Webster's New Encyclopedic Dictionary

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Filled with over 200,000 facts and figures, definitions and descriptions, this is the modern one-volume reference library you will need for the 1990's^
In this volume is Webster's Authoritative 1,200-page, up-to-date 1993 Dictionary plus all of ifie following:
LANGUAGE
Guide to Pronunciation / v
English Spelling and Sound Correspbndences
Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
Webster's Thesauru?^
Webster's Style Manual
Forms of Address ^
Common Abbreviations
Languages of the World
Foreign Words and Phrases
Common English Given Names
Signs and Symbols ;
HISTORY AND THE WORLD TODAY
Chronology of World History
Biographical, Biblical, and Mythological Names
World Leaders and Rulers
Religions of the World
Nations of the World •
World'Census Information
World Economic and Social Data
Wo|Fld Monetary Systems
Business Terms .
Mortgage, Interest, and Wage tables Computer Terms Legal Terms
EARTH AND SCIENCE
World Adas Geographical Names World Geography Stars, Planets, and... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Filled with over 200,000 facts and figures, definitions and descriptions, this is the modern one-volume reference library you will need for the 1990's^
In this volume is Webster's Authoritative 1,200-page, up-to-date 1993 Dictionary plus all of ifie following:
LANGUAGE
Guide to Pronunciation / v
English Spelling and Sound Correspbndences
Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
Webster's Thesauru?^
Webster's Style Manual
Forms of Address ^
Common Abbreviations
Languages of the World
Foreign Words and Phrases
Common English Given Names
Signs and Symbols ;
HISTORY AND THE WORLD TODAY
Chronology of World History
Biographical, Biblical, and Mythological Names
World Leaders and Rulers
Religions of the World
Nations of the World •
World'Census Information
World Economic and Social Data
Wo|Fld Monetary Systems
Business Terms .
Mortgage, Interest, and Wage tables Computer Terms Legal Terms
EARTH AND SCIENCE
World Adas Geographical Names World Geography Stars, Planets, and Astronomy Calendars and Time Systems Scientific Terms Number Systems Common Formulas Weights and Measures Chemical Elements Medical Terms
Living Organisms ^
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Webster's New
Encyclopedic Dictionary
Webster's New Encyclopedic Dictionary is tlie perfect answer to every reference need. In tliis one volume you will find:
? The 1993 revision of Webster's Dictionary
? 35 specialized and authoritative supplements—dictionaries, glossaries, charts and directories
? Comprehensive and essential guides to mastery of the English Language
? Up-to-date and practical information on the world today—history, geography, the law, economics, science, formulas, and more
The easy-to-understand, concise definitions in the dictionary were written under the direction of America's finest staff of lexicographers, assuring both accuracy and clarity. More than 1,000 illustrations supplement the text, and etymologies have been included for many entries to enhance your understanding of specific words and their connections to other words or phrases in the English language. A complete thesaurus, guides to correct spelling and pronunciation, and a manual of style will prove invaluable in help-
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ing you communicate your ideas creatively and with authority.
In Webster's New Encyclopedic Dictionary you will discover a wealth of useful facts and figures about the world, past, present, and future. The full-color atlas provides an up-to-date overview of recent political, economic, and geographical changes throughout the world; "Nations of the World" offers detailed profiles of every country; and a chronology of world history puts the story of human progress into a fascinating, accessible context. For coping with everyday business and personal needs, there are glossaries of business, computer, medical, and legal terms; to enrich your knowledge of the environment and environmental concerns, as well as other matters of science and mathematics, there are dozens of tables, charts, and straightforward definitions and descriptions.
Unmatched in scope and quality, featuring a handsome, modern text design and a sturdy binding made to endure long and frequent use, Webster's New Encyclopedic Dictionary is truly a one-volume reference library Vissza