Harrap's Chambers Compact Dictionary of Contemporary English
Harrap's Chambers Compact Dictionary of Contemporary English

Author: Chambers Harrap Publishers

Publisher: Chambers Harrap Publishers

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550102690

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With 75,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 48,000 words and phrases, "Chambers Giant Dictionary" offers more content than any other paperback dictionary at this price, as well as exceptional clarity. Verb tenses are given in their full forms, leaving the user in no doubt about how to spell them correctly. In addition, 200 panels throughout the book give practical help with aspects of English that worry peoplefor example, whenone should use"between" and when one should use "among." "Chambers Giant Dictionary" is simply the most comprehensive and helpful dictionary available at this price."

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.

Facts
Facts

Author: John Chambers

Publisher: Chambers

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9780550100962

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From Nobel Prize winners to national holidays around the world, Chambers Super-Mini Book of Facts puts essential facts and figures at users’ fingertips. This latest edition has been fully revised to incorporate significant recent world events, such as political changes and sports results. With over 90,000 facts covering 240 fields of interest, along with biographies for more than 1,400 prominent people, this information-packed reference is the most comprehensive little reference book available.

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.

The Chambers Dictionary
The Chambers Dictionary

Author: Elaine Higgleton

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780550140050

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"The Chambers Dictionary covers the latest words and meanings to enter the English language but also takes delight in preserving many rare, historical and dialect words that are omitted from other dictionaries. Thus it offers a uniquely rich coverage of English vocabulary from Shakespeare to the present day." "This dictionary has more words and definitions than any other single-volume English dictionary; accurate, clear and, on occasion, characteristically witty definitions; over 500 new words and meanings covering recent developments in technology, culture and s easy-to-follow pronunciation guidance; scholarly explanations of word origins; and extensive appendices of foreign phrases, first names, scientific information, and conversion tables."--BOOK JACKET.