Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
Total Pages: 950
Release: 1984
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780877793410

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.

Webster's New World College Dictionary

Webster's New World College Dictionary
Author: Michael E. Agnes
Publisher: Webster's New World
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-07
Genre: English dictionary
ISBN: 9780764556029

Webster's Fourth has been adopted by many magazines and newspapers as the definitive guide to the English language as spoken in America. Acclaimed for its 7000+ new words reflecting lifestyle changes, technology, and popular culture, the fourth edition contains 163,000 entries, with synonyms, so that it also functions as a thesaurus. Many entries put words into context as a further guide to understanding, and the dictionary includes 850 illustrations and maps and a world atlas. It's an excellent gift for students, and certainly for anyone who wants an up-to-date and easy-to-use reference for good writing and speaking.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms

Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1992
Genre:
ISBN: 9780785758617

A convenient guide to choosing words precisely. Clear explanations of the distinctions between synonyms. Example phrases included. Antonyms listed at most entries.

Webster's New Explorer College Dictionary

Webster's New Explorer College Dictionary
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-10
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9781596951358

More than 100,000 definitions with 1,000 illustrations. 28,000 examples of word usage. Extensive Geographical Names and Biographical Names sections.

Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary

Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary
Author: Henry Bosley Woolf
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1568
Release: 1975
Genre: Anglais (Langue) - Dictionnaires
ISBN: 9780877793304

Based on Webster's third new international dictionary.

Webster's New Explorer Large Print Dictionary

Webster's New Explorer Large Print Dictionary
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781596951464

A large print English language dictionary which includes definitions and pronunciations of over 40,000 words.

Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesaurus

Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesaurus
Author: Editors of Webster's New World Dictionaries
Publisher: Webster's New World
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-05-20
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780764563393

Completely revised from the previous edition. Increased page count More dictionary entries - 61,000 total 13,000 thesaurus entries 3,000 new dictionary terms, such as biscotti, dot.com, gene therapy, home page, no-brainer, portobello mushroom, skybox, surgicenter, veggie Revised design affords greater readability, with use of custom fonts Based on the authoritative Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition

Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary of English Usage

Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary of English Usage
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher:
Total Pages: 820
Release: 2002
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

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.

Animals, Brains & Cultures

Animals, Brains & Cultures
Author: Doug Fenwick
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2009-02-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1425171656

Using common, everyday examples, this book explains human and other animal nature and behavior in terms of a four-component brain/mind theory. It describes how all animals from reptiles to humans possess similar primitive core brain structures that control vital bodily functions and behavioral drives.