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Julia Cresswell
An indispensable guide to 10,000 first names
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Explores cliches and contains famous (and infamous) quotations and memorable information.
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Outlines and investigates the legendary beasts of Britain, including famous examples such as St George’s dragon alongside more local traditions such as the Laidly Worm, a princess turned by an…
Babies’ Names is a best-selling guide to over 1,500 first names. The book gives the origins of each name, and also lists the most popular girls’ and boys’ names in…
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An absorbing A-Z which explores the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford’s unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring it brings to…
Explores the myths and legends of the great king Charlemagne, from the stories about his mother, Bertha Bigfoot, and his youthful adventures with the thief, Basin, to his fantastical journeys…
