Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Editors of Chambers
Publisher: John Murray Press
Imprint: Chambers
Dimensions:
Width: 395.10cm
, Height: 621.00cm
, Length: 174.80cm
Weight: 2.320kg
ISBN: 9780550102737
ISBN 10: 0550102736
Pages: 1200
Publication Date: 21 November 2007
Audience:
General/trade
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Young adult
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Children/juvenile
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General
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
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 20070601
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
Author Information
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.
