Collins Guide to Scots Kith & Kin: A Guide to the Clans & Surnames of Scotland

The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time (in Two Lines or Less)

You don't have to be a genius to sound like one. Here's a collection of the most profound and provocative wit and wisdom in the English language in two lines or less. Edited by entrepreneur John M. Shanahan, who created the wildly successful Hooked on Phonics program, this wonderful book presents the best that has been thought and said on every imaginable topic.Classified by such themes as "Truth, Lies, and Deception," "Men, Women, and Relationships," and "Passions, Virtues, and Vices," these quotes contain timeless messages for all humankind. Oscar Wilde: "A man who marries his mistress leaves a vacancy in that position." Charles de Gaulle: "The cemetery is filled with indispensable men." Abraham Lincoln: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Sophocles: "Men of ill judgment oft ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it."Perfect for anyone who has ever been left speechless, this book will make you as glib as Oscar Wilde, as profound as Winston Churchill, and as wise as Aesop. Inspirational, entertaining, and thought-provoking, this is one collection that no library or bookshelf should be without. ...

Harper Collins Publishers

Collins Italian Dictionary

A new edition of the acclaimed "Collins Italian Gem Dictionary," revised and updated with the latest vocabulary and now including a handy supplement of useful travel phrases. With its extensive coverage of Italian language in a compact form, the "Collins Italian Gem" remains the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Italian. Newly updated, its 35,000-plus references and 50,000 translations include the latest additions to the language. With an attractive clear layout and typography, featuring special entries relating to various aspects of Italian life and culture, boxes warning the user of easily confusable words and handy supplement on useful travel phrases, the Italian Gem is compact, reliable and completely up-to-date the ideal small dictionary for school and general use.

Christopher F. Foss

Jane's Tanks Recognition Guide

This compact encyclopedia is based on resources from the Jane's Information Group, making it easier to distinguish the key features of all the modern military vehicles in service today.