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Oxford Illustrated Dictionary Rev Edition

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Revised and updated to include 187,000 entries and definitions, 4,500 illustrations, and 600 illustrated panels, the "Illustrated Oxford Dictionary" is attractive and easy to use. Full color. 1,008.

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Revised and updated to include 187,000 entries and definitions, 4,500 illustrations, as well as 600 illustrated panels, the Illustrated Oxford Dictionary is an exciting and accessible illustrated dictionary brought to you by two leaders in reference publishing. Combining the expertise of Oxford University Press with DK's genius in illustrated home reference, this attractive, easy-to-use dictionary is sure to appeal to the entire family. Oxford University Press has published dictionaries for more than 150 years and is today recognized as the world's leading authority on the authentication, definition, and usage of the English language. Oxford's World Reading Program tracks the growth of the English language worldwide, and is the most comprehensive survey of its kind, collecting on average more than 18,000 new words and phrases each month.

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Oxford University Press has published dictionaries for more than 150 years and is today recognized as the world's leading authority on the authentication, definition, and usage of words in English. Oxford's World Reading Program tracks the growth of the English language worldwide, and is the most comprehensive survey of its kind, collecting on average more than 18,000 new words and phrases each month.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780789493590
Manufactured:
Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Foreword:
Davis, Christopher
Manufactured:
Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Foreword:
Davis, Christopher
Foreword:
Abate, Frank
Author:
DK Publishing
Foreword:
Abate, Frank
Publisher:
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Location:
London
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
English language
Subject:
Picture dictionaries, English
Subject:
Dictionaries - General
Subject:
Dictionaries
Edition Number:
Rev. ed.
Edition Description:
Revised & Updat
Series Volume:
34
Publication Date:
June 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
1008
Dimensions:
10.30x8.02x2.49 in. 6.23 lbs.

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