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Reviewed on October 1, 2005
Gr 8-Up Updating the 2000 edition with revisions and a number of new or expanded sections, this topical dictionary arranges an estimated 20,000 specialized terms under a classified scheme of headers. The intent is to provide quick reference for writers looking for, say, a list of select hairstyles (bangs, Beatle cut, beehive, bob); baseball jargon (lumber, minors, moon shot, mustard); or rap lingo (mack, my nizzle, off the chain, phat). Entries are arranged alphabet...Log In or Sign Up to Read More