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Oxford Dictionary of English
The foremost single-volume authority on the English language - revised
and updated to include the very latest vocabulary. The Oxford Dictionary
of English is at the forefront of language research, focusing on English
as it is used today, informed by the most up-to-date evidence from the
largest language research programme in the world, including the 800-
million-word Oxford English Corpus. Ideal for anyone who needs a
comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of current English; for
professionals, students, academics, and for use at work or at home.
Unique semantic linking between the dictionary and thesaurus enables
you to jump directly to synonyms of the correct sense.
Oxford Thesaurus of English
Authoritative coverage of more synonyms and antonyms than any other
A-Z thesaurus. It is accessible and easy to use, listing synonyms in order
of usefulness, and giving thousands of examples of words in use to help
you choose the right synonym. There are over 300 word lists which
have been fully revised and reorganized and include topics from clothes
and food, to medicine and music, with new lists of foreign words and
phrases, archaic words, imitative words, British and American
equivalents, and more. It is an invaluable resource to help broaden your
vocabulary and provide quick answers to word puzzles and crossword
clues.
Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
For over 60 years, the favourite guide to the wit and wisdom of past and
present. The text is a browser's paradise, covering people and events
from Cleopatra to J.K.Rowling, and the battle of Marathon to the Hutton
Inquiry. Search by Author, Keyword or Theme to trace that half-
remembered quote. Identify the quotations that give us key phrases such
as 'state of the Union' and 'dodgy dossier'. Special sections bring
together categories such as Misquotations and Film Lines.
Fowler's Modern English Usage
Fowler's Modern English Usage is the world-famous guide to English
usage, loved and used by writers of all kinds. In keeping with its long
tradition, Fowler's gives comprehensive and practical advice on
grammar, syntax, style, and choice of words. It gives in-depth coverage
of both British and American English with reference to the English of
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. Based on the
evidence and research of the Oxford Dictionaries Programme, this is the
most comprehensive and authoritative guide to usage available.
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
From ambulance chaser to zoot suit, this is the most authoritative and
up-to-date dictionary of modern slang. Drawing on the resources of the
Oxford English Dictionary, and packed with illustrative quotations from
John Lennon to Woody Allen, it is a comprehensive and entertaining
collection of over 5,000 slang words and phrases. Providing full details
of origins and dates of first printed use, the text contains expressions
from all around the English-speaking world.
Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations
This is the most comprehensive dictionary of abbreviations available. In
a world of rapidly proliferating abbreviations and acronyms, it is
indispensable at home and in the office. It covers the most important
business, scientific, and technical abbreviations, as well as those in
everyday use. In addition to abbreviations used in English-speaking
countries, the dictionary includes some non-English terms.
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
Expanded with new and updated entries, the Britannica Concise
Encyclopedia is the perfect reference resource for home, school, or
office. With more than 25,000 entries prepared by the editors of
Encyclopedia Britannica, it covers nearly every field of human
knowledge: history, geography, world affairs, the sciences, religion,
sports, entertainment, technology, and the arts.