Elizabeth Knowles Livres

Contains over 9,000 quotations from 2,500 persons, alphabetically arranged by author, and includes brief textual citations.

"Containing over 2,000 proverbs, a rich diversity of sayings from many different cultures." - Book jacket.

Major biography of an elder statesman of abstract painting in Britain who worked for many years in the USA.

How and why do we quote? And how do quotations develop and morph over time? Elizabeth Knowles draws on over twenty years' experience editing the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations to illuminate this essential part of the fabric of our language.

An informative and readable guide to about 2,000 high-profile words and phrases which have come to public attention during the 1980s and 1990s

Exploring the critical issue of literacy among boys, this book by Knowles and Smith combines research findings with practical strategies for enhancing literacy in educational settings and at home. It focuses on genres that engage boys, such as horror and adventure, providing annotated articles, discussion questions, and book recommendations tailored to different reading levels. Additionally, it features a chapter on graphic novels and includes appendices with resources on magazines and authors appealing to boys, targeting grades 4-8.

Focusing on diverse topics such as humor, social issues, folklore, and gender bias, this guide provides valuable resources for starting and sustaining a book club. Each chapter offers an overview of different genres, along with discussion questions, bibliographies, and links to further reading. It also emphasizes promoting literacy and engaging parents in the reading process, making it an essential tool for educators and book enthusiasts alike. This resource complements its companion, The Reading Connection, for a comprehensive approach to reading initiatives.

The perfect gift for every occasion, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, and the Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins offer a choice of words and sayings to add colour to any subject or special event.

Stanhope Alexander Forbes has always been known as 'the Father of the Newlyn School'. His presence as its figure-head, guiding hand and representative to the wider world made him famous but this book celebrates his own work - the paintings he made through a long life lived in and around the fishing village of Newlyn. It marks the anniversary of seventy years since his death in 1947 with the largest survey of his paintings ever produced.