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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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Oxford Pocket American Dictionary of Current English (New Look for Oxford Dictionaries) by Oxford Dictionaries Staff, Frank R. Abate, Oxford University Press Paperback, 488 Pages, Published 2002 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-515082-7, ISBN: 0-19-515082-1 "Based on a vast database of over two hundred million words, the Oxford Pocket American Dictionary of Current English offers superb coverage of American English. Oxford's U.S. Dictionaries Program has taken a state-of-the-art approach to the design of reference works, focusing on the words users most commonly encounter, and omitting those rarely used. All Oxford American dictionaries use an easy-to-use respelling system to show how entri ..." |
 | | 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 . ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Easy Italian Bilingual Dictionary (English and Italian Edition) by Frank R. Abate, National Textbook Company, Raffaele A. Dioguardi, Ralph Dioguardi Paperback, 444 Pages, Published 1996 by Ntc Pub Group ISBN-13: 978-0-8442-0554-0, ISBN: 0-8442-0554-0 "The "Easy Italian Bilingual Dictionary" is a convenient and portable dictionary with just the words you need in Italian and English. Easy-to-Understand definitions make the dictionary very user-friendly." |
 | | 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 ..." |
 | | Easy German Bilingual Dictionary (English and German Edition) by Frank R. Abate, Erick P. Byrd Paperback, 464 Pages, Published 1996 by Mcgraw-Hill Companies ISBN-13: 978-0-8442-0553-3, ISBN: 0-8442-0553-2 "This dictionary lists and defines the vocabulary the beginner first encounters in courses and real conversation. Easy German grammar, maps, illustrations and useful appendices make it simple to find the information you want." |
 | | DK Oxford American Dictionary(1st Edition) by Inc Dk Publishing, Frank R. Abate, Oxford University Press, Christopher Davis Hardcover, 1,008 Pages, Published 2000 by Dk Adult ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-6367-8, ISBN: 0-7894-6367-9 "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 ..." |
 | | Proper Names Master Index A Comprehensive Index of More Than 200,000 Proper Names That Appear As Entries in Standard Reference Works by Frank R. Abate, Ladislav Zgusta Hardcover, 1,915 Pages, Published 1997 by Omnigraphics ISBN-13: 978-1-55888-837-1, ISBN: 1-55888-837-3 "For researchers seeking information and librarians trying to answer questions about a wide range of proper names, this new reference identifies some 350,000 entries in more than 60 widely held reference sources to consult for information on 200,000 proper names. Biographical resources and entries for most historical persons are not indexed, since they are already covered in existing index resources. PNMI identifies sources of informatio ..." |
 | | 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, ..." |
 | | Random House Word Menu(Updated) Revised and by Stephen D. Glazier, Frank R. Abate Paperback, 767 Pages, Published 1996 by Random House Reference ISBN-13: 978-0-679-44963-8, ISBN: 0-679-44963-9 "A revolutionary tool that has changed the way we use words, the Random House Word Menu functions in four ways: it is a thesaurus with definitions; a dictionary divided into word categories; a reverse dictionary; and a collection of glossaries. A writer's right hand and a browser's delight, this reference contains thousands of entries in over 800 categories." |
 | | American Places Dictionary Appendices and Index by Frank R. Abate Published 1994 ISBN-13: 978-1-55888-124-2, ISBN: 1-55888-124-7 |
 | | Pronouncing Dictionary of Proper Names Pronunciations for More Than 23,000 Proper Names, Selected for Currency, Frequency, or Difficulty of Pronunciation by John K. Bollard, Frank R. Abate, Katherine M. Isaacs Hardcover, 894 Pages, Published 1992 by Omnigraphics ISBN-13: 978-1-55888-311-6, ISBN: 1-55888-311-8 "Book by Bollard, John K., Isaacs, Katherine M., Abate, Frank R." |
 | | The New Oxford American Dictionary Book and CD-ROM package (New Look for Oxford Dictionaries) by Elizabeth J. Jewell, Frank R. Abate Hardcover, 2,064 Pages, Published 2001 by Oxford University Press, Usa ISBN-13: 978-0-19-515060-5, ISBN: 0-19-515060-0 "Now available together, the New Oxford American Dictionary, CD and print edition offer complete access to this unrivaled work. Containing more than 250,000 definitions and 9,000 biographical and geographical entries, NOAD provides the most accurate and richly descriptive picture of American English ever offered. The CD-ROM version gives dictionary users what they really need from an electronic dictionary--easy, intuitive interaction wit ..." |
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