Product Description: The Little Oxford Gift Box combines the quotable quotes of Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations and the charming proverbs of Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs in a new luxury gift format. This these two endearing little books hold the perfect words to say on any occasion...read more

It is hard to imagine a more convenient reference than The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. Here at your fingertips are over 5,000 of the best things ever said on more than 300 topics. From Actors to Writing by way of America, Children, Cinema, Last Words, Lying, Marriage, Politicians, Sex and Taxes, it only takes a moment to find the perfect witticism, bon mot, or sage adage to suit any occasion. The fourth edition has many new themes, including Parties, Motivation, and Relationships. And it's portable--ideal for students, writers, or busy executives on the go. Full of snappy one-liners and the world's greatest ideas, The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations ranges from the wisdom of the Bible, Shakespeare, and the great philosophers to the more modern meditations of Bona, J. K. Rowling, and George W. Bush. There is Yogi Berra's immortal "The future ain't what it used to be," Robert Louis Stevenson "Wine is bottled poetry," and Lao Tzu's "A good traveller has no fixed plans." From literature to the law, music to the movies, readers will find an abundance of classic quotes and little known gems to enliven their speeches, conversation, reports and correspondence. And to make this volume even easier to use, a full index allows readers to search the text by author as well as theme. Concise, convenient, authoritative, and affordable, The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations allows readers to keep a traveling data base of entertainment and information right in their own pockets. It's as handy as it is indispensable--the perfect reference for home, school, and office.

Product Description: From Thomas Jefferson's memorable "a fire bell in the night," to the Russian proverb "Do not call a wolf to help you against the dogs," and the English saying "Don't sell the skin till you have caught the bear," the delightful Oxford Treasury of Sayings and Quotations offers a superb compendium of sage advice and colorful expressions, perfect to spice up your writing or a wedding toast, or to help while away a quiet afternoon...read more

Based on the highly acclaimed sixth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, this new edition maintains its extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations, and contains completely up-to-date material from today's influential literary and cultural figures. Over 1900 new quotes have been added for this edition, as well as author descriptions, placing the quotes firmly in context. The dictionary has been complied using the unique process of quote identification by the largest ongoing language research program in the world, the Oxford English Corpus. An easy-to-use keyword index traces quotations and their authors, while the appendix material, including Catchphrases, Film Lines, Official Advice, and Political Slogans, offers further topics of interest. Complete with vivid illustrations, the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations is an essential addition to every designer's and artist's studio shelf.

Presents a collection of quotations from famous people about other famous people throughout history.

Offers groups of quotations arranged by subject, covering major themes, contemporary issues, popular culture, and other topics, and attributed to political leaders, religious and philosophical teachers, celebrities, and others.

Gathers more than two thousand quotations about love, arranged by topic from absence, beauty, charm, and dancing to seduction, transience, valentines, and weddings