Books, Reference, Dictionaries & Thesauruses, English (American)

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Henry Campbell Black, Joseph R. Nolan, Jacqueline M. Nolan-Haley
Black's Law Dictionary: Definitions of the Terms and Phrases of American and English Jurisprudence, Ancient and Modern
by West Group (Paperback)

Edited by Bryan A. Garner, the world’s leading legal lexicographer, Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th Edition is now better than ever! The new 8th Edition has more than 43,000 definitions, plus almost 3,000 quotations. Alternative spellings or equivalent terms and expressions are provided for more than 5,300 terms and senses, serving a thesaurus-like function. The extensive appendix on legal abbreviations is a major addition. It’s the first time such a comprehensive guide has been included in a modern law dictionary, and is an invaluable aid to the legal researcher. -17,000 more definitions than the 7th Edition -Newly enhanced with West Key Numbers for research reference -Includes changes made since the creation of the department of Homeland Security -Almost 3,000 quotations from authorities drawn from sources over at least five centuries -More than 1,000 law-related abbreviations and acronyms are defined -Extensive appendix on legal abbreviations -Faculty recommended

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
by Houghton Mifflin (Hardcover)

This newly updated edition of America's favorite dictionary featuresrevised biographical and geographical entries as well as up-to-datecharts and tables for topics such as world currencies and chemicalelements. Among the 500 entries new to this update are Amber Alert,blogosphere, gravitino, halo effect, hawala, lycopene, malware, micropolis,proteome, Qi Gong, SARS, shout-out, speed dating, sudoku, Texas hold'em,text message, and wiki.The renowned American Heritage® Usage Panel, a group of morethan 200 distinguished writers, scholars, and scientists, offers advice onproblems of grammar and style; engaging notes explain word historiesand clarify differences among synonyms; thousands of quotations andexample sentences show words in context; and elegant definitions areenhanced by 4,000 full-color photographs, drawings, and maps, makingthis one of the most readable dictionaries available anywhere.This dictionary can also be purchased with a fully loadableWindows® / Mac® CD-ROM that ...

Webster's New World College Dictionary, Indexed Fourth Edition
by Webster's New World (Hardcover)

Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary (Pocket Reference Library)
by Merriam-Webster (Paperback)

Finally, a reliable dictionary that is small enough to keep on hand at all times, but comprehensive enough to provide all the information you need about words. It provides concise, accurate definitions, contains 40,000 entries, and is filled with features usually found only in larger dictionaries, such as end-of-line divisions, pronunciations, part-of-speech labels, inflected forms, and a brief guide to punctuation.

Noah Webster
American Dictionary of the English Language (1828 Facsimile Edition)
by Foundation for American Christian Education (Hardcover)

This 1828 facsimile reprint of the first American Dictionary documents the quality of Biblical education which raised up American statesmen capable of forming our Constitutional Republic. Webster traced roots in twenty-six languages, and gives examples from classical literature and the Bible. Comprehensive introductions are presented for language and grammar. It has been described by one Christian scholar as "the greatest reprint of the twentieth century." The added biography by Rosalie Slater, "Noah Webster, Founding Father of American Scholarship and Education," describes his contribution to many fields and records his conversion to Christ.

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
by Houghton Mifflin (Hardcover)

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Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster (Hardcover)

This dictionary is designed especially for students ages 11-14. With 65,000 entries, 1,000 detailed illustrations, 300 word history paragraphs, 170 synonym paragraphs, and abundant usage examples, this dictionary is head and shoulders above others published for this age group.

Merriam Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus
by Merriam-Webster (Hardcover)

Find the right word to enrich communication. Alphabetical lists include more than 340,000 synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idioms. Brief definitions describe the meaning shared by synonyms. Thumb-notched, and jacketed. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster's Rhyming Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster (Paperback)

An easy-to-use, alphabetical guide for creating rhymes. Features 55,000 words with rhyming sounds arranged in numeric order of syllables. Includes cross-references.

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Editon: Print a nd CD-ROM Edition (.)
by Houghton Mifflin (Hardcover)

This newly updated edition of America's favorite dictionary featuresrevised biographical and geographical entries as well as up-to-datecharts and tables for topics such as world currencies and chemicalelements. Among the 500 entries new to this update are Amber Alert,blogosphere, gravitino, halo effect, hawala, lycopene, malware, micropolis,proteome, Qi Gong, SARS, shout-out, speed dating, sudoku, Texas hold'em,text message, and wiki.The renowned American Heritage® Usage Panel, a group of morethan 200 distinguished writers, scholars, and scientists, offers advice onproblems of grammar and style; engaging notes explain word historiesand clarify differences among synonyms; thousands of quotations andexample sentences show words in context; and elegant definitions areenhanced by 4,000 full-color photographs, drawings, and maps, makingthis one of the most readable dictionaries available anywhere.This dictionary can also be purchased with a fully loadableWindows® / Mac® CD-ROM that ...

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