Barbara Ann Kipfer Boeken

Provides more than 325,000 synonyms, antonyms, and related words in more than a thousand different categories.

A-Z format, 500,000 synonyms and hundreds of recently coined and common slang terms.

An abridged edition of the world's bestselling original thesaurus. This completely revised and updated edition contains over 230,000 words, nearly three thousand of which are newly added. The revolutionary achievement of Dr Roget was his development of a brand new principle: the grouping of words according to ideas. If the user cannot find something in a reference book, it is often because of the restriction of searching alphabetically by 'known' headwords. Dr Roget's thesaurus reversed the access to allow the user to find a word from another word, a concept or an idea. This ultimate reference tool – the best–selling thesaurus ever in all its editions – contains over 230,000 words and phrases, nearly 3000 of which are new to this edition, grouped into 1072 numbered categories. Within each category you'll find all the parts of speech, frequent cross–references, commonly used words singled out in boldface, and much more. If you're a writer who needs help organising a thought or mastering the nuance of expression, the International Thesaurus remains the first source to turn to.

A classic reference book used by millions globally, this thesaurus has undergone over a century and a half of expansion and improvement. It stands as the most time-tested and bestselling thesaurus, now newly revised to reflect the contemporary English language. The groundbreaking achievement of Dr. Peter Mark Roget in 1852 was the innovative arrangement of words and phrases by their meanings. This system consolidates terms associated with a single thought or concept, allowing for a comprehensive survey of language in a compact format, avoiding the limitations of traditional A-to-Z dictionaries. This organization makes it both an efficient word finder and a valuable tool for stimulating thought, organizing ideas, and enhancing clarity in writing and speaking. The updated seventh edition includes thousands of new words and phrases, capturing the latest slang and expressions that enrich everyday language. Despite these additions, it retains the essential qualities that have made it the most popular word reference book after the dictionary.

"A newly revised and updated 8th edition of the world's bestselling thesaurus-the only thesaurus based on Peter Roget's original reference classic of 1852. This hardcover thumb indexed edition includes more than 325,000 words and phrases (more than 2,400 of which are new) in 1,075 categories"--

Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus enables users to learn and make sense of words in a way no other thesaurus does, with: •17,000 main words, alphabetically listed, with parts of speech and concise definitions, for convenient, at-a-glance decision making.•450,000 synonyms, more than any other thesaurus•A versatile, thorough compilation of words and phrases - from slang to common usage - to the most erudite of word choices.•Hundreds of recently coined and common Americanisms•A unique Concept Index to find words with only one concept in mind, rather than a specific word. This process of linking words together mirrors the way we actually think.With its innovative Concept Index, this thesaurus enhances the traditional function of thesauri; the simple replacement of one word with another. The Concept Index enriches users' understanding of meaning and usage by grouping together main entry words that share a similar idea or property - achieving broad connections of language between such categories as: ACTIONS, CAUSES, LIFE FORMS, QUALITIES, SENSES, etc.The essential reference for the 21st century, this is the most up-to-the-minute thesaurus of American English today. students, professionals and general users will love its easy-to-use dictionary format and will find its reliable, accurate word choices indispensable.

Abridged ed. of The new dictionary of American slang c1986.

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.

An essential, obsessive collection of all those wise and quirky sayings we’ve heard before—plus plenty of essential, obscure ones to discover—now all in one place. With words of comfort and motivation, humor and warmth, here are thousands of proverbs, precepts, maxims, adages, and axioms—8,789 of them, to be precise—that prove just as true today as the day they were coined. Polished over years of use, there’s the unexpected, the playful, even the counterintuitive. Learn to unlearn.Appreciate the questions as much as the answers.Stretch beyond what is comfortable.Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment. Every page contains secrets and encouragement to lead a happy, healthy, sane, and productive life; taken altogether, it’s the ultimate source of inspiration for personal growth. 

Part love letter, part invitation, Hiking is Fundamental is an informative celebration of hiking. Barbara Ann Kipfer covers all the basic elements of getting into hiking, from preparation to pacing, in simple, classic, fun, illustrated list-style chapters. This isn't a technical manual--it's an inviting overview that will demystify the whole hiking experience. For anyone intimidated to hit the trail, introductory chapters make the case for the benefits and fun to be had. Hiking is not exclusive to the wealthy, the athletic, or the experienced. It's fun! And it's for everyone.