H. F. Fowler Book order

The classic original edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, first published in 1911 in a beautifully reproduced facsimile edition with a new introductory essay by David Crystal.

The leading pocket-sized dictionary in the English-speaking world is now available in a user-friendly ninth edition.

Based on the Oxford English dictionary and its supplements.

This revised edition of the bestselling Pocket Oxford Dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of today's English. The layout is clear and easy to use and definitions are presented in accessible English, with clearly divided senses and expanded etymologies. Featuring usage notes and example sentences which give guidance on correct English, this is the ideal dictionary for everyday use. * 140,000 clearly explained definitions and entries * Newly revised to provide up-to-date coverage of English * Hundreds of usage notes and easy-to-understand word origins * New appendix with a guide to better English

This edition of H.W. Fowler's "Modern English Usage" is taken from the 1926 publication and provides a guide to the expression with clarity and precision of both the spoken and written word.

A thorough survey of current English (95,000 entries and l50,000 definitions), with extensive coverage of phrases, idioms and abbreviations, and generous treatment of scientific, technical, literary and notable archaic words.

This work contains sections on vocabulary, punctuation and "airs and graces" as well as contentious syntactical sections.

A thoroughly revised edition of this famous dictionary for home, office, and school use. Expanded and largely rewritten, with many more words and phrases given separate articles, and definitions written in clear, straightforward style.