terminology

Defines one thousand terms in the study of literature in the areas of traditional drama, rhetoric, and literary schools, theory, and history, with pronunciation guides for some words, entries in languages other than English, and cross-references.

Includes popular words and expressions that derive from terms associated with sports, games, and recreation.

The author, a poet, investigates and defines various words in the language of the Christian tradition, including "faith, " "judgement, " "sinner, " and "inquisition, " and discusses her own Christian faith.

Contains over three thousand A to Z entries dealing with the Associated Press's rules on grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviation, and word usage as well as guidelines for business and sports writing.

A dictionary of more than 130 classical music terms and concepts used in CD booklets, on the radio, and in concert programs. Covers such topics as the invention of opera and how to judge a conductor.

Summarizes and explains 101 key ideas or terms related to politics.

Alphabetical list of Indian terms with illustrations, pronunciation, variances of form or alternate spelling.

Traces the origin of expressions that emerged in New York City from the early 19th century.

A series of brief essays defining and illustrating literary terms in alphabetical sequence.