This is a revised edition of this successful dictionary with up-to-date vocabulary and improved design; additional Study Notes will give added value to existing successful title. It contains the complete text of the "Oxford School Dictionary". This book is presented in a perfect, handy pocket-sized format for use at home and school. It is an ideal quick reference tool to help with reading, comprehension, and building literacy skills.

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This up-to-date, general purpose thesaurus offers over 300,000 alternative and opposite words. Synonyms are given in order of usefulness, showing the most relevant synonym first. Following market research, the third edition of the Oxford Paperback Thesaurus now includes even more, highly illustrative, real examples of usage to show synonyms in context and help you to identify the right sense. In addition, there is a brand-new centre section containing thematic and encyclopedic lists, for example of animals, games, and tools, designed to help you broaden your vocabulary, improve your general knowledge, and solve quizzes and puzzles. The Oxford Paperback Thesaurus also has a new design and layout, making it clear and easy to use. It is perfect for all kinds of writing needs: study, letters, reports, creative writing, and for general reference.

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.

The Running Press Cyclopedia is a marvelous, global compendium of information packaged in an exciting and extensive reference book. This completely updated edition is not only slightly larger than the original, but it also contains the equivalent of 32 pages of brand new material, including brand new illustrations. The additional material covers the post 9-11 world, especially new developments in world and national politics and culture. Divided into twenty-one sections, The Running Press Cyclopedia includes more than 200,000 facts on such topics as world history, science, arts, and the environment. Over one thousand illustrations, including charts, diagrams, drawings, and maps, help the reader visualize information and understand the impact of statistics, geography, and other aspects of our modern world. The book is organized thematically into six parts, so locating basic information is simple. A complete index provides easy access to each subject. The compact format and low price makes this the ideal referen

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.

Here is the only business school guide that delivers the latest ratings of the schools by the people who know them best--nearly 17,000 recent graduates and corporate recruiters. Choosing an MBA program may be the most important career decision you'll ever make. How do you find the right program? What will it cost? Which schools have the programs you're looking for in management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, or international business? What pay packages can grads expect? And do you have what it takes to get in? For a generation of prospective MBA students, the BusinessWeek Guide to the Best Business Schools has been the trusted source for answers to these questions and more. Here is the only business school guide that delivers the latest ratings of the schools by the people who know them best--nearly 17,000 recent graduates and corporate recruiters. Bigger and better than ever, this completely revised and up-to-date guide shows how the top 50 U.S. schools stack up against one another

If you have ever written a poem, a song, a limerick, or a few lines for a greeting card, you may have struggled to come up with the right rhyming word. This dictionary is a listing of words grouped according the way they rhyme. Easy and fun to use, it is perfect for writers of all ages.