This new edition of the Oxford Student's Dictionary is fully revised with new curriculum vocabulary & up-to-date meanings This is a comprehensive dictionary for students aged 14 who need clear & straightforward definitions for vocabulary that they encounter at school & when preparing for exams It

Includes:: subject specific language as well as everyday words & phrases The new supplement gives spelling punctuation & grammar tips for exam success how to interpret exam command words & tips on what you can do to make a difference when checking through the exam paper

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The Oxford Student's Science Dictionary supports the curriculum & gives comprehensive coverage of the key scientific terminology that students in secondary school need for GCSE & beyond The dictionary contains over 1000 scientific words & phrases in alphabetical order with related words listed under each headword There are feature panels on key topics such as electricity classification metals & the periodic table all fully supported by 2-colour diagrams & illustrations Clear accessible definitions & cross referencing give full clarity to complex scientific entries It is the ideal companion to the Oxford Student's Mathematics Dictionary Downloadable learning resources activities puzzles & much more are available for additional online support at wwwoxforddictionariescomschools ...

With new synonyms & real-life examples the Oxford Student's Thesaurus is the ideal companion to the new edition of the Oxford Student's Dictionary With panels on overused words & extra topic vocabulary it is packed with writing support for exam-taking students

Includes:: a new supplement to give students confidence with language when writing longer essay questions as well as how to make answers succinct & clear Also

Includes:: tips on what you can do to make a difference when checking through the exam paper



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The Oxford Student's Mathematics Dictionary supports the curriculum & gives comprehensive coverage of the key maths terminology that students in secondary school need for GCSE & beyond The dictionary contains over 1000 mathematical concepts in alphabetical order with related words listed under each headword There are feature panels on key topics such as fractions geometry logic probability units of measurement & trigonometry all fully supported by 2-colour diagrams & illustrations Clear accessible definitions & cross referencing give full clarity to complex mathematical entries It is the ideal companion to the Oxford Student's Science Dictionary Downloadable learning resources activities puzzles & much more are available for additional online support at wwwoxforddictionariescomschools ...

Developed using evidence from the Oxford English Corpus this fully revised text offers more up-to-date & complete coverage of synonyms & antonyms than any other A-Z thesaurus Increased coverage now

Includes:: hundreds of new phrases & idioms & newly selected examples of real English showing how words are used & helping to guide you to the right meaning New features include the Word Toolkit which helps you choose the best word matches based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus In addition the popular Word Link feature points you to related words Look up &sleep& & find the words &sedative& &hypnotic& & &soporific& & find related prefixes The redesigned centre section provides convenient lists of words by topic from society & religion to fashion & technology in addition to lists of foreign & archaic words & phrases An invaluable resource for puzzlers or anyone wishing to broaden their vocabulary The Oxford Thesaurus of English is ideal for anyone who wants a comprehensive & authoritative thesaurus of current English for use by writers & editors students & crossword & puzzle solvers at work or at home

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A fully illustrated alphabetical first dictionary for 4-5 year-olds A fresh new look for the Oxford Very First Dictionary which introduces children aged 4 to the features of a dictionary in an appealing way The dictionary has over 300 familiar words each with a simple definition & an illustration which reinforces the definition Each page is clearly laid out so it is easy to pick out the main features
- the alphabet down the side of the page the letter of the page you are on in red A lovely extra for this age level is the illustrated opening letter
- A shows a juicy apple B shows some buzzing bees There is also a fully illustrated section at the end with vocabulary on topics related to first learning eg colours numbers shapes days & months as well as a list of common words & a simple introduction to grammar with a list of verbs or 'doing words' This is a great introduction to the world of dictionaries For downloadable fun word games puzzles & activities go online to the wwwoxforddictionariescomschools website

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The OS Landranger Active Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps perfect for day trips & short breaks Tough durable & weatherproof covered in a lightweight protective plastic coating that can be written on so that your favourite routes can be easily highlighted Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales OS Landranger Active now

Includes:: a digital version of the paper map accessed through the OS smartphone app OS Maps



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OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling The OS Explorer range now

Includes:: a digital version of the paper map accessed through the OS smartphone app OS Maps Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways

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Acclaimed by language professionals the world over the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary leads the field The dictionary is based on the statistical evidence of vast electronic databanks of real language both written & spoken making it the most comprehensive reliable & up-to-date dictionary of French & English available today & now it has even better coverage of the language with enhanced treatment of acronyms & EU terminology as well as thousands of new words in both English & French The dictionary is a must for any serious student of the French language It is tailored to the needs of the market in consultation with key academic advisors This edition contains even more useful information for the language student abroad
- sample bills & rent agreements help you orientate yourself in a new culture Alternatively it is an essential reference tool for the shelves of a second home The Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary is the most complete & up-to-date dictionary of its size
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Oxygen has had extraordinary effects on life Three hundred million years ago in Carboniferous times dragonflies grew as big as seagulls with wingspans of nearly a metre Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today
- probably as much as 35 per cent Giant spiders tree-ferns marine rock formations & fossil charcoals all tell the same story High oxygen levels may also explain the global firestorm that contributed to the demise of the dinosaurs after the asteroid impact The strange & profound effects that oxygen has had on the evolution of life pose a riddle which this book sets out to answer Oxygen is a toxic gas Divers breathing pure oxygen at depth suffer from convulsions & lung injury Fruit flies raised at twice normal atmospheric levels of oxygen live half as long as their siblings Reactive forms of oxygen known as free radicals are thought to cause ageing in people Yet if atmospheric oxygen reached 35 per cent in the Carboniferous why did it promote exuberant growth instead of rapid ageing & death? Oxygen takes the reader on an enthralling journey as gripping as a thriller as it unravels the unexpected ways in which oxygen spurred the evolution of life & death The book explains far more than the size of ancient insects it shows how oxygen underpins the origin of biological complexity the birth of photosynthesis the sudden evolution of animals the need for two sexes the accelerated ageing of cloned animals like Dolly the sheep & the surprisingly long lives of bats & birds Drawing on this grand evolutionary canvas Oxygen offers fresh perspectives on our own lives & deaths explaining modern killer diseases why we age & what we can do about it Advancing revelatory new ideas following chains of evidence the book ranges through many disciplines from environmental sciences to molecular medicine The result is a captivating vision of contemporary science & a humane synthesis of our place in nature This remarkable book might just redefine the way we think about the world Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas & shaped the way we think
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