{"product_id":"little-oxford-dictionary-of-proverbs-9780198778370","title":"Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs","description":"\u003cem\u003eLittle Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs\u003c\/em\u003e features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date, source, and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed, it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves language. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring, the second edition of this delightful book adds phrases that have come to prominence, or increased in popularity, since publication of the first edition, such as Never waste a good crisis and Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have, which add a contemporary flavor to the selection of more traditional English proverbs, and the popular sayings used in the English-speaking world from Asia, Africa, Middle East, and many other cultures. Find phrases on all aspects of life in this fascinating little book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Knowles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.10h x 4.20w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198778370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Knowles\u003c\/strong\u003e, Editor of the \u003cem\u003eOxford Dictionary of Quotations\u003c\/em\u003e, is a historical lexicographer who worked on the 4th edition of the \u003cem\u003eShorter Oxford English Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e. Her other editorial credits include \u003cem\u003eWhat They Didn't Say: a Book of Misquotations\u003c\/em\u003e (2006) and \u003cem\u003eHow to Read a Word\u003c\/em\u003e (2010). She contributed to \u003cem\u003eThe History of Oxford University Press\u003c\/em\u003e, and is currently working on a study of quotations in the English language for Oxford University Press.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40549472206963,"sku":"9.7802E+12","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_a3d3e481-0491-4186-ad20-f4843981fbf5.jpg?v=1667310357","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/little-oxford-dictionary-of-proverbs-9780198778370","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}