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1001 Words You Need To Know and UseAn A-Z of Effective VocabularyMartin Manser- Contains 1001 words you need to know for a wide range of language tasks e.g. expressing an opinion in a discussion

Dictionary of Human GeographyAlisdair Rogers, Noel Castree, and Rob KitchinOxford Quick Reference Over 2,000 A-Z entries, covering the latest terms and concepts. Provides definitions for basic terms such as migrant and diaspora, as well as more complex concepts such as transnationalism and representation. Also includes a bibliography and entry-level web links which are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website. Contains appendices, including an essential list of journals that cover human geography and related fields, and a number of useful maps.

The Oxford Dictionary of Literary TermsFourth EditionChris BaldickOxford Quick Reference- Fully revised and updated fourth edition of this bestselling dictionary- Additions include new terms from distant reading to Golden-age detective writing, and from Ibsenite to Neuronovel- Over 1,200 entries covering terms within the fields of literary criticism, history, and theory

- A major new edition of this robust, portable dictionary, based on the authority of the Oxford English Corpus- Up-to-date coverage of 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions- Definitions are given in a clear, simple style, and are easier to understand than ever before- Spelling tips: hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar to help you get it right- NEW: Factfinder centre section gives easy access to information on topics such as countries and capitals, kings and queens, and weights and measures- Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's home for dictionaries and language reference- Ideal for school, home, and the officeThis is a major new edition of the Little Oxford English Dictionary, offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary. Based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank with hundreds of millions ofwords of English, it provides a fresh selection of 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Definitions are given in a clear, simple style, avoiding technical language, and are easier to understand than ever before, and there are hundreds of notes onspelling and grammar to help you get it right.A brand-new Factfinder centre section gives easy access to information on topics such as countries and their capitals, kings and queens, and weights and measures, as well as help with spelling and punctuation.A new, clear design makes the Little Oxford English Dictionary easy to use, and ideal for use at school, at home, and in the office.Find out more about our living language using oxford dictionaries.com Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations, and access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve yourconfidence in writing with helpful grammar and punctuation guides, full thesaurus information, style and usage help, and much more.

A Dictionary of GeographyFifth EditionSusan MayhewOxford Quick Reference Over 3,100 clear, concise entries Covers both human and physical geography, including cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, industry, and development Up-to-date entries on areas such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and glacial geomorphology, as well as the inclusion of more international coverage Recommended web links for many entries, accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Geography companion websiteNew to this Edition: More than 400 new entries, including economies of scope, marginalization, rurality, and tax havens and offshore financial centres Up-to-date entries on areas such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and glacial geomorphology

- A comprehensive thesaurus with over 300,000 synonyms and antonyms, ideal for use in word games and puzzles, to improve your writing or to find the word on the tip of your tongue- Most useful alternative words given first, with word closest in meaning to entry word given in bold- Thousands of example sentences help you select the right sense- NEW 50-page centre section containing thematically organized noun lists, a perfect resource for puzzlers- 500+ word link features E.g. look up 'horse' and find a link to 'equine', look up 'light' and find a link to 'optics'- Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's home for dictionaries and language referenceThe Concise Oxford Thesaurus is a comprehensive reference text for the bookshelf at home or in the office. Itsusefulness means that it won't stay on the shelf, however. The thesaurus is the perfect tool to use to improve your writing style, whether you are composing a letter, essay or report, or writing creatively. It is also great for finding the word on thetip of your tongue, or for word games. The new centre section in this Concise Oxford Thesaurus contains lists of nouns from illnesses to insects, and vegetables to veins to give you the edge in solving crosswords and word puzzles, as well as being auseful encyclopedic reference.

A Dictionary of World HistoryThird EditionEdited by Anne Kerr and Edmund WrightOxford Quick Reference Fully revised and updated history dictionary, containing over 4,000 clear, concise, and accessible entries Includes biographies of key figures in world history, from Alexander the Great to Pope Francis, Elizabeth I to Nelson Mandela International coverage: detailed entries for every country in the world In-depth entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and key battles and their after-effects Detailed maps covering events and topics such as Black Death, the American War of Independence, and the Ottoman Empire Entry-level web links listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website

A Dictionary of Statistics 3EThis wide-ranging, jargon-free dictionary contains over 2,300 entries on all aspects of statistics, including terms used in computing, mathematics, and probability. It also includes biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field andcoverage of statistical journals and societies. While embracing the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of this complex subject, information is presented in a clear and practical manner. This edition features recommended web links for many entries,accessible via the Dictionary of Statistics website, which provide valuable extra information.This edition features expanded coverage of applied statistics. Entries are generously illustrated with 130 useful figures and diagrams, and include worked examples where applicable. Appendices include a historical calendar of important statisticalevents, lists of statistical and mathematical notation, and statistical tables. It is an invaluable dictionary for statistics students and professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including economics, politics, market research, medicine,psychology, pharmaceuticals, and mathematics, and provides a clear introduction to the subject for the general reader.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of LinguisticsThird EditionP. H. MatthewsOxford Quick Reference New edition of the standard quick reference work on linguistics Over 3,250 entries spanning this multidisciplinary field, covering everything from phonetics, to sociolinguistics, to formal semantics Covers the theory of language and language history, as well as the classification of languages Features biographical entries of key figures in linguistics Helpful examples convey the meaning of even the most technical termsNew to this Edition: Over 100 new entries, including many terms in the fields of semantics and syntactic theory

- Over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, covering technical and scientific vocabulary as well as English from around the world- Hundreds of new words and phrases, based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus- Hundreds of usage notes on tricky vocabulary and grammar usage- Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's home for dictionaries and language reference

- A dictionary and thesaurus in one: the ideal reference for home, and family reference including word games all in a handy paperback format- Brand-new integrated design and layout, tried and tested with users, making it easier to find the words you need- Over 90,000 words, phrases and definitions, and over 100,000 synonyms and antonyms- Hundreds of notes throughout to help you with your spelling and grammar- Excellent coverage of everyday English, including even more thesaurus content- Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's home for dictionaries and language referenceNew to this edition: New integrated dictionary and thesaurus layout as preferred by users, no more split pages, designed to help speed up browsing and look-up

The Oxford Dictionary of English GrammarSecond EditionBas Aarts, Sylvia Chalker, and Edmund WeinerOxford Quick Reference Over 1,600 clearly written and accessible A-Z entries, fully revised and updated, covering current grammatical terminology Gives guidance on terminology that is used in different ways in competing frameworks Entries make frequent use of illustrative example sentences Provides citations from important scholarly texts in the field where appropriate Entries on related fields of study, such as corpus linguistics, lexicology, semantics, stylistics, and theoretical frameworks Fully refreshed list of cited works, bringing the title up to speed with the current literature A descriptive, but not prescriptive, grammar aidNew to this Edition: Over 150 new entries covering more recent terminology, e.g. catenative-auxiliary analysis, control, determiner phrase, futurate, monostratal, and neoclassical compound

- Offers the most comprehensive coverage of English from around the world in any one volume dictionary- Completely revised and updated to include the very latest vocabulary, with over 350,000 words, phrases, and meanings