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Knowing one's origin coupled with an appropriate name gives one a sense of great pride and belonging. In the United States in particular most people with African ancestry have started moving away from the traditional English names which is a clear sign that there is a yearning to associate with mother Africa. The beginning of this major shift came with the acceptance of Islam and the push for equality among the races. The names carefully chosen for...
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The idea for this dictionary on medical terms originated as an extension to the reference books that V&S Publishers has brought out on physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, general science, economics, and commerce. These dictionaries will serve as a side-table reference tool for medical students, healthcare workers, paramedics and professionals, and as a first-hand home medical guide for anyone seeking to understand the meaning of terms used in...
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This dictionary of management includes the main terminology used in business, plus many more frequently used expressions found in business and management. The definitions are designed to be short, simple, precise and accurate; and have been placed in alphabetical order from A to Z. This concise dictionary will meet everyone's needs on management terminology, theories, definitions from various fields of business, and management, including jargon, abbreviations,...
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Secure your twelve and twenty-four-word seed phrase from prying eyes.Self-custody is the goal.The problem is that private keys are compromised when seen by unauthorized eyes.The solution?Obfuscate the seed so that only the owner or a trusted party knows how to decipher the seed.Check out some of our solutions at bitcoin seed book dot com
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We see application of science everywhere. Whether we are aware or not, science application plays a big part in our daily lives. While you are reading this page, an important element of optical science is in use. Electricity, for example, is one of the most important science discoveries ever made. As we walk in the public, we see almost everyone carrying a cellular phone. This is an application of electronics & communications technology. To remain...
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This concise dictionary will meet all your needs on computer terms including hardware, software, equipment, devices, jargon and abbreviations; in fact any of the vocabulary you might expect to find in a computer dictionary. This dictionary includes, in alphabetical order, important terms connected with computing – acronyms, programming languages, tools, architectures, operating systems, theory, mathematics, telecoms, institutions, companies, projects,...
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Este es un diccionario bastante atípico. En principio, se trata de una obra pensada para ayudar a los visitantes argentinos a comprender palabras y expresiones uruguayas como boniato, lampazo, champión o caldera. Pero ¿es solo eso?
Su subtítulo, Pequeño diccionario ilustrado de uruguayismos para porteños, bien podría haber sido Pequeño diccionario para el desprolijo que todo rioplatense lleva dentro, y resultaría un buen complemento. O Pequeño...
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This Dictionary of Commerce provides clear and concise definitions and key concepts from the field of commerce and business. This dictionary will become the standard reference for students, researchers, academics and other practitioners. New terms that have come into frequent use are also included in this dictionary. In order to enhance the readers' knowledge and bring about more relevance, many examples and graphs have been used along with the definitions...
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Why do we describe something as "A-1", "a lame duck", or "straight from the horse's mouth"? Why is someone's behaviour said to be "beyond the pale"? What is the original meaning of the word "treacle"? This book explores the intriguing origins and development of about 800 words and expressions in English.
The story of the development of English provides an endless source of fascination not only for native speakers but also for students of English as...
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We see application of science everywhere. Whether we are aware or not, science application plays a big part in our daily lives. While you are reading this page, an important element of optical science is in use. Electricity, for example, is one of the most important science discoveries ever made. As we walk in the public, we see almost everyone carrying a cellular phone. This is an application of electronics & communications technology. To remain...
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Ever wonder where expressions such as mind your p's and q's, chip on his shoulder, living high on the hog, or the whole nine yards exactly mean? This Dictionary of Phrases will help you stop wondering. This dictionary is a collection of expressions that are currently in use. After going through the book, you would know that phrases add to liveliness in conversations. What is a phrase in the first place? A phrase is a sequence of two or more words...
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Originally published in 1919, this book contains a comprehensive and extensively illustrated dictionary of nautical terms. Ansted has included the basic terminology for both the 18th and 19th century, making this book an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject.
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The idea for this dictionary on economic terms originated with the reference books that we have been bringing out. The leading concern was for average students and inquisitive readers who needed to be helped into grasping the meaning of the terms used in books on economics. The dictionary covers almost all the terms that form a part and parcel of economics in simple and easily comprehensible language. In order to enhance the readers' knowledge and...
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We see application of science everywhere. Whether we are aware or not, science application plays a big part in our daily lives. While you are reading this page, an important element of optical science is in use. Electricity, for example, is one of the most important science discoveries ever made. As we walk in the public, we see almost everyone carrying a cellular phone. This is an application of electronics & communications technology. To remain...
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Johnson's English Dictionary is the first dictionary ever written in English, the only one written by a single author, and, according to many experts, the greatest of all English dictionaries. Jane Austen, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens and Charlotte Brontë all used what was known for over a century as "the dictionary", while Samuel Taylor Coleridge said he viewed with suspicion any man "who should speak of it without respect and...
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Want to write attractive English or speak impressively? Does your English look dull in appearance? This dictionary will help you stop worrying! And start your communication – written or oral - leading from the front!! How? By using proverbs at appropriate places! Have a look at the book you are holding in your hand. Seeing is the first phase of believing, especially when it comes to practical usefulness of this authoritative Dictionary of Proverbs....
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This authoritative dictionary is designed to help readers expand vocabulary and language skills to reach appreciative levels and then exceed that! Hence, pick up the various ways to explain the meaning of idioms, phrases, and proverbs, besides interpreting figurative language, such as metaphors and similes. The volume is composed of four separate sections: 1. Idioms, 2. Phrases, 3. Proverbs, and 4. Metaphors and Similes. Key Features include Sentences...
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Collins Easy Learning How to Use English is designed to help learners of all ages use individual words correctly, and choose the right words and structures for the meaning they want to convey. With its clear layout and simple explanations, this book is ideal for learners of English who want to improve their English for work, study, and travel. Collins Easy Learning How to Use English not only explains what English words mean, but also provides information...
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Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is designed to help learners of all ages build their vocabulary. This easy-to-use, topic-based book is an invaluable resource for students and teachers, and is ideal for use in the classroom and for home study. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is a topic-based vocabulary book, covering over 50 topics, from everyday themes such as family, friends, and hobbies, to topics for travel, work, business, and...
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