The Colour Oxford English Dictionary (2nd ed.) by Angus Stevenson

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Portable and durable, this new edition of the Colour Oxford English Dictionary is a good basic all-purpose dictionary, with particular emphasis on spelling, grammar, and usage. over 105,000 words, phrases, and definitionscolour headwords, inflections, derivatives, and phrases in colourin-text notes pro vide guidance on spelling, usage, and selected word originsgrammar boxes cover general grammar points and word buildingpronunciation given for words which may cause problems, using a simple respelling system which avoids symbols ...Show more

Longman Active Study Dictionary of English by Longman

$39.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Longman Active Study Dictionary of English

Concise Oxford English Dictionary (11th Edition) by Catherine Soanes

$59.99 NZD

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The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is a world-famous bestseller, chosen by thousands of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English language. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing meanings for everyday words including scientific and technical vocab ulary, as well as English from around the world. This revised edition of the dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words and phrases, including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint. This edition also features a new centre section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Unusual Words, and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which presents interesting facts about the English language. The revised edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary also retains such popular features as the Word Histories and Usage Notes that can be found throughout the A-Z text of the dictionary. In selected markets, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary is available with a free, informative, and fun booklet about the origins of popular words and phrases. ...Show more

Concise Oxford English Dictionary (11th ed.) by various

$130.00 NZD

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This is the world-famous Concise Oxford English Dictionary, published together with a fully up-to-date CD-ROM! Containing over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions and hundreds of new words, this comprehensive package is the perfect reference tool for home, school or the office. Featuring rich voc abulary coverage, with full treatment of World English, rare and archaic terms, as well as scientific and technical vocabulary this revised edition contains hundreds of helpful notes on grammar and usage. The CD-ROM offers full-text search functionality, high-quality spoken pronunciations, and interactive educational word games. New to this edition is a fascinating 'English Uncovered' supplement, revealing findings from the billion-word Oxford English Corpus, find out how new words and meanings emerge, which are the most common words and how language is changing. Book and CD-ROM ...Show more

The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus 6th Edition by Robert L. Chapman

$25.00 NZD

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An essential volume for every reference shelf, The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus ? is the most comprehensive mass market paperback thesaurus available today. Containing more than 230,000 words, including slang, idiom, parts of speech, and technical terms, it remains the ultimate writing tool f or organizing thoughts and mastering the nuance of expression. More complete and authoritative than other thesauruses, the revised and updated sixth edition offers a revolutionary method of organization, grouping synonyms, antonyms, and related words together into 1,075 numbered categories, eliminating the unnecessary repetition and time-consuming cross-referencing so common in other thesauruses. With an easy-to-use index for quick referencing, The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus? is the first source to which writers, students, and speakers should turn to add eloquence, weight, and style to their spoken and written ideas and sentiments. ...Show more

Oxford Dictionary of Science (5th ed.) by John Daintith

$44.95 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference

This best-selling dictionary contains over 9,000 entries on all aspects of science. It provides comprehensive coverage of biology, chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy. The entries are supported by over 200 clear diagrams and illustrations, and fully cross-referenced for ease of use. Ot her features include short biographies of leading scientists, full page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms, and chronologies of subjects including plastics, electronics, and cell biology. Both concise and wide-ranging, this dictionary is an ideal reference work for students, and a great introduction for non-scientists. ...Show more

Concise Oxford English Dictionary Book & CD-ROM (12th edition 2011) by Oxford Dictionaries

$65.00 NZD

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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 and 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 and the internet, and high-quality spoken pronunciations for thousands of words, making it ideal for family use, as well as for homework and school use. The CD-ROM is both Windows(R) and Mac compatible. Explore our language resources on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's home for dictionaries and language reference. Updated regularly with the latest changes to words and meanings, the site provides hundreds of thousands of definitions, synonyms, and pronunciations in a range of languages. Access the highest quality language content, built from our extensive research, for free on your desktop or device. System requirements Windows(R): Intel(R) Pentium(R) II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent); Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7, Windows Vista(R), Windows(R) ServerTM 2003, Windows(R) XP, Windows(R) 2000. Macintosh(R): PowerPC(R) G3 500MHz or faster processor; Intel(R) CoreTM Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor; Mac(R) (PowerPC(R)): OS X 10.1.x - 10.4.x; Mac(R) (Intel(R)): OS X 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x. All Platforms: 250 MB free hard disk space; monitor with 1024 x 768 pixels and high colour (16 bits per pixel, i.e. 65,536 colours); local CD-ROM/DVD drive (for installation); 16-bit sound card; 512 MB RAM; runs from hard drive only. ...Show more

Chambers Crossword Manual by Don Manley

$44.00 NZD

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Acknowledged as the definitive work on modern crosswords, Chambers Crossword Manual is an essential handbook for all crossword fans from beginners to experts. It is packed with practical advice on solving crosswords, as well as many practice crosswords. "Top of the crossword market - magisterial and aut horitative" - Colin Dexter "For the novice or the champion, this is the book" - Gyles Brandreth "A truly kaleidoscopic feat" - Susie Dent "I recommend it strongly" - Jonathan Crowther (Azed) "Clever, detailed, and, above all, fun" - Simon Russell Beale "The crossword oracle - witty, wise and indispensable." - Francis When"The outstanding book about crosswords" - Sir Jeremy Morse ...Show more

The Chambers Dictionary by Chambers Editors

$99.99 NZD

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***Fully revised and updated February 2016 to include additional 'enriching' words***   "The Chambers Dictionary is the most useful and diverting single-colume word-hoard available." Telegraph   First published in 1872, The Chambers Dictionary contains more words, phrases and meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary. Yet it remains lighter and easier to hold, and now has an even more durable jacket so that it will be a beautiful hardback reference for many years to come.   This 13th edition, new for 2014, retains the much-loved features of The Chambers Dictionary, including the unique quirky definitions for certain words. There are over 1,000 new words and meanings, and there is also a brand new two-colour Word Lover's Ramble at the back of the Dictionary, showing how English words and definitions have changed over the history of The Chambers Dictionary.   The Chambers Dictionary is now the UK's number 1 selling hardback dictionary. It is regarded as the dictionary of choice for crossword setters and solvers, and is popular with players of wordgames such as Scrabble(R) and Words With Friends(R). It is famous for its Scottish heritage, its thorough coverage of obscure words and its unique personality that comes across in a definition style that is both useful and witty.   "Chambers stands out like a baroque mansion in a city of faceless concrete." Melvyn Bragg ...Show more

The Chambers Dictionary (12th ed) by Chambers

$75.00 NZD

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The Chambers Dictionary, 12th Edition (Standard) The dictionary of choice for word lovers Immerse yourself in the most interesting, authoritative, and helpful English dictionary available -- the unrivalled guide for word lovers. Whether you're an avid wordgamer or just enjoy revelling in the quirks and curiosities of the English language, The Chambers Dictionary is your ultimate companion. The Chambers Dictionary delves deep into all the glories of the English language, covering weird and wonderful words like spoffish, jobernowl, mullligrubs and humdudgeon, all the while ensuring it covers the latest developments in English. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century. Over 620,000 words, phrases, and meanings First published in 1872, The Chambers Dictionary contains more words, phrases, and meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary. Rather than clog up space with lengthy definitions of everyday words, The Chambers Dictionary keeps them short, creating space for more intriguing, obscure, and historically-charged entries -- from alizari through to zuz. Peppered with witty definitions, Chambers is a pleasure to read. Highlights gems of English English is full of words that sound great, or that you never thought would exist. Only The Chambers Dictionary helps you discover them. Unrivalled help for wordgames Chambers is the dictionary of choice for crossword solvers, Scrabble(R) fans, and wordgame enthusiasts. The new Wordgame Companion section offers crossword code-breakers, indispensable two-letter word solutions, top-scoring Q and Z words, and much more. What is new in this edition? New words Now in its 12th edition, the dictionary has been updated to include words and expressions that have entered the language in the four years since the last edition was published. Word Lover's Miscellany The 12th edition includes a Word Lover's Miscellany with list upon list of words to appeal to the English language addict: - words to impress and surprise - words to cherish - words that are extinct - words that merit rescue - words to use in Scrabble(R) and other word games - words to watch - collective nouns - useful similes ...and many more Beautiful finishing touches: Ribbon The Chambers Dictionary is the only popular dictionary to still provide one. Why? Simply because people love them. Beautifully flat on a desk The Chambers Dictionary lies perfectly flat on a desk so you can read the whole page with ease - even into the spine. Strong cloth binding, gold blocking, beautiful endpapers The Chambers Dictionary is made to an incredibly high quality, guaranteed to withstand years of love. Foiled cover Foiling on the cover gives The Chambers Dictionary a luxurious aesthetic. Less cumbersome than other dictionaries Slimmer and easier to hold, despite the fact that it contains more words than any other single volume dictionary. And all without reducing text size. It's a neat trick. *Thumb index Only provided by Chambers. A standard version without a thumb index is also available (*this page is for the standard version). Copy and paste this ISBN number (9780550102416) into the search bar to treat yourself to the thumb indexed version. ...Show more

Collins Ultimate Scrabble Dictionary and Wordlist

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Every word counts! The most comprehensive Scrabble Dictionary ever. This new title is the perfect reference for all players and includes an exhaustive list of every valid word playable in Scrabble and an invaluable supplement with advice and guidance for better play. Collins Ultimate Scrabble Word List includes a comprehensive dictionary with short definitions of all playable words of two to nine letters in length, as well as a full list of playable words of ten to fifteen letters in length. It also contains a new supplement offering advice and guidance for better play and information about the history and rules of the game. Collins Ultimate Scrabble Word List provides quick and easy access to all the most useful words in Scrabble, making words easier to remember and adding interest to most social games, whether you're a beginner or a veteran! With succinct and practical definitions for every word of between two and nine letters, players can check meanings of words without having to consult a secondary dictionary. Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen, regular players to families playing with children. SCRABBLE(R) is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.A(c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ...Show more

Collins German Dictionary: Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition by COLLINS DICTIONARIES

$89.99 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Collins Complete and Unabridged

Comprehensive and authoritative, and ideal for advanced learners of German, Collins German Dictionary is now available in colour and with all the new German spellings. The eighth edition of the Collins German Dictionary is designed for advanced learners and professionals using German. It draws on Collin s' unique multi-million word databases of contemporary language to ensure the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language today. * The dictionary includes the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, including the Internet, computing and business. The dictionary also includes special entries on life and culture in German-speaking countries. * To help you find the correct translation, long and complex entries are treated in depth and key phrases and set grammatical patterns are highlighted. * The accessible colour layout ensures that you find exactly what you need quickly and easily. * 'Language in Use': a full guide to written and oral communication in German. * New to this edition is a Business & Finance supplement, ideal for those who need to use German for work. ...Show more