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The New Oxford American Dictionary
by Oxford University Press, Elizabeth J. Jewell, Frank R. Abate, Frank Abate
Hardcover, 2,023 Pages, Published 2001 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-511227-6, ISBN: 0-19-511227-X

"An American dictionary--in the Oxford tradition. Produced by Oxford's U.S. Dictionaries Program, and drawing on the expertise of scores of American scholars and advisors, The New Oxford American Dictionary sets the standard of excellence for lexicography in this country. Here is the most accurate and richly descriptive picture of American English ever offered in any dictionary. Oxford's American editors drew on our 200-million-word d ..."






Connecticut Trivia
by Frank Abate
192 Pages, Published 2001 by Thomas Nelson
ISBN-13: 978-1-4185-7151-1, ISBN: 1-4185-7151-2

"... was also a gold medalist for the U.S.a. basketball team in 2000? A. Ray Allen. Q. The new haven Knights play in what minor hockey league? A. United hockey League. Q. What UConn player was named the Most Outstanding player of the 1999 NCAA Final Four basketball tournament? A. Richard Hamilton. Q. What USTAsanctioned event is played annually in new haven at the Connecticut tennis Center? A. The pilot pen tournament. Q. What was K ..."






DK Illustrated Oxford Dictionary(Updated)
by Dk Publishing, Christopher Davis, Frank Abate
Hardcover, 1,008 Pages, Published 2003 by Dorling Kindersley / Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-9359-0, ISBN: 0-7894-9359-4

"Combining the expertise of Oxford University Press with DK's genius in illustrated home reference, we have produced the Illustrated Oxford Dictionary a dictionary brimming with information. First published in 1998, this edition has been fully revised and updated to include 187,000 entries and definitions, 4,500 illustrations, as well as 600 illustrated feature panels on everything from cnidarians to woodwind instruments."






The New Oxford American Dictionary on CD-ROM
by Frank Abate
Cd, 4 Pages, Published 2001 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-515061-2, ISBN: 0-19-515061-9






Collins Pocket Webster's Dictionary,(2nd Edition)
(Collins Language)
by Harpercollins Publishers, Frank Abate
Paperback, 640 Pages, Published 2007 by Collins Reference
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-114192-8, ISBN: 0-06-114192-5

"Collins Pocket Webster's Dictionary has been updated with the newest words that have entered the language and still caries all the words you need for everyday use—the perfect dictionary for school, work, or home use.Clear color layout for maximum ease of use Thousands of entries, including current phrases and constructions Pronunciations for every entry Meanings, derivates, and usage clearly indicated"






Dk Illustrated Oxford Dictionary(1st Edition)
by Dorling Kindersley, Not Stated
Hardcover, 1,056 Pages, Published 1998 by Oxford Univ Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-7513-1110-5, ISBN: 0-7513-1110-3






Webster's Dictionary
(Collins Reference Library)
by Frank Abate, Jennifer Sagala
Paperback, Published 2002 by Collins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-085171-2, ISBN: 0-06-085171-6

"Book by Collins"






The Oxford Desk Dictionary of People and Places
by Frank R. Abate
Hardcover, 879 Pages, Published 2000 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-513872-6, ISBN: 0-19-513872-4

"Dictionaries are all about editorial choices, and this is especially true for dictionaries of biography and geography, because there are far more people and places in the world--now and from times past--than can possibly be contained in one volume. Compare the Oxford Desk Dictionary of People and Places with a full-sized biographical dictionary, such as the Merriam-Webster edition, and you'll note dramatic differences. In overall numbe ..."






HarperCollins Compact Dictionary & Thesaurus(1st Edition)
(Harpercollins Compact Dictionaries)
by Harpercollins Publishers, Frank Abate, Jennifer Sagala, M. Paige Weber
Hardcover, 864 Pages, Published 2003 by Collins Reference
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-053691-6, ISBN: 0-06-053691-8

"HarperCollins Compact Dictionary & Thesaurus offersMatching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page for one-stop lookupMore than 45,000 short, clear definitionsA generous choice of alternative words, with 130,000 thesaurus synonymsUp-to-date language notes giving advice on English usageThe most modern take on the English language available: modern meanings shown first"






The Oxford American Desk Dictionary(1st Edition)
(Oxford Desk Reference Series)
by Frank R. Abate
Hardcover, 816 Pages, Published 1998 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-512673-0, ISBN: 0-19-512673-4

"Based on a database of American English compiled in the U.S., The Oxford American Desk Dictionary is completely up to date and designed for today's quick-reference needs. This superb dictionary also features more than 200 detailed illustrations (commissioned for this 1998 edition), helpful in-text Usage Notes, and hundreds of lively, informative Word Histories. Features: * More than 100,000 entries and definitions * New words and s ..."






Connecticut Trivia(1st Edition)
by Frank R. Abate
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2001 by Thomas Nelson
ISBN-13: 978-1-55853-925-9, ISBN: 1-55853-925-5

"Test your Connecticut smarts with this engaging trivia book! Connecticut Trivia is filled with fascinating questions and answers about the history, culture, people, and places of the great state of Connecticut. You’ll discover: - What 1639 document is considered the first written constitution for democracy - How many states the size of Connecticut would fit in Alaska - The common name of Physeter catodon, the state animal - The fi ..."






Oxford Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus
by Frank R. Abate
Paperback, 972 Pages, Published 1999 by Oxford University Press, Usa
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-513097-3, ISBN: 0-19-513097-9

"A unique new reference that combined the best features of both dictionary and thesaurus, The Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus was the first American reference work to offer integrated dictionary and thesaurus entries. Now this revolutionary volume is available in a convenient paperback format that is perfect for the casual user. Rather than forcing readers to flip between the thesaurus for synonyms and the dictionary for definitions, The ..."






The Oxford American Dictionary of Current English(3rd Edition)
(New Look for Oxford Dictionaries)
by Frank R. Abate, Not Available
Hardcover, 1,008 Pages, Published 1999 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-513374-5, ISBN: 0-19-513374-9

"Based on a vast database of some 200 million words, The Oxford American Dictionary of Current English offers superb coverage of American English. Its features include: * 180,000 concise definitions and entries * Grammar, Style, and Usage Notes give guidance on correct English * Hundreds of Word Histories provide fascinating background to our language * 225 illustrations, commissioned by Oxford's US Dictionaries Program, add im ..."






The Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus
The Ultimate Language Reference for American Readers
by Oxford University Press, Frank R. Abate
Hardcover, 1,856 Pages, Published 1996 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-509949-2, ISBN: 0-19-509949-4

"We all know the feeling: trying to find a synonym for a word, we turn to a thesaurus and find a group of words that might be right, but the thesaurus doesn't provide us with definitions. So, we then turn to the dictionary to check the meanings for the entire list of new synonyms and, after much flipping back and forth between thesaurus and dictionary, finally decide upon an alternative. Neither book, by itself, provides the full range o ..."






Crossword Puzzle Dictionary(6th Edition)
Sixth Edition
by Andrew Swanfeldt, Frank R. Abate
Paperback, 858 Pages, Published 1995 by Collins Reference
Bargain Price
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-272053-5, ISBN: 0-06-272053-8

"More than 1/3 million answer wordsEasiest to useEasiest on the eyesHere is the work that made all other puzzle dictionaries obsolete. Its unique Instant Finder System saves you time-consuming searches through the long, jumbled paragraphs of words that are so common in other crossword puzzle dictionaries. Suppose your clue is a six-letter word for RAGE: just turn to that entry and your eye immediately picks out the bold number 6. Now ..."






McGraw-Hill's Italian Student Dictionary(2nd Edition)
(McGraw-Hill Dictionary)
by Raffaele A. Dioguardi, Frank R. Abate, Sanders Sanders
Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2008 by Mcgraw-Hill Education
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-159233-8, ISBN: 0-07-159233-4

"Your best first reference to the Italian language As you begin studying the Italian language, you need a reliable bilingual dictionary with the basic words you need, not the advanced terms you don't. With McGraw-Hill's Italian Student Dictionary you'll find what you need quickly and easily--without being overwhelmed with text. This book features: 3,500 essential words, each with grammatical information, easy-to-use pronunciation guide, ..."






DK Illustrated Oxford Dictionary(1st Edition)
by Dk Publishing, Frank R. Abate, Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Hardcover, 1,008 Pages, Published 1998 by Dk Adult
ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-3557-6, ISBN: 0-7894-3557-8

"Most dictionaries seem lopsided--words, words, words! What about the right side of your brain? If you've ever been frustrated with a written definition that didn't quite evoke the sweaty, dirty reality of its subject, the DK Illustrated Oxford Dictionary should have a place on your reference shelf. Created by the image wizards at Dorling Kindersley and the emperors of etymology at Oxford University Press, this 1,000-page tome contains 1 ..."






The Oxford Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus
by Frank R. Abate
Hardcover, 992 Pages, Published 1997 by Oxford University Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-511214-6, ISBN: 0-19-511214-8

"Critically acclaimed as a unique new reference combining the best features of both dictionary and thesaurus, The Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus was the first American reference work to offer integrated dictionary and thesaurus entries. Neither a dictionary nor a thesaurus can, by itself, provide the reader with the full range of word choices. Rather than forcing readers to flip between the thesaurus for synonyms and the dictionary for ..."






Ntc's Beginner's German and English Dictionary(1st Edition)
(Language - German)
by Frank R. Abate, Erick P. Byrd, National Textbook Company
Paperback, 512 Pages, Published 1995 by Mcgraw-Hill
ISBN-13: 978-0-8442-2497-8, ISBN: 0-8442-2497-9

"Aimed at overseas students seeking a college education in the United States, this book covers every step in the administration process, including getting the necess ary forms, taking required tests, and preparing financial in formation. '"






Dictionary of Uncommon Words(Reprint)
(A Wynwood Lexicon)
by Laurence Urdang, Anne Ryle, Frank R. Abate, Tanya H. Lee
Paperback, 795 Pages, Published 1991 by Wynwood Pr
ISBN-13: 978-0-922066-63-6, ISBN: 0-922066-63-9

"270. METALS 389 Metaphysics ... See 312. PHILOSOPHY; 392. THEOLOGY. 271. METEORITES 390 See also 25. ASTRONOMY. Meteorology ... See 417. WEATHER. Microbes . ..."



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