Merriam-Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary

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Merriam-WebsterÆs Spanish-English Dictionary is a completely new dictionary designed to meet the needs of English and Spanish speakers in a time of ever-expanding communication among the countries of the Western Hemisphere. It is intended for language learners, teachers, office workers, tourists, business travelersùanyone who needs to communicate effectively in the Spanish and English languages as they are spoken and written in the Americas.
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 "How to Choose and Use a Dictionary..." 2009-08-26
By Eric W. Vogt, Ph.D., Author of The Spanish Subjunctive Up Close, Spanish Pronouns Up Close and Spanish Past Tenses Up Close (Seattle, WA)
The old saying about dictionaries being obsolete by the time they are printed is less true now, with our modern technology, but there remains another weak link in the chain that we seldom talk about when reviewing dictionaries: the user. As a professor of Spanish (Golden Age) and as a professional translator (technical and literary), I am a dictionary junkie. That means I have all sorts of dictionaries, each with its particular strengths.



If a person uses a dictionary for what it is not meant to be and encounter problems, it is not from a weakness of the dictionary, but rather a misunderstanding of the user. "Don't use a screwdriver for a hammer" and then complain that it doesn't allow you to drive or remove nails well.



This dictionary is not going to give users the regional nuances of certain words. It isn't a source of information about comparative usage. For that, there are other dictionaries and reference materials, such as Cassell's beyond the dictionary in Spanish;: A handbook of everyday usage -- with a slight inclination toward Peninsular Spanish, written from the perspective of British English -- and a wonderful book. There is also Dictionary of Spoken Spanish.

 "small and powerful" 2009-07-31
By Evan Jones (Belmont)
This is a small dictionary with everything you need, including phrasing examples. I know very little Spanish, but needed something quick to talk to the crew which was working on my house. I found the task frustrating, as I am sure they did as well. This little book did the trick. Was able to explain exactly what I needed and get a job well done.

 "Solid bilingual dictionary" 2009-07-17
By Ann S. (Iowa City, IA)
I have about fifteen copies of this dictionary in my high school Spanish classroom. I think that it is more than adequate for most levels if Spanish learners.

 "Excellent language aide" 2009-07-09
By Carolyn R. Griswold (Tennessee)
I am bilingual, English/Spanish, and have forgotten words I learned many years ago. This book is a boon, helpful if you need a specific word translated. I use mine often, practically every day. For those who need a little extra help, this is the book to use.

 "Recommended by Instructor" 2009-05-08
By JSC
This dictionary was highly recommended by my instructor who has taught Spanish for over 25 years.


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LeapFrog® Tag Reading System

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Introducing Tag Reading System, the revolutionary touch reading system that brings reading to life like never before. Tag engages children to make reading a rich, fulfilling experience. Children simply touch the Tag Reader (which looks like an electronic pen) to the book's pages, and words talk, characters sing and stories fly off the pages.

With a huge library of hardcover books and games including favorite TV, movie and classic tales, each Tag Book allows children to learn at their own pace, building their skills and their confidence. Plus, by connecting the Tag Reader to the online LeapFrog Learning Path, parents can see what their child is learning -- and even receive recommendations on what books their child could read next! Includes Tag Reader, plus the "Ozzie and Mack" Book; additional Tag Books sold separately. Tag Reader requires two "AAA" batteries, not included.
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- The amazing touch technology of the Tag Reading System encourages a child's love of reading as words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud!
- The Tag library includes over 20 books and games featuring characters from TV, movies and classic tales.
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- Children learn to read through an exciting and interactive experience in which they can also earn online rewards.
- Parents can connect the Tag Reader to the online LeapFrog Learning Path to see what their child is learning, and explore ways to expand their child's learning journey.
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 "Software is HORRIBLE" 2009-09-27
By E. M. Greenberg (Philadelphia, PA)
I recently purchased this for my 5 year old daughter. I thought the idea of it was great, and she loves to read. However, the software for this tool is so bad as to render it almost unusable. First, I installed the latest software from the internet, skipping the CD. As soon as it was installed, it told me I needed an update for it to work. Took 4 times before the update finally was able to install. Then I downloaded three more books of audio files from the Connect website. But I am now unable to synch the new files with the pen. I have tried repeatedly and it always fails. So, as of now I have three worthless, but pricey, books, and the only book that is on the pen is Cat in the Hat which came with it.



It is unbelievable to me that they can't get this to work. The technology for synching files between two devices has been around for what? TWENTY YEARS???? at least.



Also, the software interface is horribly slow. This is really not that complicated of a system - please, leapfrog, just spend the money to do it right. Do you really want reviews like this?



FYI: I am an IT project manager and work with technology all day everyday.



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 "Listen, LeapFrog: Give me more Tag books!" 2009-09-15
By C. chen (Hanover, NH)
I'm for this great product. My kid would really love it, if he can keep having new books. But check the Tag book library from [...], they are extremely slow to introduce new Tag books, especially the "Classic Storybook" ones. Listen, Leapfrog, can you give us more tag books, or even better, at lower price?

 "Awesome educational tool THAT MY CHILDREN DON'T USE" 2009-09-03
By Fry Boy (Orlando, FL USA)
I swear, I blew $[...] on the Tag Reading System along with five or six books. I did this based on all the rave reviews here at amazon.com. This happened circa October 2008. It's now September 2009. The Tag Reading System has, over the past year, gotten very little attention from either of my children, now aged six and 4.5, approximately. It's been quite a disappointment.



The truth is, it's a great product. You upload a bunch of books onto the green-and-white pen. Then you take the pen and run it over each word in a book. The pen says each word. You then take the pen and put it on something in a picture, the pen makes a noise or one of the characters says something. Click a button and the pen will read the entire story to you. Great. Brilliant. Works well. Kudos to Leapfrog.



But neither one of my children gives a hoot about the Tag Reading System. Both of my children are bright, but all attempts to engage them with this product have failed. You cart out the stuff, nobody touches it. You try to use it with them, they would rather play something else with you.



If this product and the books that go with it were A LOT cheaper, I would wholeheartedly recommend it, but 50 big ones for the reader is a bit much to pay, particularly since the books go for 12 to 15 smackers each. I mean, if you get it and your child uses it great, but don't count on it.



Get your children a LeapFrog® Leapster® Learning Game System - Green instead. My kids use their Leapsters far more than they use the Tag Reading System. The Leapster games provide a nice mix of education and entertainment and are much more engaging than the Tag Reading System.

 "Great if you kid loves to read!" 2009-09-02
By M. Horton-Gaskins (New Carrollton, MD)
My three year old loves this! Its great if your child wants to independently read. It makes them feel like a "big kid". So far, I have not had any connection problems from the tag to computer and I am hoping it stays like that. I bought two extra books with it (the one included isn't that good) and I love that they are hardcover. I think I am going to buy the Leapster2 now.

 "simply the best" 2009-08-29
By Jiaqing Wang (Texas USA)
Both my 4 year old daughter and my wife are learning how to read English with this toy. :)


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The Graveyard Book

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Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod, is a normal boy.

He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a sprawling graveyard, being raised and educated by ghosts, with a solitary guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor of the dead.

There are dangers and adventures in the graveyard for a boy-an ancient Indigo Man beneath the hill, a gateway to a desert leading to an abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible menace of the Sleer.

But if Bod leaves the graveyard, then he will come under attack from the man Jack—who has already killed Bod's family. . . .

Beloved master storyteller Neil Gaiman returns with a luminous new novel for the audience that embraced his New York Times bestselling modern classic Coraline. Magical, terrifying, and filled with breathtaking adventures, the graveyard book is sure to enthrall readers of all ages.

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 "Another super dope book from Neil Gaiman" 2009-10-03
By Todd Steck (Minneapolis, MN)
This book was great. Dark, imaginative, suspenseful, what else could we expect from this author?

 "Enjoyed by adults too!" 2009-09-30
By Page (www.pagese.wordpress.com)
I really enjoyed this book. The concept of a child being raised by those in the graveyard was well thought out and in the context of the story seemed perfectly normal. I loved that everyone there helped raise the child even though he had "specific" parents and a guardian who could move about the human world. I thought the story started out a bit gruesome for a middle school book, but it played out well. The story spans a number of years but highlighting specific events that occur throughout the child's life. At first this kind of annoyed me, but I realized each part read more like a short story and each "story" played a role in the ending. I'd would love to see a future book about Bod's life outside the graveyard.

 "It's a great adult read as well--charming story!!" 2009-09-29
By J. E. Turicik (Plymouth, WI)
This was a great little tale about a boy who, due to the unfortunate murder of his family-grew up in a graveyard raised by the spirits and other such folk. I actually listned to the Audio book which is read by the Author who does a fantastic job. I enjoyed it so much, I've just ordered another book written by him. Looking for a lighthearted, well written story, this is the one for you.

 "A Dance with Death" 2009-09-29
By Bird (Suwanee, GA USA)
Neil Gaiman is an author that I have recently discovered. I had heard of The Sandman series, seen Stardust (but how often is a movie true to the book that fathered it?) and I had watched trailers for Coraline. It wasn't until I found out he had teamed up with another favorite author of mine - Terry Pratchett - with American Gods that I really took notice. Boy have I been missing out! Gaiman's newest offering The Graveyard Book is a wonderful blend of mysteriously new and comfortably familiar images. Gaiman has deftly whipped up a concoction that feels like somehow, if you peek behind the corner, someone you really should remember will be waiting for you. Bod isn't like us but he isn't that far from us either. He has a `family' he has those who look out for him and support him, he has a hard time at school and girl troubles. He also has a horrific murderer out to get him. His journey from boy to young adult is a marvelous adventure. The idea of the danse macabre takes on a whole new meaning as does visiting a graveyard just to read the inscriptions. I would recommend this book to young adult readers and adult who enjoy fantasy, horror and mythology. A truly enjoyable read.

 "A great twist on a classic theme" 2009-09-26
By Bryce Dayton (Pocatello ID USA)
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman tells the story of Nobody Owens, a young boy who fortuitously wanders off just as an assassin kills both his parents. The toddler is protected, and raised by the ghosts of the graveyard he waddles into.



A new twist on The Jungle Book, I found this book to be a real page turner. The story seemed a little too deep in places for what was going on, and a little open-ended, leaving me to wonder if perhaps there's some sort of sequel in the not-too-distant future, but otherwise, I have very little to complain about with this book. It's joined the prestigous ranks of "Books I Bought While Poor" meaning that I snatched it up for my personal collection despite my paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle. Oh, and it won the Hugo, so obviously at least a few other people think it's a decent book.



To be honest, I haven't read much Gaiman, which makes me (and likely you) very sad. I'll be correcting that soon, starting with Neverwhere, and moving right into American Gods and Anansi Boys. I have Good Omens on my bookshelf, so I suppose I'll get to that one at some point, too.



Final Score: 9/10. A great book for younger readers, and a great way to kill a boring afternoon for adults. Enjoyable, highly readable, and quickly read.


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