REFERENCE BOOKS, DICTIONARIES, ATLAS & ENCYCLOPEDIAS.

Reference Books, Encyclopedias and Atlas

• Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition with CD-ROM and Online Subscription
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-Frederick C. Nash, Editor in Chief / Hardcover 1664 pages / Published July 2003
The book is one of the best selling dictionaries on the market. This popular reference standard has more than 15,700,000 citations with 10,000 new words, for a total of 165,000 entries and 225,000 definitions. There are 100,000 "changes" from the tenth edition. Users asked for more usage examples and idioms and phrases, so there are now 40,000 examples and a "significant" increase in idioms. There are 91,000 pronunciations, 33,000 etymologies, 2,700 illustrative quotations, 650 foreign words and phrases, and 700 illustrations.
The CD-ROM offers dozens of powerful search options and is easily downloaded to your computer’s hard drive. The online component, a one-year subscription to the new Collegiate Web site, includes not only the full, searchable text of the Collegiate Dictionary with audio pronunciations, but also provides access to online versions of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Thesaurus.
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• Ultimate Visual Dictionary of Science ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-DK Publishing Press / Hardcover 448 pages / Published August 1998
This is the ultimate family science reference book. The concise, well-written text and amazing photos and drawings provides an overview of science, from physics to biology, and astronomy to mathematics. Combining over 1,600 color photos and illustrations and diagrams with 15,000 clear and concise definitions makes this visually exciting, authoritative book a joy to use.
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• The Facts on File Visual Dictionary ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-Jean-Claude Corbeil / Hardcover 800 pages / Published November 1986
Do you ever know what something looks like, but not what it is called? Or do you know what something is called but not what it looks like? This dictionary may be what you need. This dictionary is perfect for anyone who needs a wide range of detailed graphic knowledge from a variety of subjects. It containing more than 25,000 terms that match up with 3,000 black-and-white illustrations. This dictionary not only provides a wealth of pictures, graphics, and illustrations, but is listed by theme in an easy-to-follow table of contents. This format allows the reader to start from just one word and providing a series of indexes broken into specialized sections to help them in the search. These sections cross-reference each other nicely, making it simple for the researching student to track down pictures of everything from an accordion pleat to an accordion bag by just flipping a few pages. Contains 85 pages of handy, easy to use tables and indexes. Plus a complete selection of technical subjects in Astronomy, Geography, Architecture, Weapons and Symbols.
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• The Reader's Digest Children's Atlas of the The Universe ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-Robert Burnham, Editor / Hardcover 128 pages / Published June 2000
This atlas is packed with fascinating information about the planets, constellations, space, black holes, stars, telescopes, satellites, spacecraft, and lots more. The atlas includes hundreds of illustrations and photos, clear explanations of complex concepts, up-to-date maps and diagrams, a glossary of technical terms, a fact file, and fun projects, activities, and experiments for further learning. Divided into three major headings, Our Solar System, Deep Space, and Stargazing, each two-page spread provides information on one corner of the universe, in a friendly, interesting style, with enough variety in the illustrations, activities, maps, and text to satisfy every reader This beautifully illustrated easy to read "open door" to the world is full of interesting facts, figures, and fun things to know.
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• Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary ~Usually Ships Within 2-3 Days
-Random House, Tony Geiss / Hardcover 2256 pages, 2nd Edition / Published September 2001
This long time favorite has been up-dated. Now includes 315,000 entries, 1500 up-dated definitions, 2400 maps and illustrations, and a scholarly up-to-date etymology.
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• The Crossword Obsession: The History and Lore of the World's Most Popular Pastime
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-Coral Amende / Hardcover 400 pages / Published October 2001
Coral Amende, a veteran puzzle constructor, answers almost every question about crossword puzzles in the fascinating book.
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• Langenscheidt's German/English English/German Dictionary
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-Langenschiedt's Editorial Staff / Paperback 669 pages / Published April 1993
This excellent dictionary has over 50,000 entries, including abbreviations, weights & measures, and a section on irregular verbs.


• McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms
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-Sybil P. Parker (Editor) / Hardcover 2450 pages, 4th Edition / Published May 1998
This outstanding scientific terminology reference work has 7,800 terms on 75 branches of science and technology. includes more than 1,600 photographs and 1200 illustrations. The most comprehensive, authoritative scientific dictionary now available. This text has the largest collection of scientific terms in one book that we have found.
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• Merriam-Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary: Bilingual on CD-ROM
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-Merriam-Webster / CD-Rom edition / Published October 2003
New! This powerful electronic version of the popular bilingual, bi-directional guide to Spanish and American English includes more than 80,000 entries, 100,000 translations, abundant examples of words used in context, and multiple search options. The CD-ROM is easily installed for instant access.
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• Visual Dictionary
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-Dorling Kindersley Publishing / Hardcover 672 pages / Published October 2002
This excellent dictionary is a treasure house of knowledge for the entire family. Explains the world around us with an easy to understand text and with many pictures. Cutaways and exploded views provide new perspectives on everything from the inside of a volcano to the inner working of a computer. This easy-to-use reference covers everything from prehistoric Earth, sciences, architecture, sports, art, to music.
Includes more than 6,000 full-color photographs and illustrations.
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• The Reader's Digest Children's Atlas of the World
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  -Weldon Owen / Hardcover 128 pages / Published July 1998
  This excellent well written guide to the features of our earth covers the Earth, our solar system, minerals, and how people relate to our environment. Includes 50 highly detailed maps, over 3000 illustrations, full color stunning graphics, and fun projects for children ages 9-12.
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• Dictionary of Chemistry English-German: Wörterbuch Chemie Englisch-Deutsch
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-Gerhard Wenske / Hardcover 1547 pages / Published December 1991
This comprehensive dictionary has more than 100,000 entries from chemistry, chemical engineering and related fields. This English/German dictionary also contains molecular formulas, as well as numerous synonyms and areas of application. IUPAC terminology is emphasized and out-dated or rare terminology is indicated. The author, a recognized expert in terminology, supplies many of the entries with detailed explanations.
This extraordinarily comprehensive dictionary is unique, professional and precise. It is indispensable for everybody who must translate or read Anglo-American texts in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields such as ecology, biochemistry and physical chemistry.
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• The Complete Oxford English Dictionary ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-J. A. Simpson, E.S.C.Weiner
Hardcover 2386 pages 2nd. Boxed / Published November 1991
Oxford University Press has made an outstanding one volume comprehensive reference work, complete with magnifying glass and guide book. The book is an excellent resource for the study of English words. An ultimate writer's tool for writing with and enjoying the study of English words.
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• The Anchor Bible Dictionary ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-David Noel Freedman, Editor / Hardcover, / Published June 1992
This is a major reference work. An essential reference for every serious bible scholar.
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• The Synonym Finder ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-J. I. Roale / Hardcover 1361 pages / Published January 1979
An excellent reference tool for writers and proof readers. Believed to be the best available today. Contains a very large number of words and their synonyms.


• 21 Century Synonym and Antonym Finder (21st Century Reference Series)
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-Barbara A. Kipfer, Editor Princeton Language Institute
Paperback 520 pages / Published May 1993
An excellent reference book for writing that paper or report. A guide to more than 20,000 synonyms and antonyms. Uses modern preferred usages and spellings
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• Abbreviations Dictionary ~Special Order, Usually Ships Within 2 to 3 Weeks
-Ralph De Sola, Dean Stahl, Karen Kerchelick / Hardcover 1376 pages, 9th Edition / Published January 1995
This standard reference contains more than 260,000 definitions. Includes abbreviations, acronyms, appellations, contractions, eponyms, geographic equivalents, initials, nicknames, slang, and more specialized terms.
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• Climbing: The Complete Reference ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-Greg Child, Editor / Hardcover 272 pages / Published December 1995
This ia a comprehensive and excellent authoritative reference of North American and international mountaineering and rock climbing. With 1000 alphabetically arranged entries on mountaineering techniques, selecting and using equipment, terminology, mountain ranges, notable climbing destinations, mountaineering definitions, biographies, and recommended readings. The text is accompeded by photographs, line drawings, maps, tables, and two appendixes on mountain and glacier formations and standard symbols and abbreviations. Includes black-and-white photographs photographs and 80 line drawings and illustrations.
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• The Encyclopedia of the Sword ~Usually Ships Within 2 to 3 Weeks
-Nick Evangelista / Hardcover 720 pages / May 1995
This book is the reference book on the history of sword types and styles around the world. Includes information on techniques of sword combat, techniques and styles of modern sport fencing, plus names and descriptions of fencing implements and weapon types. Covers combat and fencing sword use in detail. Ideal reference for the serious sword student and the collector of swords.
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• Atlas of Medieval Man ~Usually Ships Within 1 to 2 Weeks
-Colon Platt / Paperback 256 pages / Published November 1994
This excellent well written and illustrated Atlas covers the years between AD 1000 and 1500. Includes, Norman Conquest, Crusades, Black Death, Hundreds Year War, the Spread of Islam, and much more. Includes artifact photos, maps, architecture, and manuscripts.
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• Amateur Radio Encyclopedia ~Usually Ships Within 2-3 Days
-Stan Gibilisco / Hardcover 593 pages / Published July 1993
This reference book has more than 1000 entries with helpful definitions and excellent line drawings. Text explains highly technical information on all aspects of Ham Radio. Topics covered include antenna and wave propagation, amplifiers, oscillators, test equipment.
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• Microsoft Internet & Networking Dictionary
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-Microsoft Corporation / Paperback 336 pages / Published August 2002
An excellent reference is the ideal Internet and networking reference for home, office, school, latest technologies, standards, products, and services. that explains some 6000 computer terms in detail. Essential for computer professionals by providing concise definitions and explanations for some 3,000 terms related to the latest technologies, standards, products, and services. Covers appendixes of Internet country codes and domains, common file extensions, and Instant Messaging emoticons and acronyms. Entries contain notes on spelling variants, part of speech, definitions, related tables and acronyms, alternative names, and cross-references.
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• Chess Thinking (Fireside Chess Library) ~Usually Ships Within 2 to 3 Days
-Bruce Pandolfini / Paperback 316 pages / Published April 1995
Pandolfini's "Short Chess Course" helps anyone understand great chess moves, chess rules and winning principles.
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• Craftman's Illustrated Dictionary of Construction Terms ~Usually Ships Within 24 Hours
-James T. Frane / Paperback 416 pages / Published September 1994
A reference book with hundreds of construction terms, materials, drawings, and illustrated articles describing equipment and methods. Includes B & W photographs and diagrams.
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• Construction Glossary: An Encyclopedic Reference and Manual
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-J. Steward Stein / Paperback 1056 pages, 2nd Edition / Published January 1993
This stanard reference guide defines some 30,000 words and terms for construction professionals.
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• Locksmithing ~Usually Ships Within 2 to 3 Days
-Bill Phillips / Paperback 544 pages / Published August 1999
This is a serious book on locks. If you need to know, look here first. This learn-as-you-go guide is packed with everything you need to start off a lucrative career as a locksmith. From cutting keys to installing closed circuit television systems. Locksmithing prepares you to work with nearly every type of locking device used in residential, automotive, commercial, and electronic security devices. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, charts and checklists, and plenty of trade secrets. Learn how to pick open locks, make key impressions, opening any car door, install and service electric strikes, open electromagnetic locks and emergency exit door devices in no time at all. What's more, this is the only locksmithing book to keep you on top of high-tech CCTV, access control systems, and systems integration, areas that you'll need to understand and work with to stay competitive. You even get valuable tips for getting hired or starting up your own business, licensing information and a sample certification exam, plus scores of handy references from trade journals to Websites, from suppliers to trade associations.


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