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

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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

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Updated & supplemented with over 250 new lists this new edition of Chambers Crossword Lists brings together thousands of possible solutions to quick & cryptic clues. Pulling together information from the arts the natural world sport geography politics & more it covers a truly diverse range of subjects from birds to currencies rivers to cricket terms. Coverage is detailed accurate & international in scope with a particular focus on words which crop up frequently in crosswords. An essential aid for crossword solvers everywhere. Over 250 new lists: Shakespearean fools grammatical cases curries TV characters team nicknames of different sports jellyfish common names of queens Middle Eastern cities famous gates denominations of the major religions ...

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
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- words to use in Scrabble (R) & other word games
- words to watch
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- 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. ...

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. ...