Лексический состав словаря — архаизмы, варваризмы, экзотизмы, поэтизмы, диалектизмы, а также профессиональная и терминологическая лексика, отражающая своеобразие жизни России XVIII — начала XX века. Помимо редких слов, словарь включает и редкие выражения.Задачи словаря — снять лексические трудности, которые возникают...
В словаре приведено около 3500 наиболее важных терминов и словосочетаний из отраслей экономики, планирования, организации, нормирования и управления производством, финансового, бухгалтерского, юридического дела, статистики и социологии, а также те, которые касаются сферы бизнеса, коммерции, маркетинга и...
Many words and expressions are viewed as 'taboo', such as those used to describe sex, our bodies and their functions, and those used to insult other people. This book provides a fascinating insight into taboo language and its role in everyday life. It looks at the ways we use language to be polite or impolite,...
The latest installment of this trusted literary companion covers all aspects of literary theory, from definitions of technical terms to characterizations of literary movements. Geared toward students, teachers, readers, and writers alike, The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory explains critical...
This dictionary provides a basic vocabulary of terms used in the fields of banking, investment, the Stock Exchange, and general finance. It covers both British and American usage.
Ideal for anyone learning English for military purposes, foreign nationals working with English- speaking military personnel, and civilian professionals working with military accounts, this reference provides up-to-date definitions of more than 6,000 American, British, and international military terms. Topics include...
This invaluable reference for anyone interested in the fascinating world of sport contains more than 5,000 terms relating to sport and sports science. Among the included subjects are anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, biology, sports medicine, sporting rules and regulations, governing bodies, health and...
Containing over 7,000 entries, this fully revised edition provides clear, up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of agricultural terms. Subjects covered include cultivation, machinery, livestock, crops, pesticides and herbicides, fertilizers, organic farming and veterinary science, as well as sales and commodities...
