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Gran Diccionario Oxford: Espanol-Ingles, Ingles-Espanol Edited by Beatriz Galimberti Jarman, Roy Russell, Carol Styles Carvajal, and Jane Horwood This major unabridged third edition of the Oxford Spanish Dictionary is written with bilingual introductions and references, and is ideal for all native Spanish and English speakers. Providing the richest coverage of English and Spanish from around the world, the third edition of the Gran Diccionario Oxford builds on the ground-breaking editions of 1994 and 2001, compiled by expert teams of lexicographers. Amongst its many features are a new user-friendly design and colour layout that give improved accessibility; over 300,000 words and phrases that provide comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of Spanish and English; extensive amounts of electronic web-based text that have been searched for new up-to-date terminology, as well as confirmation of frequency and usage; and a Readers' panel made up of language experts that has provided invaluable feedback on content and design. Hardback, 2028 pp. $49.95   Collins Lexibase Pro Spanish Edition Collins Lexibase dictionaries let you quickly find the translation you need. Use it as a stand-alone tool to look up one word at a time, or use it with your favorite LEC desktop products. Spanish Pro provides bidirectional translation between English and Spanish, and all of the Collins Lexibase Pro dictionaries include all of the features found in the Collins Standard Dictionary. Lexibase Pro adds high-quality pronunciation for both source and target languages for English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German; the Collins English Dictionary, 5th Edition; and the Collins A-Z Thesaurus, 1st Edition. Included is a search function that searches the entire contents of the dictionary, including examples, for any text string -- words, phrases, or sentences, and hyperlinks: double-clicking on a word launches a search of that word. LEC products integrate the Collins dictionaries automatically, adding a menu to any LEC product. You get one-click word searches from any LEC product directly from the Collins dictionary. Requirements: Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista; (Speech in Collins Pro products not available for Windows SE or Windows ME). $129

Diccionario De La Lengua Española (monolingual) This revised two-volume set of the Dictionary of the Spanish Language from the Real Academia Española is an attractively presented hardcover edition of one of the most extensive Spanish language dictionaries on the market. 2001, 3549 pages. $135

Concise Oxford Spanish Dictionary El Diccionario Oxford Esencial Edited by Nicholas Rollin Drawing on the major new edition of the highly acclaimed Oxford Spanish Dictionary published in 2003, this third edition of the Concise Oxford Spanish Dictionary contains up-to-date coverage of over 170,000 words and phrases, and 240,000 translations, with hundreds of new words in each language. New additions include bioterrorism , rate tart , spread betting , stability pact , and stealth tax. This new edition also includes the introduction of some popular features of the Oxford Spanish Dictionary such as a spread on text messaging in Spanish, and notes on the life and culture of countries of the Spanish-speaking world. The design has been transformed by the use of colour and a new presentation of the dictionary information, making this dictionary more accessible and easier than ever to use, and an essential tool for those who need an authoritative and concise guide to Spanish and English. Hardback, 1502 pages. $39.95

Gran Diccionario Oxford: Espanol-Ingles, Ingles-Espanol Edited by Beatriz Galimberti Jarman, Roy Russell, Carol Styles Carvajal, and Jane Horwood This major unabridged third edition of the Oxford Spanish Dictionary is written with bilingual introductions and references, and is ideal for all native Spanish and English speakers. Providing the richest coverage of English and Spanish from around the world, the third edition of the Gran Diccionario Oxford builds on the ground-breaking editions of 1994 and 2001, compiled by expert teams of lexicographers. Amongst its many features are a new user-friendly design and colour layout that give improved accessibility; over 300,000 words and phrases that provide comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of Spanish and English; extensive amounts of electronic web-based text that have been searched for new up-to-date terminology, as well as confirmation of frequency and usage; and a Readers' panel made up of language experts that has provided invaluable feedback on content and design. Hardback, 2028 pp. $49.95

Collins Lexibase Pro Spanish Edition Collins Lexibase dictionaries let you quickly find the translation you need. Use it as a stand-alone tool to look up one word at a time, or use it with your favorite LEC desktop products. Spanish Pro provides bidirectional translation between English and Spanish, and all of the Collins Lexibase Pro dictionaries include all of the features found in the Collins Standard Dictionary. Lexibase Pro adds high-quality pronunciation for both source and target languages for English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German; the Collins English Dictionary, 5th Edition; and the Collins A-Z Thesaurus, 1st Edition. Included is a search function that searches the entire contents of the dictionary, including examples, for any text string -- words, phrases, or sentences, and hyperlinks: double-clicking on a word launches a search of that word. LEC products integrate the Collins dictionaries automatically, adding a menu to any LEC product. You get one-click word searches from any LEC product directly from the Collins dictionary. Requirements: Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista; (Speech in Collins Pro products not available for Windows SE or Windows ME). $129

Collins Lexibase Spanish Standard Edition Collins Lexibase dictionaries let you quickly find the translation you need. Use it as a stand-alone tool to look up one word at a time, or use it with your favorite LEC desktop products. Collins Spanish Standard provides bidirectional translation between English and Spanish. You can cut and paste the word to be translated, use the hot-key word selection for instant look-up, and see a list of the nearest entries and close matches by inputting the first few letters of a word, then choose the one to translate. For easy reading, translations are in one color, examples are in another, and related information is in a third color, and zoom capability lets you see any text in larger type. LEC products integrate Collins dictionaries automatically, adding a menu to any LEC product. You get one-click word searches from any LEC product directly from the Collins dictionary. Requirements: Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista; (Speech in Collins Pro products not available for Windows SE or Windows ME). $69

Gran Diccionario Enciclopédico - Planeta Deagostini The Great Encyclopedic Dictionary is an essential work for the home or business, with a content equivalent to 18 volumes in a single CD-ROM, equivalent to almost 7,000 pages of content! It contains 140,000 words gathered from the Dictionary of the Real Academy of the Spanish Language, with all their meanings, synonyms, abbreviations, explanations of popular expressions, locutions and phrases, all accessible with a single click! 23,000 of the words are also translated into three languages (French, English and German), and the reader can easily search for information with different strategies, such as alphabetical lookup, truncated search for sequences of characters within an expression, thematic search, and word-combination search. CD-ROM for Windows 3.1/95 and higher. $39

Merriam-Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary Merriam-Webster's Spanish-English dictionary is specially designed for all levels of language skill from beginner to advanced, with extra attention given to the unique Spanish of Central and South America. Students and business professionals in particular will appreciate the clear definitions and easy-to-use tables essential to mastering the Spanish language. Alphabetical listings, following the latest guidelines from the Real Academia Espanola allow speedy lookups for finding answers quickly. With more than 80,000 entries and 100,000 translations, introductory sections in both Spanish and English, and abundant word-use examples. Hardback, 848 pages. $19.95

Harper Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary This paperback dictionary contains over 195,000 entries and translation and has been revised and updated for the 21st century, with thousands of contemporary political and business terms. The HarperCollins Spanish Concise Dictionary, 3rd Edition offers up-to-date coverage of contemporary Spanish -- from broadband to designer baby, botellón to emoticón. Special entries throughout highlight aspects of Spanish life and culture, with xxclusive keyword feature that provide additional help with translating the most essential vocabulary. There is extra help with grammar, with a step-by-step guide to Spanish grammar includes hundreds of examples, and extensive examples are given for grammatical constructions and idiomatic usage. Covers American and British English, Continental and American Spanish. Paperback. $15

Velazquez Spanish and English Dictionary This recently revised edition is a great value for a high-quality bilingual dictionary. For over 150 years, the Velázquez Spanish and English Dictionary has been recognized throughout the world as the preeminent authority in bilingual Spanish - English dictionaries. This newly revised edition fills the demand for a current, accurate and convenient guide to traditional and modern terms in English and Spanish. More than 250,000 self-pronouncing entries, with entries with multiple explanations of the most modern scientific, technical, commercial, cultural and political terms; regional variations of local usage, idioms and colloquialisms for North American, Latin American and Castilian Spanish; examples of usage and a guide to pronunciations, with notes on grammar integrated into the main body. Hardcover, 2016 Pages. $34.95

University of Chicago Spanish Dictionary The University of Chicago Spanish Dictionary is the most popular dictionary of its kind. Its familiar name is known to millions of general readers, students, educators, and travelers. Improved for greater ease of use, and brought completely up to date, the fifth edition of The University of Chicago Spanish Dictionary is now more than ever the perfect resource for both language learners and experienced language users. $16.95

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Thinking Spanish Translation: A Course in Translation Method: Spanish to English Thinking Translation is a comprehensive and revolutionary 20-week course in translation method offering a challenging and entertaining approach to the acquisition of translation skills. It has been fully and successfully piloted at the University of St. Andrews. Translation is presented as a problem-solving discipline. Discussion, examples and a full range of exercise work enable students to acquire the skills necessary for a broad range of translation problems. Examples are drawn from a wide variety of material from technical and commercial texts to poetry and song. Thinking Translation is essential reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of Spanish. The book will also appeal to a wide range of language students and tutors through the general discussion of principles, purposes and practice of translation. Book and cassette package. $59

Manual of Business Spanish: A Comprehensive Guide to Doing Business in Spanish Manual of Business Spanish is the most comprehensive, single-volume reference handbook for students and professionals using Spanish. Designed for all users, no matter what level of language skill, it comprises five parts: A 6000-word, two-way glossary of the most useful business terms; a 100-page Written Communications section giving models of 50 letters, faxes and documents; an 80-page Spoken Situations section covering face-to-face and telephone situations; a short Reference Grammar outlining the major grammar features of Spanish; a short Business Facts section covering essential information of the countries where Spanish is used. Written by an experienced native and non-native speaker team, this unique volume is an essential, one-stop reference for all students and professionals studying or working in business and management where Spanish is used. 'The clarity of exposition is admirable. Students will be able to use the book with ease.' - Simon Barton, Exeter University $59.95

Spanish Software Tutorials THS Editores, from IDG Books and Trejos Hermanos Sucesores, are valuable resources to help Spanish speakers learn popular software applications and computer skills. Topics include Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Office and Windows; web pages and the Internet; and networking. Each book of the Guía Visual, Aprenda Visualmente, and Master Visualmente series from THS is organized simply and thoroughly, making them easy to read and understand. The books are full of colorful screen shots and graphic representations to make learning computer programs fun and easy. From basic beginning steps such as using a mouse to complicated procedures like working with databases, THS Editores teach users in a fast-paced and comprehensive manner. Priced starting at $19.95. More about THS tutorials ...

Comprehensive Dictionary of Spanish False Cognates Gran Diccionario de Terminos Equivocos del Ingles This newly published dictionary is the best of it's kind. Over 10,000 definitions, 410 pages, numerous examples to illustrate usage in context. The philosophy behind this dictionary is different than other dictionaries published on cognates. Because Spanish and English have so may similar words, many people may mistakenly believe that some words are the same in both languages. This book points out these false cognates and gives examples of the correct words to use. This is a well done user-friendly book with separate English and Spanish sections. Great for the student, teacher, or translator. $55

Dictionary of Spanish False Cognates There are over 10,000 similar sounding but different meaning words between Spanish and English covered in this dictionary. This book is the definitive guide to understanding these Spanish words and indispensable reference for avoiding pitfalls that could be either amusing or embarrassing, depending on the situation or speaker. $16.95

2001 Spanish Idioms This all-new pocket-sized handbook presents more than 2000 of the most common currently used Spanish idioms with their meanings given in English. Each idiomatic word or phrase is used in a Spanish model sentence and repeated in its English translation. Here is an excellent reference book for students of Spanish,and for travelers hoping to pick up the flavor of the language as it is actually spoken. If you want to speak Spanish like a native, start by learning some expressions with this dictionary of idioms. $19.95

501 Spanish Verbs With more than 1.5 million copies in print, the new, updated edition of this all-time best-selling language book of Spanish verbs is now printed in two colors for increased ease of reference. The most important and most commonly used Spanish verbs are presented alphabetically in chart form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive. This thorough guide to the use of verbs features many additional references and tips, including a bilingual list of more than 1,250 additional Spanish verbs, helpful expressions and idioms for travelers, and verb drills and tests with answers explained at the back of the book. In addition to complete verb conjugations, this comprehensive language reference contains these very useful features: summary of meanings and uses of Spanish and English verb tenses and mood; index of English-Spanish verbs; index of verb forms identified by infinitive; verbs used in idiomatic expressions; Spanish proverbs and weather expressions using verbs more than 1,000 additional Spanish verbs conjugated like the book’s model verbs; helpful expressions for travelers and common Spanish idioms; verb drills and tests with explained answers at the back of the book are ideal for both classroom and self-teaching purposes. $19.95

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Grammar

Modern Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide An innovative reference guide to Spanish, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. The shorter section covers traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives. The larger section is carefully organized around language functions and notions such as: * giving and seeking information * putting actions into context * expressing likes, dislikes and preferences * comparing objects and actions. All grammar points and functions are richly illustrated and information is provided on register and relevant cultural background. Written by experienced teachers and academics, the Grammar has a strong emphasis on contemporary usage. Particular attention is paid to indexing and cross-referencing across the two sections. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Spanish at all levels, from elementary to advanced. It will prove invaluable to those with little experience of formal grammar, as no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of terms is provided. The book will also be useful to teachers seeking back-up to functional syllabuses, and to designers of Spanish courses. 496 pages. $74

Spanish Grammar in Review For beginning to intermediate-level students, Spanish Grammar in Review provides clear explanations and varied practice to help Spanish students review key grammar concepts. Softbound 81/2" by 11", 448 pages. This book is organized into 8 major parts: Nouns and noun phrases Regular verbs in the indicative Irregular verbs in the indicative Uses of selected verbs Verb phrases Non-finite verbs Simple Sentence Transformations Complex Sentence Transformations Spanish Grammar in Review $19.95   Answer Key $6.95

A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish John Butt and Carmen Benjamin. 2nd edition A standard English-language grammar for the Spanish language. It provides teachers, students, and others interested in the Spanish language with a comprehensive, accessible, and jargon-free guide to the forms and structures of Spanish as it is currently spoken and written in Spain and Latin America. This second edition has been updated throughout, with many newly selected examples of current usage from both Spain and the Americas. A notable feature of this edition is its large format, with an attractive, clear layout that will help users to quickly find their way though the material. Paperback. $37.95

English Grammar for Students of Spanish If you don't know an infinitive from a preposition, learning Spanish can be harder than it should be. This book will help you learn the basic principles of English grammar, and then relate them to Spanish grammar. $19.95

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The Oxford-Duden Pictorial Spanish and English Dictionary, Second Edition Now available in paperback, The Oxford-Duden Pictorial Dictionaries provide parallel English and foreign word lists containing 29,000 items for each language. Based on the premise that pictures can more clearly convey certain kinds of information, these dictionaries present a list of vocabulary relating to a subject together with a picture illustrating that subject. Each double-page spread links the words by number to the picture situation drawn from everyday life; 384 sections cover a broad range of subjects in the fields of science, medicine, technology, industry, commerce, and arts and leisure, including astronomy, automobiles, swimming, supermarkets, nuclear energy, nightclubs, and much more. Both English and foreign words appear on the same page for easy use. The dictionaries also provide fully alphabetized indices in both languages which refer the reader not only to the various subjects and contexts in which a word is used, but also to the correct translation and vocabulary of the entire subject. The new editions have been completely updated and revised to include the most recent innovations in science and technology and to offer increased coverage of all major fields of reference. An essential reference for general readers, students, translators, travelers, and business people, the Oxford-Duden Pictorial Dictionaries serves as an invaluable supplement to other foreign language guides. 1995, 888 pp.; 384 illus. Paperback $24.95   Hardback $55

The Oxford Picture Dictionary for Spanish-English Pictures convey meaning more clearly than words alone. The Oxford English/Spanish Picture Dictionary presents over 3,600 words in both English and Spanish, clearly depicted on 168 pages of full-color, contextualized illustrations. Vocabulary is introduced within 140 topics, which range from basics as food, clothing, and shelter to more specific topics such as the space program, occupations, and sports. An English index includes all the vocabulary words with a clear, easy-to-follow pronunciation guide. A second index in Spanish is also included. The dictionary can be used at all levels, by all ages, to teach all language skills. With the components, it provides a complete language development program. It's an invaluable resource every student and teacher needs to have. 3,600 words and color pictures, 140 topics (fruits, anatomy, geography, etc.). Cassettes, transparencies, and workbooks available. English only $27.95   Spanish-English $27.95   More about Oxford Picture Dictionary...

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Atlas Mundial Interactivo - Planeta Deagostini The Interactive World-wide Atlas is a multmedia atlas with more than 190 maps of all the countries and territories of the world, as well as about 50 maps of cities. It also includes an exhaustive index with more than 20,000 entries, making it possible to find any locality or geographic feature that appears in the maps. Also including an extensive audio multimedia gallery with maps, planes, cards, photography, diagrams and more; more than 1000 photographs; and options for hypertext and cross-references, text printing, and exportable contents. CD-ROM for Windows 3.1/95 and higher. $39

Enciclopedia Multimedia - Planeta Deagostini The Encyclopedia Multimedia is an exhaustive compedium of human knowledge in multimedia format aimed at students, professionals, and anyone else that wants concrete answers with detailed information on any subject. The Encyclopedia has over 28,000 articles in eight areas: Science and Nature, Economy and Society, Language and Thought, Technology and Industry, Geography, Sports, Art and Scene, and History. It also includes a complete dictionary of the Spanish language with more than 35,000 words and 20,000 synonyms; a Multimedia Gallery with a rich collection of audio-visual materials that perfectly complement the contents of the work; over 500 sound clips: music clips, nature sounds, the languages of the world, and hymns; more than 90 minutes of animations and video; over 6,500 photographs, illustrations, and graphs; a complete history of the human world from 3000 B.C. to the present; 695 interactive maps and planes that form a physical, political, cartographic and hydrographic portrait at levels from continents to countries and local communties; all information relative to the states of the world, Spanish independent communities, and their associated territories. CD-ROM for Windows 3.1/95 and higher. $39

Gran Diccionario Enciclopédico - Planeta Deagostini The Great Encyclopedic Dictionary is an essential work for the home or business, with a content equivalent to 18 volumes in a single CD-ROM, equivalent to almost 7,000 pages of content! It contains 140,000 words gathered from the Dictionary of the Real Academy of the Spanish Language, with all their meanings, synonyms, abbreviations, explanations of popular expressions, locutions and phrases, all accessible with a single click! 23,000 of the words are also translated into three languages (French, English and German), and the reader can easily search for information with different strategies, such as alphabetical lookup, truncated search for sequences of characters within an expression, thematic search, and word-combination search. CD-ROM for Windows 3.1/95 and higher. $39

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Regional Dictionaries

Bilingual Dictionary of Latin American Spanish Includes over 5,000 entries and 6,000 definitions of the most commonly-used Latin American words and expressions, with many examples to illustrate their use, and there is a Spanish and English translation for every entry. Includes all entries listed in the Spanish Royal Academy dictionary pertaining to all, most or much of Latin America. Features include: numerous examples illustrating usage, Spanish and English translations of all Latin American words and phrases, easy to read print. $19.95

The Dictionary of Chicano Spanish Chicano Spanish, the predominant dialect spoken in the United States, is a colorful, living language. The Dictionary of Chicano Spanish defines words and idioms commonly used by Mexican-Americans in the United States today. This is a supplementary dictionary of the Spanish spoken by Chicanos in the states of Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Florida. The nearly 8,000 entries represent a compilation of Chicano words and phrases not typically found in standard dictionaries. Items are listed alphabetically in Spanish, followed by an English definition. This is intended, however, as a supplement to full-length dictionaries of standard Spanish. Appendices contain proverbs and sayings, a brief discussion on verbs ending in -iar and -ear, and a bibliography. $16.95

Bilingual Dictionary of Mexican Spanish Includes nearly 6,000 entries and over 7,000 definitions, with many examples to illustrate their use, and there a Spanish and English translation for all Mexican words and expressions. Includes all entires listed in the Spanish Royal Academy and over 300 actual examples from the works of reknowned Mexican authors such as Carlos Fuentes, Elena Poniatowska, Juan Rufo, and many others. For this book the author has drawn from his experience in Mexico (he holds a bachelors degree from the Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City) and his three year residence in Madrid (from where he received his PH.D. in romance, philology) to differentiate between standard Spanish and the Spanish spoken in Mexico. $34.95

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