The Colour Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus is a convenient, compact, and portable reference book to help with studies or to solve everyday language problems and puzzles, wherever you are. This third edition features a brand new colour layout. The thesaurus entry for a word sits directly alongside the dictionary entry so that you do not have to hunt around the page to find the word you are looking for. This new edition contains a centre section on 'Effective English' which covers the basics of writing English and how to get the best out of your thesaurus. Packed with help and information, the Oxford Colour Dictionary and Thesaurus is an ideal reference for home, school, or work.