Dictionaries in Reference & Language & Nonfiction eBooks

The Highly Selective Dictionary for the Extraordinarily Literate

by Eugene Ehrlich ...

Series series Highly Selective Reference
The correct spellings, pronunciations, and definitions for interesting words that make life rewarding for readers, writers, and public speakers.With advancing technology, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the ... Read more

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The correct spellings, pronunciations, and definitions for interesting words that make life rewarding for readers, writers, and public speakers.With advancing technology, spontaneous-talk media has skyrocketed. People are interacting more frequently and more fervently than ever before, turning the English language into an indecipherable mess. Now, this unique and concise compendium presents the
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The Mother Tongue

English and How it Got that Way

by Bill Bryson ...

“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English ... Read more

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“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English
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600 Basic Japanese Verbs

The Essential Reference Guide: Learn the Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar You Need to Learn Japanese and Master the JLPT

by The Hiro Japanese Center ...

600 Basic Japanese Verbs is a handy, easy-to-use guide to one of the building blocks of Japanese grammar—verbs.This book will be an essential resource for students wishing to learn Japanese as it shows how to conjugate the 600 most common Japanese verbs quickly, and with very little effort. This is the only guide to list all verb forms in both Japanese script and romanized form, while giving an ... Read more

$13.99 USD

600 Basic Japanese Verbs is a handy, easy-to-use guide to one of the building blocks of Japanese grammar—verbs.This book will be an essential resource for students wishing to learn Japanese as it shows how to conjugate the 600 most common Japanese verbs quickly, and with very little effort. This is the only guide to list all verb forms in both Japanese script and romanized form, while giving an
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Essential 120000 English-Indonesian Words Dictionary

by Nam Nguyen ...

The Essential 120,000 English-Indonesian Words Dictionary is a great resource anywhere you go; it is an easy tool that has just the words you want and need! The entire dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their Indonesian equivalent translations. It will be very useful for everyone (home, school, students, travel, interpreting and learning Indonesian or English). The words you ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The Essential 120,000 English-Indonesian Words Dictionary is a great resource anywhere you go; it is an easy tool that has just the words you want and need! The entire dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their Indonesian equivalent translations. It will be very useful for everyone (home, school, students, travel, interpreting and learning Indonesian or English). The words you
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The Story of Ain't

America, Its Language, and the Most Controversial Dictionary Ever Published

by David Skinner ...

"It takes true brilliance to lift the arid tellings of lexicographic fussing into the readable realm of the thriller and the bodice-ripper….David Skinner has done precisely this, taking a fine story and honing it to popular perfection."—Simon Winchester, New York Times bestselling author of The Professor and the MadmanThe Story of Ain't by David Skinner is the captivating true chronicle of the ... Read more

$8.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"It takes true brilliance to lift the arid tellings of lexicographic fussing into the readable realm of the thriller and the bodice-ripper….David Skinner has done precisely this, taking a fine story and honing it to popular perfection."—Simon Winchester, New York Times bestselling author of The Professor and the MadmanThe Story of Ain't by David Skinner is the captivating true chronicle of the
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Arabic Pocket Dictionary

by John Shapiro ...

Series series Fluo! Dictionaries
Fluo!‘s Arabic Pocket Dictionary, authoritative and comprehensive, is a bi-directional (English-Arabic & Arabic-English) Dictionary, with a wide selection of thousands of lemmas and definitions. An indispensable reference for any student of Arabic or English, as well as professionals and translators. ... Read more

$5.35 USD

Fluo!‘s Arabic Pocket Dictionary, authoritative and comprehensive, is a bi-directional (English-Arabic & Arabic-English) Dictionary, with a wide selection of thousands of lemmas and definitions. An indispensable reference for any student of Arabic or English, as well as professionals and translators.
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The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

by John Koenig ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y... ... Read more

$11.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y...
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Collins Rhyming Dictionary

by Rosalind Fergusson ...

If it’s time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line.The most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterised by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order – but we avoid such complications and, as a ... Read more

$8.99 USD

If it’s time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line.The most accessible way to find the rhyme you need. Other rhyming dictionaries are characterised by the use of obscure words for padding, subsections for disyllabic and trisyllabic rhymes, and reverse phonetic order – but we avoid such complications and, as a
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More Making Out in Japanese

Completely Revised and Updated with new Manga Illustrations - A Japanese Phrase Book

by Todd Geers, Erika Hoburg, Elisha Geers ...

Series series Making Out Books
More Making Out in Japanese is a fun, accessible and thorough guide to the Japanese language as it's really spoken.This phrasebook follows the bestselling Making Out in Japanese providing additional (and classic) phrases for travelers, including ones to help you make acquaintances, discuss likes and dislikes, share a meal, go out on the town or develop a romantic relationship.If you are a student, ... Read more

$6.99 USD

More Making Out in Japanese is a fun, accessible and thorough guide to the Japanese language as it's really spoken.This phrasebook follows the bestselling Making Out in Japanese providing additional (and classic) phrases for travelers, including ones to help you make acquaintances, discuss likes and dislikes, share a meal, go out on the town or develop a romantic relationship.If you are a student,
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Collins Italian Phrasebook and Dictionary Gem Edition

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Series series Collins Gem
You will never be lost for words in your travels around Italy and Italian-speaking countries again! Your ideal travel companion will ensure that you can say what you need in Italian with ease and confidence.Reliable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to ... Read more

$3.99 USD

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Italy and Italian-speaking countries again! Your ideal travel companion will ensure that you can say what you need in Italian with ease and confidence.Reliable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to
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中英對照中國經典名句引言大全

by 陳善偉 ...

【核心賣點】分為442個主題，如動作 (action)、能力 (ability)、成就 (achievement)、適應 (adaptation) 等，含成語、箴言、諺語、俗語及歇後語，其中成語和俗語佔1,976句、箴言和諺語約佔1,105句、歇後語佔349句，引言則佔3,865句，選自諸子百家作品、中國四大名著及重要經典文史哲著作如《史記》《左傳》《易經》《孫子兵法》及《儒林外史》等。經典名句引言蘊含中國傳統智慧，它們雖然有其獨特歷史背景，但仍對現代人具啟示作用，可應用於治學、做人處世等各方面。名句引言常見於演講、賀辭、贈言，也常用於寫作，本書提供地道英語翻譯供讀者學習。附漢語拼音索引及筆劃索引，方便查閱。【一句話推介】一本內容齊備的漢英對照引語及名句的中型工具書【內容簡介】本書按照日常生活分為442個主題，收錄名句如成語、箴言、諺語、俗語及歇後語等，也收錄選自諸子百家 ... Read more

$16.99 USD

【核心賣點】分為442個主題，如動作 (action)、能力 (ability)、成就 (achievement)、適應 (adaptation) 等，含成語、箴言、諺語、俗語及歇後語，其中成語和俗語佔1,976句、箴言和諺語約佔1,105句、歇後語佔349句，引言則佔3,865句，選自諸子百家作品、中國四大名著及重要經典文史哲著作如《史記》《左傳》《易經》《孫子兵法》及《儒林外史》等。經典名句引言蘊含中國傳統智慧，它們雖然有其獨特歷史背景，但仍對現代人具啟示作用，可應用於治學、做人處世等各方面。名句引言常見於演講、賀辭、贈言，也常用於寫作，本書提供地道英語翻譯供讀者學習。附漢語拼音索引及筆劃索引，方便查閱。【一句話推介】一本內容齊備的漢英對照引語及名句的中型工具書【內容簡介】本書按照日常生活分為442個主題，收錄名句如成語、箴言、諺語、俗語及歇後語等，也收錄選自諸子百家
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Vox Super-Mini Spanish and English Dictionary, 3rd Edition

by Vox ...

The bestselling Spanish-English dictionary perfect for home, school, and workThe Vox Super-Mini Spanish and English Dictionary has helped Spanish-language learners read, write, and understand this popular language more successfully than any other portable dictionary on the market. This new edition of this bestselling Vox title has been expanded with 32 additional pages and has been revised and ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The bestselling Spanish-English dictionary perfect for home, school, and workThe Vox Super-Mini Spanish and English Dictionary has helped Spanish-language learners read, write, and understand this popular language more successfully than any other portable dictionary on the market. This new edition of this bestselling Vox title has been expanded with 32 additional pages and has been revised and
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made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

by Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... Read more

$15.99 USD

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
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Holy Bible with Strong's Markup, Dictionary and Hebrew and Greek Concordance (Linked to Bible Verses)

by James Strong, King James Version ...

This book consists of the King James Version Bible with hyperlinks throughout the text to Strong's Dictionary of the Bible. The Strong's Concordances are linked to every verse in the Bible. The Strong's Dictionary is cross-linked and to the Hebrew and Green Concordance. ... Read more

$2.99 USD

This book consists of the King James Version Bible with hyperlinks throughout the text to Strong's Dictionary of the Bible. The Strong's Concordances are linked to every verse in the Bible. The Strong's Dictionary is cross-linked and to the Hebrew and Green Concordance.
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Easy Learning Vocabulario de inglés

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Este manual de vocabulario está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes de inglés a ampliar su conocimiento del vocabulario de la lengua inglesa. Es un libro fácil de usar que constituye un recurso valioso para estudiantes y profesores pues es ideal para usar tanto en clase como en casa.El Collins Easy Learning Vocabulario de Inglés está dividido en 50 áreas temáticas, que van desde situaciones ... Read more

$2.49 USD

Este manual de vocabulario está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes de inglés a ampliar su conocimiento del vocabulario de la lengua inglesa. Es un libro fácil de usar que constituye un recurso valioso para estudiantes y profesores pues es ideal para usar tanto en clase como en casa.El Collins Easy Learning Vocabulario de Inglés está dividido en 50 áreas temáticas, que van desde situaciones
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Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words

by William D. Mounce ...

The Most Accurate and Thorough Dictionary of Bible Words • Over 100,000 copies sold.For years, Vine's Expository Dictionary has been the standard word study tool for pastors and laypeople. But sixty-plus years of scholarship have shed extensive new light on the use of biblical Greek and Hebrew, creating the need for a new, more accurate, more thorough dictionary of Bible words. William Mounce, ... Read more

$30.99 USD

The Most Accurate and Thorough Dictionary of Bible Words • Over 100,000 copies sold.For years, Vine's Expository Dictionary has been the standard word study tool for pastors and laypeople. But sixty-plus years of scholarship have shed extensive new light on the use of biblical Greek and Hebrew, creating the need for a new, more accurate, more thorough dictionary of Bible words. William Mounce,
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The Second 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition

(HSK Level 1) The Quick and Easy Method to Learn the Second 100 Most Basic Chinese Characters

by Alison Matthews, Laurence Matthews ...

The Second 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach that helps students to learn, recognize and write the second 100 most common Chinese characters.Intended for beginning Chinese students, the characters listed have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning. Each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, along with its English definitions, ... Read more

$6.99 USD

The Second 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach that helps students to learn, recognize and write the second 100 most common Chinese characters.Intended for beginning Chinese students, the characters listed have been carefully selected and sequenced for rapid and effective learning. Each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, along with its English definitions,
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আমি ফল ও শাক-সব্জি খেতে ভালোবাসি I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables

Bengali English Bilingual Collection

by Shelley Admont, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Bengali English Bilingual Collection
Bengali English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Bengali as their second language. Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? You will find out when you read this illustrated children's book. Since that day, ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bengali English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Bengali as their second language. Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? You will find out when you read this illustrated children's book. Since that day,
... Read more
Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary/Diccionario Ingles-Espanol

With over 36,000 entries

Edited by Claire Crawford ...

A comprehensive dictionary in Spanish-English, and English-Spanish, with US spellings, this is a bestselling entry-level dictionary that has over 36,000 words and translations. With modern entries and a clear layout this dictionary also contains verb lists to help learners. ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive dictionary in Spanish-English, and English-Spanish, with US spellings, this is a bestselling entry-level dictionary that has over 36,000 words and translations. With modern entries and a clear layout this dictionary also contains verb lists to help learners.
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Korean Picture Dictionary

Learn 1,500 Korean Words and Phrases (Ideal for TOPIK Exam Prep; Includes Online Audio)

by Tina Cho ...

Series series Tuttle Picture Dictionary
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Korean—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Korean words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Korean Hangul characters—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Korean—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Korean words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Korean Hangul characters—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including
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Essential Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary

Speak Japanese with Confidence!

Edited by Tuttle Studio ...

Series series Essential Phrasebook and Dictionary Series
Essential Japanese Phrase Book & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable way.Key features of this Japanese phrasebook and dictionary include:Over 1,500 practical phrases for everyday useAn English to Japanese dictionary with over 2,000 terms and expressionsEssential expressions used ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Essential Japanese Phrase Book & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Japan in a clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable way.Key features of this Japanese phrasebook and dictionary include:Over 1,500 practical phrases for everyday useAn English to Japanese dictionary with over 2,000 terms and expressionsEssential expressions used
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Vietnamese Picture Dictionary

Learn 1,500 Vietnamese Words and Expressions - The Perfect Resource for Visual Learners of All Ages (Includes Online Audio)

by Nguyen Thi Lien Huong ...

Series series Tuttle Picture Dictionary
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Vietnamese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Vietnamese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given using the Vietnamese alphabet—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Vietnamese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Vietnamese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given using the Vietnamese alphabet—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics,
... Read more
Dictionary of Construction Engineering and Management

by Steven Smith ...

The Dictionary of Construction Engineering and Management is a comprehensive resource designed to provide a clear, concise, and accessible understanding of the terminology, concepts, and practices that underpin this dynamic field. Compiled with the needs of professionals, students, and anyone interested in construction in mind, this dictionary serves as a gateway to the vast and ever-evolving ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Dictionary of Construction Engineering and Management is a comprehensive resource designed to provide a clear, concise, and accessible understanding of the terminology, concepts, and practices that underpin this dynamic field. Compiled with the needs of professionals, students, and anyone interested in construction in mind, this dictionary serves as a gateway to the vast and ever-evolving
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Portuguese Business Dictionary

by Morry Sofer ...

Up-to-date business terms including banking, the internet, computers, accounting, insurance, real estate, taxes, and more, designed to facilitate communication and cross linguistic barriers. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Up-to-date business terms including banking, the internet, computers, accounting, insurance, real estate, taxes, and more, designed to facilitate communication and cross linguistic barriers.
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