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A Frequency Dictionary of Russian is an invaluable tool for all learners of Russian, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in the language and the 300 most frequent multiword...

With 736 pages and more than 70,000 entries-no other portable Italian and English paperbound dictionary offers you so much a so reasonable a price. The Bantam New College Italian & English Dictionary...

Find out what the talkative Time Lord is really saying! Have you ever wondered what the Doctor is actually talking about? Are you burning to find out what a Vindicator is? Or what bi-generation is?...

The Routledge Handbook of Lexicography provides a comprehensive overview of the major approaches to lexicography and their applications within the field. This Handbook features key case studies and...

A classic encyclopedia of symbols by Catalan polymath Joan Cirlot that illuminates the symbolic underpinnings of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art. A classic encyclopedia of symbols by...

The hidden history of the unsung heroes who created the Oxford English Dictionary **LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024** 'Unmissable' Stephen Fry 'A delight' Katherine Rundell...

Resolicited just in time to be a great stocking stuffer, this indispensable tool for crossword lovers boasts nearly 700,000 copies in print and continues to appeal to puzzle fans looking for a...

An incredibly simple, fun and practical Maori dictionary for all New Zealanders. A Maori Word a Day offers an easy, instant and motivating entry into the Maori language. Through its 365 Maori words,...

First published in 2010. 500 Common Chinese Idioms is a unique tool for learners. Presenting the 500 most commonly used Chinese idioms or ‘chengyu’, this dictionary presents: The idiom in both...

The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori is a portable reference source for speakers of English and Maori at all levels. This new edition has been fully revised by the author. The Raupo Pocket...

Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting. ...

The Raupo Essential Maori Dictionary is an invaluable introductory dictionary for students of te reo Maori.It features: clear, easy-to-follow Maori-English and English-Maori sections, with the Maori...

This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading Maori-language scholars, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date available. This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading...

Reviews of the first edition:'...a work of high seriousness...manna from rhetorical heaven for students and researchers with a lot of hard graft ahead of them... '(English Today)'...an impressive...

A comprehensive and critical A-Z guide to the main terms and concepts used in the study of language and linguistics, definitions featured include:terms used in grammatical analysis branches of...

An avalanche of acronyms, terms-of-art, buzz words, and short-hand phraseology confronts today's busy communications professionals. Now in its 3rd edition, Tech Terms is an invaluable learning tool...

Talk Behavior to Me provides a unique and comprehensive resource for those seeking to understand the science of behavior analysis. The publication features direct translations of the 150 most...

Talk Behavior to Me provides a unique and comprehensive resource for those seeking to understand the science of behavior analysis. The publication features direct translations of the 150 most...

First published in 1942, this dictionary was designed to help civilians and members of H.M. forces to make their way amid the jungle of wartime abbreviations. The preface notes that newspaper...

An invaluable resource for linguists, learners and users of Lithuanian, this is the first dictionary of the language generally available in the West for a number of years. Special supplemental...

Booklist Top of the List Reference Source The heir and successor to Eric Partridge's brilliant magnum opus, The Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, this two-volume New Partridge...

This handy-sized Collins German School Dictionary is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed specifically for secondary school students at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, it is ideal for use in...

This handy-sized Collins Spanish School Dictionary is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed specifically for secondary school students at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, it is ideal for use in...

Compiled over 60 years by a single author based on her experience of solving crosswords each day, this companion is regarded by top compilers as the authority for solvers and setters alike. Anne...

Compiled over 60 years by a single author based on her experience of solving crosswords each day, this companion is regarded by top compilers as the authority for solvers and setters alike. Anne...

A Sociolinguistic History of British English Lexicography traces the evolution of British English dictionaries from their earliest roots to the end of the 20th century by adopting both...

A Sociolinguistic History of British English Lexicography traces the evolution of British English dictionaries from their earliest roots to the end of the 20th century by adopting both...

The Collins COBUILD Primary Learner's Dictionary is an engaging illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school...

A handy and affordable French to English and English to French reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of French and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access...

Ever tried to learn German and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. Keeps things simple...

A handy and affordable Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Spanish and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when...

A handy and affordable German to English and English to German dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of German and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you...

The essential, hardback dictionary for all students aged 11 and above, year 7 and year 6 leavers. Fully up-to-date for the latest KS3 and GCSE curriculum, it includes all the words you need to know...

Originally published in 1986 this dictionary gives the true etymologies, as far as they are known, of many English words that have frequently come to be associated with quite another, false origin...

Are you a beaver cleaver or the office bike? Would you rather pack fudge or munch carpet? Do you content yourself with paddling the pickle as you’re still a cherry boy?Sex Slang will not only give...

Originally published in 1987, this Dictionary gives the origins of the names of nearly 1000 coin denominations worldwide, including both historic names, such as angel, doubloon, leopard and scotus...

This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations relating to all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU, and outlines the roles and...

Iran in Finnegans Wake is a scholarly work that meticulously catalogs and analyzes the Iranian, Zoroastrian, and Persian vocabulary found in James Joyce's Finnegans Wake. This book is an invaluable...

Originally published in 1990, Medieval English Drama is an exhaustive bibliography of scholarship on medieval English drama. Each item has been annotated in the bibliography with considerable care;...

Originally published in 1990, Medieval English Drama is an exhaustive bibliography of scholarship on medieval English drama. Each item has been annotated in the bibliography with considerable care;...

Originally published in 1993, The Medieval Charlemagne Legend is a selective bibliography for the literary scholar, of historical and literary material relating to Charlemagne. The book provides a...

This is an essential reference companion to all who use Italian for business communication.Containing over 5000 words, this handy two-way A-Z glossary covers the most commonly used terms in business...

Iran in Finnegans Wake is a scholarly work that meticulously catalogs and analyzes the Iranian, Zoroastrian, and Persian vocabulary found in James Joyce's Finnegans Wake. This book is an invaluable...

A Frequency Dictionary of Multi-Word Expressions in British English presents 5,000 of the most common multi-word expressions (MWEs) in contemporary British English, based on data from the British...

A Frequency Dictionary of Multi-Word Expressions in British English presents 5,000 of the most common multi-word expressions (MWEs) in contemporary British English, based on data from the British...

A Guide to Practical Online Lexicography provides a step-by-step course on digital lexicography, discussing state-of-the-art theoretical lexicography and offering a guide to practical lexicography,...

A Guide to Practical Online Lexicography provides a step-by-step course on digital lexicography, discussing state-of-the-art theoretical lexicography and offering a guide to practical lexicography,...

First Published in 1997. The quickest way to understand another culture is through its language. This is because language is a living thing, an everchanging system of words and meanings that mirrors...