The American Heritage College Writer's Dictionary

The American Heritage® College Writer's Dictionary is ideally suited for college students, advanced high school students, and anyone who needs a conveniently sized dictionary for the home or office. This brand-new reference work is small enought to carry in a backpack, yet large enough to provide the comprehensive, accurate information you expect from the editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. With its accessible explanations of grammar terms and notes on tricky usage topics like the difference between like and as, the College Writer's Dictionary is a trustworthy guide for the careful writer.

• Words are defined clearly and are accompanied by abundant example sentences
• Up-to-date vocabulary includes the latest developments in science and technology
• Style guide and usage notes help writers improve their skills
• Word history notes describe the origins of words
• Geographical gazetteer lists countries, states, and capitals