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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Merriam-Webster Incorporated
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For most handhelds, you must have additional memory in the form of at least a 64 MB storage card in order to use this dictionary. But, if you do, you can be sure that it'll be worth the space. We strongly recommend using a desktop card reader to install this book directly to an expansion card. Using the HotSync software to install to an expansion card on a Palm OS handheld may take several hours; installing using a desktop card reader will take only a few minutes. No expansion card?... more info>>
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Electronic Pocket Oxford English Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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This dictionary is ideal for everyone needing clear and accessible information on today's English. With over 140,000 words, including phrases, derivatives and idioms in more than 30,000 definitions, it provides a comprehensive coverage of everyday English. The meanings are given in a plain and straightforward style. Usage notes give guidance on points of grammar, usage, and spelling. Concise and useful information on interesting aspects of word origins is provided, avoiding technical terminology... more info>> (Published: 2003)
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Webster's New World College Dictionary [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Hungry Minds
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With over 160,000 entries, the Fourth Edition of Webster's New World College Dictionary represents the finest linguistic scholarship, years of dedicated effort, and an unswerving commitment to clear, readable, precise, up-to-date, and reliable information. Here is a truly modern dictionary--your trusted guide to contemporary usage. (Published: 2001)
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Pocket Oxford Spanish English Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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Over 90,000 words and phrases and over 130,000 translations. Derived from the universally acclaimed Oxford Spanish Dictionary, this dictionary is designed to meet the needs of students in their senior year, or studying for their Higher, or AS and A level qualification, as well as adult learners, and also business users. It is the only dictionary at this level to give detailed coverage of Spanish from 20 of the principal Spanish-speaking areas of the world. Readership: Anyone doing a practical co... more info>>
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Random House Webster's American Dictionary [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Random House Reference
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[NOTE: Palm Reader Pro is required to read this eBook.] The #1 best-selling Random House Webster's pocket reference title, now completely revised and updated, has some 40,000 entries, including hundreds of new words and meanings. Every entry has been reviewed for clarity and conciseness, and 80% have been rewritten. (Published: 2002)
Words: 150000 - Reading Time: 428-600 min.
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Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Mark Di Vincenzo
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Mark Di Vincenzo knows the best times of the day, the week, the month, the year, and a life to do a variety of things--and he shares his amazing expertise in Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon. A fascinating, entertaining, and eminently useful compendium of everything from the mundane (the best time of day to go grocery shopping, the best day to buy an iPod, the best month to visit Disney World) to the serious (the best time to buy or sell a home, to get married), Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at N... more info>>
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How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by James Wesley Rawles
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The definitive guide on how to prepare for any crisis--from global financial collapse to a pandemic It would only take one unthinkable event to disrupt our way of life. If there is a terrorist attack, a global pandemic, or sharp currency devaluation--you may be forced to fend for yourself in ways you've never imagined. Where would you get water? How would you communicate with relatives who live in other states? What would you use for fuel? Survivalist expert James Wesley, Rawles, author of Patri... more info>>
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Oxford Paperback Thesaurus [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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300,000 entries
This thesaurus covers nearly one-third of a million alternative and opposite words. The most useful alternative word is given first, opposites and related terms are clearly marked, and thousands of example sentences help users select the right word. There is clear labelling of informal, dialect, literary, and technical words.
(Published: 2003)
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Pocket Oxford-Duden German English Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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Over 90,000 words and phrases, 115,000 translations Derived from the universally acclaimed Oxford-Duden German Dictionary, this dictionary is designed specifically to meet the needs of students in their first years of studying German, whether at school or college. It is also indispensable for business users, whether as a travel or desk dictionary. All the new German spellings have been incorporated into the text. Readership: This is the ideal dictionary for Higher, AS and A level students; adult... more info>>
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10 Days to a Sharper Memory [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Lenny Laskowski
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Remember names, details, and facts with the most effective memory system ever. The step-by-step guide that assesses your present memory quotient and shows you how your memory works, "10 Days to a Sharper Memory" will help you:--Remember the names and faces of people you meet--Establish a system for remembering everything from famous quotes to where you parked the car--Remember dates, telephone numbers, addresses, prices, and more--Use ingenious systems and techniques to memorize facts--Keep your... more info>>
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Electronic Pocket Oxford English French Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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With over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations this beginner-level dictionary is the most up-to-date small dictionary of French available. In order to provide extra help, frequently used words that can be difficult to master are given a special layout and usage notes to help you use them correctly. Warning labels mark words which are informal or slang, so you know to use them with care. Attractive easy-access layout helps you find the right words and translations quickly and easily". [PUBLIS... more info>>
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Electronic Pocket Oxford French English Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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With over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations this beginner-level dictionary is the most up-to-date small dictionary of French available. In order to provide extra help, frequently used words that can be difficult to master are given a special layout and usage notes to help you use them correctly. Warning labels mark words which are informal or slang, so you know to use them with care. Attractive easy-access layout helps you find the right words and translations quickly and easily. [PUBLISH... more info>>
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New American Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Philip D. Morehead
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Published in hardcover as The Penguin Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form, this new paperback edition of the 20-million-copy bestselling thesaurus has been fully revised, expanded, and updated for the modern home, school, or office.
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Oxymoronica [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Mardy Grothe
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ox-y-mor-on-i-ca (OK-se-mor-ON-uh-ca) noun, plural: Any variety of tantalizing, self-contradictory statements or observations that on the surface appear false or illogical, but at a deeper level are true, often profoundly true. See also oxymoron, paradox.examples:"Melancholy is the pleasure of being sad."Victor Hugo"To lead the people, walk behind them."Lao-tzu"You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap."Dolly PartonYou won't find the word "oxymoronica" in any dictionary (at least n... more info>>
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Pocket Oxford English Spanish Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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Over 90,000 words and phrases and over 130,000 translations. Derived from the universally acclaimed Oxford Spanish Dictionary, this dictionary is designed to meet the needs of students in their senior year, or studying for their Higher, or AS and A level qualification, as well as adult learners, and also business users. It is the only dictionary at this level to give detailed coverage of Spanish from 20 of the principal Spanish-speaking areas of the world. Readership: Anyone doing a practical co... more info>>
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training, 2nd Edi [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Pamela Dennison
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Spare the punishment and raise a happy, well-behaved dogThe Complete Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training, Second Edition, replaces the standard punishment-based training methods that have potential consequences for puppies and limited effectiveness with older dogs. This guide demonstrates positive training methods, based on a system of rewards and encouragement, to teach basic commands and housetraining, and correct a host of problem behaviors. Readers will also learn loose-leash walking game... more info>>
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations [Secure Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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Over 9,000 entries from nearly 2,000 authors.
Offering all the authority and accuracy of the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, this indispensable source of reference has extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations.
(Published: 2003)
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The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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Includes more than 5,000 entries
This Dictionary covers metaphorical phrases, familiar sayings and proverbs, and similes, providing illustrative quotations from sources as varied as the Bible, the Spectator, and Agatha Christie. Explore the meanings and origins of such well-known idioms as 'set the world alight', 'cost an arm and a leg', 'once in a blue moon', and 'the tip of the iceberg'.
(Published: 2003)
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A Dictionary of World History [Secure Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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Contains over 4,700 entries, and covers 4,000 years of history. This new Oxford reference work is the most up-to-date dictionary of world history available in paperback. The generous coverage of all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day, makes this book the ideal guide both for students and the general reader. (Published: 2003)
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An Incomplete Education [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Judy Jones
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When it was originally published in 1987, An Incomplete Education became a surprise bestseller. Now this instant classic has been completely updated, outfitted with a whole new arsenal of indispensable knowledge on global affairs, popular culture, economic trends, scientific principles, and modern arts. Here's your chance to brush up on all those subjects you slept through in school, reacquaint yourself with all the facts you once knew (then promptly forgot), catch up on major developments in th... more info>>
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Best-Loved Chinese Proverbs (2nd Edition) [Secure Mobipocket/Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Theodora Lau
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By filling one's head instead of one's pocket, one cannot be robbed." The appeal of Chinese proverbs is profound and universal. With brevity, clarity, and simplicity, these carefully chosen words help pass wisdom and insight throughout the ages. This timeless, eloquent collection of proverbs offers fundamental truths about the natural world and the human condition, on subjects such as: Ability * Adversity * Beauty * Character * Conflict Cooperation * Deception * Defeat * Fortune * Greed * Happin... more info>>
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Concise Medical Dictionary [Secure Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Oxford University Press
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This best-selling dictionary is indispensable both as a home medical guide and as an aid for all those working in the medical and allied professions. The entries are clearly laid out and jargon-free, making the book both accessible and informative.
The terms and information in this dictionary follow UK general medical guidelines. It is important to receive advice from a doctor in relation to the taking of all prescribed medicines.
(Published: 2003)
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Concise Oxford English Dictionary [Secure Mobipocket]
by Catherine Soanes
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Authoritative and up to date, this eleventh edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, covering general and specialist words, literary, historical, and technical terms, and new words that have recently entered the language. In addition there are hundreds of helpful notes on grammar, punctuation, and usage, many of them new to this edition. New to this edition is also a fascinating Word Histories feature, telling the often bizarre stori... more info>>
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Don't Know Much About Literature [Secure Mobipocket/eReader (recommended)]
by Kenneth C. Davis
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From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web, a compelling compendium of history's most influential literary works and writers.... Did a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece? Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration? Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world? Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the conversation turns to the Odyssey, do you want to take a hike? Have no fear. For years, Kenneth... more info>>
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Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation [Secure Microsoft Reader/eReader (recommended)]
by Lynne Truss
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We all know the basics of punctuation. Or do we? A look at most neighborhood signage tells a different story. Through sloppy usage and low standards on the internet, in email, and now text messages, we have made proper punctuation an endangered species. In Eats, Shoots & Leaves, former editor Lynne Truss dares to say, in her delightfully urbane, witty, and very English way, that it is time to look at our commas and semicolons and see them as the wonderful and necessary things they are. This is a... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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