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& (Scot ) n a Highlander’s cap of thick-milledwoollen cloth, generally rising to a point in front, with ribbonshanging down behind. [Glengarry in the Highlands, Scotland]
¯& (anat ) adj socket-shaped; slightly cupped. En acup-shaped cavity. [Gr glenoeides, from glene a socket]’ && adj.
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n a thing given; a quality bestowed by nature, a talent; the actof giving; something easily obtained, understood, etc (sl ); a bribe(obs). Evt to endow, esp with any power or faculty; to present, giveas a gift (esp Scot ). [See ]’ && adj highly endowed by nature with talents, abilities, etc;(esp) of a child, exceptionally clever. && adv. && n.
n a UK government scheme allowing charities to reclaimthe tax paid on donations. && n a book suitable or intended forpresentation. n a horse given as a present (see also below).
&& n a shop selling articles suitable for presents. orn a printed card that can be used in payment or exchange
for buying certain products to the value of the amount shown.&& vt to wrap (a present) in coloured paper, with ribbons, etc.
’ within one’s power to bestow.to criticize, delay or niggle over a gift or lucky opportunity
(orig to look at a gift horse’s teeth to tell its age).
n a light, two-wheeled carriage; a long, light boat; a machinefor raising the nap on cloth (in full, ); a whipping-top (obs); aflighty girl (obs); sport, fun (dialect ). [ME gigge a whirling thing (cf
); origin obscure]’ && vt and vi (old US ) to convey or move rapidly.
&& n pl the lamps fixed on either side of a gig (carriage);spectacles (old sl ). && n a man who drives or keeps a gig; anarrow middle-class philistine (Carlyle). && n.
(sl ) n an engagement, esp of a band or pop group for oneperformance only; such a performance. E vi ( && ; ) toplay a gig. [Ety unknown]
¯ or (Ital ) ¯& (music) n a lively dance form usu in6–8 or 12–8 time, often used to complete 18c dance suites. [Fr; cf ]
¯& (in full ) n either of the two Helodermaspecies, the only venomous lizards known. [After the Gila River inSW USA]
& n the CGS unit of magnetomotive force. [WilliamGilbert (1540–1603), English physician and physicist]
& adj whimsically or paradoxically humorous.[Sir WS Gilbert (1836–1911), English librettist, playwright, poet, etc]
& ¯ or (hist ) n a member of the order of canonsand nuns founded (c.1148) by St Gilbert of Sempringham (also adj).
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back number k n 1 a copy or issue of a newspaper ormagazine that is earlier than the current one. 2 colloq aperson or thing that is out of date or no longer useful.
backpack k n, NAm, esp US a rucksack. k v, intr to travel orgo hiking with a pack on one’s back. [Early 20c]W backpacker n. W backpacking n.
back passage k n, colloq the RECTUM.back-pedal k v, intr 1 to turn the pedals on a bicyclebackwards. 2 to withdraw rapidly or suddenly from one’sprevious opinion or course of action.
back projection k n 1 the technique of projecting animage from film, transparency or video onto a translucentscreen, to be viewed from the opposite side. 2 cinematogthis technique used to project a static or moving scene ontoa screen which forms a background to action taking place infront of the screen, both then being filmed together to createa single image.
back room k n a place where secret work or activity takesplace. kadj (usu backroom) applied to important work donesecretly behind the scenes, or to someone who does suchwork N backroom boys.
backscratcher k n a long-handled implement with whichto scratch one’s back.
backscratching k n, colloq doing favours for people inreturn for other favours.
back seat k n an inferior or unimportant position N take aback seat.
back-seat driver k n, derog a person of no off icialstanding who offers advice to people in authority.
back shift k n 1 a group of workers whose working periodcomes between the day shift and the night shift. 2 thisperiod.
backside k n, colloq the buttocks. [16c in this sense; 15c inthe general sense ‘back’or ‘rear’]
back slang k n a type of language in which words are speltbackwards and pronounced according to the new spelling, asin neetrith (thirteen) and yob (boy). [19c]
backslapping kadj vigorously and demonstrativelycheery.
backslide k v, intr to relapse into former bad behaviour,habits, etc. [16c]W backslider n. W backsliding n.
backspace k v, intr tomove the carriage of a typewriter, or acomputer cursor, back one or more spaces. k n (sometimesbackspacer or backspace key) the key on a typewriter orcomputer keyboard used for backspacing.W backspacing n.
backspin k n, sport the spinning of a ball in the oppositedirection to the way it is travelling, which reduces the speedof the ball when it hits a surface. See also SIDESPIN at SIDE,TOPSPIN.
backstabbing k n behaving treacherously towardssomeone with whom one pretends to be friendly.W backstabber n.
backstage kadv behind a theatre stage. kadj not seen bythe public.
backstitch needlecraft k n a stitch inwhich the needle entersin themiddle of, and comes out in front of, the previous stitch.k v, tr & intr to sew (a seam, etc) using this stitch.
backstop k n 1 a wall or screen which acts as a barrier invarious sports. 2 someone or something that provides extrasupport or protection.
back story k n the events supposed to have happenedbefore the incidents portrayed in a film, novel, etc.
backstreet k n a street away from a town’s main streets.kadj secret or illicit ; going on or carried out in, or as if in, abackstreet N a backstreet abortion.
backstroke k n a swimming stroke performed on the back,with the arms raised alternately in a backward circularmotion, and the legs kicked in a paddling action. [17c,meaning ‘a return stroke or blow’]
backswing k n, sport the f irst stage in the swing of a club orracket, etc, when it is swung back and away from the ball.
backtrack k v, intr 1 to return theway one came. 2 to reverseone’s previous opinion or course of action. [20c: originally US]
backup k n1 support; assistance. 2 comput a a procedure forbacking up data for security purposes;b a copy made by thisprocedure. See also BACK SOMETHINGUPat BACK. 3 sport, espUS a reserve player.
backward /jbakw4d/ k adj 1 directed behind or towardsthe back. 2 less advanced than normal in mental, physicalor intellectual development. 3 reluctant or shy. k advbackwards. [13c: originally a variant of abackward]W backwardness n.
backwards or sometimes backward kadv 1 towards theback or rear. 2 with one’s back facing the direction ofmovement N walk backwards out of the room. 3 in reverseorder N counting backwards. 4 in or into a worse state N felther career going backwards. [16c: from BACKWARD]1 backwards and forwards f irst in one direction, andthen in the opposite direction. bend or fall or lean overbackwards colloq to try extremely hard to please oraccommodate someone. know something backwardscolloq to know it thoroughly.
backwards-compatible kadj, comput a said of anoperating system: able to run software designed for earlierversions of itself ; b said of hardware: able to run softwaredesigned for older machines.
backwash k n1waves washed backwards by themovementof a ship or oars, etc through the water. 2 a repercussion.
backwater k n 1 a pool of stagnant water connected to ariver. 2 derog an isolated place, not affected by what ishappening elsewhere.
backwoods k pl n 1 remote uncleared forest. 2 a remoteregion. [18c]
backwoodsman k n 1 a person who lives in thebackwoods. 2 an unsophisticated person.
backyard k n 1 Brit a yard at the back of a house. 2 N Am agarden at the rear of a house.
baclava see BAKLAVAbacon /jbe>k4n/ k n meat from the back and sides of a pig,usually salted or smoked. [14c: French]1 bring home the bacon colloq 1 to provide materialsupport ; to earn the money. 2 to accomplish a tasksuccessfully. save someone’s bacon colloq to rescuethem from a diff icult situation.
bacteraemia or bacteremia /bakt4jriim>4/ k n, medthe presence of bacteria in the blood. [19c]
bacteria /bakjt>4r>4/ k pl n (rare sing bacterium /-r>4m/)biol an extremely diverse group of microscopic and usuallysingle-celled organisms that occur in soil, water and air,including many parasitic species that cause numerousinfectious diseases. See also PROKARYOTE. [19c: fromGreek bakterion little stick]W bacterial adj.
bacterium, bacillusAlthough both are commonly used to refer to microscopicorganisms that cause disease, bacillus is, strictlyspeaking, correctly used only when referring to membersof a particular group of bacteria, many of which areharmless.
bacteriology /bakt>4r>j$l4dd>/ k n the scientif ic study ofbacteria and their effects. [19c]W bacteriological adj. W bacteriologist n a scientist whospecializes in bacteriology.
bacteriophage /bakjt>4r>oJfe>dd/ k n any of numerousviruses that infect bacteria. Often shortened to phage.[1920s: from Greek phagein to eat]
Bactrian camel /jbaktr>4n/ k n a camel with two humps,native to central Asia, widely used for transport. CompareDROMEDARY. [17c: from Bactria, an ancient countryforming part of modern Afghanistan]
bad kadj (worse, worst; slang badder, baddest) 1 notgood. 2 wicked; immoral. 3 naughty. 4 (bad atsomething) not skilled or clever (at some activity). 5 (bad
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Common sounds in foreign words: (French) #˜ grand; 2˜vin; bon; �‹ un; I peu; � coeur; y sur ; ; huit ; R rue‹’
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Chambers Giant Dictionary75,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 48,000 words and phrasesChambers Giant Dictionary is excellent value: more comprehensive and helpful than any comparable dictionary, with an exceptionally clear design. Verb tenses are given in their full forms to ensure correct spelling, while 200 panels give practical help with the trickier aspects of English usage (eg when do you use ‘between’ and when ‘among’?).
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Chambers Paperback Dictionary37,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 26,000 words and phrasesChambers Paperback Dictionary is a portable, up-to-date volume offering great value for money. Thousands of clear definitions and numerous notes to help with tricky points of language make it an ideal reference tool for all ages.
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Chambers Murray Latin-English Dictionary“This is hands down the best (and most useful) Latin dictionary on the market”, Dr. Robert Zaslavsky, author and retired Latin teacher
The Chambers Murray Latin-English Dictionary is widely regarded as the best dictionary of its kind.
£16.99
ISBN: 978 0550 19003 1 Paperback 832pp 198 x 129mm
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Junior DictionaryChambers Junior Dictionary is the perfect first dictionary for children aged 5 and above. Specially compiled with advice from teachers, with its clear design, gorgeous, colourful illustrations and simple definitions, it is perfect for young dictionary users.
Compiled with advice from teachers
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£12.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10477 9 Hardback 280pp 246x189mm
Chambers Primary DictionarySpecially compiled with the advice of teachers, Chambers Primary Dictionary gives all the information pupils from ages 8-11 need, as well as some more challenging material for older or more able pupils. With over 15,000 words and phrases fully defined, it also provides help with word classes, prefixes and suffixes, spelling and register. Simply worded definitions and an attractive colour layout make it easy and enjoyable for children to use.
£8.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10319 2 Hardback 640pp 210 x 148 mm
Chambers Primary ThesaurusChambers Primary Thesaurus lists over 50,000 alternative and opposite words and phrases to help pupils develop their vocabulary and choose the most effective word for the occasion. Special boxes answer questions like ‘What kinds of animals are there?’ and panels offer synonyms for the most common words, giving children the tools to express their ideas more creatively. Like its companion volume Chambers Primary Dictionary, this book has been specially compiled with the advice of teachers.
£8.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10320 8 Hardback 400pp 210 x 148mm
Age 5–11The Chambers Primary range, compiled with advice from teachers, takes
into consideration English, Welsh, Northern Irish and Scottish curricular
requirements. These durable hardbacks are attractive and easy to use.
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Chambers Primary Rhyming DictionaryOver 50 short verses, specially written by poet Benjamin Zephaniah, to inspire budding rhymologistsChambers Primary Rhyming Dictionary provides all the resources children need to create their own rhymes and poems, with groups of rhyming words clearly presented in an attractive colour layout. An easy-to-use index makes it easy for even the youngest user to the find the rhyme he or she wants.
£7.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10089 4 Hardback 240pp 210 x 145mm
Chambers Harrap’s Primary French DictionaryChambers Harrap’s Primary Spanish DictionaryChambers Harrap’s Primary French Dictionary and Primary Spanish Dictionary each contain 250 dialogues, 300 games and activities and, on the CD-ROM, six songs that together make up a complete learning package addressing the different learning abilities of children. Authentic language is shown in a context that makes it come alive.
£9.99
Hardback 128pp 240 x 170mm
Primary French Dictionary:
ISBN: 978 0550 10291 1
Primary Spanish Dictionary:
ISBN: 978 0550 10292 8
Also available:
Chambers Harrap’s Primary French
Teachers’ Resource Pack, £15.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10301 7 Spiral-bound paperback 32pp 297 x 210mm
Chambers Harrap’s Primary Spanish
Teachers’ Resource Pack, £15.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10302 4 Spiral-bound paperback 32pp 297 x 210mm
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Chambers School DictionaryOver 70,000 words, phrases and definitions including curriculum vocabulary and the latest words and meanings to enter the languageNow with entry words in colour, this new edition of the bestselling Chambers School Dictionaryencourages students to develop their dictionary skills and offers extra help with spelling and grammar. As well as contemporary vocabulary, it includes hundreds of terms from key subjects such as ICT, science and mathematics, giving an unrivalled breadth of coverage.
Language Workshop pages explain how language and grammar works and how best to use English. Packed full of content and with its clear design, this is the most practical and comprehensive English school dictionary available.
MARCH
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10451 9 Paperback 832pp 150x105mm
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10534 9 Hardback 832pp 198x129mm
Chambers School ThesaurusNow with entry words in colour, and key synonyms highlighted, Chambers School Thesaurus has been fully revised to include up-to-date alternative and opposite words, all in a clear and easy-to-use A to Z format.
Examples are given to show context for every sense so that pupils can choose an alternative with confidence. Word Workshop pages give guidance on overused words such as ‘nice’ and ‘bad’ to help students express themselves more effectively. Packed full of content, Chambers School Thesaurusis the most comprehensive and practical school thesaurus available.
Word Workshop
MARCH
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10452 6 Paperback 784pp 150x105mm
Age 11–14Designed for Key Stages 2 and 3, the Chambers School range meets all requirements
of the English and Welsh National Curriculum, the Northern Ireland Curriculum
and Scottish National Guidelines. These books are great value for money and are
essential for everyday use in the classroom and at home.
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Chambers Mini School Dictionary“An extraordinary compendium of knowledge in a format that will sit easily alongside the packed lunch”, Geoff Barnton, teacher, provider of teaching materials and TES reviewer
Packed with essential vocabulary and usage notes, this lightweight yet durable pocket-sized dictionary will help students develop their language skills. Paying close attention to terms from key curriculum subjects, it is ideal for classroom or homework use.
£3.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10147 1 PVC 768pp 120 x 79mm
Chambers Mini School ThesaurusOffering 100,000 synonyms, opposite words (antonyms) and related terms, Chambers Mini School Thesaurus will help students write more creatively. Featuring over 80 practical lists such as ‘different types of building’ and ‘terms used in mathematics’, it also includes a useful supplement on word use.
£3.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10162 4 PVC 640pp 120 x 79mm
Chambers Spell It Yourself!Since it was first published in 1962, Spell It Yourself has been a consistent bestseller. It lists over 7,500 common words along with their derived forms and compounds, eg ‘running’, ‘runner’, ‘runway’. This not only helps children find spellings easily, but also raises awareness of word families and how to build words from their root forms. Homophones (words that sound the same but are spelled differently) are indicated, while additional sections give the spellings of first names, countries, contractions (eg ‘mustn’t’), and numbers.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10346 8 Paperback 144pp 210 x 148mm
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Chambers Language Builderby Gill Francis
“Right in tune with National Curriculum requirements”, Professor Ronald Carter, consultant and developer, QCA
“A modern update on the school grammar text which will prove a valuable addition to anyone studying Key Stage 3 and 4”, Publishing News
Compiled with the expert input of teachers of English, Chambers Language Builder is an accessible guide to the grammar young people need. With an attractive colour design and clear, unstuffy style, it features manageable explanations backed up by activities, examples and fun illustrations all aimed at reinforcing learning points.
Chambers Language Builder is an essential handbook for secondary school students, helping develop critical awareness of texts as well as encouraging accurate and creative writing.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10340 6 Paperback 224pp 210 x 148mm
Chambers School Science Dictionary“Copies should be available in every science department and in the library”, Sandra Baggley, School Science Review
Chambers School Science Dictionary is designed for Key Stages 3 and 4 and meets all English and Welsh National Curriculum requirements and Scottish National Guidelines. It covers a wide range of fields including:
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10070 2 Hardback 400pp 210 x 148mm
Chambers French School DictionaryPacked with example sentences and guidance notes to make learning easy, Chambers French School Dictionary has been specially designed and compiled for British pupils aged 11 to 16. With extra language help and dozens of fascinating notes about various aspects of French life and culture, Chambers French School Dictionary also features a handy supplement containing essential information on verbs and grammar. The smart colour design takes users straight to what they’re looking for.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10528 8 Paperback 672pp 198X129mm
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Chambers Students’ DictionaryCompiled with the advice and editorial input of teachers, Chambers Students’ Dictionary is designed to meet the language needs of students today. It features comprehensive and advanced coverage of vocabulary from various subjects at GCSE and Scottish Standard Grade level, with definitions that are clear without oversimplifying. Additional notes explore the origins of hundreds of words, and a helpful supplement focuses on writing in academic and other contexts, encouraging students to convey their knowledge skilfully and effectively.
£8.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10212 6 Paperback 720pp 216 x 135mm
Chambers Students’ ThesaurusChambers Students’ Thesaurus offers an extensive and up-to-date selection of synonyms, opposite words (antonyms) and related words to encourage a rich use of vocabulary. Over 100 entries feature special panels examining the context and tone of the synonyms, helping students to make even more informed word choices. A practical supplement focuses on creative writing, demonstrating imaginative vocabulary and literary techniques to help students bring their writing to life.
£8.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10213 3 Paperback 560pp 216 x 135mm
Age 14+Specially compiled for students aged 14 and older, the Chambers Students’
range takes into consideration the requirements of the English and Welsh
National Curriculum, the Northern Ireland Curriculum and Scottish National
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Chambers Adult Learners’ DictionaryChambers Adult Learners’ Dictionary is a clear, easy-to-use dictionary that neither intimidates nor patronizes adults who are learning literacy skills. It provides comprehensive coverage of words essential for adult jobs, relationships and lifestyles, with an exceptionally clear layout that makes information easy to locate and read. This dictionary has been designed and compiled with the advice of basic-skills tutors to meet the particular needs of adult learners and their teachers.
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10182 2 Paperback 672pp 210 x 148mm
Chambers Adult Learners’ ThesaurusChambers Adult Learners’ Thesaurus has been specially compiled to help adults develop their literacy skills. Words are clearly marked to show relative formality and examples show all the alternative words in typical contexts, so every word can be used correctly and with confidence. Particular emphasis is given to words that can be employed to influence or persuade, or to create a particular mood, encouraging awareness of the power of words.
£8.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10186 0 Paperback 416pp 210 x 148mm
Chambers Adult Learners’ Writing Guideby Ruth Thornton
“Well laid out, clear, simple, practical”, The Language People
Chambers Adult Learners’ Writing Guide is aimed at adults who lack confidence in their writing skills. The text is laid out in colour, with examples and exercises to reinforce the ideas. A simple, practical approach provides users with an understanding of the basic concepts and requirements of any writing task. The book also demonstrates how to negotiate real-world situations such as filling in forms or making an official complaint.
The exceptional usefulness and clarity of the Adult Learners’ Writing Guide has been recognized with a highly commended prize in the English-Speaking Union’s English Language Awards 2006.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10187 7 Paperback 256pp 210 x 148mm
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Chambers Adult Learners’ Guide to Spellingby Anne Betteridge
“Offers practical help, utilising simple instructions”, Publishing News
Chambers Adult Learners’ Guide to Spelling is a book for adults who lack confidence in spelling. It focuses on learning practical strategies that users can apply to any challenging word and learn it for life. The instructions are simple and clearly worded and the colour text is laid out in colour, with examples, activities and illustrations to reinforce the skills being learned.
is an adult literacy and dyslexia specialist. The book’s practical and reassuring approach reflects her wealth of experience in working with adult learners.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10355 0 Paperback
160pp 210 x 148 mm
Chambers Adult Learners’ Guide to Numeracyby Geoff Mainwaring
“A respectful, sensible book dealing with everyday Maths... excellent”, The Language People
Chambers Adult Learners’ Guide to Numeracy is aimed at adults who lack confidence in their numeracy skills. It provides users with an understanding of the key concepts and methods, then applies them in real-world situations such as calculating distances or working out interest payments. The text is laid out in colour, with examples, diagrams, and exercises to reinforce the ideas. The book is based around the ‘Skills for Life’ numeracy curriculum created by the Department for Education and Skills and its author is a highly experienced teacher and lecturer in numeracy.
£7.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10321 5 Paperback 272pp 210 x 148mm
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Chambers dynamic new range of dictionaries for learners builds on the knowledge
and experience of its years as a dictionary publisher of repute. Working with
experienced ELT professionals and a dedicated team of ELT-specialist lexicographers,
we have developed a range of dictionaries that are specially compiled to help learners
understand English.
Chambers Dictionaries for Learners of English
Chambers and CHIC
Using CHIC, Chambers International Corpus – a database of living, current language which contains almost a billion words from modern, 21st-century World English – Chambers lexicographers are able to analyse how language is used and compile up-to-date dictionary entries that show a true picture of English.
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international corpus
CD-Rom included with every dictionary:
Search: entry words, inflections, derivatives
Pop-up window to find a definition when working in other applications
Real-life spoken audio pronunciations with a record and play-back function
Exercises to check progress
My words page that allows users to add entries of interest as well as their own words
Key Features of Chambers Dictionaries for Learners of English
Key words highlighted
Based on corpus research, the most common and useful words to learn and use in English are highlighted.
Collocations shown
Collocations, or word partners, are one of the most important aspects of English. These word partners show which words are commonly used together. They show learners how to use language in a clear and natural way.
Controlled vocabulary
Chambers dictionaries for learners use a controlled vocabulary – a restricted list of non-technical words used in definitions, ensuring that each entry is clear and accessible.
Uncomplicated grammar codes
Chambers dictionaries for learners use simple, clear grammar codes that the learner will understand. All the most important and common words have examples which show clearly how to use them correctly.
Usage notes
Each dictionary contains hundreds of notes to help users avoid common mistakes. These notes have been compiled using the results of analysis of real learners’ errors.
CLIL vocabulary
Chambers dictionaries for learners include vocabulary from CLIL subjects, from history to ICT. CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) is an international educational practice that involves teaching school and college subjects through the medium of a language other than the native language of the students.
Examples
Every sense has an example, taken from corpus.
flamboyant /flæmˈbɔɪənt/ ADJECTIVE1 very confident and behaving in a way thatattracts attention % a flamboyant actor2 bright and colourful % flamboyant clothes
flame /fleɪm/ c NOUN [plural flames]1 the hot orange gas you see in a fire %%Flames leapt from the roof. % Firefighters triedto put out the flames.2 in flames burning % The building was inflames.
flamboyant
flammable /ˈflæməbəl/ ADJECTIVE somethingthat is flammable burns easily %% The gas ishighly flammable.
J Inflammable means the same as flam-mable.
3 to appear for a short time and then disappear% Some important news suddenly flashed upon the screen.4 to move very quickly % + by The cars flashedby. %% A bullet flashed past his head.5 to show something to someone quickly% Mary flashed her card to the man on thedoor.
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1 happening very suddenly %% a flash flood2 expensive and designed to make peoplenotice you. An informal word. % Rick drivesaround in a really flash car.
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Students Learners’ DictionaryChambers Student Learners’ Dictionary has been specially compiled for intermediate students of English. Complete with curriculum vocabulary for all school subjects, including science, mathematics and IT, it is ideal for students studying in English and for CLIL.
Meanings are explained in clear, easy-to-understand language using a listed defining vocabulary, examples are given from real English, key collocations are shown for thousands of entries and common errors are highlighted, giving the student more confidence to learn.
With supporting study pages and practical guidance on using language, Chambers Student Learners’ Dictionary is the perfect reference for students who want to develop their English skills fully.
June£14.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10424 3 Paperback 800pp 198x129mm
Essential Learners’ DictionaryChambers Essential Learners’ Dictionary has been specially compiled for elementary students of English.
Focussing on the essential vocabulary for learners of English, meanings are explained in clear, easy-to-understand language using a restricted defining vocabulary, examples are given from real English, key collocations are shown for thousands of entries and common learner errors are highlighted, giving the student more confidence to learn. Illustrations give visual help with describing key terms
With supporting study pages and practical guidance on using language, Chambers Essential Learner’s Dictionary is the perfect dictionary for students who want to start developing their English.
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£10.99
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French DictionaryFrance’s favourite bilingual French and English dictionary for nearly seven decades is now published by Chambers in the UK, bringing together decades of editorial expertise and the most cutting-edge editorial tools to source and compile the most comprehensive and up-to-date single-volume description of English and French today.
With vast and in-depth coverage, from the most recent neologisms to the language of literature, colloquial language and slang, technical terms from a wide array of fields and regional variants of French and English, Chambers French Dictionary is an essential resource for every language professional and all those learning or using French at an advanced level.
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French School DictionaryFor futher information on this title see page 16.
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French Students’ DictionaryWith wide coverage ranging from specialized and formal language to idiomatic expressions and slang, Chambers French Students’ Dictionary is an ideal reference tool for intermediate learners of all ages. Hundreds of informative boxed notes on aspects of culture give a fascinating glimpse into life in French-speaking countries, whilst the colour supplement, comprising French and English communication guides, is packed with sample letters, CVs and emails to help you communicate effectively both socially and in the workplace.
MARCH
£11.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10529 5 Paperback 1248pp 216x138mm
French Pocket DictionaryChambers French Pocket Dictionary packs a wealth of current vocabulary into a handy format, making it the ideal portable reference tool for all those situations when more than a mini is required. With excellent coverage of language, together with helpful extra features, this is the perfect dictionary for all learners of French from beginner to intermediate level who need to be able to communicate in everyday situations.
MARCH
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ISBN: 978 0550 10527 1 Paperback 768pp 178x111mm
French Mini DictionaryThe biggest little mini available, Chambers French Mini Dictionary is compact, reliable and up-to-date, and contains all the essential vocabulary of modern French with helpful extras. Designed for everyday use, its small format makes it an indispensable aid for learners, holidaymakers and business travellers.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10526 4 Integra 736pp 136x93
Little French DictionaryThis pocket-sized dictionary covers all the vocabulary needed for everyday situations, while the clear layout makes for quick and easy consultation. Its ultra-portable format makes it the ideal quick-reference tool for travellers as well as learners at beginner level.
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Spanish DictionaryThis top-of-the-range two-colour dictionary provides vast and in-depth coverage of Spanish and English, from the most recent neologisms to the language of literature, colloquial language and slang, and technical terms from a wide array of fields.
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With thousands of example sentences to show how language works in context, and extra cultural information on both languages, Chambers Spanish Dictionary is an essential resource for every language professional and all those learning or using Spanish at an advanced level.
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Spanish Pocket DictionaryChambers Spanish Pocket Dictionary packs a wealth of current vocabulary into a handy format, making it the ideal portable reference tool for all those situations when more than a mini is required. With excellent coverage of language, together with helpful extra features, this is the perfect dictionary for all learners of Spanish from beginner to intermediate level who need to be able to communicate in everyday situations.
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pinterponer [50] ‚ vt 1. [entre dos cosas] toput O place [between two things], to interpose;interpusieron un biombo entre nuestramesa y la suya they put a screen betweenour table and theirs 2. DER to lodge, to make;interpuso un recurso contra la orden dearresto he lodged O made an appealagainst the arrest warrant, he appealedagainst the arrest warrant˙ interponerse vpr interponerse entre[estar] to be placed O situated between;[ponerse] to come O get between; seinterponıa una barrera entre ellos therewas a barrier between them; interponerseentre dos contendientes to intervenebetween two opponents; la enfermedadse interpuso en su carrera the illnessinterrupted her career; no piensa dejarque nadie se interponga en su caminoshe’s not going to let anyone get in her way
a wealth of examples to show
real translations in context
grape [gre>p]n uva f ~ harvest vendimiaf; ~ juice mosto m, Esp zumo m OR Am jugo mde uva; ~ picker vendimiador(ora) m,f; ~sugar azucar f de uva, dextrosa f
grapefruit [jgre>pfruit] n pomelo m, Amtoronja f ~ juice Esp zumo m OR Amjugo m de pomelo
grapeshot [jgre>pS$t] n metralla f
grapevine [jgre>pva>n] n 1. [plant] [on ground]vid f; [climbing] parra f 2. Fam I heard onthe ~ that... me ha dicho un pajarito que...
graph [gr#if]‚ n grafico m, grafica f ~paper papel m milimetrado‚ vt hacer un grafico OR una grafica de
COMP
COMP
IDIOM
COMP
IDIOMS and COMPOUNDS clearly labelled, to distinguish them from standard examples
p ggy
arriscar [60]‚ vt Andes, CAm, Mex [remangar] toroll up‚ vi Col [osar] to dare; a que usted noarrisca con un bulto de cemento I bet youcan’t lift a bag of cement˙ arriscarse vpr 1. Andes, CAm, Mex[remangarse] to roll up; arriscarse lospantalones to roll up one’s Br trouser O USpant legs 2. Peru, Salv [engalanarse] to dress up
in-depth treatment of Latin American Spanish
Taladro eléctrico portátil Portable electric drill
selector de percusión drill speed selector
engranajegears
motor eléctrico electric motor
selector de velocidad del motor
motor speed selectorinterruptor
on-off switch
arandela de selección selection ring
mandrilchuck
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Pardon My French!This pocket-sized dictionary presents a true snapshot of colloquial and vulgar French and English as they are spoken today, with over 14,000 words and phrases ranging from the mildly familiar to the downright offensive. More than just a dictionary of rude words, the wealth of linguistic and cultural information alongside the rich and colourful language make this book a pleasure to browse.
APRIL
£7.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10536 3 Paperback 416pp 178x111mm
Pardon My Spanish!This pocket-sized dictionary presents over 5,000 words and phrases of English and Spanish slang ranging from the mildly familiar to the downright offensive. More than just a dictionary of rude words, the wealth of linguistic and cultural information alongside the rich and colourful language make this book a pleasure to browse.
APRIL
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10537 0 Paperback 176pp 178x111mm
Pardon My German!This pocket-sized dictionary presents several thousand words and phrases of English and German slang ranging from the mildly familiar to the downright offensive. More than just a dictionary of rude words, the wealth of linguistic and cultural information alongside the rich and colourful language make this book a pleasure to browse.
APRIL
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10538 7 Paperback 192pp 178x111mm
Rude French and Rude SpanishChambers Rude French and Chambers Rude Spanish are alternative phrasebooks that show how the natives really talk in France and Spain, including their love of a good spoonerism and the body language that will get you understood without even opening your mouth. With themed chapters taking you on a light-hearted romp through the language, together with sections on jokes, body language and much more, these books will either help you get by or help you get beaten up, just like a native.
Rude French
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£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10548 6 Paperback 144pp 178x111mm
Rude Spanish
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ISBN: 978 0550 10549 3 Paperback 128pp 178x111mm
Warning: these books contain some very rude words and are not for the easily shocked!!
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French VocabularyMARCH
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ISBN: 978 0550 10513 4 Paperback 352pp 145x102mm
These pocket-sized guides are ideal for revision and everyday use. With more than 7,500 vocabulary items arranged by theme, plus extra information on tricky grammar points and common errors, they are particularly useful for essay writing and other homework exercises. The handy format makes them perfect for quick reference, with a useful index to take you straight to the section you need.
With the quality and accuracy that the Chambers brand promises, these bijou books are invaluable aids to language learning at any level, from GSCE or Standard Grade through to university level.
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Italian VerbsMAY
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Portuguese VerbsMAY
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These ultra-portable guides contain all the information you need to learn and use verb conjugations. They include useful notes on how verbs work, followed by over 200 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in all the main tenses. An index of more than 2,400 common verbs refers you to the corresponding conjugation in the verb tables, whilst a second index contains 1,500 of the most common English verbs with their translations and corresponding conjugation numbers.
With the quality and accuracy that the Chambers brand promises, these bijou books are invaluable aids to language learning at any level, from GSCE or Standard Grade through to university level.
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German GrammarMAY
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Italian GrammarMAY
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Portuguese GrammarMAY
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These pocket-sized guides are ideal for revision and everyday use and will guide the user through all areas of grammar. All the essential rules of grammar are explained in clear, accessible language, with each grammar point illustrated by example sentences taken from everyday language and translated into English.
With the quality and accuracy that the Chambers brand promises, these bijou books are an invaluable aids to language learning at any level, from GSCE or Standard Grade through to university level.
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Chinese GrammarChambers Chinese Grammar is a compact, easy-to-use guide to all areas of Mandarin Chinese grammar. All the essential rules of grammar are explained in clear, accessible language, with each grammar point illustrated by example sentences taken from everyday language and translated into English.
Clear, simple guidelines are given on how to get to grips with the Chinese alphabet and writing system and a glossary of all the grammatical terms used makes all explanations easy to understand.
Simplified Chinese characters have been used throughout and every Chinese sentence is given both in script and in pinyin for greater clarity.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10516 5 Paperback 176pp 145x102mm
Chinese VocabularyThis pocket-sized guide is ideal for revision and everyday use, and is particularly useful for essay writing and other homework exercises. The handy format makes it perfect for quick reference, with a useful index to take you straight to the section you need. Simplified Chinese characters are used throughout, and these are accompanied by their pinyin transcriptions for extra clarity and user-friendliness.
MAY
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ISBN: 978 0550 10517 2 Paperback 304pp 145x102mm
Arabic GrammarChambers Arabic Grammar is a compact, easy-to-use guide to all areas of Arabic grammar. All the essential rules of grammar are explained in clear, accessible language, with each grammar point illustrated by example sentences taken from everyday language and translated into English.
Clear, simple guidelines are given on how to get to grips with the Arabic alphabet and writing system and a glossary of all the grammatical terms used makes all explanations easy to understand.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10518 9 Paperback 144pp 145x102mm
Arabic Vocabulary This pocket-sized guide is ideal for revision and everyday use, and is particularly useful for essay writing and other homework exercises. The handy format makes it perfect for quick reference, with a useful index to take you straight to the section you need. Modern Standard Arabic has been used throughout.
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French Dictionary Unabridged Edition – Two volumesHarrap’s flagship title is the culmination of several years’ work by a large team of experienced lexicographers and translators. The Unabridged is the most complete bilingual dictionary available and offers more information that any other general bilingual dictionary.
Supplements Both volumes of the Unabridged contain practical and encyclopedic supplements that provide even more detailed comparisons between the two languages and cultures (such as a communication guide, comparative tables on military ranks, information on administrative divisions and a bilingual chronology of historical events).
£40.00 per volume
Volume 1
ISBN: 978 0245 60745 5 Hardback 1584pp 290x190mm
Volume 2
ISBN: 978 0245 60746 2 Hardback 1440pp 290x190mm
French Dictionary Unabridged Pro CD-ROMThe full text of Harrap’s French Unabridged Dictionary and Harrap’s French Business Dictionary have been combined to make this CD-ROM the ideal tool for businesspeople, students and translators.
£50.00
ISBN: 978 0245 60713 4 CD-ROM
The Harrap range
Special price of £70 when you buy Volumes 1 and 2 together
ISBN: 978 0245 60765 3
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A Sound Approach to French GrammarThis book has been specially written to demystify French grammar for all A-level and university students of French. Written by two teaching professionals aware of the grammar points students find particularly difficult, it focuses on common pitfalls and will guide students through the technical terms associated with language learning.
The online version contains all the text of the book as well as recordings of every item of French. Buttons on the page enable the user to read the text page by page, look up a specific point or follow a trail which leads logically from point to point, covering all the essentials of French grammar.
£14.99
ISBN: 978 0245 60787 5 Paperback 288pp 240x150mm
French Slang DictionaryThe French Slang Dictionary has long been established as the most authoritative bilingual guide to French slang. In this fascinating volume, over 50,000 words and phrases cover the colloquial and idiomatic as well as the truly outrageous! Also featuring French and English slang thesaurus sections, this book makes essential and entertaining reading for all students of French.
£12.99
ISBN: 978 0245 60495 9 Paperback 720pp 198x129mm
Polish Paperback DictionaryA practical dictionary for learners from beginner to intermediate level
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0245 60795 0 Paperback 640pp 178x108mm
Warning: this book containssome very rude words and isnot for the easily shocked!!
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Arabic: ISBN 978 0550 10312 3
Brazilian Portuguese: ISBN 978 0550 10351 2
Chinese: ISBN 978 0550 10307 9
Croatian: ISBN 978 0550 10308 6
Czech: ISBN 978 0550 10280 5
French: ISBN 978 0550 10281 2
German: ISBN 978 0550 10282 9
Greek: ISBN 978 0550 10305 5
Hungarian: ISBN 978 0550 10353 6
Italian: ISBN 978 0550 10283 6
Japanese: ISBN 978 0550 10309 3
Korean: ISBN 978 0550 10352 9
Latin-American Spanish: ISBN 978 0550 10313 0
Polish: ISBN 978 0550 10315 4
Portuguese: ISBN 978 0550 10284 3
Russian: ISBN 978 0550 10310 9
Slovene: ISBN 978 0550 10354 3
Spanish: ISBN 978 0550 10285 0
Turkish: ISBN 978 0550 10306 2
Bulgarian (£4.99): ISBN 978 0550 10314 7
Chambers PhrasebooksThese stylish, pocket-sized books are split into two sections. The first consists of thematic chapters covering topics such as accommodation, problems and emergencies and food and drink, and featuring essential words and phrases with pronunciation help. Cultural and practical information and informal expressions are also included.
The second section is a bilingual dictionary containing around 4,000 words. In addition, each phrasebook includes a grammar chapter, notes on the country’s holidays and festivals and a list of useful addresses and phone numbers (tourist office, embassies etc). Built-in, fold-out colour maps of city centres make these books ideal for holidays or business trips.
£3.50
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Chambers Pocket Party PhrasebookThis lively phrasebook offers a lighthearted look at nightlife in ten European countries. Aimed at party animals who want to avoid the tourist traps and hang out with the locals, it takes you straight to the heart of the action, helping you to order drinks, find the coolest clubs and chat people up from Scandinavia to the Med. You’ll never be tongue-tied on holiday again!
£4.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10392 5 Paperback 176pp 145 x 102mm
Cairo Florence & Rome
Rio de Janeiro Tokyo
Sofia Seoul
Beijing Mexico City & Buenos Aires
Prague Warsaw
Dubrovnik Lisbon
Paris Moscow & St Petersburg
Berlin Ljubljana
Athens Barcelona & Madrid
Budapest Istanbul
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Chambers Rhyming DictionaryWith a preface by Benjamin Zephaniah
This new and enlarged edition of Chambers Rhyming Dictionary groups over 35,000 words and phrases by rhyming pattern, and includes an extensive alphabetical index to take you right to the word you want. Including place names, first names and famous people, and suitable for use in schools (rude words have been omitted), it will also appeal to poets, lyricists and songwriters.
Benjamin ZephaniahBirmingham-born Zephaniah is the author of a number of poetry collections for both adults and children, including Funky Chickens, Too Black, Too Strong and We are Britain. He has also written four novels – Teacher’s Dead, Face, Refugee Boy and Gangsta Rap.
£7.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10347 5 Paperback 432pp 198 x 129mm
Chambers Synonyms and AntonymsOver 175,000 synonyms and antonyms
“A simple and quick and effective little dictionary… one of those books that one needs to have at hand”, Reference Reviews
Drawing on resources from The Chambers Dictionary, Chambers Synonyms and Antonyms offers a wide range of alternative words and phrases, and gives antonyms (words with the opposite meaning) where appropriate. With its easy-to-use format and clear presentation, it is an essential tool for enriching and enlivening vocabulary.
The Chambers Dictionary
£7.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10088 7 Paperback 432pp 198 x 129mm
Chambers Good Writing Guide“For anyone with a love of words and reading, this book is a joy”, The Herald
Chambers Good Writing Guide shows not only how to write English correctly, but how to write it well. Covering the essentials of the English language and its intricacies and idiosyncrasies, it also provides practical guidelines for anyone writing an office memo, CV or dissertation, for example. With vocabulary lists to help users expand their word power and comprehensive coverage of spelling, grammar and punctuation, this book is ideal for work, college or leisure.
£7.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10087 0 Paperback 400pp 198 x 129mm
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Writing for the Webby Susannah Ross
Writing for the Web is a guide for anyone writing online copy, showing how to select the right words and arrange them effectively to create a site that is easy and enjoyable to navigate.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10324 6 Paperback 224pp 129 x 198mm
Business EnglishBusiness English covers business communications such as e-mails, reports and press releases to help users express themselves confidently and professionally.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10325 3 Paperback 208pp 150 x 105mm
Better SpellingBetter Spelling will boost any writer’s confidence. It includes key rules for spelling most words correctly, lists of troublesome spellings with helpful memory tips, plus notes on the history behind English spelling.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10338 3 Paperback 192pp 150 x 105mm
Job ApplicationsJob Applications guides jobseekers through every stage of the modern application process in order to land the perfect position. It is packed with advice on how best to present one’s skills and qualities, from creating a killer CV to impressing at interview.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10243 0 Paperback 176pp 150 x 105mm
Professional PresentationsProfessional Presentations is aimed at anyone called upon to give a talk of any kind. It addresses every aspect of public speaking, from tips on overcoming nerves to practical techniques such as using visual aids.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10242 3 Paperback 144pp 150 x 105mm
Chambers Desktop Guides are an essential pocket-sized reference for use
at work, college or home. All these handy guides feature a clear layout and
attractive colour presentation.
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Letter WritingLetter Writing is an all-purpose guide to correspondence, offering guidance on layout and tone as well as examples of specific letters such as job applications, condolences, complaints and invitations.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10141 9 Paperback 192pp 150 x 105mm
Report WritingReport Writing is for anyone who has to produce informative reports for work or study. With advice on researching, structuring and writing all kinds of reports in various contexts, it is packed with examples and tips to guarantee clear, coherent work.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10225 6 Paperback 192pp 150 x 105mm
Effective GrammarEffective Grammar is a clear, concise guide for anyone who has difficulty telling an adverb from an adjective. An invaluable desktop guide, it examines all aspects of English grammar and usage.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10140 2 Paperback 240pp 150 x 105mm
Perfect PunctuationCovering all the major punctuation marks in turn, this book helps writers express themselves accurately and effectively. The structure allows users to work through chapter by chapter or dip in to find a specific piece of information.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10139 6 Paperback 176pp 150 x 105mm
Common ErrorsAimed at anyone who wants to avoid the common pitfalls of the English language, this handy book contains guidance on spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well how to select words appropriate to the context.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10138 9 Paperback 224pp 150 x 105mm
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Chambers Slang Dictionaryby Jonathon Green
Chambers Slang Dictionary is a magisterial work, covering the full range of slang over five centuries, from all walks of life and from all corners of the English-speaking world.
This authoritative and comprehensive collection groups together under one headword all the meanings, related words and expressions for that word, making the dictionary easy to use and infinitely browsable.
Author Jonathon Green has spent decades trawling thousands of books, newspapers, scripts, song lyrics, websites and other original sources to build up a vast collection of slang. This book draws on his very latest research to paint a vivid picture of slang’s seedy underworld, from sex, drugs and rock’n’roll to playground slang, crime and punishment.
Jonathon Green is Britain’s leading lexicographer in the field of slang and jargon. His many other publications include the Slang Thesaurus, Slang Down the Ages and Cassell’s Rhyming Slang.
£30.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10439 7 Hardback 1520pp 268 x 178mm
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£14.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10563 9 Paperback 1520pp 268x178mm
SMUTSmut is a guide to the coarsest, the most lubricious, the downest and distinctly dirtiest of the wonderful counter-language that is slang. These singularly degenerate pages contain every word you would want to know, and plenty you don’t want to know, to describe the lewdest of subjects, including thousands of terms for genitalia and sex acts.
MAY
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10524 0 Paperback 288pp 156x111mm
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NEW MAY
“The most-acclaimed British lexicographer since Johnson has every right to blow off (‘late 18th century: to boast, to brag’. What did you think?) as he wraps up a new edition of this most mind-bendingly addictive guide to taboo talk”, Boyd Tonkin: The Independent
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Terms to Make you Squirm:200 Words You Shouldn’t UseEver heard a word that made you cringe? Terms to Make You Squirm – 200 Words You Shouldn’t Use focuses on the words and phrases that we over- and misuse, words that have become clichés and words that are easily confused.
Using contemporary examples, it shows us why certain words and phrases should be used sparingly – if at all – and by offering suitable replacements it can help us avoid using those terms that make us squirm.
allude and elude
If you allude to something, you refer to it indirectly or without mentioning it explicitly. If you elude someone, you escape from them in a clever or cunning way. If something you want eludes you, you cannot obtain it.
He was a fugitive long before the FBI put him on the most wanted list. How he managed to allude capture for so long is unclear at this point.
MAY
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ISBN: 978 0550 10475 5 Paperback 208pp 178x111mm
Weasel Words: 200 Words You Shouldn’t TrustFrom the deliberately confusing to the downright vague, we all come across language that either seems meaningless or that makes our heads spin.
Weasel Words is a demystification of those words and phrases used to bewilder, befuddle and confuse us, from the estate agent’s ‘bijou’ to the politician’s more sinister ‘waterboarding’.
Using contemporary examples, this book sets out those words we find confusing, explains what each word actually means and examines why these words are used the way they are.
cascade
The sibilant pleasures of cascade can be so seductive, it’s worth remembering that it’s also used as a technical term when attempting to create fuel for nuclear reactors.
The injection of gas into a second cascade of centrifuges marked Iran’s first known uranium enrichment since February 2006. The Times Of India
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Wyse Wordsby Pascal Wyse
Pascal Wyse’s Wyse Words have been a regular feature of the Guardian Weekend magazine since 2006. Wyse Words isn’t just wickedly funny; it encapsulates a spirit of the times, as well as a sense of utter bewilderment at the world.
Suckwit What you become if you attempt not to sound out of breath during a conversation with someone you fancy, having bumped into them at the gym. Combined with the inevitable holding-in of the stomach, the overall effect is so unpleasant, you would be more cool if you just stood there and wet.
Novada Brief, exciting state of mind during which it seems as if you understand the workings of the US presidential election. You rush to find a water cooler at which to practise sounding casual about New Hampshire, Super Tuesday and article 2 of the US constitution, but suddenly it’s gone. What is ‘federal’ again?
Chronanism Watching a movie you already have the DVD of, just because it is on the telly; Googling ex-lovers; contemplating a cheese diary; starting a charity bag; experimenting with screensavers... The special collection of vague activities that gets you from 11pm (when you were totally ready for bed) to 1.30am.
Guardian
AUGUST
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10474 8 Hardback 144pp 176x125mm
Chambers Gigglossary“A chucklesome browse”, Just Browsing, Otago Daily Times
The perfect gift for wordsmiths with a sense of humour, Chambers Gigglossary is a celebration of lexicography in its lighter moments.
With a selection of trademark humorous definitions from The Chambers Dictionary, brilliant one-liners from famous wits and a wealth of original material, this sparkling collection offers an alphabetful of amusing definitions. With entries from accountant (‘a person who will prove that two and two did make four but, after deducting professional fees, now only comes to three’) to zombie (‘a fearsome creature resurrected from death or a nap after Sunday lunch’) who said dictionaries were dull?.
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10414 4 Hardback 144pp 176 x 125mm
Address to Impress:200 Words You Should UseAddress to Impress features a selection of English words common enough to be generally understood, but difficult enough to be often misused or neglected. This useful book explains the precise meaning of each and the appropriate context in which to use it, helping users to express themselves more clearly and convincingly.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10398 7 Paperback 208pp 178 x 111mm
NEW AUGUST
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Foyle’s Philaveryby Christopher Foyle
“A treasure trove”, Susie Dent
The word ‘philavery’ was invented to describe this book – a collection of words chosen simply for their aesthetic appeal. They have been selected for their aptness, their obscurity, their sound, or their quirkiness. This original collection, the fruit of a lifetime of reading, has already delighted thousands of word lovers.
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10329 1 Hardback 240pp 198 x 129mm
Foyle’s Further Philaveryby Christopher Foyle
This book is a must-have for everyone who enjoyed the bestselling Foyle’s Philavery. Like its predecessor, it brings together a plethora of words which appeal on account of their unusual sounds and meanings, and hint at the rich history of the English language.
Foyle’s Philavery
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10436 6 Hardback 240pp 198 x 129mm
Pardon My English!by Michael Munro
Pardon My English! delves into the seedier side of the English language, revealing the slang terms used by different professions and social groups as well as slang from different countries, regions and historical periods. The wealth of language it covers ranges from quaint archaisms to industrial-strength expletives.
£8.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10286 7 Paperback 384pp 198 x 129mm
Bestseller
“packed with delights”, Mail on Sunday
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Our love of language, as well as our long history of excellence in reference publishing, means that Chambers is the ideal new home
for the much-loved Brewer’s range of reference books.
2009 will see the venerable Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable re-launched in a new, updated edition with an eye-catching
new design. Eclectic, witty and colourful, the Dictionary has long been a favourite of readers, writers and adventurous thinkers
everywhere, and its unique qualities are reflected in the rest of the Brewer’s range. Striking new covers, featuring collections of
curious objects inspired by the books’ wide-ranging and absorbing contents, bring a fresh, modern feel to titles including Brewer’s Modern Phrase and Fable, Brewer’s Irish Phrase and Fable and Brewer’s Famous Quotations.
This year also sees the publication of the brand-new Brewer’s Dictionary of London Phrase and Fable. Wide-ranging, erudite, funny
and fascinating, this new Brewer’s title shares the essential qualities that have won such devotion from generations of readers, and
continue to inspire authors such as Philip Pullman, Maeve Binchy and Sir Terry Pratchett.
“An idiosyncratic adventure, pulling you in and saying: ‘this is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it’s much more interesting’”Terry Pratchett, on Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
“Brewer’s headwords are so enticing and his definitions so eloquent that it’s impossible to stop at one. An addiction may develop” Carol Rumens, The Independent
NEW EDITION
SEPTEMBERBrewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, 18th edrevised by John Ayto
This revised and expanded edition includes hundreds of new entries on everything from blogs and designer babies to New York’s mysterious sewer-dwelling alligators. It also features a selection of fascinating ‘heritage entries’ that have been reproduced unchanged from early editions of Brewer’s: see enchanted castles, magic garters and poison detectors.
The sheer scope of Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, with its delightful mixture of scholarship
and eccentricity, makes it a must for every 21st-century bookshelf.
SEPTEMBER
£30.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10411 3 Hardback 1632pp 246x156mm
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Brewer’s Dictionary of London Phrase and Fableby Russ Wiley
From the Bloomsbury Group to the Camberwell Carrot, Emperor Claudius to Ken Livingstone and ‘Oranges and Lemons’ to apples and pears, Brewer’s Dictionary of London Phrase & Fable is a must for all Londoners, visitors and anyone who’s ever succumbed to the allure of the Big Smoke. In the spirit of the respected and much-loved original Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase & Fable, this new book brings together the people, places, language and lore of London, conveying the essence of Britain’s capital with wit, erudition and a wealth of fascinating detail. Whether you’re a Londoner through and through, a newly-arrived citizen, a frequent visitor or you prefer to experience this bustling and cacophonous city from the safety of your armchair, Brewer’s London Phrase & Fablebrings the heart and soul of London to your bookshelf.
OCTOBER
£25.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10445 8 Hardback 608pp 246 × 156mm
Brewer’s Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable, 2nd edby John Ayto and Ian Crofton
Focusing on the English of the 20th and 21st centuries, this impressive volume examines the linguistic and cultural significance of over 7,500 popular words and phrases from 1900 onwards. Its encyclopedic entries cover a diverse selection of catchphrases, buzzwords, characters from film, TV and literature, slogans, idioms and modern cultural references. From Harry Potter to Posh and Becks, Chelsea tractors to ‘cheap as chips’, Brewer’s Modern Phrase and Fable defines the world we live in.
£30.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10564 6 Hardback 864pp 231 × 172mm
“I can’t remember when I last learnt quite so many different things from one book” Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday
Brewer’s Dictionary of Irish Phrase and Fableby Sean McMahon and Jo O’Donoghue
Brewer’s Dictionary of Irish Phrase and Fable is dedicated to the rich cultural heritage of the Emerald Isle. Its 6,000 encyclopedic entries explore the island’s history, literature, language, folklore and mythology, making for an eclectic mix of people, places, historical events, facts and phrases. From the Great Famine to the Celtic Tiger, Pygmalion to Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, this treasury of Irishness past and present will delight natives, expats and curious visitors alike.
£25.00
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Willie Donaldson’s Rogues, Villains and Eccentricsby William Donaldson
The final book by the late, great Willie Donaldson is an impressive line-up of nefarious and idiosyncratic characters past and present. Its encyclopedic entries provide an eyebrow-raising guide to the extraordinary lives of roguish Britons from Emma Hamilton to Ozzy Osbourne, Margaret ‘Mother’ Clap to the Duke of Edinburgh. Their dirty deeds and eccentric exploits are recounted with glee by Donaldson, an irredeemable master of bad behaviour and one of the funniest writers of
his generation.
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Brewer’s Nettle Knickers and Exploding Toadsby Ian Crofton
This quirky and eclectic collection will open your eyes to a whole world of things you didn’t know you didn’t know – and have you peppering your conversation with such diverse trivia as political nicknames, unusual weapons, notable cat lovers and heroic animals. This attractive volume includes snippets of classic Brewer’s phrase and fable as well as stranger-than-fiction facts, amusinganecdotes, quotations and weird news items.
Paperback
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Brewer’s Famous Quotationsby Nigel Rees
This authoritative, entertaining and unique book is the only quotations dictionary to give you the stories behind the quotations, as well as providing full details of date and source. Essential for writers and fascinating to browse, Brewer’s Famous Quotations is a winning blend of reliable facts
and engaging anecdotes.
Paperback
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ISBN: 978 0550 10547 9 584pp 231 x 172 mm
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“Can reference books ever be laugh-out-loud funny? Donaldson manages it here. The inventor of Henry Root has made an essential work of historical biography that just happens to be the best loo book of all time” ‘The QI top 10 quite interesting books’, by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson, The Guardian
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“A wonderfully informative catalogue of the kind of knowledge we are losing but would be wise to preserve”, Zac Goldsmith, environmentalist
“A fascinating book which will inspire everyone, whether as a practical guide or just a brilliant read. There are things here which I have always wanted to try out – and now I can!”, Miranda Krestovnikoff, presenter of BBC’s Coast
“This is a great book which everyone should read. Although some of these crafts may be associated with a bygone era, they are as relevant today as they have ever been and there is something for everyone to learn. Hours of amusement!”, Jimmy Doherty, presenter of BBC’s Jimmy Doherty’s Farming Heroes
“It’s a treasure... a lovely book, full of fascinating information and useful advice. Splendid on hedge-laying – I am now hooked on Hooper’s hedge hypothesis – and on threatening an unproductive fruit tree with an axe. However, I am worried that each time I pick it up it falls open at ‘Milking a cow’. I have no cow: is the book trying to tell me something?”, Adam Hart-Davis, writer and broadcaster
Lost CraftsRediscovering Traditional Skillsby Una McGovern
This charming book is an engaging introduction to a range of traditional crafts and activities. Almost 100 skills are described and illustrated, from trout-guddling to lacemaking, beekeeping to drystone walling. Whether wanting to learn a new craft, explore social history or reminisce about pastimes from a bygone age, readers of all ages will lose themselves in Lost Crafts. And with more of us choosing ‘green’ and ethical lifestyles, there has never been a better time to rediscover these sustainable pursuits.
£25.00
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Lost LoreA Celebration of Traditional Wisdom, from Foraging and Festivals to Seafaring and Smoke SignalsBy Una McGovern and Paul Jenner
Lost Lore is a celebration of the time-honoured wisdom upon which we all once relied. It draws on folklore, tradition and superstition, and is packed with amusing anecdotes and historical extracts which illuminate the beliefs and knowledge of our ancestors. It brings to life the wisdom and practical skills that helped generation after generation, only becoming lost with the advent of mechanization and the technological age.
Following in the footsteps of Lost Crafts, Lost Lore is a beautiful book that will once more immerse you in the pleasures of the past.
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Kiss Chase and ConkersThe Games We Playedby Caroline Sanderson
Remember hide and seek? What about sardines and stuck-in-the-mud, kiss chase and kick-the-can, tig, tag and it? And ever made a decision by using ‘ip-dip-sky-blue-who’s-it-not-you’?
Readers from 8 to 80 will find something to enjoy in Kiss Chase and Conkers, an evocation of the golden days of childhood. Numerous traditional children’s games are described and illustrated, from timeless classics to recent favourites. This book celebrates the ingenuity and resourcefulness of children through the ages, and the inventiveness of games devised, played and passed down the generations. See if you can inspire your family to abandon the TV for some old-fashioned fun, or just enjoy the memories of those scuffed knees, fierce rivalries and eternal friendships.
£14.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10427 4 Hardback 272pp 230 x 160mm
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£9.99
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“I’d wager it will provide so much fun for children and adults that it should be placed next to information on how often you can give Calpol and how to get Biro out of linen”, Kate Colquhoun, The Daily Telegraph
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Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and ReligionsFaith, Philosophy, Controversy and Understanding from the Ancient World to the Present DayEdited by Mark Vernon
Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions covers everything from Catholicism to Sharia law, doomsday cults to eco-paganism and yogic flying to the Flying Spaghetti Monster. It looks at what followers of the world’s major religions, cults and fringe religions believe, how these faiths started and examines what happens when ancient faiths and the modern world collide.
SEPTEMBER
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Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained“Sceptical, witty, intelligent and ravenous for mystery”, The Daily Telegraph
Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained is a fascinating and illuminating book, and an essential reference for anyone with an interest in unexplained phenomena. Written in consultation with experts in their fields of study, its carefully researched, balanced entries cover topics ranging from alien abductions to the zodiac.
£35.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10215 7 Hardback 768pp 245 x 188mm
Ghosts and SpiritsGhosts and Spirits is an absorbing book that examines the mysteries of the afterlife, from tales of hauntings and ghostly goings-on to spiritualism and séances. Thoroughly researched and written by experts, it is both a balanced and authoritative reference and an engrossing read. Drawing on Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained, and including a wealth of new material, this is an invaluable guide for anyone who has ever wondered about an existence beyond death.
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10393 2 Paperback 224pp 216 x 138mm
Myths and MysteriesMyths and Mysteries investigates a multitude of historical myths and modern legends, from the vanished land of Atlantis to the secrets of Stonehenge and the disappearance of the Mary Celeste. Developed and written by experts in their fields, it offers a mix of balanced analysis and intriguing questions that makes for a gripping read. Drawing on Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained,and introducing a range of carefully researched original entries, this is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in myths, folklore and timeless mysteries.
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Chambers Dictionary of MusicThis authoritative but accessible guide to the world of classical music has been compiled with the assistance of eminent music professors. Its clear entries on terminology, genres, composers and works from early music to the present day make it a valuable reference for anyone studying or interested in music.
£12.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10322 2 Paperback 768pp 216 x 138mm
Chambers Reference AtlasChambers Reference Atlas is a compact and practical guide to the nations of the world, combining detailed full-colour maps of every country and continent with a wealth of demographic, geographic and historical information. It also includes panels, tables and thematic maps, while a comprehensive index makes it easy to locate cities, natural features and major tourist sites.
£12.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10337 6 Paperback 320pp 230 x 150mm
How to Read Paintingsby Nadeije Laneyrie-Dagen
This informative book is designed to help readers understand and appreciate what paintings and their painters are saying. It examines the processes involved in creating a painting, including composition, subject matter and use of colour.
£14.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10122 8 Paperback 288pp 250 x 145mm
Chambers London Gazetteerby Russ Willey
“I resolve to never again go about town without a copy of Mr Willey’s Gazetteer in my trouser pocket, even if it makes an unsightly bulge”, Will Self
This fascinating panorama contains over 1,300 entries from Westminster to Woodridings (even the locals haven’t heard of it!). Packed with historical detail, quirky facts and anecdotes about each area, it is ideal for browsing or exploring London.
Open University set text
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The Joy of XHow Algebra Shapes Your Daily LifeBy Michael Willers
Understand algebra and all other branches of mathematics and arithmetic will suddenly open up in front of you. The Joy of X is a collection of problems – some with practical applications, others designed as purely theoretical puzzles – designed to explain the basic elements of algebra to everyone, no matter what their level of mathematical ability.The Joy of X can also be read on a potluck basis, picking a page or problem at random. Its easy-to-follow format guides the reader through this fascinating subject, with a combination of exercises, profiles, and background information.
AUGUST
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Chambers Dictionary of Science and TechnologyChambers Dictionary of Science and Technology contains over 50,000 clear and accessible entries on a vast range of scientific and technical subjects, making it an essential reference for students, professionals and general readers.
£35.00
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Chambers Materials Science and Technology DictionaryWith over 6,500 wide-ranging definitions covering modern materials, this is an essential reference for professionals and students alike. It also features 60 detailed panels on important topics such as cement and concrete, copolymers and semiconductor processing.
£14.99
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Chambers Classical Roots for MedicsStudents of medicine and related subjects have to learn a huge vocabulary of medical terms, most of which are derived from a small number of Greek and Latin ‘roots’. Chambers Classical Roots for Medics takes a fresh look at medical terminology, breaking down complex words by listing their common constituent parts along with their meanings and plentiful examples. Plurals, opposites and Greek and Latin equivalents are also highlighted in this practical, affordable reference.
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Chambers Book of SpeechesThis impressive collection presents a diverse range of powerful, witty and passionate speeches given by leading figures from antiquity to the present day. Speakers from Arafat to Zola are represented, and every speech is accompanied by biographical information, an introduction to the historical context and an analysis of the talk’s aims, techniques and references.
£25.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10199 0 Hardback 1008pp 235 x 178mm
Chambers Dictionary of QuotationsDrawing on a wide variety of sources including film and TV, politics, literature, headlines, songs and slogans, this is the only book of its type to include mini-biographies of authors. With its international outlook, clear layout and full keyword index, it is an invaluable reference for writers and academics, and a joy to browse.
£25.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10085 6 Hardback 1296pp 235 x 178mm
Chambers Dictionary of Literary CharactersChambers Dictionary of Literary Characters provides an invaluable guide to the key characters in English literature, with over 6,500 entries from the Wife of Bath to Bertie Wooster, Tom Sawyer to Harry Potter. In-depth panels explore such topics as ‘The Detective in Fiction’ and ‘Literary Sidekicks’, while concise biographies of authors are provided, and an appendix of literary awards.
Hardback £25.00
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“This is a great plum pudding of a book stuffed with interesting titbits, pithy summaries, tantalizing tastes of those novels you’ve always meant to read”, Reference Reviews
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Chambers Dictionary of First Namesby Julia Cresswell
What does the name Calvin mean? Which boy's name means 'little seal’? And what links Merle and Mavis?
Chambers Dictionary of First Names offers pronunciations, meanings, histories, variant spellings and other colourful information about 10,000 names in more than 4,000 entries. It also explains changing fashions in names, mentions famous historical, literary or cultural figures who bore a name and offers invaluable advice on everything from cultural traditions to potential pitfalls in naming your child.
Whether you’re an expectant parent, have a scholarly interest or simply want to look up your own name or those of your friends, you will find Chambers Dictionary of First Names to be endlessly fascinating.
Answers:bald; Ronan; both are birds: Merle means blackbird and Mavis means songthrush
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Chambers Biographical Dictionary“Simply all you need to know about anyone”, Fay Weldon
First published in 1897 and now in its eighth edition, Chambers Biographical Dictionary remains a uniquely fascinating reference work. Wide-ranging and international in scope, it offers concise, authoritative and illuminating biographies of individuals from Alexander the Great to Frank Zappa.
£35.00
ISBN: 978 0550 10200 3 Hardback 1728pp 246 x 156mm
Chambers Dictionary of World HistoryWith over 7,500 entries, this is the most comprehensive single-volume historical dictionary available. Its up-to-date coverage includes wars, treaties and political movements, along with nations of the world, international organizations and key biographies. A user-friendly cross-referencing system makes the book ideal for browsing, and highlights links between people, ideas and events.
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Women Can’t Park, Men Can’t PackThe Psychology of Stereotypesby Geoff Rolls
Answering these and many other questions with an engaging mixture of humour and psychological insight, Women Can’t Park, Men Can’t Pack takes psychology to the battle of the sexes and beyond by examining the truths and misconceptions behind the stereotypes that we often take for granted. Author and psychology lecturer Geoff Rolls reveals why so many people are afraid of clowns, why cavemen preferred blondes and why we may never have a Prime Minister called Wayne.
Clever, compelling and often surprising, this is the perfect book for anyone who wants to find out more about why we believe the things we do.
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Taking the ProverbialThe Psychology of Proverbs and Sayingsby Geoff Rolls
“An intriguing and original look at more than 60 sayings that will be essential reading”, The Guardian
This book takes a fascinating and entertaining look at the psychological truths and misconceptions behind the proverbs and sayings we use every day. Psychologist Geoff Rolls examines some pressing questions including:
£8.99
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Brief Encountersby Edwin Moore
“Witty, light and packed with information”, The Sunday Herald
Brief Encounters is packed with surprising and intriguing accounts of the pleasantries, pardons, interrogations and arguments that have passed between the likes of Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana or Osama Bin Laden and John Simpson, offering a unique perspective on brief moments in our history.
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Chambers Book of FactsCovering everything from music to mythology and the human body to history, this new edition of the ever-popular Chambers Book of Facts is packed with a remarkable collection of information in a single quick-reference volume. All the essential facts and figures are clearly presented, together with extra features such as mini-biographies and glossaries. The full index and detailed contents listings make it easy to find specific information.
This revised and up-to-date new edition is now more useful than ever as a handy reference for the home, classroom or office.
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Chambers Mini Book of FactsChambers Mini Book of Facts is a pocket-sized mine of information on everything from Nobel Prize winners to national holidays, sporting achievements and election results. Its thirteen fact-packed thematic sections will keep information junkies entertained for hours.
AUGUST
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ISBN: 978 0550 10431 1 Paperback 432pp 136 x 93mm
Chambers FactfinderChambers Factfinder is bursting with fascinating facts, from comets and capital cities to prize winners and political leaders. Numerous thematic sections offer unrivalled coverage, from the far reaches of the universe to geography and human endeavour, while ‘fascinating fact’ boxes offer quirky snippets and bring subjects to life. This browsable, easy-to-use volume is perfect for quizzes, crosswords, settling arguments or just dipping into for fun.
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Chambers Sports FactfinderThis A to Z of over 100 sports will appeal to fans of all ages. Major sports like cricket and football sit alongside more obscure pursuits like octopush and kabaddi, and rules and diagrams are combined with fascinating facts. Results, biographies, quotes and definitions of sporting terminology and slang are also included, and key information boxes ensure that rookie spectators can follow the action.
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Chambers World FactfinderProviding a fascinating yet accessible insight into our world, Chambers World Factfinder is perfect for pub quizzes, school projects or just browsing. Country profiles are supplemented by diverse cultural information, and key environmental issues are fully explained.
£10.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10330 7 Integra 640pp 198 x 129mm
Chambers Science Factfinder“Philip Ball makes physics sexy again”, Vanity Fair
Chambers Science Factfinder is an engaging and user-friendly introduction to a broad range of scientific topics, perfect for quizzes and homework. Its coverage ranges from diseases and medicines to climate and the environment, with clear explanations of key principles and laws. Packed with illustrations, tables and diagrams, it also includes biographies, quotations and notes on ingenious scientific techniques making it a delight to browse as well as a useful reference.
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Chambers Film FactfinderChambers Film Factfinder is an authoritative yet accessible treasure trove of information for occasional movie-goers and serious film buffs alike. This informative volume includes reference lists, biographies, facts and trivia on notable films and film-related topics.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10197 6 Integra 480pp 198 x 129mm
Chambers History FactfinderChambers History Factfinder offers a broad chronology of significant events from prehistory to the present, with in-depth studies of major episodes. The text is brought to life by fascinating facts, quotes and informative lists, ranging from the dates of battles to unbelievable laws and famous animals.
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Chambers Card Games for FamiliesChambers Card Games for Families explains how to play more than 50 family card games. Ranging from slap-jack and snap to patience and pontoon, the games are highly entertaining as well as quick and easy to learn. The book includes simple games that children can play on their own, as well as more intricate games for the whole family, and is ideal for players of any age and experience.
With clear descriptions, helpful illustrations and useful tips, Chambers Card Games for Families isthe essential companion for hours of family fun.
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Chambers Card TricksChambers Card Tricks reveals the secrets of 100 tricks using playing cards. The book describes essential basic techniques and shows you how to perform a wide range of tricks that will test your skills and keep your audience guessing. With clear instructions and helpful illustrations, this book will help you master the magic of card tricks.
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Chambers Card GamesChambers Card Games is an authoritative yet fun guide to 100 varied card games, giving instructions, strategies and tips. This fully-illustrated collection also features a glossary, a list of alternative names, a history of card games and the stories behind the court cards. A handy ‘number of players’ index offers a game for every occasion, while a unique supplement on cheating helps you outwit the card sharks... or get ahead on the sly!
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Chambers Card Games For OnePlayers of all ages and levels of skill will find something to entertain them in Chambers Card Games for One. This diverse collection of patience card games features classic favourites alongside less well-known games, from easy-to-play Accordion and Clock to the more challenging Flower Garden and Miss Milligan. With detailed and clear descriptions of each game, this book is the ideal companion for a rainy afternoon or solo trip.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10407 6 Paperback 176pp 230 x 160mm
Chambers Card Games For GamblingWhether you’re playing for big bucks or just for pennies with the family, Chambers Card Games for Gambling teaches you everything you need to play and win at cards. From high-stakes Baccarat to family-friendly Red Dog, this collection includes fun games you can play at home as well as casino games requiring serious skill and a poker face. Detailed instructions for each game are backed up by illustrated examples, variants and tips.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10408 3 Paperback 176pp 230 x 160mm
Chambers Pocket Card GamesThis compact collection features dozens of varied card games, with clear instructions backed up by illustrations, strategies and tips. A glossary and guide to card games basics help novice players get started. From bezique on the beach to patience on the plane, Chambers Pocket Card Games isan ideal travel companion as well as a useful home reference.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10425 0 Paperback 288pp 150 x 105mm
Pub Quiz BookChallenge your friends, test yourself or get the whole family together to puzzle over the questions in this lively collection of quizzes from The Mail on Sunday. It includes thousands of diverse questions from the newspaper’s popular Pub Quiz, a firm favourite in the Sunday Brunch puzzle pages.
The Mail on Sunday
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Chambers Crossword ListsChambers Crossword Lists brings together thousands of encyclopedic solutions to quick and cryptic clues, creating an invaluable resource for all crossword lovers. Information is included from the arts, the natural world, sport, geography, politics and more, from birds to currencies, rivers to cricket terms. Coverage is detailed, accurate and international in scope, with a particular focus on words which crop up frequently in crosswords. Updated and supplemented with over 300 new lists, Chambers Crossword Lists is an essential aid for crossword solvers everywhere.
The Chambers Dictionary
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Chambers Crossword DictionaryChambers Crossword Dictionary is an essential resource for crosswords of all kinds. Comprehensive, reliable and easy to use, this bestselling title has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of crossword experts and is specially tailored to meet the needs of solvers.
The Chambers Dictionary
Hardback
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ISBN: 978 0550 10081 8 1024pp 246 × 156mm
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Chambers Pocket Crossword DictionaryChambers Pocket Crossword Dictionary is the perfect pocket-sized reference for crossword solvers on the move. This clearly-presented compact crossword dictionary is packed with thousands of words and phrases, with each entry sorted by word length and then alphabetically. Small enough to pop into a briefcase, beach bag or pocket, it is an indispensable tool for solving even the most fiendish puzzles. Crossword addicts shouldn’t leave home without it.
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Chambers Crossword Manualby Don Manley
“Top of the crossword market – magisterial and authoritative”, Colin Dexter
Acknowledged as the definitive work on crosswords, Chambers Crossword Manual is an essential handbook for crossword fans at all levels. Covering the history of crosswords, the language of clues, clue types and solving tips, it is a mine of useful information for both solvers and setters. Whether you want to learn to solve cryptic crosswords, try some more challenging puzzles or even start setting your own, Chambers Crossword Manual is indispensable.
Hardback
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Chambers AnagramsChambers Anagrams is an indispensable aid for all lovers of crosswords and wordgames. Unscramble even the trickiest anagram in seconds – simply rearrange the letters into alphabetical order and look them up as you would in a dictionary.
The Chambers Dictionary
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ISBN: 978 0550 10298 0 Paperback 1136pp 198 × 129mm
Chambers Crossword CompleterThe unique and ever-popular Chambers Crossword Completer allows solvers to complete solutions from letters already filled in.
The Chambers Dictionary
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ISBN: 978 0550 10249 2 Paperback 1152pp 198 × 129mm
Chambers Words for Crosswords and WordgamesThis practical resource lists all the words from The Chambers Dictionary, favourite of crossword setters and solvers alike. Words are arranged alphabetically and by length, making this the most comprehensive, easy-to-use word list available and a boon to all crossword and wordgame fans.
The Chambers Dictionary
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Chambers XWDA Dictionary of Crossword Abbreviationsby Michael Kindred and Derrick Knight
Chambers XWD sheds light on the abbreviations used in cryptic crosswords and can help solve even the most perplexing clues. Abbreviations, symbols and codes are listed by clue word for ease of use in a two-way glossary of more than 10,000 entries.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10173 0 Paperback 224pp 198 × 129mm
Chambers Cryptic Crosswords and How to Solve Themby Michael Kindred and Derrick Knight
This concise guide to understanding and completing cryptic crosswords offers simple summaries of common clue types, and allows solvers to hone their skills on a series of graded puzzles. The authors set crosswords under the pseudonyms Emkay and Mordred for several national newspapers.
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ISBN: 978 0550 10053 5 Paperback 192pp 198 × 129mm
Chambers Everyman Crosswords100 crosswords from The Observer “Lovers of well-constructed cryptic clues will find much to enjoy here”, Jonathan Crowther, Azed of The Observer
This satisfying book presents 100 of the best crosswords from The Observer’s Everyman series, one of Britain’s most widely attempted Sunday puzzles. The Everyman crossword is often suggested as a good starting point for those new to cryptics, and fledgling solvers will appreciate the solutions notes and explanation of cryptic clue types.
The Observer
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ISBN: 978 0550 10299 7 Paperback 272pp 198 × 129mm
Chambers Morse Crosswordsby Colin Dexter
Fans of Inspector Morse will know that the fictional Oxford detective loves crosswords. But fewer people know that his creator, the renowned author Colin Dexter, himself used to set crosswords for The Oxford Times and is a national crossword champion.
The Oxford Times
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Chambers Araucaria Crosswords“No compiler has given more pleasure to more people”, Hugh Stephenson, The Guardian
Araucaria has been delighting and confounding cryptic crossword fans for 50 years – compiler John Graham has been using the pseudonym, which means ‘monkey puzzle tree’, to set for The Guardian since 1958. He also compiles crosswords for the Financial Times as Cinephile, and founded the crossword magazine 1 Across in 1984. He was awarded the MBE in 2005.
Volume 1This challenging volume features 60 never-before-published jigsaw crosswords, Araucaria’s own invention. Solvers must first solve the clues and then fit the solutions into the grid (without the help of numbers). Includes a foreword by Prunella Scales.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10110 5 Paperback 192pp 198 × 129mm
Volume 2The 100 little-known crosswords collected here from the early days of 1 Across magazine have previously only been attempted by a select band of solvers. Now cryptic fans everywhere can relish the challenge of these infuriating yet satisfying puzzles. Includes a foreword by Timothy West.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10195 2 Paperback 240pp 198 × 129mm
Volume 3For this superb collection Araucaria has created 60 brand-new crosswords on a literary theme, from Shakespeare and Dickens to Keats and Kipling. Featuring many of his trademark jigsaw crosswords, this challenging volume offers hours of fun and frustration. Includes a foreword by Simon Hoggart.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10196 9 Paperback 192pp 198 × 129mm
Volume 4Here is another chance to pit your wits against the master setter, with a collection of another 100 little-known puzzles from 1 Across magazine. Previously only seen by a few dedicated fans, these crosswords will now delight crossword lovers everywhere. Includes a foreword by Alan Plater.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10409 0 Paperback 240pp 198 × 129mm
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The Listener CrosswordsThe Listener cryptic crossword from The Times has attracted a passionate following. This new book presents 60 of the best Listener crosswords. These innovative, playful puzzles are all themed, and many feature unusual grids or unconventional ways of inserting the answers to add to the enjoyment. Crosswords are graded by difficulty, and a solver’s guide and solutions notes will help everyone crack this famously difficult crossword.
The Times
£7.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10404 5 Paperback 192pp 232 x 150mm
Chambers Book of Azed CrosswordsAcclaimed as a master of the cryptic crossword, The Observer’s Azed has been a favourite with solvers for over 35 years. Here he presents a hand-picked selection of 100 crosswords which originally appeared in the paper between 1992 and 2001. These original and distinctive puzzles include 85 challenging cryptics and 15 taxing themed crosswords.
The Observer
£7.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10192 1 Paperback 272pp 198 × 129mm
Book of Cryptic Crosswords“Crosswords that are original, thought-provoking and always of a high standard”, Derek Harrison, the Crossword Centre
The Independent Book of Cryptic Crosswords is a selection of 70 cryptic crosswords originally published in The Independent newspaper, from the highly-regarded setters Aelred, Columba, Mass, Phi, Portia, Quixote and Spurius.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10175 4 Paperback 224pp 198 × 129mm
“Azed’s crosswords are a source of delicious frustration and – if and when they yield up their secrets – delightful fulfilment. They have given me great pleasure (and some despair) over many years”, Vikram Seth
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Book of SudokuVolume 3Satisfy your Sudoku cravings with this collection of puzzles from The Independent. Simple yet fiendishly addictive, Sudoku puzzles are solved using logic alone. Just complete the grid so that every row, column and 3×3 box contains the numbers 1–9.
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10304 8 Paperback 176pp 198 × 129mm
Beyond SudokuKakuro, Hanjie and Other Japanese Logic PuzzlesIf you’re up for a challenge, try this ‘variety pack’ of Japanese logic puzzles. Teasing, playful and extremely satisfying, this collection shows that there is more to Japanese puzzles than just the S-word. Dare you go beyond Sudoku?
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10317 8 Paperback 208pp 198 × 129mm
Chambers Official Scrabble® Words, 4th edThis is the definitive list of UK words for Scrabble®.
£10.99
ISBN: 978 0550 12004 5 Paperback 496pp 198 × 129mm
Chambers Family Scrabble® DictionaryChambers Family Scrabble® Dictionary is ideal for all family and recreational players. Derived from The Chambers Dictionary, it includes thousands of words suitable for playing Scrabble® with family and friends, with vulgar, slang and obsolete words omitted. Inflected forms are given in full (to stop arguments over what’s allowed!) and succinct definitions are given for each headword to aid vocabulary learning.
£14.99
ISBN: 978 0550 12011 3 Hardback 640pp 216 × 138mm
Also available:
Chambers Scrabble® Puzzle Book by Jim Reid
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 14170 5 Paperback 128pp 178 × 111mm
SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark of J.W. Spear & Sons Ltd, Maidenhead, SL6 4UB, England, under licence from Mattel
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