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Shakespeare everyone can understand—now in new DELUXE editions!   Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, these popular guides make Shakespeare accessible to everyone. They introduce Shakespeare’s world, significant plot points, and the key players. And now they feature expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter, along with links to bonus content on the Sparknotes.com website. A Q&A, guided analysis of significant literary devices, and review of the play give students all the tools necessary for understanding, discussing, and writing about Merchant of Venice .   The expanded content includes :   Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play.   What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent?   Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do?   Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper.   Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare’s main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate.   Quotes by Character: Quotes organized by the play’s main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning. |
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Following on the phenomenal success of Remembering the Kanji, the author has prepared a companion volume for learning the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries of modern Japanese. In six short lessons of about twenty minutes, each of the two systems of "kana" writing are introduced in such a way that the absolute beginner can acquire fluency in writing in a fraction of the time normally devoted to the task. Using the same basic self-taught method devised for learning the kanji, and in collaboration with Helmut Morsbach and Kazue Kurebayashi, the author breaks the shapes of the two syllabaries into their component parts and draws on what he calls "imaginative memory" to aid the student in reassembling them into images that fix the sound of each particular kana to its writing. Now in its third edition, Remembering the Kana has helped tens of thousands of students of Japanese master the Hiragana and Katakana in a short amount of time . . . and have fun in the process. |
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Nous souhaitons tous changer quelque chose dans les grands domaines de vie (carrière, couple, famille, vie sociale, sport, santé, spiritualité, argent…). Lorsque nous nous retournons sur notre passé, nous pouvons constater tous les progrès accomplis et nous en féliciter. Mais il y a également des choses que nous n’avons pas réussi à changer. Qu’est-ce qui fait la différence entre le changement qui réussit et le changement qui rate ? Vous trouverez dans cet ouvrage, véritable manuel, un recensement de toutes les techniques validées pour réussir le changement, ainsi qu’un modèle de changement en 3 étapes, pour optimiser ses chances de réussite. Étape 1 : Se préparer physiquement : alimentation, sommeil et activité physiqueÉtape 2 : Se préparer mentalementÉtape 3 : Influencer son environnement Dr Guillaume Fond est psychiatre et médecin de santé publique à l’hôpital La Conception à Marseille ainsi qu’enseignant-chercheur à l’Université d’Aix-Marseille. |
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Immerse yourself in the French language and culture Read & Think French is your ticket to building key French language skills. This book features 100-plus engaging, easy-to-read articles written by native French-speakers. Each article features a bilingual glossary on the same page that allows you to learn without stopping to look up new or unfamiliar words in a dictionary. As the you move through the book, you will gain confidence with the French language and build a vocabulary of key French words and phrases. Each chapter features several written exercises that reinforce new vocabulary and comprehension. The 70-minute companion audio download features several of the articles read aloud by native-French speakers from various backgrounds giving you valuable practice in French listening skills. Read & Think French brings the culture of French-speaking countries to life! You will enjoy a travel narrative from Provence and a documentary on West Indies folk music as well as explore the geography of the French Alps and the streets of Montreal. Filled with engaging features such as a recipe for beigne de nos grand-mères canadiennes (traditional Canadian doughnuts), a primer on French business etiquette, a biography of French actor Mathieu Amalric, and a look at the tradition of lavender oil, perfumes, and soaps, this book gives you an insider look at French life and culture--while introducing you to 100s of new French words and phrases. Topics include: Culture; Voyages; Tradition; Célébration; Biographies; Musique et Art; Histoire; Géographie; Gastronomie; Coutumes |
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Organized by subject and with an accompanying audio app, this is the essential reference for all French language learners. Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, French/English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of French vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning French vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary. |
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Especially designed for the beginning student, this handy volume helps students learn Spanish by presenting simple, easy-to-read adaptations of classic Spanish stories and other material — with complete faithful English translations on the facing pages. The selections, by significant writers of the past and present (Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Juan José Milla, Eufronio Viscarra, Ricardo Palma, Lope de Rueda, Enrique Amorim, Juan José Arreola,  and other noted writers), derive from the best and most genuine Hispanic tradition, and are revealing of the life and psychology of the Spanish-speaking peoples. The dual-language book will enable those readers with the most limited knowledge of the language to enjoy reading in the original Spanish from the very first day of instruction. Vocabularies and exercises are included as special aids for the student. |
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Packed with facts and illustrations, this landmark book offers a reliable, visually stunning, and family-friendly alternative to online information sources. This fully illustrated encyclopedia is the antidote to the internet. It's an expertly written and beautifully presented reference for a world overloaded with unreliable information. From quantum physics to the square of the hypotenuse, Ancient Rome to the depths of the oceans, this is your one-stop knowledge shop for the digital age-clear, simple, accurate, and unbiased. This book is a comprehensive guide to a huge range of human knowledge and includes over 4,000 images to bring information vividly to life. Its format is accessible to a wide range of readers, so it's ideal for a variety of ages, for home study-or simply for browsing for fun. Parents and teachers can be confident that children won't see any unwanted content. Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate easy-to-read family guide to science, nature, space, history, art, technology, leisure, culture, and more. The information is organized thematically for simple navigation, and clear signposting makes it easy to follow connections between subjects. For family, for study, for the simple pleasure of discovery, here is a trustworthy source of knowledge and enjoyment. |
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Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in English with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for English-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone program and DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, English for Everyone: Illustrated English Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of English vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning English vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary. |
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Easily Learn Conversational Spanish in Just a Few Weeks with the Help of Everyday Spanish Dialogues for Beginners Like You! Have you ever been in a situation where you try to talk to your Spanish friends in their native tongue, and end up being laughed at for butchering their language? We feel you! We know how embarrassing (and hilarious) this can be. Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages today , and opens up the door to a plethora of new opportunities to view and experience the world. Not only will learning Spanish increase your ability to converse with different people across the globe, but it also gives you a winning edge over others in your career or business. When you put in the work to learn Spanish, you are broadening your horizons and giving yourself a better chance to succeed in both life and work. So, how do you get started? EASY — just add "Spanish Dialogues for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native in your toolkit! This book is crafted with beginners like you in mind. Here is where you will find simple yet stimulating Spanish language usage that is mostly in the present tense, so you will be able to effectively focus on dialogues and root verbs, as well as effortlessly understand and find patterns in subject-verb agreement. In the simple, easy-to-digest dialogues within, you will read about people going through daily life situations speaking to each other, and using the most common, helpful words and phrases in Spanish. With the help of this fun & game-changing Spanish Dialogues guide, you will: •Effectively learn Spanish transition words the easiest and fastest way possible •Use the right Spanish prepositions anytime, anywhere without skipping a beat •Expertly ask all your burning questions using situation-appropriate Spanish terms •Boost your knowledge in common Spanish present tense verbs like a native •And so much more! "Spanish Dialogues for Beginners" stands out from all the other Spanish Language Guides out there because it harnesses the power of everyday Spanish dialogues. You won't find any boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists in this guide — that is a promise! This guide utilizes crazy effective Spanish immersion tools that make learning Spanish fun and easy, even without having to leave the country! Scroll up, add this Audiobook to your library, and Kick Start Your Spanish Learning Journey Today! |
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In this full-color, illustrated guide, the wildly popular lifestyle brand Brother offers the definitive handbook to navigating life and becoming a somewhat respectable human being Life can be complicated. From the classroom to the bedroom, the office to the DM, we could all use a little guidance—young guys especially. No one actually wants to be dick, but from time to time, everyone is. How do we know? Because we at Brother have spent years studying dickishness in all its forms, and we’re finally ready to present our findings, including: -The terrible people you should avoid at all costs -How to make more money (without working all that hard) -The dos and don'ts of sex -How to not be a dick at the gym -Acceptable coping mechanisms for adults -How to get your sh*t together in 10 steps And so much more. Don’t worry, there are plenty of illustrations, too. |
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The BBB-4 Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair by Calvin Jones is packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures, color photos and repair tips for keeping almost any road or off-road bike running smoothly and trouble-free. Whether it's repairing a flat tire, adjusting brakes and shifting systems, truing wheels, or maintaining hub, headset and bottom bracket bearing systems, the BBB-4 has you covered. Thoroughly researched and revised, the 4th edition of the Big Blue Book contains updated photos, torque specifications and troubleshooting tables, along with new content on wheel building, electronic shifting, 12-speed and 1X drivetrains, tubeless tires, disc brakes, headset and bottom bracket standards, and more. Truly an indispensable tool and reference source for both the novice and advanced bicycle mechanic. |
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The Obesity Code: | A Comprehensive Summary to the book of Jason Fung In the book The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss , Jason Fung chronicles the ballooning of the obesity epidemic from the 1970s to date and proposes a hormonal theory of obesity that sheds light on obesity as a hormonal imbalance disorder rather than a caloric imbalance disorder. He argues that conventional advice to eat less and move more fails because it ignores the multifactorial nature of obesity, and because the body has an efficient homeostatic mechanism that moderates changes in caloric intake and expenditure to maintain a set weight. In his view, obesity is a multifactorial disease with carbohydrates, calories, sugar, and insulin resistance converging to create the hormonal imbalances that lead to weight gain. He identifies excessive insulin, which is stimulated by persistently high levels of glucose, as the ultimate cause of obesity. Fung contends that dieters fail because they regard meal portions and exercise routines with hawk-eyed scrutiny while the real culprits of obesity—meal content and timing—go unaddressed. He proposes a combination of a diet low in sugar and processed foods and intermittent fasting to limit insulin spikes, reduce insulin levels and, consequently, lower weight. Here is a Preview of What You Will Get: A Full Book Summary An Analysis Fun quizzes Quiz Answers Etc Get a copy of this summary and learn about the ebook.  |
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Learn hundreds of English phrasal verbs to help you get a band 7/8+ on the IELTS speaking exam. Sound like a native speaker with these common phrasal verbs that are used in the USA and around the world. Most importantly, improve your IELTS score by mastering new vocabulary words. That's where Phrasal Verbs for the IELTS Speaking Test, Band 7-8+ comes in. It's everything you need to improve your English vocabulary and score higher on the IELTS exam. Jackie Bolen has fifteen years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary skills in no time at all! She's helped thousands of students improve their scores on English proficiency exams. Pick up a copy of the book today if you want to... Have hundreds of phrasal verbs in American English at your fingertips.See how they are used in real life.Improve your American English.Speak English fluently and confidently.Have some fun while learning English vocabulary.Improve your IELTS score to a band 7 or 8 (or even higher!). These are the vocabulary words that you'll hear over and over again in real life. Spend time mastering them and you'll be speaking, reading, writing and listening in English like a pro. Speak more fluently, gain some confidence, and improve your English exam scores. Yes, it really is that easy. Phrasal Verbs for the IELTS Speaking Test, Band 7-8+ by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated while consistently improving your English skills. Get your copy today. |
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À la découverte du Canada will help you learn French by reading great stories that take place in Canada. Follow Paco, a young Mexican student, as he travels across the country. His new experiences will transform him from a shy student into a confident young adult. This book will not only help you learn French but also learn about Canadian culture and way of life. Since the stories take place in Canada, you will also get to know some French-Canadian words and expressions.  Each story starts with a cute drawing, is written in plain language and ends with a useful French-English dictionary. Learn French fast. Learn French easily. Easy French books. How to read stories to learn French. Aprender Frances. Book Summary Le tour du Québec Paco has been living in Montreal for a few months. Now he’s ready to leave the city and visit other parts of “La belle province” of Québec. He gets to jump from a plane with a parachute, finds love, tries his hand at canoe camping, and much more.  |
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Newly revised and updated, the definitive guide to planning a Jewish wedding, written by bestselling novelist Anita Diamant—author of The Red Tent and The Boston Girl —and one of the most respected writers of guides to contemporary Jewish life. This complete, easy-to-use guide explains everything you need to know to plan your own Jewish wedding in today’s ever-changing world where the very definition of what constitutes a Jewish wedding is up for discussion. With enthusiasm and flair, Anita Diamant provides choices for every stage of a wedding—including celebrations before and after the ceremony itself—providing both traditional and contemporary options. She explains the Jewish tradition of love and marriage with references drawn from Biblical, Talmudic, and mystical texts and stories. She guides you step by step through planning the ceremony and the party that follows—from finding a rabbi and wording the invitation to organizing a processional and hiring a caterer. Samples of wedding invitations and ketubot (marriage contracts) are provided for inspiration and guidance, as well as poems that can be incorporated into the wedding ceremony or party and a variety of translations of traditional texts. “There is no such thing as a generic Jewish wedding,” writes Anita Diamant, “no matter what the rabbi tells you, no matter what the caterer tells you, no matter what your mother tells you.” Complete, authoritative, and indispensable, The Jewish Wedding Now provides personalized options—some new, some old—to create a wedding that combines spiritual meaning and joyous celebration and reflects your individual values and beliefs. |
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Sound and speak like a native. Collins Gem Italian Phrasebook & Dictionary is ideal for practising pronunciation, listening comprehension and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. The Italian Gem will give you the right word at the right time – every time. In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Italian Phrasebook and Dictionary, the right word will always be at your fingertips. This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up every day on holiday, from finding a hotel and setting up your wifi, to going shopping. Includes: o Travel information and tips o 3000 word dictionary o Comprehensive menu decoder o Grammar section With the help of Gem Italian you will never be lost for words in Italy again. Reviews Amazon customer reviews of Collins Gem Phrasebooks: “They are easily navigable with colour coding for different sections. My favourite bit, though – which I couldn't do without – is the awesome menu reader! They're really discreet for bringing out at the dinner table, pretty much fitting in your hand, and avoiding the truly obvious tourist look!” “Ideal as a quick reference guide split in to logical topics. The pronunciation support really helps too. I have managed to string a few words together already and have been understood.” “Much smaller than the usual Berlitz guides but equally useful.” |
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PLEASE NOTE: This is an unofficial  summary and analysis  of the book and NOT the original book.  Summary of The 20/20 Diet by Dr. Phil McGraw | Includes Analysis     Inside this Instaread: • Summary of entire book • Introduction to the Important People in the book • Key Takeaways and Analysis of Key Takeaways     Preview of this Instaread:   Dr. Phil McGraw is a former psychologist, perhaps best known for his popular afternoon talk show. He has written several books geared toward self-improvement, including The Ultimate Weight Loss Solution. Since the publication of that book ten years ago, dietary research and his own insights into the nature of weight loss have inspired him to write The 20/20 Diet Book. This book offers an approach to weight loss based on eating the right foods, performing the right exercises, and using techniques from psychology to harness control over food cravings. The 20/20 Diet Book is for people who are ready to be honest about their problems with weight and are ready to take action. Many people have experienced problems controlling their weight and have, at times, been in denial about the extent of their issues. Others may complain intermittently, but not make any moves to improve their situation. They are not honest…   About the Author With Instaread, you can get the summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, summarize and analyze it for your convenience.   |
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The iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro introduced many new features, which redefined the iPad. This guide will introduce you to these new features, and show you how to use them. These features include:  - Interactive notifications - Predictive typing - Enhanced Siri functionality - Time-Lapse Videos - Improved email application - FaceTime Call Waiting - Apple Pencil - Side-by-Side Multitasking - Watching a Video While Using Another Application  - Enhanced Siri functionality  - Low Power Mode to Improve Battery Life  - Improved photo management  - Search Upgrades  - Move to iOS Application for Android Users who Want to Switch  And many more...  The iPad Survival Guide for iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro gives task-based instructions without using any technical jargon. This book is very helpful for those who have difficulty using electronics, such as phones, personal computers, and tablet computers. Learning which buttons on your iPad perform which functions is useless unless you know how it will help you in your everyday use of the iPad. Therefore, this guide will teach you how to perform the most common tasks. Instead of presenting arbitrary instructions in lengthy paragraphs, this book gives unambiguous, simple step-by-step procedures.  Additionally, detailed screenshots help you to confirm that you are on the right track. This guide also explains Secret Tips and Tricks to help you accomplish your day-to-day tasks much faster. If you get stuck, refer to the Troubleshooting section to isolate and solve the problem. |
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A step 2 Reading and Training graded reader, retold by Eleanor Donaldson. In 1872, a rich English gentleman, Phileas Fogg, makes a bet that he can go around the world in eighty days. Accompanied by his French manservant, he sets off on an incredible race against the clock. This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains: • A wide range of interactive activities practising the four skills • Dossiers: Great journeys around the world and Passenger ships and Transatlantic travel • PET-style activities and Trinity-style activities (Grades 4/5) • A full recording of the text |
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The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman How do you communicate your love to your wife or husband?  It’s a simple concept, but one many people struggle with, not because they don’t love, but because you may not be communicating your love in a language they understand.  In this summary of The Five Love Languages, you will learn how to identify, understand and speak your spouses primary love language. Most people tend to show others love using their own love language instead of the love language of their spouse. If couples are willing to identify the love language that speaks to their spouse, they can then work to express their love and commitment in a way that their spouse will understand. This summary of The Five Love Languages will help you strengthen your relationship with your spouse while guiding or putting your marriage on the right path. What you will learn in this Summary of The Five Love Languages In this summary, you will learn: — How to keep your spouse’s “love tank” full. — What are the five love languages — How to identify the primary love language you and your spouse communicate in — How you can take an online survey to discover your primary love languages — What to do when your feelings of affection fade — Why you have to be aware of how primary love language and how that will help you better communicate to your spouse — How to Love the Unlovely — How application of the five love languages can help you to restore your marriage or relationship — How you can adapt your new understanding of the five love languages to your relationship with your children Have the Marriage you Want In The Five Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman, who is Senior Associate Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, shares his years of research and experience of helping couples to strengthen and rebuild their marriages by learning how to communicate in their spouses style.  The Five Love Languages book has sold over 5 million copies and has been translated into over 36 languages. Who is the Summary For ? We have written this book with you in mind. Like you, we are busy professionals who believe in lifelong, continuous learning. If you have been trying to find the time to read The Five Love Languages or in you are looking for a refresher, this is the book you need to pick up. In writing this summary for Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages, we read and worked through the book in a way that is very similar to the way you would study a textbook, we took detailed notes, made key annotations throughout the book and in this executive summary we bring the important details to the table so you have the information you need in order to put your new found knowledge to work. Take Action Now – Scroll up & click the buy button today. |
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A level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Written for Learners of English by Tim Vicary. He is not beautiful. His mother does not want him, children run away from him. People laugh at him, and call him 'The Elephant Man'. Then someone speaks to him - and listens to him! At the age of 27, Joseph Merrick finds a friend for the first time in his life. This is a true and tragic story. It is also a famous film. |
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Short and straight to the point: From the author of the best-selling book “Free Kindle Books and How to Find Them” comes this guide to millions of free books online! Rather than limit yourself to the offerings at Apple, This guide shows you where you can receive several hundred thousand (actually over a million) free books, blogs, short stories, and other content. |
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A level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Diane Mowat. In the mountains of Transylvania there stands a castle. It is the home of Count Dracula - a dark, lonely place, and at night the wolves howl around the walls. In the year 1875 Jonathan Harker comes from England to do business with the Count. But Jonathan does not feel comfortable at Castle Dracula. Strange things happen at night, and very soon, he begins to feel afraid. And he is right to be afraid, because Count Dracula is one of the U-Dead - a vampire that drinks the blood of living people . . . |
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A Step 2 Green Apple  graded reader, retold by Gina D.B. Clemen. Set in the dark streets of 19th-century London, this unforgettable classic tells the adventures of Oliver Twist, a penniless orphan who goes through all kinds of hardships for many years. Find out how, in spite of adverse circumstances, he finds happiness in the end. This reader uses the "Expansive Reading"approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains: • A biography of Charles Dickens • A wide range of interactive activities practising the four skills • Dossiers: Crime in Victorian London, Child Labour • PET-style interactive activities and Trinity-style interactive activities (Grade 4)                                                                                                 • A full recording of the text |
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The classic reference work, in an edition first published before 1923. |
