The most in-depth, comprehensive book of common idioms and phraseology available
From proverbial expressions ("the best things in life are free") to idiomatic expressions ("the best of both worlds") to the all-too-familiar cliches ("the best-case scenario"), idioms are not only embedded in our language, but they are also a colorful reflection of our American culture. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idioms embraces the fullest breadth of these idioms in one comprehensive reference that is a must-have for both ESL learners and native speakers.

Just which "ideals" were affirmed by the Founders? What lessons of history were closely studied by them? American Ideals: Founding a "Republic of Virtue" is an invitation to enter this part of the American debate regarding human nature and the conditions right for its flourishing. In these carefully crafted lectures, Professor Daniel N. Robinson traces the dominant features of the early American ethos that culminated in declared independence and a constitutional form of government unheralded in political history. This is a fascinating opportunity to trace the manner in which the founding documents of the United States evolved.

American Handgunner is America's favorite handgun magazine. Every issue of American Handgunner magazine provides the latest on handguns, training, competition and accessories in a tell-it-like-it-is style.

American Handgunner is America's favorite handgun magazine. Every issue of American Handgunner magazine provides the latest on handguns, training, competition and accessories in a tell-it-like-it-is style.

American Horror Story is a dramatic television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The story focuses on a family that moves to a decrepit mansion in Los Angeles, unaware that the once-noble home is haunted.

American Horror Story is a dramatic television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The story focuses on a family that moves to a decrepit mansion in Los Angeles, unaware that the once-noble home is haunted.

American Horror Story is a dramatic television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The story focuses on a family that moves to a decrepit mansion in Los Angeles, unaware that the once-noble home is haunted.

American Horror Story is a dramatic television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The story focuses on a family that moves to a decrepit mansion in Los Angeles, unaware that the once-noble home is haunted.