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Brewer'S Dictionary Of Names

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room, Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham, 1810-1897. Dictionary Of Names

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Reveals the origins of familiar names from personal names to place names, brand names, to astronomical names. It includes a selection of names of animals, mythological and literary characters, spor...

Brewer'S Dictionary Of Names

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room, Ebenezer Cobham Brewer

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Dictionary Of First Names

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room

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Whether you're searching for a baby's name, or interested in learning more about your own, no other book offers as much information. Discover each name's language of origin and meaning. Find out wh...

Cassell Dictionary Of Proper Names

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room

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"Short, easy-to-read, alphabetical entries cite sources and meanings of the proper nouns used to identify places, first and last names, literary characters, music, holidays, modern musical groups,...

Cassell Of First Names Dictionary

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room

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From the traditional to the unusual, this dictionary explains the meaning of over 2000 names, showing where they came from and how their popularity has risen and fallen in time. In addition it prov...

Cassell'S Foreign Words & Phrases

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room

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English Is Packed With Words And Phrases Gleaned From Other Tongues, Both Ancient And Modern. Adopted To Fill Gaps In Homegrown Thought And Expression, They Have Become An Essential Part Of The Lan...

Cassell'S Dictionary Of Foreign Words And Phrases

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room

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Brewer'S Dictionary Of Phrase And Fable Millennium Edition

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room, E.Cobham Brewer

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Previous edition: 1995 Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- From the preface to the 1st edition of 1870 -- Preface to the millennium edition -- Introduction -- Guide to the use of the dictionary -- The d...

Cassell'S Dictionary Of First Names

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room

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What does David actually mean? Which famous people have shared your first name? Why might parents want to call their child Plaxy? From the most popular to the most outlandish, find out about more t...

Cassell'S Dictionary Of Word Histories

By Room-Adrian, Adrian Room, John Dyto

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With over 20,000 words and word elements, ranging from the everyday to the esoteric and from street slang to scientific terminology, this lexicon paints a picture of the diverse and fascinating sou...

How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.