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.

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.

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.

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.

The Wordsworth Advanced Learner's Dictionary is unique in that it combines the elements of thesaurus, usage guide, lexicon and historical survey in one volume. As well as the usual features of a dictionary, this book includes expository panels which present a point of usage, the history of the word, the area of vocabulary or the nuances of a definition. As David Crystal says of the book in his Introduction, 'The test, quite simply, is to open it, at any page, and see if you can stop yourself browsing. I couldn't.' The surprising origins of words and phrases such as 'Beefeaters' 'between the devil and the deep blue sea' and the disease named after a shepherd in an Italian poem mean that The Wordsworth Advanced Learner's Dictionary is of enormous use to both foreign students and to those whose mother tongue is English.

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

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

While hardly the Oxford English Dictionary, this portable dictionary-thesaurus combination based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary should meet the needs of general users. Its features include selected entries integrated with synonyms (and in some cases, with antonyms), usage examples, and information on basic English grammar. The reference 作者简介： Since 1937. Merriam-Webster is America's foremost publisher of language-related reference works. The company publishes a diverse array of print and electronic products, including Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition – America's best-selling desk dictionary – and Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster can be considered the direct lexicographical heir of Noah Webster. In 1843, the company bought the rights to the 1841 edition of Webster's magnum opus, An American Dictionary of the English Language, Corrected and Enlarged. At the same time, they secured the rights to create revised e

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.