Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary


Book Description

A perfect dictionary for quick, on-the-go language reference features 40,000 entries as well as clear, concise, definitions, variant spellings, and pronunciations. Includes a brief guide to punctuation.




Webster's New World Dictionary of Quotations


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One of the most comprehensive collections of its kind features more than 21,000 quotes from 3,500 authors, arranged alphabetically by author with a complete keyword index, mini-biographies of the authors, and notes on source and historical context.




Little Oxford English Dictionary


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Packed with more than 107,000 definitions, the revised and updated edition of this popular, portable dictionary is completely up to date in its coverage.




Spanish Paperback


Book Description

This Spanish dictionary contains 57,000 references and 90,000 translations, coverage of everyday Spanish and Latin-American Spanish and notes on false friends to help avoid translation errors.




Random House Webster's Handy Spanish Dictionary


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Essential Spanish and English vocabulary, in a portable paperback -- at the lowest price on the market. Less expensive than even small-size Spanish dictionaries, Random House Webster's Handy Spanish Dictionary offers over 40,000 definitions -- at a low price. Separate sections for Spanish-English and English-Spanish include the up-to-date language that students, businesspeople, and travelers need. Also included are International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) pronunciations for every word in English and Spanish. Just right for backpack, suitcase, or briefcase -- at a wallet-friendly price. Over 40,000 definitions Includes IPA pronunciations




Webster's New World Spanish Dictionary


Book Description

The most robust and up-to-date mass market Spanish dictionary available Spanish is the third most widely spoken language in the world, behind Mandarin Chinese and English. In July 2006, there were 44.3 million Hispanics in the U.S., constituting 15 percent of the total population. Increasingly, Americans want to understand Spanish in order to communicate with workers, customers, and others. Completely updated with new terms and references, this dictionary has more entries than other handily sized Spanish dictionaries. It also gives users free access to audio downloads of the correct pronunciations of key Spanish verbs in all conjugations. Inside, a new supplement helps them with basic conversation. Webster's New World dictionaries are among the most recognized and respected references in the world. This edition features the legible and readable design users are comfortable with, making it easy for them to find the word or definition they need fast.




Current Catalog


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First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.







Living Words


Book Description

In this collection of articles, the author reflects on the nature of language, the art of lexicography and the developments in communication, the media and information technology in the late 20th century. The three main subjects looked at are: language at large, and particulary English, the most widely used language in the history of the world; the art and study of dictionaries and reference science, embracing all past, present and potential reference materials - from the "OED" to the "Yellow Pages"; and the processes through which communication, information and knowledge has evoloved - from cave art to the personal computer.