the concise roget’s international thesaurus

　　The #1 bestselling portable thesaurus

　　The classic reference book

　　Used by millions all over the world

　　The product of more than a century and a half of continual expansion, reorganization, and improvement, The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus is not only the most time-tested and bestselling thesaurus ever, but, newly revised, it is also the most up-to-date and comprehensive reflection of the English language as it is currently used. Both the most efficient word finder and a cutting-edge aid in stimulating thought, organizing ideas, and writing and speaking more clearly and effectively, 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. At the same time, it retains all the hallmarks that have made The Concise Roget's International Thesaurus the most popular word reference book next to the dictionary.

作者簡介

　　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. She received her doctorate in linguistics from England's University of Exeter.