The language of cricket is as complex as the game itself--quite a statement, given that Americans are, on the whole, mystified by the sport. But now, anyone wishing to appear literate and informed in the presence of skilled batsmen can turn to The Dictionary of Cricket for an indispensable guide to the language and the game. Readers of this definitive and delightful mixture of history, etymology, and social comment will be able to amaze their friends with astute asides incorporating such terms as "featherbed" (a very easy-paced wicket offering no encouragement to the bowlers and providing favorable batting conditions), "Kookaburra ball" (a hard, resilient type of cricket ball widely used in Australia), and "boot hill" (a very close fielding position in front of the wicket, such as "silly point" or "forward short leg"). Providing full and clear definitions of each item, supported by extensive and entertaining examples of its use, The Dictionary offers coverage of historical and present day cricket terms; quotations from a wide vareity of sources, including newspapers from around the world as far back as the 18th century; technical, historical, and legal information relating to a term; and--invaluable for recent converts--ample line drawings to illustrate key concepts, particularly those relating to rules of play or techniques. Whether or not they know a "googly" from a "yorker," The Dictionary of Cricket will bowl over anyone with an interest in international sport and British culture.

The Dictionary of Cricket

Sports & Outdoors

Rundell˜, Michael

Other Team Sports

Oxford University Press

This is a down-to-earth, 'how to do it' textbook on the making of dictionaries. Written by professional lexicographers with over seventy years' experience between them, the book presents a step-by-step course for the training of lexicographers in all settings, including publishing houses, colleges, and universities world-wide, and for the teaching of lexicography as an academic discipline. It takes readers through the processes of designing, collecting, and annotating a corpus of texts; shows how to analyse the data in order to extract the relevant information; and demonstrates how these findings are drawn together in the semantic, grammatical, and pedagogic components that make up an entry. The authors explain the relevance and application of recent linguistic theories, such as prototype theory and frame semantics, and describe the role of software in the manipulation of data and the compilation of entries. They provide practical exercises at every stage.  The Oxford Guide to Practical Lexicography draws on materials developed by the authors over more than twenty years of teaching courses for publishing houses and universities in the US, Japan, Hong Kong and China, South Africa, Australia, the UK, and Europe. It will be welcomed everywhere by lexicographers, teachers of lexicography, and their students. It is also fascinating reading for all those interested in discovering how dictionaries are made.

The Oxford Guide to Practical Lexicography (Oxford Linguistics)

Reference

Atkins, B. T. Sue

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

This is a down-to-earth, 'how to do it' textbook on the making of dictionaries. Written by professional lexicographers with over seventy years' experience between them, the book presents a step-by-step course for the training of lexicographers in all settings, including publishing houses, colleges, and universities world-wide, and for the teaching of lexicography as an academic discipline. It takes readers through the processes of designing, collecting, and annotating a corpus of texts; shows how to analyse the data in order to extract the relevant information; and demonstrates how these findings are drawn together in the semantic, grammatical, and pedagogic components that make up an entry. The authors explain the relevance and application of recent linguistic theories, such as prototype theory and frame semantics, and describe the role of software in the manipulation of data and the compilation of entries. They provide practical exercises at every stage. The Oxford Guide to Practical Lexicography draws on materials developed by the authors over more than twenty years of teaching courses for publishing houses and universities in the US, Japan, Hong Kong and China, South Africa, Australia, the UK, and Europe. It will be welcomed everywhere by lexicographers, teachers of lexicography, and their students. It is also fascinating reading for all those interested in discovering how dictionaries are made.

The Oxford Guide to Practical Lexicography

MACMILLAN COLLOCATIONS DICTIONARY

Macmillan ELT

Macmillan English Dictionary - For Advanced Learners - With CD Rom

The most up to date, comprehensive and best value students' dictionary on the market. This major new dictionary has been created from scratch, by two teams of over 100 lexicographers, working in Britain and America. Using a corpus of over 200 million words collected from contemporary written and spoken sources, Macmillan English Dictionary gives the most up-to-date information available about the meanings of words and how they are used in today's English. The whole dictionary has been designed for ease of use by students of English. Clear and simple definitions of over 100,000 British and American words and phrases are written using a defining vocabulary of no more than 2500 words. Longer entries are introduced by a menu to help you to find the correct meaning fast. Over 80,000 examples show the defined word in a real context which further strengthens students' understanding. Although English has at least 600,000 different words, 90 percent of all the written and spoken language we read and hear are made up from only 7,500 frequent words. These 7,500 words are highlighted in red, and treated in more detail, with extra information and examples. A practical reference book for the classroom and home, Macmillan English Dictionary helps students with words that are needed for communicating in English, and offers invaluable support for those who want to write and speak accurate and contemporary English.

Macmillan Education

English Dictionary for Advanced Learners

Gardners Books

This dictionary has been created using over 1000 lexicographers from Britian and America. Using a corpus of 200 million words this reference contains definitions of over 100,000 phrases and provides information about how these words and phrases are used in English in the modern world.

Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners

Fox, Gwyneth

MACMILLAN PUB. LTD.

Macmillan English Dictionary: For Advanced Learners of American English

The most up-to-date dictionary for learners of English!* Over 100,000 references and 80,000 examples of words in use * More references than any other English learnersbliog’ dictionary * Only 2,500 words used to define all entries * New two-color text for ease of use* Up-to-date information on new words, spoken English and changes in meaning * Short and clear definitions, with menus in longer entries to help find the meaning quickly * Over 1,000 illustrated words throughout, along with a 16-page full-color section * 22-page language study section Although the English language is made up of over one million individual words, 90% of all written and spoken text consists of 7,500. The Macmillan English Dictionary highlights these vital 7,500 in red, encouraging learners to swiftly grasp the core words necessary to speak and write fluently.This is a practical reference book for the classroom and home, offering invaluable support for those wishing to write and speak English accurately.

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd

Do you know...- the difference between a chinaman and a doosra?- where to find cow corner, the V, and the corridor of uncertainty?- what Nelson, Merlyn and Michelle have to do with cricket?- how to get a ball to reverse-swing, or how the Duckworth/Lewis method works?- the origin of yorker, googly, and third man?The Wisden Dictionary of Cricket is the definitive guide to the noble game. This fully updated third edition is not only an A-Z guide to all things cricket, it also includes illustrations showing positions and strategy, and quotations from cricket literature worldwide - from 18th century match reports right up to the Darrell Hair affair.It will appeal to anyone with an interest in the game - from the seasoned aficionado to the youngest new recruit. If you've ever wondered why a batsman can expect a jaffa on a bunsen, or how to go aerial when you're on a shirtfront... this is the book for you.

The Wisden Dictionary of Cricket

Wisden

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The Dictionary of Cricket

The Oxford Guide to Practical Lexicography (Oxford Linguistics)

The Oxford Guide to Practical Lexicography

MACMILLAN COLLOCATIONS DICTIONARY

Macmillan English Dictionary - For Advanced Learners - With CD Rom

English Dictionary for Advanced Learners

Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners

Macmillan English Dictionary: For Advanced Learners of American English

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

The Wisden Dictionary of Cricket