Oxford Dictionary of Quotations 5th Edition

Quotations that will add spice to your writing and conversation

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations is as impressive, erudite, enjoyable, and educational a tome as you might expect from Oxford. It's the sort of undertaking the press does very well. The first such dictionary, as compiled by Oxford, was published in 1953, and it's been tweaking, modifying, and updating it ever since. This new edition, the fifth, offers well over 20,000 quotations from more than 3,000 authors. 

Contains the wit and wisdom of humanity - the finest lines to be found in Shakespeare, the Bible, Mark Twain, Groucho Marx, and hundreds of other writers, philosophers, political figures, and entertainers. Responding to correspondence from their readers, Oxford has restored some material from past editions, such as the proverbs and nursery-rhymes section. There's a much more inclusive attention to sacred texts of world religions, and 2,000 quotations are brand new. 

Ranging from profound, to cogent, to witty, you can search through all the quotes with this CD. An ideal reference for any home or office library.  A constant source of inspiration for speakers, writers, or anyone else who enjoys a sparkling line or a spirited reply.


Features:

• Impressive, erudite, enjoyable, and educational
• 20,000 quotations from 3,000+ authors
• Instant lookup in pop-up window
• Ready whenever you need it
• The iFinger engine is user-friendly and unobtrusive. It runs seamlessly in the background when you start Windows.
• When activated, simply point your cursor over a word i your Web browser, and the results from the quick reference will appear instantly in a pop-up window. (You can also double-click or configure a custom hot key.)
• The pop-up window gives you a summary of the complete listing - hit the down arrow and the rest of the information appears instantly in the article window. You can then copy information from the listing to any Windows application.

System Requirements:

• Pentium 166MHz or higher
• Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP
• 32MB of RAM
• 20MB free hard disk space
• 256-color SVGA display
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet Explorer 5.0+
• Printer
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Internet access to register and download upgrades
  

Packaging: Brand New CD in shrinkwrapped jewel case