In addition to concise definitions, preferred spellings, and the newest pronunciation system, the "Oxford American" features hundreds of examples showing how words should be used, or not used - with cross-references to other words that are confusingly close in meaning.
A one-volume short-entry encyclopedia containing information about the characters, plots, authors, and other topics found in classic and contemporary books for young readers.
A completely updated edition of an established standard work on U.S. history--now continuously in print for forty years. In one convenient, user-friendly volume, "The Encyclopedia of American Facts & Dates", explores more than 1,000 years of American history and popular culture. Covering from the tenth century through the twentieth, readers will ...
Ready in time for Father's Day, here is a bet-settling, indispensable resource for every sports fan, with all the record-setters, famous firsts, series-winners, biographies of great athletes, and more. 50 charts and tables.
This giant compendium contains more 8,000 quotations on 264 subjects related to American life. These wise, witty, and history-making words come from 1,400 notable sources from the founding fathers to contemporary figures. Also included are the texts of 17 famous American documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation ...
A one-volume reference listing more than 50,000 significant facts, dates, and events from politics, the arts, the economy, exploration, religion, philosophy, science, human rights, sports, social issues, and more. The information is arranged by timespans so all information is given in its complete historical context. Includes extensive and ...
This giant compendium contains more 8,000 quotations on 264 subjects related to American life. These wise, witty, and history-making words come from 1,400 notable sources from the founding fathers to contemporary figures. Also included are the texts of 17 famous American documents including the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation ...
Designed for word-game enthusiasts and competitors, this dictionary contains 230,000 words specially selected to help players of word games. Whether you want a six-letter word containing both J and Z or an eight-letter word with the fourth letter X, it provides a definitive list of words that can properly be used in English.
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