Bilingual Visual Dictionary: German

Advantages: Fun,interesting,brilliant pictures,great facts
Disadvantages: people will think that you are reading a kids book when you aren't

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Advantages: Sumptuous design, superb images and a great little companion to the movie
Disadvantages: Occasionally incomprehensible text, Star Wars fans won't have a clue what any of it means...and it might give away plot details if you haven't seen the film yet

...Why can't Stormtroopers ever hit their target? Why does everyone in the Star Wars universe feel the need to tell us that they "Have a bad feeling about this..."? And just what is George Lucas' fascination with people getting their arms cut off? Unfortunately, you will find answers to none of these questions in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary. What you will find, however, are answers to all those questions you never wanted to ask.... Just what is trans-shipped, medium-density food-board? Why do quasi-ambulatory plant wads accustomed to living in shallow water feel uncomfortable in humanoid nightclubs? And how exactly does Kit Fisto precisely detect subconscious pheremonal expressions of emotion? Answers, you want, hmm? Answers to all these, and many more, you will find. Yes..Yesss. But first, a little... Read review

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Advantages: Very comprehensive and useful
Disadvantages: Can a dictionary ever be all-encompassing?

...As far as French-English dictionaries go, this one is the grand daddy of them all. Collins Robert is quite possibly the most renowned and respected brand in this field, and for good reason. If anyone questions the quality of the dictionary, they only need to consider why the brand is one of the most popular in schools on both sides of the channel. Surely this proves its educational value and its practical ability. Of course, the usefulness of this dictionary depends largely upon your level of french (or english.) For a degree level student or teacher, this is the essential french dictionary, the linguistic bible, if you will. For A-level students, this is a potentially very useful companion, but in all honesty, not 100% essential. For GCSE students, this could prove a handy addition to your study material, although not really... Read review

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