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An easy-to-use reference book for developing dictionary skills with over 7000 cross curricular words to build vocabulary and language skills, boosting word power and building confidence. Includes simple and clear entries, topic word lists to support key subject vocabulary and activities to help with spelling and grammar. Key features include:  Numbered word meanings, word classes, inflections and relevant child-friendly example sentences  Topic word lists introduce vocabulary for school themes  Levelled support to make spelling, grammar and punctuation fun  Clear, accessible layout and engaging illustrations for the young reader and writer  Free online activities to build reading, comprehension and writing skills  For ages 6-8 or children in years 3 & 4  An ideal companion to the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus

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This major new edition of the Oxford First Dictionary in paperback includes new words and more pages to improve spelling, extend vocabulary and support comprehension in the new curriculum. As well as updated context sentences (including examples from children's own reading), word class information and a supplement on spelling and grammar tips and activities, the accessible alphabetical layout and fun colourful illustrations make this the perfect first dictionary for home and for starting school. Also available in durable hardback format and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus. Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.

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The premier study Bible used by scholars, pastors, undergraduate and graduate students, The New Oxford Annotated Bible offers a vast range of information, including extensive notes by experts in their fields; in-text maps, charts, and diagrams; supplementary essays on translation, biblical interpretation, cultural and historical background, and other general topics. Extensively revised-half of the material is brand new-featuring a new design to enhance readability, and brand-new color maps, the Annotated Fourth Edition adds to the established reputation of this essential biblical studies resource. Many new and revised maps, charts, and diagrams further clarify information found in the Scripture text. In addition, section introductions have been expanded and the book introductions present their information in a standard format so that students can find what they need to know. Of course, the Fourth Edition retains the features prized by students, including single column annotations at the foot of the pages, in-text charts, and maps, a page number-keyed index of all the study materials in the volume, and Oxford's renowned Bible maps. This timely edition maintains and extends the excellence the Annotated's users have come to expect, bringing still more insights, information, and perspectives to bear upon the understanding of the biblical text. BL The renowned New Revised Standard Version Bible translation, the scholarly standard for study of the Bible BL Wholly revised, and greatly expanded book introductions and annotations. BL Annotations in a single column across the page bottom, paragraphed according to their boldface topical headings. BL In-text background essays on the major divisions of the biblical text. BL Essays on the history of the formation of the biblical canon for Jews and various Christian churches. BL More detailed explanations of the historical background of the text. BL More in-depth treatment of the history and varieties of biblical criticism. BL A timeline of major events in the ancient Near East. BL A full index to all of the study materials, keyed to the page numbers on which they occur. BL A full glossary of scholarly and critical terms. BL 36-page section of full color New Oxford Bible Maps, approximately 40 in-text line drawing maps and diagrams. Classic but not stodgy, up-to-date but not trendy, The New Oxford Annotated Bible: 4th Edition is ready to serve new generations of students, teachers, and general readers.

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Michael Coogan is Professor of Religious Studies at Stonehill College and Director of Publications for the Harvard Semitic Museum. He has also taught at Harvard University, Boston College, Wellesley College, Fordham University, and the University of Waterloo (Ontario), and has participated in and directed archaeological excavations in Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, and Egypt. He is the author of Old Testament text books and The Old Testament VSI. Marc Z. Brettler is Dora Golding Professor of Biblical Studies and chair of the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Brandeis University. Carol Newsom is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Pheme Perkins is Professor of Theology at Boston College.

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This authoritative new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus boosts vocabulary and improves writing skills through new curriculum support. With the help of the Oxford Children's Corpus, the largest bank of children's language in English, the thesaurus is able to proivde a range of carefully-levelled words, synonyms and antonyms and age-appropriate example sentences. These are written in the natural language of contemporary children using contexts that will make the thesaurus easy and enjoyable for every child to use. Phrasal verbs, idioms, and writing tips help to explore the richness of language and make writing more effective, whether in creative writing or in essays, projects, reports and letters. A writing supplement with spelling, grammar and punctuation support makes this a complete toolkit to enhance basic literacy skills, build confidence, deliver the curriculum and help children prepare for the level of writing expected at secondary school. As with all Oxford children's thesauruses, it has been trialled with teachers. A perfect buy, in a resilient hardback format with a refreshing new look, an essential for any bookshelf. Downloadable word games, puzzles and activities are available at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools

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With its colourful clear layout and familiar first words, each with a simple definition and illustration, the Oxford Very First Dictionary is a fun and easy way for young children to learn how to use a dictionary. Key features include:  Over 300 familiar words with definitions and illustrations  Introduces young children to the features of a dictionary in an appealing way  A perfect fit for delivering the literacy framework for Reception/Foundation and Scottish Guidelines P1  Headwords simply explained using full sentences and an illustration  Gives the full alphabet, with alphabet thumb tabs, on every page  Includes a useful introduction on how to get the best out of the dictionary  Illustrated section on Words We Write a Lot, Verbs, Colours, Shapes, Days of the Week, Months of the Year, Numbers to 20 and the alphabet  For children aged 4-5 and for early years learning

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100 years after its first publication, the twelfth edition of this world-famous bestseller gives the most up-to-date picture of the English language today. The original 1911 edition, revolutionary at the time for its focus on current English and its use of illustrative examples, combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This centenary edition continues this ground-breaking tradition, giving you rich authoritative coverage of English as it is used today. The CD-ROM offers full-text search functionality, instant look-up from Windows(R) documents, including email and the internet, and high-quality spoken pronunciations for thousands of words, making it ideal for family use, as well as for homework and school use. The CD-ROM is both Windows(R) and Mac compatible. Explore our language resources on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's home for dictionaries and language reference. Updated regularly with the latest changes to words and meanings

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This new edition of the Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary comes packaged with the Talking Chinese Dictionary & Instant Translator, an innovative CD-ROM that provides instant pop-up translation help and invaluable Mandarin Chinese pronunciation for over 20,000 single-character words, allowing you to listen and practice. Authoritative and up-to-date, this fourth edition of the Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary covers over 90,000 words and phrases, and over 120,000 translations of contemporary Chinese and English, with brand-new words in each language. More than just a dictionary, this handy reference book includes a brand new section on communication, giving you the tools you need to communicate effectively and understand aspects of another culture. The communication supplement gives help with all types of correspondence, including example letters and emails. It also contains a 'useful phrases' section to help you when travelling. This dictionary is ideal for English and Chinese learners alike with Chinese simplified and traditional characters as well as pinyin romanization used throughout. You can quickly find the character you need by looking up in pinyin or using the radical index. Mandarin pronunciations are provided in pinyin. This book and CD-ROM package is the perfect reference for student and adult learners of English and Chinese .

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This updated edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus features thousands of synonyms with new illustrations and photographs in a contemporary and easy-to-use design. Entries are simple and clear, and include example sentences to show the words in context. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. Writing tips on choosing the right word, character and setting vocabulary, and alternatives to words like 'nice' and 'good', are given to support young writers. Getting around the thesaurus is easy with the alphabet on every page, and coloured tabs highlighting the letter of the page. The Top 10 Tips for Writing Stories at the back are excellent. It is the ideal companion to the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary. What's more, you can go online for fun word activities for school and home on the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website.