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One doesn't have to be Jewish to recognize the words that have made their way into every fold of popular language: Chutzpah, Mensch, Tokhes, Mishmash, Nudge, Shtick, Schmaltzy, Schlep, Icky, and so ……続きを見る

This Dictionary explicitly addresses the historical, legal, theoretical, organisational, policy, practice, research and evidential contexts within which 'modern' youth justice in the UK and beyond i……続きを見る

With full coverage of areas such as social stratification, crime and deviance, culture and identity, mass media, power and politics, and religion, the Dictionary of Sociology is designed to give the……続きを見る

Our Russian phrasebook for beginners will introduce you to some of the basic terms as you start to master the largest native language in Europe. Russian has 160 million native speakers and it is th……続きを見る

"Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspapers is like trying to tell the time by watching the second hand of a clock". Ben Hecht Every day we are bombarded with far more i……続きを見る

The Big Book of Dogs includes everything to need to know about dogs including information on over 100 different breeds from Afghan to Yorkshire Terrier. Sections on puppy care and training as well a……続きを見る

Available on its own, or as part of a two-volume set, this German-English dictionary is the first comprehensive work in the field and an indispensible companion for students, academics, translators ……続きを見る

A Worlde of Wordes, the first-ever comprehensive Italian-English dictionary, was published in 1598 by John Florio. One of the most prominent linguists and educators in Elizabethan England, Florio wa……続きを見る

A dictionary defining the meanings of many German surnames found in the United States. There are enough short names or definition to define names not in the dictionary. Mainly phone books were used ……続きを見る

The Dictionary of Louisiana French (DLF) provides the richest inventory of French vocabulary in Louisiana and reflects precisely the speech of the period from 1930 to the present. This dictionary de……続きを見る

This classic dictionary answers questions such as these and explains the origins of over 16,000 names in current English use. It will be a source of fascination to everyone with an interest in names……続きを見る

This invaluable Dictionary provides an essential guide to the politics and economics of the African continent. Each individual entry provides clear and concise information, and entries are fully cro……続きを見る

'A glossary of colloquial Anglo-Indian words and phrases, and of kindred terms, etymological, historical, geographical and discursive.' Hobson-Jobson is a unique work of maverick scholarship. Compil……続きを見る

Contemporary policing is developing rapidly and is becoming increasingly professionalized. For practitioners National Occupational Standards, Skills for Justice and the the new PDLP (Police Developm……続きを見る

Globalization has become one of the most important topics within politics and economics. This new title explains some of the related terminology, summarizes the surrounding theories and examines the……続きを見る

Collins Easy Learning English Verbs is an accessible guide to English verbs. With simple explanations of English verbs and the way they work, this book will prove indispensable for anyone who wants ……続きを見る

This is a new dictionary which provides a clear and concise explanation of terms used in land, property and construction law and management. The four key areas of coverage are: planning/construction……続きを見る

Adjacent or adjoining? Abuse or misuse? Consist, comprise, constitute, or compose? Guarantee or warranty? Pose, propose, or propound? Stationery or stationary? The Dictionary of Confusable Words aim……続きを見る

Welcome to Italy. Nothing beats the right phrase. LEARN ITALIAN BY EASY PHRASES provides travelers the right words for getting around one of the world’s most visited countries. Turn the pages as……続きを見る

With over 30,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Dutch Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your Dutch learning. This new edition is fully updated with a guid……続きを見る

The French-English volume of this highly acclaimed set consists of some 100,000 keywords in both French and English, drawn from the whole range of modern applied science and technical terminology. C……続きを見る

One of the English language’s most skilled and beloved writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free grammar. As usual Bill Bryson says it best: “English is a dazzlingly idiosyncratic tongue, f……続きを見る

This book, perhaps the first illustrated dictionary of its kind, is a compilation of the terms used in Kathakali. It attempts as wide a coverage as would be relevant and useful to students, scholars……続きを見る

The Environment Dictionary provides an essential source of information on all aspects of the environment. It includes all the basic scientific terms and concepts along with socio-economic, cultural,……続きを見る

The diversity and complexity associated with the increasing globalization and integration of economies require a familiarity with information technology and terminologies associated with internation……続きを見る

This dictionary is a playful guide to the other side of misery resulting from not feeling. It is a dare to experience emotions again, in all their depth and glory. It is also an invaluable reference……続きを見る

Evelyne Nicod ist durch ihre kuenstlerichen Kreationen der Katzenwelt beruehmt. Diese bestehen aus Malereien, Radierungen, Produkte fuer den Verkaufsmarkt z.B. Jahreskalender, Ausweise, Postkarten, ……続きを見る

This volume aspires to be a handy reference work for users whose interest is not limited to one or two Indian language literatures but spreads over Sanskrit, Tamil, Pali and the Prakrit as well as t……続きを見る

First Published in 1995. This compact and up to date, two-way dictionary provides a comprehensive and modern vocabulary. It is an ideal reference for beginners or specialists. The maximum informatio……続きを見る

We all know spelling is a correct sequence of letters that together create words, and phonetic spellings are exceptions to this within many languages for numerous reasons. Pronunciation changes over……続きを見る