Middle East Phrasebook & Dictionary 2 by Kathryn Stapley; Mimoon Abu Ata; Yavar Dehghani; Siona Jenkins; Shalome Knoll; Arzu Kurklu; Lonely Planet Publications Staff

$20.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Phrasebook Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher With eight key languages in this phrasebook to the region, let no barriers - language or culture - get in your way. Order the right meal with our menu decoder Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary We make language easy with shortcuts, key phrases & common Q&As Feel at ease, with essential tips on culture & manners Coverage includes: Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Farsi, Gulf Arabic, Hebrew, Levantine Arabic, Tunisian Colloquial Arabic and Turkish. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Shalome Knoll, Mimoon Abu Ata, Yavar Dehghani, Siona Jenkins, Arzu Kurklu, and Kathryn Stapley. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) ...Show more

Collins New Zealand School Dictionary and Thesaurus 2nd Revised Edition

$27.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

This new combined Dictionary and Thesaurus ensures you'll always have the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you'll never be stuck for words again! Collins New Zealand School Dictionary and Thesaurus will help you find all the words, defin itions and alternatives you need. Suitable for all school users, its clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms. Including specifically New Zealand English and Maori content, it also contains themed lists New Zealand terms. Dozens of word web pages offer a mind map approach with alternatives for commonly over-used words. ...Show more

The Godzone Dictionary - Of Favourite New Zealand Words and Phrases by Max Cryer

$35.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Reading Level: very good

This concise A-Z dictionary, now updated in a new expanded edition, is a quick and easy reference to understanding the words and phrases that make the New Zealand language and speech patterns so different. Language expert Max Cryer not only provides helpful definitions for the various entries, but also sheds light on their origins. Slang words feature heavily, while a key feature of the book is the large number of Māori words that have become part of the common language over the years. Popular names of sports teams are also included, while an appendix of New Zealand acronyms completes the book. ...Show more

India Phrasebook & Dictionary 2e by Jodie Martire; Shahara Ahmed; Quentin Frayne; Lonely Planet Publications Staff

$24.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Phrasebook Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's #1 phrasebook publisher* Lonely Planet India Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Get more from your trip with easy-to-find phrases for eating lik e a Maharaja, joining in with some of the multitude of festivals and celebrations throughout the country, and bargaining your way through the thousands of colourful markets; all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now Coverage Includes: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Marwari (Rajasthani), Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Organised by language, this one-stop resource makes travelling through multiple countries simple. With each language you can: Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 400-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides Inside Lonely Planet India Phrasebook & Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues Language map for quick reference Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, pronunciations, reading tips, grammar rules, common language difficulties Practical - sightseeing, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at-the-market, at- the-bar, dishes, ingredients The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet India Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized, comprehensive multi-language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture. Looking for just a few of the languages covered in this phrasebook? Check out Lonely Planet's individual phrasebooks for Hindi, Urdu & Bengali. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Shahara Ahmed, Madhu Thaker, Richard Delacy, Hari Prasad Nadig, Omkar N Koul, Bert Naik, Amrit Parmar, Aruna Magier and PAEN Language Services. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet is the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, and has been connecting travellers and locals for over 25 years with phrasebooks for 120 languages, more than any other publisher With an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community, Lonely Planet enables curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves. The world awaits *#1 phrasebook publisher. Source: Nielsen Bookscan UK, US & AUS ...Show more

Collins Bradford's Pocket Crossword Solver's Dictionary by Anne R. Bradford

$17.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

This crossword dictionary is the only one compiled by a real author based on over 50 years of analyzing crossword clues. It offers instant help with both cryptic and quick crosswords. With over 125,000 solutions listed in an A-Z format, it is the perfect resource when you are stuck. Whether you are on t he go or at home, its portable size and clear layout makes it extremely easy to use. ...Show more

Collins Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary by Anne R. Bradford

$35.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

Featured on BBC 4 radio as one of the Five Great Works of Reference I couldn't be without it - Editor of the Times crossword The UK's bestselling, best-loved crossword dictionary, the new edition of Bloomsbury's Crossword Dictionary contains over 200,000 entries, including synonyms, anagrams and plays on words listed under 18,000 headwords, arranged alphabetically. What makes this book unique is crossword enthusiast Anne Stibbs' 35 years of careful analysis of real crossword clues. This is why Bloomsbury's includes so many obscure words and puns, unlisted in other crossword dictionaries. ...Show more

Collins Gem New Zealand Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries

$15.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Collins Gem Ser.

Concise Oxford English Dictionary (12th ed. HB) by Oxford Dictionaries

$95.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

100 years after its first publication, the twelfth edition of this world-famous bestseller gives the most up-to-date picture of the English language today. The original 1911 edition, revolutionary at the time for its focus on current English and its use of illustrative examples, combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This centenary edition continues this ground-breaking tradition, giving you rich authoritative coverage of English as it is used today. Includes 12 months' access to Oxford Dictionaries Online at oxforddictionaries.com. This edition includes a bonus booklet detailing the history of the Oxford Concise Dictionary. ...Show more

Collins English Thesaurus Pocket Edition - 7th Edition

$25.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Reading Level: very good

The ideal word finder with a wide range of up-to-date entries, a generous choice of synonyms, and thousands of antonyms, giving unrivalled everyday language coverage for a thesaurus of its size. The hard-wearing cover makes it an ideal reference book for carrying to school or work. The perfect book for anyone stuck for words, writing essays or reports, marketing copy and work emails. This new edition provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. All main words are clearly distinguished and the most helpful synonyms in each entry are given first and highlighted to ensure you find what you're looking for in the shortest time. With key antonyms included for many entries and the unique supplement, this is the ideal one-stop word reference for every home and office. 128,000 synonyms and antonyms ...Show more

New Zealand Pocket Oxford Dictionary (Second Ed O/P) by Tony Deverson (ed)

$39.95 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

This extensive and versatile dictionary provides an unrivalled and more authoritative coverage of New Zealand and International English than any other pocket dictionary. • over 60,000 headwords • several hundred borrowings from te reo Maori are included • word origins for most entries • in-text panels p rovide guidance on usage, grammar, syntax, punctuation, and style • comprehensive coverage of New Zealand flora and fauna, and terms of historical importance • pronunciation given for most headwords, using a simple respelling system which avoids symbols. ...Show more

The Oxford Quick Reference Spelling Dictionary by Maurice Waite (ed.)

$17.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

Based on the text of the Oxford Minidictionary of Spelling, and featuring a brand new spell-it-right guide, this dictionary provides even more guidance on correct usage of the English language. With detailed information on American English spelling, hyphenation points, geographical names, etc., it is th e essential reference book for anybody wanting quick and straightforward answers to their spelling queries. ...Show more

Collins English Dictionary - New Zealand Edition (10th rev. ed Gift Ed) by eds.

$110.00 NZD

$149.99 (26% off)

Category: Dictionaries

Collins is proud to announce a major new edition of its flagship dictionary. Updated with the latest terms to enter the language, the dictionary is not only comprehensive and authoritative, but also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English. Collins New Zealand Dictionary is a r ich source of words for everyone who loves language. This new gift edition includes the latest words to enter the English language as well as a wide range of biographical entries. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English. A clear, two-colour page design helps to make this dictionary accessible and easy to use, and the new virtual thumb tab makes it even easier to find the entry you are looking for. The dictionary includes a supplement on words on the cusp of entering the language, as well as an extended essay on how English has changed in the last 30 years, and looking forwards to the next 30 years. All definitions, examples, idioms, and usage notes are based on the Collins Corpus - our unrivalled and constantly updated 2.5 billion-word database of today's English - making it an authoritative and up-to-the-minute reference source. ...Show more