Written in a clear, jargon-free style, this dictionary is ideal for those without legal qualifications who are nevertheless seeking quick and useful legal knowledge, either at home or at work. Substantially revised and updated for the fourth edition, it is also a handy reference book for lawyers, students, and secretaries in the UK--or any Commonwealth country where the legal system is founded on English law.
This authoritative dictionary will be invaluable to a range of students and professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. Over 3,500 entries provide comprehensive coverage of financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct taxation, indirect taxation, auditing, corporate finance, and accounting bodies and institutions. Coverage is international, and includes important terms from US accounting. Substantially updated and expanded, this new edition includes a wealth of invaluable added features including worked examples of difficult concepts, web links, and expanded feature entries on key topics. Clear, accessible entries give straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon, making this a valuable guide to the often-confusing world of accountancy terms.
"This best-selling dictionary provides an authoritative first point of reference for jargon-free legal information. More than 4,700 entries clearly define the major terms, concepts, processes, and the organization of the English legal system..."--P. [4] of cover
Covering all areas of modern business practice, this edition now includes increased coverage of terms and concepts. It also looks at issues such as Internet business, private equity, structured finance, and much more.
This market-leading and best-selling illustrated dictionary contains authoritative entries on all aspects of medical science. Entries are accessible and jargon-free and are complemented by over 140 illustrations and diagrams.
The best-selling Dictionary of Finance and Banking includes over 5,200 entries. The fifth edition has been fully revised and updated, and adds more than 150 new entries. Terms focus particularly upon recent terminology, institutions, and safety measures coined or introduced since the economiccrash of 2008-9, including reactions to the crisis such as the Asset Protection Scheme and the Financial Stability Oversight Council . The dictionary defines terms from all aspects of personal and international finance, including money markets, private investments and borrowing, central banking,foreign exchanges, monetary policy, and public and government finance. Now with expanded coverage of capital structure and corporate restructuring. Recommended up-to-date web links for many entries, accessed via the Dictionary of Finance and Banking website, provide valuable extra information.With clear and accessible definitions, this jargon-free dictionary is a perfect companion to financial titles in this series including A Dictionary of Business and Management , A Dictionary of Accounting , and A Dictionary of Economics , and provides accurate and valuable information for students,practitioners, private investors, and readers of the financial pages alike.
This dictionary covers all aspects of finance and banking, from personal investments to international trading
A Dictionary of Chemistry comprises some 5,250 entries, covering all aspects of chemistry and related topics, such as physical chemistry and biochemistry, including recent developments in the field. It is supplemented by graphs, diagrams, and detailed appendices as well as useful web links which are accessible via the companion website.
In the new age of technology, being able to speak and write successfully is probably more important today than ever before. This language toolkit gives essential practical information on writing skills, punctuation, grammar, spelling, pronunciation, common confusables, and more. There is also background information on the role of English as an international language and advice on how to improve your public speaking, from preparation to successful delivery. Covers a broad range of aspects of English grammar and usage Guidelines include: structuring and writing letters, emails, or faxes effectively; using the appropriate words for the right occasion; how to spell 'problem' words; understanding the basic rules of grammar
