Encompassing more than 270,000 definitions for 180,000 words and phrases, this up-to-date reference of the English language covers both old and new words, the commonplace and the unusual, including recent developments in science, technology, and contemporary culture, with information on idioms, pronunciation, etymologies, and thousands of references.ASIN: 0550102892VSKU: LFV.0550102892.ACondition: AcceptableAuthor/Artist:Houghton Mifflin CompanyBinding: HardcoverNote: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown. Condition Notes: Book is in acceptable condition. May have shelf wear, edge wear, and spine wear, but a very readable copy. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable. Does not include original dustcover jacket. Possibly Ex Library Copy