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HC500 HARPER COLLINS COLLEGE SP-ENG/ENG-SP DICTIONARY $29.95
5th Edition, Hardcover, 1376 pp., ISBN:9780060733803
This modern and current dictionary for students, teachers and libraries contains: extensive treatment of basic words; clear division of grammatical categories and meaning group; numerous semantic and usage indicators to pinpoint meanings and translations; thorough coverage of American English and Spanish.
HM6384 THE AMERICAN HERITAGE COLLEGE DICTIONARY $26.95
4th Edition, Thumb index, Hardcover, ISBN:9780547247663
With over 200,000 entries, 2,500 illustrations and 400 guidance notes this English dictionary offers concise understandable definitions, including etymologies, regional differences and modern terms.
HM9516 AMERICAN HERITAGE DICTIONARY FOR LEARNERS OF ENGLISH $24.00
Hardcover, 1024 pp., ISBN:9780618249510
Created specifically for the ESL student, it defines more than 40,000 words, includes homonyms, synonyms with usage & definitions for common idiomatic phrases. Also contains a reference section with basic grammar, forms of address, U.S. states & capitals. Recommended by the ALA.
HM9901 AMERICAN HERITAGE THESAURUS FOR LEARNERS OF ENGLISH $18.00
Hardcover, 336pp., Recommended by the ALA, ISBN:9780618129904
Each of the 6,000 synonyms in this unique reference work contains a short, clear defi nition that helps distinguish
it from other synonyms in its group, and example sentences illustrating proper usage. The book also includes an
appendix with irregular English verbs, information on common idioms, and commonly misspelled words.
OX7238 OXFORD IDIOMS DICTIONARY $21.50
P. Dickinson, Softcover, 469pp., ISBN:9780194317238
A clear and accessible dictionary that explains over 10,000 frequently-used idioms.
OX7214 OXFORD PHRASAL VERBS DICTIONARY$21.50
Softcover, 398pp, ISBN:9780194317214
An excellent dictionary which contains the information students need to understand over 6,000 common phrasal verbs and use them correctly.
CAM0001 CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN ENGLISH WITH CD-ROM $32.00
Book & CD ROM, Windows 95/98NT4/2000 and Mac OS, 2nd Edition, ISBN:9780521691987
Contains more than 100 million words of American English, 2,000 word defining vocabularies, 3,000 American English idioms and more than 40,000 frequently used phrases and words. Audio recordings of all entry words let you hear how they are pronounced. Contains advanced search tools that let you choose words that match particular parts of speech, grammar codes or labels. Also included are hyperlinks that connect entries to related pictures and language portraits.
CAM7611 CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN ENGLISH $26.00 ISBN:9780521691970
LAROUSSE CONCISE SP/ENG ENG/SP DICTIONARY
A concise dictionary ideal for the student, traveler or business person, who needs an easy-to-use
sophisticated dictionary. Indispensable coverage of grammatical construction, idioms and
pronunciation, guide the reader in proper usage. This new edition includes abbreviations, acronyms, proper nouns, and technical and scientific terminology.New edition: 90,000 references, 120,000 translations.
HC9515 HARPER COLLINS ENG/SP-SP/ENG DICTIONARY $15.00
5th Edition, 1152 pp., Softcover, ISBN:9780061998645
This completely revised dictionary using American English, contains over 70,000 entries and 100,000 translations. Designed for school, office and home use.
HM2711 DICCIONARIO INGLÉS $14.95
Softcover, 544 pp., ISBN:9780618142712
English and Spanish defi nitions are presented side-by-side in a unique two-column format, with hundreds of sample sentences and numerous common idioms and phrases to show usage in context. This useful volume provides the foundation for more advanced English-language study.
HM0652 LAROUSSE STUDENT DICCIONARIO Español-Inglés / English-Spanish $10.95
Softcover, 396 pp., ISBN:9782035420657
Added to its 55,000-word vocabulary and tables of conjugated verbs, the latest version of the dictionary by this extremely experienced publisher includes a color-coded center section that contains such valuable information as the format for business letters and the basics for telephone conversations, social introductions, numbering, dates, weights and measures. Aimed particularly at upper elementary to middle-school students, it is useful for anyone.
EDC3030 FIRST THOUSAND WORDS $12.99
H. Amery, S. Cartwrights, Hardcover, 64 pp., ISBN:9780794502829
This thematic dictionary is designed for the beginning student of English. It will expose your students to 1,000 basic words in English. By looking at the color illustrations, it will be easy to assimilate the words underneath.
RH3706 BANTAM DICCIONARIO SPANISH/ENGLISH $5.99
E. Williams, Softcover, 736 pp., ISBN:9780553263701
An inexpensive compact dictionary designed for speakers of Spanish who are learning English. Included are labels and grammatical abbreviations, regular and irregular conjugations for English verbs, phonetic pronunciation of the English word and a pronunciation chart for both Spanish and English vowel and consonant sounds. Perfect for the student, teacher, traveler and business person.
MW6756 Merriam Webster's Elementary Dictionary $17.95
Hardcover, 824 pp., ISBN:9780877796756
An all-new edition of the essential dictionary for children grades 3-5, ages 8-11, with more than 36,000 entries. Expanded usage sentences and phrases include over 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature. Additional features include hundreds of new, colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams: word history and synonym paragraphs; pronunciation paragraphs for each letter; child-friendly usage hints; and Greek and Latin word root paragraphs to aid spelling and vocabulary building. Special sections include geographical terms, signs and symbols, word roots, and a list of literary works used in the text.
MOST STATE CURRICULUMS MANDATE THAT CHILDREN KNOW HOW TO USE A DICTIONARY BY THE TIME THEY ARE IN 3RD GRADE, THIS DICTIONARY WILL HELP STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ACCOMMODATE STATE CURRICULUMS.
WB7319 Merriam WEbster's Dictionary of Basic English $10.95
Softcover, 800 pp., ISBN:9780877797319
A dictionary designed for students with limited language skills, this basic reference guide contains over 36,000 entries with concise, easy-to-understand definitions, more than 20,000 word-use examples. Also included is a special section on abbreviations, signs and symbols, biographical and geographical names. Easy to understand, this clear illustrated lexicon will assist your students in increasing their self confidence when communicating in English.
WB1783 Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Thesaurus $17.95
Hardcover, 704 pp., ISBN:9780877790761
This thesaurus is designed for students with a fifth to eighth grade reading ability, and contains over 157,000 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic phrases, and related and contrasted words. Each main entry, listed in alphabetical order, is centered on a specified meaning and includes a list of synonyms, related words, idiomatic phrases, antonyms and near antonyms. A perfect reference for new speakers of English.
WB6718 Merriam-Webster’s Notebook Thesaurus $4.95
Softcover, 96pp., ISBN:9780877796718
A superb resource guide designed for 3-ring binders. Created for students with at least a fifth grade reading level, it contains more than 100,000 words, and includes
synonyms, related words, and antonyms. Special sections contain prefixes, suffixes, often-confused words, and word roots. Indispensable and very handy.
WB0477 A Pronouncing Dictionary Of American
English $19.95
Jacketed Hardcover, 544 pp., ISBN:9780877790471
A unique guide to the pronunciation of American English as presented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it contains more than 40,000 entries which cover
common words, and historical, literary, and proper names. Pronunciations are based on actual conversational usage, and detailed information on regional dialects, variants and anglicizing of foreign words. This reference is perfect for all ESL students.
WB6513 Merriam-Webster’s Notebook Guide To Punctuation $4.95
Softcover, 64 pp., ISBN:9780877796510
A practical writing resource for fast answers to style and grammar questions. It covers topics such as punctuation and capitalization, and includes a grammar glossary. This
practical, portable guide to style and grammar provides fast answers to questions about the key elements of good writing. The useful format lets students store this handy guide in their three-ring binder for expedient access.
WB1740 Merriam-Webster’s Primary Dictionary $16.95
Hardcover, 448pp., ISBN:9780877791744
A beginner’s dictionary written for children with kindergarten to second grade reading level. It features hundreds of captivating illustrations by celebrated children’s author Ruth Heller. Nearly 1,000 entries include definitions, example sentences, and word histories. Basic dictionary skills such as alphabetization, spelling, pronunciations, use of synonyms and antonyms, and using words in context are introduced. Packed with jokes, poems, and fun facts to foster and develop a child’s language skills, it is an innovative way to introduce your ESL students to English.
WB023X Merriam-Webster’s Alphabet Book $12.95
Hardcover, 32pp., ISBN:9780877790235
A beautifully illustrated alphabet book created for children ages two and up. It features full-color illustrations for each letter of the alphabet as well as amusing verses introducing the different sounds each letter makes when pronounced. A first step towards teaching children phonics, reading, writing, and communication skills.
WB930X THE MERRIAM-WEBSTER DICTIONARY $6.50
Softcover, 939pp., ISBN:9780877799306
This popular standard dictionary is in its eleventh edition with 65,000 entries. It contains 2,000 up-to-date words, 5,000 usage examples, and useful tables and sections devoted to signs and symbols, foreign words, and nations.
WB6262 THE MERRIAM-WEBSTER AND GARFIELD DICTIONARY $12.95
With comics, Softcover, ISBN:9780877796268
This fun dictionary is designed for readers ages 9 to 12 with over 65,000 concise meanings complete with comics to help illustrate the defi nitions. It also contains Garfi eld’s silly “Daffy Defi nitions”, Common English Names, Foreign Words and Phrases, and Biographical, Biblical, Mythological, and Geographical Names. Discovering new
words is fun with Garfield and his friends.
WB5797 MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S INTERMEDIATE DICTIONARY $17.95
Illustrated, Hardcover, 1005 pp., ISBN:9780877795797
It is “The Authoritative Student Reference” designed for students grades 5 to 8. With over 70,000 entries, the content is up-to-date with thousands of new words in the fi elds of electronic technology, math, entertainment, medicine, and health. The illustrations, and more than 15,000 usage examples, encourage understanding.
WB5513 MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S ADVANCED LEARNER’S DICTIONARY $34.95
Hardcover, 1994pp., ISBN:9780877795513
Designed to help advance students master spoken and written English as it is actually used, this groundbreaking new dictionary provides in-depth and up-to-date coverage of basic English vocabulary, grammar, and usage. Outstanding features include nearly 100,000 words and phrases, more than 160,000 usage examples, more than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases, and more than 1,000 original drawings-including 16 pages of full color art. Abundant supplemental information includes 25 pages of grammar.
WB670X MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S HOW TO USE YOUR DICTIONARY $8.95
Softcover workbook, 84 pp., ISBN:9780877796701
Especially for students ages 9 to 12, this workbook is the perfect companion to the Merriam-Webster Elementary and Intermediate level dictionaries. It shows how to effectively use the information in the dictionary such as variant spellings, and usage notes. The learning objectives of this workbook coincide with national and state guidelines with writing activities for assessment, and included is a bonus section of activities designed to build vocabulary.
LA2225 INGLES ECONOMICO Y COMERCIAL $27.95
J. P. Berman, M. Savio, Book & 3 Cassettes, ISBN:9789706072221
The ideal source to consult or learn the language of commerce and understand its terminology. The 20 lessons describe the most common economical activities: finance, accounting, human relations, etc. Included are dialogs and documents used in the business world. Questions and exercises help you evaluate your progress in Spanish-American business relations.
LA1954 INGLES ECONOMICO Y COMERCIAL $9.95
Softcover, 448pp., ISBN:9789706071958
A more sophisticated bilingual Spanish/English, to reinforce your knowledge of appropriate terminology and documents in your business endeavors: Organization charts, label relations, product analysis, written communication, telecommunications, accounting, stock exchange, and more. Dialogs, annotated documents and business plans in both languages help prepare you for a multitude of international business situations.
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