This brilliant organization makes Roget’s International Thesaurus both the most efficient word finder and a cutting-edge aid in stimulating thought, organizing ideas, and writing and speaking more clearly and effectively. Fair. veterinarian. Other thesauruses are like trying to butter your toast with skim milk. Hundreds of supplemental word lists that supply the names of things which have no synonyms (measurements, wines, weapons, animals, state mottoes, and more) as well as hundreds of quotations that amplify the meanings of selected words. I thought it would be good to get a new international edition. Get exclusive access to all of our latest deals and coupons. Unable to add item to List. Generations of students, writers, editors, and speakers have made Roget's the most popular word reference book next to the dictionary. Author: Christopher Orlando Sylvester Mawson, Author: C. O. Sylvester (Christopher Orlando Sylvester) Mawson, Publisher: New York : Thomas Y. Crowell Company, The Complete Book of Synonyms and Antonyms in American and British Usage, A Complete Book of Synonyms and Antonyms Founded Upon and Embodying Roget's Original Work, with Numerous Additions and Modernizations, With Chapters on the Growth of English Synonyms, Word Formation, Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots, Foreign Words and Phrases, and Abbreviations, Based on Roget's International Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases. If you like words, you will love this time-honored tome of English usage. Dictionary format only provides several synonyms - period - no context, only a very limited and flat view. Read Less. Generations of students, writers, editors, and speakers have made Roget‘s the most popular word reference book next to the dictionary. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Please try again. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Reading Copy. All pages and cover are intact. as well as courseware for college students. Alibris, the Alibris logo, and Alibris.com are registered trademarks of Alibris, Inc. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Bargain hunters rejoice! To help, we provided some of our favorites. From new releases to oldies, discover your next favorite album and artist! For personal use only. Continuing a legacy that dates back more than 150 years, Roget's International Thesaurus ® is an indispensable work for everyone who wants to use the English language with clarity and precision. My writing hasn't stayed the same since I purchased this book. She received her doctorate in linguistics from England's University of Exeter. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. May have damage to cover, notes, Text Legible. Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2002. All rights reserved. Barbara Ann Kipfer, Ph.D., is a lexicographer who has authored or compiled more than forty books, including the Dictionary of American Slang (with Robert L. Chapman), The Order of Things, Writer's Digest Flip Dictionary, and the bestselling 14,000 Things to Be Happy About. 4,000 Questions for Getting to Know Anyone and Everyone, Self-Meditation: 3,299 Tips, Quotes, Reminders, and Wake-Up Calls for Peace and Serenity, 14,000 Things to Be Happy About. Save your back and your bank with eBooks! A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. This revised and updated sixth edition features thousands of new words and phrases, including the newest slang words and expressions that color and inform everyday language. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Torn pages: YES ] [ Edition: sixth ] Publisher: Collins Pub Date: 11/15/2001 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 1280. Condition: New. HOWEVER - every silver lining has its cloud! The Thesaurus: Review, Renaissance, and Revision examines the historical development of the thesaurus and the standards employed for thesaurus construction. Dr. Roget's system brings together in one place all the terms associated with a single thought or concept; it allows a wide-ranging survey of language within a book of relatively modest size, without the space-consuming repetitions that so severely limit the scope of thesauruses arranged in a dictionary format with A-to-Z entries. All rights reserved. This book also gives patrons, readers, and researchers more effective techniques in vocabulary management and offers insight on how thesauri are devised and compiled. Thousands of cross–references throughout lead to other helpful categories. This thesaurus on my writing is like spreading butter on toast. Hundreds of supplemental word lists that supply the names of things which have no synonyms (measurements, wines, weapons, animals, state mottoes, and more) as well as hundreds of quotations that amplify the meanings of selected words. Buy Roget's International Thesaurus, 6e, Thumb Indexed by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD (Editor), Robert L Chapman, PhD (Editor) online at Alibris. Generations of students, writers, editors, and speakers have made Roget‘s the most popular word reference book next to the dictionary. This revised and updated sixth edition features thousands of new words and phrases, including the newest slang words and expressions that color and inform everyday language. Hardcover, Collin..., 2002 Fantabulous. Continuing a legacy that dates back more than 150 years, Roget‘s International Thesaurus® is an indispensable work for everyone who wants to use the English language with clarity and precision. Copyright © 1998 - 2020 Alibris. An indispensable guide for businessmen, lawyers, bankers, exporters & teachers. When I asked the others, they all agreed it was the most helpful. Continuing a legacy that dates back more than 150 years, Roget's International Thesaurus is an indispensable work for everyone who wants to use the English language with clarity and precision. See how much other students are saving on textbooks today. Roget's International Thesaurus, 6e, Thumb Indexed. Love shopping on Alibris? There was a problem loading your book clubs. International Thesaurus of Refugee Terminology, Roget's International Thesaurus, 6th Edition. I highly recommend it for everyone. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2007. Much better editions available. The Complete Rhyming Dictionary: Including The Poet's Craft Book. Condition: New. Copyright © 1998 - 2020 Alibris. FREE Not bad but certainly not great either. Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer is a lexicographer and reviser of Roget's International Thesaurus, as well as author of 14,000 Things to Be Happy About. Good. Like Classical Music? Most useful in locating words that one can only vaguely recall their meanings or spellings. This brilliant organization makes Roget‘s International Thesaurus® both the most efficient word finder and a cutting–edge aid in stimulating thought, organizing ideas, and writing and speaking more clearly and effectively. Share your stories and reviews with other customers! Seller Inventory # think0060185759, More information about this seller This revised and updated sixth edition features thousands of new words and phrases, including the newest slang words and expressions that color and inform everyday language. The dust jacket is missing. The ONLY gift for a college-bound graduate!! For the most part a great tool and highly recommended. Seller Inventory # VIB0060185759, Roget's International Thesaurus, Indexed, Sixth Edition Revised & Updated. So does Alibris. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions - starting at $1.46. For 50 years, the thesaurus has been a core reference book; The Thesaurus: Review, Renaissance, and Revision celebrates this history and speculates on the future of vocabulary-switching tools. A pinpoint reference system that directs the user quickly from a comprehensive index to the numbered category of the right word. Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited, Baker & Taylor, Inc., or by their respective licensors, or by the publishers, or by their respective licensors. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I taught English, Latin and French for 33 years. Thousands of cross-references throughout lead to other helpful categories. I prefer the feel of the older editions. This is the first thesaurus I have come across in this format (see other reviews), and it certainly deserves all the praise given before. Roget's format (non-dictionary) provides 50-times more synonyms and surrounds entries with pages of context. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2003. Publisher: Collins Reference, 2010 Sign up for an exclusive coupon good on your next order. The revolutionary achievement of Dr. Peter Mark Roget's first edition in 1852 was the development of a brand-new principle: the arrangement of words and phrases according to their meanings. This is the best thesaurus out there but what happened to the printing? Within U.S.A. ISBN 10: 0061715220 Good. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. A pinpoint reference system that directs the user quickly from a comprehensive index to the numbered category of the right word. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Mailer. This revised and updated seventh edition features thousands of new words and phrases, including the newest slang words and expressions that color and inform everyday language. Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2006. In order to find a particular word, one must go through two steps. Hardcover. Hardcover, Collin..., 2011 One of my fellow writers in a critique group recommended this particular version of Roget's Thesaurus. This book is pretty incredible. Through the Advanced Search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as Title, Director, Actor, Genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Marks on Page Edges. Never was nor ever will be (not in my lifetime) a better Thesaurus. Dr. Roget's system brings together in one place all the terms associated with a single thought or concept; it allows a wide-ranging survey of language within a book of relatively modest size, without the space-consuming repetitions that so severely limit the scope of thesauruses arranged in a dictionary format with A-to-Z entries. A classic reference book that has been used by millions all over the world, Roget's International Thesaurus is the product of more than a century and a half of continuous expansion, reorganization, and improvement. Good. The paper is now thicker and cheaper feeling. 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