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grandouver ] of giving; something easily obtained, understood, etc (sl ); a bribe
GLENGARRY GLEN GAR&I (Scot ) n a Highlander’s cap of thick-milled (obs). E vt to endow, esp with any power or faculty; to present, give
woollen cloth, generally rising to a point in front, with ribbons as a gift (esp Scot ). [See GIVE ]
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computer keyboard used for backspacing. bacteria /bakjt>4r>4/ k pl n (rare sing bacterium /-r>4m/)
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direction to the way it is travelling, which reduces the speed including many parasitic species that cause numerous
of the ball when it hits a surface. See also SIDESPIN at SIDE , infectious diseases. See also PROKARYOTE . [19c: from
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the right word with confidence.
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68,000 dictionary definitions and 150,000 synonyms and
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Chambers Paperback
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37,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 26,000
words and phrases
Chambers 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
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Over 155,000 synonyms and antonyms


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37,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 26,000
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When you want to quickly check a meaning, spelling or usage on the go, turn to Chambers Mini
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Over 155,000 synonyms and antonyms
Chambers Mini Thesaurus helps you find the right word on the go. It provides alternatives for
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57,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 34,000
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Over 220,000 synonyms and antonyms
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Chambers Murray
Latin-English Dictionary
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The Chambers Murray Latin-English Dictionary is widely regarded as the best dictionary of its kind.
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The Chambers Primary range, compiled with advice from teachers, takes
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Chambers Primary
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Specially compiled with the advice of teachers, Chambers Primary Dictionary gives all the
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or more able pupils. With over 15,000 words and phrases fully defined, it also provides help
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attractive colour layout make it easy and enjoyable for children to use.
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Chambers Primary
Thesaurus
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Chambers Primary Thesaurus lists over 50,000 alternative and opposite words and phrases to
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Chambers Primary

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Rhyming Dictionary
Over 50 short verses, specially written by poet
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French Dictionary

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Primary French Dictionary:
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Chambers Mini School
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Offering 100,000 synonyms, opposite words (antonyms) and related terms, Chambers Mini
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on word use.
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Chambers Spell It Yourself!


Since it was first published in 1962, Spell It Yourself has been a consistent bestseller. It lists over
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Chambers Language Builder
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by Gill Francis

“Right in tune with National Curriculum requirements”,


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Chambers School
Science Dictionary
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NEW
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Packed with example sentences and guidance notes to make learning easy, Chambers French
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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
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Specially compiled for students aged 14 and older, the Chambers Students’

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Chambers Students’
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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.
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Chambers Students’ Thesaurus offers an extensive and up-to-date selection of synonyms, opposite
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Chambers Adult Learners’


Dictionary
Chambers Adult Learners’ Dictionary is a clear, easy-to-use dictionary that neither intimidates nor
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Chambers Adult Learners’ Thesaurus has been specially compiled to help adults develop their
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Chambers Adult Learners’


Writing Guide
by Ruth Thornton
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Chambers Adult Learners’

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Guide to Spelling
by Anne Betteridge

“Offers practical help, utilising simple instructions”,


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Chambers Adult Learners’


Guide to Numeracy
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Chambers dynamic new range of dictionaries for learners builds on the knowledge
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Key Features of Chambers Dictionaries
flamboyant /flæmˈbɔɪənt/ ADJECTIVE
for Learners of English 1 very confident and behaving in a way that
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interponer [50] ‚ vt 1. [entre dos cosas] to grape [gre>p] n uva f COMP ~ harvest vendimia
put O place [between two things], to interpose; f; ~ juice mosto m, Esp zumo m OR Am jugo m
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mesa y la suya they put a screen between sugar azúcar f de uva, dextrosa f
our table and theirs 2. DER to lodge, to make;
interpuso un recurso contra la orden de grapefruit [jgre>pfruit] n pomelo m, Am
arresto he lodged O made an appeal toronja f COMP ~ juice Esp zumo m OR Am
against the arrest warrant, he appealed jugo m de pomelo
against the arrest warrant grapeshot [jgre>pS$t] n metralla f
˙ interponerse vpr interponerse entre grapevine [jgre>pva>n] n 1. [plant] [on ground]
[estar] to be placed situated between;
O vid f; [climbing] parra f 2. IDIOM Fam I heard on
[ponerse] to come get between; se
O the ~ that... me ha dicho un pajarito que...
interponı´a una barrera entre ellos there graph [gr#if] ‚ n gráfico m, gráfica f COMP ~
was a barrier between them; interponerse paper papel m milimetrado
entre dos contendientes to intervene ‚ vt hacer un gráfico OR una gráfica de
between two opponents; la enfermedad
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roll up Portable electric drill
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arrisca con un bulto de cemento I bet you motor eléctrico
selector de percusión engranaje
gears electric motor
can’t lift a bag of cement drill speed selector
˙ arriscarse vpr 1. Andes, CAm, Méx
[remangarse] to roll up; arriscarse los
pantalones to roll up one’s Br trouser O US
pant legs 2. Perú, Salv [engalanarse] to dress up mandril
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interruptor del motor
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Chambers Rhyming
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Dictionary
With 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
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Chambers Synonyms and


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Over 175,000 synonyms and antonyms
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Chambers Desktop Guides are an essential pocket-sized reference for use
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Writing for the Web


by Susannah Ross
Writing for the Web is a guide for anyone writing online copy, showing how to select the right
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Job Applications
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Letter Writing
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Letter Writing is an all-purpose guide to correspondence, offering guidance on layout and tone
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Report Writing
Report Writing is for anyone who has to produce informative reports for work or study. With advice
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Effective Grammar
Effective Grammar is a clear, concise guide for anyone who has difficulty telling an adverb from an
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Perfect Punctuation
Covering all the major punctuation marks in turn, this book helps writers express themselves
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to find a specific piece of information.
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Common Errors
Aimed at anyone who wants to avoid the common pitfalls of the English language, this handy
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appropriate to the context.
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Chambers Slang Dictionary

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NEW
by Jonathon Green
IN
PAPERBACK
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
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Smut is a guide to the coarsest, the most lubricious, the downest and distinctly dirtiest of the
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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.
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Terms to Make you Squirm:
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NEW
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200 Words You Shouldn’t Use
Ever 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.
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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.

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200 Words You Shouldn’t Trust
From 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
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enrichment since February 2006. The Times Of India

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Wyse Words

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NEW
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by 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

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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.

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Chambers Gigglossary
“A chucklesome browse”,
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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?.
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Address to Impress:
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200 Words You Should Use


Address 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.
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Bestseller Foyle’s Philavery
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by 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
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“packed with delights”,


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Mail on Sunday

Foyle’s Further Philavery


by 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.
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Pardon My English!
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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.
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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

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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.

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“An idiosyncratic adventure, pulling you in and saying:
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“Brewer’s headwords are so enticing and his definitions so


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NEW
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Brewer’s Dictionary of
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revised 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.
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NEW Brewer’s Dictionary of
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OCTOBER
London Phrase and Fable
by 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
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Brewer’s Dictionary of
Modern Phrase and Fable,
2nd ed
by 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,
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£30.00
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“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 Fable
by Sean McMahon and Jo O’Donoghue
Brewer’s

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.
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Willie Donaldson’s Rogues,

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Villains and Eccentrics
by 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 Toads
by 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
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amusinganecdotes, quotations and weird news items.
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Brewer’s Famous Quotations


by Nigel Rees
This authoritative, entertaining and unique book is the only quotations dictionary to give you the
Brewer’s

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.
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Lost Crafts
PAPERBACK Rediscovering Traditional Skills
by Una McGovern
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Lost Lore

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NEW
SEPTEMBER
A Celebration of Traditional Wisdom, from Foraging and
Festivals to Seafaring and Smoke Signals
By Una McGovern and Paul Jenner

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Kiss Chase and Conkers
The Games We Played
by 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’?
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that it should be placed next to information on how often you
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Kate Colquhoun, The Daily Telegraph

47
NEW
Chambers Dictionary of
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SEPTEMBER

Beliefs and Religions


Faith, Philosophy, Controversy and Understanding from
the Ancient World to the Present Day
Edited 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.
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Chambers Dictionary of
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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
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Ghosts and Spirits


Ghosts 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 Mysteries


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Myths 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.
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10394 9 Paperback 256pp 216 x 138mm

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Chambers London Gazetteer

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by 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

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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.
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Chambers Dictionary of
Music
This 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.
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Chambers Reference Atlas


Chambers 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 Paintings


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by 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.
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NEW
The Joy of X
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AUGUST
How Algebra Shapes Your Daily Life
By 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
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follow format guides the reader through this fascinating subject, with a combination of exercises,
profiles, and background information.
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Chambers Dictionary of
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Chambers 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.
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Chambers Materials Science


and Technology Dictionary
With 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
ISBN: 978 0550 13249 9 Paperback 352pp 216 x 138mm
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Chambers Classical Roots


for Medics
Students 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.
£9.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10349 9 Paperback 224pp 198 x 129mm

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Chambers Book of Speeches

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This 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.
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Chambers Dictionary of

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Quotations
Drawing 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.
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Chambers Dictionary of
Literary Characters
Chambers 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.
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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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JUNE Chambers Dictionary of
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First Names
by 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
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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.
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JUNE
£8.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10429 8 Paperback 480pp 198 x 129mm

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.
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Chambers Dictionary of
World History
With over 7,500 entries, this is the most comprehensive single-volume historical dictionary available.
reference

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,

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NEW
APRIL
Men Can’t Pack
The Psychology of Stereotypes
by Geoff Rolls

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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 Proverbial


The Psychology of Proverbs and Sayings
by 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:
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Brief Encounters
by Edwin Moore

“Witty, light and packed with information”,


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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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NEW
EDITION
JUNE Chambers Book of Facts
Covering 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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AUGUST Chambers Mini Book of
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Chambers Mini Book of Facts is a pocket-sized mine of information on everything from Nobel
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Chambers Card Games for Families explains how to play more than 50 family card games.
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For One
Players of all ages and levels of skill will find something to entertain them in Chambers Card
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companion for a rainy afternoon or solo trip.
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Chambers Card Games


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Chambers Pocket Card


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This compact collection features dozens of varied card games, with clear instructions backed up
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Pub Quiz Book


Challenge your friends, test yourself or get the whole family together to puzzle over the questions in
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Chambers Crossword Dictionary is an essential resource for crosswords of all kinds. Comprehensive,
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Chambers Pocket Crossword


Dictionary
crosswords

Chambers Pocket Crossword Dictionary is the perfect pocket-sized reference for crossword solvers
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fiendish puzzles. Crossword addicts shouldn’t leave home without it.
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Chambers Crossword

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Manual
by 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.

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start setting your own, Chambers Crossword Manual is indispensable.
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Chambers Anagrams
Chambers 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.
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Chambers Crossword
Completer
The unique and ever-popular Chambers Crossword Completer allows solvers to complete solutions
from letters already filled in.
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Chambers Words for


crosswords

Crosswords and Wordgames


This 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.
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Chambers XWD
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A Dictionary of Crossword Abbreviations


by 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.
£7.99
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Chambers Cryptic
Crosswords and How to
Solve Them
by Michael Kindred and Derrick Knight
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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.
£6.99
ISBN: 978 0550 10053 5 Paperback 192pp 198 × 129mm

Chambers Everyman
Crosswords
100 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.
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Chambers Morse Crosswords


crosswords

by 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.
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Chambers Araucaria

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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.

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Volume 1
This 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
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The 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
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Volume 3
For 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
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Volume 4
Here 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 Crosswords


The 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.
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Chambers Book
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of Azed Crosswords
Acclaimed 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.
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“Azed’s crosswords are a source of delicious frustration and – if and


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given me great pleasure (and some despair) over many years”,
Vikram Seth

Book of Cryptic Crosswords


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
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Book of Sudoku
Volume 3
Satisfy 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.

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Beyond Sudoku
Kakuro, Hanjie and Other Japanese Logic Puzzles
If you’re up for a challenge, try this ‘variety pack’ of Japanese logic puzzles. Teasing, playful and

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extremely satisfying, this collection shows that there is more to Japanese puzzles than just the
S-word. Dare you go beyond Sudoku?
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Chambers Official Scrabble® Bestseller


Words, 4th ed
This is the definitive list of UK words for Scrabble®.
£10.99
ISBN: 978 0550 12004 5 Paperback 496pp 198 × 129mm

Chambers Family Scrabble®


Dictionary puzzles and Scrabble®
Chambers 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
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Also available:

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by Jim Reid
£5.99
ISBN: 978 0550 14170 5 Paperback 128pp 178 × 111mm

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Europa BV, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc, ©Mattel 2009.
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