A compact, bilingual, bidirectional guide to essential Spanish and English vocabulary.Nearly 45,000 entriesEnglish pronunciations given in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Special sections on the Conjugation of Spanish Verbs, Common Spanish Abbreviations, Irregular English Verbs, and English and Spanish Numbers Perfect for travelers and language learners! Read more

Newly Revised & Updated! The Eleventh Edition of America’s Best-Selling Dictionary defines the current, active vocabulary of American English and is updated on an ongoing basis. Features more than 225,000 definitions and over 42,000 usage examples. Includes newly added words and meanings across a variety of fields including technology, entertainment, health, science, and society.Special sections include A Handbook of Style, Foreign Words and Phrases, Biographical Names, and Geographical Names.New words include: bestie, truther, Bitcoin, listicle, binge-watch, ransomware, takeaway, woke, hack, clickbait, and immersive. Read more

This dictionary is an excellent resource for people of any age who require or prefer large print.Developed in conjunction with the National Association for Visually Handicapped, the pioneer standard-setting agency for large print publications, this dictionary is ideal for use at home and is also an effective tool in the classroom.Over 40,000 words and phrasesLarge, easy-to-read typeEntries include part of speech, pronunciation, and alternative spellingsCreated in cooperation with the editors of Merriam-Webster, America's leading provider of language information. Read more

The essential handbook for songwriters, poets, students, teachers, speechmakers, and members of the performing artsThis simple-to-use, exceptionally complete reference work has been updated, expanded and redesigned to meet the needs of today's most demanding wordsmiths. Included here are:• Over 10,000 new entries—over 60,000 in all• More rhymes than any other book• Sight, vowel, consonant, and one-, two-, and three-syllable rhymes• Proper names, slang, and scientific words• Guide to techniques and forms of poetry Read more

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.Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's hub for dictionaries and language reference. Read more

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Do you feel that it’s “like pulling teeth” when you want to learn new sayings?Would you like to be able to discover new American idioms and phrases that will make communication “a piece of cake”?Sure, you can learn English with a language course or a textbook just fine, and climb up the ranks in terms of your grasp of the language… but are you sure you can talk like a native?For starters, many expressions used by fluent speakers of English can’t exactly be learned in a book, and it can be frustrating to realize that your formal learning hasn’t been enough to teach you the way people talk in real life. Sometimes, it’s all about having the right tools at your disposal… and this is where The Great Book of American Idioms comes in!Written to act as a powerful addition to your other English-learning resources, this book will allow you to:Discover over 1300 different idioms and sayings, covering hundreds of different subjectsLearn the correct definition and usage of each expression, ensuring that you know exactly when you can say them out loud during a conversationVisualize examples of the sayings in common conversations, helping you understand their contextTake advantage of important tips we provide you in the introduction and conclusion of the book, so that you can boost your learning and get a much better understanding of the English language.What are you waiting for? Over 1300 idioms and expressions are awaiting you! Don’t miss out on learning why this “dark horse” will help you “see the big picture”! Read more

A compact, bilingual, bidirectional guide to essential French and English vocabulary. More than 40,000 entries include coverage of Canadian French terms. Features English pronunciations given in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and special sections on the Conjugation of French Verbs and Irregular English Verbs. Perfect for travelers and language learners! Read more

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A trio of eminent Old Testament scholars, Francis Brown, R. Driver, and Charles Briggs, spent over twenty years researching, writing, and preparing this lexicon. Since it first appeared in the early part of the twentieth century, BDB has been considered the finest and most comprehensive Hebrew lexicon available to the English-speaking student. Based upon the classic work of Wilhelm Gesenius, the "father of modern. Hebrew lexicography," BDB gives not only dictionary definitions for each word, but relates each word to its Old Testament usage and categorizes its nuances of meaning. BDB's exhaustive coverage of Old Testament Hebrew words, as well as its unparalleled usage of cognate languages and the wealth of background sources consulted and quoted, render BDB and invaluable resource for all students of the Bible. Read more

This 1828 facsimile reprint of the first American Dictionary documents the quality of Biblical education which raised up American statesmen capable of forming our Constitutional Republic. Webster traced roots in twenty-six languages, and gives examples from classical literature and the Bible. Comprehensive introductions are presented for language and grammar. It has been described by one Christian scholar as "the greatest reprint of the twentieth century." The added biography by Rosalie Slater, "Noah Webster, Founding Father of American Scholarship and Education," describes his contribution to many fields and records his conversion to Christ. Read more

This newest edition of Merriam-Webster's concise large-print edition is specially designed to meet the standards of the National Association for the Visually Handicapped and carries the NAVH seal of approval. This dictionary contains 35,000 fully revised entries, clear definitions, spellings, and pronunciations, and includes a punctuation guide. Read more

The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary available in print! The great, unabridged dictionary includes over 476,000 entries, including an expanded and updated Addenda Section of new words and meanings. The dictionary features 140,000 etymologies detailing word origins, 200,000 verbal illustrations and quotations, and over 3,000 illustrations. Includes a complimentary one-year subscription to Merriam-Webster Unabridged.com. Read more

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Three centuries of English idioms—their unusual origins and unexpected interpretationsTo pay through the nose. Raining cats and dogs. By hook or by crook. Curry favor. Drink like a fish. Eat crow. We hear such phrases every day, but this book is the first truly all-encompassing etymological guide to both their meanings and origins. Spanning more than three centuries, Take My Word for It is a fascinating, one-of-a-kind window into the surprisingly short history of idioms in English. Widely known for his studies of word origins, Anatoly Liberman explains more than one thousand idioms, both popular and obscure, occurring in both American and British standard English and including many regional expressions.The origins, and even the precise meaning, of most idioms are often obscure and lost in history. Based on a critical analysis of countless conjectures, with exact, in-depth references (rare in the literature on the subject), Take My Word for It provides not only a large corpus of idiomatic phrases but also a vast bibliography. Detailed indexes and a thesaurus make the content accessible at a glance, and Liberman’s introduction and conclusion add historical dimensions. The result of decades of research by a leading authority, this book is both instructive and absorbing for scholars and general readers, who won’t find another resource as comparable in scope or based on data even remotely as exhaustive. Read more

With more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Spanish and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK’s Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Spanish-speaking country.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, and students, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to cement new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive, two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Spanish vocabulary.The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in Spanish. The app is easy to use and helps you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Spanish word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation. Read more

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• More than 70,000 entries • Thoroughly revised and updated • 2,500 new words and meanings • More than 400 photographs and illustrations • Expert guidance on correct usage   YOU ARE YOUR WORDS   The words you use define you. Make the most of them with The American Heritage® Dictionary.   THE FIFTH EDITION FEATURES   Clear definitions written in a style that is accurate and easy to understand New words and senses in all areas from science and technology to food and clothing Biographical and geographical entries that identify the people and places you need to know Useful illustrations that enhance the definitions and make learning easier Expert guidance on usage based on surveys of the American Heritage® Usage Panel Etymologies, synonyms, antonyms, and much more Read more

"A narrative full of suspense, pathos and humor. . . . In this elegant book [Winchester] has created a vivid parable, in the spirit of Nabokov and Borges. There is much truth to be drawn from it, about Victorian pride, the relation between language and the world, and the fine line between sanity and madness."  — Daniel Mark Epstein, Wall Street Journal“Splendid. . . . Simon Winchester could not have told it better.” —The EconomistIn celebration of its 25th anniversary, an updated edition of the worldwide celebrated classic, featuring a new introduction by the author.Masterfully researched and eloquently written, The Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the OED’s overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, was stunned to discover that one man, Dr. W. C. Minor, had submitted more than ten thousand entries. But their surprise would pale in comparison to what they were about to discover when the committee insisted on honoring him. Dr. Minor, an American Civil War veteran, was also an inmate at an asylum for the criminally insane. Read more

490 Essential Words & 32 Key Topics for Toddlers and ChildrenThis lively picture dictionary introduces young learners to Portuguese with engaging and colorful illustrations. Perfectly designed for toddlers and children, this book makes language learning an exciting adventure.Why This Book is Ideal for Your Child:🌟 490 Key Words: Thoughtfully chosen to cover a wide range of everyday topics, these words build a strong foundation in both English and Portuguese.🌟 32 Key Themes: From colors and numbers to family, food, objects, greetings, nature, and more, the book covers essential themes crucial for early language development.🌟 Bilingual Learning: Each word is presented in both English and Portuguese, helping children effortlessly connect the two languages.🌟 Bright Illustrations: Every page features vivid, captivating images that make learning new words enjoyable and memorable.🌟 Child-Friendly Layout: Simple and clear layouts ensure that toddlers and young children can easily follow and understand the content.Benefits of This Book:Boosts Language Skills: Enhances vocabulary and comprehension in both English and Portuguese.Promotes Cultural Awareness: Introduces children to Portuguese culture, deepening their connection to this rich heritage.Encourages Family Interaction: Offers quality time for parents and children to explore words and pictures together, creating a shared learning experience.Fun and Engaging: Makes language learning a playful activity that keeps children excited and motivated.Give your child the gift of bilingualism and open the door to a world of learning. Perfect for homes, classrooms, and libraries, this book is an essential tool for young learners. Start your child’s bilingual journey today! Read more