Dictionary of Engineering

The book details:

• Title: Dictionary of Engineering, 2nd Editon.
• Author(s): McGraw-Hill Editors.
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill.
• Language: American English.
•  Size: 5.42 Mb.
• Format: PDF.
•  Date: 2003.
• Pages: 655.

 Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, [roman] this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you’re a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of the various branches of engineering or gain an understanding of their key ideas and concepts. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition:

An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions

The book details:

• Title: An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions.
• Author(s): Ian Stuart-Hamilton.
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
• Language: British English.
•  Size: 1.42 Mb.
• Format: PDF.
•  Date: 2007, 2nd Edition.
• Pages: 257.

 This revised and expanded edition adds over 300 new expressions that help unlock the meaning of everyday expressions. Both informative and entertaining, the book addresses an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and 'take things literally'. This dictionary aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language.

It provides explanations of over 5000 idiomatic expressions and a useful 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 British and American English,

One-Letter Words, a Dictionary

The book details:

• Title: One-Letter Words, a Dictionary.
• Author(s): Craig Conley.
• Publisher: HarperCollins.
• Language: American English.
•  Size: 1.51 Mb.
• Format: PDF.
• Date: 2005.
• Pages: 267.

Merriam-Webster, move over! Until now, no English dictionary ever found the fun or the fascination in revealing the meanings of letters. "One-Letter Words, A Dictionary" illuminates the more than 800 surprising definitions associated with each letter in the English alphabet. For instance, Conley uncovers 69 different definitions for the letter X, the most versatile and printed letter in the English language.

Using facts, figures, quotations, and etymologies, the author provides a complete and enjoyable understanding of the one-letter word. With the letter B, Conley teaches us that its many different meanings span multiple subjects including science - B denotes a blood type and also is a symbol for the element Boron on the Periodic table - and history - in the Middle Ages, B was

Garner's Modern American Usage

The book details:

• Title: Garner's Modern American Usage.
• Author(s): Bryan A. Garner.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press.
• Language: American English.
•  Size: 28 Mb.
• Format: PDF.
•  Date: 2003, 2nd Edition.
• Pages: 933.

 The first edition of Garner's Modern American Usage established Bryan Garner as "an American equivalent of Fowler" (Library Journal). With more than 23,500 copies sold, this witty, accessible, and engaging book has become the new classic reference work praised by professional copyeditors as well as the general public looking for clear advice on how to write more effectively. In 1999, Choice magazine named it an Outstanding Academic Book and the American Library Association dubbed it an Outstanding Reference Source. With thousands of succinct entries, longer essays on key issues and problematic areas, and up-to-the-minute judgments on everything from trendy words to the debate over personal pronouns, GMAU is approachable yet authoritative.

A Dictionary of Contemporary American Usage

The book details:

• Title: A Dictionary of Contemporary American Usage.
• Author(s): Bergen Evans and Cornelia Evans.
• Publisher: Random House.
• Language: American English.
•  Size: 6.52 Mb.
• Format: PDF.
• Date: 2000 (1st Edition, 1957).
• Pages: 574 .

It is sad that "a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy" should be known to us only through such a threadbare quotation. Alas, indeed, poor Yorick! There is another line from Hamlet that should always be uttered after this one: "What, has this thing appear'd again tonight?" Or, if one perceives that it is about to be spoken, appeal to the speaker's better nature: "Refrain tonight, and that shall lend a kind of easiness to the next abstinence." And if he does forbear: "For this relief, much thanks."

The subject of cliches did not leave me until I encountered the lyrics of Bob Dylan. Initially I was underwhelmed and then amazed at how many cliches he could pack into any given song. And then at some point a light dawned on me and I realized that Dylan had invented a new poetic device: expression by cliche! Instead of using mere words in metaphorical and rhythmic ways, he used familiar phrases. Oh my, my, my what would the Evanses have thought?

The Illustrated Dictionary Of Electronics

The book details:

• Title: The Illustrated Dictionary Of Electronics.
• Editor(s): Stan Gibilisco.
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill.
• Language: American English.
•  Size: 4.88 Mb.
• Format: PDF.
•  Date: 2001, 8th Edition.
• Pages: 810.

 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

The Facts on File Student's Dictionary of American English

The book details:

• Title: The Facts on File Student's Dictionary of American English.
• Author(s): Cynthia A. Barnhart.
• Publisher: Facts On File.
• Language: English.
• Size: 11.4 Mb.
• Format: PDF .
• Date: 2008.
• Pages: 737.'
• ISBN: 0816063796.

This dictionary, intended for middle- and high-school students, is a straightforward reference tool that would be useful in classrooms or for individual students. The preface states there are approximately 90,000 entries for English terms that would typically be found in newspapers, magazines, or online articles, as well as a selection of new terms in science, technology, and contemporary culture.

There are also definitions for some proper names, acronyms, and place-names. Entries are concise, focusing on core meanings and providing pronunciation, inflected forms, parts of speech, and usage labels. Idioms, etymologies, equivalents, and examples may also be included.

Enjoy Learning English Online With " Collins Dictionary".

Do you want to find an online dictionary to help you find out the meaning of pacific word ? Do you  want to find a good dictionary online that many people use to help them learn English in an easy, fast and in more effective way? If so, you need to have a look on this great dictionary. Collins Dictionary is one of the most common dictionaries around the world. It helps you much improve your English skills in a good way. You will find it more helpful resources in your vocabulary  items. You will not get confused over any English meaning word after having this great dictionary. You will find it easy and rich-full resource for you.
Collins brand is one of the most common companies that creates a good collection of dictionaries in English and more other languages.

Some of it's statement" With almost 200 years of dictionary publishing experience, we are one of the world’s most authoritative language publishers. By pioneering new approaches to publishing we will always provide you with the most up-to-date and accessible dictionaries and language learning products available.

Easier English Intermediate Dictionary

The book details:

• Title: Easier English Intermediate Dictionary.
• Author(s): Peter Collin.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury.
• Language: English.
• Size: 9.64 Mb.
• Format: PDF.
• Date: 2004.
• Pages: 737.

It includes the vocabulary needed to understand and study written and spoken English at this level, and is particularly useful for students working towards intermediate or lower-intermediate level examinations such as the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), FCE (First Certificate in English), and TOEFL(r)(Test of English as a Foreign Language) exams.Example sentences show how words are used in context. There are also clear notes on grammar, irregular verbs and easily confused words, as well as pronunciations for all main entries.

Easier English Student Dictionary

The book details:

• Title: Easier English Student Dictionary.
• Author(s): P.H. Collin.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury.
• Language: English.
• Size: 9.28 Mb.
• Format: PDF .
• Date: 2003, 3rd Edition.
• Pages: 1025.

This dictionary is a good interactive learning resources for anyone wants a good dictionary to help him find his desire word. It covers a good number of words that will be good stand especially for students to help them improve there English vocabulary skills.This edition offers over 32,000 terms used in international English. The selection is based on the frequency with which words occur in everyday language and analyses of the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) exam syllabuses. Includes phonetic pronunciation, collocations, example sentences and information on social and cultural life.

Easier English Basic Synonyms

The book details:

• Title: Easier English Basic Synonyms.
• Editor: Howard Sargeant.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury.
• Language: English.
• Size: 1.12 Mb.
• Format: PDF .
• Date: 2004.
• Pages: 129.
• Level: Pre-Intermediate.

If you want to enhance your English writing skills in an easy and clear way, so you need this book" Basic Synonyms". This book will help you improve your English writing skills in an easy and effective way. You will find  a good collection of synonyms to help you speak and write English in more clear and attractive way. This book will give you a good a collection of synonyms of word to help you write English in a correct way. You will find the suitable wards that match the   meaning that you want to convey to the reader. It you will find it easy and usefull resource to help you enhance your English speaking and writing skills.

It is designed for any student of English who wants to improve their vocabulary, especially anyone working towards elementary or pre-intermediate learners' exams such as the

Early Childhood Education: An International Encyclopedia

The book details:

• Title: Early Childhood Education [four volumes]: An International Encyclopedia.
• Editor(s): Rebecca S. New and Moncrieff Cochran.
• Publisher: Praeger.
• Language: American English.
• Size: 4.8 Mb.
• Format: PDF.
• Date: 2007.
• Pages: 1419 .

Edited by New, professor of child development and director of teacher education at Tufts University, and Cochran, director of the Cornell University Early Childhood Program, this set combines a traditional encyclopedia format with another approach to organizing content. Volumes 1–3 contain alphabetical entries covering more than 300 topics such as Biculturalism, Bullying, Child abuse and neglect, Early intervention, Head Start, and No Child Left Behind Act.
Other entries cover important individuals, journals, organizations, and more.

Most include a list of further readings. Some of the entries run for several pages, while others are little more than definitions of terms probably available in any of a number of other sources. The unique aspect of this encyclopedia is volume 4,

Easier English Basic Dictionary

The book details:

• Title: Easier English Basic DictionaryEditor: P.H. Collin.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury.
• Language: English.
•  Format: PDF.
• Quality: High.
• Pages: 385.
• Size: 5.51 Mb .
• Date: 2004, 2nd Edition.

The Easier English Basic Dictionary" is designed especially for elementary and pre-intermediate students of English. It includes the basic vocabulary needed to understand and study written and spoken English at this level, and is particularly useful for students taking the Preliminary English Test (PET) or the Key English Test (KET) exams. Clear notes on grammar, irregular verbs and easily confused words, as well as pronunciations for all entries make this a valuable aid to students of English.
This amazing dictionary covers more than 10,000 meaning of words with clear explanation for each word of them. You will find it a good resources for you, if you want to look for any word on it. It's easy to use and rich-full resources for anyone studding English language.

Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts

The book details:

• Title: Dictionary of Public Health Promotion and Education: Terms and Concepts.
• Author(s): Naomi Modeste, Teri Tamayose and Helen Hopp Marshak.
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass.
• Language: American English.
• Format: PDF.
• Quality: High .
• Pages: 187.
• Size: 1.25 Mb.
• Date: August 2004; 2 edition .

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

Fowler's Modern English Usage Dictionary

The book details:

• Title: Fowler's Modern English Usage Dictionary.
• Author(s): W.H. Flower revised by Sir Ernest Gowers.
• Publisher: Oxford.
• Language: American English.
• Size: 23.64 Mb.
• Format: PDF .
• Date: 1983, 2 Edition.
• Pages: 749.
• ISBN: 0192813897.

A guide to precise phrases, grammar, and pronunciation can be key; it can even be admired. But beloved? Yet from its first appearance in 1926, Fowler's was just that. Henry Watson Fowler initially aimed his Dictionary of Modern English Usage, as he wrote to his publishers in 1911, at "the half-educated Englishman of literary proclivities who wants to know Can I say so-&-so?" He was of course obsessed with, in Swift's phrase, "proper words in their proper places.

" But having been a schoolmaster, Fowler knew that liberal doses of style, wit, and caprice would keep his manual off the shelf and in writers' hands. He also felt that description must accompany prescription, and that advocating pedantic "superstitions" and "fetishes" would be to no one's advantage. Adepts will have their favorite inconsequential entries.

The Penguin Dictionary of American English Usage and Style

The book details:

• Title: The Penguin Dictionary of American English Usage and Style.
• Author(s): Paul W. Lovinger.
• Publisher: Penguin.
• Language: American English.
• Size: 1.92 Mb.
• Format: PDF .
• Date: 2001 .
• Pages: 506.

 his alphabetically arranged resource features specific words and general-usage topics that can confound readers, writers, and editors alike. Typical usage errors include referring to "Frankenstein's monster" as "Frankenstein," using "try and" instead of "try to," and describing a parallel or coincidental situation as "ironic." The 75 topic entries cover subjects as varied as abbreviations, collective nouns, homophones, prepositions, punctuation, and, interestingly, Iran, often erroneously referred to as Arab.

Oxford Business English Dictionary for learners Of English

Description

A new up-to-date Business English dictionary, that gives learners all the help and information they need to do business in English.

Overview

It includes more than 30,000 words, phrases and meanings from a wide variety of business areas, and has a special focus on using the language correctly. It also comes with a CD-ROM.

How can it be used?

• Can help with preparation for Business English exams such as BEC
• As a companion to Business English courses
• For self-study.

Longman Activator

The book details:

• Title: Longman Language Activator.
• Author: Addison Wesley Longman.
•  Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company.
• Language: English.
• Format: PDF.
• Date: June 1993.
• Pages: 1636.
• ISBN-10: 0582040922.

 Using definitions from the 2000 word Longman Defining Vocabulary, this activator offers many example sentences showing how words are used, taking many of them from authentic texts and conversations. It aims not to be confusing by offering key words that students should already know, and presents them with a choice of words and phrases on menus, similar to those on a computer screen. The dictionary also explains the use of various grammatical patterns and how to use them in context. For example run for the bus/train, run away/off, under the key word "run", and various examples show the many ways that words can be used..

Word By Word - Picture Dictionary

The book details:

• Title: Word By Word - Picture Dictionary.
• Author: Steven J. Molinsky and Steven J. Molinsky.
• Language: English.
• Publisher: Pearson ESL.
• Format: PDF.
• Pages: 212.
• Date: March 9, 2008.

Program Highlights * More than 4,000 vocabulary words are presented through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-use lessons. * Extensive coverage of important lifeskill competencies meets standards-based curriculum objectives. *A careful research-based sequence of lessons integrates development of grammar and vocabulary skills. *Expanded discussion questions encourage students to share their backgrounds, experiences, and opinions.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

The book details:

• Title: Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (paperback) with CD-ROM.
• Author(s): Stephen Bullon.
• Publisher: Pearson ESL; 4 edition.
• Language: English.
• Pages: 1968.
• Format: PDF&MB3.

Clear Definitions Your students will always understand the definitions, no matter how difficult or technical the word they are looking up. All definitions are written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary of just 2000 common words. Real Examples Your students will learn real, natural English. All the 155,000 examples are based on the Longman Corpus Network, and provide students with useful model sentences for their own writing.
Frequency Information The 3000 most frequent words in both spoken and written English are highlighted only Longman dictionaries do this.