The Penguin Webster Handy College Dictionary: Third Edition (Reference) [Paperback]

Philip D. Morehead (Author)

Book Description

Series: Reference | Publication Date: May 27, 2003

The bestselling dictionary-now available in a larger paperback format for the first time.

A resource favorite since 1958, The Penguin Webster Handy College Dictionary features:

* Highly readable type
* Clear, precise definitions
* Easy-to-follow advice on correct usage and grammar
* Foreign words and phrases
* Boxed inserts on etymologies and language usage
* Current phrases, slang, and scientific terms
* Special notes on word origins
* Tables of weights and measurements
* Languages and language families
* Tables of signs and symbols
* Comprehensive listing of abbreviations

Product Details

• Paperback: 800 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (May 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 014200314X
• ISBN-13: 978-0142003145
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars It did it for me, January 23, 2008

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When I was trying to find a small college dictionary on Amazon, I came across a few that claimed it didn't include words that they wanted to find. I always thought a dictionary is a dictionary! I was shocked to even find reviews. Well, I came across this one with no reviews with a decent price. It looked large (amount of words) enough for me yet small (convenience) enough for me. No complaints so far! I've been reading this novel that is set in the 1800s and their choice of words is quite different from what we use today...and I don't mean just words like, "midday." haha. Well, the dictionary has been useful 100%. I have found every word....some words were kind of difficult to change into the root word but I still found it!