The Chambers Dictionary [Hardcover]

It's official! The word techie--a devotee of or expert in (some aspect of) technology--has made it into the Chambers Dictionary. And there are a slew of other net-specific words too, including netiquette, browsing, applet, span, cybersex and cybercafé. It just goes to show how the world of computing and electronic communications has advanced and changed our world. Of course, there are also those other little things that have become part of our lives: Prozac, sound bite, cellulite... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Chambers is my dictionary of choice and always has been, because its
practice is to detail a word's etymology with clarity, brevity and
exactness, so that to look up a word in Chambers is to be able to
unpack its meaning and also to marvel at its compactness... Chambers is
an open door to words at their wittiest, most rooted, most reavealing
and most powerful. 

(Ali Smith )

It's good to see that the latest, 11th, edition of Chambers Dictionary has lost none of its wit.

(Mark Sanderson, Literary Life, Telegraph.co.uk )

It's official! The credit crunch has finally found its way into the hallowed columns of this iconic work of reference...

Hats off, incidentally, to the editor who archly defines 'comfort food' as 'mood-enhancing food that meets the approval of one's taste buds but not of one's doctor'.

(Daily Echo )

 Chambers is the one I keep at my right hand

(Philip Pullman: how I chose my top 40, 'The Times' ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Known instantly whenever its name is mentioned, this new edition of "The Chambers Dictionary" is one of the oldest single-volume dictionaries of its kind, drawing on a 166 year-old tradition of dictionary writing. Hailed as the most comprehensive and current single-volume dictionary of international English, this newly revised edition contains over 215,000 references and 300,000 definitions. "'The Chambers Dictionary' is an official reference source for the board game Scrabble], its wide range of vocabulary provides unrivalled coverage for word game players, crossword solvers, and crossword compilers, as well as a treasure-trove of lexical delights for word lovers. "The Chambers Dictionary" has long been the choice of the discerning user of English and the preferred single-volume dictionary of academics, and professionals for its coverage of the English language from the Bible, and Shakespeare, to present day scientific, and technological vocabulary. Many new words and meanings have been added from today's world of information sciences, business, alternative medicine, and everyday life, including "cybercaf", "alpha-decay", "browser", "road rage", "birthing pool", and "reiki". With bold headwords, and clear type, the dictionary has the all the advantages of a modern, streamlined layout and makes information on words, phrases, and expressions easier to find, easier to read, and easier to understand. Special Features:
Etymological nesting of words show derivations, emphasizes linguistic links between words, and increases overall coverage

Prefaces include:
"A short history of English", "Rules of English spelling"
Selected phrases and quotations from Latin, Greek, and modern languages.

Appendices include:
Pronunciation guide, Grammar and usage guide, punctuation, symbols, temperature, measurement and size conversions, Roman numerals, and Chemical Elements

The thumb-indexed edition of The Chambers Dictionary does include thumb notches as well as a ribbon marker. We apologize that one of the Amazon reviewers received a faulty copy that did not have these notches. We would ask anyone who receives a faulty copy of one of our books to please contact us so that we can rectify the situation; our UK telephone number is 0131 556 5929. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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. (20080830) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.