The new edition of Harrap's Chambers Compact dictionary,

incorporating the unique full-colour World Reference section

and including hundreds of additional words and usage notes, is

the essential guide to English today, Comprehensive, up to date,

and easy to use, it provides straightforward definitions and helpful

notes in a convenient and accessible volume.

- Over 170,000 references and definitions

- Hundreds of new words added

- Clear, succinct definitions

- Notes on usage give practical guidance on using

English confidently

- Panels and tables present useful information

such as common abbreviations

A 48-page full-colour World Reference section :

- 7,000 facts and figures on the world today:

the major cities, the longest rivers, the highest

mountains, etc.

- Attractive and colourful maps illustrate

geographical and social features