In the second part of the twentieth century there began to be a marked increase in the number of reference books available in bookshops. No longer was the reference library of the average fairly educated household restricted to one dictionary, probably dog-eared and several decades old, one out-dated copy of Roget's Thesaurus, either much-thumbed or pristine, according to the needs of the household, and possibly an old copy of Fowler's English Usage. This increased interest in reference publishing started with dictionaries and a great variety of these, in various shapes and sizes, began to be made available to the public. This sparked off an interest in other kinds of reference books. Existing ones began to be regularly updated and a whole deluge of new ones appeared. These included thesauruses, guides to good usage, guides to good grammar, guides to correct spelling, hints on how to improve your writing, books of idioms and so on.
An Outline of American Literature A survey of the English prose, poetry and drama of the United States from Colonial times to the1980s. Discusses the work of major writers in their historical context, with quotations, examples and illustrations. Glossary of literary terms.
Carl C. Gaither, Alma E. Cavazos-Gaither “Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations"
Finding words of wisdom about science is now easy with Gaither's Dictionary of Scientific Quotations. Organized thematically and indexed alphabetically by author, this work makes readily available an unprecedented collection of approximately 21,000 quotations related to a broad range of scientific topics, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics. The thematic organization allows you to effortlessly find a pertinent quotation from a variety of sources and perspectives. The resulting compendium allows a reader to conceptualize and embrace the written images of scientists, laymen, politicians, novelists, playwrights, and poets about humankind's scientific achievements. Quotations are listed with the credited author, title, chapter, page number, birth/death date, and occupation where possible.
In these days of ever-increasing specialization, it is important to gain a broad appreciation of scientific disciplines such as Chemestry. With this in mind, Chemically Speaking: A dictionary
of Quotations contains the words and wisdom of several hundred
scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academics. Some
quotations are illustrated by amusing cartoons. The book is completed
by a bibliography and indexes. The bibliography is useful for readers
who want to search for more details about the quotations listed. The
extensive author and subject indexes provide the perfect tool for
locating quotations for practical use or pleasure. The largest
compilation of published chemistry quotations available, this book is
designed to be entertaining and informative. It presents quotations so
that you can get a feel for the depth and breadth of chemistry, and the
visions and styles of chemists past and present. Chemically Speaking: A
Dictionary of Quotation can be read for entertainment or used as a
handy reference.
On the most important occasions of our lives, we often find ourselves at a loss for words; when we want to console, celebrate, explain, inspire, or thank, we end up repeating such uninspiring, uninformative phrases as "Words cannot express how I feel." To help us find the right words, Catherine Frank has compiled this handy compendium of quotations that capture the mundane and the magnificent, the everyday and extraordinary moments of our lives.
The three sections of the book cover 150 occasions. "Every Year" offers quotations on all the special dates in the calendar from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, including Martin Luther King Day, Valentine's Day, Ramadan, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. "Occasionally" presents quotations on such occasions as giving a speech, having an interview, becoming a parent, getting engaged, welcoming someone, and saying goodbye. "Once in a Lifetime" provides quotations on such momentous events as confirmation, coming out, turning 16, graduation, and retirement.
A sampling:
• Plato, John Donne, and Woody Allen give their words of wisdom on death.
• Betty Ford writes eloquently on recovery.
• Martina Navratilova ruminates on her first sexual encounter... and Holden Caufield on his.
• Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, and Frederick Douglass ponder Independence Day.
• Amy Tan reflects on the meaning of the Chinese New Year.
• Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Susan Sontag offer poignant descriptions of pain and illness.
Whether you are offering consolation or congratulations, condolences or confessions, Quotations for All Occasions has the perfect words for every occasion.
