Which Dictionary is best suited for iPhone & Smart Phones?

August 12, 2009

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July 17, 2009

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Understand the Biology behind the headlines!

July 13, 2009

Controversy surrounds claims that British scientists have made medical history by creating human sperm in the laboratory. Understand the Biology behind the headlines with the Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry available on iPhone.

Fully revised and updated for the sixth edition, this market-leading dictionary is the perfect guide for anyone studying biology, either at school or university. With nearly 5,500 clear and concise entries, over 400 of them new to this edition, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. Features include biographical entries on key scientists, chronologies charting developments in major fields including cell biology, genetics, microscopy, and vitamins, and double-page feature articles on important topics such as bioinformatics, genetically modified organisms, microarray technology, and RNA interference. Appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, the geological time scale, major mass extinctions of species, model organisms and their genomes, and Nobel prizewinners – the last two new to this edition.

Available on iTunes: http://su.pr/1B3K7t


The perfect Chemistry revolutionized for iPhone

July 9, 2009

Science is in the news… in the week that the AgeA laboratory in Newcastle, in the UK, has grown sperm using retinoic acid, get to grips with what retinol actually is with the new Dictionary of Chemistry on iPhone:

Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry, either at school or at university. With over 4,700 entires – over 200 new to this edition – it covers all aspects of chemistry, from physical chemistry to biochemistry. The sixth edition boasts broader coverage in subject areas such as forensics, metallurgy, materials science, and geology, increasing the dictionary’s appeal to students in these related fields. There are also biographical entries on key figures, highlighted entries on major topics such as polymers and crystal defects, and a chronology charting the main discoveries in atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and plastics.

Available on iTunes at: http://su.pr/250rkO


Laying down the law on iPhone

July 8, 2009

Essential reading for all Lawyers and Students of the Legal Profession, the Oxford Dictionary of Law on iPhone brings a new perspective on the most trusted of legal guides.

This best-selling dictionary is a comprehensive source of clear, jargon-free legal information. It focuses primarily on English law and provides a one-stop source of information for any of the many countries that base their legal system on English law. Over 4,300 entries define and explain the major terms, concepts, processes, and organization of the legal system.

Greatly improved and expanded for its 6th edition, the dictionary boasts a wealth of new features including recommended weblinks, feature entries on key topics, and greatly expanded coverage of European and International law, as well as key jurisprudence (legal theory) terms. It also includes a brand-new Writing and citationsection that specifically addresses problems and established conventions for writing legal essays and reports.

Described by leading university lecturers as ‘ … the best law dictionary at present …’ and ‘ … excellent for non law students as well as law undergraduates … ‘, this classic dictionary is a handy and invaluable source of legal reference for professionals, students, and anyone else needing succinct clarification of legal terms.

Available on iTunes at: http://su.pr/1xIozn


New politics handbook… required reading for modern Politicians

July 6, 2009

Politicians in need of a helping hand understanding what is going on in the world, and needing to define their principles in a changing climate can now turn to the Oxford University Dictionary of Politics on the iPhone…

A revised edition of this best-selling dictionary of political terms. Containing more than 1,700 entries including new material on topics such as NGOs, butterfly ballots, decentralisation, ethnic cleansing, and direct action, this dictionary has been written by a leading team of political scientists and covers political thinkers, institutions, and concepts. The dictionary has international coverage and will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines, as well as professionals and the general reader.

Available on iTunes at: http://su.pr/27RZKO


Oxford UP Dictionaries Go Geek

July 3, 2009

When GeekDad at Wired magazine was looking for Dictionaries for his six year old son, he turned to our Apps http://su.pr/2DcZJ6

“The Oxford University Press has long understood this, and they’ve partnered with WhiteParkBay.com to produce stylish iPhone and iPod Touch versions of some of their most popular subject dictionaries.”

Thanks for the support GeekDad!


New Oxford Dictionary feature sets explored on iPhone

July 2, 2009

“WPB have made a very nice suite of reference materials available on the iPhone… The content itself is impeccable, tasteful and cleverly picked…”

Touch My Apps review site, has posted a comprehensive look at the feature sets on our range of 11 iPhone Apps from Oxford University Press: http://su.pr/1kdMms

Our range of 11 pivotal reference dictionaries for the App Store, includes: Music, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Finance and Banking, Concise Medical, Computing, Chemistry, Business Management, Biology and Accounting.

Find out more at: http://su.pr/7K1FD2



Business & Management practice defined on iPhone!

July 1, 2009

Check out the new screens of our new iPhone Dictionary of Business and Management on iTunes:

This wide-ranging and informative guide covers all areas of business and management. It includes over 6,750 terms from marketing, organizational behaviour, accounting, business strategy and international finance. Now updated to include many terms relating to human resources and management theory, reflecting the growing focus on these areas in modern business.

Available on iTunes at: http://su.pr/555y5g

This wide-ranging and informative guide covers all areas of business and management. It includes over 6,750 terms from marketing, organizational behaviour, accounting, business strategy and international finance. Now updated to include many terms relating to human resources and management theory, reflecting the growing focus on these areas in modern business.

Dictionary of Accounting for iPhone – New screens!

June 30, 2009

Check out the new iPhone screens for Dictionary of Accounting App, new to iTunes:

Substantially updated and expanded, the new edition of this dictionary provides straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon along with comprehensive coverage of financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct and indirect taxation, corporate finance, and auditing. Coverage is international, and includes worked examples of difficult concepts and feature entries on key topics. Perfect for business.

Available on iTunes at: http://su.pr/78auEY


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