The compact volume provides three mini books in one handy and affordable format. The dictionary contains over 40,000 words, phrases, and definitions, while the thesaurus has more than 75,000 alternative words. A new page design locates dictionary entries at the top of the page and matching thesaurus entries at the bottom. Clearly indicated in-text usage notes give straight-forward guidance on the spelling and usage of tricky or easily confusable words...