This major new edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus will inspire an early love of words and creative writing. Specially written by children's word experts, it is fun and accessible to first readers and writers, with modern 3D images on every spread. Children will find it fun to explore and it will inspire them to use a wider range of words, fast!

Major new edition of the Oxford First Dictionary in durable hardback includes new words and more pages to extend vocabulary, improve spelling and support comprehension in the curriculum. Its accessible layout, illustrations and new supplement on spelling and grammar tips and activities, makes it the perfect first dictionary for home and school!

From Charles Frederick Worth to Nicolas Ghesquiere, designers have propelled fashion from an elite craft into a cornerstone of contemporary popular culture. This book presents an analysis of the achievements of the 50 great names in international fashion. It also explores their lives, both personal and professional.

This comprehensive and broad-ranging introductory textbook examines the key aspects of contemporary international development from both a practical and theoretical perspective. It addresses the fundamental question of what 'development' actually is and examines social, economic and environmental developments around the world. Written by experts with extensive field experience, this text introduces key issues in the development debate from how the developing world is changing global order to discussions on gender and development as well as security and development. International Development is a critical and interdisciplinary introduction to the contested field of development that is the ideal companion for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying modules in development on degrees in International Politics, International Relations and Development Studies. This title will also appeal to policy-makers working in areas of development and professionals working in the area.