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The World Book Dictionary

The World Book Dictionary provides comprehensive information about the meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of the most important and frequently used words and phrases in the English language. Designed for use with The World Book Encyclopedia, this dictionary serves users at all levels of school from elementary grades through college and professional life. It features simplified definitions, illustrative phrases, antonym and synonym lists, and more than two thousand informative illustrations. The dictionary is regularly revised to include new words and meanings, ensuring it reflects modern developments in education, science, industry, and technology. It also includes special supplementary articles pertaining to vocabulary development, effective writing, and language rules to assist students and general readers.

The Usborne Picture Dictionary

This delightful dictionary is perfect for children building their vocabulary. With over 1,000 words and vibrant illustrations, each entry provides clear definitions and helpful example sentences, making it easy and fun to learn new words in alphabetical order.

The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Art and Artists

This dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of the fine arts, with entries on paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints, and the artists who have made them, throughout the world. The dictionary includes more than 2500 entries and 376 illustrations which document the identifying features of styles and the work of particular artists. It also contains entries on techniques, materials and terms, as well as on the major writers whose ideas have influenced the course of art and the work of artists, providing an unrivalled reference work.

Walker's Rhyming Dictionary of the English Language

This classic reference work, originally compiled by John Walker and later revised and enlarged by Lawrence H. Dawson, serves as an essential tool for poets and writers. Unlike traditional dictionaries, this work arranges words according to their endings (terminations) rather than their beginnings, facilitating the process of finding rhyming words. The vocabulary has been significantly expanded to include over 34,000 words, reflecting modernized spellings and incorporating terms from the Oxford English Dictionary. The dictionary also includes an index of allowable rhymes to aid those looking for specific rhyming sounds. It is designed to assist both professional poets and those interested in wordplay, crosswords, or the structure of the English language.

The Reader's Digest Great Encyclopaedic Dictionary

The Reader's Digest Great Encyclopaedic Dictionary is a comprehensive multi-volume reference work designed to provide detailed information and definitions for a wide range of terms. This second volume covers entries from M through Z, offering scholarly explanations, etymologies, and usage notes, compiled by the expert team at Oxford University Press to serve as an authoritative source for students, researchers, and general readers.

The Penguin Dictionary of Commerce

The Penguin Dictionary of Commerce is a comprehensive reference work designed to provide clear and concise definitions of terms commonly used in the fields of business, finance, accounting, and trade. Written by Michael Greener, an expert with practical experience in accountancy and law, this volume serves as an essential tool for students, professionals, and anyone seeking to navigate the complex terminology of the commercial world. The dictionary covers a broad range of subjects, including market mechanisms, economic concepts, legal aspects of business transactions, and standard accounting practices, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the foundations and operational language of modern commerce.

The Penguin Dictionary of Archaeology

This comprehensive dictionary provides clear and concise definitions of terms, concepts, sites, and cultures relevant to the study of archaeology. Written by experts, it serves as an essential reference for students and anyone interested in the history of human civilization, archaeological techniques, and global excavations.

The Oxford Russian Dictionary

The Oxford Russian Dictionary is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date English-Russian dictionary available. It provides over 180,000 words and phrases and over 290,000 translations, making it an essential tool for students, translators, and linguists. This edition, revised and updated by Colin Howlett, offers precise guidance on usage, pronunciation, and grammatical context for a wide range of vocabulary.

The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs

The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs provides a comprehensive collection of proverbs from a wide range of sources, offering detailed insights into their meanings, historical origins, and usage across centuries. This authoritative reference work is designed for both students and general readers who wish to explore the richness of traditional wisdom and idiomatic expressions in the English language.

The Oxford Dictionary of Allusions

Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to provide us with a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. This completely new reference work explains the meanings of the allusions in use in modern English, from Abaddon to Zorro, Tartarus to Tarzan, and Cinderella to Rambo. The book is based on an extensive reading programme that has identified the most commonly-used allusions, and a wealth of quotations are included to illustrate usage, drawn from a range of authors and sources, from Thomas Hardy to Ben Elton, Charles Dickens to Bridget Jones's Diary.

The New Oxford Picture Dictionary

The New Oxford Picture Dictionary contextually illustrates over 2,400 words. The book is a unique language learning tool for students of English. It provides students with a glance at American lifestyle, as well as a compendium of useful vocabulary. The Dictionary is organized thematically, beginning with topics that are most useful for the survival needs of students in an English-speaking country.

The Legal Dictionary for Bad Spellers

The Legal Dictionary for Bad Spellers provides a comprehensive resource for identifying and correcting misspellings of commonly used legal terminology. The book includes 10,000 frequently misspelled legal words and terms, guidance on selecting the correct word among look-alikes and sound-alikes, and a quick list of correct spellings to facilitate rapid verification and improve legal writing accuracy.

The Dictionary of Biographical Quotation of British and American Subjects

The Dictionary of Biographical Quotation of British and American Subjects is a comprehensive reference work that curates a vast collection of biographical quotations related to notable British and American figures. Edited by Justin Wintle and Richard Kenin, this volume serves as an essential resource for scholars, writers, and researchers seeking insightful, witty, or significant remarks made about or by prominent individuals from both cultures. The collection is meticulously organized to provide quick access to biographical commentary, reflecting the cultural, historical, and personal facets of the subjects included. It acts as an invaluable guide for those interested in the lives and reputations of influential personalities throughout British and American history.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms

This authoritative and up-to-date dictionary provides clear and concise definitions of a wide range of literary terms, covering all aspects of literature and literary theory. Written by Chris Baldick, a Professor of English, it is an essential reference guide for students and general readers interested in literary studies, exploring concepts from classical rhetoric to modern critical theory.

The CASSELL COMPACT DICTIONARY

The Cassell Compact Dictionary is a comprehensive reference tool designed to provide clear and concise definitions, pronunciation guides, and structural information for English vocabulary. It features a user-friendly arrangement of entries, including headwords followed by parts of speech and inflections where necessary, as well as distinct sections for idioms, phrases, and compound words. With its structured approach to meaning, usage notes, and cross-referencing, this dictionary serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, and anyone seeking to improve their understanding of the English language.

The All Nations English Dictionary

The All Nations English Dictionary contains approximately 45,000 carefully chosen words with clear and authoritative definitions. It features pronunciation systems based on the International Phonetic Alphabet, extensive sample phrases and sentences to demonstrate usage, guidance on both British and American spelling, and a section on key language points. Designed for ease of use, this dictionary includes helpful charts on pronunciation and parts of dictionary entries to assist learners in mastering modern English.