Chambers Concise Dictionary
Chambers Concise Dictionary

Author: Ian Brookes

Publisher: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550100726

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Includes over 1000 new entries, this title is based on the ninth edition of the 'Chambers dictionary'. It contains many technical terms from fields such as science, business and sport and also includes hundreds of usage notes and word histories, as well as spelling and grammar tips.

The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists
The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists

Author: David Millar

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1996-06-28

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 9780521567183

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The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists is an invaluable one-stop reference book for anyone wanting a quick but reliable account of the life and work of those whose contributions have changed the course of science throughout history. This alphabetically organized, illustrated biographical dictionary covers over 1300 key scientists from more than 38 countries whose work has helped shape modern science. Fields covered include physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, meteorology and technology - and special attention is paid to those pioneer women whose achievements and example opened the way to scientific careers for their fellow women. Interspersed with illustrations in the form of diagrams, maps and tables, and with special panel features, this book is a clear and accessible guide to the world's prominent scientific personalities.

A Dictionary of the Roots and Combining Forms of Scientific Words
A Dictionary of the Roots and Combining Forms of Scientific Words

Author: Tim Williams

Publisher: Squirrox Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1411657934

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Have you ever wondered where scientific words and names come from? Why are honey bees known as 'Apis mellifera', why is a daisy known as 'Bellis perennis'? If you are curious about words you can use this book to find out exactly what 'artiodactyl' means, what an 'ectoloph' is and where you can find 'Cantium'. There are over 12,800 entries, plus directions for using the word-roots, pronunciation rules, guidance for constructing scientific names and general principles of transliteration. Additionally there are appendices listing the adjectival forms of geographical names; some common terms for animals, plants and structures, activities and habitats; shapes, sizes, colors, textures, patterns, numbers, quantity, direction and location, parts of the year and chemical elements. This dictionary will be especially useful to students from many fields and particularly those from medical and biological backgrounds, as well as being a valuable addition to any reference collection. www.trw-books.com