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This 10th edition of The Chambers Dictionary offers you for the first time unrivalled coverage of the English language in MobiPocket format for your PDA, desktop PC and smartphone. Over 270,000 definitions of 160,000 different words The Chambers Dictionary remains the dictionary of choice for professional writers, puzzle and wordgame enthusiasts and everyone with a love of words. Now in its tenth edition, it differs from other available dictionaries in providing information on unfamiliar words as well familiar ones: words from our literary heritage, words from the different dialects of English, and words from hundreds of subject areas. In all, there are over 270,000 definitions of 160,000 different words. While the traditional Chambers virtues of being informative, witty and authoritative have been retained, the dictionary has been updated to provide a clear and modern text for today's users. "It's the most human of dictionaries, the most quirky and eccentric, the hardest to put down once picked up." Philip Pullman. Dictionary Features: More words and definitions than any other English dictionary in this format; Revised and updated to reflect modern usage; The richest range of English from Shakespeare to the present day; Clear, accurate and, on occasion, characteristically witty definitions; Unequalled inclusion of literary and obscure words from the past; Help with pronunciation symbols. Mobipocket Features: headword and wildcard search; full-text search; hyperlinking of cross-references; simple and easy to navigate; tooltips explain all dictionary abbreviations more...

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With Collins French Phrasebook and Dictionary you will sound and speak like a native. Ideal for practicing pronunciation, listening comprehension and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. more...

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Bob Brown, after living thirty years in as many foreign lands and enjoying countless national cheeses at the source, returned to New York and summed them all up in this book. more...

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What the Kabbalah can do for you …. According to the authors of this comprehensive guide, the Kabbalah that Madonna popularized is far from authentic. In fact, the Kabbalah is much bigger—and better. Here, readers will discover how it can deliver money, love, health, and many other things. —An international authority on authentic Kabbalah was a consultant for this book. —Blends religion/spirituality with New Age mysticism more...

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If you have trouble putting your thoughts down on paper, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Well has everything you need to know to make writing of any kind as easy as thinking or speaking. This guide gives expert advice on making your writing as clear and persuasive as possible, whether it's a thank-you note, a school paper, or an executive briefing. It provides easy-to-follow guidelines on structure, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and style. You will find terrific tips on minimizing the time and energy taken up by tasks like research, note-taking, and proofreading. more...

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