Designed to meet the wide-ranging needs of today's students and scholars--who study ancient documents one day and surf the Internet the next--this modern dictionary is the most definitive single-volume reference of the English language available. 315,000+ entries. 1,500 updated definitions & entries[...]

Now in a revised and updated second edition, Random House's best-selling bilingual dictionary is ideal for students, businesspeople and travelers. Pronunciations are shown for Spanish and English, with detailed guides to the pronunciation of both languages. It provides International Phonetic Alphabe[...]

Noah Webster's name is now synonymous with the dictionary he created, but his story is not nearly so ubiquitous. Now acclaimed author of "The Man Who Made Lists," Joshua Kendall sheds new light on Webster's life, and his far-reaching influence in establishing the American nation.Webster hobnobbed wi[...]

The trusted reference--now with on-the-go accessWhether you're in school or out in the work world, communicating clearly and correctly is key to your success. With easy-to-understand explanations of grammar rules and plenty of real-world examples and tips, this authoritative reference is just what y[...]

Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary packs an essential vocabulary of more than 14,000 words and phrases into a take-anywhere, vinyl-covered format. This handy, affordable dictionary features: Short, easy-to-understand definitions Icons that identify three levels of important words to learn Clear, na[...]

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Based on the authoritative Webster's New World(R) College Dictionary, Fifth Edition, this new edition of the paperback Webster's New World Dictionary has been completely updated; every single entry has been[...]

A small, conveniently sized thesaurus for quick, easy look-ups Revised and enlarged, this handy bestseller is now an even greater value. Thousands of new entries for synonyms, antonyms, and idioms help readers choose their words with real confidence. Alphabetically organized, this is a genuine thesa[...]

'York Notes Advanced' offer an accessible approach to English Literature. This series has been completely updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and undergraduate students. Written by established literature experts, 'York Notes Advanced' introduce students to sophisticated analysis, a range of[...]

THE COMPREHENSIVE COMPILATION OF QUOTATIONS THAT GOES BEYOND CITATIONS AND INCLUDES CONTEXTUAL INFORMATIONWebster's New World(R) Dictionary of Quotations is a treasure-trove of memorable, witty, and relevant sayings and writings. With more than 20,000 entries from over 4,000 sources, plus concise in[...]

Practical help for everyday questions This compact Webster's paperback dictionary is inexpensive and a reliable resource of commonly used words and their meanings. It is designed with convenience in mind, containing 224 pages of words and features including: * Appendix* Maps of continents and count[...]