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The publication date is April 25, 2008. The dictionary includes: •New Words and Senses: hundreds of additions, with clearly written, concise definitions •Detailed Illustrations: hundreds of drawings that enhance definitions •Feature Notes: expert guidance on usage problems as well as extra information on synonyms and word histories to assist in finding the right word and using it correctly •Words in Context: abundant examples that show how to use words accurately •Biographical Entries: more than 8,000 notable people from all over the world and every historical era •Geographical Entries: more than 6,000 countries, cities, rivers, mountains, and other geographical areas and features, including recent political changes •Abbreviations: a listing of thousands of common abbreviations and their meanings •Charts and Tables: handy information on the major alphabets and calendars, books of the Bible, currency, chemical elements, metric conversions, and more
Answered on 12/4/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
