What is the Chambers Biographical Dictionary? All the people who matter in one handy & endlessly browsable book Packed with over 18 000 biographies Chambers Biographical Dictionary offers concise authoritative & fascinating entries on all the people you'll ever need to know about. The most comprehensive & readable single-volume biographical dictionary available.
- Discover kings queens crooks criminals politicians bankers & everyone in between.
- Check up on great achievements & great failures.
- Find out who did what to whom.
- Thousands of suggestions for further reading.
- Contains more biographies than any other reference work of its type.
- International & historical coverage of all areas of human achievement including the arts science technology sport politics philosophy & business.
- Meticulously researched & expertly written. Updated Edition First published in 1897 Chambers Biographical Dictionary is a unique reference work which packs a huge amount of information between its covers. The ninth edition has been thoroughly updated & remains wide-ranging & international in scope offering concise authoritative & illuminating entries on individuals from Alexander the Great to Frank Zappa & from Barack Obama to Osama Bin Laden.






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Some people leave a deeper footprint in the sands of time than others. In these pages we have access to their particular stories & identities." Dame Joan Bakewell Discover the most authoritative entertaining & fascinating range of biographies in a single volume; from princes & presidents to artists actors & authors. An historical tour de force & a joy to browse The Chambers Biographical Dictionary

Includes:: everyone from Anne Frank to Kim Jong Il via Calvin Klein & Charles Dickens"

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Chambers Card Games for Families explains how to play more than 50 family card games. Ranging from slap-jack & snap to patience & pontoon the games are highly entertaining as well as quick & easy to learn. The book

Includes:: simple games that children can play on their own as well as more intricate games for the whole family & is ideal for players of any age & experience. With clear descriptions helpful illustrations & useful tips Chambers Card Games for Families is the essential companion for hours of family fun.

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This crossword dictionary is desktop sized with a large screen & big buttons. More than 500 000 potential solutions to crptic & quick clues & over 19 600 one-stop entries with both synonyms & encyclopedic material. Features

Includes:: anagram solver phonetic spell correction & many more. Requires 2 x AAA batteries (included)

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The best-selling Chambers Crossword Dictionary" is the essential reference for crossword lovers everywhere. This major new edition has been substantially revised & updated by crossword experts to be even more useful. Massively expanded it

Includes:: well over 350 000 words & phrases arranged in over 19 600 unique "one stop" entries. All words are grouped by meaning at an appropriate headword then by length then alphabetically to make finding the solution quick & easy. The new edition now

Includes:: anagram reverse & other indicators as well as crossword jargon key abbreviations & other cryptic material & has been specially tailored to be even more useful to cryptic crossword fans."



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What makes The Chambers Crossword Dictionary different? The ultimate resource for all crossword lovers Chambers Crossword Dictionary is an essential resource for crosswords of all kinds. Comprehensive reliable & easy-to-use this major new edition has been thoroughly revised & updated by a team of crossword experts & is specially tailored to the needs of crossword solvers. With more than 500 000 solutions to cryptic & quick clues plus explanations of cryptic clue types & the use of anagram & other indicators & insights into the world of crossword setting & memorable clues it is an indispensable companion for all cruciverbalists. The best-selling reference for crossword solvers & setters
- Over 500 000 solutions for every kind of crossword
- More than 2 500 crossword code words to alert you to cryptic ploys
- New synonyms to give you up-to-the-minute answers
- New topic lists to help you solve general knowledge clues
- Over 19 600 'one-stop' entries with both synonyms & encyclopedic material
- Word lists sorted by length & then alphabetically to make finding solutions easy
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Includes:: words phrases abbreviations symbols codes & other cryptic 'building blocks'
- Packed with crossword jargon anagram & other indicators & essential cryptic vocabulary
- Draws on The Chambers Dictionary the authoritative Chambers reference range & the vast Chambers crossword clue database Packed with expert advice from crossword masters:
- Derek Arthur (1945-2010) co-editor of The Listener crossword in The Times & of the Chambers Crossword Dictionary 2nd edition
- Ross Beresford former co-editor of The Listener crossword
- Jonathan Crowther better known to cryptic crossword solvers as Azed having set crosswords for The Observer for almost 40 years
- Don Manley crossword setter for many quality newspapers under various pseudonyms (Duck Quixote Bradman Giovanni) & Church Times crossword editor
- Tim Moorey one of the crossword setting team for The Sunday Times crossword editor of The Week & author of How to Master The Times Crossword What is new in this edition? New solutions synonyms & topic lists This brand new edition compiled from Chambers' highly acclaimed & vast crossword resources has been fully updated with thousands of new solutions to be even more useful to crossword fans. New synonyms for publication such as 'podcast' & 'blog' bring the content bang up-to-the-minute. New topic lists such as 'curries' & 'geese' help solve general knowledge clues. All words are grouped by meaning then by number of characters then alphabetically to make finding the solution quick & easy. Special cryptic crossword words which indicate anagrams reversals etc give hints & tips for solvers.















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The Chambers Dictionary 12th Edition (Thumb Indexed) 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 (ISBN: 9780550102379).










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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.










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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

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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. ...