Collection: Reference

Compiled in an A to Z format, this modern dictionary of English grammar defines and describes the older traditional grammatical and linguistic terms, as well as the wider phonetic and transformational grammar nomenclature.

Oxford's new and definitive guide to grammar is written by a leading expert in the field and covers both British and American English. Its impressive coverage ranges from the very basic to the most complex aspects of grammar, all of which are explained clearly.

Covering many languages and cultures, this is a guide to the places of Scotland and the traditions associated with them. It covers the meanings of over 800 place names, including towns and cities, mountains and hills, lochs and rivers, and also covers the history and traditions of each place.

This dictionary has a broad range of entries, including many idiomatic expressions and illustrative phrases. It also has grammatical information on Turkish nouns and verbs and specialist terms from many fields.

A comprehensive visual guide to the birds of America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Polar regions, with facts about habitat, how they use flight, migration, predatory instincts, plumage, bill shapes, size, food, eggs and nests.

This atlas goes beyond the 'where', giving readers the 'why' behind the complex forces that are changing our world with a meaningful analysis of key political, economic, demographic, and environmental issues.

From 'action stations' to 'zero tolerance', the English language abounds in strange and colourful expressions. But where do these phrases come from? This book gives the meanings, dates and historical origins of thousands of phrases, arranged alphabetically by keyword.

The most comprehensive survey of this area of the English language ever undertaken. Taking over 6000 phrases, the book explains their meaning, explores their development and gives citations that range from the Venerable Bede to Will Self.