В словаре рассматривается около 9 тыс. омонимических рядов современного английского языка» содержащих свыше 20 тыс. омонимов и омоформ, — как графических, так и фонетических.
The Wonder of Whiffling and other extraordinary words in the English language
Added by: Anonymous | Karma: | E-Books, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias | 8 January 2014
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The Wonder of Whiffling and other extraordinary words in the English language
The Wonder of Whiffling is a hugely enjoyable, surprising and rewarding tour of English around the globe (with fine coinages from our English-speaking cousins across the pond, Down Under and elsewhere).Discover all sorts of words you've always wished existed but never knew, such as fornale, to spend one's money before it has been earned; cagg, a solemn vow or resolution not to get drunk for a certain time; and petrichor, the pleasant smell that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell.
The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings 2nd Ed
Added by: borisvm | Karma: 492.67 | Non-Fiction, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias | 4 January 2014
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The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings 2nd Ed
Taking a serious look at all things werewolf, from the Middle Ages to the Internet, Steiger's book "leads the pack" on the phenomenon with 250 essays containing current and comprehensive information. 150 photos and 250 entries, this updated filmography and resource is the encyclopedic guide to all things lycanthropic and a fascinating compendium of comparative mythology and folklore.
