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Descriptionary Marc McCutcheon

Descriptionary By Marc McCutcheon

Descriptionary by Marc McCutcheon


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Summary

A clever combination of reverse dictionary and thesaurus, this is the book to use when looking for a descriptive or technical term or when you know the subject or meaning but not the specific word. Includes thousands of descriptions of terms organized into subject categories and sub-categories. This new edition contains dozens of new and many expanded and updated sections.

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Descriptionary: A Thematic Dictionary by Marc McCutcheon

This is the book to use when looking for a descriptive or technical term or when you know the subject or meaning but not the specific word. Descriptionary, Fourth Edition is a clever combination of a reverse dictionary and a thesaurus, with thousands of descriptions of terms organized into subject categories and sub-categories. This new edition contains thousands of descriptions of terms organized into expanded and updated sections, including those on politics and the Internet, and dozens of new sections. Many new finance and technology terms have also been added to this user-friendly book.

Descriptionary Reviews

...a useful reference source... - American ...fills an important niche in any reference collection because of its wide scope... - Booklist ...a helpful resource... - School Library Journal

About Marc McCutcheon

Marc McCutcheon is the author of The Facts On File Student's Thesaurus, Roget's Super Thesaurus, Writer's Digest Sourcebook for Building Believable Characters, and The Compass in Your Nose and Other Astonishing Facts About Humans. He lives in South Portland, ME.

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GOR010764443
9780816079476
0816079471
Descriptionary: A Thematic Dictionary by Marc McCutcheon
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Facts On File Inc
20100630
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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