MFA in Creative Writing & Literature: Reference Shelf

Webster's Third International Dictionary comprises the text of Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged, published in 1961, and subsequent updates which take account of current usage.

Over 250,000 definitions and entries. Oxford's American editors drew on its 200-million-word databank of contemporary English, plus the unrivalled citation files of the world-renowned Oxford English Dictionary. The result is an all-new and updated American dictionary, the crowning achievement in the Oxford line of American dictionaries and thesauruses. Produced by Oxford's American Dictionaries Program, and drawing on the expertise of scores of American scholars and advisers.

300,000 alternative and opposite words. This thesaurus covers nearly one-third of a million alternative and opposite words. The most useful alternative word is given first, with words closest in meaning to the entry word given in capitals. Opposites and related terms are clearly marked, and the third edition includes even more real examples of usage to help users identify the right sense. There is clear labelling of informal, dialect, literary, and technical words.

6,000 colour illustrations from 800 subjects across 14 themes. The illustrations and cutaways from this Visual Dictionary provide extraordinary rich treatment of a wide range of topics from astronomy and the human body to the arts and society. All the computer-generated illustrations are produced to the highest quality and detail. The labelling on all diagrams reflects the very latest terms in use, for subjects as diverse as sport, architecture, computing, and weapons.

Over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney ‘abaht’ to the American term ‘zowie’, this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries. Packed with illustrative quotations and providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use. The text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as ‘dork’ and ‘cockamamie’ (North America) and ‘giggle-house’ and ‘Jimmy Woodser’ (Australia).

What is the singular of 'paparazzi'? Is 'graffiti' singular or plural? Should I say 'empathic' or 'empathetic'? What is the correct pronunciation of 'concierge'? In this book of crisp, precise and often witty pronouncements on modern American English, Bryan Garner decisively answers these and hundreds of other questions that bedevil those who care about the language.

The King James or 'Authorised' edition of the Bible (1611) was the standard edition of the Bible for nearly three centuries, drawing heavily on previous editions and providing the principal influence for many subsequent versions. It is arguably the most influential single document for English literary studies in general.

The LION version gives the text (of the 'He' version) in full, including annotation but omitting all introductory matter, annotation, calendars, genealogies and tables.

Nine complete Oxford reference works related to Mythology and Folklore. Search each one individually or all nine together. Titles include: The Oxford Companion to World Mythology; A Dictionary of World Mythology; A Dictionary of Creation Myths; A Dictionary of African Mythology; A Dictionary of Asian Mythology; A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology; A Dictionary of English Folklore; The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable; and A Dictionary of Superstitions.

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* Reference Works [15 volumes]
* Biographies [for 4393 authors]
* Bibliographies [for 1540 authors]
* Penguin Classics Introductions [386 volumes]
* KnowledgeNotesTM Student Guides [230 articles]