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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Derived from the hardcover edition of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English language, fifth edition"--T.p. verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>- More than 70,000 entries<br> - Thoroughly revised and updated<br> - 2,500 new words and meanings<br> - More than 400 photographs and illustrations<br> - Expert guidance on correct usage <p/> <b>YOU ARE YOUR WORDS</b><br> <b><i> </i></b><br> The words you use define you. Make the most of them with <i>The American Heritage</i>(R) <i>Dictionary</i>.<br> <b> </b><br> THE FIFTH EDITION FEATURES <p/> <b>Clear definitions</b> written in a style that is accurate and easy to understand<br> <b>New words and senses</b> in all areas from science and technology to food and clothing<br> <b>Biographical and geographical entries</b> that identify the people and places you need to know<br> <b>Useful illustrations</b> that enhance the definitions and make learning easier<br> <b>Expert guidance</b> on usage based on surveys of the <i>American Heritage</i>(R) Usage Panel<br> <b>Etymologies, synonyms, antonyms, </b> and much more<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This new<b> American Heritage </b>is more suited to our national character than any other previous dictionary." --<i>New York Times Book Review</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and Thesauri are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.

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