Cassell Dictionary of Abbreviations

Cassell Dictionary of Abbreviations

by David Pickering (Author)

Synopsis

Abbreviations and acronyms are a part of life, yet they can often seem obscure or confusing. This volume is a guide to a range of abbreviations in contemporary use, explaining what they stand for and what they mean. It includes everyday abbreviations and acronyms, and those used in business, computing and science, incorporating key abbreviations used in languages such as French and German.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: New
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 02 Apr 1998

ISBN 10: 0304350338
ISBN 13: 9780304350339

Author Bio
David Pickering is an experienced reference book compiler, freelance since 1992. He has contributed (often as sole author or chief editor) to around 200 books in the fields of general reference, English language, the arts, history and popular interest. He has also broadcast many times on a variety of subjects on radio and television. He lives in Buckingham with his wife and two sons.