Concise Historical Grammar

Over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, covering technical and scientific vocabulary as well as English from around the world, completely updated with hundreds of new words. Quick and advanced search functions help you find the information you are looking for quickly. Over 50,000 spoken pronunciations, so that you can hear how words are pronounced. Updated with hundreds of new words and phrases, based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. Fully customizable interface, plus automatic look-up from other applications. Word Histories feature telling the often bizarre stories of the origins and development of 100s of words, such as accolade and candid. Hundreds of extra notes on grammar and usage covering a wide range of topics, from confusable words (what's the difference between peddle and pedal?) to punctuation (where should a hyphen be used?). Rich vocabulary coverage including scientific, technical, World English, rare, historical, and archaic terms. Appendices containing lists of alphabets, currencies, chemical elements, electronic English, and more.

Learn the basics of Sumerian: cuneiform writing, grammar, vocabulary and texts.

This Introduction to Avestan provides a concise grammar of the Avestan language, the language of the followers of the Iranian prophet Zarathustra. The grammar focuses on spelling, phonology and morphology, but also includes a chapter on syntax.

A Handbook of Latin Literature (reprint of the 1954 edition) is a concise, yet comprehensive survey of Latin literature that provides brief biographical information about ancient authors from the earliest to the Christian and pagan writers, analyses of the most prominent works, and the historical and cultural context.

Kenkyusha Japanese Dictionary is an essential reference for any English-speaker learning Japanese, whether they're studying the language at school or university, or learning it on their own. It offers detailed coverage of Japanese vocabulary, giving headwords and examples in both romanized and script form, along with thousands of examples that help you find the translation you need quickly and easily. Translations for each of the over 40,000 entries are clear and concise, and offer guidance on grammar and usage, with slang, formal, and derogatory terms clearly marked. Additional supplements include a guide to grammar; help with pronunciation, numbers, and days of the week; and cultural information, covering topics such as the government, political parties, and historical periods of Japan.