The Arab-speaking nations are becoming more and more important in American and world affairs, but there are few reliable language resources to help bridge the gap between languages and culture. The Oxford Essential Arabic Dictionary is a brand-new, compact Arabic-English and English-Arabic dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary of both languages, with over 16,000 words, phrases, and translations.
This compact paperback is easy to use and authoritative, making it ideal for students, travelers, and anyone else who needs a portable and reliable resource on English and Arabic. The vocabulary is completely up to date and includes high-profile words and phrases not found in most of the completing dictionaries of this size and larger, including such words as broadband, browser, cell phone, DVD recorder, and flight attendant. Designed with both native English and Arabic speakers in mind, the Dictionarys supplementary sections offer guidance on Arabic verbs and irregular verbs. The book provides phonetic transcriptions for each English entry as well as phonetic respelling for irregular Arabic pronunciations. Arabic entries are also listed according to alphabetical order, not by root, in order to make word searches more user-friendly. Additional supplements give help with tricky language areas such as numerals and expressions of time.
Compact and affordable, the Oxford Essential Arabic Dictionary is the ideal companion for anyone needing a reliable and portable Arabic-English and English-Arabic dictionary for study, work or travel.

The home of trusted Greek dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Greek to English and English to Greek reference for every day, including short grammars of Greek and English. Offers travellers and learners at home, school or in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Greek and English in a portable format. More than 42,000 words and phrases and 57,000 translations. Designed for all those studying Greek who need maximum information in a handy travel format. Offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of Greek and English. Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation you want.

Dieses Fachwoerterbuch wurde speziell fur die Feuerwehr zusammengestellt. Es kann jedoch auch von Brandschutzingenieuren und Angehoerigen der Rettungsdienste und des Katastrophenschutzes gut genutzt werden. In diesem Woerterbuch sind mehr als 14 000 Begriffe aus den Bereichen Bauwesen, Bergsteigen/Hoehenrettung, Biologie, Brandschutz, Chemie, Erster Hilfe, Explosionsschutz, Fahrzeugtechnik, Feuerwehr, Funktechnik, Ingenieurwissenschaften, Industrie, Katastrophenschutz, Materialkunde, Medizin, Notfallmedizin, Nukleartechnik, Physik, Technik, Werkzeuge und Wissenschaft erfasst. Ein Anhang mit den uber 500 enthaltenen Abkurzungen, dem Buchstabieralphabet und Umrechnungen amerikanisch-britischer Groessen und Einheiten runden das Buch ab. This technical dictionary was compiled especially for the fire brigade. However, it can also be put to good use by fire protection experts and members of the emergency services and civil protection. This dictionary covers more than 14 000 terms from the fields of construction, mountaineering/altitude rescue, biology, fire protection, chemistry, first aid, explosion protection, vehicle technology, fire brigade, radio technology, engineering, industry, disaster control, material science, medicine, emergency medicine, nuclear technology, physics, technology, tools and science. An appendix with more than 500 abbreviations, the spelling alphabet and conversions of American-British quantities and units are completing this book.

In this dictionary of the Nez Perce language, which is spoken in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, the author illustrates how each word is used by citing examples from published Nez Perce oral literature; the dictionary is thus also a concordance. In addition, the author retranscribes and incorporates words from earlier publications, when recognized by today's Nez Perce speakers. The dictionary includes an English-Nez Perce index, appendixes listing phonosymbolic words and Nez Perce animal and plant names, and illustrations from Nez Perce life.

The most up-to-date A-Z resource available for English grammar, this dictionary provides concise, practical definitions and explanations of hundreds of terms. Each term includes examples and cross references to related concepts. All the currently accepted terms of grammar are included, as well as older, traditional names, controversial new coinages, and items from the study of other languages. The dictionary pinpoints differences in the use of the same terminology, such as 'adjunct', 'complement', 'verb phrase', as well as alternative terms used for much the same concept, such as 'noun phrase', 'nominal group'; 'agentless passive', 'short passive'. It provides a wealth of examples, as well as notes on the relative frequencies of grammatical alternatives, such as 'will' and 'shall'. It also draws attention to some of the differences between spoken and written English grammar.

With more than 2.5 million copies in print, Spanish Made Simple is the bestselling title in the Made Simple series. For years, this trusted guide has led students, tourists, and business travelers step-by-step through the basic vocabulary and grammar of this most-studied foreign language. Thoroughly revised and updated for our increasingly bilingual world, this new edition features verb conjugation and pronunciation charts, modern vocabulary including new idioms, review chapters, reading exercises, a complete answer section, and English-Spanish and Spanish-English dictionaries—tools that make mastering the language fun. With Spanish Made Simple, learning a language is as easy as uno, dos, tres.

This new edition of the Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important phrasal verbs in English. Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary gives learners of English detailed help with this often tricky area of the English language. Revised and updated to reflect changes in the English language, this new edition provides learners with detailed information on phrasal verbs in a language that is easy to understand. With new phrasal verbs and updated examples from the Collins Corpus, this edition is packed with information on how phrasal verbs work, what they mean and how to use them. The dictionary also includes an index of 200 single-word verbs and their phrasal verb equivalents, plus information on when you should use a single-word verb (for example, in academic writing) and when a phrasal verb would be more appropriate (for example, during an informal conversation with a friend). There are also collocations boxes, which provide students with the language they need to build natural-sounding sentences in English. There is also a self-study exercise section at the back of the book so that students can practise and consolidate what they have learnt. The particles index provides students with in-depth information on what particles mean, boosting their vocabulary and understanding of the language. As with all COBUILD products, the Collins Corpus provides thousands of examples of real English, showing words in context and providing essential guidance on usage. Attractively presented, the Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary is invaluable for all learners of English wishing to gain a fuller understanding of phrasal verbs and use them more effectively.

Each Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is designed to offer English speaking adult learners a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to foreign languages, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture where the language is spoken.
These easy-to-use references break from standard dictionary design. Clear entries with examples showing how the language works in context make it quick and simple to find the translation you're looking for, and the bold, color layout makes the dictionary easy to navigate, allowing you to get to grips with the language fast. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelled out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in real life.
At the center of each dictionary is a section devoted to useful information on the country, countries, or regions where the language is spoken. This includes background on lifestyles and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction, and a phrasefinder that provides handy phrases for use when traveling abroad. The dictionary also includes a section on core vocabulary--all the words you absolutely must know at a beginner's level, whether you are a student, traveler, or business person.
The Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is the perfect tool for adult language learners who need basic vocabulary at their fingertips fast.

Power napping, the Oprah effect, girl power - these are just some of the recent figures of speech to have entered our language. The perfect guide to the idiosyncrasies of the English language, this best-selling dictionary has been completely revised for its second edition and includes hundreds of new idioms. It provide clear and concise definitions and explains how the idioms should be used. At the same time the dictionary's thematic arrangement makes it possible not only to study and compare all the idioms in a given subject area, but to match the right one to the right occasion.

* Gives full explanations of some 4,000 phrases
* Entries are grouped according to theme: for example, colours (white as a sheet), elements (air-kissing), life and death (as pale as death), clothes (verbal handbagging), war and peace (eco-warrior)
* Offers a clear example of usage for each idiom, using everyday speech
* Provides background information on the origins of certain expressions, such as like the measles, nutty as a fruitcake and malapropisms and spoonerisms

For the 411 on American slang, this guidebook is the top banana. .

From "head trip" to "foot in mouth," "American Slang Dictionary" gives you the complete definitions of thousands of uniquely American words and phrases, ranging from golden oldies such as "catch some rays" and "take the fifth" to more up-to-the-minute coinages like Wall Street's "jonx," the Internet's "ping," and the gangsta's favorite, "shizzle.," .

Inside you'll find more than 12,000 words and expressions from a wide variety of sources, including gangsta rap, the blogosphere, and the U.S. prison system. In a New York minute, you'll be down with the colloquialisms, vulgarities, and substandard English that make everyday interactions in contemporary American life so colorful.. .

BSOD or blue screen of death the blue computer screen that appears after a programming or operational error
. crunk wild; crazy; out of control
. kvetch to complain
. left-handed monkey wrench a nonexistent tool
. word of mouse a message spread by e-mail
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This internationally acclaimed dictionary is widely used as a key reference tool by language professionals. With over 300,000 words and phrases, and half a million translations, and packed full of grammatical and usage information for both languages, it is the most authoritative Spanish bilingual dictionary available. Developed through consultation with academic advisors, its editors have used the latest technology to search millions of words of web-based text identifying the most recent additions to Spanish and English, and changes in usage. Thousands of new words and updated translations have been added in Spanish and English, covering subjects from politics and industry to technology and ecology. A clear colour layout and a new entry menu help you to navigate longer entries and make the text accessible and easy to use. Additional material ideal for students on their year abroad, or those working in Spanish or English, has been expanded and updated, including language of bank accounts, letters and CVs, to texting and telephoning, and much more. New and updated cultural notes teach you more about life in Spanish- and English-speaking countries.

Introducing the first softbound edition of this indispensable resource for Dutch-speaking students of English and for English-speaking students of Dutch. It's scope is comprehensive, with 30,000 entries divided between the two languages, and its style is practical with current spellings and concise definitions in an accessible format. Also includes many phrases and compounds.