Books in the 21st century reference series

This all-new guide to english is designed to be user-friendly.  Its innovative A-to-Z dictionary format lets you find the answers to your questions about grammar, punctuation, and preferred usage quickly and easily.  Simply look up the problem areas as you would look up a word in the dictionary.  It''s just that simple and time-saving.  A glossary of terms and plentiful cross-references offer even more help when you need it.  Created by a leading expert in linguistics and lexicography.  Covers all essential areas of grammar and style.  A key word index for fast access.. Clear, plentiful examples.  Up-to-date, modern, preferred academic and business usage.  Portable for school, home, or office.

At last—a revolutionary state-of-the-art thesaurus that puts scores of synonyms at your fingertipsRevised and Expanded 3rd EditionROGET'S 21st CENTURY THESAURUS IN DICTIONARY FORM Combining scholarly authority with a new awareness of today's communication demands, Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus is the simple, reliable way to find the perfect word for your needs. It features an easy-to-use dictionary format plus a revolutionary Concept Index that arranges words by idea, thus enhancing the user's process of association and leading to scores of additional selections. The inclusion of a wide spectrum of words and phrases with each entry—from sophisticated choices to completely new vocabulary in the language—brings users an exceptional number of alternatives to fit any variation of style and tone. •Created by the highly respected Princeton Language Institute•More word choices than any other thesaurus—OVER 1 MILLION WORDS! •Concise definitions for each main entry •A revolutionary Concept Index—arranged by idea, it mirrors the way we actually think! •No obsolete terms—all synonyms and antonyms reflect modern usage