E Dictionnaire Hachette-Oxford Compact


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Searchable English to French and French to English dictionaries, based on the Oxford-Hachette French dictionary. Contain a combined total of 175,000 words and phrases and provide 270,000 translations. Click on the first URL to access French to English dictionary; click on the second URL to access English to French dictionary.




Compact Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary


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A compact, intermediate-level dictionary covering over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations ideal for the home, office, or school.




The Compact Oxford English Dictionary


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The standard dictionary of the English language micrographically printed in one volume




Le grand dictionnaire Hachette-Oxford


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A book that lists French language words and gives their equivalent in English, and English language words with their equivalent in French.




Oxford English Dictionary


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The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.




The Concise Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary


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This outstanding package provides the Concise Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary in both book and electronic form. The Concise Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary The dictionary provides over 175,000 words and phrases, and 270,000 translations covering all areas of the language - from general to technical, business to literary - giving a detailed picture of French as it is used today. Innovative in-text boxes on topics such as numbers, nationalities, games and sports, and forms of address group together word patterns and expressions to help with usage, construction, and vocabulary-building. The most frequently-used words in both languages are extensively explained and exemplified while grammatical notes within entries warn users of problem areas. Supplementary material includes: a unique guide to email and the Internet; thematic wordfinder covering all the essential vocabulary for a variety of topics; and practical help with French correspondence. The Pop-up Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary Instant translations from Internet ExplorerRG: cutting-edge iFinger technology allows you to move your cursor over a word on your Web page and the translation is instantly displayed in a pop-up window. Easy searching in WindowsRG: highlight a word in your WindowsRG application - including email - and with one keystroke you can find the translation Useful Replace function: writing a letter in French and can't think of the right word? Type in the English word, double-click on it, and select the appropriate translation from the entry and use the iFinger Replace function to copy it straight back into your letter. No fuss and no waiting: the dictionary automatically installs on your hard-drive and runs in the background - ready for whenever you need it Can be easily integrated with any of the iFinger Bilingual and English reference resources which are available on CD-ROM from Oxford University Press or from http://www.ifinger.com System requirements PC with 166MHz Pentium-class processor. WindowsRG 95, 98, 200. or NT 4.0. 32Mb RAM. 20Mb free hard disk space. SVGA monitor, displaying 16-bit colour (64K, High colour). CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Internet ExplorerRG 4.0 or 5.0 (version 5.0 supplied on the enclosed CD-ROM). Internet access (this is required to validate and register your CD-ROM). Minimum 56K modem (required to connect to the iFinger web site to purchase other titles and to download software upgrades).




Dictionnaire Hachette-Oxford Concise


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This intermediate French dictionary now has a new grammar supplement that focuses on the key points of French grammar providing invaluable support to anyone learning to speak, read and write in French.




The Language of Sex: Saying & Not Saying


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The language of sex: saying & not saying recull sis capítols que ofereixen indicacions pràctiques per a l’estudi del llenguatge del sexe: José Santaemilia resumeix les principals línies d’estudi d’un camp altament sensible, que genera discusos complexos i múltiples; Helen Sauntson analitza com es construeixen les diverses identitats sexuals (heterosexuals, gais, lesbianes) en converses informals; Dolores Jiménez estudia el llenguate utilizat en l’École des filles ou la philosophie des dames (1655), novel·la pornogràfica anònima francesa; Juan José Calvo descriu els orígens antropològics, històrics i lingüístics del concepte de tabú i dels usos d’eufemismes; Francisco Sánchez Benedito repassa els tipus principals d’eufemismes utilizats en anglès per a descriure els òrgans i actes sexuals; Patricia Alabarta il•lustra l’eufemisme i l’ambigüitat sexual en una sèrie de titulars de les edicions britànica, americana i espanyola de la revista Cosmopolitan.




Reference Sources for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries


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Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date.




Concise Oxford English Dictionary


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The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line. This Luxury Edition is perfect for anyone looking to invest in a reliable resource for home, school, or office. It includes unique features such as cut thumb tabs, printed endpapers, ribbon marker, with coloured head and tailbands making it a centerpiece for all bookshelves. This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary Luxury Edition presents the most accurate picture of English today. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words--including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint--all based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. In addition, the dictionary features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Fascinating Words and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which examines interesting facts about the English language. Sprinkled throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This Luxury Edition also includes 12 months' of access to Oxford Dictionaries Online at oxforddictionaries.com.