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January 2007 Update
The latest update to Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection includes fantastic new and exclusive content and functionality. New to the Premium Collection are the Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes, the Oxford Dictionary of Genetics, the Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea, and the extensive Encyclopedia of Mammals, plus a new entry on Faith Schools in the Concise Oxford Companion to the Christian Church which is exclusive to Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection. Also included is an interactive periodic table (located in the Periodic Table entry in the Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry).
There are also three new editions included in this content release — Oxford Dictionary of World History, the Oxford Dictionary of Statistics, and the Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine.
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The Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes
From writing poems to writing birthday cards, and from the garret to the classroom, the Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes has what every writer (or budding writer) needs. It contains rhymes for 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English. This is a must-have tool for writers of all kinds and a superb reference for English teachers, as well as a delight for everyone who likes to play with words.
The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea Edited by I. C. B. Dear and Peter Kemp
The most comprehensive and authoritative reference book of its kind, The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea is a completely revised and updated edition of a classic volume that was first published in 1976 to huge acclaim. It covers every aspect of the seas and the vessels that sail on them, from shipbuilding, yachting, diving, and marine mammals, to tidal power, piracy, and the literature and language of the sea. The second edition provides new material on topics such as oceanography and marine archaeology; also included are up-to-the-minute articles on underwater vehicles, tsunamis, warfare at sea, marine pollution, the Economic Exclusion Zone, and ship preservation.
A Dictionary of Genetics by Robert C. King, William D. Stansfield, and Pamela K. Mulligan
This new edition of A Dictionary of Genetics addresses the needs of students, educators, and clinical geneticists for an authoritative and up-to-date reference work that not only defines the latest terms but also presents important ancillary encyclopedic information. The dictionary includes terms from a wide range of disciplines which entwine with genetics, including molecular biology, cell biology, medicine, botany, and evolutionary studies. Its 7,000 cross-referenced definitions are supported by an excellent collection of line drawings, tables, and chemical formulae. The definitions are followed by six appendices, including an eighty page Chronology. This lists notable discoveries relating to genetics, cytology, and evolutionary biology made from 1590 through 2005.
The Encyclopedia of Mammals Edited by David W. Macdonald
Written by an international team of experts and edited by renowned zoologist Professor David Macdonald, this new edition of The Encyclopedia of Mammals has been comprehensively revised and updated to reflect the most recent developments in modern zoology. It covers the behaviour, diet, distribution, and evolution of every known living mammal in the world in clear, accessible language, and is superbly illustrated throughout with photographs and original artwork. There are also feature articles on a range of fascinating topics, such as: Why do primates have big brains? Why do lions roar? And what are the costs of motherhood for seals?
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Edited by E A Livingstone
An exclusive, online only entry on Faith Schools has now been added to this Concise Dictionary, allowing Premium users access to content unavailable anywhere else, either in print or online.
Interactive periodic table
A new, interactive periodic table is now part of Oxford Reference Online. Located in the entry for Periodic Table in the Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry, subscribers can click on any element in the table to hop to the entry in the Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry corresponding to that element.
NEW EDITIONS
A Dictionary of Statistics Edited by Graham Upton and Ian Cook
Fully updated for the second edition, A Dictionary of Statistics covers a broad range of statistical vocabulary in jargon-free language. It includes terms used in computing, mathematics, operational research, and probability, as well as biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field, and coverage of statistical journals and societies. It embraces the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of this complex subject, and will be invaluable for students and professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including politics, market research, medicine, psychology, pharmaceuticals, and mathematics. This new edition contains internet links which point to useful sites for further information, and many additional illustrative examples.
A Dictionary of World History Edited by Edmund Wright
This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. It includes biographies of key figures in world history, historical summaries for each country, and entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and key battles and places. The second edition has been thoroughly updated to include recent changes in world affairs. There are new and updated biographies (e.g. Vladimir Putin, Benedict XVI, Tony Blair) and entries on recent major events and their after-effects (including the Orange Revolution and the 2004 tsunami).
The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine Edited by Michael Kent
This dictionary covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports injuries, and training principles. It was compiled with the help of a team of eminent contributors and advisers; the third edition has been updated to incorporate recent advances, for example in the areas of gene technology and drug and doping regulations.
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