Martin H. Manser

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1) Who's who of the Bible

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Every single individual whose name is listed in the Bible is listed here in order of their appearance in the Bible with their dates, a concise description of their lives and significance, and references to where they occur in the text.

2) Chambers dictionary of eponyms

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Manser, Martin H

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An eponym is the name of a person after whom something is named, for example Lord Sandwich gave his name to the sandwich. This book tells the stories of nearly one thousand men and women whose names have become part of the English language. It introduces readers to the people behind the Bunsen burner, the Catherine wheel and the Belisha beacon, and explains who John Hancock, Gordon Bennett and Granny Smith were. It also includes characters from literature...

3) Book of Bible quotations

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Quotations from the Bible are among the best known of all in the English language. This book has been compiled for reference, for practical helpfulness and for the sheer enjoyment of browsing through the Bible's riches.

4) Good word guide: the fast way to correct English - spelling, punctuation, grammar and usage

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This fully updated edition of the bestselling Good Word Guide offers information and advice on spelling, grammar, punctuation, pronunciation, confusables and the latest buzzwords, and provides clear, straightforward answers to everyday language problems.

5) The Macmillan dictionary of the Bible

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Selman, Martin J

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The MacMillan Dictionary of the Bible is for anyone who wants a quick-reference guide to the Bible. Entries consist of the main people, places, customs, religious and cultural aspects, events, and institutions of the Bible. Each book of the Bible is covered, showing its structure, background, and its famous passages. It answers such basic questions as: Who was Cain? Who was Onesimus? What is the book of Isaiah about? What is the significance of the...

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Martin H. Manser

1) Who's who of the Bible

2) Chambers dictionary of eponyms

3) Book of Bible quotations

4) Good word guide: the fast way to correct English - spelling, punctuation, grammar and usage

5) The Macmillan dictionary of the Bible