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Edited by Bryan A. Garner, the world’s leading legal lexicographer, Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th Edition is now better than ever! The new 8th Edition has more than 43,000 definitions, plus almost 3,000 quotations. Alternative spellings or equivalent terms and expressions are provided for more than 5,300 terms and senses, serving a thesaurus-like function. The extensive appendix on legal abbreviations is a major addition. It’s the first time such a comprehensive guide has been included in a modern law dictionary, and is an invaluable aid to the legal researcher. -17,000 more definitions than the 7th Edition -Newly enhanced with West Key Numbers for research reference -Includes changes made since the creation of the department of Homeland Security -Almost 3,000 quotations from authorities drawn from sources over at least five centuries -More than 1,000 law-related abbreviations and acronyms are defined -Extensive appendix on legal abbreviations -Faculty recommended
Collins Maths Dictionary is a clear prqctical dictionary which can help you understand the meanings of over 375 Maths words. Find it fast Colour headwords, an A-Z on every page and a full index make it easy to find the right Maths word; Get it right Clear accessible explanations increase your understanding; Feel confident lllustrations and diagrams give extra clarity and information; Do more Extra material include help yourself activities and tests for even more support.
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The new second edition of the Collins COBUILD English Usage has been specially designed for upper-intermediate and advanced students and teachers of English. Its comprehensive coverage of different areas of the English language helps learners to use the language naturally and effectively. Collins COBUILD English Usage has been thoroughly revised and updated to make it easier to use, and to include hundreds of new, updated examples, taken directly from the Bank of English corpus. The new edition offers mproved coverage of American English, numerous warning notes highlighting particular problems and graded lists of words to help learners build their active vocabulary. Presented in a clear, user-friendly style, and with logically organized Usage, Grammar and Topics sections, the Collins COBUILD English Usage gives you three books in one and is the indispensable reference tool for learning English today.
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More than 4,000 quotations from people as diverse as Aristotle and Lily Tomlin can be found in Webster's New Explorer Dictionary of Quotations. There are eloquent, insightful, and amusing quotes from such time-honored sources as the Bible, William Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Confucius, and Cicero. More contemporary authors include Robert Frost, Pearl S. Buck, Winston Churchill, Lenny Bruce, Virginia Woolf, Jesse Jackson, Fran Liebowitz, and many more of the world's most fascinating leaders, writers, and thinkers. Quotations are arranged alphabetically by subject in over 400 categories like Success and Failure, Genius and Talent, Work, and Music. Editorial notes provide additional information about the quotation and its source, and an author index offers the reader another way to find just the right quote.
Collins Gem English Dictionary is the world's most popular small dictionary. First published in 1902, it has remained a firm favourite with its handy size, ease of use, and comprehensive coverage. Using Collins Word Web, the world's largest language database, this new edition incorporates the very latest changes in the language. / New words for 2005 / Clear definitions / Spelling and grammar tips / Help with pronunciation All this promises to keep Collins Gem English Dictionary at the top for another century.
The Longman Dictionary of Contempory English (new edition) the most comprehensive dictionary and DVD-ROM ever. Includes: 230,000 words, phrases and meanings – more than any other advanced learner’s dictionary 165,000 examples based on real, natural English from the Longman Corpus Network + an additional 1 million corpus examples on the DVD-ROM. Clear definitions written using only 2,000 common words. Over 18,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words + an additional 30,000 on the DVD-ROM. Over 65,000 collocations + an additional 82,000 on the DVD-ROM. The top 3,000 most frequent words in spoken and written English are highlighted to show which are the most important to know. NEW Integrated Collocations Dictionary. Over 65,000 collocations will improve students’ fluency. NEW Integrated Thesaurus. Over 18,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words will improve vocabulary range. NEW Register Notes focus on the differences between spoken and written English. Academic Word List highlighted. Grammar a
Emphasizing contemporary Latin American Spanish (and American English), Merriam-Webster's latest dictionary offers concise definitions for more than 80,000 words and phrases. Special sections cover the conjugation of Spanish verbs, common Spanish and English abbreviations, and a few basic tips on Spanish grammar. One nice feature is the clear explanation on the back cover for how to "read" an entry. Random House's Latin-American Spanish Dictionary (1997) shares some similar traits and a similar audience and is in the same price range. Webster's covers 20,000 more words and phrases than does Random House's and gives more frequent plural and masculine/feminine endings, but it provides less depth, fewer regional differences, and fewer informal definitions than Random House's does. If you can only afford one Latin American Spanish dictionary, buy Random House's; otherwise, Webster's is recommended for circulating collections in public and academic libraries.AJohn Charles, Scottsdale P.L., AZ Copyrigh
What's in a name? Rather more than you might at first suspect, for names are steeped in history and myth and have much to tell us about our past, our beliefs - even our personality traits. The Penguin Pocket Dictionary of Babies' Names takes a close look at 3500 names, explaining origins and meanings, showing how some have changed in popularity and use over time and providing all the diminutive and variant forms. Part of Penguin's major new series of reference titles ranging from Spanish and French dictionaries to books on spelling and quotations.
Need a rhyme but can’t spare the time? Want to make your jingles tingle or crack the code to the ode? The Penguin Pocket Rhyming Dictionary is an indispensable companion for anyone who writes verse—from professionals to amateurs. This clearly arranged and easy-to-use guide offers an astonishingly wide range of rhymes for words, no matter how common or obscure. Contains a list of rhymes for more than 34,000 words and provides concise explanations of unusual words Distinguishes between close rhymes and less exact ones Includes separate sections for one-, two-, or three-syllable rhymes
The Collins Russian Gem Dictionary offers the learner of Russian extensive and up-to-date coverage of Russian and English in a compact, portable format. Developed as part of the Collins Education and Life Skills streams, this dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. It is the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Russian, and comes with a handy supplement of useful business terminology. Have confidence: the Collins Russian Gem Dictionary offers extensive coverage of today's Russian and English, with special entries on Russian life and culture. Get it right: it is the perfect complement to the dictionary - a useful supplement of business terminology in Russian and English. Get there fast: the clear layout ensures that users find the information they want quickly and easily. Where does it fit in the range? There is also Collins Russian Gem, 0-00-722416-8; and Collins Russian Dictionary, 0-00-720891-X. Words are tools for life and a Collins dicti