A highly focused Cambridge English: First (FCE) course providing efficient exam preparation in 50-60 core hours. This Students Book provides B2-level students with thorough preparation & practice needed for exam success &

Includes:: answers. Ten units cover all five exam papers in a step-by-step approach. Quick steps & Writing Speaking & Listening guides explain what to expect in the exam & provide strategies on approaching each paper model answers useful expressions & further practice. A Grammar Reference covers all key areas of grammar. Unit-based wordlists include target vocabulary with definitions. The accompanying CD-ROM provides interactive grammar vocabulary & writing practice. Compact First users also have access to two complete practice tests with audio on the website.

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The Compact Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ultimate one-stop reference containing both a dictionary & a thesaurus in one handy reference volume. The dictionary & thesaurus texts have an integrated design which has been tried & tested with users to speed up browsing & look-up. The dictionary has excellent coverage of everyday English containing over 90 000 words phrases & definitions & incorporating the newest words & phrases from Oxford's language research programmes. The thesaurus provides over 100 000 synonyms & antonyms. This dictionary & thesaurus is ideal for anyone who needs an all-in-one reference work. The dictionary

Includes:: 12 months' access* to Oxford's premium online dictionary & thesaurus service Oxford Dictionaries Online updated regularly with the latest developments to words & meanings so you will have the most accurate picture of English available. Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Online. Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations & access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar & punctuation guides full thesaurus information style & usage help & much more. * Terms & conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.

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The Compact Oxford English Dictionary for Students is a br&-new title specifically designed to meet the needs of todays students. With over 144 000 words phrases & definitions it offers comprehensive coverage of current English & is perfect for student reference & everyday study needs. A simple defining style & a clear colour layout ensure the dictionary text is accessible & easy to use. Throughout the dictionary text there are notes giving advice on the use of good English & highlighting the differences between commonly confused words such as empathy & sympathy & affect & effect as well as thousands of example phrases showing words in context. The dictionary has been market-tested with both teachers & students. Of particular relevance is the centre supplement which gives lots of practical information
- how to research & take notes how to write essays dissertations reports & summaries advice on note-taking & referencing & preparing CVs & job applications
- to help students do better in their studies. It also provides help with English grammar spelling & punctuation to help students get it right every time. As well as the printed book there is an Online Resource Centre accessed via weblinks given in the book which gives additional information & study skills support. This portable & affordable dictionary is an essential reference tool for all college & university students who need practical advice & tips to tackle their studies & those who want to write effectively & with complete confidence. The dictionary

Includes:: 12 months access* to Oxfords premium online dictionary & thesaurus service Oxford Dictionaries Pro updated regularly with the latest developments to words & meanings so you will have the most accurate picture of English available. Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Pro. Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations & access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar & punctuation guides full thesaurus information style & usage help & much more. * Available in selected markets (UK Europe Australia Canada & South Africa). Terms & conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.



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Its excellent coverage of essential English vocabulary & clear accessible style make this revised edition of the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English ideal for general everyday use. Straightforward definitions are accompanied by plenty of example sentences to show how words behave in the language. Usage notes on tricky parts of English help you distinguish between commonly confused words such as complementary & complimentary orforbear & forebear as well as giving advice on grammar. The Effective English section in the centre of the dictionary is packed with advice on how to use English in a variety of situations such as writing CVs or letters of complaint. This revised edition has been completely redesigned & now contains even more practical help with correspondence. The clear layout & attractive two-colour design enable you to find the infromation you want quickly & easily & the uncomplicated definitions give you the most accurate picture of the language possible. The dictionary

Includes:: 12 months' access* to Oxford's premium online dictionary & thesaurus service Oxford Dictionaries Pro updated regularly with the latest developments to words & meanings so you will have the most accurate picture of English available. Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Pro. Hear how words are spoken with thousands of audio pronunciations & access over 1.9 million real English example sentences to see how words are used in context. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar & punctuation guides full thesaurus information style & usage help & much more. * Available in selected markets (UK Europe Australia Canada & South Africa). Terms & conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.

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The Compact Oxford German Dictionary offers over 90 000 words & phrases & 120 000 translations of contemporary German & English. It covers all the words you need for everday use carefully selected from evidence from the Oxford Languages Tracker & the Oxford English Corpus. Also

Includes:: German cultural & grammar supplements to help you improve your German.

Includes:: 12 months' access to Oxford Language Dictionaries Online at oxfordlanguagedictionaries.com



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Providing a wealth of synonyms & antonyms for everyday use this revised edition of the Compact Oxford Thesaurus is ideal in helping you find the right word when writing or for other language queries. The Compact Oxford Thesaurus provides you with the most useful synonym first so that you can find the information you are looking for easily. It also features a two-colour layout & a very clear open design so that you can navigate around the thesaurus quickly. New vocabulary has been added in this revised edition so you can be sure that your Oxford thesaurus reflects the very latest changes in the English language. Notes on frequently confused words such as affect & effect or compliment & complement can be found throughout the text helping you to avoid common pitfalls when writing. The centre section of the thesaurus provides practical help in using a thesaurus to improve your choice of words & to refine your writing style as well as new material for word game & puzzle enthusiasts. The Compact Oxford Thesaurus is an invaluable tool for anyone who needs to write reports or memos at work essays at school or college or letters or emails to friends & is ideal for creative writing too. It can help to expand your vocabulary or give you vital clues in solving language puzzles & crosswords. ...

The Compact Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary offers over 90 000 words & phrases & 120 000 translations of contemporary French & English. It covers all the words you need for everday use carefully selected from evidence from the Oxford Languages Tracker & the Oxford English Corpus. Also

Includes:: French cultural & grammar supplements to help you improve your French.

Includes:: 12 months' access to Oxford Language Dictionaries Online at oxfordlanguagedictionaries.com



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The Students Book features eight topic-based units to maximise the exam performance of school-age learners. The CD-ROM provides interactive grammar vocabulary & exam skills tasks including listening & the Workbook provides further practice of language & vocabulary. The Audio CD contains the listening material for the Workbook. Students Book Audio is available separately. Course users have exclusive access to a further practice test with audio via a URL in the Students Book. ...

The Compact Timeline Of Aviation History" encompasses the entire history of flight from the days of legends balloons & gliders to the latest high-tech aircraft. At the core of the book is a chronological timeline of aviation events
- aircraft first flights aviation records weapons development wars & more. Accompanying the chronology are illustrations of more than 250 aircraft with data & history of over 90 of the most significant types. Also included are: the history of aviation from earliest times to the present; aviators innovators & pioneers
- more than 70 of the most important people in the history of flight; aircraft weaponry
- guns missiles bombs; & further reading
- a list of useful & authoritative aviation books."



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In an age of increasing hostility towards chemical control of the food we eat Companion Planting" is the ideal guide to working with nature to produce healthy & bountiful crops. There is something fascinating about companion planting
- it is immensely enjoyable to be able to outwit ones enemies with simple tried-&-tested methods. More & more gardeners are recognising the good sense of working with nature instead of trying to club it into submission. Entertaining & often anecdotal the snippets of wisdom in this book are arranged alphabetically allowing the reader to easily search for a particular plant or garden pest. In many cases the author offers a method for encouraging a healthy crop or discouraging a nuisance to the gardener. Her summary of good & bad garden companions is a useful quick reference tool for gardeners planting beds or containers of vegetables & herbs."
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