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The Hutchinson Dictionary of Ideasby Helicon Publishing
Helicon Publishing 2005; US$ 29.66Clear and precise explanations of the most important concepts and beliefs, from the beginning of civilization to the present day. more...
The Hutchinson Dictionary of Symbols in Artby Helicon Publishing
Helicon Publishing 2005; US$ 19.77A-Z dictionary of the religious and mythological themes and symbols that have influenced Western painting and sculpture. more...
The Hutchinson Pocket Dictionary of Biologyby Helicon Publishing
Helicon Publishing 2005; US$ 5.92Quick and easy reference to life science terms. more...
Pocket Business German Dictionaryby P.H. Collin
A&C Black 2001; US$ 12.99This bilingual, pocket-sized glossary is designed for the business traveller. Over 5000 essential business terms are included in German and English, making the guide useful when translating letters, contracts or terms. more...
Chambers Pocket Dictionaryby Ian Brookes
Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd 2006; US$ 12.00Chambers Pocket Dictionary The new edition of Chambers Pocket Dictionary is a clear, reliable and up-to-date dictionary suitable for home and office use. Focusing on contemporary English, it provides straightforward definitions as well as hundreds of notes to help with tricky points of language. It has been fully updated to incorporate new words from modern culture and technology. Dictionary Features: 68,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 42,000 words and phrases; Help with points of grammar; Pronunciation guidance for difficult words; Thousands of example phrases and sentences to demonstrate the use of words. Mobipocket Features: headword and wildcard search; full-text search; help with pronunciation symbols; hyperlinking of cross-references;... more...
A Dictionary of Literary Symbolsby Michael Ferber
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 26.00New edition of this essential reference book, containing many new and updated entries. more...
Oxford Color French Dictionary Plusby Marianne Chalmers; Rosalind Combley; Laura Wedgeworth
Oxford University Press, UK 2004; US$ 8.95Fully revised and updated, this dictionary covers all the essential French vocabulary of everyday life. With extensive coverage, it presents over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations for those first learning French or for those simply needing a quick reference. It includes special. treatment of key words--the frequently-used words that are the building blocks to learning the language. These words are given a special layout and usage notes to help learners access them easily and correctly. New warning symbols are provided to make slang and informal words and expressions. instantly identifiable, and a glossary of grammatical terms as well as a short grammar guide offer extra help in communicating effectively. Additional features include a... more...
Dictionary of Warsby George Childs Kohn
Infobase Publishing 2006; US$ 102.00Dictionary of Wars, Third Edition contains detailed summaries of all notable wars from throughout history, spanning more than 4,000 years. Completely updated and expanded, this volume is an authoritative source on the global conflicts, civil wars, mutinies, punitive expeditions, undeclared wars, rebellions, and revolutions that have occurred throughout the world. This edition contains new and updated entries, new illustrations, and new front and back matter. Facts are presented in a lively and engaging manner, and the scope of the book is truly impressive. Approximately 1,850 entries are extensively cross-referenced to help readers find the information they want. This book deals exclusively and concisely with military information, often specifying... more...
The Million Word Crossword Answer Bookby Stanley Newman; Daniel Stark
HarperCollins 2010; US$ 14.99The Million Word Crossword Dictionary was hailed by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz as "the largest, most up-to-date, and most useful" and praised by crossword editors from all over the country. Now, noted crossword experts Stan Newman and Dan Stark provide the next "million word" tool to send your solving skills soaring. This radically comprehensive word finder can be used when two or more letters are known in crossword answers of 3 to 7 letters. Slang terms and celebrity names are included, providing the topicality and comprehensiveness you've come to expect from the Million Word brand. In addition, a unique crossword answer glossary lists more than 20,000 definitions for less common or potentially confusing words. The... more...
The Legendby Suzanne Robinson
Random House Publishing Group 2011; US$ 7.99From the bestselling author of The Treasure comes another intriguing tale -- the story of a man who takes possession of a haunted castle ... only to find himself bewitched by the earthly charms of the lady of the house. A lady of virtue... To escape another loveless marriage, Honor Jennings -- a young, captivating, and much too headstrong woman -- enters the Order of Vowesses. As widows, the vowesses promise to remain celibate and modest for the rest of their lives. That's just fine with Honor -- until she discovers that Galen de Marlowe has moved into the ruins of Durance Guarde castle. Her castle. The infamous legend of a wailing woman haunting its walls had always kept strangers away -- and now Honor intends to make certain Galen... more...









