Oxford paperback thesaurus

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days This is the reissued Colour Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus. The Colour Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary, with over 45,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and over 65,000 synonyms 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. 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. The centre section gives guidance on 'Effective English' which covers writing English and how to get the best out of your dictionary and thesaurus. Features Summary An authoritative and easy-to-use dictionary and thesaurus in one volume containing 45,000 words, phrases, and definitions and 65,000 synonyms. Author Oxford Dictionaries Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20111130 Pages 772 ISBN 0-19-960793-1 ISBN 13 978-0-19-960793-8

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Softcover. English. Oxford University Press. 1997. ISBN: 9780198645221. 512pp. Good condition in softcover. The Italian dictionary from Italian-English and English-Italian. Book No: 46794

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 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! Features Summary This is the top of the range Dictionary and Thesaurus, the ideal all-in-one reference tool. It has a fresh design, based on market research into user needs... Author Oxford Dictionaries Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20070810 Pages 1204 ISBN 0-19-923088-9 ISBN 13 978-0-19-923088-4

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days The Oxford Very First Atlas Activity Book develops the atlas skills and reinforces the concepts introduced in the Oxford Very First Atlas, such as the 'Earth in space', the world, continents, countries and the British Isles. The Activity Book enables children to create their own personalised maps identifying countries and places that they know, and new places that they are learning about. Assessment for Learning support throughout the Activity Book enables teachers and parents to monitor their progress. Also available accompanying the Oxford Very First Atlas: Activity Book, Teacher's Handbook, and Interactive CD-ROM. Features Summary The Oxford Very First Atlas Activity Book develops the atlas skills and reinforces the concepts introduced in the Oxford Very First Atlas, such as the 'Earth in space'... Author Patrick Wiegand Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20090514 Pages 16 ISBN 0-19-838750-4 ISBN 13 978-0-19-838750-3

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