Each book in this series provides just the right phrases to get by and be easily understood in everyday situations in foreign countries. Travelers will appreciate these essential phrases for crossing borders; changing money; asking directions; meeting people; and finding accommodations, the post office, telephones, shopping areas, and transportation.

The Periplus Pocket Dictionary Series has been compiled by academics and translators experienced with the needs of beginners. These are the ideal dictionaries for students and travelers, covering all the words needed for everyday situations and travel basics without confusing abbreviations or dictionary terminology. Each handy, pocket-sized volume in this inexpensive series includes: * Bi-directional entries, both to and from English* 3,000+ entries in each language: all the most useful words for everyday communication* Both romanized forms and the authentic are given where applicable* A brief guide to pronunciation allows the user to say the words correctly * General vocabulary appropriate to beginning and lower intermediate students* Different senses of the same word clearly distinguished by explanatory glosses* Clear layout and readable type

* More than 60,000 entries * Two sections, Spanish-English and English-Spanish * All entries, from A to Z, in a single alphabetical listing * The most current spellings and the latest alphabetization rules of the Spanish language academies * Hundreds of new words, including código (zip code), SIDA (AIDS), balterofilia (weightlifting), telefundir (to telecast), and aerobismo (aerobics) * Includes geographical names and their derivatives * Covers Western Hemisphere usage * American English spelling and vocabulary. The Random House imprint has long stood for excellence in the reference field. Random House reference books--prepared by its permanent lexicographic staff with the assistance of many hundreds of scholars, educators, and specialists--have been widely acclaimed for their outstanding quality and usefulness.

Collins Gem French Grammar is designed to help students at all levels. It offers learners of French all the grammatical information they need, in a clear, user-friendly layout. A step-by-step layout gives maximum ease of reference, quickly allowing the user to become familiar with the presentation of information. The grammar points are illustrated by numerous idiomatic examples. Special attention has been given to problem areas where French may differ markedly from English. Ease of reference is further enhanced by a comprehensive index, listing grammatical topics and keywords in both French and English, and giving users immediate access to the solution to their grammatical queries.