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Corbeil, Jean-Claude; Archambault, Ariane
Language: English
Published by Firefly Books, 2002
- Hardcover
- Used
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- Title
- The Firefly Visual Dictionary
- Author
- Corbeil, Jean-Claude; Archambault, Ariane
- Publisher
- Firefly Books
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1552975851
- ISBN 13
- 9781552975855
The Firefly Visual Dictionary is an unparalleled reference to the world around us. With more than 6,000 color illustrations -- each one labeled in detail -- The Firefly Visual Dictionary shows what other dictionaries can only describe; from the parts of a honeybee to the parts of a bulldozer. Its scope and depth is immense. Everyone will find sections that will catch their eye whether they need to quickly research an assignment, track down a contested fact or simply browse through the drawings. Each key word and phrase is connected to the detailed illustrations, all are organized into a series of sections and are fully indexed.
Subjects include:
- Astronomy
- Earth
- Vegetable Kingdom
- Animal Kingdom
- Food and Kitchen
- Human Being
- House
- Clothing
- Society
- Transport and Handling
- Energy
- Arts and Architecture
- Science
- Sports and Games
- Do-it-Yourself and Gardening
- Personal Adornment and Articles
- Communications and Office Automation
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About the Author
Jean-Claude Corbeil is an expert in linguistic planning, with a world-wide reputation in the fields of comparative terminology and socio-linguistics. He serves as a consultant to various international organizations and governments.
Ariane Archambault, a specialist in applied linguistics, has devoted several years to the teaching of foreign languages. It was therefore natural for her to become a terminologist and author of dictionaries.
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