Synopsis Now in colour, the Collins French Gem Dictionary offers the learner of French extensive and up-to-date coverage of French 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 learners, whether at home, at school, or at work. It is the indispensable small dictionary for learners of French, and now comes with a handy supplement of useful travel phrases. Have confidence! The Collins French Gem Dictionary offers extensive coverage of today's French and English, with additional notes warning the user of easily confusable words. It is the perfect complement to the dictionary , and an easy-to-use supplement of practical phrases for travelers. Available in colour for the first time, the clear layout ensures that users find the information they want quickly and easily. Where does it fit in the range? Collins French School Gem, 0-00-722404-4, Collins French Gem, 0-00-722397-8; Collins French E
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.
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
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
