- Revised edition providing up-to-date coverage of recent space exploration and discoveries - 4,000 entries from astrophysics and cosmology to galaxies and time - Edited by Ian Ridpath, renowned author and broadcaster - World-wide coverage of telescopes and observatories - Biographical entries on eminent astronomers from Ptolemy to Hubble New to this edition - The newly named moons of Jupiter - New entries on all the most recent space missions, for example Dawn and Deep Impact This revised edition contains 4,000 up-to-date entries written by an expert team of contributors, under the editorship of Ian Ridpath, renowned author and broadcaster. Covering the most recent space exploration missions and latest technological development, this...
ISBN: 978-0-19-860513-3
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
A fresh approach to grammar through a set of interlinked grammar resources - reference book, practice book, interactive CD-ROM. The separate reference and practice components make this a flexible option for learners and teachers, containing thousands of explanations and exercises which are easy to find and easy to learn from.
ISBN: 0-194-37597-8
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: март 2012
Children`s Laureate, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds Phonics have been carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and are used in schools to teach phonics and inspire a love of reading. This Stage 3 Songbirds collection contains 6 exciting phonics stories in one, with built-in progression to build reading confidence and success: `The Big Match`, `The Shopping List`, `Gran is Cross`, `The Trunk and the Skunk`, `The Scrap Rocket,` `Splash and Squelch` The Songbirds series offers a clear phonics development with gradual progression and lots of practice to help children gain reading confidence. It provides a fantastic breadth and variety...
This new 2007 paperback edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary features over 10,000 entries, words and phrases, in alphabetical order, in a clear and accessible design. Each entry contains simple, easy-to-read numbered meanings, and word classes, and example sentences. Tinted panels throughout the text focus on overused words, words belonging to the same family, and key language topics (such as connectives or apostrophes). Another unique feature is the example sentences by well-known children`s authors, such as Dick King-Smith, Jacqueline Wilson, and Roald Dahl. These show the words actually in use to reinforce meaning but they also hook children in to using language effectively. Unique to Oxford, they take children beyond looking up a...
ISBN: 978-0-19-911540-2
Издательство:
Oxford
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2012
Throughout the twentieth century, The Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors and Hart`s Rules grew to be indispensable sources for all those who deal with the written word. Now, for the first time, The Oxford Style Manual combines in one volume these two classic reference books in their latest forms: the second edition of The Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors, and The Oxford Guide to Style - the new Hart`s Rules. Together they offer unrivalled guidance on words and how to treat them. The first part of The Oxford Style Manual contains 16 topic-based chapters of help on every aspect of words in print. The text is full of explanations, examples, and lists for quick reference: abbreviations, capitalization, punctuation, scientific...
ISBN: 978-0-19-860564-5
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: февраль 2012
This small dictionary offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary with over 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank comprising hundreds of millions of words of English. Definitions are easy to understand, given in a clear, simple style, and avoiding technical language. The centre section provides extra help with spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.
Titles in Barron`s extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects as they are taught on middle school and high school levels. These books are written for students who find the subjects unusually difficult and confusing - or in many cases, just plain boring. Barron`s Painless Series authors` main goal is to clear up students` confusion and perk up their interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which they can put each subject to practical use. Most of these books take a light-hearted approach to their subjects, often employing humor, and always presenting fun-learning exercises that include puzzles, games, and challenging Brain Tickler problems to solve. This title combines instruction in sentence...
ISBN: 978-0-7641-4712-8
Издательство:
Barron`s Educational Series, ins
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
If you think that developing a large vocabulary means dreary and painful memorizing of hundreds of words, this book has good news for you. You can develop the word power that will help you achieve high grades—and enjoy yourself while you learn! Each of 20 chapters introduces 15 new words, first placing them in a brief, entertaining essay, and then discussing their meanings and the ways they can be used. “Brain Tickler” questions that follow challenge your skill at word definitions, and sidebars help you avoid vocabulary mistakes while you pick up interesting facts about word origins and usage. When you reach the end of this book you’ll discover to your delight that your vocabulary has increased many times over—and your grades...
ISBN: 978-0-7641-3240-7
Издательство:
Barron`s Educational Series, ins
Дата выхода: август 2011
Titles in Barron`s extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects as they are taught on middle school and high school levels. These books are written for students who find the subjects unusually difficult and confusing - or in many cases, just plain boring. Barron`s Painless Series authors` main goal is to clear up students` confusion and perk up their interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which they can put each subject to practical use. Most of these books take a light-hearted approach to their subjects, often employing humor, and always presenting fun-learning exercises that include puzzles, games, and challenging Brain Tickler problems to solve. Each chapter in this book introduces 15 new words...
ISBN: 978-0-7641-4714-2
Издательство:
Barron`s Educational Series, ins
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
A comprehensive English dictionary: More than 4,700 highlighted entries on places and people; Notes on grammar and usage; Helpful reference supplement with topics ranging from prime ministers and presidents to wedding anniversaries and alphabets.
ISBN: 0-19-860454-8
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
This fully updated edition offers over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions. It covers all the words you need for everyday use, carefully selected from the evidence of the Oxford English Corpus, a databank of 21st century English, containing over 2 billion words. The Factfinder centre section gives quick-reference entries on topics including famous people, countries, and science.
Stroll down the Seine, browse the bouquinistes` stalls of old books, join a Friday evening roller-blading rally outside Gare Montparnasse, or enjoy more traditional sites such as Notre-Dame Cathedral. Fully updated Green Guide Paris with its highly-rated star system, maps and illustrations helps you discover every corner of this remarkable city. From flea markets to fine dining, and suggested itineraries for quick or more leisurely exploring, whatever your budget, the guide`s address book and features help you uncover the sites of this city.
This sumptuously illustrated reference book is for serious Paris-lovers who seek information beyond what can be found in a traveler`s guidebook. Paris is the first title from a major new series of classic, elegant guides to the monuments and mysteries of Europe`s great capitals, illustrated by 600 photographs documenting sweeping panoramas, hidden corners, and stylish interiors. The handsome volume details all aspects of the city from an engaging and accessible insider perspective. Each chapter covers diverse themes such as the city`s history, its architectural riches, and its great art treasures. Discover how the Louvre chateau developed into the artistic encyclopedia it is today, and what life was like when Paris was just an island in...
World-renowned linguist and reference editor, David Crystal, brings us the third edition of "Penguin`s Concise Encyclopedia". This abridgement condenses the core material in the third edition of the "Penguin Encyclopedia" which has already reached a world sales total of over 23,000 copies in hardback. David Crystal has a gift for clarity and concision which enables him to illuminate even the most intricate concepts. Here he offers over 22,000 alphabatised entries on the facts, events, issues, people, beliefs and achievements that make up the sum of human knowledge. Entries have been written by over 350 specialist contributors from universities, museums and other institutions of excellence around the world. "The Concise Encyclopedia" is...
ISBN: 978-0-14-102621-3
Издательство:
Книжный мир
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Power napping, the Oprah effect, girl power - these are just some of the recent figures of speech to have entered our language. The perfect guide to the idiosyncrasies of the English language, this best-selling dictionary has been completely revised for its second edition and includes hundreds of new idioms. It provide clear and concise definitions and explains how the idioms should be used. At the same time the dictionary`s thematic arrangement makes it possible not only to study and compare all the idioms in a given subject area, but to match the right one to the right occasion. * Gives full explanations of some 4,000 phrases * Entries are grouped according to theme: for example, colours (white as a sheet), elements (air-kissing), life...
The Penguin "Dictionary of English Synonyms and Antonyms" is the ideal work of reference for both home and office. Anyone who has found themselves stumped for the best and most appropriate word or who wants to avoid repetition whether student or writer, politician or advertiser, after-dinner speaker or crossword fanatic will find this easy-to-use dictionary invaluable on every occasion.
International relations have undergone a revolution since the immense upheavals in Eastern Europe of 1989. The end of the Cold War, which was in many ways the great simplifier of international affairs, has fundamentally changed the character of world politics and introduced dangerous new developments and processes. This new world disorder is fully reflected in this new Penguin dictionary. Extensively cross-referenced and with a select bibliography to aid further study, this comprehensive overview of contemporary international relations contains over 700 definitions including: * Entries relating to ideas, theories, concepts, organizations and events crisis management, preventative diplomacy, failed nation-states, World Bank group, Camp...
The Penguin Dictionary of Marketing is the only one-volume dictionary of its kind to offer full sections of international terms, giving it a truly global readership. Covering everything from direct marketing to slogans, political marketing to corporate affairs this is ideal for A-level and undergraduate students and anyone with an interest in this exciting and innovative discipline.
Picture Grammar for Children is a lively and colourful grammar practice series for young learners. It`s fun to use and easy to teach and is compatible with any course. Grammar is presented in an original and appealing way through vocabulary-rich topic-based spreads which are followed by a range of grammar practice activities. Key features: • Vocabulary and grammar are introduced side by side in meaningful contexts. • Highly illustrated topic-based units are carefully selected to reflect students` interests. • There is a balance between controlled exercises and those which allow students to use language creatively. • Review units give opportunity for consolidation and further practice. • Students can work through the units...
ISBN: 978-0-435-29738-1
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
