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. Read more

The Paperback Oxford Large Print Dictionary is intended as a conveniently-sized and clear large print dictionary that is particularly suitable for people with sight problems, both adults and children. It has been developed in close collaboration with the RNIB, who approved all aspects of the design and layout so that it meets the needs of users.This edition of the dictionary has been updated with the latest vocabulary, such as broadband, and bird flu. A new supplementary section has quick-reference word game material for enthusiastic puzzle-solvers. The dictionary also contains Usage Notes to help you deal with potentially sensitive and offensive terms.The Paperback Oxford Large Print Dictionary is practical and especially clear, making it the perfect choice for those who prefer the convenience of a large print dictionary. Read more

Do you want to be “ahead of the curve” in business vocabulary in time for your next big company meeting?Want to “get the ball rolling” on improving your communication with employees, employers and possible clients that will work alongside you?In the world of business and finance, proper communication is key to achieving success, expanding your frontiers and reaching your goals.Whether you’re in for an important interview with an experienced recruiter, having a video conference with clients for a contract signing, or you’re selling to an audience, you’re going to want to dominate the idioms and expressions necessary for getting your points across. And this is precisely where The Business English Vocabulary Builder steps in!Providing you with an essential guide on business-related English vocabulary, this book will allow you to:Discover over 300 different business expressions and idioms, covering many different subjects for a wide variety of usesLearn 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.You really can’t miss out on this opportunity to gain a better grasp of the language you’ll require to become a better and capable professional within the business world!Grab a copy of this amazing Business English Vocabulary Builder and boost your professional vocabulary today! Read more

The Pocket Oxford English Dictionary 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. Read more

The second edition of the Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect language resource, combining a dictionary and thesaurus text. This means that you only have to reach for one book when you need language help. In this edition the dictionary and thesaurus texts are integrated so that the thesaurus entry for a word follows the dictionary entry directly. This is based on market research into user preferences making the dictionary accessible, clear, and easy to use.New to this edition is a centre section for crossword enthusiasts and puzzle solvers, containing hundreds of thematic word lists. With 300,000 definitions, synonyms, and antonyms, this really is the ultimate tool for anyone who loves language-based quizzes and puzzles. The Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus also features usage notes to help you deal with tricky vocabulary and improve your writing style. The ultimate reference tool for your shelf - but not designed to stay there! Read more

Developed using evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, this fully revised text offers more up-to-date and complete coverage of synonyms and antonyms than any other A-Z thesaurus.Increased coverage now includes hundreds of new phrases and idioms, and newly selected examples of real English showing how words are used, and helping to guide you to the right meaning.New features include the Word Toolkit which helps you choose the best word matches based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus.In addition, the popular Word Link feature points you to related words. Look up 'sleep' and find the words 'sedative', 'hypnotic', and 'soporific', and find related prefixes.The redesigned centre section provides convenient lists of words by topic, from society and religion, to fashion and technology, in addition to lists of foreign, and archaic words and phrases. An invaluable resource for puzzlers, or anyone wishing to broaden their vocabulary.The Oxford Thesaurus of English is ideal for anyone who wants a comprehensive and authoritative thesaurus of current English, for use by writers and editors, students, and crossword and puzzle solvers at work or at home. Read more

This is the ultimate guide to all forms of marijuana growing, expanded and completely rewritten to include information on grow rooms, greenhouses and outdoor growing. Over 1100 colour photos illustrate every detail - and numerous simple cultivation solutions make for easy appeal to novice growers. Read more

This is the reissued Colour Oxford English Dictionary. The Colour Oxford English Dictionary offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary, with 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. There are also hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar. The centre section gives guidance on the use of good English, with information on spelling and grammar. The centre section gives guidance on the use of good English, with information on spelling, punctuation, word classes, and word formation. Read more

Tyrone Lewis is messing about in the woods, trying to keep out of trouble, when he stumbles upon something weird . . . a glowing lump of rock or metal or something. Whatever it is, it gives him an amazing power.Which is cool at first, until Ty's new powers start attracting attention, and soon he's being followed by two sinister agents who seem intent on 'collecting' him.But Ty has no intention of letting that happen. So now he's got to RUN . . . Read more

The Compact Oxford English Dictionary for Students is specifically designed to meet the needs of today's students. With over 144,000 words, phrases, and definitions, it offers comprehensive coverage of current English and is perfect for student reference and everyday study needs. A simple defining style, and a clear colour layout, ensure the dictionary text is accessible and easy to use. Throughout the dictionary text there are notes giving advice on the use of good English, and highlighting the differences between commonly confused words such as empathy and sympathy, and affect and effect, as well as thousands of example phrases showing words in context.The dictionary has been market-tested with both teachers and students. Of particular relevance is the centre supplement, which gives lots of practical information - how to research and take notes, how to write essays, dissertations, reports, and summaries, advice on note-taking and referencing, and preparing CVs and job applications - to help students do better in their studies. It also provides help with English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, to help students get it right every time.As well as the printed book, there is an Online Resource Centre, accessed via weblinks given in the book, which gives additional information and study skills support.This portable and affordable dictionary is an essential reference tool for all college and university students who need practical advice and tips to tackle their studies, and those who want to write effectively and with confidence. Read more

'Intellectual freedom depends on material things. Poetry depends on intellectual freedom. And women have always been poor...'In these two classic essays of feminist literature, Woolf argues passionately for women's intellectual freedom and their role in challenging the drive towards fascism and conflict. In A Room of One's Own she explores centuries of limitations placed on women, as well as celebrating the creative achievements of the women writers who overcame these obstacles. In this first history of women's writing, she describes the importance of education, financial independence, and equality of opportunity to creative freedom. Three Guineas was written under the threat of fascism and impending war. A radical articulation of Woolf's pacifist politics, it investigates the causes of gender inequalities and the ways in which women's historic outsider position make them crucial in the prevention of war. Both these works started life as talks to groups of young women, and their engaging wit and informality establish Woolf as one of the twentieth-century's greatest essayists. Their arguments continue to reverberate in feminist discourse to this day.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Read more

The Complete Physics for Cambridge IGCSE® Revision Guide Third Edition is for the previous syllabus, last examination 2022. The guide provides everything students need to build exam confidence, including practice questions and answers, as well as revision and assessment advice from an experienced author. The clear and concise format supports students as they prepare for their exams, as well as throughout the year for independent study or homework. Read more

Is there more the government could do to help the UK economy grow faster? What will happen to house prices in the future? Is competition good for consumers? An understanding of economics will not just help you to understand the world around you, it will also help you to make sense of the issues that directly affect you. Foundations of Economics is an essential introduction to the subject designed specifically with undergraduate students in mind. The author's highly accessible and engaging writing style is combined with a wealth of questions, examples, reflection points, and case studies to ensure students fully understand key topics, and are able to develop and apply their knowledge throughout. The book is divided into two clear parts to help students navigate and connect the main principles of economics. Part one focuses on microeconomics and individual markets, by analysing topics such as demand, supply, costs, competition, and the free market. This ensures students have a sound grasp of the key microeconomic theories underpinning the subject. The second part of the book then tackles macroeconomic issues and the wider economy, by exploring contemporary topics including fiscal policy, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and international trade. The fourth edition offers increased coverage of European and international issues, including more comparative examples between the UK and other global economies and two new sections on the role of the European Central bank and on austerity. To further build the accessibility of the book more step-by-step numerical examples have been included to demonstrate the application of theory, as well as additional real-world case studies of varied lengths, including some longer end of chapter cases that enable students to test and apply their understanding in more detail. The book offers a wealth of carefully designed learning tools to build a sound knowledge of economics in a step-by-step approach. Both accessible and comprehensive, this is must-read textbook for those looking to understand more about a subject that has a real and significant impact on our day-to-day lives. Foundations of Economics is accompanied by a fully integrated Online Resource Centre, offering a range of supporting materials for students and registered lecturers. For students: - A regularly updated author's blog provides discussion of current economic issues allowing you to place your learning in context. - Revise each unit using the multiple choice questions designed to enhance your understanding and flag up any gaps in your knowledge. - Visual walkthroughs talk you through key concepts. - Additional advanced material helps you to build upon your knowledge of the topics discussed in the textbook. - Test your understanding of key micro and macroeconomics terms with the interactive flashcard glossaries. - An additional online chapter on business strategy provides material on broader business issues, such as PESTEL and SWOT analysis. - Useful web links have been included to aid research and understanding. - Comprehensive solutions to the 'put it into practice' questions. For registered lecturers: - Use the adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations, or as hand-outs in class. - A comprehensive Instructor's manual includes answers to the end-of-unit questions together with suggestions for activities, and answers to the Case Study, Put into Practice, and Economics in Context boxes. - A customizable bank of questions is available to download and test your students. Read more

This book is ideal for any student of Taekwondo looking to broaden their Korean vocabulary or improve their pronunciation of Korean terms.The first part of the book includes explanations on the pronunciation of Korean words and the construction of basic sentences. There is also an abbreviated history of the Korean language, and a description of the different romanisations used to represent Korean words with Latin letters.The second part of the book gives information on thousands of Korean terms that are used in Taekwondo to describe movements. Terms are presented in Hangeul and Hanja, and represented according to the Revised Romanisation of Korean. There are also directions for how the term is used specifically within martial arts.Though this book has been written for students of Taekwondo, much of it would also be useful for anyone training in Tangsudo, Gongsudo, or Hapkido. Read more

This edition of Walton's Violin Concerto has been off-printed from the William Walton Edition full score, and combines the scholarship of the Edition (including an introduction by the editor) with the practical benefits of a study score format. Commissioned by Jascha Heifetz, the work was completed in 1939 and premiered by Heifetz later that year. Walton revised the concerto in 1943 and it is this version which is presented in the current edition.Orchestral material is available on hire/rental. Read more

Relevant, personalized practice for people at work With Business Result Second Edition, students practise language that is relevant to their work context, so they can use what they learn in real work situations. NEW Talking Point discussion lessons are based on an interesting business concept, process or approach that is relatable for any student in any business profession. The personalized Talking Point tasks allow students to apply the concept to their own working contexts, and provide the opportunity to use language from the unit. NEW Viewpoints integrate video into the lesson to bring business English to life - and build communication skills for business. Each video lesson relates to content in the units and builds up to a communicative task. In the Upper-intermediate and Advanced levels the videos feature authentic interviews with leading academics, business experts, and course participants from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/ NEW Language Points provide explicit focus on the meaning and form of the target language applied in a business context. EXTENDED Practically Speaking sections help students put language to use immediately. In every unit, Practically Speaking relates clearly to the unit content, and includes input, analysis and practice. Easily adapt Business Result Second Edition to fit your teaching context The IMPROVED modular structure of Business Result Second Edition means it can be easily adapted to fit your teaching context. Each section within a unit works in a modular way - they can be completed as standalone activities according to your needs. You can choose lessons that are most relevant for your students. The Teacher's Book provides support for using the course flexibly in 1 to 1 lessons and with pre-work students. For those working through the book in order, continuity is maintained throughout the book to provide natural progression. Enrich your lessons with ready-to-go resources to pick up and teach in class NEW online resources for teachers include Viewpoint video files to stream or download, audio files to stream or download, sample emails for each unit, downloadable business cards, and progress tests. You can also find photocopiable worksheets for each unit which provide more practice for Working with Words, Language at Work and Business Communication. Read more

Estate or interest? Right or privilege? Offer or proffer? Distinguish or overrule? Latent or patent? The difference is significant. It is essential that students understand it and legal professionals know the right word to use in the right way.This book is for both reading and reference. It can be read to gain an expanded knowledge of legal words, their meaning and use, and it can be referred to when you are writing, to help choose the correct term to insert into your contract, email or essay.Each of the 120 single-page entries starts with a question: which term should I choose from the alternatives given?Each term is defined as you would find in a typical law dictionary to assist with that choice. But this is not a typical dictionary. 248 terms are defined alongside another with which it might be confused or from which it is different. Every entry defines and distinguishes by explaining the alternative terms and how each is correctly used in contrast with the other.The terms are also placed within the category of law in which they are used. Most are in wide legal use, but if they have a clear category it is shown. Ability or capacity? is explained as used in contract law; dismiss or discontinue? in criminal law; and dismissal or redundancy? in employment law.The dictionary has been compiled from the author's forty years of legal practice which ensures its practical value and relevance. It is accurate, easy to read and jargon-free. Read more

A guide to help parents teach their daughters to resist negative cultural messages.Never before have adolescent girls faced so many confusing and contradictory expectations. From a young age, popular culture teaches girls that their worth is based on their appearance, their ability to gain attention, and an ever-increasing accrual of accomplishments. With such unattainable standards, it is no wonder that many girls experience stress, self-doubt, and even mental health problems. Girls struggle to develop an authentic sense of self, even as they attempt to meet a set of impossible cultural expectations. Many parents feel helpless against the onslaught of negative influences targeting their daughters, but in Swimming Upstream: Parenting Girls for Resilience in a Toxic Culture, Laura Choate offers a message of reassurance. This book provides parents with a set of straightforward tools they can use to help their daughters navigate the trials and demands of contemporary girlhood. Choate draws upon years of research and counseling literature to teach parents how to instill the power of resilience in their daughters, including developing a positive body image, maintaining healthy relationships with friends and romantic partners, and navigating high-pressure academic environments. Based on cutting-edge research, this book contains the strategies that parents need to prepare their daughters with the life skills they need to resist destructive cultural influences. Though the journey through modern girlhood may be complicated - and even treacherous - this guide offers a user-friendly way for parents to help their daughters thrive in the midst of the negative pressures of modern culture. Practical and engaging, Swimming Upstream is a must-read for parents of girls of all ages. Read more

An invaluable reference tool which provides a comprehensive coverage of the various psychotherapeutic concepts and the techniques relevant to them. Read more

The fourth edition of this nurses dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of the ever-expanding vocabulary of the nursing professions, explaining all the terms and concepts likely to be encountered by nurses, therapists, radiographers and those in similar professions, during the course of their work. In addition to specifically nursing terms, there are many entries in the field of medicine, surgery, anatomy, physiology, psychiatry, physiotherapy and pharmacology (including the trade names of commonly used drugs). This new edition has been extensively revised and updated, incorporating new material on the major developments of the last few years: these include accident and emergency; trauma; public health medicine; and the theory and practice of nursing. Developments in the medical field include genetics; organ transplantation; research into obesity, cancer, and the links between BSE and Creutzfeld-Jacob disease; infections, food poisoning and resistance to antibiotics; and new diseases such as Gulf War Syndrome. Read more