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Twenty years ago, when the author first read Ambrose Bierce’s ‘Devil’s Dictionary, ‘ he was ecstatic. Here at last was a creative work that was utterly lacking in discrimination. Worth no regard what …

Written in a clear, readable style with a wide range of explanations and examples, this must-have dictionary reflects recent changes in the fields of statistics and methodology. Packed with new defin …

The Scots language is a world of wonderful, historic and evocative words, full of a rich variety that can fit any occasion. And where better to find this use of Scots than in the land itself. In Scot …

The Devil’s Dictionary (1906) is a work of satire by Ambrose Bierce. Although he is commonly remembered for his chilling short stories on the experiences of Civil War soldiers, Bierce was recognized …

Ambrose Bierce’s great satirical work, ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ is not a real dictionary, but rather a lampoon of the English language. The definitions provide satirical, witty and often politically …