With its warm and busy artworks scenes, "People Around the World" is the perfect interactive introduction to all kinds of people and places, from a bustling modern Asian city, to a rural African village, from the colour and glamour of India's Bollywood to the green calm of a small European farm. Gentle, friendly text takes young children on a fun trip around the globe.

A new and fully updated edition of the original, bestselling survival handbook. Written by ex-SAS survival expert John 'Lofty' Wiseman, this book provides the most reliable, authoritative and respected survival information on the market. The original survival handbook -- the choice of both survival expert and novice, this book is the international bestseller which in the 20 years since it was first published has been often imitated but never bettered. John 'Lofty' Wiseman served in the SAS for 26 years: his knowledge, experience ... read more

From Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde to Fidel Castro and Dolly Parton, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations features 4,000 of the best quotations of past and present. Packed with quotable quotes on over 300 themes from 'Parties' to 'Punctuality', and from 'Apology' to 'Toasts', this is the ideal tool for finding exactly the right words to express yourself in any situation. Its perfect complement is the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, which includes fascinating information on 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world... read more

Based on the highly acclaimed seventh edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, this new edition maintains its extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations, and contains completely up-to-date material from today's influential literary and cultural figures. It is the only dictionary of quotations which ensures coverage of the most popular and widely-used quotations by searching the largest ongoing language research programme in the world, the Oxford English Corpus. Over 1,000 new quotes have been added for this edi... read more

The Kingfisher First Dictionary is the ideal introductory dictionary for young children. One thousand five hundred entry words are clearly defined, and each word is used in a sample sentence to reinforce understanding of its usage. Over 1,000 colour photographs and illustrations enhance definitions. Coloured letter sidebars allow children to move quickly through the book to find the page they want.

A dictionary and thesaurus for the early years combined in one book. Containing the 307 Oxford Wordlist words, this dictionary and thesaurus for the very young features words commonly used by students in this age group in their own writing, shown in context.

This is Australia's best-selling school dictionary. It has been completely revised and updated, with hundreds of new entries, reflecting the important areas of contemporary word creation.

First published in 1902, Collins Australian Dictionary has remained a firm favourite for its handy size, ease of use and comprehensive coverage. Using the Bank of English, the world's largest language database, this new edition incorporates the very latest changes in the language, along with clear definitions, spelling and grammar tips, and help with pronunciation.

In a portable mini format with a durable vinyl cover, this thesaurus is the perfact size to slip into a briefcase or bag. Suitable for travel, at home or the office. With over 150,000 alternative words and antonyms, and clear cross-references to words with related meanings, The Australian Mini Thesaurus is an essential reference for scholars and travelers to the region.

Slang permeates Australian society, it can be found in pubs and RSLs, at footy matches and on TV soaps, in the hallowed halls of parliament, in schoolyards, often behind the dunnies and up the backyard round the barbie.

"This fifth edition of the Macquarie, measuring a new awareness of environment and fragility, will mark a turning of the tide in our consciousness, in the span of our response, in the way we give voice to place - and place to voice." (Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia) Since the 'Macquarie Dictionary' was first published in 1981, its reputation as Australia's national dictionary has gone from strength to strength. It is now nationally and internationally regarded as the standard refe... read more

This concise dictionary provides an authoritative descriptions of Australian and International English that is unrivalled by other concise dictionaries. This 5th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated with hundreds of new words you won't find in any other dictionary.

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The Compact Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ultimate one-stop reference, containing both a dictionary and a thesaurus in one handy reference volume. The dictionary and thesaurus texts have an integrated design which has been tried and tested with users to speed up browsing and look-up. The dictionary has excellent coverage of everyday English, containing over 90,000 words, phrases and definitions and incorporating the newest words and phrases from Oxford's language research programmes. The thesaurus provides over 100,000 synon... read more

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A new COLOUR edition of the essential thesaurus for success in writing in all school subjects from starting secondary to completing exam coursework. Easy-to-use format with alphabetical indicator on each page. Clear open layout makes it easy to find information. Thousands of synonyms and antonyms based on evidence of which words are actually used in current English.Short definitions for all main entry words guide users to the right sense. Examples for all synonyms show how they are used and help students choose the right one fo... read more

"My First Ladybird Dictionary" is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. It is packed with clear, concise definitions and fun illustrations, and children will find it informative and simple to use. If you need to find out what a word means, or how to spell it, look it up here! It is great for helping children to expand their vocabulary, and develop their English language skills.

The Concise Oxford English Dictionary, today a world-famous bestseller, has always been a ground-breaking dictionary. In its first edition, The Concise Oxford Dictionary was adapted by Henry Watson Fowler and Francis George Fowler from The Oxford Dictionary (now known as the Oxford English Dictionary). It was revolutionary at the time for covering current English usage and common words and excluding obsolete words. It was the dictionary for speakers and writers in the early 20th century, rival to none. From the beautiful art deco d... read more

IN OTHER WORLDS: SF AND THE HUMAN IMAGINATION is Margaret Atwood's account of her relationship with the literary form we have come to know as 'science fiction'. This relationship has been lifelong, stretching from her days as a child reader in the 1940s, through her time as a graduate student at Harvard, where she worked on the Victorian ancestors of the form, and continuing as a writer and reviewer. This book brings together her three Ellman Lectures on 2010 - 'Flying Rabbits', which begins with Atwood's early rabbit superhero cre... read more

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