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Allen, 2004

This concise edition of the bestselling New Penguin English Dictionary is the perfect reference book for everyday use, exploring every aspect of the English language as it is used today. Compiled by Britain’s foremost lexicographers, meticulously researched and presented in a clear, easy-to-read format, it is the ideal companion for every home and office. • Over 150,000 words, phrases and clear definitions, with more information than other leading dictionaries • Includes up-to-date scientific and technical terms and the latest slang and jargon • Invaluable guidance on correct usage (different from or different to?), commonly confused words (imply or infer?), grammar and spelling • Word histories explaining the origins of words from hypochondria to sideburns Подробнее

The Penguin Concise Thesaurus

Fergusson, 2004

The Penguin Concise Thesaurus is the ideal desk companion for all writers. Authoritative, wide-ranging, up-to-date and easy to use, it offers a vast selection of synonyms for over 15,000 words. Whether you’re solving a crossword or searching for an imaginative phrase for a piece of writing, this companion to The Penguin Concise English Dictionary is an essential reference work. • Contains nearly 400,000 synonyms • Ranges from standard and formal English to slang and jargon • Includes hundreds of contemporary buzzwords and expressions, from chill out to snail mail • Lists words closest in meaning first • Gives helpful examples to pinpoint the nuances of particular words Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Accounting

Nobes, 2006

This second edition of the Penguin Dictionary of Accounting is a completely up-to-date work of reference essential for anyone interested in accounting, whether student, businessperson, investor, preparer of financial statements or an accounts manager. Thousands of succinctly written articles cover every aspect of accounting, from finance to law via tax, auditions and management accounting — and includes comprehensive coverage of the terms used in International Accounting Standards. Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

John Fleming, 2004

Without doubt, the standard work in the field. As reflected by its new title, The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture has now been expanded to include recent developments in the field of landscape architecture. Full account has been taken, too, of the huge range of building traditions around the world. Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Biology

Michael Thain, 2004

The eleventh edition of the Penguin Dictionary of Biology has been fully revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field. An essential tool for A/ AS Level students, undergraduates and students of related disciplines, this dictionary offers clear explanations of biological concepts and processes, and the broadest coverage of the subject, from ecology to immunology and cytology. This will be an indispensable reference aid for would-be biologists and professionals alike. Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Building

James H. MacLean, 2004

The fourth edition of The Penguin Dictionary of Building has proved its claim to be the most popular and unique work of reference of its kind, being comprehensive, up-to-date and inexpensive. Illustrated throughout with clear, explanatory line drawings, it offers: • Clear definitions of terms used by architects, builders, DIY centres, planners and surveyors in the construction, use and care of all types of building • Entries ranging from foundations and footings to the fixing of roof tiles and other trades • Methods and materials used by bricklayers, carpenters, glazers, plumbers, tilers • Regulations (including those arising from European unity) on fire, health and safety, insulation and noise Practical and indispensable, The Penguin Dictionary of Building will be invaluable to professional builders as well as DIY enthusiasts and home decorators. Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Chemistry

David W. A. Sharp, 2004

The Penguin Dictionary of Chemistry is the ideal source of information for students of all sciences, whatever their level, and for anyone who encounters chemical terms in the course of their everyday work. Comprehensive, packed with vital information and illustrated throughout, it has now been substantially updated to take account of the very latest developments in this key subject area. · Explains chemical terms from all branches of the subject, from AAS to zwitterions · Includes concise entries on elements, compounds and other substances · Offers succinct accounts of important chemical operations, including industrial processes · Discusses important biochemical and environmental issues Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Critical Theory

Macey D., 2004

Critical theory now underpins numerous academic disciplines, but, for the uninitiated, it can seem a bewildering maze of conflicting schools of thought, complex theories and endless jargon. David Macey's new dictionary cuts through the complexities to give a clear and straightforward account of all the key terms and concepts the average student is likely to encounter. Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Economics

Bannock, 2004

Whether you want to follow the economic discussions in the media today, are studying economics or need some knowledge of it at work (in business, finance or the public sector), this wide-ranging and accessible dictionary explains a host of economic terms, with full cross-referencing, from acceleration principle to X-efficiency, globalization to venture capital, Euro to zero-sum game. Revised and updated for its seventh edition, The Penguin Dictionary of Economics is detailed, practical and international in scope. Its entries include: · General economic terms · Economic theory, including coverage of development economics, industrial organization, finance and game theory, as well as international monetary and welfare economics · Coverage of applied economics and major financial institutions · History of economics · Entries on individual economists who have made a definable contribution to contemporary economic thought Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Electronics The fourth edition of this book which is highly recommended for students, teachers and technicians. Updated to cover all the latest developments in this field with many new articles and illustrations. Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of English Grammar

Trask R.L., 2005

An understanding of grammar enables us to see how language works and how to use it in the right ways. This clear, succinct and up-to-date dictionary, which covers virtually every significant grammatical term, is ideal for teachers, students and anyone who wants to write correctly (without sounding old-fashioned or fussily pedantic). It provides: Crisp, practical definitions of all the central concepts and their application: from abbreviation, abstract noun and adverb to verb, word order and yes-no question Authoritative guidance through the minefield of more technical terms (and those mainly applicable to other languages): accusative, attraction, backshift, common gender, dummy Extensive coverage of recent innovations and the ideas introduced by leading scholars such as Noam Chomsky and Randolph Quirk: complement clause, noun phrase, subject raising Lively examples of current usage Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms

Gulland, 2005

Power napping, the Oprah effect, girl power — these are just some of the recent figures of speech to have entered our language. The perfect guide to the idiosyncrasies of the English language, this best-selling dictionary has been completely revised for its second edition and includes hundreds of new idioms. It provide clear and concise definitions and explains how the idioms should be used. At the same time the dictionary's thematic arrangement makes it possible not only to study and compare all the idioms in a given subject area, but to match the right one to the right occasion. * Gives full explanations of some 4,000 phrases * Entries are grouped according to theme: for example, colours (white as a sheet), elements (air-kissing), life and death (as pale as death), clothes (verbal handbagging), war and peace (eco-warrior) * Offers a clear example of usage for each idiom, using everyday speech * Provides background information on the origins of certain expressions, such as like the measles, nutty as a fruitcake and malapropisms and spoonerisms Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of English Synonyms and Antonyms

Fergusson R., 2004

What words mean exactly the same as delectable? Did you know that the opposite of friable is tough? Can you think of the antonym for ceaseless or another word for capsize? To extend your vocabulary, broaden your verbal range and spice up your linguistic dexterity, you need look no further than The Penguin Dictionary of English Synonyms and Antonyms. This classic work of reference provides: • A clear and complete alphabetical listing of thousands of words and their closest synonyms • The antonym of the headword (where applicable) • Antonyms for verbs, nouns and adjectives • In the list of headwords, words and phrases that have recently entered the language Invaluable for speakers (or orators) and writers (or scribes), this clear and concise work of reference offers hours of entertainment and enlightenment. Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of First Names

David Pickering, 2004

An absorbing and engaging guide for anyone choosing a baby's name or interested in the history and cultural heritage of names, The Penguin Dictionary of First Names has been expanded and updated for its second edition. This comprehensive guide gives the meaning and history of each name and descibes any famous or literary associations it might have. It lists the most popular names for boys and girls in recent years, as well as names that have gone out of favour lately, and includes new entries such as Romeo and Leo. Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Geography

Audrey N. Clark, 2004

Widely acclaimed for many years as the standard popular work on the subject, The Penguin Dictionary of Geography has been expanded and revised for the third edition to take account of the many developments and new thinking in this fast-changing subject. It gives clear, concise definitions of key concepts in physical and human geography, and is an invaluable source of information and interpretation for students and professionals alike. · Explains terms used in human geography, from sociology to psychology, population studies to economics · Covers terms connected with all aspects of the natural environment, from geology to ecology, climatology and hydrology to soil science · Includes discussion of recent developments in feminist geography, sustainability, uneven development and globalization · Ranges from core vocabulary to specialist terms and concepts · Illustrates diagrammatically entries such as cliff formation, nitrogen cycle, plate tectonics, population pyramids and Wallace’s line Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations

Evans, 2004

International relations have undergone a revolution since the immense upheavals in Eastern Europe of 1989. The end of the Cold War, which was in many ways the great simplifier of international affairs, has fundamentally changed the character of world politics and introduced dangerous new developments and processes. This new world disorder is fully reflected in this new Penguin dictionary. Extensively cross-referenced and with a select bibliography to aid further study, this comprehensive overview of contemporary international relations contains over 700 definitions including: * Entries relating to ideas, theories, concepts, organizations and events e.g. crisis management, preventative diplomacy, failed nation-states, World Bank group, Camp David accords * Specialist terms e.g. Agent-structure, Neo-realism, mixed actor model, zero-sum * Terms for developments that have greatly affected international relations in the post-Cold War period e.g. Big emerging markets (BEMs), Critical theory/Postmodernism, ethnic cleansing, non-offensive defence Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Language

Crystal David, 1999

What precisely are structuralism, semiotics and sociolinguistics? What distinguishes pidgins from creoles, gerunds from gerundines and the hard palate from the soft palate? How many people speak Macedonian, Malay or Makua? Now in its second edition, David Crystal's superbly authoritative dicionary provides answers to all these questions and to many hundreds of others concerned with language and linguistics. • Major new edition, with fully updated and data and statistics new entries on the critical issues of ecolinguistics, endangered languages and human linguistic rights • Succinct descriptions of many hundreds of languages • Clear definitions of grammatical and literary concepts • Full coverage of the terminology used in such disciplines as language teaching and learning, speech disorders, desk top publishing and stylistics • Over 60 diagrams and cartoons Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory

Cuddon, 2004

Over the past twenty years J. A. Cuddon's Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory has become firmly established as a classic work of reference. Now in its fourth edition, complete with many new entries and insights, it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind and constitutes essential reading for students, teachers and general readers alike. * Contains over 2000 articles on all aspects of literary terminology and theory * Gives definitions of technical terms (iamb, hamartia, zeugma) and critical jargon (intertextuality, aporia, binary opposition) * Explores literary movements (neo-classicism, romanticism, vorticism) and schools of literary theory (new historicism, structuralism, feminist criticism) * Covers genres (elegy, fabliau, pastoral) and literary forms (sonnet, haiku, ottava, rima) 'Scholarly, succinct, comprehensive and entertaining, this is an important book, an indispensable work of reference. It draws on literature of many languages and quotes aptly and freshly from our own' The Times Educational Supplement 'Some entries accomplish cameo wonders of literary history. Others are funny ... generously and urbanely compiled' The New York Times FOURTH EDITION Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics

David Nelson, 2004

From algebra to number theory and from statistics to mechanics, this versatile dictionary takes in all branches of pure and applied mathematics. Invaluable for students at school and university level, it is also a useful source book for economists, business people, engineers, technicians and scientists of all kinds who need a knowledge of mathematics in the course of their work. — Over 3,200 entries, supported by dozens of explanatory diagrams — Updated and expanded entries on such topics as chaos, fractals and graph theory — Biographies of over 200 key figures in mathematics — Comprehensive coverage of subjects taught in school and college Подробнее

The Penguin Dictionary of Philosophy

Thomas Mautner, 2005

What do philosophers mean by 'absolute' and 'akrasia'? What are 'Polish notation' and 'prime matter'? What contributions to human thought were made by Plato, Machiavelli, Kant and Derrida? These questions and many more are answered by this illuminating dictionary, which draws on contributions from over 100 leading philosophers. Подробнее

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