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Collins Italian Dictionary

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.

Christopher F. Foss

Jane's Tanks Recognition Guide

Since the publication of the firest edition in 1996, Jane's Tanks Recognition Guide has sold more than 32,000 copies worldwide and remains the most authoritative and comprehensive military vehicle handbook available.

Collins Guide to Scots Kith & Kin: A Guide to the Clans & Surnames of Scotland

From Abbott to Zuill, this expansive and helpful resource categorizes the origins of, relationships between, and affiliations of all major traditional Scottish clans and names. Information is provided on which surnames are associated with each clan, as well as the history behind each major clan. A fold-out color map of Scotland showing the homelands of the clans and illustrating significant events in Scottish history is also included.

The Times Concise Atlas of the World

Whether planning a vacation, keeping in touch with world news, solving crosswords, or just exploring the world, this completely updated atlas has all the necessary information. An amazingly detailed view of the world is provided by 260 pages of mapping, and the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day. The reference mapping has been completely revised with thousands of changes reflecting recent geopolitical and geographical changes around the world. A unique section shows how the world looked over the last 150 years through maps from the "Times" atlases. Updated plans of 32 of the world's great cities are included on the reference maps of the country in which they are located for easy reference. All thematic and statistical information in the introductory section has been updated to reflect current geographical and global issues. The index contains more than 130,000 place names, fully cross-referenced with alternative and former names.

The Times

The Times Compact Atlas of the World

This is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient and easy-to-use format that retains the authority, style, and detail of the larger atlases offered in this range. All the mapping and information in this revised edition has been brought fully up to date to give an accurate picture of today's world, taking into account any recent environmental and geopolitical changes. The major updates include in this fifth edition include: the new independent country of Kosovo; the latest magnetic pole positions; revised Aral Sea and Lake Chad outlines; new high speed rail lines in Europe; abandoned settlements--a feature unique to "Times "world atlases, a large number of new road and railways, many of which are in China; and more than 400 place name changes. The comprehensive index contains more than 25,000 place names. Detailed reference maps in the distinctive and respected "Times "style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world.

Gok Wan

Work Your Wardrobe: Gok's Gorgeous Guide to Style That Lasts

Collins Dictionary of the English Language

The new "Collins Dictionary of the English Language" is comprehensive and authoritative, providing an endlessly browsable "good read" for language lovers. Elegantly packaged with attractive yet durable binding, this is the perfect gift for the dictionary buff or language lover in your life. This dictionary contains all the words and definitions you need every day, plus over 200 essays and special features on a wide range of language topics. With essays on the history of English, the influence of other languages on English, and English as it is used around the world, this reference also touches on the language of historically important writers (including Chaucer and Shakespeare), and grammar controversies.

Collins Pocket English Dictionary

With spelling, grammar, and pronunciation help, plus a handy supplement, this convenient reference puts all the everyday words you need at your fingertips. Presented in a newly revised edition, this handbook provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Word Web--a unique and constantly updated 4-billion word database--ensuring the most timely language coverage available. With all entry words and spelling forms highlighted in color and clear, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible.

Gary Blake

Elements of Technical Writing

The essential guide to writing clear, concise proposals, reports, manuals, letters, memos, and other documents in every technical field. Includes a section with examples and text that address the specialized writing problems of systems analysts and software engineers.

Webster

Webster's New World Pocket Misspeller's Dictionary

A handy guide when you can't think of the right spelling. * Easy to use. * Lists thousands of words by common misspellings. * Gives brief definitions for similar sounding words. * Shows syllable breaks. A Webster's New World(TM) Book Macmillan USA

Webster's New World Dictionary

Webster's New World Basic Dictionary of American English

Webster's New World(TM) Basic Dictionary of American English - The Dictionary You Can Count on to Help You ... ... understand what you're reading. Nearly 50,000 entries cover the most basic and important terms you'll meet every day in the news, at work, and in the classroom. Definitions are based on the renowned Webster's New World College Dictionary-always reliable and up to date. ... write with real confidence. Discussions of synonyms show you how to pick your words carefully and correctly. Notes on usage provide expert advice on grammar and punctuation. Over 25,000 examples of how words are actually used help you know from the start that you're writing correctly. ... know you have the facts on your side. Tables give you helpful information on everything from nations of the world and their capitals to standard measurements. The facts you need are always easy to find. The most complete resource with the most useful information about the words you really need to know. * Instant, accurate spellings * Reliable, easy-to-use pronunciations * Common abbreviations * Basic vocabulary in law, government, science, education, medicine, the arts, and more * Widely used business and financial ...

Webster's New World College Dictionary

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Webster's New World Rogets A-Z Thesaurus

The Thesaurus that Works Hardest for you, with New Features to Make it Even More Helpful Webster's New World(TM) Roget's A-Z Thesaurus opens up the world of words and leads you to more precise and more effective communication. Thousands of synonym entries include the broadest and most useful word comparisons and the greatest number of examples of any thesaurus, with more grammatical and usage information and a greater variety of related terms. Entries are arranged in alphabetical order, so synonyms are easy to find. A new index, based on Roget's original index and updated for the 21st century, now lets you browse the thesaurus by theme, directing you to related entries. Users accustomed to a Roget-style thesaurus will appreciate this alternate way to explore the A-Z listings. And word buffs will enjoy specialized word lists, such as phobias and animal group names. Writers and speakers everywhere know that when you have to say it better, Webster's New World(TM) Roget's A-Z Thesaurus is the essential word resource.

Webster

Websters New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus

The Thesaurus that works Hardest for you, with New Features to make it even more Helpful Webster's New World(TM) Roget's A-Z Thesaurus opens up the world of words and leads you to more precise and more effective communication. Thousands of synonym entries include the broadest and most useful word comparisons and the greatest number of examples of any thesaurus, with more grammatical and usage information and a greater variety of related terms. Entries are arranged in alphabetical order, so synonyms are easy to find. A new index, based on Roget's original index and updated for the 21st century, now lets you browse the thesaurus by theme, directing you to related entries. Users accustomed to a Roget-style thesaurus will appreciate this alternate way to explore the A-Z listings. And word buffs will enjoy specialized word lists, such as phobias and animal group names. Writers and speakers everywhere know that when you have to say it better, Webster's New World(TM) Roget's A-Z Thesaurus is the essential word resource.

Tom Gorman, Mba Gorman

The Complete Idiot's Guide to MBA Basics, 2nd Edition

A revised edition of the popular classic, this title features updated topics to build MBA knowledge. Students and managers alike will learn about management skills, business operations, financial statements, marketing, product development, customer service, strategic planning, information management, and quality management. Updated coverage includes global and international business, knowledge management, e-commerce, supply chain management, sales channel management, and financial integrity and ethics.

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HarperCollins Pocket Spanish Dictionary, 2nd Edition

This fully up-to-date edition of this Spanish/English dictionary provides more than 40,000 references and 70,000 translations in a quick, at-a-glance format.

The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus

The world's number-one bestselling thesaurus of synonyms, antonyms, and related words has been fully revised and updated, containing more than 230,000 words, including slang, idiom, parts of speech, and technical terms. Reissue.

The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time (in Two Lines or Less)

This collection of the world's choicest--and briefest--witticisms confers the power of the perfect quote! This wonderful book collects the best of what has been thought of and said on every imaginable topic.

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HarperCollins German College Dictionary 3rd Edition

Targeted to college students, scholars and professionals, the "HarperCollins German College Dictionary" contains over 350,000 entries and translations with particular emphasis given to fields such as business, computing, and new technology.

Mardy Grothe

Oxymoronica: Paradoxical Wit and Wisdom from History's Greatest Wordsmiths

A "must have" for language lovers, this is a compilation of some of the most contradictory yet profound observations through history.