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The Oxford Mini School Spanish Dictionary is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils aged 10+ learning Spanish. Key features include:  An ideal, easy-to-use, quick reference tool  Specifically written for schools and linking in with MFL curriculum requirements  Vocabulary includes cross-curricular words from ICT, maths, and other subjects  An essential verb table list in the centre with English translations for different tenses  The dictionary is divided into two parts: Spanish-English and English-Spanish  A simple layout with the alphabet down the side of each page, and clear print helping pupils to navigate the dictionary  A handy mini-size format with a new eco-friendly binding, perfect for school bags and for taking on holiday

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The Oxford Mini School French Dictionary is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils aged 10+ learning French. Key features include:  An ideal, easy-to-use, quick reference tool  Specifically written for schools and linking in with MFL curriculum requirements  Vocabulary includes cross-curricular words from ICT, maths, and other subjects  An essential verb table list in the centre with English translations for different tenses  The dictionary is divided into two parts: French-English and English-French  A simple layout with the alphabet down the side of each page, and clear print helping pupils to navigate the dictionary  A handy mini-size format with a new eco-friendly binding, perfect for school bags and for taking on holiday

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The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.

A modern Spanish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's Spanish language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels.

Features include:

• The most up-to-date words in Spanish and English from a wide range of areas
• Full GCSE coverage, to give students exam confidence
• An in-depth Spanish in Focus supplement containing information about Spanish language and culture to enhance your learning
• A ""Spanish verb tables"" supplement which features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in use

Whether you're on business, holiday or just learning Spanish at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format.

It includes all the latest words as well as features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries, and warnings on common errors and false friends.

The Spanish in Focus supplement helps you to develop your knowledge and confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to be aware of. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as on how to use Spanish in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Spanish life.

With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations, this Spanish to English Pocket Dictionary is the perfect companion for all language learners. For more on Spanish language usage, the Collins Spanish Essential Dictionary (9780008270735) and Spanish Gem Dictionary (9780008141844) are also available for purchase.

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This edition of the Oxford Junior Thesaurus contains entries in alphabetical order, and a broad range of imaginative and adventurous synonyms with supporting example sentences. It also features useful panels focussing on overused words and writing tips. The pages are clear, accessible. A unique feature that will inspire budding writers is the example sentences by well-known children's authors, such as Dick King-Smith, Narinda Dhami, Jacqueline Wilson and Roald Dahl. These show the words actually in use to hook users in to using language effectively themselves. Unique to Oxford, they are a real boost for children writing independently. The full alphabet appears on every page with a coloured tab on the letter of the page - plus the thesaurus quartiles are picked out in a vibrant colour. Together, these are invaluable navigation tools for the child practising their alphabet skills. Guidewords also appear on every page. Extra material at the back is accurately levelled to the curriculum for this age. The Top 10 Tips for Writing Stories are excellent. More help for better writing is given with the tips for spelling success, punctuation, simple grammar, and character and setting vocabulary.

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Did you know that chickens have different alarm calls for different predators? This fascinating dictionary covers every aspect of animal behaviour and includes terms from the related fields of ecology, physiology and psychology. Clear, concise entries are backed up by specific examples where appropriate, covering all aspects of behaviour from aggression to courtship, and fully cross-referenced. The author, David McFarland, was formerly head of the Animal Behaviour Research Group at Oxford University, and the editor of the Oxford Companion to Animal Behaviour (1981). Jargon free and informative, this dictionary is an excellent source of reference for students of biology and psychology, and essential reading for naturalists, bird-watchers, and the general reader with an interest in animal behaviour.

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The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning.

A modern French Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's French language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels.

Features include:

• The most up-to-date words in French and English from a wide range of areas
• Full GCSE coverage, to give students exam confidence
• An in-depth French in Focus supplement containing information about French language and culture to enhance your learning
• A ""French verb tables"" supplement which features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in use

Whether you're on business, holiday or just learning French at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format.

It includes all the latest words as well as features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words, notes about life in French-speaking countries, and warnings on common errors and false friends.

The French in Focus supplement helps you to develop your knowledge and confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to be aware of. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as on how to use French in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into French life.

With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations, this French to English Pocket Dictionary is the perfect companion for all language learners. For more on French language usage, the Collins French Essential Dictionary (9780008270728) and French Gem Dictionary (9780008141875) are also available for purchase.

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The Oxford School French Dictionary in this handy pocket format is the perfect bilingual dictionary for pupils learning French. The two sides of the dictionary are clearly divided into French-English and English-French, with essential verb tables in the centre with useful English translations for the different tenses. The vocabulary is carefully selected to suit pupils finishing primary and going on to secondary school, including up-to-date computing and ICT terms. In line with curriculum requirements, there is a special section giving cultural facts and useful phrases on everyday life in France. The simple two-colour layout, the alphabet down the side of each page, and the clear print will help pupils navigate around the dictionary and take them straight to the translation they are looking for. This dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, and comes with a durable linen-finish cover. For downloadable fun activities in French, go to the www.oxforddictionaries,com/schools website.

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This clear and easy to use French Dictionary is the ideal dictionary to grow vocabulary and build confidence creating and translating sentences in French. Written for students learning French at primary school through to their first years in secondary school, key features include:  100s of examples, phrases and idioms to help with speaking and writing French correctly  Simple and clear translations that are quick to find using the alphabet down the side of the page  Grammar support is given in the verb tables to support recognition of different verb inflections and tenses  The everyday life in French-speaking countries section gives an insight into French culture

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The third edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics is an authoritative and invaluable reference source covering every aspect of its wide-ranging field. In 3,250 entries the Dictionary spans grammar, phonetics, semantics, languages (spoken and written), dialects, and sociolinguistics. Clear examples - and diagrams where appropriate - help to convey the meanings of even the most technical terms. It also incorporates entries on key scholars of linguistics, both ancient and modern, summarising their specialisms and achievements. With existing entries thoroughly revised and updated, and the addition of 100 new entries, this new edition expands its coverage of semantics, as well as recently emerging terminology within, for example, syntactic theory and sociolinguistics. Wide-ranging and with clear definitions, it is the ideal reference for students and teachers in language-related courses, and a great introduction to linguistics for the general reader with an interest in language and its study.

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The Oxford Primary Spanish Dictionary is the perfect reference tool for all primary schools who will be teaching Modern Languages as part of the curriculum to pupils aged 7-11. This alphabetical dictionary has a user- friendly design, two clearly distinguished separate halves, the alphabet down the side of each page, and colour headwords that lead the pupil straight to the translation they are looking for. It gives core vocabulary with phrases and context examples, as well as special level-appropriate language tips on grammar and usage and cultural tips about life in Spanish-speaking countries. The dictionary has been designed to meet the requirements of the new Framework for Languages in KS2 and will be a useful resource not only for pupils, but also for primary teachers who may be teaching the language for the first time, and for parents who need to help their child with homework. This new dictionary will support and guide, and help create an enthusiasm for finding out about other languages and cultures.

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Winner of Best Book, Publication, or Recording prize at the Falstaff Awards 2015 and shortlisted for the 2016 SLA Information Book Award. This innovative dictionary is written by leading experts in linguistics and Shakespeare, David and Ben Crystal. It provides students with invaluable support while they read and understand Shakespeare's plays. Key features include:  Over 4000 difficult words explained with clear definitions from the 12 most-studied plays including Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Henry V  Language and usage notes include fascinating insights into Shakespeare's world and the Elizabethan theatre  24 full colour illustrated pages on themes such as dress, armour, maps, music and more, bringing Shakespearean times to life  Easy to use with its clear signposting, accessible design, and expertly levelled contemporary look and feel  For children aged 11-16 and a great supporting resource for GCSE preparation

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Authoritative and reliable, this A-Z provides jargon-free definitions for even the most technical mathematical terms. With over 3,000 entries ranging from Achilles paradox to zero matrix, it covers all commonly encountered terms and concepts from pure and applied mathematics and statistics, for example, linear algebra, optimisation, nonlinear equations, and differential equations. In addition, there are entries on major mathematicians and on topics of more general interest, such as fractals, game theory, and chaos. Using graphs, diagrams, and charts to render definitions as comprehensible as possible, entries are clear and accessible. Almost 200 new entries have been added to this edition, including terms such as arrow paradox, nested set, and symbolic logic. Useful appendices follow the A-Z dictionary and include lists of Nobel Prize winners and Fields' medallists, Greek letters, formulae, and tables of inequalities, moments of inertia, Roman numerals, a geometry summary, additional trigonometric values of special angles, and many more. This edition contains recommended web links, which are accessible and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Mathematics companion website. Fully revised and updated in line with curriculum and degree requirements, this dictionary is indispensable for students and teachers of mathematics, and for anyone encountering mathematics in the workplace.

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James Nicholson has a mathematics degree from Cambridge, and taught at Harrow School for twelve years before becoming Head of Mathematics at Belfast Royal Academy in 1990. He lives in Belfast, but now works mostly with the School of Education at Durham University. He is the author of two A level Statistics texts, two GCSE Mathematics revision guides and a contributing author for a number of other mathematics textbooks. Christopher Clapham wrote the first and second editions of this dictionary. Until 1993 he was Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Aberdeen. His publications include Introduction to Abstract Algebra and Introduction to Mathematical Analysis.