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The Pocket Oxford American Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ideal, all-in-one portable reference, with a dictionary and a thesaurus combined in one handy, integrated volume. A word's meanings, synonyms, and antonyms are given in the same entry, allowing the user access to all this information at a glance.
The text is fully updated with the latest lexical content, informed by Oxford's extensive language research program including the Oxford English Corpus, a unique electronic database of more than two billion words that allows us to offer the fullest, most accurate picture of the English language today. Hundreds of new words cover computing, ecology, technology, and many other subjects.
The Dictionary & Thesaurus includes helpful extra features such as a center Reference section, which includes thoroughly updated appendices. Within the text, usage tip boxes help users write more effective English.
A completely redesigned interior lends an open, readable look that makes this reference accessible and easy to use.
All this in a convenient paperback format, perfect for home, school, or work.

The talking Spanish dictionary! This is the electronic version of the latest edition of the highly acclaimed Oxford Spanish Dictionary. Over 20,000 new entries covering the very latest vocabulary from all areas of life today have been added, bringing the total number of words and phrases covered to more than 300,000, with over 500,000 translations. And the dictionary now talks as well. High-quality pronunciation software enables you to click, type, or cut and paste single words, phrases, or even whole paragraphs into a dialogue box and hear them spoken back to you in either European or Mexican Spanish. The perfect way to boost your spoken Spanish skills. User-friendly full text and advanced search features, and a clear, simple interface give you the power and flexibility to make the most of this huge translation resource. You can open the dictionary from any Windows(r) document with a single click; jump directly from one side of the dictionary to the other to check your translations; filter your searches to get exactly what you are looking for; and link to cultural notes, grammar and usage help, and comprehensive verb tables.The dictionary offers the most comprehensive coverage of Latin American Spanish available -all 24 principal varieties of world Spanish are covered: from Spain to Peru, Mexico to the River Plate. For Spanish-speakers, both British and American English are covered. This electronic edition also includes sample letters, CVs, and emails for you to use as templates for your own correspondence -you can cut and paste sections or whole letters as required to ensure your letters and job applications look properly authentic. A section on text-messaging gives you instant access to the abbreviations and emoticons used in Spanish and English today.

This is the electronic edition of the highly acclaimed Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary, containing the latest vocabulary from all areas of life today. User-friendly full text and advanced search features, and a clear, simple interface give you the power and flexibility to make the most of
this huge translation resource, which covers over 360,000 words and phrases, and more than 550,000 translations.
And the dictionary now talks as well. High-quality pronunciation software enables you to click, type, or cut and paste single words, phrases, or even whole paragraphs into a dialogue box and hear them spoken back to you in French. The perfect way to boost your spoken French skills.
You can open the dictionary from any Windows document with a single click; jump directly from one side of the dictionary to the other to check your translations; filter your searches to get exactly what you are looking for; and link to cultural notes, grammar and usage help, and comprehensive verb
tables.
This electronic edition also includes sample letters, CVs, and emails for you to use as templates for your own correspondence -you can cut and paste sections or whole letters as required to ensure your letters and job applications look properly authentic.

This CD-ROM version of the newly updated edition of The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary enables users to perform fast and comprehensive searches of more than half a million definitions, augmented with thousands of new words and meanings. Furnished with a new design, this electronic version
of the Shorter OED provides extensive coverage of world English as well as comprehensive coverage of scientific and technical English. Advanced search options allow users to carry out flexible searches for headwords, abbreviations, derivatives, phrases, references, and other words forms, or to
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*83,000 illustrative quotations from 7,000 authors
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*All major words in English used after 1700, as well as the vocabulary of Shakespeare, Milton, Spenser, and the King James Bible
*Details of rare and obsolete words
With an easy-to-use interface and clear functionality, The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary CD-ROM is the ideal reference.
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This dictionary provides definitions and common usage with numerous example sentences and phrases.

Oxford Japanese Grammar and Verbs is designed for users at all levels as a learning tool or as a revision aid. It can be used to support any Japanese language course and is ideal for use with Oxford's Take off in Japanese and other audio language learning packs. The guide features:

* Brand-new text providing clear and simple explanations * Comprehensive coverage of all the key points of Japanese grammar * Thousands of examples show how the language works * Clear and attractive layout for maximum accessibility * All grammatical terms explained in a glossary * Provides detailed tables of Japanese verbs in an easy-to-use format

Now available for the first time in paperback, The Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary is a landmark in the description of Hindi. It is an essential reference for all those concerned with modern Hindi, whether students, scholars, or translators. The Dictionary reflects the dramatic development of Hindi in the twentieth century, giving extensive coverage of the modern standardized language, both spoken and literary. Its main features are:

Collins South African School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11+. With a very clear design throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and help with work and study.

This new Collins South African School Dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for school work and homework. The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes relevant curriculum vocabulary for students aged 11+.

A special supplement on spelling follows the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems.

This student-friendly dictionary is an invaluable reference for all school students.

Completely redesigned and rewritten, the second edition of Pocket Oxford American Dictionary combines its highly popular packaging with a dramatic revision of the copy, with completely reworded entries throughout. With more than 140,000 words, phrases, and definitions, including a wealth of new words, sample sentences, and usage notes, this marvelous edition makes it easier than ever before to find the correct meaning of a word. The editors have completely rewritten the entries, stressing everyday English to make each definition as accessible as possible. Moreover, they have used the latest evidence from the Oxford English Corpus-a vast database of some two billion words, offering an unparalleled portrait of our language-to uncover the most common and most important meanings of words and phrases in contemporary American English. The editors have organized the meanings in an entry according to these findings, so that the most likely definition of a word occurs first. In addition, the Dictionary features thousands of real examples that highlight how words are used by recognized writers, and it includes hundreds of usage, grammar, and spelling tips based on evidence of real mistakes. Finally, the Dictionary boasts a new page layout, with a more open and accessible design, with an emphasis on readability. The completely revised and redesigned Second Edition draws on the vast wealth of the Oxford English Corpus to provide readers with the clearest vision of American English as it exists today. It is an essential resource for people on the go, who need a portable and reliable guide to our language.

A lively, authoritative, and up-to-date look at the world of rhyming slang, from its origins in London's 19th-century underworld to the buzzwords of 21st-century popney. Arranged by topic, including Crime, Food and Drink, Illness, Money, Sex, and Sport, this highly readable collection is at once an informative source to the story behind some of our most lively expressions and a browser's delight.

This new edition has been specially designed to meet the needs of learners of both Chinese and English. A clear colour layout, up-to-date coverage of everyday words and phrases, and a handy travel supplement make this dictionary the ideal portable companion for both travel and study. Written for those learning Chinese or English for study or for travel, this is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. * Contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's Chinese and English that you will need to know, with a practical supplement for travellers. * Offers extra help with essential vocabulary, and thousands of useful phrases to guide you to the correct translation. * Help with the pronunciation of Chinese words, the dictionary includes pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries. * In addition, the dictionary also includes both simplified and traditional or complex Chinese characters. Simplified characters are generally used in mainland China and Singapore, while traditional characters are mainly used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. * The radical index is a clear guide to looking up Chinese characters, helping the user to navigate the dictionary and find Chinese characters without knowing their pronunciation.

Collins Paperback Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect reference book to broaden users' knowledge, and is ideal for everyday use. Drawn from Collins' 4-billion-word database of today's English, Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus combines a comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives and opposites the user needs. The book is designed for ease of use, with thumb tabs on every page and all entry words highlighted in bold. This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible.

Marking the 40th anniversary of the best-selling Collins Spanish Dictionary, this ninth edition remains the market-leading resource for all advanced learners of the Spanish language. An ideal resource for higher education and professional use, offering wide-ranging coverage of contemporary Spanish and English language. With a wealth of examples and idioms and a clear layout, this edition is the ultimate companion for Spanish language learners. - With over 315,000 references, this is the largest, most advanced Spanish dictionary on the market - The perfect tool for academic use; an essential support for University and A-Level students - Coverage of European and Latin American Spanish - Extensive notes on language, grammar and culture, to help the user with typical translation issues - Thumb tabs on each page with a clear and user-friendly layout - designed so that users find the correct translation quickly - Includes the acclaimed 'Language in Use' supplement to help you communicate in natural, idiomatic Spanish - Thousands of examples and idioms, all based on evidence from a multimillion-word corpus of real Spanish and English "the best and most widely used Spanish-English/English-Spanish dictionary" - The Independent Produced by language experts and scholars, this dictionary is internationally recognised as the number one resource for Spanish language learners.

The latest edition of the Collins Gem Portuguese Dictionary has been fully revised to reflect the latest changes in Portuguese and English. It also comes with a newly updated Phrasefinder supplement making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute Portuguese dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages, such as carbon footprint, social networking, credit crunch, and with Portuguese updated in line with the new Portuguese spelling reform * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a new menu-reader section * FREE download of Collins phrases for your iPod or mobile phone * Clear colour layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology, the Collins Gem Portuguese Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. Includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of difficult words such as get, some, estar, por, and notes about life in Portuguese-speaking countries. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business and leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. Divided into sections such as Getting Around, Accommodation and Complaints, this is an instant reference available when you need it most. Also, new to this edition, is a menu-reader section - a quick guide to the most common words and phrases you will find in Portuguese and Brazilian cafes and restaurants, ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Available free from collinslanguage.com: a trial version of our iPod and mobile phone downloads of the Phrasefinder supplement - the perfect audiovisual guide to all your essential travel phrases. Also available in the Collins Portuguese dictionary range are Collins Portuguese Dictionary, Collins Portuguese Pocket Dictionary and Collins Portuguese Phrasebooks for mobile phone and iPod.

Now updated to include thousands of the newest words, the world's leading large Spanish dictionary remains the perfect tool for all advanced learners of Spanish. This ninth edition of the market-leading Collins Spanish dictionary uses Collins' unique multimillion-word databases of contemporary English and Spanish to offer the user the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. / FREE downloadable version of the full dictionary text - with audio pronunciation / Up-to-date - with thousands of the latest words from a wide range of areas / A wealth of idioms and examples - all based on evidence from a multimillion-word corpus of real Spanish and English / Extensive notes on language, grammar and culture - to help the user with typical translation issues / Coverage of European and Latin American Spanish / Clear and user-friendly colour layout - designed so that users find the correct translation quickly / With the famous Language in Use supplement to help you communicate in natural, idomatic Spanish / With colour thumb tabs on each page / With over 315,000 references, this is the largest Spanish dictionary on the market Other titles in the Collins Spanish Dictionary range include Collins Spanish Dictionary & Grammar and Collins Concise Spanish Dictionary.

Collins, in partnership with prestigious French dictionary publisher Le Robert, is proud to present the latest edition of the Collins Robert Comprehensive French Dictionary on DVD-ROM. With 425,000 words and phrases and over 1 million translations, the 2008 edition of Collins Robert Comprehensive French Dictionary on DVD-ROM gives unrivalled coverage of the French language. This software is the perfect electronic resource for advanced students and language professionals. In addition to the core dictionary content, this DVD-ROM includes: * French and English synonyms * Business vocabulary * Audio pronunciation of 100,000 words * Cultural notes and proverbs * Language in Use guide - construct phrases, write essays, respond to invitations, and more * Direct links between the dictionary and thesaurus * Entry map tool to navigate complex dictionary entries * Feminine forms, verb conjugations and plurals shown at the click of a button To run on your computer, Collins Robert Comprehensive French Dictionary on DVD-ROM requires either: Mac OS 10.3.9 or later; or Windows XP or Vista.

The Oxford English-Urdu Dictionary is the bilingual edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary, which is the world's most authoritative lexicon. It offers Urdu equivalents of almost 125,000 English words and expressions as well as illustrative sentences (with their Urdu translations) to convey the exact meaning of the word or idiom. The dictionary also includes a guide for pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

The Oxford German Dictionary provides authoritative coverage of German and English with over 320,000 words and phrases, and 520,000 translations. Essential grammatical information and language usage notes are provided for both languages. This edition of the Oxford German Dictionary includes cultural notes, providing interesting and helpful information on life in the German- and English-speaking world. In addition, there are boxed notes offering help with language usage and construction, and a centre section covering essential correspondence with sample letters, emails, CVs and resumes, and sections on using the telephone and writing text messages. The colour design and ultra-clear layout make it even easier to find the translation you are looking for. This is an essential reference tool for all serious students of German at university level and beyond, and for those who need an authoritative and comprehensive guide to German.

This new edition of the Oxford Portuguese Mini Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases, and 60,000 translations. With a handy phrasefinder, this dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel and quick reference. This small dictionary offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. Easy-to-use design and a centre section of useful words and expressions listed by topic make this dictionary ideal for travel and quick reference. It has also been throughly updated with the latest Portuguese spelling reform changes. The dictionary is based on Brazilian Portuguese with extra information where European Portuguese is different.

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This completely new dictionary is the most extensive phrasal verbs dictionary available. All examples are corpus-based, which means they are natural and authentic, and all definitions are written using the 2,000 word Longman Defining Vocabulary, so they are easy to understand.

Did you know that coconut derives from the Spanish and Portuguese coco for 'grinning face'? Or that giraffes used to be called camelopards? Or that walrus has its origin in Dutch, meaning 'whale horse'. The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged across 100 wide-ranging themes, from food to phobias, from the universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, it is an irresistible collection of word histories, including dates of origin and an authoritative account of each word's derivation. Beautifully produced and attractively designed, this fascinating volume is a pleasure to browse. It also features a useful index so you can quickly find just the word you are looking for. It is the perfect gift for word lovers and for anyone with an interest in the English language.