The Chambers Dictionary 12th Edition (Standard) The dictionary of choice for word lovers Immerse yourself in the most interesting authoritative & helpful English dictionary available -- the unrivalled guide for word lovers. Whether you're an avid wordgamer or just enjoy revelling in the quirks & curiosities of the English language The Chambers Dictionary is your ultimate companion. The Chambers Dictionary delves deep into all the glories of the English language covering weird & wonderful words like spoffish jobernowl mullligrubs & humdudgeon all the while ensuring it covers the latest developments in English. Meticulously researched & expertly written the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge & learning in an engaging & accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century. Over 620 000 words phrases & meanings First published in 1872 The Chambers Dictionary contains more words phrases & meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary. Rather than clog up space with lengthy definitions of everyday words The Chambers Dictionary keeps them short creating space for more intriguing obscure & historically-charged entries -- from alizari through to zuz. Peppered with witty definitions Chambers is a pleasure to read. Highlights gems of English English is full of words that sound great or that you never thought would exist. Only The Chambers Dictionary helps you discover them. Unrivalled help for wordgames Chambers is the dictionary of choice for crossword solvers Scrabble (R) fans & wordgame enthusiasts. The new Wordgame Companion section offers crossword code-breakers indispensable two-letter word solutions top-scoring Q & Z words & much more. What is new in this edition? New words Now in its 12th edition the dictionary has been updated to include words & expressions that have entered the language in the four years since the last edition was published. Word Lover's Miscellany The 12th edition

Includes:: a Word Lover's Miscellany with list upon list of words to appeal to the English language addict:
- words to impress & surprise
- words to cherish
- words that are extinct
- words that merit rescue
- words to use in Scrabble (R) & other word games
- words to watch
- collective nouns
- useful similes.. .and many more Beautiful finishing touches: Ribbon The Chambers Dictionary is the only popular dictionary to still provide one. Why? Simply because people love them. Beautifully flat on a desk The Chambers Dictionary lies perfectly flat on a desk so you can read the whole page with ease
- even into the spine. Strong cloth binding gold blocking beautiful endpapers The Chambers Dictionary is made to an incredibly high quality guaranteed to withstand years of love. Foiled cover Foiling on the cover gives The Chambers Dictionary a luxurious aesthetic. Less cumbersome than other dictionaries Slimmer & easier to hold despite the fact that it contains more words than any other single volume dictionary. & all without reducing text size. It's a neat trick. * Thumb index Only provided by Chambers. A standard version without a thumb index is also available (*this page is for the standard version). Copy & paste this ISBN number (9780550102416) into the search bar to treat yourself to the thumb indexed version.










...

The Chambers Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus provides thousands of clear dictionary definitions plus thesaurus alternatives for 9 000 common words in a single volume. The dictionary: word entries include information on pronunciation related terms & associated set phrases to give you extra help with choosing & using the right word. The thesaurus: word entries include numbered alternative meanings as well as antonyms
- opposite words
- to give you extra context in choosing & using the right word. A selection of 'types of' panels gives extra depth in a range of fields from song & dance to food & flowers. New good writing supplement: informs & entertains with tips on style & structure commonly confused words words to impress global English & memory prompts for remembering tricky spellings

...

With over 30 000 entries Chambers Dictionary of Etymology is a prestigious & scholarly dictionary that explains where English words come from. An important etymological resource for the expert it is also a useful reference source for the general reader. ...

Containing 36 000 references & 47 000 definitions The Chambers Mini Dictionary is the ideal easy-to-use guide to finding the right word & spelling every time. Clearly structured entries include information on pronunciation history related terms & examples to give you extra help with choosing & using the right word. New good writing supplement informs & entertains with tips on effective style & structure global English & memory prompts for remembering tricky spellings. ...

Now with entry words in colour this new edition of the bestselling Chambers School Dictionary encourages students to develop their dictionary skills & offers extra help with spelling & grammar. As well as contemporary vocabulary it

Includes:: hundreds of terms from key subjects such as ICT science & mathematics giving an unrivalled breadth of coverage. Language Workshop pages explain how language & grammar work & show the best ways to use English. Packed full of content & with its clear design this is the most practical & comprehensive English school dictionary available. Chambers School Dictionary is supported by free online resources www.chamberslearning.com

...

Start writing with complete confidence with help of this Chambers Speller with large screen. Spelling corrections based on over 225 000 words in The Chambers Dictionary. Festures large keys for comfort automatic spelling correction clarifies the meanings of commonly confused words word data bank calculator crossword solver function & 10 word power-building games including Hangman & Anagrams. ...

In this book: ' The Chambers Thesaurus is a veritable treasure-trove including the greatest selection of alternative words & phrases available in an A to Z format. Modern vocabulary sits alongside archaic & technical terms formal language & slang are all covered.' This new fourth edition contains 200 updated entries including the latest words entering the language. They reflect a range of social & technological changes:
- From the digital world comes the growth of 'citizen journalism' the menace of the 'cyberbully' & the tricky rules of 'netiquette'.
- The green agenda is explored through the evolution of recycling
- 'precycle' & 'upcycle'
- as well as the inclusion of 'organic' & 'e-waste'.
- From the economic recession comes 'agflation' 'NEET' 'cash-strapped' & the increasingly popular 'daycation'. The Word Lover's Gallimaufry a brand new 48-page section of curious & intriguing word lists offers practical advice for anyone wanting to write present or speak creatively. It also reflects the quirkiness & ever-evolving nature of English. Discover a range of fascinating & useful synonyms & expressions for our modern world: Get the words to impress at an interview
- 'champion' & 'skillset'. Learn how to avoid annoying cliches
- 'ultimately' not 'at the end of the day'. Discover how to sound like a foodie or a fashionista
- 'slow food' & 'fast fashion'. Examine the rise of coffee culture
- 'dead eye' 'flat white' & 'skinny'. Understand modern phobias like 'email bankruptcy' & 'infomania'. Explore the rise of Blinglish
- 'bruv' & 'safe'. An ideal companion to The Chambers Dictionary all lovers of language & its intricate evolution will find this new edition both compelling & indispensable









...

Containing alternatives for 9 000 common words The Chambers Paperback Thesaurus is the ideal easy-to-use guide to finding the right alternative word every time. Cleary structured entries include numbered alternative meanings as well as antonyms
- opposite words
- to give you extra context in choosing & using the right word. ' Types of' panels give extra depth in a range of fields from song & dance to food & flowers. New good writing supplement informs & entertains with tips on effective words commonly confused words words to impress & foreign words in English.

...

When Lieutenant Charles Acland is flown home from Iraq with serious head injuries he faces not only permanent disfigurement but also an apparent change to his previously outgoing personality. Crippled by migraines & suspicious of his psychiatrist he begins to display sporadic bouts of aggression particularly against women especially his ex-fiancee who seems unable to accept that the relationship is over. After his injuries prevent his return to the army he cuts all ties with his former life & moves to London. Alone & unmonitored he sinks into a private world of guilt & paranoid distrust.. .until a customer annoys him in a Bermondsey pub & he attracts the attention of local police investigating three murders which appear to have been motivated by extreme rage.. . Under suspicion Acland is forced to confront the real issues behind his isolation. How much control does he have over the dark side of his personality? Do his migraines contribute to his rages? Has he always been the duplicitous chameleon that his ex-fiancee claims? & why -- if he hates women -- does he look to a woman for help? ...

With more than eighty colour & black-and white photographs this book rivals the presentation of any coffee table book. A comprehensive easy-to-use guide Chameleons: Their Care & Breeding shows how to choose a healthy chameleon house & feed it diagnose & treat problems successfully breed & raise popular chameleon species & much more. Professional chameleon breeder Linda Davison wrote this book with the assistance of the most-respected breeders in the field. ...