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"A 22-volume, highly illustrated, A-Z general encyclopedia for all ages. As the only general reference encyclopedia still published today, The World Book Encyclopedia 2023 provides authoritative content on almost every topic to learners of all ages, from school-age readers (9-18) to adults. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to...
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For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers like peonies (bashfulness) and tulips (passion). Coupled with stunning full-colour illustrations, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, florists, and flower enthusiasts. Whether...
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Ireland was one of the earliest countries to evolve a system of hereditary surnames. More than 4,000 Gaelic, Norman and Anglo-Irish surnames are listed in this book, giving a wealth of information on the background and location of Irish families. Edward MacLysaght was a leading authority on Irish names and family history. He served as Chief Herald and Genealogical Officer of the Irish Office of Arms. He was also Keeper of Manuscripts of the National...
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Do you know your abbess from your elbowshaker? Originally printed as a guide to street slang for men of quality, this reference guide will enrich your vocabulary with vulgar witticisms fashionable more than 200 years ago.The avowed purpose of this dictionary was to give men "of fashion" an insight into the inappropriate language of the street. Read in modern times it is by turn uproariously funny and deeply confusing and yet certain truths have remained--the...
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"Written by a recognized authority on nontraditional religious movements, this resource is one of the most comprehensive books on angels and related topics currently available. More than 300 entries are included and drawn from multiple religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Hindu traditions, as well as from pop culture. A variety of angel topics are discussed, including celebrity angels, classifications of angels, obscure angels still waiting...
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Barbour Books, an imprint of Barbour Publishing, Inc
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2014.
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1 online resource (400 pages)
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English
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"Get more from your personal Bible time by understanding the meaning and story behind some 2,000 Bible names. Covering more than 3,400 individuals in scripture, the Dictionary of Bible Names describes the number of times each name is mentioned, the number of individuals-male or female-who had that name, the meaning of the name, a biography of the person(s), and the first, last, and key references, chapter-and-verse, for further study. The Dictionary...
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Raja Sharma
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2014.
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1 online resource.
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In this dictionary, you will find almost all the words which are often used as homonyms. There are more than one thousand entries in this concise dictionary. This dictionary has been particularly designed to help teachers and students of linguistics and English language.--Provided by publisher.
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Barbour Books, an imprint of Barbour Publishing, Inc
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2013.
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1 online resource (352 pages)
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English
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"Here's the perfect tool for understanding scripture better-the QuickNotes Bible Dictionary, providing concise definitions for 2,500 of the Bible's most important people, places, things, and ideas! Based on the King James Version, but with cross references to more modern translations, the QuickNotes Bible Dictionary also features black-and-white illustrations and helpful phrase entries (for example, "Image of God" and "Half-Tribe of Manasseh"). With...
10) Allopurinol
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Miriam Kinai
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2013.
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1 online resource
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"Allopurinol teaches you about the uses, doses, side effects and drug interactions of this medication. It also helps you understand how this medication works and whether it can be safely used when one is pregnant or breastfeeding."--
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Barbour Books, an imprint of Barbour Publishing, Inc
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2014.
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1 online resource (256 pages)
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"Get more from your personal Bible time by understanding the meaning and story behind some 1,100 Bible places. This QuickNotes Dictionary of Bible Places describes the number of times each name is mentioned; whether it's found in the Old Testament, the New Testament, or both; the meaning of the name; a description of the place; and the first, last, and key references, chapter-and-verse, for further study. The QuickNotes Dictionary of Bible Places...
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"This engaging narrative introduces readers to the world of words and their meanings. Students learn that they can determine the subject of speech a word is and often the synonyms and antonyms for the words. The volume describes the different types of dictionaries, how they are compiled and organized, what pronunciation symbols and accents mean, and what abbreviations represent. Word Workers and vocabulary boxes explain well-known lexicographers and...
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The Devil's Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized in his day as a leading journalist and humorist who spent decades ruffling feathers and drawing laughter with his witty opinion columns, poems, and definitions. Toward the end of his career, he decided to compile these satirical definitions into a book,...
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2010
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1 online resource (227 p.)
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"This Crossword Puzzle Dictionary contains several special categories not usually found in puzzle references, for example, complete Kentucky Derby and Nobel Prize winners. Also noteworthy are lists of rivers and their tributaries, cities on rivers, islands, deities, poetic words, and an expanded section on American authors. Gods and Goddesses, plus extensive foreign words."--
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Dictionary of Battles" (From the Earliest Date to the Present Time) by Thomas Benfield Harbottle. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion...
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BarCharts, Incorporated
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2008.
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1 online resource (6 pages)
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Medical students and professionals at any level, seeking any degree, certification, or with any job title, agree that this best-seller is an incredibly useful tool. Nurses, medical coders and administrators say it is a must-have to do a quick lookup or to intensely study for an exam. Finding an answer is as easy as turning one page of this 6 page laminated guide that was expertly organized by our author and designers for quick reference that is faster...
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Alfonso Borello
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2018.
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1 online resource.
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The 2018 edition of the grammar guide of English Cebuano Visayan is an essential reference for students, writers, and editors. It highlights basic, intermediate, and advanced rules with plenty of examples, including best practices for composition. --Provided by publisher.
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Jason Aronson, Incorporated
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2012.
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1 online resource (320 pages)
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English
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"The Talmud chronicles the early development of rabbinic Judaism through the writings and commentaries of the rabbis whose teachings form its foundation. However, this key religious text is expansive, consisting of 63 books containing extensive discussions and interpretations of the Mishnah accumulated over several centuries. Sifting through the huge number of names mentioned in the Talmud to find information about one figure can be tedious and time-consuming,...
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BarCharts, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013.
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1 online resource (6 pages)
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English
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BarCharts' newest addition to its line of health guides includes the Pills and Medications QuickStudy guide, designed for quick reference for the most common conditions affecting adults and the drugs most often used to treat them. As always, this guide uses BarCharts' trusted, easy-to-access fold-out format that, when used in conjunction with your doctor's advice, helps you keep your medication knowledge fresh and better monitor your own health conditions....
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