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Author | : Bernadette Hince |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2000-11-10 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643102329 |
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The world’s most isolated continent has spawned some of the most unusual words in the English language. In the space of a mere century, a remarkable vocabulary has evolved to deal with the extraordinary environment and living organisms of the Antarctic and subantarctic. Here, for the first time, is a complete guide to the origin and definitions of Antarctic words. Like other historical dictionaries, The Antarctic Dictionary gives the reader quotations for each word. These quotations are the life-blood of the dictionary — more than 15 000 quotations from about 1000 different sources give the reader a unique insight into the way the language of Antarctica has evolved. The reader will find out what it means to be slotted, the shortcomings of homers, the joys of a donga and the hazards of a growler. The Antarctic Dictionary has been meticulously researched, and will appeal to all those who have been to the frozen continent or have ever dreamed of going there. It will also appeal to those fascinated by the development of language. With a forward by Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
Author | : Beau Riffenburgh |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 1274 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0415970245 |
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Author | : B. Stonehouse |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 420 |
Release | : 2002-08-16 |
Genre | : Nature |
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Antarctica is a major geographical region of our world and an important part of the global ecosystem. Including a continent larger than Australia and an ocean broader than the Atlantic, it makes up one-eighth of the World's surface. Knowledge gained by early explorers and more recently by scientists is proving increasingly important in world affairs. No longer remote at the southern end of the Earth, Antarctica and the southern oceans have become centres of general, historic, scientific and political interest. The Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the Southern Oceans contains over 1300 articles, compiled by a team of 26 international researchers, who have worked in the area. Topics covered include: History of discovery and exploration Geology, Glaciology and Climate Structure and ice cover of the Southern Ocean Biology of the ocean and continent Impacts of man, including conservation and political issues Islands of the southern oceans Articles are listed alphabetically and written in non-technical language. Many recommend further reading. Study guides help readers to follow learning paths through the Encyclopedia. This book is an up-to-date and authoritative reference on Antarctica and the southern oceans, essential for public libraries and reference sections of academic institutions, government departments and research centres. It is also of general use to any reader with an interest in Antarctica.
Author | : Henry T. Conserva |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1418432784 |
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Author | : Eric Partridge |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 1150 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Americanisms |
ISBN | : 9780415259385 |
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Entry includes attestations of the head word's or phrase's usage, usually in the form of a quotation. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Author | : Fred G Alberts |
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Total Pages | : 990 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Antarctica |
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Release | : 1907 |
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Author | : William Thomas Brande |
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Total Pages | : 972 |
Release | : 1875 |
Genre | : Art |
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