This is a new, updated and revised edition of a reference work that has proved invaluable as a tool for the student of philosophy, as well as a handbook for the general reader.

"...Comprises names of viruses and their higher order taxa as well as terms which are commonly used in the virological literature."--Introd.

Matilda Poliport, recently widowed, has decided to end it all.

The many examples from newspapers and magazines including the New Statesman's 'This English' column provides illustration. This reference book will act as a guide for everyone using written English for pleasure, profit or necessity.

Lists 2,000 entries of world-wide historical terms and phrases from the Roman Empire to the present day.

This is a new, updated and revised edition of a reference work that has proved invaluable as a tool for the student of philosophy, as well as a handbook for the general reader.