Chambers Family Dictionary by Editors Of Chambers

Chambers Family Dictionary by Editors Of Chambers

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free UK delivery over £5
  • 10% off preloved books when you join +Plus
  • Buying preloved emits 46% less CO2 than new
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

Chambers Family Dictionary by Editors Of Chambers

With 78,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 50,000 words and phrases, Chambers Family Dictionary is designed to give all the family the answers they need, whether it is the spelling of a word for an important e-mail or a little extra help with homework. It covers not only everyday words and their meanings, but also hundreds of technical words from school subjects, and gives tips on spelling and grammar. It also features a large illustrated colour supplement on people, places and events, supplying information needed by adults and children alike. This makes it a book that can take a central place on any family reference shelf.
I chose this title because of its lovely cover and would seriously consider getting this as a gift or even for myself.. Settle your Scrabble arguments or give it to a teenager going through exam angst. - Anna Nicholson, best upcoming titles June 2007, www.booksfromscotland.com
Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780550102737
ISBN 10 0550102736
Title Chambers Family Dictionary
Author Editors Of Chambers
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Murray Press
Year published 2007-11-21
Number of pages 1200
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note Unavailable