Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877792918
Category : Dictionaries, Polyglot
Languages : de
Pages : 0
Book Description
A portable visual inventory of today's world listing thousands of words and concepts in five different languages. *Covers English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian *Thousands of images with each term identified in five languages *Perfect for school or college, travel, home study, or browsing
Merriam-Webster's Compact 5-language Visual Dictionary
Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877792918
Category : Dictionaries, Polyglot
Languages : de
Pages : 0
Book Description
A portable visual inventory of today's world listing thousands of words and concepts in five different languages. *Covers English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian *Thousands of images with each term identified in five languages *Perfect for school or college, travel, home study, or browsing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877792918
Category : Dictionaries, Polyglot
Languages : de
Pages : 0
Book Description
A portable visual inventory of today's world listing thousands of words and concepts in five different languages. *Covers English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian *Thousands of images with each term identified in five languages *Perfect for school or college, travel, home study, or browsing
Merriam-Webster's Compact Visual Dictionary
Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher: Merriam-Webster Incorporated
ISBN: 9780877792901
Category : Picture dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New title! A portable visual inventory of today's world incorporating dictionary-scale definitions. 2,600 highly detailed illustrations (many in full color) are enhanced by 9,500 clear and concise definitions prepared in cooperation with Merriam-Webster lexicographers. Chapters and corresponding themes include: universe and earth; house and do-it-yourself; sports and games; and much more! Ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students.
Publisher: Merriam-Webster Incorporated
ISBN: 9780877792901
Category : Picture dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New title! A portable visual inventory of today's world incorporating dictionary-scale definitions. 2,600 highly detailed illustrations (many in full color) are enhanced by 9,500 clear and concise definitions prepared in cooperation with Merriam-Webster lexicographers. Chapters and corresponding themes include: universe and earth; house and do-it-yourself; sports and games; and much more! Ideal for teachers, parents, translators, and students.
Reference and Information Services
Author: Melissa A. Wong
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440868840
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 765
Book Description
This revised and updated sixth edition of Reference and Information Services continues the book's rich tradition, covering all phases of reference and information services with less emphasis on print and more emphasis on strategies and scenarios. Reference and Information Services is the go-to textbook for MSLIS and i-School courses on reference services and related topics. It is also a helpful handbook for practitioners. Authors include LIS faculty and professionals who have relevant degrees in their areas and who have published extensively on their topics. The first half of the book provides an overview of reference services and techniques for service provision, including the reference interview, ethics, instruction, reader's advisory, and services to diverse populations including children. This part of the book establishes a foundation of knowledge on reference service and frames each topic with ethical and social justice perspectives. The second part of the book offers an overview of the information life cycle and dissemination of information, followed by an in-depth examination of information sources by type—including dictionaries, encyclopedias, indexes, and abstracts—as well as by broad subject areas including government, statistics and data, health, and legal information. This second section introduces the tools and resources that reference professionals use to provide the services described in the first half of the text.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440868840
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 765
Book Description
This revised and updated sixth edition of Reference and Information Services continues the book's rich tradition, covering all phases of reference and information services with less emphasis on print and more emphasis on strategies and scenarios. Reference and Information Services is the go-to textbook for MSLIS and i-School courses on reference services and related topics. It is also a helpful handbook for practitioners. Authors include LIS faculty and professionals who have relevant degrees in their areas and who have published extensively on their topics. The first half of the book provides an overview of reference services and techniques for service provision, including the reference interview, ethics, instruction, reader's advisory, and services to diverse populations including children. This part of the book establishes a foundation of knowledge on reference service and frames each topic with ethical and social justice perspectives. The second part of the book offers an overview of the information life cycle and dissemination of information, followed by an in-depth examination of information sources by type—including dictionaries, encyclopedias, indexes, and abstracts—as well as by broad subject areas including government, statistics and data, health, and legal information. This second section introduces the tools and resources that reference professionals use to provide the services described in the first half of the text.
Reference and Information Sources and Services for Children and Young Adults
Author: Lesley S.J. Farmer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538163209
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Reference and information services are more important than ever for today’s young people. By analyzing key features of reference and information services to young people in school and public library environments, including the research behind the trends and issues, librarians can make sure that those services are appropriately responsive to children and teens. Based on standards and evidence-based practice, this book helps you to optimize those resources and services by: providing guidance in assessing youth communities, determining youth’s information needs and information behaviors, developing and maintaining age-appropriate reference collections (starting with the book’s core list of print and online resources), optimizing physical and virtual access to reference and information sources, interacting with youth and facilitating their reference and information literacy skills, curating and producing reference and information products, dealing with relevant legal and ethical issues, and planning effective library reference and information services for youth. Chapter sidebar examples provide food for thought.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538163209
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Reference and information services are more important than ever for today’s young people. By analyzing key features of reference and information services to young people in school and public library environments, including the research behind the trends and issues, librarians can make sure that those services are appropriately responsive to children and teens. Based on standards and evidence-based practice, this book helps you to optimize those resources and services by: providing guidance in assessing youth communities, determining youth’s information needs and information behaviors, developing and maintaining age-appropriate reference collections (starting with the book’s core list of print and online resources), optimizing physical and virtual access to reference and information sources, interacting with youth and facilitating their reference and information literacy skills, curating and producing reference and information products, dealing with relevant legal and ethical issues, and planning effective library reference and information services for youth. Chapter sidebar examples provide food for thought.
Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary
Author: John M. Carrera
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452101647
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Since its publication in 2009, Pictorial Webster's has captivated legions of readers with its vintage charm. Now a selection of over 200 gorgeous engravings that once graced the pages of 19th-century Webster's dictionaries are gathered in this tiny treasure trove of visual wonders. This compact, portable reference is perfect for stuffing in the stockings of scholars, designers, and anyone with a taste for the antique. Ranging from the mysterious to the iconic, the visual curiosities in this pocket-sized volume offer a wellspring of creative inspiration. With a tactile package that reproduces the old-world allure of the original, Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary is a little gem of a book.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452101647
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Since its publication in 2009, Pictorial Webster's has captivated legions of readers with its vintage charm. Now a selection of over 200 gorgeous engravings that once graced the pages of 19th-century Webster's dictionaries are gathered in this tiny treasure trove of visual wonders. This compact, portable reference is perfect for stuffing in the stockings of scholars, designers, and anyone with a taste for the antique. Ranging from the mysterious to the iconic, the visual curiosities in this pocket-sized volume offer a wellspring of creative inspiration. With a tactile package that reproduces the old-world allure of the original, Pictorial Webster's Pocket Dictionary is a little gem of a book.
Merriam-Webster's Compact Dictionary of Synonyms
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Merriam Webster
ISBN: 9780877792864
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Merriam Webster
ISBN: 9780877792864
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Webster's Compact Dictionary of Quotations
Author: M. Webster
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877792840
Category : Quotations
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
With the thousands of quotations in this reference, you'll never be at a loss for words. Use the quotations presented in this handy book to highlight a presentation, to illustrate a theme in a report, to liven up a speech, or to enhance any writing or speaking project.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877792840
Category : Quotations
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
With the thousands of quotations in this reference, you'll never be at a loss for words. Use the quotations presented in this handy book to highlight a presentation, to illustrate a theme in a report, to liven up a speech, or to enhance any writing or speaking project.
Webster's Dictionary for Students, Sixth Edition
Author: Editors of Merriam-Webster
Publisher: Federal Street Press
ISBN: 9781596951792
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Federal Street Press
ISBN: 9781596951792
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Pocket Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Author: Langenscheidt Publishers
Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers
ISBN: 9780887291999
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 914
Book Description
This modern monolingual dictionary contains today's essential vocabulary in a compact and handy format. This makes it ideal for expanding your vocabulary, improving your under-standing of English and perfecting your communicative abilities. * Clear and concise definitions of the meanings of the most commonly used words in the English language * Pronunciation of all main headwords * Full syllabification * Brief etymologies * Useful appendices with Foreign Words and Phrases. Nations of the World, Population figures of the United States and Canada, and Signs and Symbols 903 pages, 60,000 entries
Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers
ISBN: 9780887291999
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 914
Book Description
This modern monolingual dictionary contains today's essential vocabulary in a compact and handy format. This makes it ideal for expanding your vocabulary, improving your under-standing of English and perfecting your communicative abilities. * Clear and concise definitions of the meanings of the most commonly used words in the English language * Pronunciation of all main headwords * Full syllabification * Brief etymologies * Useful appendices with Foreign Words and Phrases. Nations of the World, Population figures of the United States and Canada, and Signs and Symbols 903 pages, 60,000 entries
Webster's New World Dictionary
Author: Webster's New World
Publisher: Pocket Books
ISBN: 1476705046
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
The phenomenally popular compact dictionary has been newly revised and updated—the perfect reference for school, office, and home. Webster’s New World dictionaries have been defining American English for more than fifty years. This perennial bestseller is sure to draw in even more readers with its updated materials—including new biographical, geographical, scientific, and vocabulary entries reflecting our rapidly evolving language. The Webster’s New World Dictionary is ideal for students and adults of all ages.
Publisher: Pocket Books
ISBN: 1476705046
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
The phenomenally popular compact dictionary has been newly revised and updated—the perfect reference for school, office, and home. Webster’s New World dictionaries have been defining American English for more than fifty years. This perennial bestseller is sure to draw in even more readers with its updated materials—including new biographical, geographical, scientific, and vocabulary entries reflecting our rapidly evolving language. The Webster’s New World Dictionary is ideal for students and adults of all ages.