Dictionaries & Thesauruses

What is the difference between cant and jargon, or assume and presume? What is a fandango? What's the new name for Calcutta? How do you spell supersede? Boutros Boutros-Ghali? Is it hippy or hippie? These questions really matter to Bill Bryson, ever since his days as a rookie subeditor on "The Times... More

British English A to Zed is the most comprehensive guide to everyday English as it is spoken on both sides of the Atlantic. No longer will you be left confused when someone asks to borrow your biro (ballpoint pen) or your housewife (sewing kit). This updated and revised edition includes more than 5... More

Wonderful Words is full of practical activities and exercises for the busy classroom teacher. Each of the 36 double-page units provides exercises to expand vocabulary, discover the wonder of words and increase spelling ability through stimulating activities. Words are grouped in themes and each grou... More

Updated and expanded, the Encyclopedia of Word and Pharse Origins, Third Edition, features definitions and origins of more than 12,500 words and expressions, making it the most comprehensive single-volume reference of its kind. This collection traces the development of slang words, proverbs, animal ... More

Ever asked for directions to the train station and ended up with a streetside ear cleaning, palm reading or root canal? With this phrasebook you'll preserve your dirty ears, unknown future and all your teet. Get talking as you make your way around India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and take your best s... More

More than 100 case studies illustrating real-world investment examples--plus 50 insightful tips from industry professionals--make this new edition the most comprehensive and useful reference for today's investor.Wall Street Words is an essential guide to the words spoken on "the Street." This update... More

RANDOM HOUSE GERMAN-ENGLISH ENGLISH-GERMAN DICTIONARYRELIABLE, DETAILED, AND UP-TO-DATE More than 60,000 entries, including the most common meaningsTwo sections, German-English and English-GermanAll entries, from A to Z, in a single alphabetical listingAmerican English spellings and vocabularyHundre... More

This dictionary is worthy of much veneration. Besides the multitudinous number of words provided, the print is very clear and legible. Etymology of words is also given, which is a nice feature because one can see whence a particular word originated, and that alone is reason enough to buy this dictio... More

Perfect your Grammar is planned to teach children the elementary rules of grammar and to give them practice in applying these rules, providing a basis for good sentence structure and clear expression. The exercises cover parts of speech, phrases, sentences, clauses and simple analysis, and also note... More

A standard dictionary will tell you the meaning of a word, or a thesaurus will give you a list of synonyms, but only ary directs you straight to the word itself. ary is particularly helpful when you are looking for a descriptive or technical term, or when you know the subject or meaning but not the ... More

English Grammar A Glossary of Terms presents a wide range of terms used to describe the way the English language is structured. Grammatical terms can be a problem for students, especially when there are alternative names for the same thing (for example, ‘past tense’ and ‘preterite’). This bo... More

Terms, Concepts, and Examples Avoid misunderstandings that can affect the design, programming, and use of database systems. Whether you’re using Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, The Relational Database Dictionary will prevent confusion about t... More

This second volume in the popular "Watkins Dictionary" series is filled with fascinating explanations for all things magical, from spells and secret rituals to mythical creatures. More than just handy reference, the many definitions and articles here--including pieces on Kabbalah, Tarot, and Gnostic... More