This selection of thought-provoking observations and pithy sayings addresses topics that have long engaged the human imagination. Reflections of modern thinkers on subjects ranging from America and Americans, art and music, sports, teenagers, technology to education are interspersed with traditional gems from historical figures on themes as diverse as liberals and conservatives, men and women, patriotism, tolerance, victory and defeat, love, greed, and honor. 作者简介： Merriam-Webster, Incorporated is America's oldest and most respected publisher of dictionaries and other language reference products. Our staff of full-time lexicographers is the largest in America and our database of more than 16.5 million examples of words used in context is the most extensive in the world. With more than 170 years of accumulated knowledge and expertise this distinguished company represents a tradition that dates back to Noah Webster.

Utterly practical, engagingly written, comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date, this volume is a must for anyone working in global communications. From mastering global mail, fax, and phone systems to designing effective stationery and easy handling of expert documentation, the guide explains every aspect of international communication in the 36 countries that represent 90 percent of U.S. international trade. 作者简介： Toby D. Atkinson is an international sales and marketing exec-utive based in Paris. In compiling this book he has relied on a collaborative team of advisers from countries around the world.

Completely revised and updated, the new second edition of the Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary provides learners of English with in-depth treatment of the most common phrasal verbs in current British and American English. Illustrated by thousands of examples from the Bank of English, this dictionary will prove invaluable to all learners and teachers of English. 作者简介： Through a collaborative initiative, Collins COBUILD and Heinle are co-publishing a dynamic new line of learner's dictionaries offering unparalleled pedagogy and learners' resources. The first Collins COBUILD dictionary was published in 1987, thanks in part to John Sinclair, one of the very first modern corpus linguists who personally oversaw the creation of the Bank of English. Every COBUILD dictionary is based on the Bank of English, a huge electronic database of both written and spoken language, which today contains over 650 million words.

This pocket edition of the bestselling Penguin English Dictionary is the perfect reference book for everyday use. Compiled by Britain's foremost lexicographers, up to date and easy to use, it is the ideal portable companion for quick reference. Includes a wealth of words, phrases, and clear definitions, with more information than other comparable dictionaries Covers standard and formal English, as well as specialist terms, slang, and jargon Provides invaluable guidance on correct usage, commonly confused words, and grammar and spelling

This rebranded version of the third edition of the Gem Dictionary & Thesaurus is a winning combination. It provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms in the popular Collins layout of matching entries on each page -- two books in one, in the handy and bestselling Gem format. The dictionary text gives short, clear definitions of the core words of the language -- those most likely to be looked up -- and has been created using the Bank of English, the world's largest database of the English language. Matching thesaurus entries on the same page provide a generous choice of alternative words for thousands of dictionary entries. These synonyms cover a wide range of usage and are arranged in A--Z form for ease of use. Now with a unique Language in Action supplement that gives guidance on writing English. The range of information provided in ur bestselling Gem format makes this new edition a uniquely valuable quick-reference source.

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