takes 12 actual inscriptions on monuments, showing not only how to translate them, but also explaining their background and the religion and world view of which they are a part. Many colour photos and detailed line drawings provide a dictionary of symbols and there are also very useful appendices of major kings and gods. 122pp softback.


£10.95 NOW £5


75937 HOW TO WRITE SHORT STORIES FOR MAGAZINES AND GET


PUBLISHED! Second Edition by Sophie King


This invaluable volume will take you through the tricks of the trade by: teaching you how to identify your market and targeting specific readers, helping you to discover what the different types of


magazine are looking for and how to think up ideas to suit that need, demonstrating how you can write different slants, such as ‘twists in the tail’ or ‘feel good factors’, and advising you on how you can win fiction competitions. Tips and quotes. 197 paperback pages plus list of useful contacts. £10.99 NOW £4


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76070 COMPACT OXFORD THESAURUS AND DICTIONARY: Set of Two


by Oxford University Press Blue/black bonded leather covers with gold tooling on the spine and marbled endpapers these 964 page and 1220 page classic reference books have been constantly revised. To make the most of your thesaurus, use the first section to provide practical and straightforward


guidance on the most appropriate synonym from the sets of alternative words provided. The second section contains quick reference lists of vocabulary on a wide range of topics in thematic groups, giving you all the help needed to solve crossword puzzles and other word games. Nice clear layout and headings. The Compact Oxford English Dictionary (third edition) focuses on contemporary English with technical terms from computing, science and biology. Thousands of examples for usage, help with grammar and pronunciation. PER SET OF TWO ONLY £16.50


76084 FINANCIAL TIMES CROSSWORD


BOOK introduced by Colin Inman Today the Financial Times has more than 20 crossword compilers, most appearing between one and three times a month. The 100 crosswords in this book have been chosen roughly in proportion to appearances in the paper and at the beginning each have their crossword name and real name and line about who they are. A look at the first crossword from 1966 shows how clue writing has evolved. One crossword per double page spread, answers at the back. 228pp in paperback. £9.99 NOW £2.25


76138 TELEGRAPH ALL NEW TOUGHIE


CROSSWORD BOOK 1 edited by Philip McNeill 100 very tough cryptic crossword puzzles from a wide range of compilers. As you work your way through the book you will no doubt become familiar with the styles of the different setters, and with their varying degrees of difficulty. At the one end of the scale we have the devilish mind games of Notabilis and Elgar and in the slightly friendlier camp Cephas and Jed. Just two, Warbler and Excalibur are women. Some are pangrams, whose answers contain every letter of the alphabet. Here the first 100 are published for the first time. With solutions. Paperback. £5.99 NOW £2


76139 TELEGRAPH ALL NEW TOUGHIE


CROSSWORD BOOK 2 edited by Philip McNeill Here are another 100 very tricky cryptic crossword puzzles from compilers with pseudonyms such as Osmosis and Elgar, Giovanni, Don Manley and MynoT. With a mixture of personalities and degrees of difficulty, some have a hidden message known as a Nina, some are pangrams and others have a theme. With solutions, paperback.


£5.99 NOW £2 76332 COLLINS BRADFORD’S CROSSWORD


SOLVER’S DICTIONARY by Anne R. Bradford A classic, must-have reference tome, an elegant 25th anniversary edition hardback with scarlet bookmark. Anne Bradford conceived the idea for her Crossword Solver’s Dictionary over 50 years ago and has to date analysed over 325,000 crossword clues, singlehandedly. This milestone publication has over 10,000 synonyms added in an invaluable reference work for both cryptic and quick crossworders, setters as well as solvers. It is also a treasure store for everyone who loves words. 882pp. 6½” x 10". £20 NOW £7


76556 FINE ART OF SMALL TALK by Debra Fine


With practical advice and conversation ‘cheat sheets’, this handbook helps you feel more comfortable in any type of social situation, keeping the conversation going, preventing pregnant pauses with preparation, exercising your conversational clout, plus a look at crimes and misdemeanours, the graceful exit, making the most of networking events, surviving the singles scene, holiday party savvy and carpe diem. Making introductions, asking for referrals, perfecting the compliment, and how to focus questions. 202pp, paperback. £9.99 NOW £4.75


75240 THE CLASSICS by Caroline Taggart A fabulous offering subtitled ‘All You Need to Know From Zeus’s Throne to the Fall of Rome’. The great thinkers from this period laid the foundations for much of our language, art, architecture and science. Everyday phrases still in common use, religion and mythology, a detour to Crete, Ancient Greek history, Roman, classical literature, art and architecture, maths, science and inventions, philosophy and the liberal arts through to a light relief with games are the topics covered in a most light-hearted way. 174pp, dedication page. $14.95 NOW £1.75


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75525 WEBSTER’S FRENCH DICTIONARY by Geddes & Grosset


With soft, plasticised bright blue cover, this palm-sized compact French-English dictionary contains over 36,000 entries for students and business users. Also with list of French verbs and irregular verbs in English. Softback, 540 pages.


£3.99 NOW £1


75482 YOU CAN’T GET BLOOD OUT OF A TURNIP: And Other Italian Proverbs with English Equivalents by Ilia Terzulli Warner and Christopher Arnander


Each Italian proverb is given a literal translation and an English equivalent. These are sometimes identical but sometimes they are bizarrely askance - as the title of the book illustrates. The authors see themselves as pioneers, since they have included newly minted sayings which they are betting on to become tomorrow’s proverbs, and they proudly offer a 21st century version of ‘You reap what you sow’ as ‘Garbage in, garbage out!’ 95 pages, line drawings. £9.95 NOW £2


75471 PAVILIONS IN THE AIR: Chinese


Proverbs and Their English Equivalents by Frances Wood and Christopher Arnander Confucius observed that a good workman always keeps his tools in good order. Many Chinese proverbs come in the form of chengyu or four-character phrases, reflecting the value the Chinese place on concision and precision. They say ‘Stir the grass to alert the snake’, which denotes attacking an underling to get at the boss. Nor is there an exact Chinese translation of ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. 96 pages, line drawings. £9.95 NOW £1.75


75298 DON’T FORGET TO SING IN THE


LIFEBOATS by Kathryn and Ross Petras Sub-titled 366 Other Bits of Uncommon Wisdom for Uncommon Times. When life hands you lemons, it is inspiring to hear from people who made (and drunk) the lemonade, who have graduated from the school of hard knocks and never lost their sense of humour. Here are people like Queen Victoria, Mark Twain, J. K. Rowling, Marlene Dietrich, Nelson Mandela, Bob Dylan, Oscar Wilde and physicist Stephen Hawking who said, ‘Life would be tragic if it weren’t funny.’ Cartoons. One saying per page. 388pp. £7.99 NOW £2.50


75689 ART OF SIGN LANGUAGE PHRASES by Christopher Brown


A book specifically on the universal language for the deaf known as ASL, American Sign Language. This format is used throughout the book to help the novice signer in as simple a way as possible. More than 600 colour images and clear explanations beneath like want, salt, chocolate, please, street, hat, story, attention, pillow, raining, radio, glasses, friends, doctor, good morning all grouped by Home, Leisure, Eating, Drinking, School etc. Form phrases without any prior knowledge of sign language. 256pp. Colour. $12.95 NOW £3.75


75519 COMPLETE ENGLISH LANGUAGE


COMPANION by Geddes & Grosset This book consists of four basic components - a dictionary with over 40,000 clear and accurate definitions; a thesaurus with over 1,500 synonyms; an English language guidance section covering topics such as grammar, usage, spelling, pronunciation, punctuation and irregular verbs and nouns; and finally a guide to modern letter writing giving practical advice including new technologies of word processing, e-mailing and text messaging. Synonyms arranged A-Z style from a beautifully designed 702 page heavyweight softback. £12.99 NOW £3.75


75520 ENGLISH DICTIONARY: New Edition by Geddes & Grosset


Appendices include commonly misspelt words and weights and measures after this invaluable dictionary of over 100,000 clear and accurate definitions. At 6½” x 9½” and in hardback, it is an elegant addition to every household library and although small, the print is very clear. 480pp.


£14.95 NOW £5.50 60724 HOBSON JOBSON: The Anglo-Indian


Dictionary by H. Yule and A.C. Burnell Hobson-Jobson is short-hand for the assimilation of foreign words to the sound pattern of the adopting language. Bungalow, pyjamas, verandah, curry, chintz, gingham, mango, junk and catamaran are all words which have crept into the English language from the days of Britain’s colonial rule of the Indian sub-continent and the Malaysian Peninsula. This dictionary, compiled in the late 19th century, is an invaluable source which has never been superseded. It also provides fascinating clues to the concern of Empire and the attitudes of the colonial rulers. Revised new edition. 1072pp in paperback. ONLY £2.50


74772 TOOLS OF SCREENWRITING by David Howard and Edward Mabley Addressing questions of dramatic structure, plot, dialogue, characterisation, setting, imagery and other topics as they apply to filmmaking, this is a practical, comprehensive guide based on experience and what has worked in classic screenplays from Citizen Cane and Rashomon to Chinatown and Sex, Lies and Videotape. This book has been the definitive text for screenwriters since the 1970s. David Howard has revised and updated Mabley’s classic guide. Also looks at the future and advertising. 298pp, paperback. £12 NOW £4.50


75078 SYMBOLS: A Universal Language by Joseph Piercy


Here, a Master of Philosophy provides a clear, concise and witty explanation of the origins and meanings of cultural and political symbols from the ancient Indian cross whose name ‘swastika’ means ‘well-being’, to the configuration of the Olympic rings, revealing en route how an insurance company accidentally invented the psychedelic ‘smiley’. 224 pages, drawings and photos. £12.99 NOW £3.75


75524 ITALIAN VOCABULARY by Geddes & Grosset


In small 185 page softback with space for notes and with big clear type are over 3,000 translations arranged in easy-to-use thematic categories like the home, arts and entertainment, places, animals, health, travel and tourism etc. They help build a comprehensive Italian vocabulary for every level of language student. Paperback.


£2.95 NOW £1.50 55377 FRENCH DICTIONARY


A general-purpose dictionary, suitable for a great variety of both English and French speakers at all levels of proficiency, providing over 85,000 entries. As well as everyday vocabulary and colloquialisms, the dictionary includes a selection of scientific and technological terms. Also included are the different spellings and usage of American English words. All headwords, both English and French, have phonetic transcriptions based on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to assist with pronounciation. 1056pp. Paperback. ONLY £3.50


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30326 DON QUIXOTE by Miguel de Cervantes Translated by Tobias Smollet


According to tradition Cervantes first conceived his comic masterpiece in jail - his avowed intent being to debunk the romances of chivalry. From first publication ‘Don Quixote’ was a best-seller, initially taken as a knockabout account of a mad Spanish gentleman and his


cowardly peasant squire, but later reinterpreted as an enlightenment text, a representation of universal human nature, a myth of a tragic hero defending man’s nobler aspirations, a study in alienation, a spiritual autobiography, a metaphor for Spain’s imperial decline, an experimental novel that shaped later prose fiction, a tragedy and comedy in one. Tobias Smollet’s vigorous and lively translation brilliantly catches the feeling and tone of the Spanish original. 992pp paperback. ONLY £4


74463 THE SPANISH TABLE: Traditional Recipes and Wine Pairings from Spain and Portugal by Steve Winston


Winston clearly relishes his subject, regaling us with delightful histories of utensils such as paella pans, cazuelas, cataplanas, ollas, cocotes and more, as well as an excellent section on wines and how best to pair them. It is the recipes and the jaw-dropping photography that really sets this book apart. All the variations on paella, amazing soups and stews made in terracotta ollas, cataplanas, clay cazuelas and more tantalising tapas. Over 100 recipes. 224pp, 8½”×10¼”. $30 NOW £5


23905 SPANISH DICTIONARY


A general purpose dictionary suitable for a great variety of both English and Spanish speakers at all levels of proficiency, this volume contains over 100,000 entries - common and technical words and phrases, slang and idioms - with examples of usage that include many especially chosen to help users express themselves in a natural and fluent style. All headwords - both English and Spanish - have phonetic transcriptions based on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to assist with pronunciation. 976pp. Paperback. ONLY £3


75526 WEBSTER’S COMPACT EDITION


SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY by Geddes & Grosset


Over 36,000 words and translations, 544 pages in bilingual format with clear modern entries and easy-to- read type and bold headers. Quickly look up hard to recall words or little used ones like pin cushion (acerico) from steel (acero). £5.99 NOW £1


75752 SPANISH-ENGLISH ENGLISH-


SPANISH DICTIONARY: New Edition by Geddes & Grosset


Beginning with Spanish verb forms and irregular English verbs, the Spanish vocabulary covers the body, clothes, family and relationships, health, nature, minerals, animals and plants, the environment, society, places, science, communications, the Arts, food and drink, sport, travel, numbers, proverbs, first names, signs of the zodiac and more. Get started with Spanish phrases, greetings and exchanges, common questions and asking the time before going to the airport, hotel, getting around, driving, eating out, shopping, health and more. Over 20,000 headwords, almost 200 commonly used verbs. 480 large pages. £14.95 NOW £3


74665 501 ESSENTIAL FRENCH VERBS by Heather McCoy


A handy reference guide to the full conjugations of 501 most commonly used French verbs including the infinitif, the participe présent and the participe passé. Also the subjunctive, conditional, imperative, including seven simple tenses. Sample sentences are given for contextual reference. The introduction discusses the infinitive form, subject pronouns and subject-verb agreement, tense, aspect, mood and voice, and a description of negation. There is a brief verb-practice section and the verbs themselves are followed by a series of quick verb reference charts. Large softback, 518pp.


£10.99 NOW £2.50


60240 LATIN CROSSWORDS by Peter Jones and David Dare-Plumpton Here - sounds drunk! (3) answer - Hic. The existing condition of one very old rock group? (6,3) answer - Status Quo. Even if the extent of your Latin is only amo, amas, amat, the first two sections of our fun puzzler are gratifyingly easy. For those who enjoy a challenge, there is a more difficult selection, and the editor and compiler have ended with a few fiendish puzzles that will really test both your Latin and your cruciverbal quickwittedness. The clues are themed on ancient history, culture, language and general knowledge. 118 page paperback. £5.99 NOW £3


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