Professor and the Madman CDN edition

Professor and the Madman   CDN edition
Author: Simon Winchester
Publsiher: Harper Perennial
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1999-08-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0060955392

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The Professor and the Madman, masterfully researched and eloquently written, is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary -- and literary history. The compilation of the OED, begun in 1857, was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, discovered that one man, Dr. W.C. Minor, had submitted more than ten thousand. When the committee insisted on honoring him, a shocking truth came to light: Dr. Minor, an American Civil War veteran, was also an inmate at an asylum for the criminally insane. This audio also includes a conversation between Simon Winchester and John Simpson, editor of the Oxford English Dictionary

The Professor and the Madman

The Professor and the Madman
Author: Anonim
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2024
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: OCLC:1035398506

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Professor and the Madman A Tale of Murder Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

Professor and the Madman  A Tale of Murder  Insanity  and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary
Author: Simon Winchester
Publsiher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-07
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 1417692642

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Hailed by the "New York Times" as "a fascinating, spicy, learned tale," this runaway national bestseller takes an extraordinary look into literary genius, madness, and the making of the"Oxford English Dictionary."

Professor and the Madman CDN edition

Professor and the Madman   CDN edition
Author: Simon Winchester
Publsiher: Harper Perennial
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1999-08-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0060955392

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The Professor and the Madman, masterfully researched and eloquently written, is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary -- and literary history. The compilation of the OED, begun in 1857, was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, discovered that one man, Dr. W.C. Minor, had submitted more than ten thousand. When the committee insisted on honoring him, a shocking truth came to light: Dr. Minor, an American Civil War veteran, was also an inmate at an asylum for the criminally insane. This audio also includes a conversation between Simon Winchester and John Simpson, editor of the Oxford English Dictionary

The Writer s Market

The Writer s Market
Author: Anonim
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 1196
Release: 2004
Genre: Authorship
ISBN: UOM:39015057971783

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A guide for the freelance writer, listing pertinent information about publications and editors.

The Publishers Weekly

The Publishers Weekly
Author: Anonim
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 750
Release: 2006
Genre: American literature
ISBN: UCSD:31822030092514

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The Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac 2000

The Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac 2000
Author: R R Bowker Publishing,Bowker
Publsiher: R. R. Bowker
Total Pages: 888
Release: 2000-05
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0835243249

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As an on-the-job answer book ... a statistical information resource ... a planning and research guide ... and a directory and calendar, The Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac 2000 delivers the hard-to-find industry news and information you need all year long. This acclaimed "must have" resource provides: -- Expert reviews of the key trends, events, and developments that will influence your work in 2000 and the years to come -- Plain-English explanations of new legislation and changes in funding programs -- and how it will affect libraries -- Definitive statistics on book prices, numbers of books published, library expenditures, average salaries, and other budget-crunching assistance -- A full calendar of events, key organizations, names and numbers of important individuals (including e-mail addresses and fax numbers), and much more. This fully updated reference tool makes it easy to stay on top of the developments that affect libraries, booksellers, and publishers alike -- and to find fast answers to the countless on-the-job questions you encounter. You'll use it to: -- Keep informed on the latest trends in networking, the Internet, and other advances -- Locate information on industry events and organizations -- Find lists of best books, literary prizes, winners, and bestsellers -- Prepare budgets and justify requests -- Review recent legislation and regulations affecting your industry -- Learn about emerging trends, needs, problems, and opportunities. ... And that's just the beginning. With The Bowker Annual 2000 on hand, you won't spend hours or even days tracking down needed library or book trade data -- because the information you needis right at your fingertips.

The New Yorker

The New Yorker
Author: Harold Wallace Ross,William Shawn,Tina Brown,Katharine Sergeant Angell White,David Remnick,Rea Irvin,Roger Angell
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 982
Release: 2005-05
Genre: American wit and humor, Pictorial
ISBN: NWU:35556035772763

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