Presents a dictionary for college and advanced high school students which in addition to word definitions also includes a punctuation and style guide, notes on word origins, and a gazetteer of countries, states, and capitals.

The American Heritage Dictionary of Business Terms covers the entire spectrum of business terminology. In clear language it defines over 6,000 terms drawn from the areas of investing, finance, marketing, law, real estate, management, economics, accounting, insurance, and international business. Entries range from investment fundamentals (price-earnings ratio, split, yield) to the lexicon of real estate (amortization, buy down, wraparound mortgage) to the terminology of contemporary finance (CDO, short sale, tranche). More than 100 key terms, such as antitrust, bailout, and subprime loan, are enhanced by real-world case studies that bring the concept to life. In addition, scores of tips from expert professionals offer advice on topics ranging from renegotiating a mortgage to reducing the estate tax.

Specifically designed to meet the needs of ESL students, this resource includes 40,000 words and phrases, with special attention given to new business, medical, science, and technology words. 250 photographs and illustrations.

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A conveniently sized paperbound print dictionary for upper grades in high school, and for students in community colleges, junior colleges, and four-year colleges, written with clear defining language. The focus is squarely on vocabulary and definitions. The sophistication level is greater than that of the Student Dictionary. Great for those without ready access to electronic products.

A brand-new, fully revised edition of this outstanding resource for students in grades 6-10 includes hundreds of new words, abundant example sentences, lively feature notes and an all-new full-color art program.