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The
Columbia Encyclopedia
The
Columbia Encyclopedia began its
existence in the 1920s. Now in its sixth edition some 80 years later, it
contains nearly 51,000 entries, and with more than 80,000 hypertext
cross-references, its Sixth Edition is among the most complete and up-to-date
encyclopediζ ever produced.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary, Fourth Edition
Over 200,000 entries feature 10,000 new words and senses, 70,000 audio word pronunciations, 900 full-page color illustrations, language notes and word-root appendixes.
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Travlang
Translating Dictionaries
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English to other language translating dictionaries for 18 languages, and, as
well, translating language dictionaries for 17 other languages. |
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Roget's
International Thesaurus
Containing
35,000 synonyms and over 85,000 hyperlinked cross-references. This thesaurus features succinct word
references and an innovative hyperlinked category index.
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The
American Heritage Book of English Usage
With
a detailed look at grammar, style, diction, word formation, gender, social
groups and scientific forms, this valuable reference work is ideal for
students, writers, academicians and anybody concerned about proper writing
style.
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The
Elements of Style
This is the
classic by William Strunk, Jr. Asserting
that one must first know the rules to break them, this classic reference book
is a must-have for any student and conscientious writer because it gives in
brief space the principal requirements of plain English style
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The
King's English
This classic by
H.W. Fowler was dictated by the following considerations: (1) to
pass by all rules, of whatever absolute importance, that are shown by
observation to be seldom or never broken; and (2) to illustrate by living
examples. The book is a wonderful reference for writers intent on improvement.
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Quotation
World
The essence of quotes
is synthesized wisdom from great minds. The words speak to your heart or
mind-- or both. Wisdom comes from experience-- from your own direct
experience, or synthesized in the quotes of wise men and women of all ages.
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Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature.
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World
Factbook
The U.S. government's complete geographical handbook, featuring 267 full-color maps and flags of all nations. Each country profile tracks such demographics as population, ethnicity and literacy rates, as well as political, geographical and economic data.
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Cambridge
History of English & American Literature
Considered
the most important work of literary history and criticism ever published, the Cambridge
History contains over 303 chapters and 11,000 pages, with essay topics
ranging from poetry, fiction, drama and essays to history, theology and
political writing. The set encompasses a wide selection of writing
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Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body
Features 1,247 vibrant engravings - many in color - from the classic 1918 publication, as well as a subject index with 13,000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore to the Zonule of Zinn.
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