The Big Book of Words You Should Know: Over 3000 Words
Added by: wepr | Karma: 22388.38 | Coursebooks, E-Books, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias | 31 May 2013
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The Big Book of Words You Should Know: Over 3000 Words
The Big Book of Words You Should Know: Over 3,000 Words Every Person Should be Able to Use Do you know what quatrefoil and impolitic mean? What about halcyon or narcolepsy? This book is a handy, easy-to-read reference guide to the proper parlance for any situation.
Originating in India, the Gypsies arrived in Europe around the 14th century, spreading not only across the entirety of the continent but also immigrating to the Americas. The first Gypsy migration included farmworkers, blacksmiths, and mercenary soldiers, as well as musicians, fortune-tellers, and entertainers. At first, they were generally welcome as an interesting diversion to the dull routine of that period. Soon, however, they attracted the antagonism of the governing powers, as they have continually done throughout the following centuries.
Encyclopedia of Biodiversity: Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, 2nd Edition (7 Volume Set)
Added by: Anonymous | Karma: | Science literature, Dictionaries and Encyclopedias | 21 May 2013
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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity: Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, 2nd Edition (7 Volume Set)
The 7-volume Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Second Edition maintains the reputation of the highly regarded original, presenting the most current information available in this globally crucial area of research and study. It brings together the dimensions of biodiversity and examines both the services it provides and the measures to protect it. Major themes of the work include the evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in biodiversity.
Словарь содержит около 50 тыс. слов и словосочетаний. В словарь включена лексика по следующим темам: дипломатическая служба и протокол, консульская служба,