Publisher Description

The Essential Dictionary for Every School, College, Office, and Home-With More Than 16 Million Copies In Print!Inside The New American Webster Handy College Dictionary you'll find more features than any other pocket dictionary, including-.Boxed inserts on etymologies and language usage.Pronunciation key on each page.Current phrases, slang, and scientific terms.Special notes on word origins.World gazetteerPLUS.Tables of weights and measurements.Languages and language families.Tables of signs and symbols.Forms of address.Comprehensive listing of abbreviations...AND MORE!With highly readable type, clear, precise definitions, and easy-to-follow advice on correct usage and grammar, this handy dictionaryis the world's most authoritative tool for mastering the English language.

Author Biography

Philip D. Moreheadis theeditor of The New American Webster Handy College Dictionary and The New American Rogets College Thesaurus and the author of the New American Crossword Puzzle Dictionary andThe New American International Dictionary of Music. Heis the son of late lexicographer and games expert Albert H. Morehead, the original co-editor of this book, who was the Bridge Editor of theNew York Timesfor over 25 years and the editor of many books on games.

Long Description

-- 96 pages of digitally enhanced full-color maps for better readability and clarity -- Accurately reflects all current political boundary changes -- Includes detailed maps of the United States and Canada -- 24-page index with over 11,000 entries, including all major cities and towns -- Concise gazetteer of facts and figures on the 30 most notable countries in the world -- 8-pocket, 32-copy "The New American Webster Handy College Dictionary" solid floor display

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