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9780550100023: CHAMBERS COMPACT DICTIONNARY
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ISBN 10: 0550100024 ISBN 13: 9780550100023
Editorial: Harrap's, 2000

Sinopsis

This dictionary is derived from the much-acclaimed "Chambers 21st Century Dictionary". Comprehensive, up-to-date and easy to use, it focuses on contemporary English, providing straightforward definitions and practical guidance on use.

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Reseña del editor

Chambers Compact Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for you if - you want a wide-ranging, modern, uncluttered dictionary for use at home or in the office - you want a dictionary that is suitable for all students aged 16 and above, that will help them with their studies - you want a dictionary that contains register labels, to help you identify informal, slang and vulgar terms and use them with care - you want a dictionary that includes a wealth of information on the modern world, including a map section. Derived from the acclaimed Chambers 21st Century Dictionary, this comprehensive, up-to-date and easy-to-use dictionary focuses on contemporary English providing straightforward definitions and practical guidance on usage. Layout is exceptionally clear, with color used to highlight and distinguish parts of the text to make information easier to find. The dictionary also features a unique World Reference section, which draws together facts and figures on the world today, complemented by a series of maps. Special features: Over 170,000 references and definitions. Unique two-color design makes entries exceptionally easy to use. Clear definitions supplemented by notes on usage give practical guidance on using English confidently and effectively. Grammar and usage notes, and help with spelling. Covers British and American English. World Reference section features: Over 7,000 facts and figures on the world today, complemented by maps. Information presented in tables and lists for ready reference.

Biografía del autor

This internationally renowned reference publisher continues its celebrated tradition of excellence into the present day with such informative and authoritative works as the Chambers Crossword Dictionary, Chambers Encyclopedia, Chambers Biographical Dictionary and the all-new Chambers Dictionary of Quotations.
Chambers is based in Edinburgh, as it always has been, and employs editors with a wide range of skills on dictionaries and other titles for a variety of users, including students and teachers of English as a foreign or second language. As well as the core business of publishing dictionaries and thesauruses, Chambers also publishes a range of titles on grammar and usage, single-volume reference titles on science, history, biography and quotations, as well as titles for Scrabble(R) and crosswords.

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Editorial
Harrap's
Año de publicación
2000
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0550100024
ISBN 13 
9780550100023
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
948
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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