The Dictionary of Quotations"

"The Dictionary of Quotations" by, Elizabeth Knowles

The O.rd Dictionary of Quotations is as impressive, erudite, enjoyable, and educational a tome as you might expect from Oxford. It's the sort of undertaking the press does very well. The first such dictionary, as compiled by Oxford, was published in 1953, and it's been tweaking, modifying, and updating it ever since. The fifth edition offers well over 20,000 quotations from more than 3,000 authors. The quotations are arranged alphabetically, by author, so browsing provides insight into the authors quoted, more so than do compendiums that are organize by theme.

O.d Unity Press | 1999 | 1152 pages | PDF | 7,6 MB

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Longman Children's Picture Dictionary (with Audio CD)

Longman Children's Picture Dictionary (with Audio CD)
Pearson Longman ed

Specially written for 6- to 9-year-olds, this dictionary includes 800 words organized into 50 topics and comes complete with songs and chants by Carolyn Graham. Themes are selected to appeal to this age range and two CDs include all the vocabulary, mini-dialogues and songs/chants.

Pearson ESL | 2002 | | 130 pages, Audio CD | PDF, mp3 | 100 MB

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Elsevier's Dictionary of Acronyms, Initialisms, Abbreviations and Symbols, Second Edition

Fioretta. Benedetto Mattia “Elsevier's Dictionary of Acronyms, Initialisms, Abbreviations and Symbols, Second Edition"
Elsevier Science | 2003-09-30 | 742 pages | PDF | 3,9 MB

The dictionary contains an alphabetical listing of approximately 30,000 (thirty thousand) acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations and symbols covering approximately 2,000 fields and subfields ranging from Pelagic Ecology to Anthrax Disease, Artificial Organs to Alternative Cancer Therapies, Age-related Disorders to Auditory Brainstem Implants, Educational Web Sites to Biodefense, Biomedical Gerontology to Brain Development, Cochlear Implants to Cellular Phones, Constructed Viruses to Copper Metabolism, Drug Discovery Programs to Drug-resistant Strains, Eugenics to Epigenetics, Epilepsy Drugs to Fertility Research, Genetically Modified Foods/Crops to Futuristic Cars, Genetic Therapies to Glycobiology, Herbicide-tolerant Crops to Heritable Disorders, Human Chronobiology to Human gene Therapies, Immunization Programs to Lunar Research, Liver Transplantation to Microchip Technology, Mitochondrial Aging to Molecular Gerontology, Neurodegenerative Diseases to Neuropsychology of Aging, Neurosurgery to Next Generation Programs, Obesity Research to Prion Diseases, Quantum Cryptography to Reemerging Diseases, Retinal Degeneration to Rice Genome Research, Social Anthropology to Software Development, Synchrotron Research to Vaccine Developments, Remote Ultrasound Diagnostics to Water Protection, Entomology to Chemical Terrorism and hundreds of others, as well as abbreviations/acronyms/initialisms relating to European Community and U.S., Japanese and International Programs/Projects/Initiatives from year 2000 up to 2010 as well as World Bank Programs.

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Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms

Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms
Cambridge University Press | 1998 | 608 pages | Djvu | 13,6 MB

The Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms explains over 7,000 idioms current in British, American and Australian English, helping learners to understand them and use them with confidence.

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Metaphors Dictionary PDF

Elyse Sommer “Metaphors Dictionary"
Visible Ink Press | 2001-08-01 |  672 pages | PDF | 23,1 Mb

Rates a recommendation to lovers of language. – William Safire, New York Times. A masterful metaphor, like a picture, may be worth a thousand words. By comparing two unlike objects or ideas, it illuminates the similarities between them, accomplishing in a word or phrase what could otherwise be expressed only in many words, if at all. Metaphors Dictionary is an expansive collection of 6,500 colorful classic and contemporary comparative phrases (with full annotations and a complete bibliography of sources). The Metaphors Dictionary revisits most of the great and respected names in the annals of cultural literacy while dipping into current literature and media sources. And now available for the first time in hard cover, it’s bound for heavy duty at a price that’s hard to beat.

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The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary

P D Eastman “The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary"
Random House Books for Young Readers (August 12, 1964) | ISBN: 0394810090 | 133 pages | Djvu | 7,4 Mb

A decades-old dictionary that you can still use today (and know that children will love it) is an amazing testament to the genius of the Seuss stable. The roughly 12-per-page colored drawings are dated, of course--the humans far more than the animals, funnily enough--but they've aged in a way that adds to their charm rather than detracting from it. (Phonograph may take some explaining; ditto typewriter, which we recently heard described as "like a computer, only with paper instead of a screen.") The 1,350 words are well balanced between the obvious stuff--common nouns and verbs--and more abstract language, from about to yet. Each word is accompanied by a drawing and an illustrative sentence. Along the way, naturally, we meet a wacky menagerie of humans and animals: "Aaron the alligator making more machines," "Aunt Ada standing on her head," etc. (Ages 4 to 8) --Richard Farr

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A silly book with a serious purpose—to help children recognize, remember, and really enjoy using a basic vocabulary of 1350 words. Written and illustrated by P. D. Eastman—with help from the Cat (Dr. Seuss)—this decades-old dictionary pairs words with pictures that carry their meaning, making it simple enough even for nonreaders to understand. A wacky cast of characters reappears throughout the book, making this perhaps the only dictionary in the world that is actually fun to read!

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Easier English Basic Synonyms

James Green, "Easier English Basic Synonyms"
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | ISBN 0747569797 | 2004-03-15 | 128 Pages | PDF | 1 Mb

Anyone who wants to write clear and accurate English, using the correct word in a particular context, will find this book helpful, and a useful companion to the Easier English Basic Dictionary. Groups of similar words are arranged alphabetically under the main word for the particular meaning being illustrated, so words meaning ‘big’ are given at big. The ways in which these similar words are used in different situations are compared. Words with an opposite meaning to the main meaning being illustrated (known as ‘antonyms’) are also given.

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Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus (Dictionary/Thesaurus)

Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus (Dictionary/Thesaurus)
Publisher: Collins | 2003-04-07 | CD ROM | ISBN: 0007142358 | EXE | 21.34 MB |

Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus on CD-ROM

Collins's English Dictionary and Thesaurus provides instant access to over 200,000 definitions and 340,000 synonyms and antonyms.

• Fast and simple user interface
• Full text and anagram searches
• History list for reviewing your entries
• Easy cross-referencing between Dictionary and Thesaurus

This title offers instant dictionary access to 200,000 definitions and over 340,000 synonyms and antonyms. Includes: 14,000 new and updated entries; etymologies; pronunciations; examples of words in use; in-depth information on how to use words appropriately, and more.
There is a 340,000-word thesaurus which includes antonyms.
Definitions search to find a word when you only know its definition, or have a vague idea of what it means
Browse function lets you look through the entire dictionary or thesaurus one word at a time.

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Easier English Basic Dictionary: Over 11,000 Terms Clearly Defined Pre-intermediate level

Easier English Basic Dictionary: Over 11,000 Terms Clearly Defined Pre-intermediate level
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | 2004 | ISBN: 0747566445 | PDF | 384 pages | 5,5 MB

The Easier English Basic Dictionary is designed especially for elementary and pre-intermediate students of English. It includes the basic vocabulary needed to understand and study written and spoken English at this level, and is particularly useful for students taking the Preliminary English Test (PET) and the Key English Test (KET) exams.
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'A useful beginner's dictionary at a good price.' Spotlight 'Beginner students of English will find here a wide-ranging offering of basic words for conversational and daily use. Each well-designed entry offers tips on grammar, irregularities, and pronunciation.' Good Book Guide

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Easier English Student Dictionary

P.H. Collin “Easier English Student Dictionary"
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | 2003-08-18 | ISBN: 0747566240 | PDF | 1024 pages | 9,2 Mb

Level: Upper Intermediate
The fully revised and updated edition of this bestselling general English dictionary is especially useful for those working towards FCE (First Certificate Examination), and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examinations. The new edition includes 28,000 expressions used in international English. The selection is based on word-frequency counts and analyses of the CAT (Certificate in Advanced English) exam syllabuses. Entries include examples from everyday speech, irregular forms, derived words, differences between English and American usage, and help with confusable words (e.g. insure and ensure). Encyclopedic comments highlight historical and cultural terms (Guy Fawkes, Pancake Day) and technical terms such as the periodic table, the metric system and greenhouse gases.
• 35,000 entries provide clear, up-to-date terms and expressions used in British, American and International English
• Terms defined in clear, simple English, using our 1,500-word limited defining vocabulary
• Each entry includes part of speech, phonetic pronunciation guides and example sentences showing how terms are used.

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Dictionary of Marketing

A. Ivanovic, P.H. Collin “Dictionary of Marketing"
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | 2003-07-07 | ISBN:0747566216 | PDF | 304 pages | 3,8 Mb

From market research and packaging to TV advertising and publicity, all aspects of marketing are defined and explained in this overview of marketing terminology. Useful supplements in this updated edition include SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analyses and a sample print specification form.

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Dictionary of Military Terms

Richard Bowyer “Dictionary of Military Terms"
Bloomsbury Reference | 2005-08 | ISBN:190497015X | PDF | 288 pages | 3,8 Mb

Ideal for anyone learning English for military purposes, foreign nationals working with English- speaking military personnel, and civilian professionals working with military accounts, this reference provides up-to-date definitions of more than 6,000 American, British, and international military terms. Topics include tactics, weapons, commands, machinery, military personnel, maneuvers, and geographical vocabulary.

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Dictionary of Sports Science

A & C Black Publishers “Dictionary of Sports Science"
A & C Black Publishers | 2006-12 | ISBN:0713677856 | PDF | 320 pages | 2,2 Mb

This invaluable reference for anyone interested in the fascinating world of sport contains more than 5,000 terms relating to sport and sports science. Among the included subjects are anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, biology, sports medicine, sporting rules and regulations, governing bodies, health and fitness, and banned substances.

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Dictionary of Politics and Government

“Dictionary of Politics and Government"
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | 2004-09-20 | ISBN:0747572208 | PDF | 288 pages | 5,2 Mb

A fully updated edition containing more than 7,500 terms on politics and government, ranging from active citizenship, democratic deficit, and the Factortame case to regional government and sleaze. This is a useful reference for all those studying politics from GCSE level upwards, and is also suitable for learners of English.

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Dictionary of Information and Library Management

A & C Black Publishers “Dictionary of Information and Library Management "
A & C Black Publishers | 2006-09-30 | ISBN:0713675918 | PDF | 320 pages | 2,8 Mb

This comprehensive dictionary is designed to equip the training librarian or information management student with core industry terminology. Fully revised, this edition includes more than 5,000 terms connected with information management, classification, cataloging, and electronic knowledge management. Handy supplementary topics include proofreading marks, classification systems, book prizes and awards, and lists of other useful reference books.

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Dictionary of Media Studies

A & C Black Publishers “Dictionary of Media Studies"
A & C Black Publishers | 2006-08-30 | ISBN:0713675934 | PDF | 320 pages | 3,4 Mb

Covering television, film, radio, and theatre, this dictionary contains thousands of words and expressions commonly used in the media and entertainment industries and in classroom analyses of the industry at large. Whether someone wants to find out the definition of cinema verité or learn about the components of a storyboard, this dictionary has the answers. And with students worldwide majoring in media studies or enrolling in media studies courses, the need for a more established nomenclature and common definitions is greater than ever.

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The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English

Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor “The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English"
Routledge | 2007-11-30 | ISBN: 0415212596 | PDF | 720 pages | 11 Mb

The Concise New Partridge presents, for the first time, all the slang terms from The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English in a single volume.

With over 60,000 entries from around the English-speaking world, the Concise gives you the language of beats, hipsters, Teddy Boys, mods and rockers, hippies, pimps, druggies, whores, punks, skinheads, ravers, surfers, Valley girls, dudes, pill-popping truck drivers, hackers, rappers and more.

The Concise New Partridge is a spectacular resource infused with humor and learning - it's rude, it's delightful and it's a prize for anyone with a love of language.

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