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Revised for the first time in 10 years, this perennial bestseller is sure to draw in even more readers with its updated materialsNincluding new biographical, geographical, scientific, and vocabulary entries reflecting our rapidly evolving language. Original.続きを見る

Previously published in hardcover as "The Penguin Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form, " this all-new paperback edition contains more than 5,000 new words and phrases with synonyms and antonyms for each word listed alphabetically for quick, convenient use. Includes 30 new categories and f……続きを見る

If you've ever had to run a meeting according to parliamentary procedures, you know just how difficult it is to keep track of all the rules, much less follow them. Figuring out what to say and how to say it seems an impossible task. Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, is the solution to ……続きを見る

The modern edition of this useful guide contains a unique, comprehensive chart of all possible motions and six basic facts about each motion. Perfect for up-and-coming businessmen, student council, and other organization members who want to run meetings smartly and efficiently.続きを見る

Originally published: Los Angeles, CA: LA Eidolona Press, 1998.続きを見る

The cradle of western civilization, Ancient Greece was a land of contradictions and conflict. Intensely quarrelsome and competitive, the Greek city-states consistently proved unwilling and unable to unite. Yet, in spite of or even because of this internal discord, no ancient civilization proved so……続きを見る

Do spiders sleep? Why are barns red? Why is there a crescent moon on outhouse doors? Are zebras white with black stripes or black with white stripes? As the Xerox Corporation's official webmaster, Bill McLain often fielded as many as 1,000 questions a day on just about everything under the sun -- ……続きを見る

Information about the core vocabulary of English is combined with a wealth of facts and figures about the world around us. More than 60,000 entries are featured, along with 150 illustrations.続きを見る

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary"--Cover.続きを見る

A neighbor denounces cellular telephones as instruments of the devil. Your niece swears that no one expects thank-you letters anymore. Your guests plead that asking them to commit themselves to attending your party ruins the spontaneity. Who is right? Miss Manners, of course.続きを見る

A complete pocket dictionary of American Sign Language Over 4,500 fully illustrated, up-to-date signs From basic hand shapes to fully illustrated and described signs, Random House Webster's Concise American Sign Language Dictionary offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treasury of signs. Whether……続きを見る

Practical and reliable, this reference traces English words back to their Indo-European roots. Each entry features a brief definition, identifies the language of origin, and employs a few illustrative quotations. An extensive appendix includes lists of prefixes, suffixes, Indo-European roots, homo……続きを見る

The Last Word in Thesauruses ーー More than 1,000,000 synonyms ーー Simple alphabetical arrangement -- no separate index necessary ーー Separate subdivisions for the different parts of speech and different meanings of the same word ーー Expanded to include thousands of new words and expressions th……続きを見る

Covers encoding and binary digits, entropy, language and meaning, efficient encoding and the noisy channel, and explores ways in which information theory relates to physics, cybernetics, psychology, and art. 1980 edition.続きを見る

Jon Franklin, an undisputed master of the great American nonfiction short story, shares the secrets of his success. This lively, easy-to-follow guide combines readability and excitement with the best of expository prose and illuminates the techniques that beginning journalists will find to be imme……続きを見る

Webster's Third New International Dictionary is a landmark in lexicography, one that sets the standard for scholarship and excellence. Its unsurpassed quality and reliability reflects 150 years of accumulated scholarship and makes this the premier unabridged dictionary in America today.続きを見る

Ponder, if you will ... Where do you find fascinating explanations for a multitude of mysteries? Why do pianos have 88 keys? How does the hole get in the needle of a syringe? Why is peanut butter sticky? Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in Do Elephants Jump?……続きを見る

From the team that brought you the enormously successful magazine of the same name comes this trove of fun and useful information that blurs the line between great education and great entertainment.続きを見る

Back with a second treasure trove of random facts and the truly trivial, Symons offers a feast of totally unimportant facts on everything from tongue twisters to celebrities who own islands--and the fact that Billy Crystal's babysitter was the legendary singer Billie Holiday.続きを見る

For trivia lovers everywhere, this quirky compendium of factoids spans the gamut of intellectual conversation and beyond.続きを見る

Today's groom expects and is expected to take on a large and often times equal role in the planning of the big event. The days of the husband-to-be just showing up with a nice suit on and having no idea of what went into the planning are long gone. This is not to say that the groom's interests nee……続きを見る

Ponder, if you will . . . Is yawning contagious? Do starfish have faces? Why do they put crinkly paper into pairs of men's socks? Why is it that cans of Diet Coke float, but cans of regular Coke don't? Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in "Why Do Pirates Love……続きを見る