Oxford companion

  Beautiful big hardcover reference book on children's literature. In excellent condition. Everything you need to know about books for children. Published by Oxford, 1984.  588 pages. 

Oxford University Press - 1984. - 586 pages - illustrated >>> Covers all aspects of children's literature. "More than 900 biographical entries deal with authors, illustrators, printers, publishers, educationists: among these, major figures are given extensive and penetrating consideration. Other entries cover traditional narrative materials; characters from books, cartoons, comic strips, radio, and television; genres such as school stories, science fiction, dime novels; printing and reproduction processes; and many aspects of children's play and learning. The plots of major works of fiction are summarized, with accounts of their publishing history and evaluations of their standing with today's readers. The historical span stretches from the early romances and legends enjoyed by children (though not composed for them) to the major publishing industry that children's books represent today. Equal attention is given to works from Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and to those of non-English-language origin that have been assimilated into our children's reading; there are also brief surveys of the development and current state of children's literature in all countries for which reliable information is available. Apart from being a sine qua non for parents, teachers, and librarians, The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature contains useful reference material for collectors of early printed works and students of folk literature; it is besides an entertaining and enlightening book for anyone concerned with children's educational and imaginative development." - (from the blurb).  *N.B.*   If you buy more than one book from me you only pay R 6 postage each on each additional - See what else I have to offer, it might be worth your while.

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The greatest guide to English literature ever compiled and regularly updated. d/w very good Edition: 4th, UK edition reprints and additions Publisher: Clarendon Press Binding: Hardcover ISBN: 0 19 866106 1

Publisher: Oxford PressPublication date:1996Pages: 569Weight: 405g

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Now in its ninth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine continues to be the definitive pocket-friendly guide to medicine. The culmination over 25 years of experience at the bedside and in the community, this handbook is packed with practical advice, wit, and wisdom. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine presents clinical information in a clear way that makes it easy to revise, remember, and implement on the ward. It gives reliable advice on what to do, when to do it, and how to do it, with clinical photographs and diagrams that bring theory to life. Uniquely for a medical text, this book weaves history, literature, art, and philosophy into its survey of medicine, casting new light on the specialties and encouraging the reader to see beyond the practical aspects of medicine and adopt a patient-centred approach to care. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine looks better than ever, with a more modern design and over 600 colour images and illustrations. The History and Examination chapter has been completely revamped with systematic flowcharts and new illustrations so that it better reflects real bedside practice. The index, cross-references, and references have been overhauled to make them even easier to use. Every chapter has been written with supervision from experts in each field to ensure accuracy, and updated to reflect relevant guidelines from the NHS, NICE, the Resuscitation Council and other key proffesional bodies. Loved and trusted by generations of doctors, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine continues to be an indispensable companion for the practice of modern medicine. Features Summary The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, a peerless classic in the field, returns for a ninth edition. Thoroughly updated in line with current guidelines... Author Murray Longmore (Author), Ian Wilkinson (Author), Andrew Baldwin (Author), Elizabeth Wallin (Author) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20140109 Pages 902 ISBN 0-19-960962-4 ISBN 13 978-0-19-960962-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus features thousands of synonyms with new illustrations and photographs in a contemporary and easy-to-use design. Entries are simple and clear, and include example sentences to show the words in context. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Writing tips on choosing the right word, character and setting vocabulary, and alternatives to words like 'nice' and 'good', are given to support young writers. Getting around the thesaurus is easy with the alphabet on every page, and coloured tabs highlighting the letter of the page. The Top 10 Tips for Writing Stories at the back are excellent. It is the ideal companion to the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary. What's more, you can go online for fun word activities for school and home on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website. Features Summary This major new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus has new contemporary 3D artwork, and a modern, accessible look and feel. Specially written by children's word experts... Author Oxford Dictionaries Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20120405 Pages 240 ISBN 0-19-275686-9 ISBN 13 978-0-19-275686-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days A major new edition of the trusted, bestselling, comprehensive Oxford School Dictionary with new curriculum support. This fantastic new edition will boost your children's vocabulary with new words and meanings from across the curriculum. A helpful new spelling, grammar and punctuation section is included to enhance language skills and bring the dictionary right up to date. What makes it the best? It is uniquely powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, the largest bank of children's language in English, so you can be confident that all entries are clearly written in child-friendly language that children actually understand. Each example is perfectly age-appropriate, making it easy and enjoyable for every child to use. New for this edition is a robust supplement on spelling, grammar and punctuation, giving targeted help with the tricky bits, making this dictionary the perfect tool to support children in their journey to become good readers and writers. As usual, it has been extensively trialled with schools, so you can be sure it is still the best dictionary for your children, in a portable mini format. Further help with writing skills is available in the updated new edition of the companion Oxford School Thesaurus. Looking for great word activities to match this dictionary? Find fun downloadable activities, puzzles, and word games at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools Features Summary This new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary (Mini) has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins... Author Oxford Dictionaries Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20160505 Pages 736 ISBN 0-19-274708-8 ISBN 13 978-0-19-274708-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This new edition of the Oxford Primary Dictionary supports the curriculum's higher vocabulary expectations by including more varied vocabulary; words such as chortle, cacophony, amulet and vlog are new, along with others from a wide range of areas such as animals (e.g. narwhal, sabre-toothed), history (e.g.longship, palaeontoglist), mythology (e.g. cyclops, selkie) and space and science fiction (e.g. spacewalk, teleport). It also now features a unique selection of fictional words for creatures or places from children's reading and writing, for example hobbit, Muggle and bandersnatch. All the entries have clear and simple definitions with word classes and inflections given in full. Children will discover example sentences from the authors they love to read, such as Cressida Cowell, Roald Dahl and J. K. Rowling. 'Try also' guides at the top of pages help to locate tricky-to-find words in the alphabet such as from 'f' to 'ph', word origins are given in 'Did you know?' panels, and Spelling Alerts flag up tricky spellings. The updated supplement provides grammar and punctuation information to help children with their reading and writing. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power. Companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford Primary Thesaurus for all young writers. www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for free downloadable activities. Features Summary New edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary with more words added, more spelling support, and enhanced supplements for grammar and language help... Author Susan Rennie Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20180819 Pages 608 ISBN 0-19-276716-X ISBN 13 978-0-19-276716-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The UK's bestselling GCSE Science series has now been updated and specifically tailored for the new AQA GCSE Sciences (9-1) specifications. These brand new Workbooks are the perfect companion for the series and support your students on their journey from KS3 to success in the new AQA GCSE. This series help students and teachers monitor progress, while supporting the increased demand, mathematical content, and new practical requirements. Key features: - Stretch and challenge for students sitting higher tier in the new AQA Biology GCSE - Topics follow the order of the Student Book, with carefully designed questions to help capture important notes as students work through the course - Plenty of engaging activities to help develop higher-order skills and deepen understanding of key concepts - Questions and activities specifically focussed on the maths and practical skills required for the exam - 'I can' checklists to help students monitor their own progress - Hints to help students answer difficult questions Features Summary The UK's bestselling GCSE Science series has now been updated and specifically tailored for the new AQA GCSE Sciences (91) specifications. These brand new workbooks are the perfect companion for the series and support your Higher students on their journey from KS3 to success in the new AQA GCSE. Author Lawrie Ryan (Series editor), Gemma Young (Author) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20170901 Pages 192 ISBN 0-19-842167-2 ISBN 13 978-0-19-842167-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The UK's bestselling GCSE Science series has now been updated and specifically tailored for the new AQA GCSE Science (91) specifications. These brand new Workbooks are the perfect companion for the series and support your students on their journey from KS3 to success in the new AQA GCSE. This series help students and teachers monitor progress, while supporting the increased demand, mathematical content, and new practical requirements. Key features: - Stretch and challenge for students sitting higher tier in the new AQA Physics GCSE - Topics follow the order of the Student Book, with carefully designed questions to help capture important notes as students work through the course - Plenty of engaging activities to help develop higher-order skills and deepen understanding of key concepts - Questions and activities specifically focussed on the maths and practical skills required for the exam - Hints to help students answer difficult questions Features Summary The UK's bestselling GCSE Science series has now been updated and specifically tailored for the new AQA GCSE Sciences (91) specifications. These brand new Workbooks are the perfect companion for the series and support your Higher students on their journey from KS3 to success in the new AQA GCSE. Author Lawrie Ryan (Series editor), Helen Reynolds (Author), Darren Forbes (Author) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20170901 Pages 160 ISBN 0-19-842169-9 ISBN 13 978-0-19-842169-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Brief yet thorough and affordably priced, The Ethical Life: Fundamental Readings in Ethics and Moral Problems, Third Edition, is ideal for courses in introductory ethics and contemporary moral problems. Featuring forty readings divided into four parts--The Good Life, Normative Ethics, Metaethics, and Moral Problems--it introduces students to ethical theory and a wide range of moral issues. The essays include selections from such historically influential philosophers as Aristotle, Hume, Kant, and Mill alongside work by contemporary philosophers like Philippa Foot, Robert Nozick, Peter Singer, and Judith Jarvis Thomson. Detailed reading introductions provide helpful contextual information. The text is supplemented by an online Instructor's Manual and Computerized Test Bank and a Companion Website with student self-quizzes and additional resources. Designed as a companion reader to Russ Shafer-Landau's textbook, The Fundamentals of Ethics, Third Edition, this volume is also comprehensive enough to be used on its own. Features Summary This four-part collection of original writings in moral philosophy covers issues in The Good Life, Normative Ethics: Theories of Right Conduct, Metaethicss: The Status of Morality... Author Russ Shafer-Landau Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20140630 Pages 512 ISBN 0-19-999727-6 ISBN 13 978-0-19-999727-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Features Summary MyMaths for Key Stage 3 3 is the brand new course that works with MyMaths to deliver the new curriculum. This Companion is for teachers of lower ability students starting KS3... Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 19000101 Pages 128 ISBN 0-19-830462-5 ISBN 13 978-0-19-830462-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Pianoworks Collection 1 is packed with attractive repertoire for any beginner pianist. It includes favourite melodies from the Classical and Romantic repertoire, with themes from Handel's Water Music, Schubert's 'Trout' Quintet, and the waltz from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty; timeless popular songs, such as Aura Lee-a ballad written during the American Civil War and popularized by Elvis Presley in the film Love me Tender; show tunes such as 'The Policeman's Song' from The Pirates of Penzance; some contemporary classical repertoire; and new compositions. All pieces are carefully selected and edited by Janet and Alan Bullard, and short notes are provided for each giving technical tips, musical background, and ideas for interpretation. This is the perfect companion volume to Pianoworks Book 1. Features Summary Includes material to help the student develop and practice the skills taught in "Fast Forward Tutor Book 1". Author Alan Bullard (Composer), Janet Bullard (Composer) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20070614 Pages 32 ISBN 0-19-335583-3 ISBN 13 978-0-19-335583-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days These four splendid anthems were composed for the coronation of George II in October 1727 and have since retained a position at the heart of the English choral tradition. The popular anthem Zadok the priest has been performed at all subsequent coronations, and Handel's other contributions to the royal occasion - Let thy hand be strengthened, The King shall rejoice, and My heart is inditing - have the same majestic grandeur, with affecting contrasts between different sections of the sacred texts. The editor, Clifford Bartlett, has corrected various inconsistencies in Handel's score, and complete details of sources and editorial method, additional performance notes, and a critical commentary can be viewed in the companion full score available on hire. Features Summary for SATB chorus and orchestra These four anthems have long had a special place at the heart of the English choral tradition. They were composed for the coronation of George II in 1727... Author George Frideric Handel (Composer), Clifford Bartlett (Editor) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 19880901 Pages 80 ISBN 0-19-335258-3 ISBN 13 978-0-19-335258-2