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With about 200,000 entries, StarBriefs Plus represents the most comprehensive and accurately validated collection of abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences and other related fields. As such, this invaluable reference source (and its companion volume, StarGuides Plus) should be on the reference shelf of every library, organization or individual with any interest in these areas.
Besides astronomy and associated space sciences, related fields such as aeronautics, aeronomy, astronautics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, communications, computer sciences, data processing, education, electronics, engineering, energetics, environment, geodesy, geophysics, information handling, management, mathematics, meteorology, optics, physics, remote sensing, and so on, are also covered when justified. Terms in common use and/or of general interest have also been included where appropriate. ... Read more

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. This dictionary sheds light on the intricate world of acronyms, initialisms, abbreviations, symbols and codes. It includes over 10,000 of them and covers over 500 fields and subfields. The French and Italian abbreviations included have the English equivalents. The dictionary is supplemented by useful appendices with hundreds of additional acronyms and initialisms of banks, research institutes, centres for promoting studies, foundations, fellowships etc., which are now in current use.
This dictionary is an indispensable tool in the everyday professional life of students, biologists, engineers, translators, scholars, physicians, physicists and many more. It is also of immense value worldwide to researchers and computer users, as well as to all those people interested in keeping abreast of developments, particularly in science and technology. ... Read more

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When working in the highly technical fields of astronomy andthe related space sciences, the practitioner is constantly confrontedwith a baffling array of different abbreviations, acronyms,contractions, and symbols. The identification and differentiation ofthese terms is a task which, all too often, can prove to be a nearimpossible one.
With over 140,000 separate dictionary-style entries, and over 20 yearsin collation, StarBriefs 2001 represents the most comprehensiveand accurately validated collection of abbreviations, acronyms,contractions, and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences andother related fields. As such, this invaluable reference source (andits companion volume, StarGuides 2001 should be on the referenceshelf of every library, organisation or individual with any interestin these areas.
Besides astronomy and space sciences, related fields such asaeronautics, aeronomy, astronautics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry,communications, computer sciences, data processing, education,electronics, engineering, energetics, environmental, geodesy,geophysics, information handling, management, mathematics,meteorology, optics, physics, remote sensing, and so on, are alsocovered when justified. In addition, there are separate sectionsdevoted to Greek letters, mathematical symbols, special signs andcharacters, as well as to entries with a numerical prefix. Finally,terms in common use and/or of general interest have also been includedwhere appropriate. ... Read more

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Newly updated, The American Heritage® Abbreviations Dictionary, Third Edition, presents some 20,000 terms that appear in text messages, chatrooms, Web sites, sports statistics, travel brochures, airports, personal ads, and countless other places in a world where shorthand is the true universal language. ... Read more

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Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations, 5th Edition, Handheld Software, by Stanley Jablonski Inside, you'll find...8,000 brand-new terms over 55,000 in all encompassing of the latest acronyms and abbreviations from every front in health care, including new clinical trials, new technologies, and new medical advances.

This handheld software title embodies all of the authority you expect from the publishers of Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary...delivering the information you need in a convenient, portable, and affordable format!

Customer Reviews (4)

good all around reference
I researched many different books and choose this one.It is the most comprehensive acronym/abbreviation book that I have been able to find.I've been waiting for the latest version to be published and have not been dissapointed.It is all that I expected and is among the best.

Cutting It Short
I do not think that I will ever outgrow the need for Jablonski's book despite how medicine will evolve through the years. There will always be someone writing a medical term either as an acronym or abbreviation, and I will refer to Jablonski in order to understand what was written.

That's the positive side of this book. On the other side there are a couple of things that need to be mentioned. One is that for all of the definitions that Jablonski gives, there are still others that he left out. For example, take the acronym RAD. Jablonski gives about ten meanings, but "reactive attachment disorder" is not one of them.

The second is that Jablonski does not explain his definitions. If one does not understand that "reactive attachment disorder" refers to a malfunction in the bonding between a parent and a child, one will have to seek another source.

This book is great at explaining acronyms and abbreviations. But as far as what they mean, this book is cutting it short.

Comprehensive and up-to-date reference for MTs
This book just came out, so it's really up-to-date; the info is thorough and comprehensive, and I've only run across a couple of unusual abbreviations/acronyms that haven't been in here.Well worth the purchase price and invaluable to MTs and anyone dealing with medical documents!

Very Helpful
I use this book in my work every day and find the information well presented and easy to find. ... Read more

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This dictionary is a collection of acronyms, abbreviations, symbolic names, identifiers, and initials being used throughout IT- and engineering-related activities. They are used in industries, institutes, organizations and universities, all too often without their meanings being defined. Areas covered by this dictionary include: Information Technology; Electronics; Electrical Engineering; Telecommunications; Information Networks, including the Internet and World Wide Web; Computer-Aided Applications; Administration and Accounting; Manufacturing; Logistics and Planning; Automatic Control; and other related subjects. As well as technical terms, the dictionary lists abbreviated names of organizations, conferences, symposia and workshops. With over 32,000 items listed, the Dictionary of Acronyms and Technical Abbreviations is the most comprehensive and up-to-date work of its kind. ... Read more

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Written for the professional and the layman, the book provides the meanings of important and interesting acronyms in the broad area of computing and information science and technology. The acronyms and abbreviations contained in this book were created by the men and women of the computer and information age to save time and space and eliminate unnecessary repetition and wordage. The book is of value to engineers, scientists, technologists, executives and managers in technical fields, programmers, systems analysts, writers, and computer owners or potential buyers. ... Read more

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This desktop resource identifies the acronyms, initials, symbols, and abbreviations currently being used in more than 40 areas of business, including accounting, advertising and marketing, banking, trade, economics, statistics, investment, management, insurance, and retailing and sales, among many others. The Dictionary includes all the latest terms that have recently come into use as a result of the introduction of new financial instruments and the rapid globalization of business markets. ... Read more

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With 200,000 entries in over eighty different fields, Scientific and Technical Acronyms, Symbols, and Abbreviations is the most comprehensive reference of its type, covering more scientific and technical disciplines than any other available book. This invaluable resource will help scientists, engineers, and researchers understand and utilize current terminology in almost any field-from aeronautics to zoology. All accepted abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols are included, from the most obscure to the most common, as well as an appendix that provides important lists of units, systems of units, conversion factors, and prefixes. Science writers, journalists, translators, interpreters-anyone working in or around the sciences-will find this a helpful, easy-to-use guide to difficult technical jargon. Entries are listed in alphabetical order and are defined according to the field in which they are currently in use. Multiple definitions are listed for abbreviations and acronyms that may be in use in more than one field. For instance, the entry for the abbreviation "cb" would show several meanings: "CB" for Canada Balsam, "Cb" for cerebellum, and "c-B" for crystalline boron, among others. Entries for terms in languages other than English are included, as well as abbreviations for all known scientific and technical journals. Simple, comprehensive, and up-to-date, Scientific and Technical Acronyms, Symbols, and Abbreviations is a complete and vital reference for professionals in almost any scientific or technical discipline. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

How about a CD?
A monumental piece of work. Bet you never imagined there could be over 200 000 of these things, eh? The book is a testament to the increasing specialisation of society. The authors have chosen their data from over 80 fields. Clearly, they had to draw the line somewhere. So they chose the most common or important fields, in their estimation. But you have to imagine that had they chosen another 200 fields, the book might be easily twice as thick.

Yes, people do like to read a book, as opposed to reading the same material on a computer screen. But for reference subjects like this, one has to wonder if a DVD might not suffice. After all, who is going to read such a reference from page to page?
And a DVD enables computer searching. Far better than any index. ... Read more