Dictionaries & Languages

Explains the origins of words, where they come from, and why we use some of the expressions we do. This book includes sections on Computers, Shakespeare, Political Correctness, Magic and Monsters, and Text Messaging.

From his vast store, here is a bumper collection of Diarmaid O Muirithe's favourite words and phrases and their origins, among them be-the-hokey, barn-brack, break-a-leg, canoodle, hullabaloo, squaw and your goose is cooked.

Buntus Cainte is the most successful course in Irish and is in continual demand.Now for the first time the course books and listening material are available as part of the same package.

Master the rules of Irish grammar and unlock your language learning potential.

A humorous investigation of the Irish language.

Your words have power; learn how to unlock the secrets to changing your language, your thoughts, and your life by clearing your speech of negative keywords and replacing them with high-energy words.

A new edition of the popular Oxford Children's Thesaurus, ideal for homework with updated text and a new Creative Writing supplement.

The Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus is a comprehensive one-stop shop for definitions, curriculum vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as synonyms and writing tips. It is ideal students finishing primary and going on to secondary school. Easy to use and with a sturdy binding, it is the perfect one volume reference tool.