A History of the Chambers Dictionary
A History of the Chambers Dictionary

Author: Mariusz Kaminski

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 3110312735

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In the literature on English lexicography there have been few attempts at a systematic study of the history of popular dictionaries that have been around for many years in English-speaking countries. A dictionary like Chambers deserves special attention because of its long tradition that goes back to the nineteenth century. Although it has gone through numerous editions, its history has received little attention from scholars. The book traces the development of the Chambers Dictionary from its origins to the present time by comparing corresponding parts of successive editions of the dictionary. This comparative approach aims to determine major trends in the evolution of the dictionary. It will provide scholars and interested students with insights into the Chambers lexicographers’ work, the goals they aimed to achieve, and the problems they had to face when revising the dictionary.

Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions
Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions

Author: Mark Vernon

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550103444

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Even in our high-tech world, billions of people continue to place their faith in a god, or gods, in spirits or in another form of divinity. Many adhere to beliefs outside the major faith traditions, while others see science and secular modernity as providing a sufficient basis for a meaningful life.

Chambers Slang Dictionary
Chambers Slang Dictionary

Author: Jonathon Green

Publisher: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550105639

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A scholarly reference to slang expressions from all parts of the English-speaking world includes coverage of twenty-first-century terms and lists explanations of word origins.

The Chambers Dictionary
The Chambers Dictionary

Author: Editors of Chambers

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 1886

ISBN-13:

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Combines authoritative definitions with the occasional humorous one.

Chambers Dictionary of World History
Chambers Dictionary of World History

Author: Bruce Lenman

Publisher: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 1012

ISBN-13:

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Revised and updated to reflect recent world events, Chambers Dictionary of World History features more than 7,500 entries in a straightforward A-to-Z format. This impressive reference covers the key figures and events in world history, with an in-depth focus on the period from A.D. 1000 to 2000. From the Norman Conquest to the Normandy campaign, its comprehensive coverage includes wars, treaties, plots, and political movements as well as nations of the world, international organizations, and biographies of major figures. Entries include a clear and helpful system of cross-references that makes the book ideal for browsing and highlights connections among individuals, ideas, and events. More than 60 sidebars cover significant themes of ancient and modern history, and specially commissioned historical and thematic maps supplement the dictionary entries. For history buffs, classroom use, or any home reference collection, this comprehensive look at world history is an essential resource.

Chambers History Factfinder
Chambers History Factfinder

Author:

Publisher: Chambers Publishing Group

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 680

ISBN-13:

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Chambers History Factfinder is the perfect reference for anyone who has an interest in history. Comprehensive and highly accessible, informative and entertaining, it presents a wide-ranging chronology of significant world events from prehistoric times to the present day, providing detailed timelines for major events such as the American Civil War along with interesting related quotes and facts. It also includes hundreds of useful and often amusing lists of people and events, from U.S. presidents and decisive battles to the tallest historical figures and the strangest laws of the past.

Chambers Crossword Dictionary
Chambers Crossword Dictionary

Author: C. M. Schwarz

Publisher: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550100061

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This crossword dictionary is for solvers and lovers of crosswords of all kinds. Compiled from Chambers' extensive wordlists and databases, this book includes over 290,000 words arranged into over 15,000 'one-stop' entries combining lexical synonyms and reference lists. Thousands of reference lists cover a wide range of the proper names, place names and miscellaneous items that may occur in crossword solutions. Also covered are cryptic crosswords, anagram indicators, and understanding clues. Special features: Over 290,000 words, over 290,000 solutions. Compiled from Chambers' extensive wordlists and databases, and with advice from a team of top crossword setters and solvers. Unique 'one-stop' entries combine sections for lexical synonyms and for reference wordlists. All wordlists are arranged alphabetically and by word length to make finding solutions easier. Over 15,000 reference words covering a wide range of the people and places whose names may occur in crossword solutions. Useful introduction covers how cryptic crossword setters compile crossword puzzles, and a summary of key words used in clues, including words which indicate that the solution is an anagram of one or more words in the clue.