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Webster's New World Computer Dictionary, Tenth Edition

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Webster's New World Computer Dictionary, Tenth Edition
Bryan Pfaffenberger
Manufacturer: Webster's New World
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 076452478X

Book Description

Comprehensive, authoritative - and user-friendly!

Whether you're a computer novice or a computer professional, Webster's New World Computer Dictionary is one of the most useful references you can buy.

It gives you clear and concise definitions for more than 4,750 up-to-date computer terms, including 250 that are completely new to this edition.

You'll find current coverage of the latest standards and protocols in storage, memory, peripherals, and more-plus updated and expanded information on computer security, legislation, and computer and Internet technology. Cross-referencing throughout directs you effortlessly to related terms and concepts that help you understand more about a given subject and put it into a larger context.

From using e-mail and going on the Internet (attachment, computer virus, cookie, shopping cart) to buying or upgrading a computer (Ethernet, G4, Pentium 4, SDRAM) to boning up on terminology for a computer industry job (Advanced Encryption Standard, timecode editing, virtual private network), this invaluable resource gives you instant flip-and-find access to the information you need-from A (applet) to Z (zip drive).

Webster's New World Dictionary of Culinary Arts (Trade Version)
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My lil' dictionary and I

Well worth the money

Great reference book for culinary careers.

An excellent basic culinary reference book

Good reference book

Webster's New World Dictionary of Culinary Arts (Trade Version)
Steven Labensky
Manufacturer: Pearson P T R
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0134757327

Book Description

The most authoritative, complete glossary of the culinary arts: now includes over 25,000 entries!

Includes phonetic pronunciation guidance, nearly 300 line drawings, metric conversions, measurement equivalents, and much more.
Coverage includes food identification, preparation and cooking methods, nutrition, sanitation, equipment, wine, international foods, hospitality, nutrition, food chemistry, prepared dishes, and more.
Best-selling First Edition was a 1998 James Beard Foundation Award nominee.

This authoritative, exceptionally complete dictionary of the culinary arts will be an invaluable resource for every culinary professional. The first edition was honored as a 1998 James Beard Foundation Award Nominee; this new Second Edition includes 60% more entries, making it even more useful. This book contains over 25,000 entries covering food identification, preparation and cooking methods, nutrition, sanitation, tools and equipment, wine, beer and spirits, cigars, international foods, hospitality and restaurant management, food chemistry, prepared dishes, food history, gastronomy, and more. Designed for easy reading, the book is full of helpful line drawings, cross-references and phonetic pronunciation guidance. It includes handy tables of metric conversions, measurement equivalents, commonly used international terms, sugar cooking temperatures, oversized wine bottles, and more.

Sarah R. Labensky is Director of the Culinary Arts Institute at Mississippi University for Women. She is co-author of Applied Math for Food Service (Prentice Hall 1998), On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals, and On Cooking, Second Edition (Prentice Hall 1998). She is active in the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and a member of The James Beard Foundation, Women Chefs & Restaurateurs and Les Dames d'Escoffier.

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My lil' dictionary and I.......2004-12-25

I'm a guy, ok? I got this insuppressible urge to become a Vegetarian and cook gourmet vegetarian cuisine. It could happen to anyone. But it happened to me. I have probably 15 veggie cookbooks and try to prepare at least three new recipes per week. I can't remember even once being stumped by some arcane ingredient or bizarre description with this life saving dictionary in hand! The phonetic pronunciation of most entries is very gratifying as well. What more is there to say? Except that I'm now thinner, smarter, faster, more virile, high blood pressure is gone and I'm crazier than when I was a carnivore! But that's off topic. Long live the revolution!

Well worth the money.......2004-10-13

If you need a quick reference guide to look up culinary terms, or techniques, this one is great for the money. The book is some what small, about 1" thick, and light paper is used, which makes this book VERY convenient unlike most references book that are overly burdensome.

I'm currently in culinary school and as a student, I use this book all the time; it has yet to dissapoint me! Quality work here. A must for any foodie

Great reference book for culinary careers........2003-09-03

This book contains not only English and French, but other languages from around the word. I am an student at the Las Vegas University studying for a four-year degree in culinary science. It's tough and you need a lot of guide books. Three I highly recommend is the Study Guide for Baking and Advance Baking. These books I found on Amazon.com and marketplace. They help me alot getting through my courses. Another tough course that involves a lot of science is Sanitation. The Study Guide for the National Servsafe Exam is also an excellent guide.

An excellent basic culinary reference book.......2002-07-26

This friendly volume is crisp, concise (tens of thousands of entries in just under 500 pages), and attractive. It is not only inexpensive, but possibly one of the best culinary dictionaries available for the home cook who simply wants a decent resource for occasional questions.

My basic test for a culinary reference book is to look up "falernum" (a by-product of rum distillation which is used as a flavoring in fruit desserts--sort of along the lines of grenadine). Well, "falernum" isn't in here, but so much other stuff is that I'm not complaining.

The pronunciations are a little iffy on foreign language terms, and the definition brevity is sometimes confusing (kiu is listed as "an ancient Chinese beer." OK. Does that make it a beer from ancient times, or a really old fermented brew that's currently available?). Still, these are minor quibbles for an admirably complete book.

Good reference book.......2002-02-27

This book has been very helpful to me. Unfortunately there have been a few words I tried to look up that weren't in there. Maybe their next edition will be more complete.

Webster's New World American Words of Freedom

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Webster's New World American Words of Freedom

Manufacturer: Webster's New World
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764566385

Book Description

Webster's New World American Words of Freedom features the complete text of and expert commentary on the documents that define democracy and frame freedom -- including the Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights and subsequent constitutional amendments. The helpful glossary of terms throughout the book enables you to understand and appreciate every word. Plus, you'll also find the text of and commentary on President George W. Bush's emotionally charged September 20, 2001 speech!

Webster's New World Dictionary of Science

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Webster's New World Dictionary of Science

Manufacturer: Webster's New World
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0028623827

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From A (a physics symbol for ampere) to Z (the physics symbol for impedance), the Dictionary of Science covers more than 7,000 terms for scientific disciplines that span acoustics, archeology, and cryogenics to gynecology, tectonics, and zoology. Flux is defined, both for smelting and soldering, as is the f-stop of cameras and telescopes, the flystrike caused in sheep by blowfly maggots, the fluvioglacial process associated with glacial meltwater, and the parasitic fluke that plagues the livers of sheep, cattle, horses, dogs, and humans. There are entries on the Mariana Trench and marijuana, positrons and post-coital contraception, strychnine, stupors, stutters, subatomic particles, and the subconscious.

The illustrations, more than 450 of them, are particularly helpful. A diagram of the knee joint identifies ligament and cartilage, patella and femur, not to mention the synovial membrane and gastrocnemius, while another illustration clarifies the Internet process, from user computer to modem to Internet Service Provider Hub to the Internet itself, and the diagram of the water cycle shows the whole water process, from groundwater flow, through evaporation and vapor transport, to precipitation and surface runoff. Useful for students, researchers, and science aficionados, the dictionary is up to date, and the language used in the definitions is clear, accurate, and accessible. --Stephanie Gold

Book Description

Webster's New World Dictionary of Science provides all the answers to the questions people most often ask about the world of science, in one A-Z volume. Over 7,000 entries are drawn from one of the most authoritative and up-to-the-minute encyclopedia databases in the world. These entries cover the range of physical and natural sciences from aeronautics to zoology. 500 illustrations, plus numerous diagrams, tables and chronologies help explain difficult scientific concepts and discoveries. Unlike most paperback science dictionaries, Webster's New World Dictionary of Science is completely American in content, with data and statistics that are pertinent to the Americas, as well as to the larger world. Extensive cross-referencing assists readers in conducting more comprehensive research. Concise biographical data of major scientists are also included. Affordably priced, the illustrated Webster's New World Dictionary of Science is perfect for students and science enthusiasts alike.

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Chris Seibold MyMac.com Book Review

Webster's New World Computer Dictionary
Brian Pfaffenberger
Manufacturer: MacMillan Reference Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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With over 4, 500 entries, Webster's New World Computer Dictionary, 9th Edition goes beyond the basic definitions by providing the full picture of why a term is important and how it relates to other terms. Everyone -- from new users to technology professionals -- will want this in their reference library.

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Chris Seibold MyMac.com Book Review.......2003-04-03

No plot, no tips, no tricks, and no pics: Are these the ingredients of the worst book ever? Well, they would be if it weren't a dictionary. Fortunately I am reviewing a dictionary, Webster's New World Computer Dictionary to be precise. What you have here is your basic dictionary: Words and acronyms in bold followed by the definition the whole shebang flows down two columns per page. The difference is the focus, Webster's New World Computer Dictionary focuses solely on Computers so the reference won't be much use to scrabble players looking for a two-letter word that starts with Q (answer "qa", it's legit, trust me).

Reviewing a dictionary is difficult. The obvious things to do is read a bevy of definitions and see if they are understandable or if they send the reader off to another dictionary to figure out what Bryan Pfaffenberger is trying to say. Having read more definitions than I care to enumerate I can honestly say they are pretty easy to follow. None of the definitions left me wondering what I had just read actually meant so that's gotta count for something.

The other test I devised for Webster's New World Computer Dictionary was one I hoped would test Bryan Pfaffenberger's completeness. I began to think of random computer terms. I would shout one aloud and flip the pages of Webster's New World Computer Dictionary to see if my word of the moment had stumped Webster's New World Computer Dictionary. DDR? It's in there, SLIP? Ditto, foo? Covered. Try as I might there was no computer related word/term/acronym I could come up with to successfully stump Webster's New World Computer Dictionary (though qa was not included). My failure to stump Bryan Pfaffenberger may have more to do with my meager vocabulary than the robustness of Webster's New World Computer Dictionary so take my experiment for what it's worth.

Now I am entering dangerous territory, valuing the book. One of the keys to rating any kind of reference book is the value component. At only seventeen dollars Webster's New World Computer Dictionary is fairly inexpensive but if you have the Internet it's fairly unnecessary. You can look up just about any term (well, probably every term) found in Webster's New World Computer Dictionary and get the same info from the net. I suppose that Webster's New World Computer Dictionary might be useful if you find yourself reading computer manuals or editing computer oriented articles and didn't want to make the short Google jaunt but, personally speaking, I can't imagine actually needing this book (I am obviously the exception to the rule, the book is in it's ninth edition). Still, if you find yourself in a situation where you need a hard copy dictionary Webster's New World Computer Dictionary won't let you down.

MacMice Rating: 3 out of 5

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The best general computer science dictionary on the market........1997-08-12

The fifth edition is now old (1994). However, a new edition is due out September, 1997. I own about 10 or so general "computer dictionaries." When I look up terms in Webster's, they are usually listed. However, when I search in the other dictionaries, the terms are usually NOT listed. Unfortunately, this book does not enjoy the widespread readership it deserves. I hope more distributers will carry and promote this reference book. After all, computer science is a major industry and major component of our infrastructure in the USA. I have been a computer programmer and now work as a senior software/systems engineer. I have been in the field of computer science for 17 years.

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Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary
Ray Horak
Manufacturer: Webster's New World
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 047177457X

Book Description

This book will provide a comprehensive survey of telecommunications technologies and services, at a reasonable level of technical depth in the entries, and in the author's unique plain-English, commonsense style. Coverage will be comprehensive for international wired and wireless telecommunications, not covered in the major competition.

Power Line Carrier (PLC)

Broad over Power Line (BPL)

Passive Optical Network (PON)

802.11g

802.16 & WiMAX

Fiber Optics

Storage Area Networks (SANs)

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

CATV Networks

Wireless

Cellular

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) vs. H.323 (international)

Regulation & Convergence

Divestiture and Revestiture, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A-worldwide)

Webster's New World Dictionary of Science - HARDCOVER

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Webster's New World Dictionary of Science - HARDCOVER
David; Moore, T. Harvey (Editors) Lindley
Manufacturer: Webster's New World
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000O95LPQ

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