Table of Contents

Introduction ; Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion ; Thematic Index

About the Author

Andrew's recent publications include Talking Balls: A Guide to the Language of Sport (2006), the Oxford Primary Dictionary (2007), and From Bonbon to Cha-Cha: Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (2008)

Reviews

This is such a helpful book for writers, allowing them to bring freshness and originality to their work by helping them avoid the same old expressions and cliches. Willow Thomas, The New Writer Magazine Review from previous editions Wonderfully conceived and extraordinarily useful Library Journal ...an attractive addition to a writer's shelf of reference works US Universal Press syndication A brilliantly organized handbook of names, places and phrases ... A highly readable text Choice This is an easy to use book. Sunday Telegraph Informative, useful and highly entertaining. Manchester Evening News