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.
Merriam-Webster's Visual Dictionary
Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher: Merriam Webster
ISBN:
Category : Anvendte videnskaber
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Incorporates more than 20,000 words and their definitions, and 6,000 full-color illustrations, plus seventeen chapters on a wide variety of subjects.
Publisher: Merriam Webster
ISBN:
Category : Anvendte videnskaber
Languages : en
Pages : 968
Book Description
Incorporates more than 20,000 words and their definitions, and 6,000 full-color illustrations, plus seventeen chapters on a wide variety of subjects.
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.
Pictorial Webster's
Author: John M. Carrera
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452100837
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Featuring over 1,500 engravings that originally graced the pages of Webster's dictionaries in the 19th century, this volume is an irresistible treasure trove for art lovers, designers, and anyone with an interest in visual history. Meticulously cleaned and restored by fine-press bookmaker Johnny Carrera, the engravings in Pictorial Webster's have been compiled into an alluring and unusual visual reference guide for the modern day. Images range from the entirely mysterious to the classically iconic. From Acorns to Zebras, Bell Jars to Velocipedes, these alphabetically arranged archetypes and curiosities create enigmatic juxtapositions and illustrate the items deemed important to the Victorian mind. Sure to inspire and delight, Pictorial Webster's is at once a fascinating historical record and a stunning jewel of a book.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452100837
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Featuring over 1,500 engravings that originally graced the pages of Webster's dictionaries in the 19th century, this volume is an irresistible treasure trove for art lovers, designers, and anyone with an interest in visual history. Meticulously cleaned and restored by fine-press bookmaker Johnny Carrera, the engravings in Pictorial Webster's have been compiled into an alluring and unusual visual reference guide for the modern day. Images range from the entirely mysterious to the classically iconic. From Acorns to Zebras, Bell Jars to Velocipedes, these alphabetically arranged archetypes and curiosities create enigmatic juxtapositions and illustrate the items deemed important to the Victorian mind. Sure to inspire and delight, Pictorial Webster's is at once a fascinating historical record and a stunning jewel of a book.
Webster's Compact Dictionary of Synonyms
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877791867
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
A concise & durable guide to choosing the right word. More than 3,000 synonyms. Paragraphs clarify & demonstrate usage. Fast finds with thorough cross-referencing.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780877791867
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
A concise & durable guide to choosing the right word. More than 3,000 synonyms. Paragraphs clarify & demonstrate usage. Fast finds with thorough cross-referencing.
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 American English Dictionary
Author:
Publisher: Ingram
ISBN: 9780877799238
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Publisher: Ingram
ISBN: 9780877799238
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
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.