The Godzone Dictionary - Of Favourite New Zealand Words and Phrases by Max Cryer

$30.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Reading Level: very good

This concise A-Z dictionary, now updated in a new expanded edition, is a quick and easy reference to understanding the words and phrases that make the New Zealand language and speech patterns so different. Language expert Max Cryer not only provides helpful definitions for the various entries, but also sheds light on their origins. Slang words feature heavily, while a key feature of the book is the large number of Māori words that have become part of the common language over the years. Popular names of sports teams are also included, while an appendix of New Zealand acronyms completes the book. ...Show more

Collins Gem New Zealand Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries

$15.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Collins Gem Ser.

Middle East Phrasebook & Dictionary 2 by Kathryn Stapley; Mimoon Abu Ata; Yavar Dehghani; Siona Jenkins; Shalome Knoll; Arzu Kurklu; Lonely Planet Publications Staff

$20.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Phrasebook Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher With eight key languages in this phrasebook to the region, let no barriers - language or culture - get in your way. Order the right meal with our menu decoder Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary We make language easy with shortcuts, key phrases & common Q&As Feel at ease, with essential tips on culture & manners Coverage includes: Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Farsi, Gulf Arabic, Hebrew, Levantine Arabic, Tunisian Colloquial Arabic and Turkish. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Shalome Knoll, Mimoon Abu Ata, Yavar Dehghani, Siona Jenkins, Arzu Kurklu, and Kathryn Stapley. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) ...Show more

India Phrasebook & Dictionary 2e by Jodie Martire; Shahara Ahmed; Quentin Frayne; Lonely Planet Publications Staff

$24.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Phrasebook Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's #1 phrasebook publisher* Lonely Planet India Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for eating lik e a Maharaja, joining in with some of the multitude of festivals and celebrations throughout the country, and bargaining your way through the thousands of colourful markets; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now Coverage Includes: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Marwari (Rajasthani), Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Organised by language, this one-stop resource makes travelling through multiple countries simple. With each language you can: Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 400-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet India Phrasebook & Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues Language map for quick reference Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, pronunciations, reading tips, grammar rules, common language difficulties Practical - sightseeing, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at-the-market, at- the-bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet India Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized, comprehensive multi-language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. Looking for just a few of the languages covered in this phrasebook? Check out Lonely Planet's individual phrasebooks for Hindi, Urdu & Bengali. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Shahara Ahmed, Madhu Thaker, Richard Delacy, Hari Prasad Nadig, Omkar N Koul, Bert Naik, Amrit Parmar, Aruna Magier and PAEN Language Services. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet is the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, and has been connecting travellers and locals for over 25 years with phrasebooks for 120 languages, more than any other publisher With an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community, Lonely Planet enables curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves. The world awaits *#1 phrasebook publisher. Source: Nielsen Bookscan UK, US & AUS ...Show more

Collins English Thesaurus Pocket Edition - 7th Edition

$25.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Reading Level: very good

The ideal word finder with a wide range of up-to-date entries, a generous choice of synonyms, and thousands of antonyms, giving unrivalled everyday language coverage for a thesaurus of its size. The hard-wearing cover makes it an ideal reference book for carrying to school or work. The perfect book for anyone stuck for words, writing essays or reports, marketing copy and work emails. This new edition provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. All main words are clearly distinguished and the most helpful synonyms in each entry are given first and highlighted to ensure you find what you're looking for in the shortest time. With key antonyms included for many entries and the unique supplement, this is the ideal one-stop word reference for every home and office. 128,000 synonyms and antonyms ...Show more

Collins Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary by Anne R. Bradford

$35.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

Featured on BBC 4 radio as one of the Five Great Works of Reference I couldn't be without it - Editor of the Times crossword The UK's bestselling, best-loved crossword dictionary, the new edition of Bloomsbury's Crossword Dictionary contains over 200,000 entries, including synonyms, anagrams and plays on words listed under 18,000 headwords, arranged alphabetically. What makes this book unique is crossword enthusiast Anne Stibbs' 35 years of careful analysis of real crossword clues. This is why Bloomsbury's includes so many obscure words and puns, unlisted in other crossword dictionaries. ...Show more

The Dictionary of New Zealand English: A Dictionary of New Zealandisms on Historical Principles by H.W. Orsman

$169.95 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

The Dictionary of New Zealand English provides a unique historical record of New Zealand words and phrases from their earliest use to the present day. Its 6,000 main headword entries and 9,300 separate subentries provide fascinating insights into New Zealand's diverse linguistic heritage.The words New Z ealanders use express their separate national and regional identity, as well as their membership of a worldwide community of English speakers. Hardback ...Show more

The Collins Thesaurus by Neal Ascherson

$90.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

This edition has been revised and updated to create a title that reflects real English in an accessible, modern design. It has been compiled using evidence from the Bank of English to provide a choice of words that is a more genuine reflection of current language than ever before.

Oxford Colour Dictionary and Thesaurus by OXFORD

$39.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

The Oxford Colour Dictionary & Thesaurus is a convenient, compact, and portable reference book to help with studies or to solve everyday language problems and puzzles, wherever you are. This third edition features a brand new colour layout. The thesaurus entry for a word sits directly alongside the dictionary entry so that you do not have to hunt around the page to find the word you are looking for. This new edition contains a centre section on 'Effective English' which covers the basics of writing English and how to get the best out of your thesaurus. 6 months' access to Oxford's premium online dictionary and thesaurus service is included with this book, so you can get accurate definitions and alternative words wherever you are. Find out more about our living language using Oxford Dictionaries Online - updated regularly with the latest changes to words and meanings, so you have the most accurate picture of English available. Use the thousands of audio pronunciations to hear how words are spoken. Improve your confidence in writing with helpful grammar and punctuation guides, full thesaurus information, style and usage help, and much more. ...Show more

The New Zealand Oxford Primary School Dictionary by Dianne Bardsley (ed.)

$32.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: NZ Dictionaries/Thesauruses/Reference Ser.

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. ...Show more

Collins Paperback Thesaurus by Collins

$22.95 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

The most helpful paperback thesaurus available. Over 300,000 alternatives for 14,000 words Easy-to-use A-Z arrangement Most useful alternative words given first and highlighted Antonyms included for many key entries Helpful labels indicate the best context for using a word

The Concise Oxford Dictionary by Judy Pearsall

$69.95 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

This dictionary comprehensively covers the vocabulary of the English-speaking world. It features hundreds of new words and meanings with a special focus on fast-changing areas of the language such as new technology, e-commerce, fashion, and youth culture.