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From the turn of the 20th century to today, our language has grown by some 500,000 new words—at least, that's today's best guesstimate (1936). What accounts for this quantum leap ... (Read More)
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With more than 60,000 definitions, this compact dictionary features an emphasis on the evolving language of science, medicine, and technology, as well as regional expressions and slang. (Read More)
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What makes American English American? In 1800, irascible patriot Noah Webster set out to answer this question by tirelessly recording the vocabulary of the American citizen. Though he was a political ... (Read More)
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There's more to marijuana than smoking it, says dedicated aficionado "Will B. High," who here describes a remarkably diverse marijuana culture in more than 800 entries, covering everything from ... (Read More)
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"Wrath (rath), noun: An intense anger; a vengeful punishment." Feeling malevolent or merely miffed? In a huff or histrionic? Maybe the best way to diffuse the teeth-gritting, white-knuckled fury of ... (Read More)
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Named one of the best reference books of 2009 by the Library Journal, this single-volume encyclopedia presents succinct entries devoted to more than 700 subjects selected for their significant ... (Read More)
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