Where did the words bungalow & assassin derive? What did nice mean in the Middle Ages? How were adder anger & umpire originally spelt? The answers can be found in this essential companion to any popular dictionary. With over 17 000 entries this is the most authoritative & comprehensive guide to word origins available in paperback. Based on The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology the principal authority on the origin & development of English words it contains a wealth of information about our language & its history. ...

Now in its second edition this invaluable work is the most authoritative dictionary of linguistics of its kind available. The author Peter Matthews is professor of linguistics at Cambridge University & an established expert in the field. The dictionary contains over 3 150 entries covering every aspect of this multidisciplinary field including sociolinguistics language theory & history language families & major languages from all over the world (including major national/regional dialects) & key figures & ideas in linguistics. Fully revised & updated for the second edition the dictionary now boasts greatly enhanced coverage of sociolinguistics making it an ideal reference for those studying linguistics. It also

Includes:: entries on notable recent theorists in the field such as Del Hymes & Peter Trudgill. Wide-ranging & accessible this dictionary is ideal reference for students & teachers in language-related courses & a great introduction to linguistics for the general reader with an interest in language & its study.

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Authoritative & reliable this A-Z provides jargon-free definitions for even the most technical mathematical terms. With 3 000 entries ranging from Achilles paradox to zero matrix it covers all commonly encountered terms & concepts from pure & applied mathematics & statistics for example linear algebra optimisation nonlinear equations & differential equations. In addition there are entries on major mathematicians & on topics of more general interest such as fractals game theory & chaos. Using graphs diagrams & charts to render definitions as comprehensible as possible entries are clear & accessible & offer an ideal introduction to the subject. Useful appendices follow the A-Z dictionary & include lists of Nobel Prize winners & Fields' medallists Greek letters formulae &
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- tables of inequalities moments of inertia Roman numerals & more. This edition contains recommended web links at entry level which are accessible & kept up to date via the Dictionary of Mathematics companion website. Fully revised & updated in line with curriculum & degree requirements this dictionary is indispensable for students & teachers of mathematics & for anyone encountering mathematics in the workplace.

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Derived from the classic Oxford Dictionary of Music this is the most authoritative dictionary of music available in paperback. Up-to-date & clearly written it is a rich mine of information for lovers of music of all periods & styles. Written by Michael Kennedy a renowned authority on classical music & chief music critic for The Sunday Telegraph from 1989 to 2005 the dictionary

Includes:: over 14 000 entries on musical terms from allegro to zingaro & on musical works from Aida to Tosca as well as musical instruments & their history composers librettists musicians singers & orchestras. It also boasts comprehensive works lists for major composers. Fully revised & updated the 5th edition of this established reference work contains over 200 new entries including information on Approx. 150 new performers. Essential reference for music students & teachers & fascinating reading for all other music enthusiasts.

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This best-selling dictionary contains over 1 700 entries on all aspects of politics. Written by a leading team of political scientists it embraces the whole multi-disciplinary specturm of political theory including political thinkers history institutions & concepts as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. An appendix contains timelines listing the principal office-holders of a range of countries including the UK Canada the USA Australia New Zealand Russia & China. Fully revised & updated for the 3rd edition the dictionary

Includes:: a wealth of new material in areas such as international relations political science political economy & methodologies as well as a chronology of key political theorists. It also boasts entry-level web links that don't go out of date. These can be accessed via a regularly checked & updated companion website ensuring that the links remain relevent & any dead links are replaced or removed. The dictionary has international coverage & will prove invaluable to students & academics studying politics & related disciplines as well as politicians journalists & the general reader seeking clarification of political terms.

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100 years after its first publication the twelfth edition of this world-famous bestseller gives the most up-to-date picture of the English language today. The original 1911 edition revolutionary at the time for its focus on current English & its use of illustrative examples combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This centenary edition continues this ground-breaking tradition giving you rich authoritative coverage of English as it is used today.

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100 years after its first publication the twelfth edition of this world-famous bestseller gives the most up-to-date picture of the English language today. The original 1911 edition revolutionary at the time for its focus on current English & its use of illustrative examples combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This centenary edition continues this ground-breaking tradition giving you rich authoritative coverage of English as it is used today. The CD-ROM offers full-text search functionality instant look-up from Windows (r) documents including email & the internet & high-quality spoken pronunciations for thousands of words making it ideal for family use as well as for homework & school use. The CD-ROM is both Windows (r) & Mac compatible.

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This is a shortened & updated version of the Oxford English-Arabic Dictionary" designed to meet the needs of the Arabic speaker learning English. It records the different levels of usage met with in newspapers radio & TV as well as films. Where familiar colloquial & slang levels are indicated the major Arabic dialectical equivalents have been given." ...

Complete with the latest vocabulary this third edition of the Concise Oxford German Dictionary contains over 150 000 words & phrases & 250 000 translations with up-to-date words & phrases in both languages. This edition also

Includes:: a correspondence guide with sample letters emails & CVs a section on text messaging in German notes on life & culture in the German-speaking world plus notes on language usage & construction including coverage of German spelling changes. The Concise Oxford German Dictionary is easy to use with a clear layout & printed thumb tabs for quick reference. This dictionary

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This dictionary provides coverage of 120 000 words & phrases & over 190 000 translations. It

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