If you have ever been bamboozled by the use of a foreign word or phrase, or simply want to spice up your vocabulary with some well-chosen bons mots, then this is the book for you. Thousands of foreign words and phrases have been absorbed into the language and are currently used in English, from the everyday (macho, tete-a-tete, spaghetti) to the relatively obscure (ultra vires, auto-da-fe). Faux Pas focuses on familiar terms and expressions as well as those that are new, curious or amusing. Each expression is 'translated', with an indication of its language of origin and pronunciation, a comment on its usefulness and a Pretentiousness Index.

Faux Pas?: A No-nonsense Guide to Words and Phrases from Other Languages

Literature & Fiction

Publishing, Bloomsbury

History & Criticism

A&C Black Academic and Professional

This fully revised edition includes over 8,000 words, expressions and terminology relating to the publishing and printing industries and allied trades. Topics covered are papermaking, ink, printing and binding machinery, bookselling, typesetting, desktop publishing and design, copyright, editing, commissioning, contracts, rights and electronic publishing. 
Definitions are given in clear, simple English, meaning that this dictionary is perfect for anyone wanting comprehensive information at their fingertips.

The Guardian Dictionary of Publishing and Printing (Dictionary of Publishing & Printing)

Business & Money

A&C Black Business Information and Development

Covering television, film, radio and theatre, the Dictionary of Media Studies includes thousands of words and expressions used in the media and entertainment industries. Whether someone wants to find out the definition of cinema verite or the components of a storyboard, this dictionary has all the answers. Handy supplements include details of media law in the UK, contact and circulation details for major magazines and newspapers, and a list of key media resources on the Web."Ideal for the 100,000 students of media studies at GCSE and above." Publishing News

Dictionary of Media Studies

This fully revised edition of the Dictionary of Medical Terms" now includes over 12,500 terms from British and international medical practice, explained in clear, simple English. It covers fields such as surgery, general practice, hospitals, clinics, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and other specialisms, and includes example sentences for each entry, together with grammar notes and parts of speech. As well as technical language it also includes informal terms of the kind used between professionals or professionals and patients. It is a valuable practical reference for interns, nurses or trainees in any medical field and its clear explanations make it ideal for professionals learning English for medicine, for A-level and undergraduate students, and for home reference. "An informative, essential reference text for anyone working in the healthcare community. This paperback is put together in an easy, accessible way and its soft-durable cover makes it resilient, user-friendly and you can always easily find what you want." - Reference Review

Dictionary of Medical Terms

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Do you ever find yourself using a word without fully understanding its meaning? What kind of liar is egregious? Do you have a perspicacious mind? Words are a valuable resource and essential to social and business success, yet often we find ourselves struggling to use them appropriately. Improve Your Word Power is a step-by-step course for improving your language skills. Beginning with a test of your present vocabulary, it goes on to present a series of forty self-study sessions in twelve chapters. Each word is linked to an easy-to-remember example in which it can be used. Further sessions lead you on to etymologies and word-building, and give links to 'families' of associated words. At the end of each session, a test enables you to check your progress. 
Packed with lively examples and anecdotes of words in action, learning advice, and 'Teaser Questions', Improve Your Word Power is a stimulating and informative means of boosting your language skills.

Improve Your Word Power: The Key to a Bigger Vocabulary

Words, Language & Grammar

From 1938 over 10,000 Jewish and Catholic children were helped to escape from Nazi Europe. The children were bundled onto trains and set off across Germany and Holland to the ferries which took them to England. This book traces the story of the Kindertransporte and those who helped organize the exodus. The book is based on previously unpublished records and extensive interviews and describes the often painful adjustments of the young refugees to a strange country and the often lonely life of billeting, fostering, evacuation and even deportation.

... And the Policeman Smiled: 10,000 Children Escape from Nazi Europe

History

Europe

Bloomsbury Publishing

Dictionary of Biblical Theology

Religion & Spirituality

Burns & Oates

The ultimate guide to marketing yourself in a CV or resume, and ensuring you make a professional impression in any job search. The job market has never been more competitive, and marketing yourself can be tricky. And nothing raises a red flag for an employer than a poorly-written or badly-presented CV or resume. This handy guide offers practical, step-by-step advice on preparing, writing, and presenting an impressive document - either on paper or online - that will help you to 'get your foot in the door' with prospective employers. Covering essential issues such as identifying your goals, creating different types of CV, or coming up with a fantastic and persuasive letter to go with them, this is a must-read for job hunters at any stage of their career.

Get That Job: CVs and Resumes: How to make sure you stand out from the crowd (Business Essentials)

Job Hunting & Careers

Bloomsbury Business

This handy guide offers practical solutions and step-by-step advice on combating and managing stress so that you can achieve the best work-life balance. While it's sometimes said that a little stress is good for you, too much can damage your health, jeopardise your performance at work, and affect your relationships. With the rise of remote and hybrid working, such issues are only becoming more common, and it's too easy to feel worn down and exhausted by stress and worry. With a self-assessment quiz, step-by-step action points, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, and summaries of key points, Deal With Stress will help you to identify and understand the causes, recognise the symptoms, and find the right answers to put you back in control. You will find actionable solutions and practical advice on combating stress and ensuring you can have the best possible work-life balance.

Deal With Stress: Improving your health through changing how you work (Business Essentials)

Business Culture

Everything you need to know about writing for business - from working out the message you want to send, to understanding your audience.\nAs everyone adjusts to hybrid and remote ways of working with others around the world, and we develop more ways of communicating, how you can use words to engage, inform, persuade, or sell to others is increasingly important. And writing clear, error-free content that is appropriate for its intended purpose is something that anyone can learn to do.\nWriting Skills for Business is packed full of quick tips and nuggets of advice on how to communicate better in your writing. From choosing the most relevant type of communication, to understanding the needs of your intended audience, and selecting the right layout and the most persuasive tone and style, this new guide will help you produce the most effective communications - whether that's internal reports, business plans, day-to-day emails and team briefings, social media posts or slideshow presentations.\nPractical, easy to read and jargon-free, the book contains step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and some resources links for those looking to improve their writing skills even further.

Writing Skills for Business: How to communicate clearly to get your message across (Business Essentials)

Skills

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