A fresh new look for the Oxford Very First Dictionary which introduces children aged 4+ to the features of a dictionary in an appealing way. The dictionary has over 300 familiar words each with a simple definition & an illustration which reinforces the definition. Each page is clearly laid out so it is easy to pick out the main features
- the alphabet down the side of the page the letter of the page you are on in red. A lovely extra for this age level is the illustrated opening letter
- A shows a juicy apple B shows some buzzing bees. There is also a fully illustrated section at the end with vocabulary on topics related to first learning e.g. colours numbers shapes days & months as well as a list of common words & a simple introduction to grammar with a list of verbs or 'doing words'. This is a great introduction to the world of dictionaries. For free downloadable fun word games puzzles & activities go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website.

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Make notes & jot down your daily thoughts in this Oxford Project Book. The book features punched paper for filing with perforated edges & 4 movable dividers. There is also a spiro-bound spine meaning you can turn over the pages with ease & the 90gsm quality paper means you can use both sides of the page without the ink showing through. ...

Oxford Elementary Learner's Dictionary explains 19 000 words phrases & meanings & identifies the 2 000 most important words in English so students know which words to prioritize. Notes alert students to words whose spelling students often confuse or explain points that are particularly difficult for Arabic-speaking learners. Other Notes give extra help with grammar pronunciation & spelling. The CD-ROM

Includes:: the full dictionary with the option to search words in either English or Arabic a Picture Dictionary exercises language games & access to a free PET & KET test.

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Acclaimed by language professionals the world over the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary leads the field. The dictionary is based on the statistical evidence of vast electronic databanks of real language both written & spoken making it the most comprehensive reliable & up-to-date dictionary of French & English available today. & now it has even better coverage of the language with enhanced treatment of acronyms & EU terminology as well as thousands of new words in both English & French. The dictionary is a must for any serious student of the French language. It is tailored to the needs of the market in consultation with key academic advisors. This edition contains even more useful information for the language student abroad
- sample bills & rent agreements help you orientate yourself in a new culture. Alternatively it is an essential reference tool for the shelves of a second home. The Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary is the most complete & up-to-date dictionary of its size. This dictionary

Includes:: 12 months access* to Oxfords premium French / English online dictionary service Oxford Language Dictionaries Online so you can find accurate translations & extra resources wherever you are. The site is regularly updated with the latest new words & meanings from Oxfords modern languages research programme the Oxford Languages Tracker. You can also hear audio pronunciations & improve your language skills with online cultural notes guides to writing & much more. * Available in selected markets (UK Europe Australia Canada & South Africa). Terms & conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.


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The third edition of the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary is the most complete & up-to-date Italian dictionary available now with a colour design & layout. With over 300 000 words & phrases & 450 000 translations & packed full of grammatical & usage information for both languages it is the most authoritative Italian bilingual dictionary available. Developed through consultation with academic advisors it has been compiled using the latest technology to search millions of words of web-based text identifying the most recent additions to Italian & English & changes in usage. Hundreds of new words & updated translations have been added in both Italian & English covering subjects from politics & industry to techology & ecology. in addition the 7 000 most frequently used words in Italian are highlighted to help you learn essential vocabulary. New & updated cultural notes provide lively & interesting information on life in the Italian-speaking & English-speaking worlds. This edition also

Includes:: an extensive guide to correspondence which

Includes:: sample letters emails CVs & help with text messaging. There are notes throughout the A-Z text to warn of sensitive vocabulary to alert you to key differences between Italian & English & to show how words such as with & before are used in different contexts. This edition retains such popular features as quick-reference verb tables & lists of vocabulary on topics such as seasons rivers & sports. It is an indespensible reference tool for all serious students of Italian at university level & beyond & for those who need an authoritative & comprehensive guide to Italian. This dictionary

Includes:: 12 months access* to Oxfords premium Italian / English online dictionary service Oxford Language Dictionaries Online so you can find accurate translations & extra resources wherever you are. The site is regularly updated with the latest new words & meanings from Oxfords modern languages research programme the Oxford Languages Tracker. You can also hear audio pronunciations & improve your language skills with online cultural notes guides to writing & much more. * Terms & conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.





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Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities & this fantastic walking guide to Oxfordshire features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all the practical detail you need accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history & wildlife of the area as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with local points of interest & places to stop for refreshments & every walk is given a summary of distance time gradient level of difficulty type of surface & access landscape dog friendliness parking & public toilets. ...

This book is part of a collection of true stories from around the world which are guaranteed to capture your pupils imaginations & develop their reading skills. Oxford Reading Tree True Stories are written by well-known authors & are full of stunning illustrations & photography. This book is also available as part of a mixed pack of 6 different books or a class pack of 36 books of the same Oxford Reading Tree stage. Each book pack comes with a free copy of invaluable teaching notes. ...

Oxygen has had extraordinary effects on life. Three hundred million years ago in Carboniferous times dragonflies grew as big as seagulls with wingspans of nearly a metre. Researchers claim they could have flown only if the air had contained more oxygen than today
- probably as much as 35 per cent. Giant spiders tree-ferns marine rock formations & fossil charcoals all tell the same story. High oxygen levels may also explain the global firestorm that contributed to the demise of the dinosaurs after the asteroid impact. The strange & profound effects that oxygen has had on the evolution of life pose a riddle which this book sets out to answer. Oxygen is a toxic gas. Divers breathing pure oxygen at depth suffer from convulsions & lung injury. Fruit flies raised at twice normal atmospheric levels of oxygen live half as long as their siblings. Reactive forms of oxygen known as free radicals are thought to cause ageing in people. Yet if atmospheric oxygen reached 35 per cent in the Carboniferous why did it promote exuberant growth instead of rapid ageing & death? Oxygen takes the reader on an enthralling journey as gripping as a thriller as it unravels the unexpected ways in which oxygen spurred the evolution of life & death. The book explains far more than the size of ancient insects: it shows how oxygen underpins the origin of biological complexity the birth of photosynthesis the sudden evolution of animals the need for two sexes the accelerated ageing of cloned animals like Dolly the sheep & the surprisingly long lives of bats & birds. Drawing on this grand evolutionary canvas Oxygen offers fresh perspectives on our own lives & deaths explaining modern killer diseases why we age & what we can do about it. Advancing revelatory new ideas following chains of evidence the book ranges through many disciplines from environmental sciences to molecular medicine. The result is a captivating vision of contemporary science & a humane synthesis of our place in nature. This remarkable book will redefine the way we think about the world.
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Oysters are older than us older than grass. They have been present at every turn of human history. They have inspired great writers painters cooks sustained whole communities & fashioned legend & history. Their pearls have funded empires & caused the invention of modern-day slavery. The evidence oysters leave behind shows us there was a seafaring empire along Western Europe before the Romans & that the world was colonised not west to east but south to north. We were not cavemen at all but covemen exploring the world along the coastlines because oysters were a sign of a safe & healthy marine economy. Besides being an unusual species in themselves oysters provide a fascinating insight into how the world has evolved. From pleasure pearls politics piracy piety & poverty this book will reveal a whole array of incredible facts you never knew before. ...

In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Dorothy & her faithful dog Toto find themselves far from home in a strange land called Oz after their Kansas house is swept away by a cyclone. Here they meet the Munchkins & join the Scarecrow Tin Woodman & the Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City where the all-powerful Wizard of Oz lives. Can he help Dorothy return home? In The Marvellous Land of Oz a young boy named Tip escapes from a witch & sets out to explore land of Oz. Along the way he meets the Scarecrow & Tin Woodman as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead & the Wooden Sawhorse. Eventually Tip's journey takes him to the Emerald City where he realizes that his life will be changed forever. In Ozma of Oz Dorothy is sailing to Australia when a huge storm washes her overboard. She only survives by clinging to a chicken crate. Eventually she & a yellow hen named Billina wash up on the magic shore of Ev where they meet the mechanical man Tik Tok. But Dorothy & Billina are taken prisoner by the evil Nome King who has captured the royal family of Ev. Only Ozma of Oz can save them but will she be in time? ...