Glossary at end of book. Use it!
931679
This is quite unique twist on what I considered to be "Ancient Rome". Well, Ms. Storrs has greatly enlightened me. I knew nothing of the Etruscan culture or society which is embarrassing as my ancestors are from that region of Italy! The research that the author did for this book is apparent in every page. There is a lot of terminology that I was unfamiliar with and having bought the Kindle version I didn't realize that there was a glossary until I finished the book! So reader, keep that in mind and enjoy a truly educational trip back in time.
733411
Im trying to find out how to use it. Yes I know crazy right but I open a book cant get out of it have to shut it down and.open it again. I need ki dle for dummies hahahaha
4527828
The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus is good, but my cheap one has more examples for some of the words, but it's short on words in general. Thanks.
1231981
This is one of those books that is packed with so much information that you'll never need most of it, but how handy it will be when you need just a sentence out of it! Get one and keep it around! Recommended!
4551516
One must reference frequently reference the glossary at the end of the book for all the made-up words but if one can look past that it is a good read if one is into science fiction. Though if one is not too into scifi might be better to start with a little less dense of a book.
3379983
Many other books and product instructions assume knowledge of acronyms and other basics. Dummies provides that (e.g. where to switch on!) without jargon, plus more for those who are already familiar with the product.
1212072
I purchased this book used on Amazon and a vital page was missing at the end of Chapter 2. It's a page that helps with all chapters in this book. Be sure and check with the seller of this book before purchasing it. You will need this tear-out section!!
994579
I love this reference book - This is an update of the one I had bought in 1992.  I think the information is well presented.  I wish the printing were a bit larger so it would be easier to find words quickly.  I would have loved a word part breakdown in the back (prefixes, suffixes, combined forms, etc.) for quick reference.
3415867
I have this book since I purchased in April 1999 and has been a very handy  resource for me whenever I need it. This dictionary has been very helpful  for me to pinpoint terminologies which sometimes left vauge in my mind  since I left the department of anthropologies during my graduate studies  quite a long time ago. As a reference book I don't use it every day but  it's always a part of my collection and ready whenever I need it.
This  morning I discovered that something is missing in this book. All  dictionaries I have alway started from A to Z. Whatever happened to this  book, by accident or by design, this dictionary doesn't have any word  started with letter X, Y and Z. It has only words from A to W which reminds  me to a brand name of Rootbeer A&W.
I checked the page number on the  last word of letter W. It is page 501. Then on page 502 it starts with  Bibliografy and ends on page 626, a long 124 pages of A to Z author's  name.
My question to the Editor Thomas Barfield and/or the Publisher  Blackwell Publisher, Ltd is what's happening to the words starting with X,  Y, and Z?
943162
Boy, did i ever need THIS!!
The world has changed so much since i was in school that there are new names for "old" countries!!  This helps with THAT.
Also, it helps refresh my memory about which country or state is next to another country or state.
Terrific reference book!!
1717363
Michael Wolff really has an extended vocabulary.  He uses many big or seldom-used words.  I'm enjoying the book, but not the fact that I have to have a dictionary close by.
2698838
I agree with what was written in the forward - use this as you would an encyclopedia.  There is a tremendous amount of information in this book and I found I keep it nearby and read little bits to absorb the information.
3806057
Excellent reference book.  Packed with sayings.  The book will help you avoid inappropriate and vulgar phrases.  A great feature of the book.
1790084
Having a print dictionary does wonders. Also you get plenty of words to look up and their alternative forms and idioms.
4882453
This book is very complete.  I wanted to reference it when I needed to know something or to answer someone else who had questions.  It's excellent and I'm very satisfied with it.  I also like the size of the book
4695432
This is what I use when getting new books to put on the shelves in our school library.
It is handy and I am lost without it!!!
1869766
Good reference for quick use!
Extensive to a point.