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| Author | : David Farmer |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 523 |
| Release | : 2011-04-14 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0199596603 |
The renowned Oxford Dictionary of Saints returns in a revised and updated form, providing concise accounts of the lives, cults, and artistic associations of over 1,400 saints, from the famous to the obscure. Featuring new entries on recently canonized saints from around the world, and a new appendix on pilgrimages.
| Author | : David Hugh Farmer |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 518 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : |
From the famous to the obscure, this new edition of the immensely popular "The Oxford Dictionary of Saints" provides concise, readable accounts of the lives of over 1,300 saints, more than any similar guide. In addition to the biographical sketches, information on the cults and artistic associations of particular saints is also given full coverage. "A memorable and absorbing collection".--"The Methodist Recorder".
| Author | : Basil Watkins |
| Publisher | : Burns & Oates |
| Total Pages | : 664 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : |
List of illustrations -- Introduction -- Abbreviations -- Saints: entries A - Z -- Bibliography -- List of Websites -- Glossary -- Lists of National Martyrs.
| Author | : Garrett W Brown |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 714 |
| Release | : 2018-01-06 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 0192545841 |
This bestselling dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics and international relations. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the multi-disciplinary spectrum of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, theories, and schools of thought, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. Fully updated for its fourth edition, the dictionary has had its coverage of international relations heavily revised and expanded, reflected in its title change, and it includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international institutions, peace building, human security, security studies, global governance, and open economy politics. It also incorporates recommended web links that can be accessed via a regularly checked and updated companion website, ensuring that the links remain relevant. The dictionary is international in its coverage and will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines, as well as politicians, journalists, and the general reader seeking clarification of political terms.
| Author | : S. Raghavan |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 383 |
| Release | : 2016-04-30 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0230277519 |
A study of Indian foreign policy under Jawaharlal Nehru, concentrating on the fundamental questions of war and peace. Looks at Nehru's handling of the disputes over the fate of Junagadh, Hyderabad and Kashmir in 1947-48; the refugee crisis in East and West Bengal in 1950; the Kashmir crisis in 1951; and the boundary dispute with China 1949-62.
| Author | : Terence Cuneo |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 66 |
| Release | : 2020-07-23 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0192540173 |
This authoritative dictionary contains clear, concise definitions of over 150 key terms from ethical theory and touches upon a variety of relevant subfields including meta-ethics, normative ethics, and applied ethics. It addresses a number of sub topics which have been under-represented within current literature, including the ethics of eating, feminist ethics, and disability ethics. Other entries cover relevant contemporary concepts, such as care ethics, moral nativism, and constitutivism, offering a thorough and accessible understanding to those working in conjunction with relevant fields. A Dictionary of Ethics is a valuable reference resource for academics, practitioners, and students of moral philosophy, applied ethics, and public policy. It will also be of interest to readers looking to familiarize themselves with ethical terms and the concepts they express.
| Author | : John Ayto |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 876 |
| Release | : 2020-06-18 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 0192584383 |
What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and 'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary.
| Author | : Caleb Howells |
| Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
| Total Pages | : 365 |
| Release | : 2019-05-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1445690845 |
This book explores a part of the King Arthur story often ignored - his exploits on the continent. By reexamining the evidence, Howell challenges convention and offers a compelling argument that connects the legend with a real historical event involving the invasion and conquest of much of Western Europe.
| Author | : Andrew Butterfield |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 641 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 0199688974 |
This bestselling dictionary has been fully revised, making it the most up-to-date and authoritative reference of its kind. Providing comprehensive coverage of computer applications in industry, school, work, education, and the home, it is the ideal reference for students, professionals, and anyone who uses computers.
| Author | : George W. Smith |
| Publisher | : SIU Press |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2016-09-08 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0809335522 |
In When Lincoln Came to Egypt, George W. Smith discusses Lincoln's various trips to southern Illinois, focusing mainly on Lincoln's most prominent visit, when he came to debate Stephen A. Douglas in Jonesboro in 1858.
