Authoritative & up-to-date this fourth edition of the Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary covers over 90 000 words & phrases & over 120 000 translations of contemporary Chinese & English with br&-new words in each language. More than just a dictionary this handy reference book also

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This new edition of the Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary comes packaged with the Talking Chinese Dictionary & Instant Translator an innovative CD-ROM that provides instant pop-up translation help & invaluable Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for over 20 000 single-character words allowing you to listen & practice. Authoritative & up-to-date this fourth edition of the Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary covers over 90 000 words & phrases & over 120 000 translations of contemporary Chinese & English with br&-new words in each language. More than just a dictionary this handy reference book

Includes:: a brand new section on communication giving you the tools you need to communicate effectively & understand aspects of another culture. The communication supplement gives help with all types of correspondence including example letters & emails. It also contains a useful phrases section to help you when travelling. This dictionary is ideal for English & Chinese learners alike with Chinese simplified & traditional characters as well as pinyin romanization used throughout. You can quickly find the character you need by looking up in pinyin or using the radical index. Mandarin pronunciations are provided in pinyin. This book & CD-ROM package is the perfect reference for student & adult learners of English & Chinese.

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The Pocket Oxford Classical Greek Dictionary is an elementary level dictionary ideal for learners of Classical Greek at school & university level. It covers over 20 000 Greek words & phrases in clear user-friendly translations & over 4 000 English words in common usage. The dictionary also offers help with Greek to English sentence construction & prose composition & provides tables of irregular verbs. Additional information

Includes:: detailed lists of numerals & proper names a guide to pronunciation & a map of Greece.

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Featuring a dictionary & thesaurus combined the Pocket Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus provides the essential language reference help you need in a single portable volume. The second edition of this reference book has been completely redesigned so that it is easier to use. The thesaurus entry for a word now immediately follows the dictionary entry so that you do not need to hunt around the page for this information. We have also made the text more open & accessible so that you can find the word you are looking for quickly & easily. New words & new meanings have been added to the text so you can be sure that you are using a reference book that is up-to-date & reflects the developments of the English langauge. With over 90 000 words phrases & definitions & 115 000 synonyms & antonyms the Pocket Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus provides all the everday language help you need. This edition also contains new Word Link features helping you find words that are closely associated with each other. For example the Word Link at environment tells you that the study of the natural world is called ecology & the Word Link at cave informs you that the exploration of caves is known as speleology or potholing. The new centre section of the dictionary & thesaurus contains encyclopedic information such as lists of countries capitals & kings & queens helping you to broaden your knowledge & to find solutions for quizzes & puzzles. The Pocket Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants a portable quick reference tool useful both for general ready reference & for quizzes & crossword puzzles. The dictionary

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The Pocket Oxford English Dictionary tenth edition is an updated & fully revised edition of the best-selling Pocket Oxford English Dictionary ninth edition. It is a handy hardback dictionary for the home & office & is also suitable for study. This popular dictionary covers all the words you need for everyday use & has excellent coverage of core vocabulary. For this edition the definitions are clearer than ever before & there is lots of help with those aspects of the language (such as spelling pronunciation & usage) which cause most difficulties. In particular there are hundreds of new spelling notes to help with tricky words that are commonly misspelled extra usage notes giving advice on good English & more help with pronunciations of difficult words. A new open design ensures that this dictionary is even more accessible & easier to use than ever before. The dictionary

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Authoritative & up-to-date the new fourth edition of the Pocket Oxford German Dictionary covers over 90 000 words & phrases & 120 000 translations of contemporary German & English. Hundreds of new words from German & English have been added from computing & technology to health & lifestyle based on findings from the Oxford Languages Tracker. More than just a dictionary this handy reference book also

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Covering the most commonly used vocabulary of everyday Greek life as well as that found in general literature this revised edition of the highly acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Modern Greek is specially designed for tourists travelers students & business people alike. This authoritative guide offers comprehensive coverage of 67 000 words & phrases as well as some 82 000 translations &

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This edition of the Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary offers essential coverage of Latin words & grammar as well as extra information on Roman history & culture. It takes account of the latest research into Latin & is designed specifically to fit the needs of todays student. It covers over 45 000 words & phrases including additions from the writings of Plautus & Terence & from the study of Silver Latin. Common irregular verb parts are given as headwords for greater clarity & boxed notes provide help with language usage & with difficult words & constructions. There are appendices on historical mythological & geographical names; money dates times weights & measures; plus poetic metre & medieval Latin. With a timeline of important dates & biographies on Roman writers this edition is packed with interesting & essential information on Roman history & culture. Also with pronunciation help & a guide to Latin grammar this compact & affordable dictionary is a necessity for all students & adult learners of Latin. ...

Authoritative & up-to-date this fourth edition of the Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary covers over 90 000 words & phrases & 130 000 translations of contemporary Spanish & English. Hundreds of new words from Spanish & English have been added from computing & technology to health & lifestyle based on findings from the Oxford Languages Tracker.

Includes:: excellent coverage of both European & Latin American Spanish. More than just a dictionary this handy reference book also

Includes:: extensive sections on grammar culture & communication giving you the tools you need to communicate effectively & understand aspects of another culture. The grammar supplement provides full information on key points of Spanish grammar including verb tables for quick reference. The section on culture offers lively & useful information on life in the Spanish-speaking world covering everything from political institutions to how weddings are celebrated. The communication supplement gives help with all types of correspondence including example letters emails CVs & resumes & a guide to text messaging. Also new to this edition is a br&-new section on the internet & online services. The Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary is the perfect reference for student & adult learners needing an affordable portable dictionary. This dictionary

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A handy hardback volume for home school or work the Pocket Oxford Thesaurus features synonyms & antonyms for everyday words as well as language help. Updated with all the latest must-know vocabulary & with a completely revised text this second edition is an invaluable tool for anyone who writes for work school or pleasure or anyone looking for the word on the tip of their tongue. The centre section of this thesaurus has been revised & now contains even more lists of nouns such as insects fruits or drinks. This information can help you to broaden your knowledge or to find the answer you are looking for in a quiz or a puzzle. The A-Z text of the thesaurus features usage notes to help you identify frequently confused words such as affect & effect or compliment & complement so that you can avoid common pitfalls when you are writing. This thesaurus also contains Word Link features helping you to find words that are closely associated with each other. For example the Word Link at the entrylaw informs you that the words legal judicial & juridicial all relate to laws & the Word Link at darkness reveals that the fear of darkness is called scotophobia. Packed with extra tips & help & with a completely revised & up-to-date text the Pocket Oxford Thesaurus is an ideal reference book for anyone who wants to improve their writing. The thesaurus

Includes:: 6 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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