Reference works for writers

£30

Collins English Dictionary

A major dictionary which is strong on clear definitions, derivations, cross-referencing, technical and scientific terms. Revised in 2003 to include thousands of new words, it is rooted in the Bank of English, Collins' 524 million word database.

Chambers Thesaurus

Well-organised thesaurus, which draws on its parent the Chambers Dictionary. The innovative design and layout makes selecting an appropriate synonym simple and straightforward and there are over 15,000 headwords and 350,000 synonyms and antonyms in the book.

£20

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£35

Oxford Dictionary of English

Benefits from the huge authority of the Oxford English Dictionary with its huge database and the history behind it. Drawing on 80 million words, with careful collection of new words. The academics' favourite, this Dictionary is particularly good on word origins.

WRITERS' REFERENCE

Collins English Dictionary

Chambers Thesaurus

Oxford Dictionary of English