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The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing (Paperback)

The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing

Review

“A glorius celebration of literary scientists.” –Harry Richie Mail on Sunday 30/03/2008″A sparkling anthology.” –David Sinclair, Tribune 18/04/08″Beautiful volume…A labour of love.” –Steven Poole, The Guardian 26/04/2008″For the science-savvy. it’s like a gigantic prize-giving-cum-back-slap. For the science-phobic, it’s a banner-waving call to come on in and give it a try.” –Jonathan Gibbs, Metro London 19.03.08″It is a real treasure trove of unexpected pleasures.” –Sunday Telegraph. Kenan Malik 13/04/2008″The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing edited by Richard Dawkins, come up trumps… It is to be hoped that many will not only read this excellent volume but will then go on to read in their entirety some of the individual works themeselves. That is the ultimate success of any anthology.” –Mary Strickland. Chemistry World May 2008″The book makes for a fascinating browse, but it could also inspire as a bed-time volume, filling (more…)

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The New Oxford American Dictionary (Hardcover)

The New Oxford American Dictionary

From Booklist

*Starred Review* Recently there has been publicity about young lexicographers and their work with major American dictionaries. Erin McKean, 34, is the editor of the second edition of The New Oxford American Dictionary (NOAD) and continues the tradition of publishing a well-researched and current source of U.S. English. The first edition, with different editors, was published in 2001. What has changed in four years?Words, of course, have been added and deleted. There are more than 2,000 new entries. Google and weblog are now in, information superhighway is out. The type appears larger, and a line or two has been added to the brief country histories to bring them up to date. Another addition is the useful feature “The Right Word,” which discusses synonyms. An example is the entry for attack, which, in addition to a half-column definition, has another half-column discussing the differences in meanings for the synonyms assault, besiege, charge, molest, and s (more…)

Oxford German Dictionary (Hardcover)

Oxford German Dictionary

The Oxford German Dictionary provides authoritative coverage of German and English with over 320,000 words and phrases, and 520,000 translations. Essential grammatical information and language usage notes are provided for both languages.This edition of the Oxford German Dictionary includes cultural notes, providing interesting and helpful information on life in the German- and English-speaking world. In addition, there are boxed notes offering help with language usage and construction, and a centre section covering essential correspondence with sample letters, emails, CVs and résumés, and sections on using the telephone and writing text messages.The colour design and ultra-clear layout make it even easier to find the translation you are looking for. It is an essential reference tool for all serious students of German

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