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The ideal guide to choosing the right word. Entries go beyond the word lists of a thesaurus, explaining important differences between synonyms. Provides over 17,000 usage examples. Lists antonyms and related words.

A handy guide to problems of confused or disputed usage based on the critically acclaimed Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage. Over 2,000 entries explain the background and basis of usage controversies and offer expert advice and recommendations.

Describes authors, works, and literary terms from all eras and all parts of the world.

A handy, reliable and authoritative dictionary that provides a wealth of information about the words most frequently used in English. This book is packed with features you would only expect to find in larger dictionaries, with more than 70,000 definitions and 150 illustrations.

A comprehensive, one-volume desk reference created in cooperation with Encyclopædia Britannica®. Features more than 25,000 informative and enlightening articles, over 1,250 photographs, and 350 maps, diagrams, and tables. Includes pronunciations.

Nice COLLEGIATE dictionary with over 1,000 color illustrations. More than 160,000 entries and 211,000 definitions Large type, easy-to-read format 400 word histories 200 usage boxes 600 synonym lists.

A concise guide to the essential language of medicine. More than 35,000 entries. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs.