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If you only buy one reference book, buy this.

Advantages: Comprehensive and easy to use
Disadvantages: Large, heavy and easily damaged.

This dictionary is the definitive guide to modern (and some not-so-modern) English. Not only does it contain every word you have ever come across (and lots you are never likely to), it also has lots of place names, famous people and historical events, mea ...

fmml 14.07.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Oxford Dictionary of English (Dictionary)

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Life saving Dictionary !

Advantages: Easy to use, concise and to the point.
Disadvantages: Can't think of any yet...

I've never eally a big fan of dictionaries. Simply because it takes forever to find the word I'm looking for. I only bought this aas I desperately needed one at the time while doing a course that was heavily essay based and involved reading big 'shoe box ...

Leighsa 04.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Oxford Dictionary of English (Dictionary)

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The Oxford dictionary of English, where would we be without it?!

Advantages: Must have in every home, practical lay out and design, easy to use.
Disadvantages: Could have more information about formal writing, the information avaliable is somewhat limited.

The Oxford Dictionary of English in my opinion (and I'm sure in many others) is THE best dictionary without a doubt. Its the most trusted and probably the most used. I recommend The oxford dictionary to anyone and everyone, and its a must have in every ho ...

EC85 09.06.2009 · Read full review
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Everything's in here..

Advantages: Easy to find things, tables of info at the back
Disadvantages: Nothing, really

I had the old version of this book and decided that it was time to update. This book has improved exponentially with definitions updated and many more additions than any dictionary update I have seen. I study Physics A-level and time is of essence and s ...

sasr007 20.07.2000 · Read full review

Review of Penguin Dictionary of Physics - Penguin Reference Books

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Good guide

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This is a really good book to have if you are studying A level sociology or even degree level. It is an excellent guide to all the key guides and it explains all the sociological concepts really well. The explanations are clear and concise, and help y ...

WAD1-2-3 28.12.2000 · Read full review
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