The right word every time in a concise yet thorough hardcover dictionary, revised with hundreds of new words and updates.*A core vocabulary of over 60,000 entries, including new words such aschat room,247,e-book,clicks-and-mortar,nutraceutical, andprofiling, along with updated business, biographical, and geographical entries integrated into the A-Z section.*Over 500 word histories and over 150 usage notes.*Includes a helpful ready-reference section--a guide for writers, plus charts and tables.*Durable yet affordable, the small-format hardcover is ideal for home, school, office or gift-giving. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.