Description: The Penguin Dictionary of First Names by David Pickering Names have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. With 150 plus entries, this book takes a look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from different parts of the English-speaking world. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Reference Relaunch is a major event in reference publishing - Penguin Dictionaries are getting a brand new lookWhats in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. Now fully updated for its second edition, with 150 new entries, The Penguin Dictionary of First Names takes a close look at over 5,000 examples, ranging from the familiar to the comparatively obscure, drawn from all parts of the English-speaking world. Detailed and informative, it is essential reading for expectant parents and for anyone who is intrigued by the story attached to each name. Notes Absorbing and engaging guide discussing over 5,000 names with cultural, religious and artistic history. Author Biography David Pickering is a freelance writer and editor. He is the author of a number of reference works including the Cassell Dictionary of Abbreviations and the Cassell Dictionary of Proverbs. He lives in Buckingham. Promotional "Headline" The Reference Relaunch is a major event in reference publishing - Penguin Dictionaries are getting a brand new look Details ISBN0141013982 Author David Pickering Pages 400 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2004 ISBN-10 0141013982 ISBN-13 9780141013985 Format Paperback Publication Date 2004-08-05 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1958 Edition 2nd Media Book Short Title PNGN DICT OF 1ST NAMES DEWEY 929.403 Series Penguin Reference UK Release Date 2004-08-05 Audience General NZ Release Date 2004-11-15 AU Release Date 2004-11-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145051692;
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ISBN-13: 9780141013985
Book Title: The Penguin Dictionary of First Names
Number of Pages: 400 Pages
Publication Name: The Penguin Dictionary of First Names
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Item Height: 198 mm
Subject: Writing & Reading, History
Publication Year: 2004
Type: Référence
Item Weight: 292 g
Author: David Pickering
Item Width: 129 mm
Format: Paperback
