Collins Concise Dictionary

$45.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

Pioneers in dictionary publishing for over 175 years, Collins are now proud to offer the Concise English Dictionary in print and online. The seventh edition of the groundbreaking Collins Concise Dictionary is the only dictionary in concise format with encyclopedic entries for people, places, and regions . Ideal for families and students, this is essential for anyone who needs a dictionary that supports research in all areas (academic subjects as well as hobbies, sport and recreation) and study. Have confidence - comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and definitions you need Get it right - language notes help you choose the right words for every situation and give advice on words that are changing in meaning or use. Get there fast - clear layout with colour. Find out more - thousands of entries for people and places. ...Show more

Heinemann New Zealand Dictionary by Harry W. Orsman (Editor)

$20.00 NZD

$29.95 (33% off)

Category: Dictionaries

The New Zealand Oxford Junior Dictionary by Dianne Bardsley

$26.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: NZ Dictionaries/Thesauruses/Reference Ser.

The New Zealand Junior Dictionary 4th edition is written for 7-10 year olds and is the most comprehensive dictionary available for New Zealand students in this age range. With over six and a half thousand entries, this significantly updated edition contains over 400 colour headwords, with many new entri es that reflect cultural and technological changes. A major feature of this new edition is the expanded appendices which cover word origins, shapes, machines, science and technology, Maori words, biological classification words and a section called 'my body inside and out'. ...Show more

The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori by Scotty Morrison

$35.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Reading Level: very good

The user-friendly guide for all New Zealanders.The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maoriis the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for using Maori language in everyday life. Whether you're a novice or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, or a complete beginner, you'll learn useful phrases for- The home The marae The workplace Meeting and greeting Eating and drinking Days, months, seasons and weather Counting and learning Travel and directions Playing sports Having fun and socialising And so much more! The phrasebook also covers dialects, grammar and pronunciation; answers to key questions; idioms and slang; proverbs and speeches; and provides information on the ever-changing history of te reo Maori. Useful vocabulary lists are also given for each section. Written in a user-friendly manner, with everyday New Zealanders in mind, and with a focus on modern-day language, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maoriis the guide that no home should be without. 'Clever but written in a user-friendly style . . . an important little book for all New Zealanders interested in te reo.' --Katherine Findlay, Mana ...Show more

The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori: Revised 2009 Edition by P. M. Ryan

$32.00 NZD

Category: Reference

The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori is a portable reference source for speakers of English and Maori at all levels. This new edition has been fully revised by the author. It features: More than 20,000 entries divided into Maori-English and English-Maori sections -- The most frequently used words in both languages -- A guide to Maori grammar and pronunciation -- A list of common phrases in Maori -- A map of tribal areas, helpful for understanding linguistic variations -- Separate lists of key vocabulary and proverbs -- Indexed pages for quick consultation. ...Show more

A Dictionary Of Maori Words In NZ English (Oxford) by John Macalister (ed)

$34.90 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

The influence of Te Reo Maori makes a significant contribution to the lexical vitality and vibrancy of New Zealand English. This handy dictionary brings together many hundreds of the Maori words that have entered the language, and presents a comprehensive picture of the history and current usage of NZ E nglish. ...Show more

Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases

$35.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

"Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases" is the most comprehensive survey of this area of the English language ever undertaken. Taking over 6000 phrases, it explains their meaning, explores their development and gives citations that range from the Venerable Bede to Will Self. Crisply and wittily written, this book is packed with memorable and surprising detail, whether showing that 'salad days' comes from Antony and Cleopatra, that 'flavour of the month' originates in 1940s American ice cream marketing, or even that we've been 'calling a spade a spade' since the sixteenth century. "Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases" is part of the "Penguin Reference Library" and draws on over 70 years of experience in bringing reliable, useful and clear information to millions of readers around the world - making knowledge everybody's property. ...Show more

Australian School Dictionary and Thesaurus 3rd Edition by OXFORD

$70.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Australian Dictionaries/Thesauruses/Reference Ser.

The most up-to-date dictionary and thesaurus in this format in Australia, this all-in-one reference contains the complete latest text of the Australian School Dictionary (4th edition) and the Australian School Thesaurus (2nd edition), with dictionary entries at the front and thesaurus entries at the bac k. ...Show more

Bloomsbury Rhyming Dictionary by A & C Black Publishers Ltd

$35.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

If you are a writer, editor, journalist, ad slogan compiler, poet, lyricist, student or teacher, a rhyming dictionary is an essential research tool that you shouldn't be without! Packed with useful information in an accessible format, the "Bloomsbury Rhyming Dictionary" is fun and easy to use. A simple alphabetical index helps the reader locate a full set of rhyming words in the book's main text - making finding the perfect rhyme as easy as using a dictionary. "The Bloomsbury Rhyming Dictionary" is an inspiring companion for anyone requiring rhyming words, whether for professional use or pleasure. ...Show more

Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary by Collins

$15.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Series: Collins GEM

Brewer's Nettle Knickers and Exploding Toads: Curious Facts from the Faintly Peculiar to the Downright Bizarre by Ian Crofton

$30.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

This quirky and eclectic collection will open your eyes to a whole world of things you didn't know you didn't know and have you peppering your conversation with such diverse trivia as political nicknames, unusual weapons, notable cat lovers and heroic animals. This attractive volume includes snippets of classic Brewers phrase and fable as well as stranger-than-fiction facts, amusing anecdotes, quotations and weird news items. Amongst the pages you may encounter: the champagne monk, glow-in-the-dark testicles, four-and-twenty blackbirds baked in a pie, Big Bertha Nostradamus, the Viennese Vegetable Orchestra, the Harmonious Breakfast, Gris-jambon Vert, Kruptadia - Monsieur Mangetout, the Dog of God, Indian Jasmine and much more! ...Show more

Chambers Gigglossary by CHAMBERS

$35.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries

Who said dictionaries have to be dull? The Chambers Gigglossary is a celebration of lexicography in its lighter moments, offering a whole alphabetful of amusing definitions. This collection includes one-liners from famous wits, humorous entries drawn from The Chambers Dictionary, examples from history a nd a wealth of original material. The Chambers Dictionary has included a sprinkling of light-hearted definitions between its sheets since the first edition in 1901. The most celebrated of these is probably 'eclair': a cake long in shape but short in duration ...Show more