Reference - Dictionaries

An authoritative and easy-to-use dictionary and thesaurus in one volume containing 45,000 words, phrases, and definitions and 65,000 synonyms.

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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world and across 250 subjects - from 'Cats' and 'Dogs' to 'Achievement' and 'Extravagance'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of key elements in the proverbial treatment of the topic and each entry provies information on the date, source, and meaning of the phrase. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're lo... read more

Collins Pocket French Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today's language and usage. Clear presentation and colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format. Features include: / All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi in English, and empreinte ecologique, podcaster in French / Full GCSE coverage / An in-depth and up-to-date supplement with information about France, its people and its language to help you take your learning to the next level / Help with French verbs ... read more

An A-Z of Effective Vocabulary covers the meaning and usage of 1001 words that you really do need to know. Whether you need guidance for a letter, job application, essay, proposal, interview, or presentation, this book can help you choose the words you need to create the right effect. Each word is defined according to Oxford Dictionaries' latest research and includes sample sentences of real usage drawn from the Oxford English Corpus (the world's largest language databank). The book also gives examples of pitfalls to avoid, hints o... read more

Winner of the Reference Award in the 2005 Montana New Zealand Book Awards The New Zealand Oxford Dictionary is the first large-scale English dictionary especially prepared for New Zealand users. It has been compiled at the New Zealand Dictionary Centre in Wellington, and reflects both the New Zealand Dictionary Centre’s research into New Zealand English and research into international English conducted by Oxford dictionary centres worldwide, especially the research for The Oxford English Dictionary. It contains ov... read more

The new Collins Dictionary of the English Language is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary, and an endlessly browsable 'good read' for language lovers. Elegantly packaged, with attractive yet durable binding, this is the perfect gift for the dictionary buff or language lover in your life. This dictionary contains all the words and definitions you need every day, plus over 200 essays and special features on a wide range of language topics. With essays on topics such as the history of English, the influence of other languages... read more

The New Zealand Junior Dictionary 4th edition is written for 7-10 year olds and is the most comprehensive dictionary available for New Zealand students in this age range. With over six and a half thousand entries, this significantly updated edition contains over 400 colour headwords, with many new entries that reflect cultural and technological changes. A major feature of this new edition is the expanded appendices which cover word origins, shapes, machines, science and technology, Maori words, biological classification words and a... read more

This updated edition of Bradford's Crossword Solver's Lists gives hundreds of wide-ranging wordlists to help with solving cryptic and quick crossword clues. The lists, which are sorted alphabetically and by length, provide an invaluable reference for all crossword-solvers. A must for all crossword-solvers, this updated edition of the Bradford's Crossword Lists has been compiled from the Collins thesaurus database, with help from Anne Bradford. It gives hundreds of useful wordlists covering a wide range of subjects, with each list ... read more

'What can you say to a man who tells you he prefers obeying God rather than men, and that as a result he's certain he'll go to heaven if he cuts your throat?' Voltaire's Pocket Philosophical Dictionary, first published in 1764, is a major work of the European Enlightenment. It is also a highly entertaining book: this is no 'dictionary' in the ordinary sense, nor does it treat 'philosophy' in the modern meaning of the term. It consists of a sequence of short essays or articles, arranged in alphabetical order, and covering everythi... read more

In John Fletcher's wonderfully luminous translation, the Dictionnaire philosophique portatif is like a breath of fresh air... Nicholas Cronk's discreet, helpful introduction and notes direct us to Voltaire's main concern: religion. David Coward, Times Literary Supplement

'Top of the crossword market -- magisterial and authoritative' Colin Dexter Acknowledged as the definitive work on modern cruciverbalism, Chambers Crossword Manual is an essential handbook for crossword fans of all degrees of experience. Now substantially revised and updated, this new edition covers the history and development of crosswords, the language of crossword clues, clue types, tips on solving and other vital information for both solvers and setters. Whether you'd like to solve cryptic crosswords but don't know where to sta... read more

Collins Pocket German Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today's language and usage. Clear presentation and colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format. Features include: All the latest words in both languages, such as antivirus, carbon footprint in English, and herunterladbar, Kamerahandy in German. Full GCSE coverage. An in-depth and up-to-date supplement with information about Germany, its people and its language to help you take your learning to the next level. Help with German verbs. Clear... read more

By far the largest and most up-to-date single-volume English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary available and endorsed by academics worldwide, the Oxford Chinese Dictionary has been designed both for English speakers learning Mandarin Chinese and Mandarin Chinese speakers learning English. It has been produced using the latest lexicographic methods and the unique dictionary resources of Oxford University Press in Oxford and Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press in Beijing, together with an international body of expert ad... read more

Collins Pocket English Dictionary is the most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a handy supplement, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need -- at your fingertips. This new edition of the Collins Pocket English Dictionary provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Word Web -- our ... read more

The perfect stocking filler for the language lover!Collins Gem English Dictionary is the world's best-selling small dictionary. With its clear definitions, spelling and grammar tips, and a supplement of words and phrases from Shakespeare, this handy dictionary is the ideal portable companion. This gift edition of the Gem English Dictionary gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. It contains clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis and provides help with spelling and difficult pronunciation. The c... read more

Whether on a train from Beijing to Shanghai or sitting under a tree in Berkeley, you can be practicing your Chinese with this quick and easy-to-use set of flashcards. Chinese in a Flash Volume 1 has a full range of features to help beginners and intermediate learners through character recognition, vocabulary recognition, revision, and testing. It includes indexes by radical, stroke count, and alphabetically by pinyin romanization.

This is the reissued Oxford Colour French Dictionary Plus. This dictionary is an effective and practical reference tool for any student, adult learners, or travellers. It is especially user-friendly, with a colourful design that makes it easy to find the word you are looking for quickly. It also has usage notes, giving you help with tricky and frequently occurring words, verb lists, and grammar notes. The up-to-date centre section helps you build your vocabulary. The main focus of this section is to help you build your vocabulary. ... read more

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100 years after its first publication, the twelfth edition of this world-famous bestseller gives the most up-to-date picture of the English language today.
The original 1911 edition, revolutionary at the time for its focus on current English and its use of illustrative examples, combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This centenary edition continues this ground-breaking tradition, giving you rich authoritative coverage of English as it is used today.
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Chambers Paperback Thesaurus helps you find the right word for every occasion. It provides alternatives for about 9,000 common English words and also gives words with the opposite meaning (antonyms) where appropriate. In addition, there are around 200 panels that contain lists of words ranging from the technical (phobias, parts of the brain, architectural terms) to the more general (breeds of dog, currencies of the world, types of cake). Key features include: over 155,000 synonyms and antonyms; suitable for school and general use; ... read more