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New Zealand Oxford Schoolmate Dictionary
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NZ$ 20.00 each
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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
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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 ...
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New Zealand Oxford Primary School Dictionary
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Dianne Bardsley (ed.)
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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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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
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Elizabeth Knowles (ed.)
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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
features 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world and across 250 subjects - from 'Cats' and 'Dogs' to 'Achievement' and 'Extravagance'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of key elements in the proverbial treatment of the topic and each entry provides information on the date, source, and meaning of the phrase.
Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Drawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring, this book unearths sayings used in the English-speaking world from Asia, Africa, Middle East, and many other cultures. Together with proverbs more traditional to the English language it includes many new phrases, such as
'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best is now'
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Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (6th Edition, 2007)
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Oxford University Press editors
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2 volume cased hardback
Contains more than 600,000 words, phrases, and definitions, with coverage of language from the entire English-speaking world, from North America and the UK to South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and the Caribbean.
From the beginning, the
Shorter Oxford English Dictionary
was intended to be an abridgement of the full
Oxford English Dictionary
. The first editor, William Little, was appointed in 1902. He worked on it until his death in 1922, after which the dictionary was completed by H. W. Fowler, Jessie Coulson, and C. T. Onions. The First Edition was published in 1933, in two volumes. The Second Edition, published in 1936, contained about 3,000 revisions and additions. The Third Edition (1944) contained an appendix of addenda and corrigenda, and this edition was reprinted several times with corrections and additions, the most significant being in 1973, with enlarged addenda ...
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Chambers 2-in-1 Dictionary and Thesaurus
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Chambers
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Chambers 2-in-1 Dictionary & Thesaurus
takes away the need to juggle with two separate volumes by offering you two books in one: an up-to-date dictionary text together with a complete and user-friendly thesaurus. No need to look up the same word twice as dictionary and thesaurus entries are given together, while the clear two-colour layout makes reference quick and easy. Entries are complemented by over 200 lists showing related words, from types of accommodation to signs of the zodiac. Perfect for use at home, in the office or while studying,
Chambers 2-in-1 Dictionary & Thesaurus
is the ideal single-volume reference tool for anyone wanting to use English accurately and creatively.
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Chambers Concise Dictionary
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NZ$ 69.99 each
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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
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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
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Collins Compact Dictionary and Thesaurus (3rd rev. ed.)
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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
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Collins Concise English Dictionary (7th Edition 2008)
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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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