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A clear, modern Chinese to English and English to Chinese dictionary. The essential reference book for Chinese: an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly language supplement in one handy volume.

Designed for learners of Chinese or English, from beginner up to university level, this is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access to both a dictionary and a practical language supplement.

Extensive coverage of today's English and Chinese, (for example, contactless, livestream, transgender, , ) with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation.

Includes Pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples to help with the pronunciation of Chinese words. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries.

Includes both simplified and traditional Chinese characters. Simplified characters are generally used in mainland China and Singapore, while traditional characters are mainly used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.

The Language in Action supplement offers practical help with everyday language for both Chinese and English.

The radical index is a clear guide to looking up Chinese characters, helping the user to navigate the dictionary and find Chinese characters without knowing their pronunciation.

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Containing over 3,100 entries on all aspects of both human and physical geography, this best-selling dictionary is the most authoritative single-volume reference work of its kind. It includes coverage of cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, industry, and development. Worked examples and diagrams are provided for many entries, including 15 new illustrations. All existing entries have been fully revised and updated for this new edition, and there is now expanded coverage of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and glacial geomorphology, as well as the inclusion of more international examples within definitions, broadening its coverage considerably. The dictionary includes more than 400 new entries, including economies of scope, marginalization, rurality, and tax havens and offshore financial centres. Recommended web links are suggested for many entries, accessible and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Geography companion website. Packed with clear, concise, and authoritative information, this A-Z reference is an essential companion for all students and teachers of geography.

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Susan Mayhew has taught geography at every level - from Year 7 to undergraduate - for 45 years, and is dedicated to the demystification of geography.

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This best-selling dictionary which contains over 650 up-to-date words and concepts. Each entry is in alphabetical order and along with a clear and straightforward definition, has a fun and informative colour illustration or diagram to help explain the meaning. Cross references link to other useful words in this dictionary so it is easy to build up science vocabulary quickly. The colourful, modern design and simple layout make it easy to find the word you need, and fully understand it. This is an essential and invaluable tool that demystifies science and explains terminology and concepts in an accessible way for primary children.

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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.

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Ideal for students preparing for exams, the Student's Dictionary is a comprehensive dictionary for students aged 14+, providing clear and straightforward definitions for vocabulary that they encounter at school and when preparing for exams. It includes subject specific language as well as everyday words and phrases. Key features include:  A clear design makes it easy to find the curriculum vocabulary from across all subjects, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology and more  Straightforward definitions are clear and easy to understand so students develop confidence with language  Includes a supplement to boost exam success by helping with key grammar, punctuation and spelling issues  The supplement explains what the exam command words mean so that students understand the questions and can answer fully  Tips on last minute checks in an exam to save those valuable spelling, grammar and punctuation marks  For children ages 14+ and those preparing for GCSEs and beyond

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This clear and easy to use Spanish Dictionary is the ideal dictionary to grow vocabulary and build confidence creating and translating sentences in Spanish. Written for students learning Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish-speaking countries section gives an insight into Spanish culture

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This combined dictionary and thesaurus is the smallest hardback in the Oxford range. The Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is a convenient, compact, and portable reference book to help with studies or to solve everyday language problems and puzzles, wherever you are. This second edition features a brand new layout. The thesaurus entry for a word sits directly alongside the dictionary entry so that you do not have to hunt around the page to find the word you are looking for. A new centre section gives encyclopedic information such as lists of countries and capitals, rivers and lakes, kings, queens, and prime ministers, as well as collective nouns, helping you to broaden your knowledge. Packed with help and information, the Little Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is the ideal small reference book for home, school, or work.

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The Oxford Handbook of Caribbean Constitutions offers a detailed and analytical view of the constitutions of the Caribbean region, examining the constitutional development of its diverse countries. The Handbook explains the features of the region's constitutions and examines themes emerging from the Caribbean's experience with constitutional interpretation and reform. Beginning with a Foreword from the former President of the Caribbean Court of Justice and an Introduction by the lead editor, Richard Albert, the remainder of the book is divided into four parts. Part I, 'Caribbean Constitutions in the World', highlights what is distinctive about the constitutions of the Caribbean. Part II covers the constitutions of the Caribbean in detail, offering a rich analysis of the constitutional history, design, controversies, and future challenges in each country or group of countries. Each chapter in this section addresses topics such as the impact of key historical and political events on the constitutional landscape for the jurisdiction, a systematic account of the interaction between the legislature and the executive, the civil service, the electoral system, and the independence of the judiciary. Part III addresses fundamental rights debates and developments in the region, including the death penalty and socio-economic rights. Finally, Part IV features critical reflections on the challenges and prospects for the region, including the work of the Caribbean Court of Justice and the future of constitutional reform. This is the first book of its kind, bringing together in a single volume a comprehensive review of the constitutional development of the entire Caribbean region, from the Bahamas in the north to Guyana and Suriname in South America, and all the islands in between. While written in English, the book embraces the linguistic and cultural diversity of the region, and covers the Anglophone Caribbean as well as the Spanish-, French-, and Dutch-speaking Caribbean countries.

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The Oxford Learners French dictionary offers up-to-date vocabulary and language support for student's learning French at GCSE and beyond. Key features include:  Current exam board vocabulary and curriculum words which are flagged with a key symbol  Word Tips provide information on common grammatical errors and confusable words, with cultural information picked out in Culture boxes  Example sentences are provided with each word so that students can see how to use them correctly  Full verb tables, including English translations of the different tenses, to help with translating to and from French  An illustrated thematic supplement includes questions, answers, comments and phrases, and photocard activities to model those faced by students in their exams  A contemporary look and feel  Covers topics such as technology, free-time activities, customs and festivals, social and global issues, travel and tourism, current and future study, and employment

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The Oxford Learners Spanish dictionary offers up-to-date vocabulary and language support for student's learning Spanish at GCSE and beyond. Key features include:  Current exam board vocabulary and curriculum words which are flagged with a key symbol  Word Tips provide information on common grammatical errors and confusable words, with cultural information picked out in Culture boxes  Example sentences are provided with each word so that students can see how to use them correctly  Full verb tables, including English translations of the different tenses, to help with translating to and from Spanish  An illustrated thematic supplement includes questions, answers, comments and phrases, and photocard activities to model those faced by students in their exams  A contemporary look and feel  Covers topics such as technology, free-time activities, customs and festivals, social and global issues, travel and tourism, current and future study, and employment

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A fun and informative dictionary on the origins of words. The Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins is the only dictionary of word origins for schools, featuring histories of many thousands of words. Key features include:  An engaging, funny, and absorbing history of thousands of words and phrases used in everyday language  Perfect for additional language support in primary and secondary school  Entries on especially curious, 'yucky', and 'mind-boggling' words  A full thematic section on words from the worlds of food, fashion, dinosaur names, invented and onomatopoeic words and much more  Written by top word expert John Ayto  Online support with downloadable games, puzzles, and activities  For children ages 10+ and in Years 6 & 7

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Prepared specifically to support social studies, map skills, early geography skills plus history and heritage topics in the National Standards Curriculum for grades 7 to 9.

This workbook supports the use of the Social Studies Atlas for Jamaica as a practical tool in the primary social studies classroom. Written in line with the NSC. It contains a wide range of practical activities which help students learn and revise content, and develop critical thinking skills, essential for moving on to CSEC® level.
 Covers a wide range of social studies topics listed in the National Standards Curriculum for grades 7 to 9
 Separate sections for activities and worksheets for grades 7, 8 and 9, all linked to learning objectives in the National Standards Curriculum
 Wide range of practice activities to help students learn and revise content and build skills through years 7, 8 and 9
 Based on up-to-date reference and thematic mapping, and supported by information on Jamaica from the MONA Geoinformatics Institute, Kingston, Jamaica

To access the answer key for this textbook, contact Tom.Cane@harpercollins.co.uk