Webster's New World Pocket Misspeller's Dictionary (Paperback)

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Product Description

Here's the perfect answer to the question
"How can I look it up in the dictionary if I can't spell it?" Created by the editors of Webster's New World, this handy dictionary alphabetically lists the most common misspellings of more than 15,000 frequently used words, and gives the correct spellings in easy-to-read boldface type. Brief definitions help distinguish among the different meanings of many words. Readers are aided by syllable divisions that make it easier to remember the correct spelling, tips on becoming a better speller, and useful advice on avoiding common causes of misspellings. Easy-to-read page design helps readers quickly find the information they need. And now, many new words have been added, including many difficult technology terms, to make this the most up-to-date misspeller's guide available.

From the Back Cover

Webster's New World™ Pocket Misspeller's DictionaryWrongRightleisureleisureparepear (fruit)A handy guide when you can't think of the right spelling.

Easy to use.

Lists thousands of words by common misspellings.

Gives brief definitions for similar sounding words.

Shows syllable breaks.A Webster's New World™ Book Macmillan ■ USA

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Webster's New World; 2 edition (June 13, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028617207
• ISBN-13: 978-0028617206
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 3.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #318,284 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff for Students, May 2, 2006

By	D. Webb (Long Beach, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I ordered this book to help my students who simply can't spell. I'm amazed at how many students use this handy book to help them write essays and to correct their errors. My students find it quick and easy to use. They also tell me that this book helps them catch mistakes that a spell checker won't. I highly recommend this book to teachers who are looking for alternative ways to help poor spellers succeed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Spell Checker Supreme, August 3, 2001

By	Tom Kappel (VA) - See all my reviews

So, you think your word processor spell checker is all you need. Wrong! I have used this book for years and reach for it often when the spell checker in my mind or the one in my computer are out to lunch. Let's see, a few bucks for the book and a few minutes to look up a word and I don't look like a stupid fool who can't spell. No question. Buy the book. It's only the cost of a lunch or a couple of cups of coffee at your favorite (barista empourium)--darn it, who borrowed my Mispeller's Dictionary? Hum...you mean this web page has no spell checker? Where's that book!

3 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, well executed, but a terrible idea ..., October 10, 2002

By	D. Lewis (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Provides, in bold-face text, for all you visual learners, columns and columns of MISSPELLED words! Bought it as a gift for my spelling-impaired daughter, who refuses to use it, as it merely reinforces in her mind all of the incorrect ways to spell words. You'd do better to have a friend or teacher spell the word correctly onto a small card, and then stare at that for a while!