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New Zealand Oxford Schoolmate Dictionary order quantity
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NZ$ 20.00 each
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Author: eds.
In Stock: 9
This dictionary never gets left at home – it clips neatly into a student’s ring-binder folder. It is a solid, basic ready-reference for students aged 11 to 16.
• over 20,000 headwords
• word origins are provided if they shed light on the meaning of the headword, or if they are especially interesting
• pronunciation given for words which may cause problems, using a simple respelling system which avoids symbols.

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Bill Bryson's Dictionary for Writers and Editors order quantity
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NZ$ 45.00 each
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Author: Bill Bryson
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What is the difference between cant and jargon, or assume and presume? What is a fandango? What's the new name for Calcutta? How do you spell supersede? Boutros Boutros-Ghali? Is it hippy or hippie? These questions really matter to Bill Bryson, ever since his days as a rookie subeditor on "The Times" back in the 1970s: as they do to anyone who cares about the English language.Originally published as "The Penguin Dictionary for Writers and Editors", Bryson's "Dictionary for Writers and Editors" has now been completely revised and updated for the twenty-first century by Bill Bryson himself. Here is a very personal selection of spellings and usages, covering such head-scratchers as capitalization, plurals, abbreviations and foreign names and phrases. Bryson also gives us the difference between British and American usages, and miscellaneous pieces of essential information you never knew you needed, like the names of all the Oxford ... more

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New Zealand Oxford Primary School Dictionary order quantity
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NZ$ 28.00 each
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Author: Dianne Bardsley (ed.)
In Stock: 3
This is a major new edition of this best-selling dictionary, written especially for New Zealand students aged 10-12 years of age.
Fully revised with many new features this dictionary is the essential reference resource for upper primary school students. It provides information that should help develop a better understanding of how words are used in the English
language, and particularly in New Zealand English.

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Previous Edition: 9780195584615

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Chambers Concise Dictionary order quantity
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NZ$ 69.99 each
Hardback
Author: *
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Chambers Concise Dictionary focuses on English as it is written and spoken today. It provides special coverage of current vocabulary and idioms, as well as technical terms from science, computing, business and sport. Its attractive colour layout gives it a clean and modern look, and entries have been carefully designed and constructed to be clear and self-explanatory. Definitions are in straightforward English with no confusing jargon. Chambers Concise Dictionary is ideal for anyone who needs an up-to-the-minute, practical and complete dictionary at home or in the office. For those who can't get enough of words, we have included a Language Lovers' Miscellany, which delves into all the richness of the English language with lists of phobias, proverbs, foreign words and phrases used in English, collective nouns, Greek, Hebrew and Arabic alphabets and much more.

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary order quantity
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NZ$ 45.00 each
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Author: Cobuild
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The new fifth edition of the Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's English Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. In its attractive two-colour layout, the fifth edition of the Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's English Dictionary offers learners of English detailed coverage of today's language. With lots of new words and phrases and definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is exceptionally easy to use and understand. The examples, which have all been taken from the Bank of English, part of the prestigious Collins Word Web, are invaluable in providing context for words and phrases. Grammatical information and additional information on synonyms, pragmatics and frequency is shown in the Extra Column, making it easy to find and use. In the Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's Dictionary thousands of set grammatical structures, particularly useful to ... more

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Collins Compact Dictionary (8th ed.) order quantity
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NZ$ 35.00 each
Hardback
Author: eds.
In Stock: 1
In colour, and packed with fascinating features on language, Collins Compact Dictionary is the ideal handy reference for people who love language. With extended word histories, surprising folk etymologies, notes on words borrowed from other languages, and a fantastic supplement, this thoughtfully designed dictionary is large enough to include all the words and definitions you need, but small enough to hold in one hand. With a clear colour design and easy-to-use layout, browsing is easier than ever. All in all the perfect book for crossword solvers, word-game enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion for English.

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Collins Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus (3rd rev. ed.) order quantity
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NZ$ 35.00 each
Hardback
Author: eds.
In Stock: 1
The Collins Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus is the ideal quick reference source for everyday use. The practical layout offers two books in one, with matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, plus many other features to help enrich your language skills. This new edition of the Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus is a quick and easy-to-use reference book, ideal for the home or office. The dictionary text provides clear, straightforward definitions reflecting today's language, while the matching thesaurus text gives a generous choice of synonyms, with key synonyms highlighted. Spelling help is given for all irregular forms of words and pronunciation help is given for all difficult words. In addition, language notes throughout the dictionary text provide additional advice on using English correctly and effectively. The range of information given in the Collins Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus makes it ... more

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Collins Concise English Dictionary (7th Edition 2008) order quantity
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NZ$ 65.00 each
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Author: Harper Collins
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Pioneers in dictionary publishing for over 175 years, Collins are now proud to offer the Concise English Dictionary in print and online.
The seventh edition of the groundbreaking Collins Concise Dictionary is the only dictionary in concise format with encyclopedic entries for people, places, and regions. Ideal for families and students, this is essential for anyone who needs a dictionary that supports research in all areas (academic subjects as well as hobbies, sport and recreation) and study.
Have confidence - comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and definitions you need
Get it right - language notes help you choose the right words for every situation and give advice on words that are changing in meaning or use.
Get there fast - clear layout with colour
Find out more - thousands of entries for people and places.

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Collins Concise English Dictionary - New Zealand Edition (7th edition 2008) order quantity
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NZ$ 69.99 each
Hardback
Author: Harper Collins
In Stock: 1
Pioneers in dictionary publishing for over 175 years, Collins are now proud to offer the Concise New Zealand Dictionary in print and online. The seventh edition of the groundbreaking Collins Concise Dictionary is the only dictionary in concise format with encyclopedic entries for people, places, and regions. Ideal for families and students, this is essential for anyone who needs a dictionary that supports research in all areas (academic subjects as well as hobbies, sport and recreation) and study.
Have confidence - comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and definitions you need
Get it right - language notes help you choose the right words for every situation and give advice on words that are changing in meaning or use.
Get there fast - clear layout with colour.
Find out more - thousands of entries for people and places.

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Collins English Dictionary - New Zealand Edition (10th rev. ed) order quantity
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NZ$ 110.00 each
Hardback
Author: eds.
In Stock: 1
Collins is proud to announce a major new edition of its flagship dictionary. Updated with the latest terms to enter the language, the dictionary is not only comprehensive and authoritative, but also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English. Collins New Zealand Dictionary is a rich source of words for everyone who loves language. This new gift edition includes the latest words to enter the English language as well as a wide range of biographical entries. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English. A clear, two-colour page design helps to make this dictionary accessible and easy to use, and the new virtual thumb tab makes it even easier to find the entry you are looking for. The dictionary includes a supplement on words on the cusp of entering the language, as well as an extended essay on how English has changed in the ... more

 
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