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. ...

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

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Chambers Slang Dictionary is a br&-new edition of Jonathon Greens magisterial slang dictionary first published in 1998. Covering the full range of slang over five centuries & from all parts of the English-speaking world this collection has won universal acclaim for its authority comprehensiveness & browsability. This new edition the first to be published by Chambers retains all the verve & precision of the earlier work. The text has been completely overhauled & restructured to make it as accessible as possible. Anyone interested in the seamier side of language will have hours of sheer joy exploring the vast wealth of information this book contains & plumbing the depths of centuries of slang. ...

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









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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.

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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. ...

Cricket St. Thomas is an elegant Regency mansion in one of Somersets most beautiful valleys. It is difficult to say what is most striking about this splendid estate in the heart of Somersets cider country. Perhaps it is the Regency styling of the main house the magnificent Grade II-listed gardens or the twelfth-century chapel nestled among the mature cedars maples & yews. Either way why not chill out with champagne afternoon tea in this sleepy part of Somerset. Your afternoon tea
Includes:: a glass of Champagne (your choice of Piper Heidsieck or Piper Heidsieck Rose) strawberries & cream a variety of variety of Princess cut sandwiches made with fresh farmhouse white & granary wholemeal breads all filled with a traditional mix of fillings favoured for afternoon tea two traditional warm scones your choice of original or sultana served with Devonshire clotted cream & Tiptree of Essex strawberry preserve a selection of afternoon cakes & pastries & your choice of tea or herbal tea. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "



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