How to Lie with Statistics 统计数字会撒谎 内容简介 This book introduces the reader to the niceties of samples (random or stratified random), averages (mean, median or modal), errors (probable, standard or unintentional), graphs, indexes, and other tools of democratic persuasion. 基本信息 作者：Darrell Huff 出版社: Penguin (1991年12月12日) 丛书名: Penguin Business 平装: 128页 语种： 英语 ISBN: 0140136290 条形码: 9780140136296 商品尺寸: 19.3 x 12.7 x 1 cm 商品重量: 113 g

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

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.

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law (英语) 平装 基本信息 作者：Merriam-Webster 出版社: Merriam Webster (2016年4月1日) 平装: 634页 语种： 英语 ISBN: 0877797358 条形码: 9780877797357 商品尺寸: 14.5 x 3.3 x 21.3 cm ASIN: 0877797358 内容简介 A convenient, comprehensive guide to the language of law for everyone from the homeowner to the legal professional. Defines more than 10,000 legal words and phrases in common terminology. Special sections included on the judicial system, important legal cases, government agencies and landmark laws.

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A new edition of the acclaimed Collins French Gem Dictionary, revised and updated with the latest vocabulary and now including a handy supplement of useful travel phrases. With its extensive coverage of French language in a compact form, the Collins French Gem remains the indispensable small dictionary for learners of French. Newly updated, its 35,000-plus references and 70,000 translations include the latest additions to the language. With clear and attractive layout and typography, featuring special entries relating to interesting aspects of French life and culture, notes warning the user of easily confusable words and a handy supplement on useful travel phrases, the French Gem is compact, reliable and completely up-to-date: the ideal small dictionary for school and general use.

Writing may be a solitary endeavor, but whether you're craft-ing the great American novel, drafting a term paper, or penning a memoir, organizing your thoughts from a mass of scattered ideas to a cohesive--and readable--book requires more than a computer spellcheck. You need a companion at your side to offer advice both practical and inspirational--and The Oxford Essential Writer's Reference is it, whether you're a student working on a thesis, a manager preparing a presenta-tion, a beginning writer struggling to make that first sale, or a professional author seeking new resources in the infor-mation age.

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