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The second edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy contains over 4,300 up-to-date entries covering all aspects of astronomy. Compiled with the help of over 20 expert contributors under the editorship of renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath, A Dictionary of Astronomy covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time.

This is the most wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary of critical theory available, covering the whole range of critical theory, including the Frankfurt school, cultural materialism, gender studies, literary theory, hermeneutics, historical materialism, and sociopolitical critical theory. Entries clearly explain even the most complex of theoretical discourses, such as Marxism, psychoanalysis, structuralism, deconstruction, and postmodernism.

The Dictionary of Dentistry provides over 4,000 definitions covering all the important terms and concepts used in dentistry today. Entries are written in clear and concise English without the use of unnecessary dental or medical jargon, and many entries are supplemented by detailed line drawings.

An authoritative and comprehensive dictionary containing 2,500 key economic terms with clear, concise definitions. It covers all aspects of economics including economic theory, applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, labour economics, public economics and public finance, monetary economics, environmental economics, and many others.

The fourth edition of this leading dictionary (previously A Dictionary of Earth Sciences) contains over 7,500 clear and concise entries on all aspects of geology and earth sciences, including planetary science, volcanology, palaeontology, and mineralogy.

With over 10,000 clear and concise entries, written by medical and nursing specialists, this trusted dictionary covers the theory and practice of nursing, and even includes entry-level web links. The text is enhanced by 100 helpful illustrations and tables. This is an invaluable reference tool for all nursing students, recently qualified and practising nurses, and people training and working in related fields such as midwifery and health visiting.

This best-selling dictionary covers all areas of philosophy and contains terms from the related fields of religion, science, and logic. Clear and authoritative definitions make it an essential resource for students and teachers and an ideal introduction for anyone with an interest in philosophy.

This is the most popular dictionary of physics available. It contains over 3,800 entries covering all commonly encountered physics terms and concepts, as well as terms from the related fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and physical chemistry. With 200 new entries and expanded coverage in areas including applied physics, statistical distributions, polymers, and nanoscience, A Dictionary of Physics is more comprehensive than ever before.

The wide-ranging Oxford Dictionary of World History contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. It includes biographies of key figures in world history, historical summaries for each country, and entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and key battles and places.

Since Plato first coined the term 'mythologia', mythology has come to hold greater significance and power as a crucial element of civilization as a whole. Written by a leading scholar of ancient civilizations, A Dictionary of World Mythology presents the powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, the more mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India, and the stern spirits of the African and American continents.

McGraw-Hill's American Idioms Dictionary shows you the ropes of English and helps you еxpand your English-speaking abilities with these 14,000-plus expressions, proverbs, and common sayings, listed alphabetically.

Collins French Dictionary – the perfect tool to help you understand and communicate If you are starting to learn French or want to extend your knowledge.

* Over 80,000 words, phrases and translations
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A Collins German-English-German Dictionary with over 80,000 words, phrases and definitions.

Collins Japanese Gem Dictionary offers learners extensive and up-to-date coverage of Japanese and English in a compact, portable format. This Japanese dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. It’s the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format.

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Collins Italian Dictionary is an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide.

The dictionary is designed for all intermediate learners of Italian, whether at school, at home, or for business. 90,000 references and 118,000 translations will help those learning Italian take their language skills to the next level.

A Collins Greek-English-Greek dictionary with thousands of real-language examples from a corpus of modern Greek.

The eighth edition of the Collins Complete German Dictionary is designed for advanced learners and professionals using German. This dictionary draws on Collins' unique multi-million word databases of contemporary language to ensure the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language today.

The Collins Chinese Dictionary offers the learner of Chinese or English an essential reference tool. This completely up-to-date dictionary is designed for intermediate learners of Chinese or English up to university level and beyond.

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