With over 4,000 encyclopedic entries, in addition to 134,000 words, phrases and definitions, the Oxford Paperback Dictionary provides a two-in-one reference book for use at home or in the office. It covers everyday vocabulary, as well as giving information on famous people, places, and institutions. Help is given for difficult pronunciations using a simple respelling system, while hundreds of usage notes give guidance on correct English. This book is intended for for general home and office use.