Descriere: Webster's New World College Dictionary includes the only four-color atlas offered by a dictionary of this size. The expanded reference section provides easy access to geographical, historical, and other encyclopedic information. Unsurpassed for nearly half a century for its reliability, clarity, and precision, Webster's New World College Dictionary provides the most accurate information available anywhere. Millions of users worldwide value this unique combination of features, found in no other dictionary:
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* More than 160,000 entries and over 800 illustrations, biographical photographs, and maps
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* The official dictionary of the Associated Press
| Editura: Webster's New World | Anul aparitiei: 1999 | ISBN: 9780028631196 | Numar de pagini: 1716 | Categorie: Reference
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A new edition of the acclaimed "Collins Italian Gem Dictionary," revised and updated with the latest vocabulary and now including a handy supplement of useful travel phrases. With its extensive coverage of Italian language in a compact form, the "Collins Italian Gem" remains the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Italian. Newly updated, its 35,000-plus references and 50,000 translations include the latest additions to the language. With an attractive clear layout and typography, featuring special entries relating to various aspects of Italian life and culture, boxes warning the user of easily confusable words and handy supplement on useful travel phrases, the Italian Gem is compact, reliable and completely up-to-date the ideal small dictionary for school and general use.
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Webster's New World Basic Dictionary of American English
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