Easier English Intermediate Dictionary

Easier English Intermediate Dictionary
Author: Peter Collin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 737
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1408101998

This title provides: example sentences which show how words are used in context; clear notes on grammar, irregular verbs and easily confused words, and pronunciation information for all main entries.

Dictionary of Agriculture

Dictionary of Agriculture
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1408102293

Containing over 7,000 entries, this fully revised edition provides clear, up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of agricultural terms. Subjects covered include cultivation, machinery, livestock, crops, pesticides and herbicides, fertilizers, organic farming and veterinary science, as well as sales and commodities markets. Jargon-free definitions make this dictionary particularly suitable for students, new industry recruits and non-native English speakers.

Dictionary of Publishing and Printing

Dictionary of Publishing and Printing
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1408101629

This fully revised edition includes over 8,000 words, expressions and terminology relating to the publishing and printing industries and allied trades. Topics covered are papermaking, ink, printing and binding machinery, bookselling, typesetting, desktop publishing and design, copyright, editing, commissioning, contracts, rights and electronic publishing. Definitions are given in clear, simple English, meaning that this dictionary is perfect for anyone wanting comprehensive information at their fingertips.

Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science

Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1408102056

An invaluable reference book for anyone interested in the fascinating world of sport, containing over 5,000 terms relating to sport and exercise science. Coverage includes anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, biology, sports medicine, sporting rules and regulations, governing bodies, health and fitness and banned substances.

Dictionary of Environment and Ecology

Dictionary of Environment and Ecology
Author: Peter Collin
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1408102226

This dictionary has been revised to include the definitions of over 7,000 terms from all aspects of ecology and environmental fields, including climate, pollution, waste disposal and energy conservation. 'An essential addition to the reference shelves of anyone with a professional or personal interest in green issues...a handy reference point with which to touch up the gaps in your eco-literacy.' - Organic Gardening

Dictionary of Agriculture

Dictionary of Agriculture
Author: Heather Bateman
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0713677783

This fully revised edition covers more than 7,000 terms relating to agriculture, ranging from soil, cultivation, machinery and veterinary science to farming techniques, animal breeds, fertilisers, crops, pesticides, diseases and organic farming, as well as sales and commodities markets.

Dictionary of Computing

Dictionary of Computing
Author: Simon Collin
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1408102250

With over 10,000 entries providing contemporary coverage of computing terms, this fully revised edition of Dictionary of Computing" provides coverage of the terms used in computing, including hardware, software, programme languages, networks and applications, e-commerce and the Internet. Its definitions are easy to understand for readers without a background in computing and to non-native English speakers. Supplements include tables of codes and programming languages. Each entry includes an example sentence to show how the term is used in context, with quotations from magazines and newspapers to show how terms are used in real life."

Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition

Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1408102196

Covering nutrition, dietary requirements, chemistry, preparation and cooking, hygiene, health and safety, commercial food production, labelling, packaging and public health, this dictionary provides clear, informative and up-to-date terms relating to all aspects of food science and nutrition. An eseential reference for GCSE and A-level students of food technology, undergraduate students of food science/sports nutrition, students of city and guilds food-related courses, and new recruits to catering, food safety, public health or nutrition.

Dictionary of Medical Terms

Dictionary of Medical Terms
Author: Peter Hodgson Collin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2009-10-30
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 140812551X

This fully revised edition of the Dictionary of Medical Terms" now includes over 12,500 terms from British and international medical practice, explained in clear, simple English. It covers fields such as surgery, general practice, hospitals, clinics, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and other specialisms, and includes example sentences for each entry, together with grammar notes and parts of speech. As well as technical language it also includes informal terms of the kind used between professionals or professionals and patients. It is a valuable practical reference for interns, nurses or trainees in any medical field and its clear explanations make it ideal for professionals learning English for medicine, for A-level and undergraduate students, and for home reference. "An informative, essential reference text for anyone working in the healthcare community. This paperback is put together in an easy, accessible way and its soft-durable cover makes it resilient, user-friendly and you can always easily find what you want." - Reference Review