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Works:	8,512 works in 12,315 publications in 1 language and 416,804 library holdings
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Most widely held works about Oxford University Press

The Oxford University Press : an informal History by Peter Sutcliffe( Book )
The Oxford University Press and the spread of learning, 1478-1978 : an illustrated history by Nicolas Barker( Book )
The warden of English : the life of H.W. Fowler by Jenny McMorris( Book )
Changing conceptions of national biography : the Oxford DNB in historical perspective by Keith Thomas( )
A history of the Oxford University Press by Harry Carter( Book )

Tracts, chiefly relating to the antiquities and laws of England by William Blackstone( )
Proof-reading in the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries by Percy Simpson( Book )
Creating postcolonial literature : African writers and British publishers by Caroline Davis( Book )
Print and privilege at Oxford to the year 1700 by John de Monins Johnson( Book )
Some account of the Oxford University Press, 1468-1921 by Oxford University Press( Book )
To the Reverend Doctor Randolph, vice chancellor of the University of Oxford by William Blackstone( )
William Blackstone and the Oxford University Press by I. G Philip( Book )
Friendly advice to the correctour of the English press at Oxford concerning the English orthographie by Oxford University Press( )
John Fell, the University Press and the F̀ell' types : the punches and matrices designed for printing in the Greek, Latin, English, and Oriental languages bequeathed in 1686 to the University of Oxford by John Fell, D.D., Delegate of the Press, Dean of Christ Church, Vice-Chancellor of the University, and Bishop of Oxford by Stanley Morison( Book )
The history of Oxford University Press( Book )
The Oxford University Press, New York, 1896-1946 by Ben Ray Redman( Book )
Oxford books : a bibliography of printed works relating to the University and city of Oxford, or printed or published there by Falconer Madan( Book )
The first minute book of the delegates of the Oxford university press, 1668-1756 by Oxford University Press( Book )
A chart of Oxford printing, '1468'-1900; with notes and illustrations by Falconer Madan( Book )
Charles Earl Stanhope and the Oxford University Press by Horace Hart( Book )

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Most widely held works by Oxford University Press

Atlas of the world by George Philip & Son( )

50 editions published between 1995 and 2017 in English and held by 5,392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Now in its Twelfth Edition, the Atlas of the World distinguishes itself as a trustworthy atlas, with hundreds of full-color maps produced by Europe's finest cartographers. Replete with 67 maps of cities worldwide, charting the key urban centers of each continent from Athens to Wellington, the real success of this reference rests on 176 pages of world maps, providing detailed political and topographical information about every nation on Earth, enhanced by relief shading and layer-colored contours. A 48-page Introduction to World Geography section - illustrated with maps, charts, and graphs - summarizes an abundant number of topics such as climate, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, and global conflicts in a clear, concise fashion. As in past editions the Atlas has been fully updated to reflect the changing world around us." "The Twelfth Edition also boasts several new features. A Geographical Glossary will be an asset to those unfamiliar with foreign terminology. New high-speed rail links are now shown in France and South Korea as well as the full extent of the Trans-Siberian highway, completed in February 2004."--BOOK JACKET

Oxford atlas of the world by George Philip & Son( )

27 editions published between 1996 and 2017 in English and held by 4,641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Atlas shows maps of the world and satellite photography of the earth that reflect the most recent political, economic, and demographic statistics, and presents articles addressing the environment and population matters in major cities

The Oxford companion to the Bible by Bruce M Metzger( Book )

9 editions published between 1993 and 2001 in English and held by 3,446 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Bible has had an immeasurable influence on Western culture, touching on virtually every aspect of our lives. This authoritative one-volume reference to the people, places, events, books, and secular influence of the Bible was written by over 250 scholars from 20 nations

The new Oxford book of English verse, 1250-1950 by Helen Gardner( Book )

1 edition published in 1972 in English and held by 3,238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Begins in 1250 and represents the full range of English non-dramatic verse over the next seven centuries"--Publisher's description

The Oxford English Dictionary by J. A Simpson( Book )

8 editions published between 1989 and 2004 in English and held by 3,012 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides definitions of approximately 290,500 English words, arranged alphabetically in twenty volumes, with cross-references, etymologies, and pronunciation keys, and includes a bibliography

The poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins by Gerard Manley Hopkins( Book )

13 editions published between 1930 and 1974 in English and held by 3,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Biographical and critical essays supplement all of Hopkins' finished and fragmentary works

A dictionary of biology by Robert Hine( Book )

14 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in English and held by 2,876 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"This dictionary, now in its sixth edition, provides comprehensive coverage of terms and concepts in biology and biochemistry. Fully revised and updated, and with increased coverage in key areas, it is the perfect reference resource for anyone studying biology, either at school or university."--Jacket

Mind( )

in English and held by 2,489 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Issues for 1896-1900 contain papers of the Aristotelian Society

The Oxford companion to Children's Literature by Humphrey Carpenter( Book )

1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 2,391 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Nearly 2,000 entries and 136 illustrations."

The Oxford Spanish dictionary : Spanish-English/English-Spanish by Beatriz Galimberti Jarman( Book )

15 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in English and held by 1,892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A bilingual dictionary containing more than 300,000 words covers basic vocabulary as well as slang, American English, and Latin American Spanish

Oxford new concise world atlas by George Philip & Son( )

20 editions published between 2003 and 2015 in English and held by 1,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"The New Concise World Atlas, Second Edition offers a look at the word around us - an affordable, easy-to-use reference for the global citizen. Opening with six pages of world statistics and a heavily illustrated thematic section, this atlas provides a broad overview of Earth, placing the human world in the larger context of the universe. In twenty-two compact yet compelling articles, the various human and natural forces altering the planet are explained through a balanced combination of informative text, instructive charts and graphs, vibrant photography, and sophisticated cartography."--Jacket

Dictionary of the social sciences by Craig J Calhoun( Book )

11 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 1,740 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Defines key terms in such areas as anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, human geography, cultural studies, and Marxism, and covers concepts, theories, schools of thought, methodologies, issues, and controversies

The Oxford History of Western Philosophy by Anthony Kenny( Book )

3 editions published between 1994 and 2000 in English and held by 1,734 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An account of the lives and works of all the major thinkers through the ages, including Socrates, Plato, Kant, Russell, Sartre, and Wittgenstein

The British journal for the philosophy of science( )

in English and held by 1,614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Contains full text of articles, Dec. 1998- ; tables of contents and abstracts, Dec. 1997-Sept. 1998; tables of contents only, Mar. 1996-Sept. 1997

Atlas of the world by George Philip & Son( )

17 editions published between 1992 and 2006 in English and held by 1,604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides maps and satellite photography that reflect the most recent political, economic, and demographic statistics, and presents articles addressing the environment and population matters in major cities of the world

Atlas of North America by Oxford University Press( )

5 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 1,483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Includes a thematic section covering physical, historic, economic, urban, social, and cultural topics, ranging from environmental change to religious practice and from indigenous peoples to migration patterns. These newly drawn maps depict an increasingly multicultural and diverse realm in momentous economic and social transition. The thematic section is preceded by a series of satellite images and followed by detailed cartographic, statistical and narrative coverage of each of the realm's three nations, then regional maps of states and provinces and larger-scale maps of urban areas.--From publisher description

The Revised English Bible : with the Apocrypha( Book )

4 editions published between 1989 and 1999 in English and held by 1,482 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The concise Oxford companion to African American literature by William L Andrews( )

4 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This is a concise edition of the Oxford Companion to African American Literature and provides the biographies and plot summaries updated since the Companion's publication. It collects more than 400 biographies

Atlas of world art by Oxford University Press( )

2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,421 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Over 300 maps combining cultural and political phenomena create an exciting new perspective on major art events from 40,000 B.C. to the present. Each pair of pages presents a thesis, showing how geography affected the art of an era. The visual presentation of the paths of invasion and migration, as well as the location of natural resources used in art, reveals art history in fresh ways. Succinct text and reproductions of sample works of art make this a strong addition to any collection with a focus on art or an interdisciplinary approach to history"--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005

The Oxford companion to American theatre by Gerald Martin Bordman( )

2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A guide to the American stage from its beginnings to the present. Includes entries on playwrights, plays, actors, directors, producers, songwriters, famous playhouses, dramatic movements, classic works, commercially successful plays, and foreign figures that have influenced American dramatic development

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