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Designed for American speakers of English, this contains over 100,000 words, phrases and examples. Entries include the basic words followed by an extensive list of applications, including explanations of proper usage and warnings about colloquialisms and potentially offensive terms. The editors include bilingual lists of numerals, phonetic symbols, abbreviations, and geographical names as well as a set of full-color maps and helpful cultural tips (do not confuse words that mean "pickle" and "pimple," for example). The charts on irregular verbs are particularly good, as are those on pronunciation. This works well as a student dictionary but could also serve as a general reference, even for first research by specialists. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Barron’s is now taking a comprehensive approach to foreign-language reference volumes. This definitive German-English dictionary features 100, 000 entries with translations, and makes an ideal reference book for schools, libraries, businesses, and the home bookshelf. Yet its manageable size and reasonable price also makes it a practical learning tool for students taking a German language course. It features: Two full-length sections: English to German and German to English American-style English translations of all German entries Headwords provided with translations, parts of speech,and pronunciation guide Exemplary phrases using headwords in standard contexts Separate bilingual lists for numerals, phonetics symbols, abbreviations, and geographical names This all-inclusive dictionary also features full-color atlas-style maps of German-speaking countries, a concise grammar guide, a regular verb conjugation list, and many more language learning aids. Here is a complete and up-to-date bilingual dictionary for libraries, schools, and the home. It can also serve as a helpful take-along book for international travelers. FREE eBOOK VERSION available with purchase! A key feature that sets Barron’s German-English Dictionary apart from the competition is the FREE downloadable electronic version of the print dictionary. Users will find a PIN number in the back of each book that instructs them on how to download a copy onto their PDA, smartphone, and/or PC. Here’s a great feature for students and travelers constantly on the go.
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