The Abbreviations Dictionary By Dean A. Stahl, Karen Landen
Publisher: CRC Press 2001 | 1549 Pages | ISBN: 0849390036 | PDF | 12 MB
Still a standard, best-selling reference after more than 40 years, the
tenth edition of the Abbreviations Dictionary continues its tradition
of accuracy and comprehensiveness that has made it a classic. It
remains the international sourcebook for locating general information
on a vast array of topics and elusive information on the confusing
elements of our language. Updated and expanded, this edition contains
abbreviations, acronyms, appellations, contractions, numbered
abbreviations, and other short forms from computing, high technology,
science, and a broad range of other fields, pastimes, groups, and of
course, government and the military.
Longman Communication 3000 (Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English)
Pearson Longman, ELT | 2007 | ISBN: 1405863056 | 32 pages | PDF | 1,6 MB
The Longman Communication 3000 is a list of the 3000 most frequent
words in both spoken and written English, based on statistical analysis
of the 390 million words contained in the Longman Corpus Network – a
group of corpuses or databases of authentic English language. The
Longman Communication 3000 represents the core of the English language
& shows students of English which words are the most important for
them to learn and study in order to communicate effectively in both
speech and writing.
Analysis of the Longman Corpus Network shows that these 3000 most
frequent words in spoken and written English account for 86% of the
language. This means that by knowing this list of words, a learner of
English is in a position to understand 86% or more of what he or she
reads.
Raymond Murphy William R. Smalzer;
Cambridge English Grammar In Use Intermediate Incl Answers 2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press | ISBN 10 0521625971 | English | PDF | 22.7 MB | Rapidshare
Book Grammar in Use Intermediate Without Answers: Reference and Practice for Intermediate Students of English [With CD]
Authors Raymond Murphy William R. Smalzer
Publisher Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10 0521625971
ISBN-13 9780521625975
Edition 2 Paperback 08/2000
Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud, "A Dictionary of English Folklore"
Oxford University Press, USA | 2000 | ISBN: 019210019X | 440 pages | PDF | 2,2 MB
With 1250 entries ranging from dragons to Mother Goose, May Day to
Michaelmas, this enchanting dictionary unfurls the colorful history
behind the holidays, customs, legends, and superstitious beliefs of
England.
Ever wonder why we kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas or think a
rabbit's foot brings good luck? Two folklore authorities provide
reliable and often surprising answers to these and other curiosities
that have shaped daily life in England for centuries. They explore the
festivals and past celebrations of the English calendar, from St.
Andrews Day and its tradition of drunkenness and cross-dressing to
Twelfth Night and its king and queen cake. They also provide concise
portraits of real and legendary characters that populate the public
memory, including Robin Hood, The Brothers Grimm, Lady Godiva, Puck,
and The Sandman. Fairies, mermaids, hobgoblins, and changelings are but
a few of the supernatural forces surveyed here. However, as folklore
encompasses the mundane as well as the fantastic, numerous other
entries illuminate the significance of colors, numbers, flowers,
animals, and household objects. Learn the curious history behind our
distrust of the "black sheep," popular credence in "wishbone" wishes,
folk cures for nosebleeds and warts, and persistent old wives' tales.
In addition to ancient and medieval folklore, you will find many
contemporary urban legends, e.g., the vanishing hitchhiker--a spooky
figure seen ominously by travelers in Britain and the United
States--and the Tooth Fairy.
An entertaining resource, The Dictionary of English Folklore will be a
fascinating companion for readers of English literature, history,
cultural studies, and fantasy.
Concise Oxford English Dictionary 11th Edition on CD-ROM with spoken pronunciations
ISO | 150 Mb | DepositFiles & Rapidshare
Over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, covering technical and
scientific vocabulary as well as English from around the world,
completely updated with hundreds of new words. Quick and advanced
search functions help you find the information you are looking for
quickly. Over 50,000 spoken pronunciations, so that you can hear how
words are pronounced. Updated with hundreds of new words and phrases,
based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. Fully
customizable interface, plus automatic look-up from other applications.
Word Histories feature telling the often bizarre stories of the origins
and development of 100s of words, such as accolade and candid. Hundreds
of extra notes on grammar and usage covering a wide range of topics,
from confusable words (what's the difference between peddle and pedal?)
to punctuation (where should a hyphen be used?). Rich vocabulary
coverage including scientific, technical, World English, rare,
historical, and archaic terms. Appendices containing lists of
alphabets, currencies, chemical elements, electronic English, and more.
Minimum system requirements: Pentium PC (166 MHz), Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, 64MB RAM, 180 MB hard-disk space, CD-ROM drive.
Interface in English.
Publisher: Oxford University Press.
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Richard A. Spears, "Super-Mini Phrasal Verb Dicitonary"
2007 | ISBN-10: 0071492291 | 288 Pages | PDF | 1,4 MB
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Here are more than 2,500 definitions of two-word verbs, prepositional verbs, and verbal collocations.
