Subject dictionaries Books
Oxford University Press Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Book SynopsisAn absorbing A-Z which explores the origins and development of over 3,000 words in the English language. Drawing on Oxford's unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring it brings to light the intriguing and often unusual stories of some of our most used words and phrases.Table of ContentsContents Abbreviations and Other Text Conventions Introduction Wordbuilding A-Z Glossary Sources
£21.74
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Mosbys Dictionary of Medicine Nursing Health
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy II. Definitions A-Z III. Illustration Credits IV. Appendixes (at back of book) 1. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) 2. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) 3. Units of Measurement 4. Language Translation Guide 5. American Sign Language and Communications 6. Normal Reference Values 7. Nutrition 8. Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations 9. Range of Motion 10. Infection Control: CDC Isolation Guidelines 11. Diagnosis-Related Groups Appendixes (on endsheets) Spanish-French-English Equivalents of Commonly Used Medical Terms and Phrases The Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List Appendixes (on Evolve) Pharmacology Herbs and Natural Supplements Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, Canada 2012 Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, United States 2012 Medical Terminology Normal Reference Laboratory Values Symbols and Abbreviations
£37.04
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Hippocrates Code: Unraveling the Ancient
Book SynopsisIn this book lies a key for decoding modern medical terminology, a living language that, despite some quirks, is best approached as an ordered system. Rather than presenting a mere list of word elements to be absorbed through rote memorization, The Hippocrates Code offers a thorough, linguistically-centered explanation of the rules of the terminological game, both for the language of medicine and for scientific vocabulary in general. Its careful exposition of Latin and Greek linguistic principles—along with a healthy dose of innovative exercises—empowers students to successfully employ the word elements that are the building blocks of modern medical terminology. Along the way, fascinating discussions of the practice of medicine in the ancient world provide an integral aid to the understanding of medical vocabulary. Code-breakers drawn to language, history, and medicine will be as stimulated as they are enlightened.The Hippocrates Code features: Twenty-eight chapters covering the principles behind the formation of medical vocabulary derived from Latin and Greek, complete with a rich harvest of the most useful prefixes, suffixes, and bases Detailed anatomical diagrams paired with an etymological tour of the human body Selected readings from ancient medical writers, with commentaries that compare and contrast medical practices in antiquity with those of the present day An abundant array of diverse and often ingenious exercises that require critical thinking about the application of word elements. For additional vocabulary practice, exercises, pronunciation aids, and much more The Hippocrates Code companion website: www.hippocratescode.comTrade Review"Innovative, well-conceived, and with real pedagogical, intellectual, and historical value—a very rare combination of merits in the ocean of available options for teaching medical terminology. An additional advantage of the book is the engaging, down-to-earth style of presentation. The abundance of curious facts about ancient medical practice and modern day references will appeal to the savvy and to-the-point pre-med student who does not have much time for highfalutin speech but is nevertheless hungry for new, less well-known information. Wholeheartedly recommended." —Svetla Slaveva-Griffin, Dept. of Classics, Florida State University
£44.19
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Mosbys Medical Dictionary
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy II. Definitions A-Z III. Illustration Credits IV. Appendixes (at back of book) 1. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) 2. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) 3. Units of Measurement 4. Language Translation Guide 5. American Sign Language and Communications 6. Normal Reference Values 7. Nutrition 8. Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations 9. Range of Motion 10. Infection Control: CDC Isolation Guidelines 11. Diagnosis-Related Groups Appendixes (on endsheets) Spanish-French-English Equivalents of Commonly Used Medical Terms and Phrases The Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List Appendixes (on Evolve) Pharmacology Herbs and Natural Supplements Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, Canada 2012 Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, United States 2012 Medical Terminology Normal Reference Laboratory Values Symbols and Abbreviations
£35.14
Vintage Publishing Boultings Velosaurus
Book SynopsisFind yourself confused, nodding along when a rouleur relates how le biscuit was effrité (crumbled)? How today they're feeling Angers (past caring)? Fear no more, for Boulting''s Velosaurus will illuminate, enlighten and, frankly, mislead. In his Velosaurus, ITV Tour de France commentator and cycling writer Ned Boulting provides the ultimate lexicon of nonsense terminology surrounding the esteemed Tour de France. Featuring essential vocabulary like Alpe (an Alp), panache (riding with doomed flamboyance, conscious of the need to renew one's contract), moutarde (any race that ends, begins or passes through the city of Dijon) and maillot (a jumper, obviously), Boulting's Velosaurus is the ideal companion to all things peloton for linguistically-challenged fans of non-automotive two-wheeled sport.''Deserves to be on any Tour de France fan's shelf.'' CycleTrade ReviewIt’s a “dip in and smile” book that deserves to be on any Tour de France fan’s shelf. * Cycle *
£10.44
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Exploring Medical Language Medical Terminology
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£132.74
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Medical Terminology A Short Course
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£82.64
The History Press Ltd The Oxford Plaque Guide
Book SynopsisIncluding handy maps and photographs, this illustrated guide tells the story behind the many and varied plaques to be found adorning buildings, monuments and statues around the university city of Oxford. This is a unique publication, featuring the lives of the amazing Oxford men and women whose contributions to the arts and the sciences, as well as to the greater good of mankind, are commemorated around the city. Impeccably researched, this comprehensive book by an Oxford Blue Badge Guide provides a fresh and enlightening insight into the lives of such luminaries as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Isaiah Berlin and Jane Morris, to name but a few. With fascinating biographical anecdotes on the eminent personalities to whom the plaques are dedicated, it will delight visitors and residents alike.
£9.49
F.A. Davis Company Medical Terminology Simplified
Book SynopsisThe sixth edition of Medical Terminology Simplified helps you build a medical vocabulary frame by frame as you explore each body system through the major combining forms, a comprehensive pathology section, and medical records and evaluations, complemented by true-to-life artwork.
£75.18
Legare Street Press The Students LawDictionary
£21.80
Legare Street Press A Concise Law Dictionary
£23.70
McGraw-Hill Companies Loose Leaf for Medical Language for Modern Health
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£106.20
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Shakespeare and the Environment A Dictionary
Book SynopsisWhile our physical surroundings fashion our identities, we, in turn, fashion the natural elements in which or with which we live. This complex interaction between the human and the non-human already resonated in Shakespeare's plays and poems. As details of the early modern supra- and infra-celestial landscape feature in his works, this dictionary brings to the fore Shakespeare's responsiveness to and acute perception of his environment' and it covers the most significant uses of words related to this concept. In doing so, it also examines the epistemological changes that were taking place at the turn of the 17th century in a society which increasingly tried to master nature and its elements. For this reason, the intersections between the natural and the supernatural receive special emphasis. All in all, this dictionary offers a wide variety of resources that takes stock of the green criticism' that recently emerged in Shakespeare studies and provides a clear and complete overview of thTable of ContentsAcknowledgements List of Illustrations Series Editor’s Preface Abbreviations List of Headwords Introduction A-Z Bibliography Index
£133.00
NOLO Nolos Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
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£29.60
Barcharts, Inc Legal Terminology Quickstudy Law
Book SynopsisNot sure about the meaning of 'curtilage?' Want to find out what 'pro hac vice' entails? The perfect study aid for law students and the ideal quick reference for legal professionals, this up-to-date, comprehensive 3-panel (6-page) guide provides the most commonly used legal termsâcomplete with fluff-free definitionsâin an easy-to-read A-to-Z format. Including such need-to-know terms as, affidavit, defendant ,estoppel, juvenile, quid pro quo, res ipsa loquitur, zoning, and more, this guide proves beyond a reasonable doubt why QuickStudy is America's #1 legal reference chart!
£6.84
Barcharts, Inc Medical Terminology Abbreviations Desktop Easel
Book SynopsisWith a built-in easel this reference tool can stand upright on your desktop workspace for true at-a-glance quick reference. Twenty-one durable laminated pages covering terms and abbreviations essential for students or anyone in the medical or health related fields, medical office and administration, EMT, nurse, medical coding and many more. The hard cardboard backing folds to lay very flat for portability and storage. Topics covered include: Structure of Medical Words Directional Terminology Numerical Values Pathogens Diagnostic & Surgical Procedures The Five Rrh's Synonyms Terminology Glossary A to Z Medical Abbreviations: Dangerous Abbreviations Weights & Measurements Pharmacology Diagnostic Testing Health Assessment Locations & Directions Professional Designations Specialized Areas & Facilities Agencies & Organizations Managed Care Terms & Abbreviations for Anatomy & Body Systems: Skeletal, Nervous, Reproductive, Urinary, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Blood, Endocrine, Integume
£12.60
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc Programmed Learning Approach to Medical
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£99.76
Rowman & Littlefield Historical Dictionary of Uzbekistan
Book SynopsisUzbekistan was established as an independent state in 1991, the rich history of the people and culture extend back thousands of years. Historical Dictionary of Uzbekistan covers several thousand years of Central Asian history, with emphasis on the period from the establishment of a territorialized entity under the Soviet regime called the Uzbek SSR, up through the period of the independent Republic of Uzbekistan. Historical Dictionary of Uzbekistan contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Uzbekistan.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsAcronyms and AbbreviationsChronologyIntroductionDictionaryBibliographyAbout the Authors
£121.50
Rowman & Littlefield Historical Dictionary of Catholicism
Book SynopsisThis work covers the whole history of Catholicism, including the periods of Christian history prior to the present divisions into Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant, but within the earlier periods it focuses on the “story line” that leads to Catholicism in the Roman Rite, and particularly to Roman Catholicism in the United States.The Historical Dictionary of Catholicism, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 500 cross-referenced entries on important persons and places as well as themes such as baptism, contraception, labor, church architecture, the sexual abuse crisis, Catholic history, doctrine and theology, spirituality and worship, moral and social teaching, and church structure. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Catholicism.Table of ContentsEditor’s Foreword (Jon Woronoff)PrefaceReader’s NoteAcronyms and AbbreviationsChronologyIntroductionTHE DICTIONARYAppendixesI: PopesII: Ecumenical CouncilsIII: The Documents of Vatican Council IIIV: Papal EncyclicalsV: PrayersBibliographyIndexAbout the Author
£200.70
Rowman & Littlefield Historical Dictionary of Horror Literature
Book SynopsisStories of vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches, goblins, mummies, and other supernatural creatures have existed for time immemorial, and scary stories are among the earliest types of fictions ever recorded. Historical Dictionary of Horror Literature is an invaluable aid in studying horror literature, including influential authors, texts, terms, subgenres, and literary movements. It contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 400 cross-referenced entries covering authors, subgenres, tropes, awards, organizations, and important terms related to horror. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about horror literature.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsAcronyms and AbbreviationsChronologyIntroductionTHE DICTIONARYBibliographyAbout the Author
£103.50
£32.25
Peter Lang Publishing Inc Chinese Lexicography in the Twentieth Century
Book SynopsisChinese Lexicography in the Twentieth Century provides an in-depth description of the evolution of Chinese lexicography over different stages in the twentieth century. It covers such major types as philological, bilingual, learners, electronic, specialized and special-aspect dictionaries, as well as encyclopedic dictionaries (including encyclopedias).Each chapter concludes with an insightful analysis of the characteristics and prospects of Chinese dictionary making over different periods of time. The book provides, for the first time, a systematic, coherent and phase-by-phase account of Chinese dictionary compilations in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan in the twentieth century. It ends with a comprehensive survey of theoretical explorations of Chinese lexicography, the application of their findings, and significant activities in the century.Table of ContentsChinese philological dictionaries in the 20th century – Chinese bilingual dictionaries in the 20th century – Special and encyclopedic dictionaries in the 20th century – The inception and evolution of Chinese learners dictionaries – The emergence and development of Chinese electronic dictionaries – The 20th-century Chinese lexicography in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan – Theoretical inquiries in Chinese lexicography: An overview – Appendix: The chronology of Chinese history – Major references – Index.
£57.60
Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher Introduction to Medical Terminology
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£126.62
Lulu.com Fundstellen deutscher Reichs- und Bundesgesetze
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£164.89
Alpha Edition Medical Lexicon. A Dictionary Of Medical Science;
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£19.22
Independently Published Constitutional Animal Law
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£14.99
Rockridge Press Medical Terminology Made Simple: Easily Learn,
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£13.49
