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Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of LGBTQ+: An A–Z of Gender and
Book SynopsisFeel confident in the ABCs of LGBTQ+ Language is a key path to awareness, acceptance and empowerment. It's central to understanding the world and the communities we live in, but it can often be tricky to keep up with correct and ever-evolving terminology. This easy-to-use dictionary introduces the most essential vocabulary surrounding LGBTQ+ identities. Whether you're questioning your own identity or simply interested in learning more, this useful guide will help you navigate the world with knowledge, understanding and kindness.
£6.99
Scholastic Wicked Words
Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about WICKED WORDS, includinghow to be very rude ... without anybody knowing, some murkyMedieval jokes and what to say if someone calls you mundungus, hackumor jabbernowl. With a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestsellingtitles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generationof Terry Deary fans.
£8.54
Cornerstone The Complete Uxbridge English Dictionary: I'm
Book SynopsisDo words fail you? Never again, once you've become the proud owner of The Complete Uxbridge English Dictionary. Every word has a meaning, but over the years those meanings change. Dip into these helpfully illustrated pages and you'll find many of the words you use every day without ever realising that their up-to-date definition is something entirely different. Words like 'bunny' (rather like a bun), or 'cherish' (rather like a chair), 'Cardiology' (the study of knitwear) or 'buggery' (the study of insects), 'Venezuala' (a gondola with a harpoon) or 'Norway' (a Geordie exclamation of surprise), 'ivy' (the Roman for "four") or 'faculty' (cockney for "there's no more PG Tips").Thanks to The Complete Uxbridge English Dictionary you can now use familiar, everyday words in total confidence, fully appraised of their latest meanings. Happy wording!Trade ReviewIf the 2016 lexicon is just too bleak, take refuge in the most comprehensive list of Uxbridge definitions to date from the wags at BBC Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. -- Stocking Filler of the Year * The Times *
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers 101 Ways to Win at SCRABBLE
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers SCRABBLE Family Dictionary
Book SynopsisSettle family disputes with an updated Scrabble dictionary!This easy-to-use paperback dictionary contains valid Scrabble words between 2-8 letters in length and has been updated with new words from Collins Official Scrabble Words.The short definitions, given for every main word listed, have been updated for this new edition, and allow players to check meanings of words without having to consult another dictionary.Collins SCRABBLE Family Dictionary is endorsed by Mattel and is an essential reference for all Scrabble game enthusiasts, from regular recreational players to families playing with children.2024 Mattel. SCRABBLE and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel
£9.49
Faber & Faber Dictionary of British Sign Language Compiled by
Book SynopsisBritish Sign Language (B.S.L.) is the visual gestural language of the Deaf community in Britain and is the first or preferred language of over 70,000 people. This is the first major B.S.L./English Dictionary to be published. It contains over 1,800 photographed sign entries ordered by linguistic principles according to the visual characteristics of the language. Each entry is notated with a description of how to produce the sign. A guide to the meaning(s) of each sign is provided in English. The dictionary will be of particular interest to hearing and Deaf people (and their tutors) engaged in learning B.S.L. or English as a second language. Whether you want to learn B.S.L or teach it - or just improve your vocabulary - the Dictionary of British Sign Language is the authoritative place to begin.The Dictionary of British Sign Language was compiled for the British Deaf Association by the Deaf Studies Research Unit at the University of Durham.
£36.00
Le Robert Dictionnaire de Synonymes Nuances et Contraires
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£16.62
Faber & Faber Afterliff
Book SynopsisA liff is a familiar object or experience that English has no word for. Afterliff, its long-awaited sequel, corrects this disgraceful oversight by recycling the names found on signposts.This brilliant successor to Douglas Adams'' and John Lloyd''s 1983 classic The Meaning of Liff features over 900 essential new definitions, including:Anglesey n.Hypothetical object at which a lazy eye is looking.Badlesmeare n.One who dishonestly ticks the ''I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions'' box.Caterham n.An overwhelming desire to use the Pope''s hat as an oven glove.Clavering ptcpl v.Pretending to text when alone and feeling vulnerable in public.Eworthy adj.Of a person: worth emailing but not worth phoning or meeting.Kanumbra n.The sense that someone is standing behind you.Ljubljana interj.What people say to the dentist on the wa
£10.44
Quarto Publishing PLC The Hobbit Encyclopedia
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£23.80
Pan Macmillan The Deeper Meaning of Liff
Book SynopsisDouglas Adams created all the various and contradictory manifestations of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: radio, novels, TV, computer game, stage adaptations, comic book and bath towel. He lectured and broadcast around the world and was a patron of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Save the Rhino International. Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge, UK and lived with his wife and daughter in Islington, London, before moving to Santa Barbara, California, where he died suddenly in 2001. In addition to Hitchhiker, He is also the author of the Dirk Gently novels: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul and the unfinished The Salmon of Doubt.John Lloyd is a television producer and writer and has worked on programmes such as Not the Nine O'Clock News, Spitting Image, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Blackadder and QI.
£11.69
Oxford University Press Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current
Book SynopsisIts excellent coverage of essential English vocabulary and clear, accessible style make this revised edition of the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English ideal for general everyday use. Straightforward definitions are accompanied by plenty of example sentences to show how words behave in the language. Usage notes on tricky parts of English help you distinguish between commonly confused words, such as complementary and complimentary, orforbear and forebear, as well as giving advice on grammar. The Effective English section in the centre of the dictionary is packed with advice on how to use English in a variety of situations, such as writing CVs or letters of complaint. This revised edition has been completely redesigned and now contains even more practical help with correspondence. The clear layout and attractive two-colour design enable you to find the infromation you want quickly and easily, and the uncomplicated definitions give you the most accurate picture of the lan
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Official SCRABBLE Words
Book SynopsisThe ultimate Scrabble bible!The latest official Scrabble word list, endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play, contains all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins.The book lists every word valid for Scrabble play in alphabetical order without definitions.Endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play from 1st January 2025, lists all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins.Based on Collins English Dictionary, this is the most comprehensive Scrabble word list ever, including World English from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA brought together in a single list.With more than 280,000 permissible words, including inflected forms, this is the ideal training and adjudication tool for everyone playing Scrabble.Endorsed by Mattel and WESPA (the World English-Language Scrabble Players'' Association) this is the essential reference for all Scrabble players.2024 Mattel. SCRABBLE and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel
£16.99
Oxford University Press Oxford Picture Dictionary EnglishArabic
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Picture English/Arabic Dictionary provides a fully integrated vocabulary development program, progressing from essential words to the more complex, delivered in short, thematic units. This edition still features the rich and vibrant illustrations that the Oxford Picture Dictionary is known and loved for. These illustrations present vocabulary in meaningful, real-life contexts to ensure success outside of class. So, what''s new in the Third Edition? 11 new and expanded topics. What words do students need to navigate a doctor''s appointment? Or on their first day at a new job? New and expanded topics - Illnesses and Medical Conditions, Health Insurance, Cyber Safety, Job Search, Career Planning, Soft Skills, First Day on the Job, Inside a Company, Information Technology, Digital Literacy, Internet Research - focus on the important life skills students needtoday.Updated activitiesand an increased focus on 21st century skills help students prepare for work, academic study, and citizenship.A focus on Oxford 3000 vocabulary ensures students learn the most useful and important words.
£30.97
Oxford University Press Compact Oxford Dictionary Thesaurus
Book SynopsisThis brand-new edition of the Compact Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus is a great reference tool, combining a dictionary and thesaurus integrated into one volume, making it ideal for all your language needs.
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd English for Everyone English Idioms
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£15.29
T&p Books Thematische woordenschat Nederlands-Japans - 9000 woorden
Book SynopsisT&P BOOKS WOORDENLIJSTEN zijn bedoeld om u te helpen vreemde woorden te leren, te onthouden, en te bestuderen. De woordenschat bevat meer dan 9000 veel gebruikte woorden die thematisch geordend zijn. DIT WOORDENBOEK BEVAT 256 ONDERWERPEN ZOALS: basisconcepten, getallen, kleuren, maanden, seizoenen, meeteenheden, kleding en accessoires, eten & voeding, restaurant, familieleden, verwanten, karakter, gevoelens, emoties, ziekten, stad, dorp, bezienswaardigheden, winkelen, geld, huis, thuis, kantoor, werken op kantoor, import & export, marketing, werk zoeken, sport, onderwijs, computer, internet, gereedschap, natuur, landen, nationaliteiten en meer ... BIJZONDERE KENMERKEN VAN DE WOORDENSCHAT: de woorden zijn gerangschikt naar hun betekenis, niet volgens alfabet, de woorden worden weergegeven in drie kolommen om bestudering en zelftesten te vergemakkelijken, woorden in groepen worden verdeeld in kleine blokken om het leerproces te vergemakkelijken, de woordenschat biedt een handige en eenvoudige beschrijving van elk buitenlands woord. DEZE T&P BOOKS WOORDENSCHAT: Is aanbevolen als aanvulling bij iedere taalcursus; geschiktvoor de beginnende en gevorderde student; is handig voor dagelijks gebruik, bestudering en zelftesten.
£14.01
Saraband A Scots Dictionary of Nature
Book SynopsisScotland is a nation of dramatic weather and breathtaking landscapes - of nature resplendent. And, over the centuries, the people who have lived, explored and thrived in this country have developed a rich language to describe their surroundings: a uniquely Scottish lexicon shaped by the very environment itself. A Scots Dictionary of Nature brings together - for the first time - the deeply expressive vocabulary customarily used to describe land, wood, weather, birds, water and walking in Scotland. Artist Amanda Thomson collates and celebrates these traditional Scots words, which reveal ways of seeing and being in the world that are in danger of disappearing forever. What emerges is a vivid evocation of the nature and people of Scotland, past and present; of lives lived between the mountains and the sky.Trade Review"Delightful ... A celebration of Scotland's great outdoors, this is a lovely book to have on the coffee table. Easy to read and interesting to rifle through." Scottish Field; "So good." Robert Macfarlane; "Full of words and expressions which ...[are] ripe for reappropriation." Scotsman; "A reminder of how easily the beauty of language and its connection with nature can be lost." Herald; "A stunning wee book detailing some of the wonderfully inventive Scots words that document the world around us." The List; "...a delight to leaf through" Herald
£9.99
Sociedad General Espanola de Libreria Vitamina A1 : Exercises Book with free coded
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£23.52
Wellfleet Press Learn American Sign Language Updated Edition
£21.00
Oxford University Press The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar
Book SynopsisThis book is an accessible and authoritative A-Z that provides up-to-date definitions of over 1,600 current grammatical terms, with hundreds of useful example sentences and helpful quotations from the scholarly literature. An invaluable guide to all those interested in the English language.Trade ReviewAn in-depth explanation of grammatical terms for writers, those who teach writing and grammar, or who love words and their combinations. This is a world of information in an inexpensive package. * Library Journal *In this second edition, Bas Aarts, as a leading academic grammarian, has added his authority to an already highly-respected vade mecum to English grammar. The comprehensive up-to-date coverage of the book brings a balanced in-depth treatment of the variant grammatical terminologies that can be so confusing. This makes it an indispensable reference guide for students, teachers, academics and anyone challenged or fascinated by the world of English grammar. * Professor Geoffrey Leech, Lancaster University *Review from previous edition grammar as the total system of the language ... well defined and well illustrated with quotations from grammarians ancient and modern." * Times Literary Supplement *This is an excellent, scholarly work, yet outstandingly practical and genuinely accessible by any reader seeking better to understand existing grammar texts. * Reference Reviews *
£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Scrabble Ultimate SCRABBLETM Dictionary
Book SynopsisA beautifully-designed gift package showcasing the most comprehensive Scrabble resource ever, the perfect reference work for all players. Now fully updated with all official words, it includes an exhaustive list of every valid word playable in Scrabble. Comes with a supplement with hints and tips for improving your game.Presented in three sections, this book includes a comprehensive dictionary with short definitions of all playable words of two to nine letters in length, and a section with a full listing of all playable words of ten to fifteen letters in length and a supplement packed with advice on how to improve your game.Provides quick and easy access to all playable words in Scrabble, making words easier to remember and adding interest to most social games, whether you're a beginner or a veteran! With succinct and practical definitions for every word of between two and nine letters, players can check meanings of words without having to consult a second dictionary.Collins Scrabble dictionaries are officially endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players.2024 Mattel. SCRABBLE and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel
£22.50
Oxford University Press Diccionario Oxford Escolar para Estudiantes de
Book SynopsisThis expanded, updated edition contains enhanced coverage of modern American and British English.
£15.96
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Essential English Dictionary Cambridge
Book SynopsisA small, low-level monolingual English dictionary for beginners and pre-intermediate learners of English.
£23.28
HarperCollins Publishers SCRABBLE Dictionary
Book SynopsisAn essential resource for all Scrabble enthusiasts.Not sure if a word is valid in Scrabble play?Collins SCRABBLE Dictionary is fully updated to include all valid words between 2 and 9 letters in length from the latest official Scrabble word list, making it a must-have to settle disputes over eligible words.Short definitions are given for every main word listed, allowing players to check meanings of words without having to consult another dictionary.Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble play, from competitions to friendly games.2024 Mattel. SCRABBLE and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Collins COBUILD Advanced American English
Book SynopsisThis new third edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced American English Dictionary has been revised and updated to include up-to-date coverage of today''s English in a clear, attractive format.This dictionary is ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of American English. It covers all the words, phrases, and idioms that students need to learn and master to be able to speak and write effective English. With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. Thousands of examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts.Additional information is provided throughout to help learners improve their knowledge of collocation, etymology, and synonymy. Informative and relevant vocabulary panels show how words are used in a range of everyday contexts.In addition, this dictionary offers learners guidance on how to communicate effectively in American English. The
£24.64
HarperCollins Publishers Gem School Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.The perfect mini dictionary for all students aged 11 and above. Updated to include around 20,000 entries, with all the words you must know for school and exams, in the best-selling Gem format.This handy mini-sized dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for use in class and at home.Containing over 20,000 entries with up-to-date definitions relating to Covid-19 (coronavirus, lockdown), environmental issues (biodegradable, deforestation, global warming, sustainable), and technology (avatar, cloud, meme, stream, virtual), as well as national curriculum subject vocabulary, this dictionary is the perfect reference tool for students up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE.Including a guide to punctuation, spelling and grammar, this handy dictionary will give students confidence in class, and support them during home study.
£6.23
Oxford University Press New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors
Book SynopsisThe New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors is the essential A to Z guide for everyone who works with words. Drawing on the expertise of the Oxford Languages department, it provides authoritative advice on those words and names which raise questions time after time because of spelling, capitalization, hyphenation, and cultural or historical context. As well as lexical terms, there are many proper names included: from place names and personal names to names of institutions, literary references, and books of the Bible. Entries give full coverage of recommended spellings, variant forms, confusable words, hyphenation, capitalization, foreign and specialist terms, proper names, and abbreviations. It is an essential tool for writers, editors, publishers, journalists, and web editors, and together with New Hart''s Rules and the New Oxford Spelling Dictionary forms the complete editorial reference set.Trade Reviewa useful handbook for all sorts of reasons, with many abbreviations and proper names included * Michèle Clarke, Editing Matters (SfEP) *Table of ContentsPreface ; Guide to the dictionary ; Abbreviations used in the dictionary ; A to Z ; Prime Ministers of Great Britain and of the United Kingdom ; Presidents of the United States of America ; Members of the European Union ; Greek alphabet ; Diacritics, accents, and special sorts ; Mathematical symbols ; SI units ; Metric prefixes ; Chemical elements
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Childrens Dictionary
Book SynopsisGift a love of words with this beautifully designed children''s dictionaryFor children aged 7 and over, this dictionary contains up-to-date coverage of a range of everyday and curriculum vocabulary.This book is designed to build confidence and develop language and dictionary skills at home and in the classroom in preparation for secondary school.It offers additional language tips and carefully selected and annotated illustrations to help students with more complex language. The Word Wizard section provides in-depth support on spelling, punctuation and grammar.The Children''s Dictionary has a wide range of the latest vocabulary from different subject areas with example sentences and tips on grammar and spelling to help students understand how to use language more effectively. Synonyms and antonyms are provided to help build vocabulary.Beautiful annotated illustrations add an extra dimension and provide additional information on a range of topic areas.Trade Review“Both my 8 year old daughter and I are very impressed by this dictionary! As soon as we received it we set it a challenge… could it contain all of my daughter's weekly spellings for the week? Would it be able to help her place these spellings into sentences? It's a resounding yes! The dictionary is very well laid out, perfect for any key stage two child.” – Toppsta Reviewer “Lovely illustrations to help with greater understanding we think this dictionary is 5 star and would highly recommend.” – Toppsta Reviewer “This is an absolutely fantastic dictionary. It is a great resource for confident readers as there is so much detail available.” – Toppsta Reviewer “Great dictionary for kids. Arrived quickly and packaged well. Perfect size for reading and learning new words.” – Toppsta Reviewer
£11.69
Oxford University Press Oxford Picture Dictionary EnglishChinese
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Picture English/Chinese Dictionary provides a fully integrated vocabulary development program, progressing from essential words to the more complex, delivered in short, thematic units. This edition still features the rich and vibrant illustrations that the Oxford Picture Dictionary is known and loved for. These illustrations present vocabulary in meaningful, real-life contexts to ensure success outside of class. So, what''s new in the Third Edition? 11 new and expanded topics. What words do students need to navigate a doctor''s appointment? Or on their first day at a new job? New and expanded topics - Illnesses and Medical Conditions, Health Insurance, Cyber Safety, Job Search, Career Planning, Soft Skills, First Day on the Job, Inside a Company, Information Technology, Digital Literacy, Internet Research - focus on the important life skills students needtoday.Updated activitiesand an increased focus on 21st century skills help students prepare for work, academic study, and citizenship.A focus on Oxford 3000 vocabulary ensures students learn the most useful and important words.
£30.97
Oxford University Press Concise Oxford EnglishArabic Dictionary of
Book SynopsisConciseDesigned to meet the needs both of the Arabic speaker who is learning English and of the English speaker who is learning Arabic.BL Records the different levels of usage met with in newspapers, radio, television, and films.BL Where familiar, colloquial, and slang levels are indicated, the major Arabic dialectal equivalents are given.
£15.99
Oxford University Press Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
Book SynopsisDrawing on the unique resources of the Oxford English Dictionary and offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney ''abaht'' to the American term ''zowie'', this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries. The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang is a fascinating and entertaining collection, packed with illustrative quotations and providing full details of origins and dates of first printed use. The text contains expressions from around the English-speaking world such as ''dork'' and ''cockamamie'' (North America) and ''giggle-house'' and ''Jimmy Woodser'' (Australia). As well as the A-Z listing of terms, the book contains a comprehensive thematic index, enabling users to home in on particular areas of interest, such as the body, food and drink, and human behaviour. Full of surprises, this is an essential read for word lovers and anyone with an interest in language.Trade ReviewThis book is a gab-fest. * Christopher Hirst, The Independent *Table of ContentsPREFACE TO SECOND EDITION; INTRODUCTION TO FIRST EDITION; PRONUNCIATION SYMBOLS; PRINCIPAL ABBREVIATIONS; DICTIONARY; THEMATIC INDEX
£12.34
Random House USA Inc Across the Universe
£20.40
Merriam-Webster Incorporated MerriamWebsters Collegiate Dictionary
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£24.00
Kodansha America, Inc Kodansha Kanji Dictionary, The: The World's Most
Book SynopsisAnswers the need for an easy-to-use kanji dictionary that is compact enough to be easily carried around, yet detailed enough to satisfy the practical needs of the serious learner. The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary answers the need for an easy-to-use kanji dictionary that is compact enough to be easily carried around, yet detailed enough to satisfy the practical needs of the serious learner. Its basic goal is to give the learner a thorough understanding of how kanji are used in contemporary Japanese by providing instant access to a wealth of information on the meanings, readings and compounds for the most frequently used kanji. Thanks to the author's ground-breaking locator system SKIP (System of Kanji Indexing by Patterns), the user can locate characters as quickly and as accurately as in alphabetical dictionaries.Trade Review"Unrivaled in terms of both quantity and quality . . . this dictionary will satisfy the needs of kanji learners the world over." —Shigeko Miyazaki, Chair of the Board, Association for Japanese-Language Teaching (AJALT)
£60.00
The New York Review of Books, Inc A Dictionary of Symbols
Book SynopsisA classic encyclopedia of symbols by Catalan polymath Joan Cirlot that illuminates the symbolic underpinnings of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art.Juan Eduardo Cirlot’s A Dictionary of Symbols is a feat of scholarship, an act of the imagination, and a tool for contemplation, as well as a work of literature, a reference book that is as indispensable as it is brilliant and learned. Cirlot was a composer, a poet, an art critic, and a champion of modern art whose interest in surrealism helped to bring him to the study of symbolism. Carl Jung, Mircea Eliade, René Guénon, Erich Fromm, and Gaston Bachelard also helped to shape his thinking in a book that explores the space between the world at large and the world within, where, as Cirlot sees it, nothing is meaningless, everything is significant, and everything is in some way related to something else. Running from “abandonment” to “zone” by way of “flute” and “whip,” spanning the cultures of the world, and including a wealth of visual images to further bring the reality of the symbol home, A Dictionary of Symbols, here published for the first time in English in its original, significantly enlarged form, is a luminous and illuminating investigation of the works of eternity in time.
£25.60
Oxford University Press Fowlers Concise Dictionary of Modern English
Book SynopsisFowler's Concise Dictionary of Modern English Usage is an invaluable quick-reference work, providing clear, practical and up-to-date guidance on questions of grammar, spelling, style, and word choice. Jeremy Butterfield has judiciously revised the text to reflect the English usage practices and concerns of the 21st century.Trade ReviewThis book is useful and, like Hamilton says of the full version, of general interest and even enjoyable. * Ray Ward, Committee Member and Trustee, Queens English Society, London, UK *a fascinating work of reference * Methodist Recorder *Table of ContentsPreface ; Abbreviations ; Phonetic Transcriptions ; Glossary ; Fowler's Concise Dictionary of Modern English Usage
£13.77
Bodleian Library The First English Dictionary 1604: Robert
Book SynopsisHere is a real treat for lovers of English – the very first dictionary in our language. Contrary to popular opinion, this honour goes not to Samuel Johnson, whose definitive tome appeared in 1755, but to Robert Cawdrey, who published his Table Alphabeticall in 1604. Written for the benefit of Ladies, Gentlewomen or any other unskilfull persons, this was not a book for scholars but was aimed squarely at the non-fiction best-seller list of its day. It is a treasure-house of meaning, bristling with arresting and eminently quotable definitions. For example geometrie is the ‘art of measuring the earth’, and hecticke is ‘inflaming the hart, and soundest parts of the bodie’, while barbarian is ‘a rude person’, and a concubine is a ‘harlot, or light huswife’. Cawdrey did set out to create an exhaustive catalogue of the language but rather a guide which would unlock the mystery of hard usual English wordes, borrowed from the Hebrew, Greeke, Latine, or French for educated gentlefolk encountering new words which English was then absorbing at a phenomenal rate. Every entry in this list of 2,543 words sheds interesting light on early modern life and the development of the language. This edition, prepared from the sole surviving copy of the first edition, now in the Bodleian Library, also includes an extensive introduction setting the dictionary in its historical, social and literary context, and exploring the unusual and interesting career of its little-known author. Published eight years ahead of the first of the first Italian dictionary and 35 years ahead of the first French dictionary, this work shows Cawdrey as a man ahead of his time and foreshadows the phenomenal growth of English and its eventual triumph as the new global lingua franca.Trade Review"It is magicke, inchaunting, and makyth me to maffle and bleate. A fulgent thing, deserving of great claritude.”—Stephen Fry "Previously, no-one had imagined what today seems so blindingly obvious, that a dictionary should run seamlessly, from A-Z … It is difficult to overemphasize its importance to the English language."—Simon Winchester “This is a gnarled, rude, fierce old dictionary and utterly without ‘calliditie’ (‘craftiness, or deceit’). It may not provide much ‘clavicorde’ (‘mirth’) and it certainly ‘maffles’ (‘stammers’), but it also ‘inchaunts’ (‘bewitches’).”—New York Sun “Wordsmiths, your ship has come in: A new book—well, sort of new—should keep you pleasantly perusing till dawn. . . . Few books are as delightful as this compendium, thought to be the first alphabetical dictionary.”—Julia Keller, Chicago Tribune
£10.44
Oxford University Press Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary Paperback
Book SynopsisOxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the world's bestselling advanced level dictionary for learners of English. The 10th edition builds English vocabulary better than ever before and leads the way to more confident, successful communication in English.Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, or OALD, 10th edition is your complete guide to learning English vocabulary with definitions that learners can understand, example sentences showing language in use, and the new Oxford 3000 and Oxford 5000 word lists providing core vocabulary that every student needs to learn.OALD is more than a dictionary. Take your English skills to the next level with extra resources and practice including the online iSpeaker and iWriter, or practise words anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.CEFR Level: B2 C2Build your vocabularyWithover 1,000 new words and meanings (chatbot, fake news, microplastic, woke) and afully revised A-Z with up-to-date example sentences, Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 10th edition builds English vocabulary better than ever before.Over 60,000 words, 79,000 phrases, 89,000 meanings and 109,000 examplesVisual Vocabulary Builder including NEW illustrations for topic vocabularyNEW Oxford 3000 and Oxford 5000 keywords, graded by CEFR levelNEW OPAL (Oxford Phrasal Academic Lexicon) word lists teach academic keywordsNEW Online topic dictionaries fully revised and graded by level90 NEW Homophones notes help distinguish words that sound the sameTake your English skills to the next levelPrepare for speaking exams and presentations using the Oxford Speaking Tutor and iSpeaker with pronunciation videos and additional material online - NEW pronunciation videos and additional material online Prepare for exams (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL) and written assignments using the Oxford Writing Tutor including a NEW section on letters and emails and a NEW spread on Writing an articleUse the online iWriter to plan, write and review your written workListen to all the headwords, variants and verb forms in both British and American English accents online or on the appListen to example sentences in both British and American English accents on the appThe dictionary that enhances your teachingUPDATEDOxford Text Checker go online to check any text against the Oxford 3000, 5000, and OPAL written word lists, and create your own gap-fill activities and word lists to use in classOnline teacher resources including lesson plans, video walkthroughs, and classroom and self-study activities:50 NEW worksheets for topic vocabulary and grammar7 NEW or revised lesson plans with teacher's notes and worksheets to help you make the most of the dictionary's features including the A-Z, iWriter, iSpeaker/Speaking Tutor, vocabulary building and Oxford 3000
£48.85
HarperCollins Publishers Gem School Thesaurus Trusted support for learning
Book SynopsisThe home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.A fantastic mini school thesaurus for age 11 and above in the best-selling Gem format to help you find the right word every time.Written specially to help with school work and homework, you will find thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with examples to show context for every synonym listed.This mini thesaurus has a useful supplement to provide help with finding the right word.Every entry has a definition, and each alternative word is followed by its own example, helping you decide which word is the most appropriate to use.The perfect companion to the new Collins Gem School Dictionary, and an indispensable tool for any secondary school student aged 11 and above.Using a thesaurus has never been easier!
£6.23
Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Rhyming Dictionary
Book SynopsisRosalind Fergusson has worked extensively as an editor, lexicographer and writer for over twenty years. Her previous publications include THE PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF PROVERBS, THE PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS and CHOOSE YOUR BABY'S NAME. She is currently working on THE PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF ABBREVIATIONS. She is married and lives in Newington, nr Sittingbourne, Kent.
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd Penguin Pocket Rhyming Dictionary
Book SynopsisNeed a rhyme but can''t spare the time? Want to make your jingles tingle or crack the code to the ode? Penguin Pocket Rhyming Dictionary is an indispensable companion for anyone who writes verse. Clearly arranged and easy to use, it offers an astonishingly wide range of rhymes for words, from the common to the obscure.
£12.34
Oxford University Press Oxford Learners Pocket Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Learner''s Pocket Dictionary makes it easy for students to find what they want to know. The Oxford 3000 keywords show the most frequent and the most useful words students need to know at this level. As well as meanings, there are thousands of examples which show how to use words, and grammar patterns to show how to avoid mistakes. It is really handy for exam revision and as a quick reference guide to English vocabulary.
£16.91
Oxford Univ PR The Oxford Dictionary of Rhyming Slang Oxford
Book SynopsisRhyming slang is a subject of perennial interest to the general language-conscious public. Entries are arranged in subject areas, such as clothing, food and drink, and animals. John Ayto explores the range and development of rhyming slang during its 150 year history, from traditional Cockney Rhyming Slang to the popney rhyming slang of today.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition An exemplary piece of editing . . . Ayto's book is the best and most entertaining so far * The Spectator *Covers virtually every aspect of the human condition * Evening Standard *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION; THEMATIC SECTIONS; INDEX
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Oxford University Press Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus
Book SynopsisThis combined dictionary and thesaurus is the smallest hardback in the Oxford range. The Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is a convenient, compact, and portable reference book to help with studies or to solve everyday language problems and puzzles, wherever you are. This second edition features a brand new layout. The thesaurus entry for a word sits directly alongside the dictionary entry so that you do not have to hunt around the page to find the word you are looking for. A new centre section gives encyclopedic information such as lists of countries and capitals, rivers and lakes, kings, queens, and prime ministers, as well as collective nouns, helping you to broaden your knowledge.Packed with help and information, the Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is the ideal small reference book for home, school, or work.
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St. Martin's Publishing Group The Word Nerd Dictionary of Obscure Enchanting
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Barcharts German Vocabulary 1000 Flash Cards
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Edinburgh University Press Concise Scots Dictionary
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1999, this new edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect modern Scots usage, alongside coverage of older Scots. Combining accessible style, clear layout and durable hardback format, this is a user-friendly and robust dictionary that you can turn to again and again for reference and enjoyment.
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PublicAffairs,U.S. The Devil's Financial Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe Devil's Financial Dictionary skewers the plutocrats and bureaucrats who gave us exploding mortgages, freakish risks, and banks too big to fail. And it distills the complexities, absurdities, and pomposities of Wall Street into plain truths and aphorisms anyone can understand.An indispensable survival guide to the hostile wilderness of today's financial markets, The Devil's Financial Dictionary delivers practical insights with a scorpion's sting. It cuts through the fads and fakery of Wall Street and clears a safe path for investors between euphoria and despair. Staying out of financial purgatory has never been this much fun.Definitions include:DAY-TRADER, n. See IDIOT.FEE, n. A tiny word with a teeny sound, which nevertheless is the single biggest determinant of success or failure for most investors. Those who keep fees as low as possible will, on average, earn the highest possible returns.Trade Review"Part social commentary, part instruction manual, Zweig's book is must-reading for anyone who presumes or desires to understand the investment world... Like the book in which they're contained, each of Zweig's entries is pointed, witty, and revealing of important and useful truths. The Devil himself, a.k.a., [Ambrose] Bierce, would be proud." --TIME "The perfect stocking stuffer for anyone remotely interested in finance." --Business Insider "The Devil's Financial Dictionary is witty, irreverent, skeptical and humorous--making it an entertaining read for those within and outside the financial industry." --Manhattan Book Review "Consistently yields pleasure and insight... Thanks to the author's staggering command of his subject, readers of this book will shed costly misconceptions and acquire wisdom that, if accompanied by patience, could pay off richly. The serious message embedded in the book's humor is that investors who pay attention to stock market lore and Wall Street hype are their own worst enemies in securing their financial future." --BARRONS "Inspired by Ambrose Bierce's masterpiece The Devil's Dictionary, Jason Zweig takes an equally beautiful and cynical view of the entire finance industry." --Farnam Street "This is the most amusing presentation of the principles of finance that I have ever seen." --Robert J. Shiller, professor of finance, Yale University; Nobel laureate in economics; author of Irrational Exuberance "Someone had to write a short, punchy book on the fibs and fables of Wall Street during this second Gilded Age for the extravagantly-paid manipulators of our financial system. Happily for readers--whether wise, naive, or victimized--journalist Jason Zweig picked up the challenge, and ran for the winning touchdown with it. Laugh, cry, and learn as you enjoy the sparkling Devil's Financial Dictionary." --John C. Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group; author of Common Sense on Mutual Funds "A delightfully humorous and stunningly irreverent Ambrose Bierce for financial markets. This satirical critique of what passes for wisdom on Wall Street belongs on the bookshelf of every serious investor." --Burton G. Malkiel, professor of finance emeritus, Princeton University; author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street "Open this wonderful book to any page. Try not to laugh. I dare you." --James Grant, Grant's Interest Rate Observer "Jason Zweig's book is absolutely marvelous. It combines wicked humor, scholarly etymology, and superb advice. If you have money invested, you must read this book; if you don't, read it anyway for pure fun." --William F. Sharpe, emeritus professor of finance, Stanford University; Nobel laureate in economics "You'll love this book. Zweig cuts through financial hypocrisy to expose Wall Street's cynical core, and does it hilariously. You'll also get some super-smart investment tips. One of my favorite devilish definitions: 'Broker: Buys and sells stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other assets for people who are under the delusion that the broker is doing something other than guesswork.'" --Jane Bryant Quinn, author of Making the Most of Your Money Now "Both witty and wise--with just a refreshing dash of cynicism--The Devil's Financial Dictionary should be on every desk on both Wall Street and Main Street." --John Steele Gordon, author of An Empire of Wealth and The Business of America "Vintage Jason Zweig: entertaining, truthful and oh so telling about Wall Street. The definition of Day Trader -' n. See IDIOT' - says it all. Any investor who does not read this witty, insightful and rueful reminder of Wall Street's financial follies is an IDIOT!" --Consuelo Mack, anchor and executive producer, Consuelo Mack WealthTrack "Jason Zweig has long been a brilliant financial journalist. People who have listened to Jason have shielded their assets from the purveyors of costly and useless advice. In The Devil's Financial Dictionary, Jason turns his wit and insight to arming us with an understanding of the financial terms that too many professionals use to intentionally baffle investors." --Max H. Bazerman, co-director, the Center for Public Leadership, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University; author of The Power of Noticing "Jason Zweig, one of the great truth-tellers in financial journalism, is the spiritual heir to Ambrose Bierce, one of the great satirists in American letters. Both use piercing wit to reveal important truths." --Gary Belsky, coauthor of Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes and How to Correct Them "Broad experience, thorough conversance with history, unusual insight, and dashes of humor and cynicism. This is what you need to understand the world of investing, and this is what you'll find in The Devil's Financial Dictionary by Jason Zweig." --Howard Marks, Co-Chairman, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.; author, The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor "Wall Street frequently uses complex terminology to keep its own customers in the dark. That is why Jason Zweig's The Devil's Financial Dictionary is so refreshing. Zweig, who has a lifetime of experience covering finance, exposes the language of Wall Street with sharp wit, historical perspective, and a skeptic's eye." --Tadas Viskanta, founder and editor, Abnormal Returns, and author of Abnormal Returns: Winning Strategies from the Frontlines of the Investment Blogosphere "THE DEVIL'S FINANCIAL DICTIONARY, n. A compendium of financial jargon observed to induce in its readers nearly continuous spasms of raucous laughter. Has also been known to produce near-fatal episodes of cognitive dissonance in brokers, advisors, and money managers, who should consume its contents with care. Normal individuals, in contrast, may incur a deepening of financial wisdom, a fattening of the wallet, and an uncontrollable urge to steal entire passages for later use." --William J. Bernstein, author of The Four Pillars of Investing and A Splendid Exchange "If finance were stand-up comedy, Jason Zweig would be its Groucho Marx--a serious man with a wild sense of humor: 'Dog: A stock that obeys no command except DOWN'...need I say more?" --Laurence B. Siegel, research director, CFA Institute Research Foundation "'Witty' and 'fun' are two adjectives that may never have been used to describe a dictionary, but they apply to this one. But it is not just jokes; I learned a lot browsing around in this clever little book." --Richard H. Thaler, professor of behavioral science and economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business; author of Misbehaving and co-author of Nudge "Cynical and exceptionally witty, this book shines a light into the unlit corners of finance. After a lot of laughs, I walked away with a less distorted view of reality." --Shane Parrish, CEO of Farnam Street Media "Jason Zweig is a journalist known for his wise investment counsel. But he also has a wicked wit, which is on full display in The Devil's Financial Dictionary. A fun romp for those who don't take themselves too seriously." --Michael J. Mauboussin, head of global financial strategies, Credit Suisse; author of The Success Equation and Think Twice "Fun, interesting, irreverent, and well-informed, Jason Zweig scores again. You'll laugh and cry--and send copies to your friends." --Charles D. Ellis, founder, Greenwich Associates; author of Winning the Loser's Game: Timeless Strategies for Successful Investing "Finally, in language every investor can understand, The Devil's Financial Dictionary lays waste to the hubris of Wall Street. The definition of INDEX FUND should be read over and over again. --Gregory Berns, distinguished professor of neuroeconomics at Emory University; author, Iconoclast and How Dogs Love Us "I tried to write definitions wittier than Jason Zweig's but couldn't. Instead, I laughed, chuckled, and chortled through the book. I bet you will too." --Meir Statman, professor of finance, Santa Clara University; author of What Investors Really Want
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