Chambers Compact Dictionary - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0550100954 ISBN 13 : 9780550100955

Editeur : Chambers, 2005

Synopsis

75,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 48,000 words and phrases

Chambers Compact Dictionary, incorporating a distinctive and colourful World Reference section, is the essential guide to English today. Comprehensive, up to date, and easy to use, it focuses on contemporary English, providing straightforward definitions and helpful notes in a convenient and accessible volume. This edition also includes hundreds of additional words, senses and notes on usage.

The World Reference section, 48 full-colour pages, is packed with facts and figures including major cities, the longest rivers and the highest mountains. Numerous colourful maps illustrate social and environmental issues as well as geographical features.

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À propos de l?auteur

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

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

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chambers
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0550100954
• ISBN 13: 9780550100955
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 992
• Éditeur: Chambers
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible