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Larousse Pocket Dictionary : French-English / English-French (Paperback)

Larousse Pocket Dictionary : French-English / English-French

The Larousse pocket dictionaries have been fully updated inside and out. These are the bestselling dictionaries in the bilingual line and were last updated in 2007. The practical, portable references are great for people who are learning a language or who are traveling but want more than a phrasebook. Each includes:More than 55,000 entries with 80,000 translationsUpdated vocabulary in all subject areasUsage examples showing words in context to ensure accurate Translation and give a clear picture of how they are usedIdoms, abbbreviations, and acronymsA helpful pronunciation guide

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The Larousse editorial team includes many language and reference experts based in countries around the world. In this way the linguistic team keeps its finger on the pulse of living languages as spoken by the native-language speakers of these countries.

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Webster’s New College Dictionary, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Webster's New College Dictionary, Third Edition

Comprehensive and fully up-to-date, Webster’s New College Dictionary includes the latest vocabulary in science, technology, medicine, contemporary culture, and much more. The definitions are clear and precise, and Feature Notes offer insightful guidance on the vocabulary of American English. This updated edition of the popular family-friendly dictionary, with a fresh and contemporary new look that sets it apart from other Webster’s dictionaries, features more than 250 new words, such as dwarf planet, eyewall, manchego, and puggle. The biographical section has been completely revised to include scores of current political, literary, and scientific figures, such as Tim Berners-Lee, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Nicolas Sarkozy. Created to serve the needs of a wide range of users, including students on campus and families at home, Webster’s New College Dictionary has hundreds of notes on usage, word histories, and synonyms that shed light on our language and offer guidance o (more…)

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Barron’s German-English Dictionary: Worterbuch Deutsch-Englisch (Barron’s Foreign Language Guides) (Paperback)

Barron's German-English Dictionary: Worterbuch Deutsch-Englisch (Barron's Foreign Language Guides)

Barron’s is now taking a comprehensive approach to foreign-language reference volumes. This definitive German-English dictionary features 100, 000 entries with translations, and makes an ideal reference book for schools, libraries, businesses, and the home bookshelf. Yet its manageable size and reasonable price also makes it a practical learning tool for students taking a German language course. It features: Two full-length sections: English to German and German to English American-style English translations of all German entries Headwords provided with translations, parts of speech,and pronunciation guide Exemplary phrases using headwords in standard contexts Separate bilingual lists for numerals, phonetics symbols, abbreviations, and geographical names This all-inclusive dictionary also features full-color atlas-style maps of German-speaking countries, a concise grammar guide, a regular verb conjugation list, and many more language learning aids. He (more…)

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