Though the books broke new ground, another point needs to be made.

This book broke many records in terms of sell and popularity.

As it was folded up, the book broke into 32 pieces when discovered.

The movie breaks the silence and the book breaks the cycle.

The book broke records for sales and is the "sixth best seller in the English language."

The book broke new ground, cutting through the discipline's jargon.

The book does not break new research ground, and has no chapter at all on Louisiana.

Both these books broke new ground in New Mexican history.

The book breaks the first rule of "good" children's literature: we're in the plot before we know the people.