The new Gem Dictionary & Thesaurus is a winning combination. It provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms in the popular Collins layout of matching entries on each page - two books in one, in the handy and bestselling Gem format.
This rebranded version of the third edition of the Gem Dictionary & Thesaurus is a winning combination. It provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms in the popular Collins layout of matching entries on each page -- two books in one, in the handy and bestselling Gem format.The dictionary text gives short, clear definitions of the core words of the language -- those most likely to be looked up -- and has been created using the Bank of English, the world's largest database of the English language.Matching thesaurus entries on the same page provide a generous choice of alternative words for thousands of dictionary entries. These synonyms cover a wide range of usage and are arranged in A--Z form for ease of use.Now with a unique Language in Action supplement that gives guidance on writing English.The range of information provided in ur bestselling Gem format makes this new edition a uniquely valuable quick-reference source.
"Dura-Europos on the Syrian Euphrates was the subject of extensive excavations in the 1920s and 30s by French and American archaeologists, and is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Roman Near East. A Seleucid, Parthian, and Roman site, its place between East and West is a vexed question in both the ancient and modern worlds. The site was home to at least nineteen sanctuaries, amongst them a Synagogue and Christian building, and from inscriptions, parchments, and graffiti many languages are attested, including Greek, Latin, Persian, Palmyrene, and Hebrew. This book provides an overview of the site and its history, situating Dura-Europos in its geographical, historical, and intellectual contexts, tracing the story of the site and its afterlives in scholarly and popular perceptions. Based on the author's work excavating at the site with the Mission Franco-Syrienne d'Europos-Doura and extensive archival research, the volume draws together threads of Dura-Europos' legacy and significance, and discusses how the multicultural, religiously plural and polyglot site has been recovered and shaped by archaeology"--
A guide to the English language, this handy colour dictionary provides words, clear definitions and accessible same-page dictionary and thesaurus texts.
"Pediatric Palliative Care: A Model for Exemplary Practice lays out a road map for healthcare providers interested in optimizing care for seriously ill children and their families. Grounded in clinical practice and the study of positive rather than problematic encounters between providers and parents, the book presents an evidence-based model of exemplary interaction. Chapters offer a clear understanding of the complex, holistic process of interaction between providers and parents, as well as the personal and professional knowledge and skills needed to interact in optimal ways. This is a one-of-a-kind guidebook for healthcare providers interested in (re)discovering how to maximize positive outcomes for both families and providers. It's also a valuable source of inspiration for educators, supervisors, and hospital administrators who want to facilitate personal and professional development and create supportive environments for students, providers, seriously ill children, and their families"--