Gorton Carruth

The facts and statistics belie the myth that Carter was "bad" and Reagan was "good" for the economy or for international affairs. In the 8 years of Reagan, inflation increased, taxes increased for the middle class, employment rates did not improve, and borrowing rates (by consumers and by governments) dramatically increased. However, top salaries dramatically increased.

Being an English As a Foreign language teacher, this has been always the source of correct American English.

From the tenth century to the twentieth, covering more than 1000 years of american history and popular culture.

Of all the dictionaries I've purchased over the years -- and there have been many -- this one ranks as the best. It's very rare that I don't find what I'm looking for in this. This is everything a dictionary is supposed to be. Forget Webster, go for an Oxford dictionary every time.