ilość książek w kategorii: 2907
South Shore Phrase Book: A New, Revised and Expanded Nova Scotia Dictionary
ISBN: 9780595311941 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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63,89 zł |
A Concise Collection of College Students' Slang
ISBN: 9780595324484 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 140 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Language is a passport to a culture. Slang, probably the most lively part of a language, is especially so. Understanding of a culture's slang is a great lens through which to know the authentic life of the members in that culture. Slang can also serve to spice up conversations with these members.In this light, a collection is made of undergraduate college students' slang--by college students themselves. For authenticity, more attention is given to comprehensiveness than to political correctness, although racist terms are avoided. This concise collection promises to give you a better...
Language is a passport to a culture. Slang, probably the most lively part of a language, is especially so. Understanding of a culture's slang is a gre...
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59,62 zł |
A Dictionary of International Units: Metric-Matters: Names and Symbols
ISBN: 9780595371150 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 89 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "A DICTIONARY OF INTERNATIONAL UNITS Metric-Matters: Names and Symbols" enriches your vocabulary and provides the International Standard for units and symbols throughout the World.
Discover the 19 scientists of six nationalities whose surnames have been used for SI (metric) units. This is a valuable resource for reference, especially for science students. It gives twenty SI prefixes with guidance on how to write units, names, symbols, and numerical values correctly.
"A DICTIONARY OF INTERNATIONAL UNITS Metric-Matters: Names and Symbols" enriches your vocabulary and provides the International Standard for units and...
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55,35 zł |
The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense
ISBN: 9780595378197 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 548 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "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... "The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense" confronts the scourge of terrorism with the greatest weapon of all: knowledge. "The Dictionary of Ho...
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140,82 zł |
The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense
ISBN: 9780595675692 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 548 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "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... "The Dictionary of Homeland Security and Defense" confronts the scourge of terrorism with the greatest weapon of all: knowledge. "The Dictionary of Ho...
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183,55 zł |
Cowboy Lingo
ISBN: 9780618083497 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Here in one volume is a complete guide to cowboy-speak. Like many of today's foreign language guides, this handy book is organized not alphabetically but situationally, lest readers find themselves in Texas at a loss for words.
Here in one volume is a complete guide to cowboy-speak. Like many of today's foreign language guides, this handy book is organized not alphabetically ...
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76,88 zł |
Vox Diccionario Francais-Espagnol/Espanol-Frances: Concis Et Compact/Concisco y Compacto
ISBN: 9780658009570 / Hiszpański / Miękka / 2000 / 664 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Vox Diccionario Francais-Espagnol/Espanol-Frances provides more than 29,000 entries. It includes precise translations and extensive coverage of the most commonly used and essential vocabulary, abundant phrases and idioms, grammatical notes, and examples of usage. Vox Diccionario Francais-Espagnol/Espanol-Frances provides more than 29,000 entries. It includes precise translations and extensive coverage... |
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141,03 zł |
Chinese-English Dictionary (a Chinese-English Dictionary Compiled for the China Inland Mission): Revised American Edition
ISBN: 9780674123502 / Angielski / Twarda / 1943 / 1248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 18-20 dni roboczych. This volume meets the demand for a small dictionary which is at the same time comprehensive enough for the needs of the ordinary student. It contains 7,773 Chinese characters and 104,000 compounds taken from the classics, general literature, magazines, and newspapers. Published in 1931, it has been thoroughly revised and brought up to date in this new edition. All necessary corrections in regard to pronunciation have been made; the tones of the characters have been checked; and a large number of new terms have been added in order to facilitate the reading of contemporary periodicals and...
This volume meets the demand for a small dictionary which is at the same time comprehensive enough for the needs of the ordinary student. It contains ...
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376,96 zł |
Dictionary of American Regional English
ISBN: 9780674205116 / Angielski / Twarda / 1985 / 1064 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 18-20 dni roboczych. This series capture the language spoken on America's main streets and country roads, words and phrases passed along within homes and communities, from east to west, north to south, childhood to old age. Built upon an unprecedented survey of spoken English across America and bolstered by extensive historical research, this series preserves the language with all its idioms and peculiarities.
This series capture the language spoken on America's main streets and country roads, words and phrases passed along within homes and communities, from...
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578,85 zł |
Dictionary of American Regional English
ISBN: 9780674205123 / Angielski / Twarda / 1991 / 1200 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 18-20 dni roboczych. Volume I of the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE), published to wide acclaim in 1985, captured the wondrous variety and creativeness of American folk words and expressions and tickled the imagination of lovers of language around the world. Decades in preparation, the DARE corpus reflects the liveliness of English as it is spoken on America's main streets and country roads-the regional metaphors and similes passed along within homes and communities. Like its popular predecessor, Volume II is a treasury of vernacular Americanisms. In Virginia a... Volume I of the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE), published to wide acclaim in 1985, captured the wondrous variety and ... |
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578,85 zł |
Random House Japanese-English, English-Japanese Dictionary
ISBN: 9780679780014 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 688 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This dictionary is designed for non-native speakers of Japanese, perfect for business people and students. There are over 50,000 entries, including the most common meanings. Japanese terms are shown in romanized Japanese and standard Japanese characters. The romanized entries are listed in alphabetical order, so no knowledge of Japanese is required.
This dictionary is designed for non-native speakers of Japanese, perfect for business people and students. There are over 50,000 entries, including th...
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72,61 zł |
The Official Spanglish Dictionary: UN User's GU Ia to More Than 300 Words and Phrases That Aren't Exactly Espaanol or Ingl Es
ISBN: 9780684854120 / Hiszpański / Miękka / 1998 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "Oye Broder, Get a Load of These Palabras "
They're all Spanglish words -- and you can hear them on the streets of Miami, Los Angeles, Nueva York, and lots of other ciudades across the country where English and Spanish seem to blend and bend into a mind-boggling, very foni hybrid of two different languages -- or are they so diferente? Mira: lonchando: Having lunch. "I'm lonchando, I don't wanna talk to him now." yogur: Yogurt. "Este yogur doesn't really hit the spot when you're lonchando. Maybe I need to order... "Oye Broder, Get a Load of These Palabras "
They're all Spanglish words -- and you can hear them on the streets of Miami, Los Angeles, Nueva... |
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63,89 zł |
Balti-English / English-Balti Dictionary
ISBN: 9780700713806 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This book is based on the Khapalu and Skardu dialects of Balti, a member of the Tibeto-Burman family, spoken in Baltistan, situated just south of the Karakoram Range.
This book is based on the Khapalu and Skardu dialects of Balti, a member of the Tibeto-Burman family, spoken in Baltistan, situated just south of the ...
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656,16 zł |
A Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
ISBN: 9780750301060 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Science affects us all-in the words of Albert Einstein, "The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking." It is therefore fascinating to discover the thoughts of scientists, philosophers, humanists, poets, theologians, politicians, and other miscellaneous mortals on this most important of subjects.
A Dictionary of Scientific Quotations is a personal selection of scientific quotations by Professor Alan L Mackay that includes graffiti, lines of song, proverbs, and poetry. Whether you believe that "All problems are finally scientific problems"... Science affects us all-in the words of Albert Einstein, "The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking." It is therefore...
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312,89 zł |
Criminal Justice and Criminology: Terms, Concepts, and Cases
ISBN: 9780761836490 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This dictionary contains criminal justice terms, criminological concepts, and over 100 cases decided by courts in the federal system, including the United States Supreme Court. These cases address aspects of criminal procedures, as well as individual rights in the U.S. Constitution related to the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Using professional terms in an easy-to-read format, this book will provide the reader with a clear understanding of past and present concepts, terms, and case laws that are related to criminal justice and criminology. It serves as a...
This dictionary contains criminal justice terms, criminological concepts, and over 100 cases decided by courts in the federal system, including the Un...
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401,11 zł |
Webster's New World Compact Desk Dictionary and Style Guide, Second Edition
ISBN: 9780764563379 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 704 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The Complete Resource for Effective Communication
Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With 61,000 entries, 3,000 of them new, this dictionary covers the practical language you need every day. Based on the prestigious Webster's New World College Dictionary, this compact desk edition is up-to-date, authoritative, and easy to use. Write clearly and persuasively. Succinct explanations of grammar and punctuation help you avoid common errors. Expert advice on word usage adds polish to your writing. The clear, readable style guide, now... The Complete Resource for Effective Communication
Use words with precision. Clear, concise definitions help you say exactly what you mean. With ... |
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72,61 zł |
Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary, Second Edition
ISBN: 9780764564918 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 944 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This Large Print Book Carries the Seal of Approval of N.A.V.H.
No more struggling with the fine print, thanks to Webster's New World Portable Large Print Dictionary ...which has all the outstanding features of other Webster's New World dictionaries, including clear, precise definitions Based on the acclaimed Webster's New World Dictionary, Fourth College Edition, this is the most up-to-date and handy large print dictionary available, offering * Over 35,000 entries * Precise definitions * Syllable breaks, accents, and pronunciation for difficult words * Clear, highly... This Large Print Book Carries the Seal of Approval of N.A.V.H.
No more struggling with the fine print, thanks to Webster's New World Portable Large... |
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111,07 zł |
Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesaurus, 2nd Edition (Paper Edition)
ISBN: 9780764565458 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 768 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Completely revised from the previous edition.
Increased page count More dictionary entries - 61,000 total 13,000 thesaurus entries 3,000 new dictionary terms, such as biscotti, dot.com, gene therapy, home page, no-brainer, portobello mushroom, skybox, surgicenter, veggie Revised design affords greater readability, with use of custom fonts Based on the authoritative Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition Completely revised from the previous edition.
Increased page count More dictionary entries - 61,000 total 13,000 thesaurus entries 3,0... |
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68,33 zł |
Straight from the Fridge, Dad: A Dictionary of Hipster Slang
ISBN: 9780767908405 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Righteous jive for all you weedheads, moochers, b-girls, gassers, bandrats, triggermen, grifters, snowbirds, and long-gone daddies.
Much of the slang popularly associated with the hippie generation of the 1960s actually dates back to before World War II, hijacked in the main from jazz and blues street expressions, mostly relating to drugs, sex, and drinking. Why talk when you can beat your chops, why eat when you can line your flue, and why snore when you can call some hogs? You're not drunk-you're just plumb full of stagger juice, and your skin isn't pasty, it's just caf? sunburn. Need a... Righteous jive for all you weedheads, moochers, b-girls, gassers, bandrats, triggermen, grifters, snowbirds, and long-gone daddies.
Much of the sl... |
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64,10 zł |
Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words: A Writer's Guide to Getting It Right
ISBN: 9780767910439 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. One of the English language's most skilled and beloved writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage.
As usual Bill Bryson says it best: -English is a dazzlingly idiosyncratic tongue, full of quirks and irregularities that often seem willfully at odds with logic and common sense. This is a language where 'cleave' can mean to cut in half or to hold two halves together; where the simple word 'set' has 126 different meanings as a verb, 58 as a noun, and 10 as a participial adjective; where if you can run fast you are moving swiftly, but if you are stuck fast you are not moving at... One of the English language's most skilled and beloved writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage.
As usual Bill Bryson says it best... |
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85,47 zł |