'By Mairi Mackinnon. The fourth title in the new 'Usborne Very First Reading' series- designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly …
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'By Mairi Mackinnon. The fourth title in the new 'Usborne Very First Reading' series- designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly …
Collins Shame About the Boat Race Guide to Rhyming Slang
This great new book from Collins is chock-full of all the newest in rhyming slang. If you don't know your Tony Blair from your George Bush- you might want to take a butcher's at it. Cockney rhyming slang is no longer restricted to the East End of …
Wordwatching: Breaking into the Dictionary - It's His Word Against The
By Alex Horne. Alex Horne loves words. He loves them so much, in fact, that he's decided to invent his own and get them into the dictionary. But, as Alex discovers, gaining entry into the official lexicon takes more than just a gentle word in the …
By . The latest edition of the Collins Gem Welsh Dictionary is the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable- up-to-the-minute Welsh dictionary. Its clear- colour layout ensures quick and easy access to all the words and phrases learners need …
With stunning new design and layout and the most up-to-date travel information- the market's most indispensable phrasebook has been reinvented- and is better than ever. Gem Turkish will give you the right word at the right time -- every time. In …
The Collins French Gem Verbs offers the learner of French extensive coverage of French verbs in a compact- portable format with a clear- colour layout. The Collins French Gem Verbs has been written for everyone who is learning French and is the …
Celebrating its 30th anniversary- this latest edition of Collins' multimillion-selling dictionary comes with a newly updated Phrasefinder supplement making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable- up-to-the-minute German dictionary. …
Collins Dictionary and Thesaurus
Now in colour- this fourth edition of the 'Collins Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus' is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the 'Collins Gem' range - the world's best-selling little dictionaries - it provides dictionary …
Practical Balinese Phrasebook and Dictionary by Gunter Spitzing
'By Gunter Spitzing. Designed specifically with the visitor in mind- 'Practical Balinese' contains everything you need to communicate effectively in Bali.Practical Balinese: Phrasebook and Dictionary'
The Collins Malay Gem Dictionary offers learners extensive and up-to-date coverage of Malay and English in a compact- portable format. This Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner- whether at home- at …
By . Collins Korean Gem Dictionary offers learners extensive and up-to-date coverage of Korean and English in a compact, portable format. This Korean dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at …
With stunning new design and layout and the most up-to-date travel information- the market's most indispensable phrasebook has been reinvented- and is better than ever. Gem Greek will give you the right word at the right time -- every time. In …
Collins Gem German School Dictionary is ideal for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is clear- easy to use and in a handy format. Collins Gem German School Dictionary is specially designed for school students- and is ideal in …
By . The 'Collins Russian Gem Dictionary' offers the learner of Russian extensive and up-to-date coverage of Russian and English in a compact, portable format. Developed as part of the 'Collins Education and Life Skills' streams, this dictionary …
Collins Easy Learning Italian Phrasebook
By . With Collins Gem Easy Learning Italian phrasebook you will sound and speak like a native. It's ideal for practicing pronunciation, listening comprehension and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when …
Collins Cobuild-active English Dictionary
The new edition of the Collins COBUILD Active English offers learners of English all the words they need to be able to use English with confidence. Collins COBUILD Active English has been designed for intermediate learners of English wishing to …
By . Collins Vietnamese Gem Dictionary offers learners extensive and up-to-date coverage of Vietnamese and English in a compact, portable format. This Vietnamese dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at …
Reading the OED One Man- One Year- 21-730 Pages by Ammon Shea
By Ammon Shea. Who among us does not know a wine-knight (a person who drinks valiantly)- or someone who obaginates (to annoy by repeating over and over and over)? Who has not felt mumpish (sullenly angry) or appreciated the apricity (the warmth …
Ifferisms: An Anthology of Aphorisms That Begin with the Word 'If' by
'By Mardy Grothe. Culled from the author's extensive collection of witticisms and pithy sayings- this hoard of wisdom from writers- philosophers- politicians- actors- and others demonstrates the power of the question 'What if?' to alter the way …
I Never Metaphor I Didn't Like A Comprehensive Compilation of History'
By Mardy Grothe. 'An idea is a feat of association- and the height of it is a good metaphor' - Robert Frost. 'It is metaphor above all else that gives clearness- charm and distinction to the style' - Aristotle. Throughout history- great minds …
Gift of the Gob: Morsels of English Language History by Kate Burridge
By Kate Burridge. Why can we fall in love but not in hate? What do codswallop and poppycock share? Why not one house and two hice? How come we scream blue murder, sing the blues and turn the air blue? In Gift of the Gob Kate Burridge explores our …
Eats- Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss
By Lynne Truss. 'If Lynne Truss were Roman Catholic I'd nominate her for sainthood.' Frank McCourt The international bestseller- reissued and with a new introduction. A witty- entertaining- impassioned guide to perfect punctuation- for everyone …
By Fiona Chandler. This title offers three fast-track language courses for beginners- which makes learning easy and fun. It provides a thorough grounding in grammar and everyday phrases- using up-to-date language and building up the reader's …
Collins Greek Phrase Book and Dictionary by HarperCollins Publishers
By HarperCollins Publishers. Collins continue to build on the strength of their phrase books by improving and updating their highly successful Phrasebook and Dictionary series. This new edition will contain a photo-key section illustrating signs …
Burn This Book by Toni Morrison
'By Toni Morrison. In 'Witness: The Inward Testimony' Nadine Gordimer discusses the role of the writer as observer- and as someone who sees 'what is really taking place'. She looks to Proust- Oe- Flaubert- Graham Green to see how their philosophy …
Ace the TOEFL Essay (Twe) Everything You Need for the Test of Written
By Tim Avant. EVERYTHING YOU NEED to write the TOEFL essay with confidence. And the essay- also known as the Test of Written English- is the hardest part of the test-one that keeps many test takers from succeeding. Ace the TOEFL Essay (TWE) gives …
A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel
By Alberto Manguel. This study of the history of reading goes from the earliest examples of the clay tablets and cuneiform of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt via the invention of printing in the 15th century to the birth of a mass reading public …
Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary
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By . Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary is an up-to-date, easy-reference dictionary with key GCSE curriculum words highlighted and a practical and fun supplement covering key vocabulary areas. It is the ideal dictionary for learners of …
Collins Easy Learning Mandarin Chinese Dictionary
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Collins Easy Learning Chinese Dictionary is up to date and easy to use -- the ideal dictionary for learners of Mandarin Chinese of all ages. Collins Easy Learning Chinese Dictionary is designed for anyone who is starting to learn Chinese. The …