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Overview"The Almost-Dictionary contains definitions only for almost-words. Almost-words, like almost-count (settle for a pretty good estimate), are not to be found in the almost-standard dictionaries (Merriam-Webster, Oxford, etc.). Other examples of almost-words: almost-all (most), almost-catch (fumble), almost-cure (treatment), almost-giraffe (zebra), almost-news (a message that doesn't sufficiently inform), almost-run (jog), almost-science (technology), and so on. Things are rarely pure or perfect. There's usually a gap between the way things are and the way we would like things to be. The almost-standard dictionaries leave a lot of definitions out, hence the need for the likes of: Jeff Foxworthy's ""The Redneck Dictionary,"" Ambrose Bierce's ""The Devil's Dictionary,"" and ""The Dictionary of American Slang."" The Almost-Dictionary may be of interest to those that stock dictionaries, reference books, business and especially ""quality-related"" reference books, or humor books." Full Product DetailsAuthor: John DalstonPublisher: Aspectedge Imprint: Aspectedge Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.331kg ISBN: 9780981957906ISBN 10: 0981957900 Pages: 286 Publication Date: 14 August 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |