The New Penguin Dictionary of Abbreviations


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In the PENGUIN REFERENCE series, a book containing definitions and explanations of abbreviations used in the English language. It is compiled by the editor of PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF PROVERBS.




The New Penguin Dictionary of Science


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Provides definitions for a variety of terms used in chemistry, physics, mathematics, molecular biology, biochemistry, human anatomy, astronomy, and computing.







The Penguin Dictionary of Abbreviations


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This is a comprehensive dictionary of abbreviations and acronyms from all over the world and includes definitions where necessary.




Linguists of Tomorrow


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This volume is a selection of papers presented at “Linguists of Tomorrow”, the 1st Cyprus Postgraduate Conference in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, held at the University of Cyprus on 7–8 May 2010. The collection includes nine chapters by postgraduate students of linguistics as well as two illustrious keynote papers by Prof. Barbara Lust and Prof. Thomas McFadden. The topics range from theoretical linguistics (syntax, semantics, morphology, and phonology) to psycholinguistics (first and second language acquisition, language impairments, and language processing) and applied linguistics (bilingualism, dictionaries, writing, and ethnolinguistics). As such, this collection of papers by established as well as up-and-coming researchers will appeal to a wide range of scholars, students and academics alike, interested in current issues in linguistics.




Titles and Forms of Address


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A guide to correct forms of address in speech and correspondence. It covers both formal and social occasions, and includes the forms of address for bishops, peers, privy counsellors, ambassadors, JPs and mayors. Where honours, decorations and degrees appear after the name as letters, an explanation and the correct sequence is given. This edition is revised and updated to cover changing conventions. Now in its 22nd edition, this book has been in constant demand for over 85 years.




The Penguin Dictionary of Proper Names


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A dictionary of names, places and titles, offering a selective guide to the names, titles and nicknames of Western culture, both ancient and modern.







The New Penguin Dictionary of Computing


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An A-Z of computing terms and concepts, "The New Penguin Dictionary of Computing" is the definitive book of its kind. Covering everything from A20 gate to zero-wait-state memory, and from floppy disk to Word for Windows, it will be an essential tool not only to programmers and engineers, but to anyone who owns or has access to a computer and wishes to improve her skills.




The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy


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A third edition of the title which contains the latest advances in the field of study. The dictionary has over 2,800 entries and encompasses classical and modern astronomy, giving the names of constellations, stars, galaxies, asteroids, comets, nebulae, and information on telescopes, observatories and space missions.




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