Penguin 2008 Book Catalog Reference

Reference Reference Common Errors and Problems in English Robert Allen Penguin Writers' Guides are invaluable tools for anyone who works with words Common Errors and Problems in English is a thorough A­Z checklist of the mistakes that often crop up in all aspects of written English. It gives ready and authoritative guidance on today's usage difficulties, being up­to­date with all the latest controversies, pitfalls and oddities of our language. Written in a lively style, with plenty of interest and humour, Common Errors shouldn't be far from the fingertips of anyone who does any kind of writing. Pub Date July 2008 ISBN 9780141028217 Price £7.99 Format A format pb Extent 336pp Illustrations No Territory 1W US Rights Penguin UK Translation Rights Penguin UK Film Rights Penguin UK Serial Rights Penguin UK The Penguin Careers Guide Fourteenth Edition Philip Gray An indispensable and practical source for anyone seeking careers information Now fully revised and updated for its fourteenth edition, The Penguin Careers Guide contains in­depth discussions of hundreds of possible careers, with invaluable advice on education, training and employment issues. Whether you're just starting out after college or returning to work, looking for a full or part­time position, wondering how to set up your own business or finance your studies, this is the essential guide to point you in the right direction. Pub Date August 2008 ISBN 9780141037882 Price £14.99 Format B format pb Extent 688pp Territory 1W US Rights Penguin UK Translation Rights Penguin UK Film Rights Penguin UK Serial Rights Penguin UK Reference Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases Robert Allen The most extensive and best-researched book of its kind, compiled by Penguin's leading lexicographer Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases is the most comprehensive survey of this area of the English language ever undertaken. Taking over 6,000 phrases, it explains their meaning, explores their development and gives citations that range from the Venerable Bede to Will Self. Crisply and wittily written, the book is packed with memorable and surprising detail, whether showing that 'flavour of the month' originates in 1940s American ice cream marketing or that we've been 'calling a spade a spade' since the sixteenth century. Pub Date August 2008 ISBN 9780140515114 Price £12.99 Format 234 x 153 mm pb Extent 832pp Territory 1W US Rights Penguin UK Translation Rights Penguin UK Film Rights Robert Allen Serial Rights Penguin UK The Penguin Dictionary of Human Biology Michael Thain Essential reading for students of medicine, nursing, science and pharmacology; new to Penguin Reference Human biology is an essential area of study for medical, nursing and pharmacology students. Texts relating to this vital area have long been overlooked due to the dominance of biology as the 'umbrella' discipline, however, there is now an undeniable need for more specific and focused resources. The Penguin Dictionary of Human Biology brings together decades of knowledge acquired by author Michael Thain. Each entry is carefully researched and articulated and the extensive illustrations and diagrams help to explain even the most complex concepts. Pub Date November 2008 ISBN 9780140514827 Price £14.99 Format B format pb Extent 768pp Illustrations Yes Territory 1W US Rights Penguin UK Translation Rights Penguin UK Film Rights Penguin UK Serial Rights Penguin UK The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics Fourth edition David Nelson Revised and updated edition of this excellent resource The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics is the most authoritative and best­value dictionary of its kind available, containing more than 3,000 cross­referenced entries. Ideal for A­level students and undergraduates, this dictionary covers all branches of pure and applied mathematics from algebra to mechanics. It is also an excellent source of information for economists, engineers, scientists and anyone else who uses mathematics in the course of their work. Pub Date September 2008 ISBN 9780141030234 Price £10.99 Format B format pb Extent 512pp Illustrations line drawings Territory 1W US Rights David Nelson Translation Rights Penguin UK Film Rights Penguin UK Serial Rights Penguin UK Reference Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide 2009 Leonard Maltin The definitive guide to the movies from America's favourite movie expert The definitive New York Times bestselling guide to the movies from America's favourite movie expert, with more than 300 new entries. Walking into a video store or browsing on an internet DVD supplier is a bewildering experience. How do you choose what to watch? Leonard Maltin is here to help, recommending the best movies for a first date, a cozy night in with your spouse, a family fun night, or just a rainy day. Whether it's a Scorsese drama or a Jim Carrey comedy, all your favourite movies are here. Listed alphabetically, each movie entry includes the date of release; running time; director and cast and whether the film is in colour or black and white. Maltin also includes a completely updated index of actors and directors, and his own personal favourite films. Pub Date November 2008 ISBN 9780452289789 Price £9.99 Format 8 x 5.25 mm pb Extent 1600pp Territory 2W