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Tag: Oxford University Press

Resources available from OUP for National Library Week

Scholarly Freebies at Oxford University Press During National Library Week

April 13, 2014Kay Moore

A massive treasure trove of scholarly gems, normally locked up tight behind fully operational internet security, will be available April 13-19 in honor of National Library Week.

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Learn How to Read a Word

December 6, 2010Jenny Bristol

I wouldn’t say words are my passion, but they have always fascinated me, like something that I knew about but couldn’t fully understand. I am always open to the opportunity to learn more, to fill even one of the many …

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Learn About The Planet in a Pebble

November 19, 2010Jenny Bristol

I love geology. I’ve always been interested in rocks, the Earth and changes to the land. My mom’s rock identification book was one that I pored over as a child. My favorite rock looked like an Oreo. That may or …

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Review: Do You Have The Music Instinct?

September 7, 2010Jenny Bristol

I’ll admit it, I’m no musician. But I have an appreciation for music, and come from a very musical family. I may be the only person in my extended family who hasn’t been trained to sing or play an instrument. …

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Review: Don’t Be a Damp Squid

May 6, 2010Jenny Bristol

It’s rare that I savor a book. Sure, I enjoy them quite a bit, I laugh out loud sometimes and I look forward to the next book in the series. But to deliberately read a book slowly, to savor its …

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Use Oxford’s New Concise World Atlas for Your Every Day Atlas Needs

April 6, 2010Jenny Bristol

It’s no secret that I love maps. I love looking at them, studying them, using them and teaching from them. I love current maps, outdated maps, beautiful maps, historical maps and, well, any kind of map really. Each type teaches …

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Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars: More Than You Ever Realized You Wanted to Know

September 24, 2009Jenny Bristol

I recently received a copy of Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars from the publisher (Oxford University Press) to review. At the time, I had no idea what was in store for me. I thought, “Oh, copyright. That’s an interesting …

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