Dictionary of the Unexplained by Chambers

Dictionary of the Unexplained by Chambers

Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained is a fascinating and illuminating book, and an essential reference for anyone with a serious interest in unexplained phenomena. Written in consultation with leading figures in the relevant areas of study, it contains carefully researched, in-depth and balanced entries on topics ranging from alien abductions to the zodiac.

a brilliant compendium of bizarre occurrences - Richard Morrison, The Times

sceptical, witty, intelligent and ravenous for mystery - Gary Dexter, The Daily Telegraph

It is a catalogue of the inexplicable, an A-Z of mystery.. It is a pleasure to immerse oneself in a book which, on almost every page, throws up something of peculiar interest. - Jon Barnes, Times Literary Supplement

The compilers of the dictionary have adopted a gentle, judicious, sometimes jaunty tone... The entries... represent the full range of positions from the hostile sceptic to the credulous believer. They have tried to operate without bias, avoid empty speculation and run to earth misconceptions, and they have cross-referenced liberally and cleverly. - Hilary Mantel, London Review of Books

an ideal gift for anyone interested in crop circles, Scientology or even the Black Dog of Bungay. - Mark Sanderson, The Daily Telegraph

A great one-stop shop for Forteans... [the editors] should be congratulated for attempting to create a one-volume reference work that casts its net across such vast, stormy seas of the improbable and imponderable and spreads out the variegated catch in an ordered manner. The 1,250 entries ... are admirably balanced and succinct. - David Sutton, Fortean Times

Absolutely everyone who has an interest in the paranormal should have a copy of this fascinating and enlightening

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.

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ISBN 13	9780550102157
ISBN 10	0550102159
Titre	Dictionary of the Unexplained
Auteur	Chambers
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Hardback
Éditeur	John Murray Press
Année de publication	2007-10-26
Nombre de pages	864
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