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Download Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations

2008-12-19T22:08:00.003+05:30

Title - Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations

C.C. Gaither & Alma E Cavazos-Gaither, "Scientifically Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations"
Taylor & Francis l PDF l 429 Pages l 15 MB

Book Description :

Scientifically Speaking is the largest compilation of published Science quotations available. It is designed to be entertaining and informative. The purpose of the book is to present quotations so that the reader can get a feel for the depth and breadth of Science, and the visions and styles of scientists past and present.

In these days of ever-increasing specialization, it is important to gain a broad appreciation of Science. With this in mind, Scientifically Speaking contains the words and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets and academicians.

The bibliography is useful for readers who want to search for more details about the quotations listed. The extensive author and subject indexes provide the perfect tool for locating quotations for practical use or pleasure.

This book can be read for entertainment or used as a handy reference.

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Download 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

2008-12-11T13:39:00.005+05:30

Title - 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

Captain Francis Grose, "1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue"
Kessinger Publishing l PDF l 286 Pages l 1.3 MB

Book Description :

The knees. To bring any one down on his marrow bones; to make him beg pardon on his knees: some derive this from Mary's bones, i.e. the bones bent in honor of the Virgin Mary; but this seems rather far- fetched. Marrow bones and cleavers; principal instruments in the band of rough music: these are generally performed on by butchers, on marriages, elections, riding skimmington, and other public or joyous occasions.

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Download Women of Classical Mythology: A Biographical Dictionary

2008-12-11T13:39:00.003+05:30

Title - Women of Classical Mythology: A Biographical Dictionary

Robert E. Bell, "Women of Classical Mythology: A Biographical Dictionary"
ABC-Clio Inc l HTML l 1.5 MB

Book Description :

Everyone is familiar with some of the women of classical myth. Athena, goddess of wisdom, and Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty are particularly well-known, as are the snake-haired Gorgon Medusa, and the vicious harpies, half woman, half beast. Humans, too, have their place in the ancient lore: Medea, who killed her own children to gain revenge upon her husband Jason, and Helen of Troy, whose abduction by Paris incited the ten-year Trojan War. But these figures represent only a handful of the hundreds and hundreds of female characters who played essential roles in the poetry, drama, and folklore that arose from Greek and Roman mythology. And despite the rich diversity of these figures, standard reference works on mythology and related subjects often give them short shrift.

This fascinating book is the first and only comprehensive biographical dictionary devoted to mythological women. It offers unprecedented access to information on hard-to-find women in Greek and Roman myth, as well as a fresh look at the better-known figures. From the famous to the obscure, all of them are here--from Cardea, a Roman divinity who protected the hinges of doors, to Echidna, a half-woman, half-serpent who mated with her fire-breathing brother Typhon, to Ate, the goddess of error. In addition, readers will learn new facts about old favorites: how Zeus ordered the proverbially garrulous Echo to distract Hera while he enjoyed sexual relations with Echo's sister nymphs; that Melpomene, muse of tragedy, was reputed to be mother of the sirens; that Diana--known as the Roman equivalent of Artemis, goddess of chastity and the hunt--had been worshiped as a Latin and Sabine diety from a much earlier era.

The approximately 2,600 lively, engagingly written entries are arranged alphabetically and completely cross-referenced for easy access, and vary from one sentence to several pages. Each entry places its subject both in the overall context of classical myth, and in the frame of reference of her better-known male counterparts. For each figure there is a description of her particular contribution to folklore, and a list of the various poems, tragedies, epics, and other types of stories in which she plays a central role. In addition, the handy special index "The Men in Their Lives" makes it simple to locate a particular women known primarily through relations, for instance, Theseus's mother, or Achilles's wife.

Heroines, murderers, lovers, wives, animals, hermaphrodites, monsters, and transsexuals--the Women of Classical Mythology offers a unique and rich guide to an aspect of ancient literature often overlooked. It will provide readers not only with a valuable reference source, but with hours of delightful browsing.

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Download Dictionary of Reptiles

2008-12-01T22:19:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Reptiles

Murray Wrobel, "Dictionary of Reptiles"
Elsevier Science l PDF l 772 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

This dictionary gives an overview of the English, German, French and Italian names of reptiles.

The basic table contains the scientific names of families, genera, species and some sub-species with their identified names, which are given in the singular for species and sub-specis and in the plural for other terms.

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Download Dictionary of Jewish-Christian Relations

2008-11-25T00:24:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Jewish-Christian Relations

Edward Kessler & Neil Wenborn, "Dictionary of Jewish-Christian Relations"
Cambridge University Press l PDF l 539 Pages l 5.3 MB

Book Description :

Judaism and Christianity have a relationship that is more than 2,000 years old. Since Jesus was a Jew, the religions share common roots, but relations have not always been friendly. Studying this evolving relationship is an interdisciplinary effort. This volume addresses "not only the theological, but also the philosophical, historical, sociological, and political dimensions of the ongoing encounter between Judaism and Christianity." The editors are the founding and executive director of the Cambridge Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations (Kessler) and a writer (Wenborn). They have assembled a team of international scholars who contributed the articles.

More than 700 alphabetical entries range in length from a few paragraphs to two or three pages. They include biographies (Aaron; Innocent III; Luther, Martin); events (Crusades, Holocaust); places (Jerusalem, Rome); publications and theology (Bible translations, modern English; Commentary); and broad ideas (Chosen people, Resurrection narratives). These examples only scratch the surface. The work is unique in its attempt to take concepts such as Consecration and Dialogue and examine them as they are used in Christian and Jewish contexts, searching for common threads. It also examines various world literatures, taking a look at the portrayal of Jesus and other Christian symbols by Yiddish writers and the fictional treatment of Jews in English literature. Music, Mysticism, and Myth receive similar treatment. The book also has an extensive bibliography and seven maps that show ancient Palestine; the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Russian, and British Empires; and modern Israel; and an extensive bibliography. There is a name index but unfortunately no subject index.

A Dictionary of Jewish Christian Relations provides a basis for the study of Jewish--Christian relations in a broader context than the usual theological realm. It is a valuable tool for academic religious studies collections.

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Download Dictionary of Symbols

2008-11-20T23:29:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Symbols

J. C. Cirlot, "Dictionary of Symbols"
Routledge l PDF l 507 Pages l 6 MB

Book Description :

The unvarying essential meanings of around 1,000 symbols and symbolic themes commonly found in the art, literature and thought of all cultures through the ages are clarified.

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Download Historical Dictionary of Architecture

2008-11-17T21:54:00.004+05:30

Title - Historical Dictionary of Architecture

Allison Lee Palmer, "Historical Dictionary of Architecture"
Scarecrow Press, Inc. l PDF l 399 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

Architecture, which can be understood in its most basic sense as a form of enclosure created with an aesthetic intent, first made its appearance in the Prehistoric Age. From its earliest developments, architecture changed over time and in different cultures in response to changing cultural needs, aesthetic interests, materials, and techniques.

The Historical Dictionary of Architecture provides information on architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Tadao Ando, Leon Battista Alberti, Filippo Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, and Konstantin Stepanovich Melnikov, as well as on famous structures like the Acropolis, the Colosseum, the Forbidden City, Machu Pichu, Notre Dame, the Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge, and the World Trade Center. The dictionary examines the development of architecture over the centuries through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on the major architects, well-known buildings, time periods, styles, building types, and materials in world architecture.

About the Author -

Allison Lee Palmer is Professor of Art History at the University of Oklahoma.

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Download Dictionary of Diplomacy, 2nd Edition

2008-11-17T21:54:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Diplomacy, 2nd Edition

G. R. Berridge & Alan James, "Dictionary of Diplomacy, 2nd Edition"
Palgrave Macmillan l PDF l 281 Pages l 1 MB

Book Description :

Like all professions, diplomacy has spawned its own specialized terminology, and it is this lexicon which provides A Dictionary of Diplomacy's thematic spine. However, the dictionary also includes entries on legal terms, political events, international organizations and major figures who have occupied the diplomatic scene or have written influentially about it over the last half millennium. All students of diplomacy and related subjects and especially junior members of the many diplomatic services of the world will find this book indispensable.

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Download Historical Dictionary of Pakistan, 3rd Edition

2008-11-10T21:43:00.001+05:30

Title - Historical Dictionary of Pakistan, 3rd Edition

Shahid Javed Burki, "Historical Dictionary of Pakistan, 3rd Edition"
Scarecrow Press, Inc. l PDF l 635 Pages l 3 MB

Book Description :

At what point should one begin Pakistan's history? Should one start with August 14, 1947 when Lord Louis Mountbatten administered the oath of office to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's first Governor General? If we start with August 14 as Pakistan's birthday, it is impossible to tell Pakistan's full story. To really understand the circumstances that resulted in the birth of Pakistan, one has to go much farther back in history. Beyond Jinnah's call for separate states in 1940, and even beyond the elections of 1937, all the way back to the eighth century when Islam first arrived on the Indian sub-continent. This expanded and updated edition provides concise, accurate, dictionary-style entries on the religious, social, political, economic, and cultural events and leaders that contributed to the founding of the Muslim state. Dr. Burki provides a helpful introduction to aid with historical context. The handy chronology and comprehensive bibliography further augment the usefulness of this volume, making it a helpful guide for the new student of Pakistan and quick ready-reference for the experienced scholar. Praise for the first edition: "...a very useful bibliography... [The introduction]...is a finely crafted essay...provides the user with an insider's view of the emergence of a new nation...a very authoritative and readable source. Recommended for all levels of college and university reference collections." --CHOICE

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Download The Shakespeare Name Dictionary

2008-11-06T17:14:00.003+05:30

Title - The Shakespeare Name Dictionary

J. Madison Davis & A. Daniel Frankforter, "The Shakespeare Name Dictionary"
Routledge l PDF l 1025 Pages l 5 MB

Book Description :

The authors cover everything: characters (Touchstone, the clown in As You Like It), places (Tours, the French city mentioned in Henry VI), animals (Tray, one of King Lear's three dogs), buildings (the Tower of London), officials (Roman Tribunes), rivers (the Trent), nationals ("Transylvanian"), nicknames (Monsieur Traveller, applied to Jaques in As You Like It), astrological groupings (Trigon, an astrological group of three signs), and much more.

The Shakespeare Name Dictionary identifies them all in full, readable entries. The authors' coverage includes such information as the historical errors in Shakespeare's plays, as well as variant interpretations of names. Line references in the plays are keyed to the Oxford Shakespeare. With fuller coverage than anything currently available, The Shakespeare Name Dictionary-available in paperback for the first time--is the ultimate guide to the plays.

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Download A Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt

2008-11-06T17:14:00.001+05:30

Title - A Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt

Antony E. David & Rosalie David, "A Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt"
University of Oklahoma Press l PDF l 206 Pages l 600 KB

Book Description :

Important historical and cultural figures as well as some well-known individuals in Egypt's long history (c 3100 BC - c AD 600) are incorporated in this work of reference. Rulers and members of their families, significant figures and important foreigners with whom the Egyptians came into contact are all included. The entries are based on original source material and there are bibliographies for each entry.

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Download Dictionary of Organic Chemistry

2008-10-30T23:02:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Organic Chemistry

John Daintith, "Dictionary of Organic Chemistry"
Facts on File l PDF l 257 Pages l 1 MB

Book Description :

Daintith worked as a research chemist at the U. of London and as a research assistant at Oxford U., and has written many articles and compiled and edited a number of books. His reference text is designed for students taking advanced placement science courses in high school, and for older students taking introductory college courses. It covers basic concepts, classes of compound, reaction mechanisms, important named organic compounds, compounds that are important in biochemistry, and information on key biochemical pathways. It includes appendices on carboxylic acids, amino acids, sugars, nitrogenous bases and nucleosides, the chemical elements, the periodic table, the Greek alphabet, and fundamental constants.

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Download Dictionary of Inorganic Chemistry

2008-10-30T23:02:00.000+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Inorganic Chemistry

John Daintith, "Dictionary of Inorganic Chemistry"
Facts on File l PDF l 257 Pages l 1 MB

Book Description :

Some 2,000 entries collected here explain the most relevant and frequently used terms associated with inorganic chemistry, encompassing the scope of modern research in basic chemistry, physical chemistry, classes of compounds, and laboratory techniques. The dictionary will be particularly useful to high school students taking advanced courses in chemistry, as well as to college students and researchers. Reference appendices and a list Web pages are included. B&w drawings and cross-references are included. Daintith has written other science dictionaries.

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Download The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

2008-10-28T12:34:00.002+05:30

Title - The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

George Hart, "The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses"
Routledge l PDF l 187 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses contains one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities. Now in its second edition, it provides:

* A new introduction
* Updated entries and four new entries on deities
* Names of the deities as hieroglyphs
* A survey of gods and goddesses as they appear in classical literature
* An expanded chronology and updated bibliography, together with a list of relevant websites
* Drawings of the gods and emblems of each district
* A map of ancient Egypt and a time chart

Presenting a vivid picture of the complexity and richness of imagery in Egyptian mythology, students studying Ancient Egypt, travelers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource

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Download Dictionary of Languages

2008-10-22T22:36:00.003+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Languages

Andrew Dalby, "Dictionary of Languages"
A & C Black Publishers Ltd l PDF l 753 Pages l 6 MB

Book Description :

Approximately how many languages compose the Bantu language group of central and southern Africa? What Western European language is not known to be related to any other language family in the world -- and is considered by linguists to be one of the most difficult to learn? This fascinating and singularly authoritative guide to the social, cultural, and historical foundations of more than four hundred languages and language groups in the world today answers these questions and more.

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Download Oddbins Dictionary of Wine

2008-10-22T22:36:00.000+05:30

Title - Oddbins Dictionary of Wine

S.M.H. Collin, "Oddbins Dictionary of Wine"
Bloomsbury l PDF l 385 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

Wine novices and connoisseurs will enjoy this reference that covers every aspect of wine and winemaking and provides an all-inclusive guide to the specialist terms used in growing, producing, and tasting wine. Wine basics, such as the different types of grapes, regions, and methods of growing vines, as well as the complexities of the finished product, are detailed. Also included are special features such as six exclusive viewpoints from winemakers in Australia, California, Chile, Greece, Italy, and South Africa; apt and amusing wine-related quotations; a pronunciation guide; a vintage chart; and 16 maps showing wine regions of the world.

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Download The Routledge Dictionary of Religious and Spiritual Quotations

2008-10-12T04:14:00.001+05:30

Title - The Routledge Dictionary of Religious and Spiritual Quotations

Geoff Parrinder, "The Routledge Dictionary of Religious and Spiritual Quotations"
Routledge l PDF l 389 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

The fundamental questions concerning God and people are as old as humanity. In this collection of quotations, Parrinder has drawn on all the great books of the world's religions and the words of prophets, scholars and mystics on the nature of the divine, ethics, puzzles of mortality, resurrection and life after death. Here, too, are the thoughts of the religious and irreligious from Plato on sexuality, Freud on the origins of religion, William Blake on angels, Omar Khayyam on fate, Confucius on poverty to Gandhi on violence.

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Download Essential Dictionary of Music Notation

2008-09-21T00:17:00.001+05:30

Title - Essential Dictionary of Music Notation

Tom Gerou & Linda Lusk, "Essential Dictionary of Music Notation"
Alfred Publishing Company l PDF l 82 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

This pocket-sized dictionary presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer.

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Download Dictionary of Engineering

2008-09-13T21:19:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Engineering

Dictionary of Engineering
McGraw-Hill l PDF l 655 Pages l 6 MB

Book Description :

An essential reference for all professional engineers, writers, and students, this comprehensive dictionary covers the terms and concepts used in the major engineering disciplines, such as chemical, civil, design, industrial, mechanical, mining, acoustics, petroleum, and systems engineering. The book includes 15,000 terms-each definition identified by the field in which it is primarily used. Readers will also find handy cross references, as well as an appendix with conversion tables and SI units.

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Download Dictionary of Gems and Gemology

2008-09-09T19:07:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Gems and Gemology

Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai, "Dictionary of Gems and Gemology"
Springer l PDF l 889 Pages l 66 MB

Book Description :

The rapid growth of gemological sciences and mineralogy requires a comprehensive dictionary for gemologists, mineralogists, geologists, jewel dealers, industry, and hobbyists. The second edition of this dictionary contains about 25,000 entries – about 9,000 more than the first edition. The comprehensive definitions are now completed by more than 1,500 charts, diagrams and figures. The author offers a one-stop reference to any matter dealing with gems and gemology.

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Download The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction

2008-09-03T03:06:00.002+05:30

Title - The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction

L. F. Webster, "The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction"
Wiley l PDF l 676 Pages l 52 MB

Book Description :

The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction provides comprehensive coverage of a broad range of technical disciplines. The definitions are designed to be of use to professionals in architecture, engineering, surveying, building, construction, forestry, mining, and public works. Entries include terms, concepts, names, abbreviations, tools, and techniques common to these disciplines, and virtually all terms and their functions were supplied by working professionals and experts in each field.

More than 30,000 definitions and descriptions, including many that are not covered in other dictionaries

* Written with the support and assistance of nearly 100 manufacturers, trade associations, government agencies, and specialists
* All terms arranged alphabetically; many grouped according to logical common topics; thoroughly cross-referenced
* All weights, volumes, and spatial dimensions presented in both metric and nonmetric values (conversion factors included).

The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction is an indispensable resource for civil engineers, contractors and subcontractors, architects, construction administrators, consultants, and students. It also offers assistance to professionals without technical training who need to become familiar with this terminology, including bankers, attorneys, insurers, regulators, and inspectors.

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Download The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 2nd Edition

2008-09-03T03:06:00.000+05:30

Title - The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 2nd Edition

The Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press l PDF l 1032 Pages l 7 MB

Book Description :

Widely acclaimed as the most authoritative and accessible one-volume dictionary available in English (and now with translations into Chinese, Korean, Russian, Italian, and Spanish underway) this second edition offers an even richer, more comprehensive, and more up-to-date survey of ideas and thinkers written by an international team of 436 contributors. Includes the most comprehensive entries on major philosophers, 400 new entries including over 50 on preeminent contemporary philosophers, extensive coverage of rapidly developing fields such as the philosophy of mind and applied ethics, more entries on non-Western philosophy than any comparable volume, and increased coverage of Continental philosophy.

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Download Indian Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated Dictionary

2008-08-31T10:05:00.001+05:30

Title - Indian Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated Dictionary

C.P. Khare, "Indian Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated Dictionary"
Springer l PDF l 836 Pages l 7 MB

Book Description :

The Dictionary is the first updated source of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha synonyms of their botanical counterparts, after a gap of more than 30 years. The synonyms which appeared in "The Wealth of India" series (1948-1976) and in Chopra’s "Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants" (1956) have been updated till January, 2007. More than 2000 medicinal plants of "The Ayurvedic Formulary of India" and "The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India" and more than 100 species of non-Indian origin, incorporated in "National Formulary of Unani Medicine" have been covered in the Dictionary. Divergent sources of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha herbs have been identified and a number of controversies have been sorted out. Pharmacognosy experts have selected important herbs, which were specially collected from leading pharamaceutical companies and pharmacopoeial laboratories and included in the dictionary as four colour photographs under the "Crude Herb Identification Guide" section. This is a unique feature and makes it an exclusive treat. The Dictionary has been presented in a user-friendly format, as a compact, handy, easy to use and moderately priced one-volume reference work. It unfolds hidden virtues and potentials of Indian herbs for busy professionals, researchers, practitioners of herbal as well as modern medicine, and library frequenters. It will prove a ready information source for students of botany, economic botany, pharmacy, agricultural and medical sciences, who aspire to have an edge over others and are keen to keep themselves abreast of the times.

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Download Dictionary of Food Compounds

2008-08-24T00:45:00.003+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Food Compounds

Shmuel Yannai, "Dictionary of Food Compounds"
CRC Press l PDF l 1784 Pages l 23 MB

Book Description :

Providing comprehensive information on 30,000 compounds found in food, this unique resource covers every type of compound: natural food constituents (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and fatty acids), food additives (colorants, preservatives, antioxidants, and flavors), food contaminants, and nutraceuticals. Fully searchable by text and structure, the CD-ROM includes data on food source, food function, food use, regulatory information, physical properties, molecular formula, chemical structure, systematic and trivial name, and bibliographical resources. No other reference work is as complete or as comprehensive.

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Download Historical Dictionary of Iran

2008-08-20T22:54:00.002+05:30

Title - Historical Dictionary of Iran

John H. Lorentz, "Historical Dictionary of Iran"
Scarecrow Press l PDF l 552 Pages l 23 MB

Book Description :

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Iran is designed to give the reader a quick and understandable overview of specific events, movements, people, political and social groups, places, and trends. Through its extensive chronology, introduction, bibliography, appendixes, and more than double the number of cross-referenced dictionary entries as in the previous edition, the work allows for considerable exploration of a number of historical and contemporary topics and issues. In particular, the modern period, defined as 1800—present, is covered extensively.

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Download Encyclopedic Dictionary of Named Processes in Chemical Technology, 3rd Edition

2008-08-19T18:55:00.003+05:30

Title - Encyclopedic Dictionary of Named Processes in Chemical Technology, 3rd Edition

Alan E. Comyns, "Encyclopedic Dictionary of Named Processes in Chemical Technology, 3rd Edition"
CRC Press l PDF l 418 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

Covering a broad spectrum of chemical technology, from the gigantic Bessemer process for making steel to the microscopic Manasevit process for applying circuits to silicon chips, the Encyclopedic Dictionary of Named Processes in Chemical Technology, Third Edition includes all those processes that are known by special names regardless of origin or use. Extensively revised and expanded, this third edition incorporates named processes in current commercial use anywhere in the world, those piloted on a substantial scale, as well as important obsolete processes. Defining more than 3000 processes, 450 of which are new to this edition, this encyclopedic dictionary reflects recent trends in the global chemical industry away from petrochemicals and toward pollution prevention and waste disposal. It also includes processes newly revealed under the Freedom of Information Acts in the US and UK. Each entry is tailored to reflect the importance and topicality of the process providing key reference information, detailed explanation of how the process works, derivation of the name, historical background, date of introduction, patent information, worldwide usage, and end product. The dictionary features a foreward by the widely respected chemical technology historian Prof. Colin A. Russell, extensive cross references, bibliographical references, and an appendix that lists the chemicals and materials that are described in one or more of the processes. Gathering and defining a large portion of special named processes that may fall outside of standard chemical texts or be scattered among industry manuals, Encyclopedic Dictionary of Named Processes in Chemical Technology, Third Edition provides a single source reference to an extensive array of named processes.

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Download The Routledge Dictionary of Business Management

2008-08-19T18:55:00.001+05:30

Title - The Routledge Dictionary of Business Management

David A. Statt, "The Routledge Dictionary of Business Management"
Routledge l PDF l 177 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

A fully comprehensive resource for those wanting to know about the world of business management. Students and working professionals alike can enjoy quick and accessible definitions and the extensive cross-referencing system allows readers broader access to subject areas. This dictionary covers all the topics, issues and terms in the field, including:

* Business economics
* Consumer behavior
* Corporate strategy
* Financial management
* Human resource management
* Information technology
* Management accounting
* Marketing
* Organizational behavior and work psychology.

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Download McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms

2008-08-17T00:05:00.001+05:30

Title - McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms
McGraw-Hill l CHM l 22 MB

Book Description :

For more than a quarter of a century, this amazingly comprehensive dictionary has been a standard international reference. Containing more than 115,000 terms and 125,000 definitions--from 100 areas of science and technology--this trusted resource provides definitions written in clear, simple language, understandable to the general reader, yet is consistent with the specialized use of the term.THE NEW SIXTH EDITION:* Thoroughly revised with 5,000 NEW TERMS* Each term includes a helpful pronunciation guide* Entries are complemented by 3,000 illustrations; appendices containing biographic listings, converison tables, taxonomic classification charts, and more* The only dictionary of scientific and technical terms to be thumb-indexedInvaluable to scientists, researchers, teachers, students, as well as interested lay persons, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms is truly the single best way for anyone to gain fluency in the language of science.

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Download Historical Dictionary of Iraq

2008-08-12T16:24:00.004+05:30

Title - Historical Dictionary of Iraq

Edmund A. Ghareeb, "Historical Dictionary of Iraq"
Scarecrow Press, Inc. l PDF l 536 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

Iraq, the land of Hamurabi and Harun al-Rashid, has played a long and unique role in the history of human civilization. The oldest civilization known to man evolved on the shores of its twin rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates. The great cities of antiquity-Uruk, Ur, Akkad, Babylon, Basra, Mawsil, and Baghdad-were major centers of high culture and political power for much of the course of human history.

This reference begins with the earliest civilizations and covers the many periods that followed, ranging from the history of ancient Mesopotamia to the Abbasid Empire to present-day Iraq. Included are a historical overview; a country profile; a review of the economy, oil, fauna, and political institution; coverage of the Iran-Iraq War; and coverage of the Kuwait invasion and the second Gulf War and other conflicts. The major ethnic groups such as the Kurds, the Turkumans and the Assyrians, Islam and Muslim sects, Christianity and Christian sects, as well as other religious groups are profiled. Dictionary entries also highlight the main political, religious, and ideological parties, groups, and organizations; major historical personalities; languages; literature; and cultural elements. A broad range of topics, both ancient and modern, are dealt with throughout the introduction and the dictionary, and a comprehensive bibliography complements this extensive historical reference.

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Download Dictionary of Food Ingredients, 4th Edition

2008-08-12T16:24:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Food Ingredients, 4th Edition

Robert S. Igoe & Y.H. Hui, "Dictionary of Food Ingredients, 4th Edition"
Springer l PDF l 233 Pages l 9 MB

Book Description :

Dictionary of Food Ingredients is a concise, easy-to-use resource, covering over 1,000 food ingredients and additives, including natural ingredients, FDA-approved artificial ingredients, and compounds used in food processing. Organized alphabetically, definitions cover functionality, chemical properties, and applications, and thorough cross referencing allows readers to follow related and similar ingredients. A section based on the Code of Federal Regulations lists food ingredients according to their US approval status, and a bibliography pinpoints further information. New to this edition are 'Ingredient Categories,' which groups principal ingredients by function and describes the characteristics and applications of each group, and E numbers for ingredients. In addition, the book will be thoroughly updated with new information on existing ingredients and newly approved ingredients.The 'Dictionary' is an unparalleled source of information, providing practical, scientific, and regulatory information on every
important ingredient and category. This will be of value to food scientists, ingredient suppliers, dietitians, extension specialists, and students.

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Download Dictionary of Parasitology

2008-08-12T00:39:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Parasitology

Peter J. Gosling, "Dictionary of Parasitology"
CRC Press l PDF l 408 Pages l 6 MB

Book Description :

The Dictionary of Parasitology reflects current practice in all aspects of parasitology and includes spellings, punctuation, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, nomenclature, prefixes, and suffixes. It assigns entries to the primary divisions of parasitology: human, veterinary, plant, insect, or fish. Including more than 11,500 entries, often with referral to related terms, as well as a wealth of other relevant information, this work provides the depth of knowledge that makes it an informative and useful volume for beginners and experts, as well as for writers and editors of scientific texts. Entries cover control measures, immunology, physiology, pharmacology, etc..

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Download Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering, 2nd Edition

2008-08-08T12:43:00.003+05:30

Title - Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering, 2nd Edition

Philip A. Laplante, "Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering, 2nd Edition"
CRC Press l PDF l 769 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

Featuring the latest terminology compiled by an international board of contributors, Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering is a complete lexicon covering all the fields of electrical engineering.

This book provides workable definitions for practicing engineers, serves as a reference and research tool of students, and offers practical information for scientists and engineers in other disciplines.

Areas examined include:

* applied electrical engineering
* microwave engineering
* control engineering
* power engineering
* digital systems engineering
* device electronics
* and much more!

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Download NTC's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions, 3rd Edition

2008-08-08T12:43:00.001+05:30

Title - NTC's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions, 3rd Edition

Richard A. Spears, "NTC's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions, 3rd Edition"
McGraw-Hill l PDF l 577 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

This compact and well-formatted book features more than 8,500 contemporary slang and informal expressions. With 800 more entries than the previous edition, this third edition includes street slang, popular culture terms, and the telegraphic language peculiar to the Internet. Arranged alphabetically, entries include usage information, slang type or source, and additional information about whether the term is, e.g., objectionable, derogatory, or standard English. The entries for some "difficult or unpredictable" words may include pronunciation information. The alphabetic arrangement is augmented by a phrase-finder index and Go to/See also references. If you don't know the meaning of expressions such as "Baldwin" (a good-looking male), "Vietnik" (someone who opposed the Vietnam War), or "face time" (time spent face to face with someone), this book will explain. Some more obvious terms such as "nervous Nellie" (any nervous person), "naw" (no), "what the heck" (it doesn't matter), and "square" (old-fashioned) are included too. And now available in softback, this volume represents a great value-for-money addition to your bookshelf.

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Download The Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics, 3rd Edition

2008-08-05T14:43:00.004+05:30

Title - The Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics, 3rd Edition

B. S. Everitt, "The Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics, 3rd Edition"
Cambridge University Press l PDF l 442 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

If you use statistics and need easy access to simple, reliable definitions and explanations of modern statistical and statistics-related concepts, then look no further than this dictionary. Over 3600 terms are defined, covering medical, survey, theoretical, and applied statistics, including computational aspects. Entries are provided for standard and specialised statistical software. In addition, short biographies of over 100 important statisticians are given. Definitions provide enough mathematical detail to clarify concepts and give standard formulae when these are helpful. The majority of definitions then give a reference to a book or article where the user can seek further or more specialised information, and many are accompanied by graphical material to aid understanding.

• Trusted author in touch with contemporary statistical practice
• Carefully chosen pointers to the literature give users access to information beyond the basic definitions
• Ideal balance between concepts and details

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Download Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition

2008-08-05T14:43:00.002+05:30

Title - Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition

Pei-Show Juo, "Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology, 2nd Edition"
CRC Press l PDF l 1163 Pages l 8 MB

Book Description :

Rapid advances in science, medicine, and molecular biology have created a vast volume of new information on biomedicine and molecular biology. To account for the new terminology and to provide accurate characterizations of previously existing ones, Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology has been revised and updated. This second edition provides concise definitions of terms used in biotechnology, molecular biology, and medicine. It also furnishes references on chemical structures and molecular weights of drugs, antibiotics, biochemical, environmental, natural, and DNA recombinant technology substances. The dictionary gives the corresponding generic name for each trade name of drugs and cross-references them with their chemical structure and it provides the medical and molecular abbreviations of terms commonly used in the scientific and medical community.

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Download Dictionary of Virology, 3rd Edition

2008-08-03T11:15:00.006+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Virology, 3rd Edition

Brian WJ Mahy, "Dictionary of Virology, 3rd Edition"
Academic Press l PDF l 431 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

This third edition of A Dictionary of Virology offers an authoritative, concise, and up-to-date list of all viruses affecting vertebrate species, from humans to fish. It has been completely revised since the 1997 edition to include 25% more entries, including many completely new viruses. The entries have been restructured so that all viruses are listed and classified in accordance with the standards set by the 7th Report of the ICTV. The extensive cross-referencing and illustrative tables further enhance the utility of this reference.

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Download The Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution

2008-08-03T11:15:00.002+05:30

Title - The Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution

Larry L. Mai, Marcus Young Owl & M. Patricia Kersting, "The Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution
Cambridge University Press l PDF l 670 Pages l 5 MB

Book Description :

The Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution is an invaluable research and study tool for both professionals and students covering a broad range of subjects within human biology, physical anthropology, anatomy, auxology, primatology, physiology, genetics, paleontology and zoology. Packed with 13000 descriptions of terms, specimens, sites and names, DHBE also includes information on over 1000 word roots, taxonomies and reference tables for extinct, recent and extant primates, geological and oxygen isotope chronologies, illustrations of landmarks, bones and muscles and an illustration of current hominid phylogeny, making this a must-have volume for anyone with an interest in human biology or evolution. DHBE is especially complete in its inventory of archaeological sites and the best-known hominid specimens excavated from them, but also includes up-to-date information on terms such as in silico, and those relating to the rapidly developing fields of human genomics.

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Download The Concise Dictionary of Business Management

2008-08-03T11:15:00.000+05:30

Title - The Concise Dictionary of Business Management

David A. Statt, "The Concise Dictionary of Business Management"
Routledge l PDF l 198 Pages l 3.5 MB

Book Description :

This second edition of The Concise Dictionary of Business Management has been completely revised and updated to reflect the changing world of work and new technology. It has been expanded to include many new terms and buzzwords such as: contracting out, telecommuting, occupational choice, glass ceiling, superwoman, electronic brainstorming, the internet and the virtual corporation. It is the ideal quick reference guide for students and professionals wanting to cut through the jargon of business and management.

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Download Dictionary of Earth Science

2008-08-02T02:47:00.007+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Earth Science

McGraw-Hill, "Dictionary of Earth Science"
McGraw-Hill l PDF l 479 Pages l 2.6 MB

Book Description :

Derived from the content of the respected McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include:

* Pronunciation guide for every term
* Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations
* Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more
* A convenient, quick-find format

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2008-08-02T02:47:00.004+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Financial and Business Terms

Roberto de Paula Lico Júnior, "Dictionary of Financial and Business Terms"
PDF l 155 Pages l 1.5 MB

About the Author :

Roberto de Paula Lico Júnior is a lecturer in English as a Foreign Language and he has considerable expertise in the field of Overseas Language and he has considerable expertise in the field of Overseas Trade, having designed and taught a number of classes related to Trade, having designed and taught a number of classes related to International Law and Overseas Trade. International Law and Overseas Trade.

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Download Dictionary of Video & Television Technology

2008-08-02T02:47:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Video & Television Technology

Keith Jack & Vladimir Tsatsulin, "Dictionary of Video & Television Technology"
Elsevier Science l PDF l 337 Pages l 1.5 MB

Book Description :

This up-to-date reference is the most complete dictionary covering this fast-paced field. It contains virtually all the terminology commonly used in modern global video and television technology, with thorough definitions aimed at the engineering level. It covers all international video standards, digital and analog video signals, data compression, video conferencing, encoding/decoding--indeed, every term associated with video/television technology. Compiled by two internationally recognized video/television experts, this dictionary promises to become a standard reference.

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Download Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

2008-07-31T01:36:00.006+05:30

Title - Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

Agency of the Department of Defense. Joint Chiefs of Staff, "Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms"
PDF l 756 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

The Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms is a compendium of terminology used by the United States Department of Defense (DOD).

It sets forth standard US military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the Armed Forces of the United States in both US joint and allied joint operations, as well as to encompass the Department of Defense (DOD) as a whole. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved DOD terminology for general use by all components of the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Defense, by DOD Directive 5025.12, 23 August 1989, Standardization of Military and Associated Terminology, has directed its use throughout the Department of Defense to ensure standardization of military and associated terminology.

This publication supplements standard English-language dictionaries with standard terminology for military and associated use. However, it is not the intent of this publication to restrict the authority of the joint force commander (JFC) from organizing the force and executing the mission in a manner the JFC deems most appropriate to ensure unity of effort in the accomplishment of the overall mission.

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Download Dictionary of Carbohydrates, 2nd Edition

2008-07-31T01:15:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Carbohydrates, 2nd Edition

Peter M. Collins, "Dictionary of Carbohydrates, 2nd Edition"
Chapman & Hall/CRC-Taylor & Francis Group l PDF l 1306 Pages l 51 MB

Book Description :

The new edition of this authoritative reference includes 3000 new compounds, bringing the total to 26,000. All existing entries were carefully reviewed and updated where necessary. The data included in each entry includes chemical names and synonyms, including CAS and IUPAC names, trade names, and trivial names; full and clear description of equilibrium studies, cyclic forms, and their derivatives; extensive occurrence and use data; structure diagrams showing stereochemistry and configuration; and physical properties including melting point, optical rotation, and mutarotation data. This edition also features a structure-searchable CD-ROM providing quick, convenient access.

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Download Dictionary of Water and Waste Management, 2nd Edition

2008-07-29T11:18:00.004+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Water and Waste Management, 2nd Edition

Paul G. Smith & John S. Scott, "Dictionary of Water and Waste Management, 2nd Edition"
Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Publications l PDF l 493 Pages l 5 MB

Book Description :

Water and waste management covers the design, building and operation of plants for water treatment and supply, sewerage, wastewater treatment and disposal, and solid waste treatment and disposal. Since the last edition in 2002 there has been an increasing importance on the issues reflecting climate change. This is particularly important when the result of this change must be managed and controlled to maintain an amenity such as water supply. This new edition includes many new entries on the topics of stormwater management and flood management, as well as the new EU Directives that cover this field. With over 7000 terms, this dictionary encompasses the most recent terminology on water and waste management. It is a handy reference for consultants, contractors and professional engineers as well as academics and students who need a quick definition to technical terms.

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Download Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers

2008-07-29T11:18:00.003+05:30

Title - Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers

Jan W. Gooch, "Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers"
Springer l PDF l 1256 Pages l 9 MB

Book Description :

This reference contains more than 7,500 polymeric material terms, including the names of chemicals, processes, formulae, and analytical methods that are used frequently in the polymer and engineering fields. In view of the evolving partnership between physical and life sciences, this title includes an appendix of biochemical and microbiological terms (thus offering previously unpublished material, distinct from all competitors.) Each succinct entry offers a broadly accessible definition as well as cross-references to related terms. Where appropriate to enhance clarity further, the volume's definitions may also offer equations, chemical structures, and other figures.

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Download The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, 8th edition

2008-07-28T01:12:00.007+05:30

Title - The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, 8th edition

Stan Gibilisco, "The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, 8th edition"
McGraw-Hill l PDF l 810 Pages l 5 MB

Book Description :

Continuing in the tradition of its best-selling predecessors, this updated dictionary of electronics terms covers a broader range of subjects in an easier-to-use format than any other source of its kind. No comparable reference offers such a vast range of definitions, abbreviations, acronyms, illustrations, schematics, diagrams, and conversion tables. More than 28,000 definitions--plus over 1,000 clear and functional illustrations--make the Eighth Edition the ultimate reference for technicians, hobbyists, and students. Many new terms and illustrations from robotics, artificial intelligence, and personal computing as they relate to electronics are included. Definitions spelled out in plain English with minimal technical jargon make the Dictionary accessible to beginning, intermediate, and advanced electronics professionals. You'll find coverage of the latest terminology in: Wireless technology; Lasers; Digital Television; Radio; IC Technology; Digital and Analog Electronics; Audio and Video Power Supplies; Fiber Optic Communications. Existing definitions have been updated, obsolete material has been deleted, and all entries have been reviewed by an editorial review board to assure their accuracy. You can look for a better source of definitions in electronics...but you won't find one!

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Download International Dictionary of Marketing

2008-07-28T01:12:00.004+05:30

Title - International Dictionary of Marketing

Daniel Yadin, "International Dictionary of Marketing"
Kogan Page l PDF l 449 Pages l 1 MB

Book Description :

You will find this Dictionary very practical, with text designed as a guide on a dayto- day level. It can help you in two ways. First, it uses language that people actually speak, and helps to make clearer much of the jargon used in marketing. Two examples: you read in a marketing magazine about FMCG; but the author, assuming that everybody knows what this means, fails to explain it. The Dictionary comes to your aid. In a marketing textbook, you come across a term that the author uses and discusses, but which you still cannot fully appreciate. The Dictionary may help to resolve this.

Second, on an even more pragmatic level, it explains marketing practices and procedures. You may, for example, be interested in how the monitoring of Web site hits is carried out. The Dictionary comes to the rescue by explaining ABC// electronic monitoring. Or, you may be undecided whether to use litho or flexography for a catalogue or brochure. The Dictionary helps you to make up your mind, and to understand what your printer is saying.

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Download An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions

2008-07-28T01:12:00.001+05:30

Title - An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions

Ian Stuart-Hamilton, "An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions"
Jessica Kingsley Publishers l PDF l 257 Pages l 1.4 MB

Book Description :

Addressing an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and 'take things literally', this dictionary of idiomatic expressions aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. This book provides explanations of over 5,000 idiomatic expressions plus a guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used. The expressions are taken from American and British English, with some Australian expressions included as well. Although the book is primarily intended for people with Asperger Syndrome, it will be useful for anyone who finds problems understanding idiomatic and colloquial English.

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Download Elsevier's Dictionary of Chemoetymology

2008-07-27T02:04:00.004+05:30

Title - Elsevier's Dictionary of Chemoetymology

Alexander Senning, "Elsevier's Dictionary of Chemoetymology"
Elsevier Science l PDF l 443 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

Noting a marked lack of comprehensiveness and/or contemporaneity among typical reference works on chemical etymology, as well as a somewhat spotty coverage of chemical terms and their etymology in comprehensive dictionaries and textbooks the author decided to write an up-to-date desk reference on chemical etymology which would satisfy the needs of casual readers as well as those of more demanding users of etymological lore. Characteristic user-friendly features of the present work include avoidance of cumbersome abbreviations, avoidance of entries in foreign alphabets, and a broad coverage of all chemical disciplines including mineralogy. Biological, medical, geological, physical and mathematical terms are only considered where they appear of interest to mainstream chemists.

This book does not provide definitions of terms (unless required in the etymological context) nor guidance as to the timeliness of different nomenclature systems. The typical user will from the outset be well aware of the exact meaning of the terms he or she focuses on and only require the etymological background to be used. Examples of sources which have been drawn upon in the preparation of this book, apart from the extremely useful Internet resource Google, are listed, but an exhausting enumeration would be tiresome and impractical..

* an up-to-date desk reference on chemical etymology
* characteristic user-friendly features
* broad coverage of all chemical disciplines

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Download The Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease

2008-07-27T00:24:00.002+05:30

Title - The Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease

Kenneth F. Kiple, "The Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease"
Cambridge University Press l PDF l 422 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

The Cambridge World History of Human Disease (CWHHD) was first published by Cambridge in 1993. The basis of this Dictionary is Part VIII, the last section of the work, that comprises a history and description of the world's major diseases of yesterday and today in chapters organized alphabetically from "Acquired Immune Deficient Syndrome (AIDS)" to "Yellow Fever." The last section of CWHHD has been fully revised and the essays have been condensed into shorter entries, with up-to-date information on AIDS, Alzheimer's disease , Ebola, and Tuberculosis. The Dictionary also includes three chapters from other parts of the CWHHD on "Heart-Related Diseases," "Cancer," and Genetic Disease. "Including contributions from over 100 medical and social scientists worldwide, the Dictionary is a truly interdisciplinary history of medicine and human disease. Kenneth Kiple is a distinguished professor of history at Bowling Green State University. His research and teaching interests include Latin America and the history of medicine, disease, and nutrition. His work has been supported by grants and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Fulbright Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies, the American Philosophical Society, and the National Institutes of Health. He is the editor of The Cambridge History of World Disease (Cambridge, 1993) and with Kriemhild Coneé Ornelas, the award-winning Cambridge World History of Food (Cambridge, 2000).

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Download The Penguin Dictionary of Biology, 8th edition

2008-07-25T23:01:00.001+05:30

Title - The Penguin Dictionary of Biology, 8th edition

M. Abercrombie, M. Hickman, M.L. Johnson & M. Thain, "The Penguin Dictionary of Biology, 8th edition"
Penguin Group l PDF l 609 Pages l 18 MB

Book Description :

The Penguin Dictionary of Biology defines some 6,000 terms relating to this rich, complex, and constantly expanding subjectâ€”from amino acids, bacteria, and the cell cycle to X-ray diffraction, Ychromosomes, and zygotes. Long established as the definitive single-volume source, the dictionary has now been extensively updated for its eleventh edition. With expanded encyclopedic entries to explain the most crucial concepts, it explores the very latest discoveries and developments, containing more than 400 new entries to take account of the latest thinking on genetics, human physiology, disease, and cell biology. All key botanical and zoological concepts as well as the core vocabulary of biochemistry, immunology, evolutionary theory, and ecology are defined in depth, making this the ideal reference for students, teachers, professionals, and amateur biologists.

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2008-07-25T22:58:00.005+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Archaeology

Ian Shaw & Robert Jameson, "Dictionary of Archaeology"
Blackwell Publishers l PDF l 640 Pages l 8 MB

Book Description :

This dictionary provides those studying or working in archaeology with a complete reference to the field. The entries, which range from key-word definitions to longer articles, convey the challenges, ambiguities and theoretical context of archaeology as well as the surveyed and excavated data. The dictionary is based on the premise that archaeology is a process rather than simply a body of knowledge, and includes contributions from more than forty of the world's leading archaeologists.

Unlike other dictionaries of archaeology, this volume provides comprehensive coverage of recent archaeological theory together with examples of practical applications and cross-references to site entries. The Dictionary also incorporates concepts and movements from adjacent fields such as anthropology, sociology, philosophy and human biology. There are also numerous entries on previously neglected areas such as China, Japan and Oceania. The bibliographies that follow virtually every entry enable the reader to easily locate primary or most recent sources.

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Download Dictionary of Distances

2008-07-25T22:58:00.003+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Distances

Michel-Marie Deza & Elena Deza, "Dictionary of Distances"
Elsevier Science l PDF l 388 Pages l 12 MB

Book Description :

The book will provide powerful resource for all researchers using Mathematics as well as for mathematicians themselves. In the time when over-specialization and terminology fences isolate researchers, this Dictionary try to be "centripedal" and "oikoumeni", providing some access and altitude of vision but without taking the route of scientific vulgarisation. This attempted balance is the main philosophy of this Dictionary which defined its structure and style.

Key features:

* Unicity: it is the first book treating the basic notion of Distance in whole generality.
* Interdisciplinarity: this Dictionary is larger in scope than majority of thematic dictionaries.
* Encyclopedicity: while an Encyclopedia of Distances seems now too difficult to produce, this book (by its scope, short introductions and organization) provides the main material for it and for future tutorials on some parts of this material.
* Applicability: the distances, as well as distance-related notions and paradigms, are provided in ready-to-use fashion.
* Worthiness: the need and urgency for such dictionary was great in several huge areas, esp. Information Retrieval, Image Analysis, Speech Recognition and Biology.
* Accessibility: the definitions are easy to locate by subject or, in Index, by alphabetic order; the introductions and definitions are reader-friendly and maximally independent one from another; still the text is structured, in the 3D HTML style, by hyperlink-like boldfaced references to similar definitions.

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Download Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English

2008-07-25T22:40:00.011+05:30

Title - Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English

Diana Lea, "Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English"
Oxford University Press l CHM l 5 MB

Book Description :

A collocations dictionary that helps students write and speak natural-sounding English.

Key features :

* Collocations - common word combinations such as 'bright idea' or 'talk freely' - are the essential building blocks of natural-sounding English. The dictionary contains over 150,000 collocations for nearly 9,000 headwords.
* The dictionary shows all the words that are commonly used in combination with each headword: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions as well as common phrases.
* The dictionary is based on the 100 million word British National Corpus. Internet searches were made to ensure the most up-to-date usage for fast changing areas of language such as computing.
* Over 50,000 examples show how the collocations are used in context, with grammar and register information where helpful.
* The clear page layout groups collocations according to part of speech and meaning, and helps users pinpoint speedily the headword, sense and collocation they need.
* Usage notes show collocations shared by sets of words such as languages and seasons.
* Ten illustrated topic pages pull together collocations from areas such as sport, computing, music, and meetings.
* Photocopiable study pages guide learners through different types of entry, showing them the wealth of information in the dictionary and how to access it. The study pages also teach and test collocations from particular topic areas such as jobs or money.

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Download Benders' dictionary of nutrition and food technology, 8th Edition

2008-07-25T22:40:00.010+05:30

Title - Benders' dictionary of nutrition and food technology, 8th Edition

David A Bender, "Benders' dictionary of nutrition and food technology, 8th Edition"
Woodhead Publishing Ltd. l PDF l 550 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

The study of food and nutrition covers many disciplines including agriculture, biology, physics, chemistry, food technology, nutrition, and medicine. As research of the links between food and health continues to expand, it is more important than ever that specialists in such areas as food processing and nutrition be familiar with often unfamiliar terminology that differing disciplines use. Bender's Dictionary of Nutrition and Food Technology meets this need by providing succinct, authoritative definitions of over 6,100 terms in nutrition an dfood technology, as well as nutirent composition data for 340 foods and an appendix on nutrient intake and other useful data.

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Download Illustrated Pocket Dictionary of Chromatography

2008-07-25T22:40:00.005+05:30

Title - Illustrated Pocket Dictionary of Chromatography

Paul C. Sadek, "Illustrated Pocket Dictionary of Chromatography"
Wiley-Interscience l PDF l 222 Pages l 9.5 MB

Book Description :

The Illustrated Pocket Dictionary of Chromatography offers the perfect quick reference to the parameters, systems, and components that support successful chromatographic separations. Concise, practical, and filled with detailed drawings, diagrams, and photographs, this pocket dictionary is designed for easy use in the laboratory. It provides a complete, up-to-date reference on analytical techniques such as gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, thin layer chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis as well as preparation techniques such as solid phase extraction and microextraction.

The Illustrated Pocket Dictionary of Chromatography features:

* Explanations of key concepts
* Equations and formulas
* Parameters
* High-quality photographs of instruments, equipment, and components
* References for further research
* Explanations of common acronyms

Ideal for the working chemist or technician in pharmaceutical, industrial, forensic, government, or other lab settings, the Illustrated Pocket Dictionary of Chromatography is also appropriate as a supplemental reference for analytical chemistry courses and labs. Students and analysts alike will find this compact yet comprehensive resource a valuable companion to their work in chromatography.

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Download Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists

2008-07-24T00:11:00.003+05:30

Title - Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists

David Millar, Ian Millar, John Millar & Margaret Millar, "Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists"
Cambridge University Press l PDF l 440 Pages l 23 MB

Book Description :

The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists is an invaluable one-stop reference book for anyone wanting a brief and accurate account of the life and work of those who created science from its very beginnings to the present day. This alphabetically organized, illustrated biographical dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated, covering over 1,500 key scientists (157 more than in the previous edition) from 40 countries. Fields represented include physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, meteorology and technology, with special attention paid to pioneer women whose achievements and example opened the way to scientific careers for others. As well as Nobel Prizewinners, this second edition includes winners of the Fields Medal, the mathematician’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Illustrated with around 150 portraits, diagrams, maps and tables, and with special panel features, this book is a clear and accessible guide to the world’s prominent scientific personalities.

• An invaluable one-stop reference book covering the world’s prominent scientific personalities
• Thoroughly revised and updated edition featuring 157 additional scientists and around 150 portraits, diagrams, maps and tables
• Includes Nobel Prizewinners and - for the first time - winners of the Fields Medal

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Download Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology

2008-07-24T00:11:00.001+05:30

Title - Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology

Armand R. Maggenti, Mary Ann Maggenti & Scott Lyell Gardner , "Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology"
PDF l 970 Pages l 3 MB

Book Description :

An exhaustive dictionary of over 13,000 terms relating to invertebrate zoology, including etymologies, word derivations and taxonomic classification." In PDF format, either as a single document or one letter at a time.

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Download The Advanced Dictionary of Marketing: Putting Theory to Use

2008-07-22T00:44:00.005+05:30

Title - The Advanced Dictionary of Marketing: Putting Theory to Use

Scott G. Dacko, "The Advanced Dictionary of Marketing: Putting Theory to Use"
Oxford University Press Inc. l PDF l 632 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

This dictionary of marketing terms focuses on key concepts, grouped into four categories: concepts, laws, theories, and effects. Containing over 500 entries, ranging in length and depth, the book will be the ideal reference guide for practitioners, MBA students, and those taking professional marketing qualifications.

Example entries include:

Balanced Scorecard; Sagacity Segmentation; Value-based Marketing; Law of Comparative Advantage; Law of Diminishing Returns; Engel's Law; Moore's Law; Agency Theory; Game Theory; Motivation Theory; Theory X; Theory Y; Acquiesence Response Set; Anchoring Effect; Experience Curve Effect; Halo Effect; Substitution Effect.

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Download Dictionary of Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy

2008-07-22T00:44:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy

Richard A. Matzner, "Dictionary of Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy"
CRC Press l PDF l 525 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

The Dictionary of Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy provides a lexicon of terminology covering fields such as astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, relativity, geophysics, meteorology, Newtonian physics, and oceanography. Authors and editors often assume - incorrectly - that readers are familiar with all the terms in professional literature. With over 4,000 definitions and 50 contributing authors, this unique comprehensive dictionary helps scientists to use terminology correctly and to understand papers, articles, and books in which physics-related terms appear.

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Download Dictionary of Microbiology & Molecular Biology, 3rd Edition

2008-07-19T20:13:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Microbiology & Molecular Biology, 3rd Edition

Diana Sainsbury & Paul Singleton, "Dictionary of Microbiology & Molecular Biology, 3rd Edition"
Wiley l PDF l 904 Pages l 11 MB

Book Description :

This Third Edition of a unique, encyclopaedic reference work covers the whole field of pure and applied microbiology and microbial molecular biology in one volume. The Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Third Edition:

* Reflects the latest developments in the field
* Features over 18,000 entries from concise definitions of terms to review-length articles
* Provides extensive cross-referencing between topics
* Includes numerous references from scientific journals and other relevant sources

With its wide-ranging description of different areas of microbiology, the Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Third Edition is an indispensable reference for every researcher, lecturer and student.

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2008-07-19T19:54:00.007+05:30

Title - Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology

Paul Singleton, "Dictionary of DNA and Genome Technology"
Wiley-Blackwell l PDF l 296 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

A one-of-a-kind dictionary giving clear, concise explanations of terms, techniques and tests used in DNA technology today.

* Explores not only well-established methodologies but includes new technology and data from the latest research journals, going beyond the remit of many science dictionaries
* Explains commercial products - principles, applications and examples of use - often with references
* Features essay-style entries on various major topics, providing a useful working knowledge for newcomers to the field
* Includes extensive cross-referencing links between different aspects of a topic, and between related topics
* Covers topics relevant to medicine (diagnosis and gene therapy); veterinary science; biotechnology; biochemistry; pharmaceutical science/drug development; molecular biology; microbiology; epidemiology; genomics; environmental science; plant science/agriculture; taxonomy; and forensic science

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2008-07-19T19:54:00.004+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Computing

Simon Collin, "Dictionary of Computing"
Bloomsbury Reference l PDF l 385 Pages l 5 MB

Book Description :

The more than 10,000 entries in this computer reference provide comprehensive coverage of computer terms, including those related to hardware and software applications, programming languages, networks and communications, the Internet, and e-commerce. Quotations from computer magazines and newspapers offer examples of usage in this updated edition.

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2008-07-19T19:54:00.001+05:30

Title - Longman Pronunciation Dictionary

Clare Fletcher, "Longman Pronunciation Dictionary"
Longman l PDF l 59 Pages l 700 KB

Book Description :

This study guide has been designed to help students make the best use of the “Longman Pronunciation Dictionary”. The activities and exercises in the guide aim to help familiarize users with the conventions used in the dictionary, and to give practice in recognizing and transcribing a range of English pronunciation, drawing attention to typical features of spoken English. A full key for self-study is also provided. It is aimed at advanced students of English, teachers of English (native and on-native speakers) and students doing basic courses in phonetics.

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2008-07-19T19:02:00.003+05:30

Title - Newton's Telecom Dictionary

Harry Newton, "Newton's Telecom Dictionary"
CMP Books l CHM l 8 MB

Book Description :

Newton's Telecom Dictionary helps technology and business professionals stay on top of the ever-changing network, telecom, and IT industry. The tech industry hype has cooled dramatically, but nonetheless new telecom and networking technology and services continue to be adopted at a rapid pace, and new terms and acronyms sprout just as quickly. Industry guru Harry Newton explains technical concepts in non-technical language that anyone in business can understand, making it an essential reference tool for anyone involved with telecom and IT systems and services.

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2008-07-18T12:25:00.004+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Science

John Daintith, "Dictionary of Science"
Oxford University Press l PDF l 893 Pages l 7 MB

Book Description :

This best-selling dictionary contains over 9,000 entries on all aspects of science. It provides comprehensive coverage of biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, and astronomy. The entries are supported by over 200 clear diagrams and illustrations, and fully cross-referenced for ease of use. Other features include short biographies of leading scientists, full page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms, and chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics, electronics, and cell biology. Both concise and wide-ranging, this dictionary is an ideal handy reference work for students, and a great introduction for non-scientists.

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2008-07-18T12:25:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Agriculture

Dictionary of Agriculture
A & C Black Publishers l PDF l 289 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

Containing over 7,000 entries, this fully revised edition provides clear, up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of agricultural terms. Subjects covered include cultivation, machinery, livestock, crops, pesticides and herbicides, fertilizers, organic farming and veterinary science. Jargon-free definitions make this dictionary particularly suitable for users without a background in agriculture and for non-native English speakers.

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Download Dictionary of Law (Oxford Paperback Reference)

2008-07-18T03:25:00.006+05:30

Title - A Dictionary of Law (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Oxford University Press, "A Dictionary of Law"
Oxford University Press l PDF l 281 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

This fully up-to-date edition takes account of recent changes in UK legislation. It is a handy desk reference for lawyers and an ideal source of legal terminology for students and secretaries in any country where the legal system is based on English law. It provides clear, jargon-free information for professionals, students, and people without a legal qualification. Over 4,000 entries define and explain the major terms, concepts, processes, and the organization of the English legal system. It features authoritative and up-to-date articles which have been written by practising and academic lawyers. New entries cover the Woolf reforms, human rights law, as well as family law, central and local government, and international law. Described by leading university lecturers as being ' the best law dictionary at present' and 'excellent for non law students as well as Law undergraduates'.

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2008-07-18T03:25:00.004+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Food Science and Technology

International Food Information Service, "Dictionary of Food Science and Technology"
Blackwell Publishing l PDF l 422 Pages l 3 MB

Book Description :

This dictionary is an invaluable resource for all food scientists, food technologists, chemists and nutritionists in universities, research establishments, food and pharmaceutical companies. Libraries in all establishments where these subjects are studied and taught should ensure that they have copies on their shelves.

This landmark publication features :

* Over 7800 entries
* Reflects current usage in the scientific literature
* Includes local names, synonyms and Latin names, as appropriate
* Extensive cross-referencing
* Scientific editing from the team at IFIS

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Download Modern Dictionary of Electronics, 7th Edition

2008-07-15T22:48:00.008+05:30

Title - Modern Dictionary of Electronics, 7th Edition

Rudolf F. Graf, "Modern Dictionary of Electronics, 7th Edition"
Newnes l PDF l 882 Pages l 29 MB

Book Description :

Included in this fully revised classic are well over 28,000 terms, phrases, acronyms, and abbreviations from the ever-expanding worlds of consumer electronics, optics, microelectronics, computers, communications, and medical electronics. From the basic elements of theory to the most cutting-edge circuit technology, this book explains it all in both words and pictures.

For easy reference, the author has provided definitions for standard abbreviations and equations as well as tables of SI (International System of Units) units, measurements, and schematic symbols

Modern Dictionary of Electronics is the bible of technology reference for readers around the world. Now fully updated by the original author, this essential, comprehensive reference book should be in the library of every engineer, technician, technical writer, hobbyist, and student.

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2008-07-15T22:48:00.004+05:30

Title - Salon Ovation's Cosmetology Dictionary

Linda Athey Gately. "Salon Ovation's Cosmetology Dictionary"
Milady Publishing l PDF l 513 Pages l 21 MB

Book Description :

Perfect for students and professionals, this newly revised A-Z reference defines many terms and phrases used in cosmetology, dermatology, esthetics, hair structure and chemistry, nail technology, nutrition, color, massage therapy, and professional skills. The "sounds like" format of the pronunciation keys makes it easy to say even the most difficult words.

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2008-07-15T22:48:00.003+05:30

Title - Elsevier's Dictionary of Geography

Vladimir Kotlyakov, Anna Komarova, "Elsevier's Dictionary of Geography"
North Holland l PDF l 1073 Pages l 28 MB

Book Description :

The Dictionary combines two functions: that of a defining dictionary and that of a bilingual dictionary. These two functions are basically contradictory because usually thedefining dictionary is aimed at giving one meaning of the word which is the main and essential one, while the bilingual dictionary tries to give different equivalents of a given word in the other language in order to supply the user with maximum possible translations, differing in the shades of meanings, thus giving him the possibility to choose the appropriate word. But in our Dictionary we intentionally decided to combine the two functions - defining and multilingual, because a short definition of the term and equivalents in other languages help to achieve our main aim which consists in showing the basic geographical terminology and harmonizing it in several languages. Having this into consideration we deliberately mixed two types of dictionaries in one.

* Organized alphabetically via English
* Provides short definition of geographical terms in English and Russian
* Includes multilingual translation of terms from English to Russian, French, German, Spanish

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2008-07-14T04:22:00.003+05:30

Title - The Brill Dictionary of Religion

Kocku Von Stuckrad, "The Brill Dictionary of Religion"
Brill Academic Publishers l PDF l 2179 Pages l 60 MB

Book Description :

The new and impressively comprehensive Brill Dictionary of Religion addresses religion as an element of daily life and public discourse. Richly illustrated and with more than 500 entries, the dictionary is a multi-media reference source on the many and various forms of religious commitment. It is unusual in that it not only addresses the different theologies and doctrinal declarations of the official institutionalized religions but it also gives equal weight and consideration to a multiplicity of other religious phenomena. People perceive and express religious experiences in many different ways: through dance, sensuality, in relations between sexes and in compassion at death. Religions help determine how people form and perceive their identity as part of a social group. The diverse effects of religions can also be perceived in the environment, society and the public sphere. The Brill Dictionary of Religion helps map out and define the networks and connections created by various religions in contemporary
societies, and provides models for understanding these complex phenomena.

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2008-07-13T19:25:00.002+05:30

Title - The Deleuze Dictionary

Adrian Parr, "The Deleuze Dictionary"
Edinburgh University Press l PDF l 164 Pages l 17 MB

Book Description :

This is the first dictionary dedicated to the work of Gilles Deleuze. It provides an in-depth and lucid introduction to one of the most influential figures in continental philosophy.

The dictionary defines and contextualises more than 150 terms that relate to Deleuzel philosophy including concepts such as 'becoming', 'body without organs','deterritorialization','difference','repetition','rhizome' and 'schizoanalysis'. The clear explanations also address the main intellectual influences on Deleuze as well as the influence Deleuze has had on subiects such as feminism, cinema, postcolonial theory, geography and cultural studies. Those unfamiliar with Deleuze will find the dictionary a user-friendly tool equipping them with definitions and interpretations both as a study and/or a teaching aid.

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2008-07-11T19:54:00.003+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Information Security

Robert Slade, "Dictionary of Information Security"
CRC Press l PDF l 256 Pages l 300 KB

Book Description :

IT professionals and IT students will find this a handy reference to help them identify terms used in practice, in journals and articles, and on websites. The dictionary has complete coverage of security terms and includes cutting-edge technologies and newer terminology only now becoming accepted use amongst security practitioners. Certification candidates for security specializations like CISSP and Security+ will also find this a valuable resource. The dictionary has the most up-to-date terms, including those related to computer viruses, malware, and more recent technologies such as wireless networking.

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Download Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations, 5th Edition

2008-07-11T19:33:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations, 5th Edition

Stanley Jablonski, "Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations, 5th Edition"
Elsevier Saunders l PDF l 983 Pages l 2.3 MB

Book Description :

This best-selling portable resource provides authoritative definitions for all of the medical acronyms and abbreviations you can expect to encounter in medicine today. The new, 5th Edition features 10,000 completely new entries reflecting the most recent developments in health careincluding new clinical trials, new technologies, and new advances. Highlights include the latest virus nomenclature, computer technology, medical informatics, and molecular biology, along with more from the ever-expanding list of organizations and associations.

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Download Dictionary of Analysis, Calculus, and Differential Equations

2008-07-11T19:32:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Analysis, Calculus, and Differential Equations

Douglas N. Clark, "Dictionary of Analysis, Calculus, and Differential Equations"
CRC Press l PDF l 268 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

There are other technical dictionaries on the market, but virtually all of them hold significant drawbacks. They may be large and unwieldy, exorbitantly priced, full of cumbersome cross-references, or lacking sufficient and accessible detail. Eliminating these drawbacks, CRC Press introduces its Dictionary of Analysis, Calculus, and Differential Equations - the first published volume in the CRC Comprehensive Dictionary of Mathematics. From Abel's Continuity Theorem to Zygmund Class, top experts from around the world present more than 2,500 detailed definitions, written in a clear, readable style, and including alternative definitions and related references.

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2008-07-11T17:54:00.005+05:30

Title - The Edinburgh Dictionary of Continental Philosophy

John Protevi, "The Edinburgh Dictionary of Continental Philosophy"
Edinburgh University Press l PDF l 641 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

The Edinburgh Encyclopedia of Continental Philosophy (EECP) has found a home among the leading reference works of various formats (‘Readers’, ‘Companions’, ‘Histories’) now available for readers interested in continental philosophy. These works, consisting of large essays (5–10,000 words) on major figures, movements and topics in the field, serve certain purposes very well, but cannot serve all the needs of readers interested in help with continental philosophy, in particular those new to the field. Limited by the very size of the entries to a restricted number of subject headings, these works are not as nimble or user-friendly as they could be for quick orientation and as guides for further study. For instance, a reader wanting a quick orientation on a particular term used in continental circles (for example, ‘difference’) must be able to associate that term with a particular author and then wade through a long essay hoping for a discussion of it. And while that discussion may provide cross-references to
uses of the term in other philosophers, it may again not do so.

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2008-07-09T00:23:00.008+05:30

Title - The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology

Bryan S. Turner, "The Cambridge Dictionary of Sociology"
Cambridge University Press l PDF l 709 Pages l 4.5 MB

Book Description :

Providing an authoritative and comprehensive overview of the classical and the contemporary, this volume is an indispensable guide to the vibrant and expanding field of sociology. Featuring over 600 entries, from concise definitions to discursive essays, written by leading international academics, the Dictionary offers a truly global perspective, examining both American and European traditions and approaches. Entries cover schools, theories, theorists and debates, with substantial articles on all key topics in the field. While recognising the richness of historical sociological traditions, the Dictionary also looks forward to new and evolving influences such as cultural change, genetics, globalization, information technologies, new wars and terrorism. Most entries incorporate references for further reading and a cross-referencing system enables easy access to related areas. This Dictionary is an invaluable reference work for students and academics alike and will help to define the field of sociology in years to come.

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2008-07-09T00:23:00.007+05:30

Title - Encyclopedic Dictionary of International Finance and Banking

Jae K. Shim & Michael Constas, "Encyclopedic Dictionary of International Finance and Banking"
CRC Press l PDF l 334 Pages l 2.8 MB

Book Description :

The Encyclopedic Dictionary of International Finance and Banking is a practical reference of proven techniques, strategies, and approaches. It covers virtually all important topics dealing with multinational business finance, money, investments, financial planning, financial economics, and banking. In addition, it explores the application of computers, quantitative techniques and models, and economics to international finance and banking. You get: o Clear definitions and explanations o Step-by-step instructions o Statistical data, Charts, exhibits, and diagrams o Checklists o Practical Applications Shim presents the most current information, offers important directives, and explains the technical procedures involved in this dynamic field. This reference gives you the tools you need to diagnose and evaluate the financial situations you face on a daily basis and answers every question you may have. It provides real-life examples and suggestions for handling everyday problems. WHAT THIS BOOK WILL DO FOR YOU More than a dictionary, more than an encyclopedia, this working guide will help you quickly pinpoint: o What to look for o How to do it o What to watch out for o How to apply it in the complex world of business o What to do You'll find ratios, formulas, examples, applications, exhibits, charts, and rules of thumb to help you analyze and evaluate any multinational financial decision. You will find this Encyclopedic Dictionary practical, comprehensive, quick, and useful. In short, this is a veritable cookbook of guidelines, illustrations, and how-tos. Encyclopedic Dictionary of International Finance and Banking is the resource you will reach for again and again.

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2008-07-09T00:23:00.004+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Bioscience

Dictionary of Bioscience
McGraw-Hill l PDF l 674 Pages l 6 MB

Book Description :

The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Bioscience provides a compendium of 22,000 terms that are central to the life sciences and are encountered in many other fields of science and engineering. The coverage in this Second Edition has been substantially reorganized, with approximately 5000 new terms in areas such as forensic science, medicine, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology, and veterinary medicine. The terminology previously classified as cytology and molecular biology now appears as cell and molecular biology. In some instances, terminology appearing in the previous edition has been moved to more appropriate companion dictionaries. It is hoped that this organization reflects the scope of modern life sciences and the needs of readers.

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2008-07-08T02:19:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary Of Philosophy

Alan Lacey, "Dictionary Of Philosophy"
Routledge l PDF l 394 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

First published in 1976, the Dictionary of Philosophy has established itself as the best available text of its kind, explaining often unfamiliar, complicated and diverse terminology. Providing an illuminating and informed introduction to central philosophical issues, concepts and perspectives in the core fields of metaphysics, epistemology and philosophical logic, the Dictionary takes the most commonly-used terms and notions and clarifies what they mean to the philosopher and what sort of problems the philosopher finds associated with them. Thoroughly revised and updated the bibliographies supply core reading lists and each entry uses extensive cross referencing to related themes and concepts to provide greater access, control and comprehension. The Dictionary will also provide those working in proximate fields with an understanding of areas of overlapping interest, concepts of common applicability and the full range and diversity of philosophicalanalysis and insight.

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2008-07-08T01:38:00.003+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Networking

Peter Dyson, "Dictionary of Networking"
Wiley John & Sons, Inc. l PDF l 465 Pages l 3.6 MB

Book Description :

The Dictionary of Networking is a highly readable, authoritative guide to the extensive--and often bewildering--terminology of network computing. This completely updated, expanded third edition spans all aspects of networking hardware and software--from peer-to-peer networks to enterprise wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, and internetworking--and covers every major network operating system.

This book contains more than 3,000 entries. Abbreviations and acronyms are cross-referenced to their definitions, and many entries include additional cross-references to related entries. You'll find clear, concise definitions, acronyms and abbreviations defined in context.

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2008-07-08T01:38:00.002+05:30

Title - McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Chemistry, 2nd Edition

Sybil P. Parker, "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Chemistry, 2nd Edition"
McGraw-Hill l PDF l 443 Pages l 2.7 MB

Book Description :

The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Chemistry provides a compendium of 8000 terms that are central to chemistry and related fields of science and technology. The coverage in this Second Edition is focused on the the areas of analytical chemisty, general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and spectroscopy, with new terms added and others revised as necessary.

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2008-07-08T01:22:00.003+05:30

Title - The Dictionary of Cell & Molecular Biology, 4th Edition

John M. Lackie, "The Dictionary of Cell & Molecular Biology, 4th Edition"
Academic Press l PDF l 471 Pages l 8 MB

Book Description :

The over 10,000 entries in this comprehensive Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology provide clear and concise definitions for anyone working in life sciences today. It incorporates related terms from neuroscience, genetics, microbiology, immunology, pathology, and physiology. This fourth revised edition reflects the enormous changes brought about by the explosion of new technologies, especially high throughput approaches and functional genomics. As a result, this edition is over 30% larger than the previous edition, with 3400 new entries. As with the prior edition, additions are reflective of online search queries performed by users of the dictionary. The entries in this authoritative work have been widely praised for their clarity, brevity, and accuracy throughout. The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology features numerous tables and other useful features.

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2008-07-08T01:22:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Architecture and Construction

Cyril M. Harris, "Dictionary of Architecture and Construction"
McGraw-Hill l PDF l 1103 Pages l 22 MB

Book Description :

Updated and expanded, this Fourth Edition of the most trusted reference in architecture offers the most comprehensive coverage of architectural and construction terms available. This classic dictionary now features nearly 25,000 definitions (including 2,800 new terms), 2,500 illustrations (including 200 new illustrations), and maintains its extraordinary visual appeal and easy-to-read page design. Prepared by a renowned architectural editor in association with expert contributors and incorporating the work of many standards groups, the book presents clear, concise definitions of terms in nearly 80 working areas. The Fourth Edition covers new industry terms which have emerged due to changes in engineering and building technologies, organizations, materials, and legal developments, and has been expanded to include more historic architectural styles. New terms include: Legal Architectural Barriers Act Wheelchair Accessible Materials Fibrous Concrete Latex Mortar Polymer-Based Stucco Concrete Compliance Conformity Refractory Mortar Organizations Building Research Establishment (formerly Building Research Station) of Great Britain ASTM Historic Architectural Styles Anglo-Palladianism French Victorian Isabellino Mudajar Mozarabic Neo-Rococo

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2008-07-06T23:28:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition

Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition
A & C Black Publishers Ltd. l PDF l 289 Pages l 2.4 MB

Book Description :

This dictionary provides a basic vocabulary of terms used in food science and nutrition. It is ideal for all students of food technology and related subjects, as well as those working for the first time in jobs such as catering, dietetics and public or environmental health.

Each headword is explained in clear, straightforward English. There are also supplements including nutrient RDAs and sources, a body mass index calculator, conversion tables for cooking and a guide to food hygiene procedure, as well as a list of key contacts in the fields of nutrition, health and food production.

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2008-07-06T22:16:00.003+05:30

Title - A Dictionary of Neurological Signs

Andrew J. Larner, "A Dictionary of Neurological Signs"
Springer l PDF l 348 Pages l 1.5 MB

Book Description :

The Dictionary of Neurological Signs can be almost as well described in terms of what the book is not, along with details about what it is. The Dictionary is not a handbook for treatment of neuropathies. While many entries provide the latest treatment options, up-to-the-minute therapies are not discussed in bedside level detail. The Dictionary is not a board review book because it is not in Q&A format but could easily serve in that capacity since each entry is a fairly complete snapshot of a specific disorder or disease.

The Dictionary is an alphabetical listing of commonly presenting neurological diseases and disorders designed to guide the physician toward the correct clinical diagnosis. The content is focused, problem-based, concise and practical. The structured entries in this practical, clinical resource provide a thumbnail of a wide range of neurological signs. Each entry includes:

• definition of the sign

• a brief account of the clinical technique required to elicit the sign

• description of the other signs which may accompany the index sign

• explanation of pathyophysiological and/or pharmacological background

• differential diagnosis

• brief treatment details.

Where known, the entries also include neuroanatomical basis of the sign. The Dictionary provides practical, concise answers to complex clinical questions.

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2008-07-06T22:16:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Banking and Finance

Dictionary of Banking and Finance
A & C Black Publishers Ltd. l PDF l 348 Pages l 2 MB

Book Description :

This dictionary provides a basic vocabulary of terms used in the fields of banking, investment, the Stock Exchange, and general finance. It covers both British and American usage.

The main words and phrases are defined in simple English, and many examples are given to show how the words may be used in context. In some cases, the definitions are expanded by explanatory comments.

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Download Dictionary of Multimedia and Internet Applications: A Guide for Developers and Users

2008-07-06T03:22:00.001+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Multimedia and Internet Applications: A Guide for Developers and Users

Francis Botto, "Dictionary of Multimedia and Internet Applications: A Guide for Developers and Users"
John Wiley & Sons Ltd. l PDF l 373 Pages l 1 MB

Book Description :

The dictionary offers detailed definitions of a wide array of terms and phrases relating to the Internet and multimedia, plus short articles to explain more complex topics. Covering graphics, sound and data, it provides a broad insight including new and emerging areas such as e-commerce, security, DVD disks, and briefs on new business applications and services.

Covers advances in the Internet such as faster digital networks, growing use of more efficient internationally agreed protocols, an increasing variety of access technologies including those that are wireless, and client systems and appliances that help harness the Web to better effect. ISDN, IRC, Java, MPEG1, DVD, PCMCIA, RAID, and virtual reality are just examples of the terminology covered. Ideal for developers and users.

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Download Dictionary of Environment & Ecology, 5th Edition

2008-07-06T02:43:00.003+05:30

Title - Dictionary of Environment & Ecology, 5th Edition

Peter. H. Collin, "Dictionary of Environment & Ecology, 5th Edition"
Bloomsbury Publishing l PDF l 265 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

This dictionary provides the user with a wide range of vocabulary from across the fields of environment and ecology, and also includes general terms frequently used in scientific documents and reports, as well as some more informal terms seen in the media. Words and phrases cover many aspects from contaminated land and landfill sites to climate change and biofuels.

The dictionary is designed for anyone who needs to check the meaning of an environmental or ecological term, but especially for those for whom English is an additional language. Each entry is explained in clear straightforward English and examples are given to show how the words are used in normal contexts. Quotations from reports and publications give recent uses of some words. In some cases, additonal information about a word is added in a Note, or a wider context is offered in a Comment. Irregular plurals and verb forms, and other helpful usage points are included.

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Download Dictionary of E-Business: A Definitive Guide to Technology and Business

2008-07-06T02:43:00.002+05:30

Title - Dictionary of E-Business: A Definitive Guide to Technology and Business

Francis Botto, "Dictionary of E-Business: A Definitive Guide to Technology and Business"
John Wiley & Sons Ltd. l PDF l 370 Pages l 1.4 MB

Book Description :

This dictionary defines important terms and phrases relating to e-business in the context of design, development and usage. It addresses the many milestone decisions, implementation processes and technologies along the migration paths that lead to e-business sites, as well as those along the paths that lead away from them. These deliverables via the Internet or World Wide Web provide a borderless world with geographically insensitive marketing, advertising and selling channels. Wall Street’s response to this most contemporary of ‘gold rushes’ sees company revenues sky rocket as Web sites make the transition from specialist entities to global successes. Virtual stores, search engines, information services, and the many other Internet-related terms now grace the vernacular of Internet Investors and analysts the world over.

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2008-07-06T02:16:00.005+05:30

Title - The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense

Margaret R O'Leary, "The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense"
iUniverse, Inc. l PDF l 546 Pages l 3 MB

Book Description :

The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense confronts the scourge of terrorism with the greatest weapon of all: knowledge. The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense adds value to the world's terrorism literature by collecting, organizing, and defining for the first time in one place thousands of high-profile words and terms. These words and terms cover the gamut of concepts, places, individuals, groups, organizations, and programs involved in securing and defending the American homeland from terrorism's explosive intrusion.

Author Dr. Margaret R. O'Leary brings over twenty years of experience as an educator, dictionary editor, and physician to the compilation of The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense.

The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense is the seminal lexical resource for students, homeland security and defense professionals, and all concerned American citizens searching for word tools to defeat the hostile and destructive forces that threaten the security and freedom of Americans in their homeland.

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2008-07-06T02:16:00.004+05:30

Title - Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary

Ray Horak, "Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary"
Webster's New World l PDF l 591 Pages l 4 MB

Book Description :

Webster’s New World Telecom Dictionary, by Ray Horak, is a comprehensive telecommunications dictionary of more than 7,500 terms critical to understanding voice, data, video, and multimedia communications system and network technologies, applications, and regulation. Given the convergence of computing and communications, the book also effectively is a computer dictionary with a telecom focus. It is thoroughly researched, highly objective, absolutely accurate, and includes just about every essential term, abbreviation, acronym, contraction, initialism, and portmanteau you might encounter in the telecom and datacom domains. Although the book is a technical dictionary, Horak’s plain-English, commonsense style yields definitions that are as thoroughly understandable to the business professional or student as they are to the electrical engineer. In fact, many entries are encyclopedic in nature, discussing applications and issues. Horak also injects a bit of his wry sense of humor, sprinkling occasional telecom trivia and marginally related definitions that will have you smiling and chuckling to yourself, but not to the point that they detract from what is an important book on a serious subject. An instant classic, Webster’s New World Telecom Dictionary is the one and only telecom dictionary you will need. It also makes a perfect companion to Horak’s Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook, published by Wiley-Interscience in October 2007.

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Download Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts, 2nd Edition

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Title - Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts, 2nd Edition

Naomi Modeste, Teri Tamayose & Helen Hopp Marshak, "Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts, 2nd Edition"
Jossey-Bass l PDF l 187 Pages l 1 MB

Book Description :

Written for public health professionals and students, the Dictionary of Public Health Education and Health Promotion, Second Edition, includes definitions for terms and concepts frequently used in public health education and promotion. The book offers both students and professionals a handy resource and contains a wide range of health education¾related terminologies and effectively eliminates the need for wading through scores of books or articles to find a definition. The book also provides an easily used reference for those working in research or design of public health interventions and

* Offers a reference list of the terms found most often in the professional literature
* Includes key terms used in related public health disciplines such as epidemiology, health administration, biostatistics, environmental health, and behavioral sciences
* Presents terms relevant to the four settings of health promotion and education—community, workplace, primary care, and school
* Provides a useful study aid when preparing for the exam to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

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Download The Environment Dictionary

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Title - The Environment Dictionary

David Kemp, "The Environment Dictionary"
Routledge l PDF l 481 Pages l 38 MB

Book Description :

The Environment Dictionary provides an essential source of information on all aspects of the environment. It includes all the basic scientific terms and concepts along with socio-economic, cultural, historical and political elements which impact on the environment. This dictionary provides the interdisciplinary approach required to understand environmental issues worldwide. Designed for a wide range of readers, the dictionary is up-to-date, easy to read and to reference. Selected environmental issues which have particular importance are treated in greater depth through a series of boxed case studies. A wide range of maps and figures illustrate the texts and extensive cross-referencing between entries ensures readers can build on their knowledge.

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Download Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions

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Title - Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions

Elizabeth Webber & Mike Feinsilber, "Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions"
Merriam-Webster l PDF l 609 Pages l 11 MB

Book Description :

A guide to references commonly used in speech and writing.

* Explains more than 900 allusions
* Entries include examples from today's leading media
* A must for language lovers and great for ESL students

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Download Dictionary of Food

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Title - Dictionary of Food

Charles Sinclair, "Dictionary of Food"
A & C Black Publishers Ltd. l PDF l 641 Pages l 9 MB

Book Description :

The Dictionary of Food is the indispensable companion for everyone who loves reading about food, or cooking it. We live in a globalised world, and our tastes in food have widened dramatically in recent years. The Dictionary of Food reflects this huge cultural shift. Truly international in scope, it includes over 25,000 food terms from the classic regions such as France and Italy, but also from Afghanistan, Iceland, Iran, Lithuania, West Africa and Yemen. With concise descriptions of dishes, ingredients, equipment, and techniques, it brings the world's cuisines, familiar and less familiar, within our grasp.

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Download Dictionary of Aviation

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Title - Dictionary of Aviation

David Crocker, "Dictionary of Aviation"
A & C Black Publishers Ltd l PDF l 289 Pages l 3.5 MB

Book Description :

This up-to-date dictionary of aviation and aeronautical English contains more than 9,500 terms and is designed for those specializing in aviation and related industries, including trainee pilots, cabin crews, maintenance crews, ground staff, and other airline personnel. Ideal for professionals, aviation enthusiasts, those who are new to aviation, and those for whom English is not a first language, this practical reference features clear, simple definitions. Sample sentences, pronunciation guides, usage guides, and supplementary information accompany not only basic terms but also specialized technical vocabulary.

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