Merriam-Webster Knihy

25,000 terms and their definitions with 8,000 full-color illustrations of a wide variety of objects from all aspects of life

Mass Market Paperback - Two essential language references integrated into one handy volume. Nearly 60,000 dictionary entries. Nearly 500 new thesaurus entries added to cover new vocabulary.

More than 36,000 entries with new words and senses from technology & life sciences, such as alternative energy, friend, and STEM. Definitions are enriched with nearly 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary children's literature. Includes 250 word history paragraphs, 120 synonym paragraphs, pronunciation paragraphs for every letter, and over 900 colorful illustrations, photographs, and diagrams. Greek and Latin word root paragraphs and kid-friendly usage hints spark imagination and describe different shades of meanings. A great study aid for students building vocabulary. Perfect resource for school or home.

A handy, reliable, and authoritative dictionary of the words most frequently used in English. - More than 65,000 definitions - Over 150 illustrations - Includes a Handbook of Style and quick-reference data tables

Updated for 2006, Webster's New Explorer Encyclopedic Dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of American English as it is used today in the academic, business, scientific, and creative communities. Definitions are clearly written and precise. In-depth synonym, usage, and word history paragraphs expand and clarify meanings and offer direction on correct usage. Illustrations and tables offer additional information. This handsome volume is the ideal gift for word-lovers in the academic world and beyond.

Provides definitions, pronunciation, etymology, part of speech designation, and other information. Intended for use by students in grades six to eight.

A guide to the essential language of today's medicine and health care, providing up-to-date coverage of terminology from all major fields of medical practice and research.-- Source other than Library of Congress

A dictionary written especially for grades 9-11, ages 14 and up. Features more than 100,000 definitions and 28,000 usage examples. New vocabulary includes haptics, farro, cybercrime, off-grid, and paywall. More than 500 synonym paragraphs, 200 word history paragraphs that clarify meaning, and nearly 1,000 illustrations. Special sections include biographical names, geographical names, and signs and symbols. An excellent resource for college test prep.

Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary Book With Jacket contains 225,000 clear and precise definitions along with 10,000 new words as well as more than 40,000 example sentences to better clarify meaning plus illustrate idiomatic use. 11th Edition hardcover book features a geographical section including 12,000 names, a biographical section with 6,000 names and a handbook of style. This essential resource merges print, electronic and online formats to deliver unprecedented accessibility as well as flexibility.

"More than 50,000 clear, concise translations provide coverage of basic vocabulary and idioms to help students write and speak effectively. 1,000 full-0color pictures illustrate the meaning of an additional 10,000 terms in Spanish and English."