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This edition is out of print. Is there a polite way to 'shush' a chatty person at the movies? Is it rude to arrive at a dinner party without a gift? Is there such a thing as 'fashionably late'? How do I escape boring conversation? Are there conventions for addressing and signing business emails? And when is it unacceptable to answer my mobile phone?If you've ever pondered these kinds of questions, IT'S NOT ETIQUETTE: A GUIDE TO MODERN MANNERS gives you the answers to appropriate behaviour in the twenty-first century. Drawing on ... read more

The bible for debaters and their coaches. Nearly every high school and college in America has a debate club and/or a debate team. There are hundreds of competitions at the county and state level, culminating in heated national competitions. Yet, at many high schools and colleges, coaches are drawn from the history or English departments with little or no experience in the highly structured procedures of this popular discipline. And while competitive debate has been growing each year as a prime academic activity, there have been n... read more

Concise Encyclopedia: With 10,000 facts and figures separated into nine different sections, this authoritative reference book is invaluable for both home and school. Invaluable, fully updated family reference books packed with facts, figures, and quotable statistics. These compact-sized Encyclopedias contains over 1,000 colour photographs and illustrations. Thematically organised sections are packed with facts and information Thousands of full colour photographs, cut-away artworks, diagrams, and maps highlight amazing fea... read more

Carry the world in your pocket with this invaluable global guide. From the Atacama desert to the Zagros Mountains, there are detailed maps of every region in the world. Individual profiles of every nation give instant access to over 10,000 essential facts and figures, including details of geography, climate, society and economics, making this an indispensable source of reference. In addition to easy-to-use maps created using sophisticated terrain modelling, the book also features time zones, overseas territories and international ... read more

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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia is the perfect resource for information on the people, places, and events of yesterday and today. Students, teachers, and librarians can find fast facts combined with the quality and accuracy that have made Britannica the brand to trust. A tool for both the classroom and the library, no other desk reference can compare. 28,000 entries, condensed from the Encyclopædia Britannica®, in one volume! Over 2,000 photos, maps, tables, and drawings. Extended world coverage, from flags of every na... read more

This superb atlas details all the World's nations in over 60 maps of astonishing clarity, using unique landscape modelling. Global Facts and Statistics Detailed factfiles on all 193 nations of the World key global statistics time zones geographical comparisons full index-gazetteer with over 20,000 place names.

Whitaker's Concise Almanack 2004 is a reference library in one compact volume. A softbacked, condensed version of its big sister, Whitaker's Almanack, the Concise edition is packed with thousands of UK-centric facts, figures and statistics on a wide range of subjects. It is an easy to use, one-stop reference source to be used at home, in the office or in the classroom. Whether a reader needs to answer a crossword clue or help a child with their homework, Whitaker's Concise Almanack 2004 tells you everything you need to know about t... read more

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The Longman Active Study Dictionary is perfect for students making the from bilingual to monolingual dictionaries.

This new edition of Chambers Book of Facts is the most reliable source of up-todate information available. This full-featured reference boasts over 200,000 facts and figures covering 280 fields of interest, all arranged into 14 different subject areas, such as space, nations of the world, history, arts and culture, sports and games, and more. Information is presented in an appealing two-color layout using diagrams, tables, lists, and maps. Facts and figures are complemented by other valuable information, such as brief biographies ... read more

With the simple and effective techniques described in this book you can massively increase your ability to pass exams.

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Don't know your isosceles from your equilateral? Forgotten what actually happened in 1066? Do you know when you've left a participle hanging? And are you left slack-jawed when your children ask you what 'quid pro quo' means? Bewildered already? Fret no longer. HOMEWORK FOR GROWN-UPS is a brilliantly informative and entertaining book of old-school knowledge for adults. It swots up on mathematics (covering algebra, Pythagoras' theorem, prime numbers and the Fibonacci sequence), English grammar and literature (do you know how to rea... read more

This dictionary offers a rapid-reference page design separating parts of speech, word histories, phrases, and derivatives to make information easy to find. Modern meanings are placed first within each entry, and contemporary rules are given on question of usage.

This one-volume reference book contains background information, alphabetical references and articles on individual topics. The 111th edition has been substantially revised and includes special topics on ocean exploration, cult movies, Tolkien, the Afghan war and the current economic climate.