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Oxford Concise English Dictionary 11th Edition

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from: Oxford University Press


This new version is not only updated to include the contents of the 11th printed edition; its software has been rewritten to provide a more pleasant, intuitive user interface. With nearly quarter of a million words, spoken pronunciations, usage advice, and explanations of where US and British usage differs, it's already outstanding value. Because you only see a single window on your screen (or a minimized icon) it's surprising to learn that the printed book runs to over 1600 pages - all of which are at your fingertips through the search field.

You get the first 14 pages of the printed dictionary as an indexed PDF, with the introduction, explanations of how everything is laid out, and sections on grammar, spelling and inflection, ... Read More:

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Marine Aquarium 2.5 Virtual Undersea Paradise Win/Mac

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from: Encore Software

April 18, 2003
The first screensaver that I've found that is both relaxing in sight and sound... Are there more out there???

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TELL ME MORE Spanish Performance (10 levels from Complete Beginner to Expert)

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from: Auralog

December 06, 2007
While expensive, this is by far the best Spanish learning program I have used. As a beginner this program gets you going right away with immersion in the language. Through familiarity new words are learned and the creative lessons build upon each other. I do not have time to take a Spanish course and this program lets me learn at my own pace when I want to. I use this on my Vista computer and it works fine. Highly recommended!

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Rosetta Stone Version 3: Chinese Level 1 with Audio Companion

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from: Rosetta Stone

June 16, 2008
This is a terrific way to learn a new language-- its absolutely amazing! I purchased Rosetta Stone Chinese Level 1 ( with Audio Companion) to learn the basics before a trip. The software arrived last Friday, I installed it on Sunday PM, and started the lessons immediately after that. What I liked best:
1) the 'rosetta stone' process uses pictures, text, and native speakers to teach you the language. There is no translation from say English to Chinese- that's not how it's done. They start out with pictures and text, they give you an example ( picture, text, and native speaker saying the phrase), then you match the text to other examples.
2) It's FUN!! why else would I repeat the first section of the first lesson 3 times!
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Rosetta Stone Version 3: Arabic Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion

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from: Rosetta Stone

June 16, 2008
This is a terrific way to learn a new language-- its absolutely amazing! I purchased Rosetta Stone Chinese Level 1 ( with Audio Companion) to learn the basics before a trip. The software arrived last Friday, I installed it on Sunday PM, and started the lessons immediately after that. What I liked best:
1) the 'rosetta stone' process uses pictures, text, and native speakers to teach you the language. There is no translation from say English to Chinese- that's not how it's done. They start out with pictures and text, they give you an example ( picture, text, and native speaker saying the phrase), then you match the text to other examples.
2) It's FUN!! why else would I repeat the first section of the first lesson 3 times!
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Final Draft Scriptwriter's Suite [Final Draft 7 & Final Draft AV2]

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from: Final Draft

April 01, 2004
Though I've never sold a screenplay, I keep writing them, keep trying, and my tool is Final Draft. This is an awesome piece of screenwriting software, perfect for a screenwriter wannabe like me. I have been using it for a long time now. The software formats your screenplay for you in proper format, which is invaluable and it saves you oodles of time. It also comes with several other features that help you write the best screenplay you can. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to be a screenwriter, or already is one and worries about formatting.

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Better Homes and Gardens Landscaping and Deck Designer 8.0

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from: Chief Architect

April 15, 2008
I looked at a few software programs and downloaded free trials and none came close to the power and ease of use of this program.

The program offers many options that you can spend hours looking through. The plant library has a good selection. You can search for plants pretty easy, name, zone, sun requirement and about 20 other attributes. A blank search with no specific requirements showed 3,784 plants.

I found that it was good to design the landscaping in 2D so I could see the flower beds, patio, paths, etc. and where they were located with respect to the house. The 3D tools are helpful in visualizing how it should then look in `real life'. I definitely made changes to my original idea after using the software. ... Read More:

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JumpStart World 2nd Grade

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from: Knowledge Adventure

May 01, 2007
My kids love this. My son is in 2nd grade and immediately got addicted to the games. I also like the reports that Jump Start sends to tell me what he worked on. That service is new. I have used J.S. software for a long time and have found it good but not great. Anything that gets my kids having fun learning is a winner. My 6th grade daughter also likes the games and plays them for fun. She likes how you can unlock new things to do during the game as well as earn "gems" to decorate your cabin similar to the Nintendo games she likes. I'm going to look for new J.S. games for her level.

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Jumpstart Advanced Preschool V2.0

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from: Knowledge Adventure

May 01, 2006
I just bought this and I recommend this highly to parents of preschoolers. I feel safe knowing I can walk away from the computer and my daughter is not only having fun but learning too.

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Math Munchers Deluxe

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from: Learning Company


The program has changed hands a few times and if you get a newer one, it may run better. Riverdeep and/or The Learning Company usually fix up old programs that they acquire, and the program might not be too bad if the interface were improved and the installation worked as it should.

BUT the one we got (elsewhere, not here) was version 1.1, and came from the original manufacturer (MECC). I'm looking at a photo here on this product listing that shows the MECC logo on the box, not The Learning Company. So I'd suggest asking the vendor what version is provided.

We could not install version 1.1 correctly under Windows XP, and only after some experimentation could we run it at all, loading from the CD and not from the hard drive. Once ... Read More: