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Collins English Dictionary is an elegantly-designed comprehensive reference designed to last on the family bookshelf. Our market-leading Complete and Unabridged bilingual dictionaries are designed to meet the needs of professionals and academics, and include technical vocabulary. Available in French, Spanish, German and Italian, they include 300,000 references.

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The Collins Compact English Dictionary includes a supplement designed for word lovers. It’s an ideal companion for puzzle and word game enthusiasts.

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Dictionaries

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Thesauruses

Combined Dictionaries & Thesauruses Easy Learning English French

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Easy Learning French Spanish

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Easy Learning Spanish Italian

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Easy Learning Italian German

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1819 Christian philanthropist William Collins founds Collins with the vision of “creating knowledge for all” through his publishing

1824 Donnegan’s Greek and English lexicon is published, meeting the need for dictionaries to help scholars understand the New Testament in the original Greek

1840s First illustrated dictionaries published 1853 The Library Dictionary – with over 1,000 pages and 1,000 engravings – is published

Easy Learning German English-Indian Chinese

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Other Languages

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English School Ranges

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Bilingual School Reference

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Easy Learning in a click

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Easy Learning Audio Courses Phrasebooks Scrabble

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UK Languages

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Crosswords, Puzzles and Games English Language Reference Quizzes

A brief history to Collins – pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819

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1874 The Collins Senior Etymological Dictionary is published 1902 The first Gem English Dictionary is published, now the bestselling little dictionary in the world

1920s The first bilingual gems for French, German, Italian and Spanish are published 1971 The first comprehensive bilingual English-Spanish, Spanish-English dictionary is published thanks to the pioneering lexicographical work of Colin Smith. “A formidable achievement that provided a blueprint for any future bilingual dictionary” – The Independent

1979 Collins English Dictionary assigns headword status to more words than any dictionary of comparable size, thereby making the text layout more user-friendly

1987 The first COBUILD Dictionary, for learners of English, is published. This was the first dictionary to be based in full on research carried out using the Collins Corpus. The Collins Corpus is a database of over 4.5 billion words of written and spoken English which provides evidence of how English is really used

2011 Collins launches collinsdictionary.com, the most comprehensive dictionary to be available free online

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Dictionaries

‘If I am ever cast off on a desert island, Collins Dictionary is the book I want to have with me,’ Judi Dench

Collins English Dictionary

Collins Concise English Dictionary

Collins Compact Dictionary

Collins English Paperback Dictionary

Collins Pocket English Dictionary

[11th Edition]

[Eighth Edition]

[Sixth Edition]

[Ninth Edition]

• Attractive, comprehensive gift edition —designed to last— with blue headwords for easy look-up • Includes a new words supplement and essay on changes to the language • Covers world, regional and dialect English, plus scientific and technical terms ISBN: 978-0-00-743786-3 • Price: £40.00 Pages: 1920 • Format: 270 x 210 mm, HB Pub date: 06/10/2011

• Ideal for students and families, with encyclopaedic entries for people, places, and regions • New Defining the Moment supplement lists the very latest words • Includes terms from different fields, including music, internet and texting

ISBN: 978-0-00-736549-4 • Price: £25.00 Pages: 1984 • Format: 234 x 153 mm, HB Pub date: 13/07/2012

• Packed with language features, ideal for language-lovers • Detailed word histories that tell the stories behind words • Word Games supplement helps you have fun with language • Contains all the words needed but small enough to hold in one hand – ideal for doing crosswords ISBN: 978-0-00-729945-4 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 1280 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, HB Pub date: 28/05/2009

Collins Dictionary Of The English Language

• Specially tailored to use at home or school, including language usage tips

• Provides notes and guidance on English for everyday use in a portable format

• Detailed language notes help users avoid common language pitfalls

• Supplement provides etiquette advice for modern forms of communication

• Clear, accessible layout in a practical format

• Help with pronunciation, spelling and grammar in easyto-read large print

ISBN: 978-0-00-742694-2 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 992 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 07/04/2011

Collins Pocket Webster’s Dictionary [Second Edition]

• A comprehensive and authoritative dictionary in an easy-to-read and informative style

• Thousands of American English entries with meanings, derivatives and usage clearly shown

• Over two hundred essays on topics such as important English-speaking authors and grammar controversies

• Useful encyclopaedic supplements to help with homework

• A browsable ‘good read’ for language lovers

ISBN: 978-0-00-733756-9 • Price: £25.00 Pages: 992 • Format: 260 x 190 mm, HB Pub date: 02/09/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-745055-8 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 704 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 01/03/2012

• User-friendly and updated with the newest words, perfect for work and home

ISBN: 978-0-00-746575-0 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 640 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, PB Pub date: 01/12/2011

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Dictionaries

‘ I absolutely love the Hello Kitty dictionaries… a lovely way to introduce primary-aged pupils to dictionaries!’ Alexandra Steward, Library Manager, Sheringham High School, Norfolk

Collins My First Hello Kitty Dictionary For sale in Great Britain and Ireland only

• Hello Kitty helps children learn with this fun dictionary, an ideal introduction to independent learning • Unique and engaging Hello Kitty illustrations make turning to the dictionary fun, perfect for 5-7 year-olds • Clear, easy-to-use layout ISBN: 978-0-00-745718-2 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PLC • Pages: 160 • Price: £10.99 • Pub date: 21/06/2012

Collins Mini English Dictionary

Collins Gem English Dictionary

[Fourth Edition]

[16th Edition]

Collins Hello Kitty Dictionary For sale in Great Britain and Ireland only

• A school dictionary with a difference: it’s big, bling and very Hello Kitty!

• Includes up-to-date coverage of written and spoken English

• The bestselling portable companion containing practical, applied knowledge for daily use

• Supplement gives valuable help with spelling and difficult pronunciation

• Supplement provides essential writing advice for modern life and communication

• Based on analysis of Collins corpus, the largest database of the English language

• Help with pronunciation as well as spelling and grammar tips

• Handy portable format, ideal for carrying to school or work

• Coverage of core vocabulary for key curriculum exam subjects, ideal for children aged 7+ • Hello Kitty illustrations make using the dictionary fun ISBN: 978-0-00-745719-9 • Format: 220 x 170 mm, PB • Pages: 320 • Price: £9.99 • Pub date: 21/06/2012

Collins Gem Hello Kitty Dictionary For sale in Great Britain and Ireland only

• Colour edition brings the world famous dictionary together with the world famous Hello Kitty • Pronunciation, spelling and grammar tips and clear definitions

ISBN: 978-0-00-732490-3 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 704 • Format: 132 x 79 mm, PB Pub date: 27/05/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-745623-9 • Price: £4.50 Pages: 704 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 05/01/2012

Collins Pocket Business Dictionary • Contains the 4,000 top words and phrases used in the business world in a handy pocket-sized format • Collocations boxes show users how to build natural-sounding sentences in English • Contains both American and British English phrases

ISBN: 978-0-00-745420-4 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 352 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 03/05/2012

• Great for Hello Kitty fans aged 11+ ISBN: 978-0-00-745720-5 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB • Pages: 672 • Price: £4.99 • Pub date: 21/06/2012

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Thesauruses

Collins Thesaurus Of The English Language: Complete And Unabridged

Collins English Thesaurus

Collins English Paperback Thesaurus

Collins Pocket English Thesaurus

(Sixth Edition)

(Third Edition)

• A complete home reference, with hundreds of thousands of words to boost vocabulary • Dozens of wordlists, perfect for games, quizzes and crosswords • Colour layout makes words easy to find and a delight to browse

ISBN: 978-0-00-728101-5 • Price: £25.00 Pages: 1152 • Format: 260 x 190 mm, HB Pub date: 06/10/2008

• Supplement perfect for word game enthusiasts

• Durable hardback format and clear, colour layout

• Up-to-date, comprehensive and authoritative

• Comprehensive thesaurus, with over 300,000 synonyms and antonyms

• Usage notes help to choose the right word • Ideal for use in daily work, college, university and school

• Extensive supplement to help with Scrabble and other word games • Includes usage features to help with language choice and style

ISBN: 978-0-00-750861-7 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 992 • Format: 178x111, HB PLC Pub Date: 14/03/2013

ISBN: 978-0-00-750860-0 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 1040 • Format: 210 x 135 mm, HB PLC Pub Date: 14/03/2013

Collins Gem English Thesaurus (Seventh Edition)

• Full-sentence examples clarify words which have more than one meaning

• The one stop reference for every home, with unrivalled language coverage for its size

• Perfect for taking language knowledge and usage further • A practical format, which includes a new supplement

• Colour headwords for ease of use and most helpful synonyms shown first and highlighted

• Detailed language notes help users avoid common pitfalls

• Includes Practical Writing Guide

ISBN: 978-0-00-742695-9 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 832 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 07/04/2011

Collins English Dictionary And Thesaurus Set

• Fully up-to-date with the newest words, giving practical, applied knowledge

• Up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of today’s English in a clear, accessible layout

• Practical Writing Guide provides help with all forms of written communication

• Language notes help users avoid common language pitfalls, perfect for home or the office

• Wordlist panels provide extra material for key words

ISBN: 978-0-00-745624-6 • Price: £4.50 Pages: 704 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 05/01/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-745056-5 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 704 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 01/03/2012

• Attractively packaged in a sturdy slipcase

ISBN: 978-0-00-742862-5 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 1824 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB+SC Pub date: 05/05/2011

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Combined Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Collins Dictionary & Thesaurus Of The English Language (Fifth Edition)

Collins Concise Dictionary And Thesaurus

Collins Compact Dictionary And Thesaurus

Collins English Paperback Dictionary And Thesaurus

Collins Pocket English Dictionary And Thesaurus

(Fourth Edition)

(Third Edition)

(Fourth Edition)

(Sixth Edition)

• Contains matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page

• Get help with spelling and pronunciation of all irregular and difficult words

• Two books in one, with additional features to enrich language skills

• Designed for ease of use, with thumb tabs on every page and entry words highlighted

• An essential one-stop source of language help for the whole family

• In colour, including an invaluable supplement for lifelong learning

• Word-Games supplement for enthusiasts to have fun with language

• Thousands of alternative words and language tips

• Includes over one hundred essays on a variety of language topics

• Find out more with internet links to hundreds of websites

• Colour layout makes information accessible and easy to find

ISBN: 978-0-00-742902-8 • Price: £25.00 Pages: 1344 • Format: 260 x 190 mm, HB Pub date: 07/07/2011

ISBN: 978-0-00-722971-0 • Price: £20.00 Pages: 1216 • Format: 234 x 153 mm, HB Pub date: 03/04/2006

ISBN: 978-0-00-729937-9 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 1024 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PLC+JKT Pub date: 30/04/2009

Collins Mini Dictionary & Thesaurus (Second Edition)

• The most useful alternatives given first and highlighted • Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page ISBN: 978-0-00-733746-0 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 992 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 07/04/2011

• Provides definitions and synonyms on the same page for quick and easy reference

• Up-to-date content and clear, straightforward definitions

• All the latest new words with short, clear definitions ISBN: 978-0-00-737130-3 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 704 • Format: 132 x 79 mm, PB Pub date: 03/02/2011

• Includes spelling and pronunciation tips and a practical writing guide • Usage notes help avoid common language mistakes

ISBN: 978-0-00-745701-4 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 800 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 01/03/2012

Collins Gem — Dictionary And Thesaurus (Fifth Edition)

• Three books in one – dictionary, thesaurus and useful spelling and punctuation supplement

• Portable and easy to carry, an essential onestop reference source

• Dictionary and thesaurus texts on the same page for easy look-up, all in a portable format

• Useful supplement on punctuation and spelling rules

ISBN: 978-0-00-732493-4 • Price: £4.50 Pages: 704 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 07/01/2010

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Easy Learning English

Collins/Websters Easy Learning Complete English

The Collins Easy Learning range consists of accessible and well-priced self-study guides, designed to make the intricacies of English easier to understand...

Collins/Websters Easy Learning How To Use English

Collins/Websters Easy Learning English Vocabulary

• Easy-to-use guide on how to write accurate, clear and effective English

• Clear, user-friendly layout, suitable for a range of levels, from elementary to advanced

• Clear, user-friendly layout, with simple definitions making words easy to understand

• Suitable for all ages, with explanations on everything from adverbs to semicolons

• Covers all the essential grammar of verbs, such as tense and aspect

• Helpful explanations with no jargon and examples from English as it is really used

• Notes highlighting particular problem areas help learners to avoid typical errors

• Information on common collocations, phrases and idioms helps increase fluency

• Each point is described with explanations and examples from modern English

• Detailed look at verbs which are especially important or difficult to learn

• Clear, open layout makes information easy to find

• Information on American English and British English

• Topic-based vocabulary sections help users to learn words in context

• Clear colour layout with helpful explanations and no jargon

• Clear layout with helpful explanations and no jargon

• Suitable for all ages

Pages: 768 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-737469-4 Price: £9.99 • Pub date: 06/01/2011 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-745064-0 Price: £10.99 • Pub date: 05/01/2012

Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-737470-0 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 07/04/2011 Collins ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-746134-9 Collins Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-746135-6 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-745053-4 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 05/01/2012 Websters ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-747910-8 Websters Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747911-5

Pages: 352 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-737471-7 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 07/04/2011 Collins ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-746132-5 Collins Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-746133-2 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-745054-1 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 05/01/2012 Websters ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-747912-2 Websters Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747913-9

Collins Easy Learning Common Errors In English

Collins/Websters Easy Learning Grammar And Punctuation

Collins/Websters Easy Learning English Verbs

Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-726921-1 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 05/03/2009 Collins ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744491-5 Collins Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744461-8 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-736385-8 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 07/04/2011 Websters ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744496-0 Websters Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744466-3

Collins Easy Learning English Study Dictionary With IPA (Export-Only)

• Clear, open layout makes information easy to find and understand

• Developed with teachers and students, entries are clear and easy to understand

• Practice sections reinforce the key points in each thematic section

• Help with looking words up when the user isn’t sure of the spelling

• Steers learners away from common mistakes using a thematic approach

ISBN: 978-0-00-750612-5 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 192 • Format: 198 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 09/05/2013

Pages: 256 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-734064-4 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 13/05/2010 Collins ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-746194-3 Collins Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-746195-0 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-736382-7 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 07/04/2011 Websters ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-746196-7 Websters Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-746197-4

• Includes IPA pronunciation and interesting word histories

ISBN: 978-0-00-726125-3 • Price: £10.99 Pages: 1024 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 04/02/2008

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Easy Learning English

Collins/Websters Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1

Collins/Websters Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2

• Includes transcripts of typical conversations so learners can hear how phrases work in real life

• Contains expressions and language structures that learners need to speak in natural English

• Audio CD of all the conversations in the book and glossaries of useful vocabulary

• Consisting of 14 units illustrating the language used in particular situations

• Suitable for beginners of all ages

• Audio CD of all the conversations in the book

• Ideal for school, home and work study Pages: 256 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-737472-4 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 07/04/2011 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-745458-7 Price: £7.99 • Pub date: 05/04/2012

• All the phrases intermediate learners need to communicate effectively Pages: 256 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-737473-1 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 07/04/2011 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-745460-0 Price: £7.99 • Pub date: 05/04/2012

The Collins Webster’s Easy Learning range covers American English. Both series are suitable for native-speakers of English, and learners.

Collins/Websters Easy Learning Writing

Collins/Websters Easy Learning English Idioms

• User-friendly format, with tip boxes and corpus examples showing how English is used today

• Alphabetical index of tricky words, along with useful tips for memorising them

• Usage notes explain where idioms come from and how they should be used

• Covering areas such as sentence structure, punctuation and page layout

• Describes rules needed to understand and predict how words are spelt in English

• Examples show how key idioms are used in everyday English

• Suitable for all ages and ideal for school, work and home study

• User-friendly style makes information easy to understand

Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-733754-5 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 01/04/2010 Collins ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744495-3 Collins Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744465-6 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-736381-0 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 07/04/2011 Websters ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744477-9 Websters Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744507-3

Collins Primary Learner’s English Dictionary • 16-page full-colour supplement and hundreds of line drawings throughout the text • Full coverage of curriculum vocabulary that ISBN: 978-0-00-733755-2 • Price: £13.50 children will need to learn • Suitable for students aged 7 and over

Collins/Websters Easy Learning English Spelling

Pages: 528 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 01/04/2010

Pages: 192 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-734117-7 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 01/04/2010 Collins ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744460-1 Collins Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744490-8 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-736383-4 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 07/04/2011 Websters ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744467-0 Websters Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744497-7

• Idioms are displayed in an accessible and easy-to-use format • Suitable for learners of all ages

Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Collins ISBN: 978-0-00-734065-1 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 13/05/2010 Websters ISBN: 978-0-00-736384-1 Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 07/04/2011

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French

Collins Robert Complete and Unabridged French dictionary

Collins Robert Concise French Dictionary

Collins Robert Concise eDictionaries

(Eighth Edition)

Collins French Dictionary And Grammar (Sixth Edition)

(Ninth Edition)

• The largest on the market, with around 300,000 references • Includes cultural notes and indispensible Language in Use supplement • Contains detailed usage examples and an extensive wordlist • Perfect for professionals and academic use ISBN: 978-0-00-733155-0 • Price: £35.00 Pages: 2344 • Format: 260 x 190 mm, HB Pub date: 29/04/2010

• Fully updated, with over 152,000 references and 190,000 translations • Supplements on communication, education systems and famous French people • Boxes on spelling pitfalls complement existing tips on false friends and pronunciation ISBN: 978-0-00-739362-6 • Price: £22.50 Pages: 1660 • Format: 230 x 150 mm, PLC Pub date: 07/07/2011

Collins English – French/ French – English Dictionary & Grammar Ebooks

• English-French and French-English eDictionaries are available separately • Ideal for those wanting translations rather than definitions as they read on their Kindle devices Price: £9.99 • Pages: 1660 • EB Pub date: 01/01/2013 Collins Robert Concise English – French Dictionary Ebook

• Comprehensive guide with examples and translations to help users to understand French grammar • Over 96,000 references and 136,000 translations, ideal for intermediate learners • Clear colour layout and alphabet tabs

ISBN: 978-0-00-750174-8 Collins Robert Concise French – English Dictionary Ebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-750175-5

ISBN: 978-0-00-732315-9 • Price: £12.99 Pages: 1152 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 04/03/2010

• Intuitive navigation with search function

Price: £3.99 • EB • Pub date: 01/01/2013

• Shows English translations in a pop-up window when reading French books, and vice versa.

Collins English – French Dictionary & Grammar Ebook• ISBN: 978-0-00-747792-0 Collins French – English Dictionary & Grammar Ebook • ISBN: 978-0-00-747793-7

• Click through to display the full dictionary entry. Includes translations, pronunciation and examples.

Collins Dictionnaire Anglais – Français Et Grammaire • ISBN: 978-0-00-750168-7 Collins Dictionnaire Français – Anglais Et Grammaire • ISBN: 978-0-00-750169-4

• Two way dictionaries available separately for the English and French market

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French

Collins Advanced French Grammar & Practice

Market-leading, bestselling bilingual dictionaries

Collins French Essential Dictionary And Grammar

Collins Pocket French Dictionary (Seventh Edition)

(Third Edition)

(11th Edition)

• Contains useful supplement on French culture and people, ideal for travellers

• Full coverage of the key areas for intermediate and advanced students of French

• Ideal for intermediate learners: an up-to-date dictionary with a user-friendly grammar guide

• Index of key word topics and clear layout makes studying easy

• Contains 92,000 references and 124,000 translations

• Notes on commonly confused words to help with difficult vocabulary

• Hundreds of examples and translations illustrate each point

• New colour layout with headwords and cultural notes

• New words added, especially from the field of technology

• Practice exercises help users retain knowledge

• Two books in one ISBN: 978-0-00-748547-5 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 704 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 22/11/2012

• Large format makes doing exercises easier ISBN: 978-0-00-749033-2 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 256 • Format: 234x178 mm, PB Pub date: 04/07/2013

ISBN: 978-0-00-733154-3 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 800 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 01/04/2010

Collins Gem — French Verbs (Fourth Edition)

Collins Gem French Dictionary

(Sixth edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-732497-2 • Price: £7.99 Pub date: 29/04/2010

• Full coverage of GCSE words and phrases and links to verb tables • Contains useful Phrasefinder supplement with menu reader for travellers • New coverage of words from Australia and New Zealand • Hard-wearing, portable format

ISBN: 978-0-00-743790-0 • Price: £4.50 Pages: 672 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 05/01/2012

Collins Gem — French Grammar (Fourth Edition)

• Colour layout helps to find information quickly and easy

• Offers extensive coverage of French pronunciation and grammar

• Full conjugations of 112 French verbs, both regular and irregular

• Easy-to-follow explanations with examples illustrating each point

• Alphabetical index of over 2,000 widely used verbs

ISBN: 978-0-00-722418-0 • Price: £4.99 Pages: 256 • Format: 117 x 82 mm, PB Pub date: 02/05/2006

• Handy ‘take-anywhere’ format and clear, colour layout

ISBN: 978-0-00-722419-7 • Price: £4.99 Pages: 256 • Format: 117 x 82 mm, PB Pub date: 02/05/2006

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Easy Learning French

Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary

Collins Easy Learning French Grammar

(Sixth Edition)

(Second Edition)

• Endorsed by Edexcel, with GCSE curriculum words highlighted

• Comprehensive treatment of French grammar written in clear, simple language

• Clear colour layout makes it the easiest-to-use French dictionary on the market

• Complete coverage of regular verb conjugations • Full glossary explaining key grammatical terminology

• Written in consultation with pupils, teachers and exam boards

ISBN: 978-0-00-743475-6 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 680 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/01/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-736782-5 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 06/01/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744468-7 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744498-4

Over 2 million copies of the Easy Learning range sold

Collins Easy Learning French Grammar And Practice • Explains the essential points of French grammar using simple language • Contains useful tips and key points to consolidate learning • Clear, colour layout ensures learners find information quickly and easily • Practice exercises help users retain knowledge • Large format makes doing exercises easier ISBN: 978-0-00-739139-4 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 262 x 196 mm, PB Pub date: 03/03/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750555-5

Collins Easy Learning French Verbs

Collins Easy Learning French Pronunciation • Helpful, clear illustrations of the mouth assist students in the formation of sounds • Helps learners recognize why their native language can encourage mispronunciation • Includes FREE CD to improve pronunciation and fluency

Collins English Learning Complete French • Alphabetical index lists with over 2000 widely used verbs • Explains the essential points of verb tenses using simple language • Full glossary explaining key grammatical terminology and hundreds of exercises • Three books in one

ISBN: 978-0-00-749192-6 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 64 • Format: 208 x 146 mm, HB Pub date: 11/04/2013

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Collins Easy Learning French Verbs and Practice

(Second Edition)

• FREE verb wheel covers the most useful French verbs • Shows all major tenses of the most important verbs in French • Hundreds of examples show how each verb is used

• Easy-to-understand guide to French verbs with hundreds of exercises ISBN: 978-0-00-736974-4 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 06/01/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744469-4 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744499-1

• Alphabetical index lists over 2000 widely used verbs • Thousands of examples of real French illustrate clearly how each verb is used

ISBN: 978-0-00-745008-4 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 262 x 196 mm, PB Pub date: 05/04/2012

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Easy Learning French

Collins Easy Learning French Idioms

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• Includes 250 quirky and interesting idioms arranged into different themes

• Clear, colour layout makes it the easiest-to-use French dictionary on the market

• Usage notes on language difficulties and topics pages covering useful vocabulary

• Contains grammar and verb supplements and a comprehensive list of relevant vocabulary

• Useful sample phrases illustrate the idioms in context, allowing for more natural sounding French

• Includes section on how to use the dictionary and a language skills supplement

• Fun illustrations, ideal for young learners as their first real dictionary

• Thousands of phrases and examples show how to communicate naturally

• Fully up-to-date coverage with IPA and phonetics for all entries

• Fascinating facts on French life and culture throughout

• FREE audio download helps learners communicate with confidence

• Handy notes explain cultural differences ISBN: 978-0-00-733735-4 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 256 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 29/04/2010 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744463-2 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744493-9

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Collins Easy Learning French Vocabulary

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Collins Webster's Easy Learning Complete French

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• Thousands of words and phrases arranged by topics to help develop vocabulary • Contains all the words needed to communicate effectively and naturally • Comprehensive index in English.

ISBN: 978-0-00-723159-1 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 256 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/06/2006 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744458-8 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747177-5

Collins Webster’s Easy Learning French Idioms

• A handy 3-in-1 book: grammar, verbs, and vocabulary in one volume

• Includes 250 quirky and interesting idioms arranged into different themes

• Includes grammar guide, 115 verb tables and 50 vocabulary topics covering 5,000 words

• Useful example phrases show the idioms in context, allowing for more natural sounding French ISBN: 978-0-00-743771-9 • Price: £10.99

• Glossary gives clear and simple explanations Pages: 720 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB of grammatical terminology Pub date: 07/07/2011

• Handy culture notes explain cultural differences

ISBN: 978-0-00-743772-6 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 256 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 07/07/2011

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Collins Complete and Unabridged Spanish Dictionary 40th Anniversary Edition (Ninth Edition)

• With over 315,000 references, this is the largest Spanish dictionary on the market

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• English-Spanish and Spanish-English eDictionaries are available separately • Ideal for those wanting translations rather than definitions as they read on their Kindle devices

• Includes Language in Use supplement to help communicate in natural, idiomatic Spanish

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• Coverage of both European and Latin American Spanish

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Collins Spanish Dictionary And Grammar

• Entries on Spanish life and culture • Great for Spanish learners needing information in a handy format

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Lexicographer Colin Smith pioneered the publication of the first Spanish-English, English-Spanish dictionary in 1971. His aim was to make it relevant to learners of English and Spanish in their everyday life.

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Spanish

Collins Advanced Spanish Grammar & Practice

… a formidable achievement that provided a blueprint for any future bilingual dictionary’ The Independent

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• Full coverage of the key areas for intermediate and advanced students of Spanish • User-friendly layout explains the grammar point with helpful examples • Hundreds of examples and translations illustrate each point • Practice exercises help users retain knowledge • Large format makes doing exercises easier ISBN: 978-0-00-749032-5 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 256 • Format: 234 x 178 mm, PB Pub date: 04/07/2013

• Notes on Spanish language and culture with commonly confused and difficult words • Clear presentation and colour layout allows for maximum accessibility • Contains useful supplement on Spanish life, language and people

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• Clear colour layout and alphabet tabs make finding information easy

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• Notes on aspects of Spanish and Latin American culture

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He achieved this by ensuring that the Collins Spanish Dictionary represented real-life examples from spoken and written English, European Spanish and Latin American Spanish by working with native speaking scholars. The first edition took twenty years to create, but the work invested in it remains at the heart of the Collins Spanish range today.

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Easy Learning Spanish

Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary

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Collins Easy Learning Spanish Grammar And Practice

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• Endorsed by Edexcel – ideal for Spanish learners aiming for GCSE success

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• Helpful, clear illustrations of the mouth assist students in the formation of sounds

• Fun language supplement and verb tables help consolidate language skills

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• Practice exercises help users retain knowledge ISBN: 978-0-00-743476-3 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 680 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/01/2012

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Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Spanish Conversation

Collins Easy Learning Complete Spanish Grammar, Verbs And Vocabulary • A handy 3-in-1 book: grammar, verbs, and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners • Includes grammar guide, 120 verb tables and 50 vocabulary topics covering 5,000 words • Full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology

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Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Spanish Idioms

• Thousands of phrases and examples to help learners use Spanish fluently and naturally

• Includes 250 quirky and interesting idioms arranged into different themes

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ISBN: 978-0-00-743775-7 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 07/07/2011

• Handy notes explain cultural differences

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Easy Learning Spanish

Collins Easy Learning Spanish Verbs

Collins Easy Learning Spanish Verbs And Practice

Collins Easy Learning Spanish Idioms

Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation

Collins Easy Learning Spanish Vocabulary

• Explains the essential points of Spanish verb tenses using simple language

• Includes 250 quirky and interesting idioms arranged into different themes

• FREE audio download helps learners communicate with confidence

• Contains all the vocabulary needed to communicate effectively and naturally

• Includes hundreds of exercises and examples of real Spanish to illustrate clearly how each verb is used

• Useful sample phrases show the idioms in context, allowing for more natural sounding Spanish

• Thousands of phrases and examples show how to communicate naturally

• Thousands of words and phrases arranged by topics to help develop vocabulary

• Full treatment of regular and irregular verbs

• Handy notes explain cultural differences

• Contains grammar and verb supplements and glossary

• Comprehensive index in English, designed for learners of all ages

(Second Edition)

• FREE verb wheel helps to check verb patterns • Shows all major tenses of the most important verbs in Spanish in full • Hundreds of examples show how each verb is used

ISBN: 978-0-00-736975-1 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 06/01/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744472-4 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747179-9

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Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Spanish Verbs

ISBN: 978-0-00-722741-9 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/06/2006 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744453-3 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744483-0

Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Spanish Complete

• Shows in full all the major tenses of the most important verbs in Spanish

• A handy 3-in-1 book: grammar, verbs, and vocabulary, ideal for beginners

• Colour layout makes information easy to find

• Includes grammar guide, 120 verb tables and 50 vocabulary topics covering 5,000 words

• Contains more than 1,200 widely used verbs

ISBN: 978-0-00-743774-0 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 07/07/2011

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• Full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology

ISBN: 978-0-00-743770-2 • Price: £10.99 Pages: 720 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 07/07/2011

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Italian

Collins Zanichelli Il Ragazzini Italian Dictionary

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• With over 400,000 references ISBN: 978-0-00-735515-0 • Price: £50.00 Pages: 2732 • Format: 260 x 190 mm, PLC+JKT • Pub date: 06/05/2010

• Clear, easy to read layout and special treatment of complex words ISBN: 978-0-00-736783-2 • Price: £35.00 Pages: 1728 • Format: 255 x 180 mm, HB Pub date: 20/06/2013 (Second edition)

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Collins Italian Dictionary And Grammar

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• Over 90,000 references and 118,000 translations • Grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help users to understand Italian grammar • Thousands of phrases guiding the user to the most appropriate translation

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ISBN: 978-0-00-732318-0 • Price: £12.99 Pages: 1152 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 04/03/2010

• Includes an in-depth supplement about Italy, its people and its language • Special treatment of difficult and commonly confused words, with full GCSE coverage • All the latest words in both languages ISBN: 978-0-00-748550-5 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 672 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 09/05/2013 (Sixth edition)

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Easy Learning Italian

Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar And Practice

Collins Easy Learning Italian Dictionary

Collins Easy Learning Italian Verbs

Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar

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(Second Edition)

• Explains the essential points of Italian grammar using simple language and hundreds of exercises

• Up-to-date, easy-to-use reference dictionary with fun, practical supplements

• Thousands of examples of real Italian illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made

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• Practice exercises help users retain knowledge ISBN: 978-0-00-745600-0 • Price: £10.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 262 x 196 mm, PB Pub date: 07/06/2012

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• Shows all the major tenses of the most important verbs in Italian in full • FREE verb wheel covers the most used tenses for 28 essential Italian verbs • Clear, colour layout ensures information is easily accessible ISBN: 978-0-00-736977-5 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 06/01/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744474-8 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744504-2

Collins Easy Learning Italian Vocabulary • Clear layout and 50 vocabulary sections makes finding information quick and easy • Thousands of words and phrases arranged by topics to help build vocabulary • Each topic is split into essential, important and useful vocabulary

• Explains the essential points of Italian grammar using simple language • Hundreds of examples of real Italian illustrate the points being made • Highlighted key points and a full glossary give clear explanations of terminology ISBN: 978-0-00-736780-1 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 06/01/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744475-5 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744505-9

Collins Easy Learning Complete Italian Grammar, Verbs And Vocabulary • A handy 3-in-1 book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary, ideal for beginners wanting an easy-tounderstand reference • Grammar guide, 120 fully conjugated verb tables and 50 vocabulary topics covering 5000 words • Easily accessible information with hundreds of examples ISBN: 978-0-00-732495-8 • Price: £10.99 Pages: 720 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 04/03/2010

Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation • Thousands of phrases and examples help with natural-sounding conversation

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• Includes additional supplements on grammar, verbs and a comprehensive list of relevant vocabulary • FREE audio download available

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German

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• Comprehensive and authoritative coverage with over 350,000 references and 500,000 translations • Now with new German spellings implemented and updated to include the latest vocabulary • Language in Use guide enhances active language skills ISBN: • Price: £40.00 Pages: 2136 • Format: 260 x1 90 mm, PLC + JKT • Pub date: 04/07/2013 (Seventh edition)

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• Fully updated for the new German spelling reform • Contains 190,000 references and 240,000 translations • New Capturing the Zeitgeist supplement gives a snapshot of recent developments in the German language

Collins Concise German eDictionaries • English-German and GermanEnglish eDictionaries are available separately • Ideal for those wanting translations rather than definitions as they read on their Kindle devices Price: £9.99 • EB Pub date: 01/12/2012 Collins Concise English - German Dictionary ebook

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Collins Gem German Dictionary (11th Edition) • Contains useful Phrasefinder supplement with menu reader and full GCSE coverage • Handy format with a durable cover • Includes notes on German culture and commonly confused, difficult words

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Collins German Dictionary And Grammar

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• A vital all-in-one book – ideal for intermediate students • Over 90,000 references and 118,000 translations • Colour headwords and cultural notes with an easy-to-use grammar section • Comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples to help users to understand German grammar ISBN: 978-0-00-732316-6 • Price: £12.99 Pages: 1152 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 04/03/2010

• Portable format, ideal for travellers • In-depth supplement with a section on common translation difficulties helps to boost confidence • Includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle ISBN: 978-0-00-748549-9 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 640 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 03/01/2013 (Seventh edition)

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Collins Easy Learning German Dictionary

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Collins Easy Learning German Verbs

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• Reliable, comprehensive and easy-to-understand grammar reference

• Endorsed by Edexcel with key GCSE words highlighted ideal for exams success

• Provides easily accessible information, including new German spellings

• Perfect for beginners looking for an easy-to-understand verb guide

• Concise notes provide information on common grammatical errors and confusable words

• Thousands of examples of real German show exactly how translations are used

• Comprehensive grammar coverage in clear language, illustrated by examples

• Includes a section on the formation and use of tenses in German

• Handy culture notes explain cultural differences

• Thousands of verbs fully indexed and cross-referred to their conjugation model

• FREE verb wheel, covering the most useful German verbs

• Colour-coded and easy-to-use text gives a solid foundation for language learning ISBN: 978-0-00-745601-7 • Price: £10.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 262 x 196 mm, PB Pub date: 07/06/2012

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Collins Easy Learning German Vocabulary (Second Edition) • Designed for learners of all ages, with examples showing how phrases are really used • Thousands of words and phrases arranged by topics to help develop vocabulary • Colour layout and vocabulary sections make finding information easy

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Collins Easy Learning Complete German Grammar, Verbs And Vocabulary • A handy 3-in-1 book: grammar, verbs and words • Includes a grammar guide, 127 fully conjugated verb tables, 50 vocabulary topics covering 5000 words • Clear, user-friendly layout provides easily accessible information ISBN: 978-0-00-732494-1 • Price: £10.99 Pages: 720 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 04/03/2010

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English-Indian Collins Cobuild

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Chinese

‘Inspired. At last a book that will prove invaluable, not just to a learner of the Chinese language, but also to anyone curious about Chinese culture and festivals.” – Chopsticks Club (UK’s premier networking Club for China-interested professionals) on Collins Chinese Language and Culture

Collins Chinese Dictionary

Collins Essential Chinese Dictionary

(Third Edition)

Collins Pocket Chinese Dictionary (Third Edition)

Collins Gem Chinese Dictionary (Second Edition)

• The most comprehensive Chinese dictionary; fully updated edition with 60,000 words, phrases and examples • Includes both simplified and traditional characters • Pinyin now provided for all Chinese headwords, head characters, phrases, examples and translations

• Radical index helps users find Chinese characters without knowing their pronunciation • Traditional character variants provided throughout • Contains essential words and phrases with a practical language supplement

ISBN: 978-0-00-738236-1 • Price: £13.99 Pages: 1296 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 01/02/2011

• Ideal for anyone who needs reliable information in a handy, portable format • Contains full Chinese radical index and pinyin transcription • Language in Action supplement helps with communication in Chinese and English

• Full pinyin romanization for all Chinese headwords, head characters, phrases, examples and translations • Traditional character variants provided throughout • Up-to-date coverage of today’s Chinese and English

ISBN: 978-0-00-748553-6 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 640 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, PB Pub date: 14/03/2013 ISBN: 978-0-00-744519-6 • Price: £10.99 Pages: 672 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 01/09/2011

Collins Easy Learning Chinese Characters • Provides both simplified and traditional characters forms with the first 250 characters

ISBN: 978-0-00-742823-6 • Price: £9.99 Pub date: 03/02/2011

ISBN: 978-0-00-745716-8 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 672 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 05/04/2012

Collins Chinese Language and Culture • A concise and comprehensive introduction to the complex subject of China’s language, history, culture and customs

• Characters taught stroke-by-stroke in practise grids • Characters are listed by topics to build learners’ vocabulary

(Second edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-745006-0 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 256 • Format: 262 x 196 mm, PB Pub date: 05/04/2012

• Contains essential phrases and the origins of the Chinese writing system • Cultural notes from an expert

ISBN: 978-0-00-745910-0 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 250 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/04/2012 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-7502424 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750241-7

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Other Languages Collins Polish Dictionaries

Collins Portuguese Dictionaries • Fully revised to reflect the latest changes in Portuguese and English

• Available in a range of formats for Polish speakers of all abilities • Entries on life and culture in Polish- and English-speaking countries • Packed with examples, exercises and supplements, taking language skills to the next level

• Useful examples and supplements build confidence in the language • Different formats ensure speakers of all levels can access the information they need

Collins Polish Dictionary And Grammar

ISBN: 978-0-00-729845-7 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 1216 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 01/09/2011 Collins Easy Learning Polish Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-726083-6 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 680 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 04/08/2008 Collins Polish Pocket Dictionary (Second edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-725998-4 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 640 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 06/08/2007

Collins Portuguese Dictionary (Fourth edition) ISBN: 978-0-00-733156-7 • Price: £16.99 Pages: 800 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PLC Pub date: 03/06/2010 Collins Portuguese Dictionary And Grammar ISBN: 978-0-00-749676-1 • Price: £16.99 Pages: 960 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 20/06/2013

• Phrasefinder supplement gives travellers all the essential phrases they need

(Fifth edition) ISBN: 978-0-00-733152-9 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 672 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 29/04/2010

• Quick guide to the most common words and phrases found in Greek cafés and restaurants

Collins Gem Polish Dictionary (Second edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-744754-1 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 640 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 05/01/2012

(Sixth edition) ISBN: 978-0-00-731416-4 • Price: £5.99 Pub date: 28/10/2009

• Up-to-date coverage of today’s Greek and English

ISBN: 978-0-00-728960-8 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 736 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 05/03/2009

Collins Gem Turkish Dictionary

• Up-to-date coverage of today’s Turkish and English

• Durable ‘take-anywhere’ format is ideal for travellers

• Includes a handy supplement of Turkish and English grammar

• Designed for all levels of language learners

• Clear, user-friendly layout makes finding information fast

(Fourth edition)

Collins Pocket Portuguese Dictionary (Sixth edition) ISBN: 978-0-00-748552-9 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 672 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 14/03/2013

Collins Gem Portuguese Dictionary (Seventh edition) ISBN: 978-0-00-748551-2 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 672 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 14/12/2013

Collins Pocket Turkish Dictionary

Collins Gem Greek Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-741969-2 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 480 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 03/03/2011

• Clear colour layout makes information accessible

ISBN: 978-0-00-732471-2 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 03/06/2010

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Other Languages Collins Latin Dictionaries

Collins Russian Dictionaries • Includes all the latest words in both languages

• Includes information on Roman history, life and culture

• Information on Russian life and culture

• Extensive coverage of Latin and English

• Variety of sizes available to meet every user’s needs

• Packed with supplements on Latin verbs, nouns and names

Collins Russian Dictionary and Grammar (Third edition)

Collins Latin Dictionary And Grammar

ISBN: 978-0-00-722439-5 • Price: £12.99 Pages: 640 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 02/01/2006

ISBN: 978-0-00-735107-7 • Price: £15.99 Pages: 1200 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PLC Pub date: 06/06/2013

Collins Latin Language And Roman Culture

Collins Russian Dictionary and Grammar (Second edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-720891-3 • Price: £15.99 Pages: 1200 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PLC Pub date: 05/06/2006

ISBN: 978-0-00-745007-7 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 07/06/2012 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750240-0 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750239-4

Collins Russian Pocket Dictionary

Collins Latin Pocket Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-726375-2 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 768 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 07/04/2008

ISBN: 978-0-00-726374-5 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 768 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 07/04/2008

Collins Gem Russian Dictionary (Fourth edition)

Collins Gem Latin Dictionary (Second edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-728961-5 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 768 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 05/02/2009

Collins Pocket Ukrainian Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-722414-2 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 768 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 02/05/2006

Collins Ukrainian Gem Dictionary

• Coverage of both American and British English

• Portable, durable format is ideal for travellers

• Phonetics shown in IPA for all English headwords

• Up-to-date coverage of Ukrainian and English languages

• Over 30,000 references and translations

ISBN: 978-0-00-748706-6 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 704 • Format: 111x76 mm, VL Pub date: 01/08/2013

• Designed for all levels of language learners

ISBN: 978-0-00-748707-3 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 704 • Format: 111x76 mm, VL Pub date: 01/08/2013

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Other Languages Collins Vietnamese Dictionaries

Collins Malay Dictionaries

• Two-way translations: Vietnamese-English and English-Vietnamese

• Designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work

• Up-to-date coverage of today’s Vietnamese and English

• Translations shown in examples to show how to really use Malay and English

• Designed for all levels of language learner

• Covering everyday English and Malay as well as all essential set expressions

Collins Easy Learning Malay Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-726404-9 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 1104 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 03/12/2007

Collins Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-745423-5 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 480 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 05/04/2012 Collins Gem Vietnamese Dictionary

Collins Gem Malay Dictionary (Second edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-732470-5 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 03/06/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-726405-6 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 744 • Format: 130 x 98 mm, PB Pub date: 03/12/2007

Collins Pocket Arabic Dictionary

Collins Gem Arabic Dictionary • Portable format and user-friendly layout, particularly ideal for travellers

• All Arabic words, phrases and translations are phonetically transcribed – ideal for beginners

• Up-to-date coverage of today’s Arabic and English

• Contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today’s Arabic and English

• Handy supplement of Arabic and English grammar

ISBN: 978-0-00-732475-0 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 03/06/2010

• Clear colour layout ensures looking up information is quick and easy

ISBN: 978-0-00-741968-5 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 480 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 03/03/2011

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Other Languages Collins Korean Dictionaries

Collins Japanese Dictionaries

Collins Thai Dictionaries

• Including all the everyday words and phrases used in today’s Korean and English

• Ideal for anyone needing a wealth of reliable information

• Handy, portable formats, particularly ideal for travellers

• Easy-to-use

• Up-to-date coverage of today’s Thai and English

• Designed for all levels of language learners, whether at home, at school, or abroad

• Words, phrases and translations are shown with their romanized transcription

• All Thai words, phrases and translations are shown with their romanized transcription – ideal for beginners

• All Korean is transcribed using the Roman alphabet

Collins Pocket Korean Dictionary

Collins Pocket Japanese Dictionary

Collins Pocket Thai Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-745421-1 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 05/04/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-741970-8 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 480 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 03/03/2011

ISBN: 978-0-00-745422-8 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 480 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 05/04/2012

Collins Gem Korean Dictionary

Collins Gem Japanese Dictionary

Collins Gem Thai Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-732472-9 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 416 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 03/06/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-732474-3 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 03/06/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-732473-6 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 03/06/2010

Empty Collins Gem Counterpack ISBN: 978-0-00-787556-5 • Price: Free

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Find our video guides to choosing the most suitable dictionary or thesaurus for school children at the CollinsLanguageUK YouTube channel

English School Ranges

Collins School Dictionary • For all students aged 10+ • Includes interesting word histories, grammar help and help with remembering tricky spellings • Developed in association with teachers to ensure that they include all the vocabulary pupils need • Available in Hardback and Paperback

Collins School Thesaurus • An invaluable resource from basic literacy to confident communication • An essential language tool for every secondary school student, helping achieve success in written work • Overused word section helps children add variety to their written work

Collins Gem School Dictionary/Thesaurus • Planned in consultation with teachers and supporting the requirements of the National Curriculum • Clear, easy-to-use layout and interesting additional features

Collins Student’s Dictionary • Based on the National Curriculum and informed by research with teachers • Survival Guide to English supplement gives advice on good writing, exam techniques and giving presentations • Includes a wide range of vocabulary, curriculum terms, and technical terms • Designed for students 14+

(Fourth edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-728984-4 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 896 • Format: 210 x 135 mm, PLC Pub date: 05/03/2009

ISBN: 978-0-00-745625-3 • Price: £4.50 Pages: 672 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 05/01/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-743160-1 • Price: £10.99 Pages: 992 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PLC Pub date: 05/05/2011

(Fourth edition)

(Eighth Edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-728979-0 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 1024 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, PB Pub date: 05/01/2009

ISBN: 978-0-00-728983-7 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 896 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, PB Pub date: 05/01/2009

ISBN: 978-0-00-745622-2 • Price: £4.50 Pages: 640 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 05/01/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-732492-7 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 1024 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 02/09/2010

(Fourth edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-728980-6 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 1024 • Format: 210 x 135 mm, PLC Pub date: 05/03/2009

Collins Webster’s School Dictionary

Collins First English Words

• Ideal for students who study through the medium of English, but who do not speak English at home

• The perfect first dictionary for kindergarten-aged learners of English

• Thousands of corpus examples show how American English is really used today

• Beautifully illustrated with fun characters to keep children engaged

• Wide range of curriculum terms to help students build their academic vocabulary

ISBN: 978-0-00-742825-0 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 864 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 03/03/2011

• The first 300 English words children need to learn

Collins Gem School Dictionary & Thesaurus • The perfect reference for all students aged 10-14 • Choosing the Right Word supplement helps with frequently confused words • Dictionary and thesaurus texts on the same page

ISBN: 978-0-00-729032-1 • Price: £4.50 Pages: 832 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 05/03/2009

‘A book that will be read over and over again’

ISBN: 978-0-00-743157-1 • Price: £11.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 03/05/2012

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English School Ranges

Collins Concise School Dictionary • Designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 10 and up • Provides support for key skills such as grammar, writing and spelling • Includes etymologies for words from both modern languages and cultures and more ancient origins

Collins First School Dictionary

Collins First Dictionary

• Designed to support children aged 5 and up with bright illustrations, colour headwords, and simple definitions • A-Z on each page helps with alphabet skills and ensures that the dictionary is easy-to-use • Researched and developed with Literacy and Numeracy Consultants, teachers, parents and children

Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary

• The ideal introduction to alphabetic dictionaries for children aged 4 and above

• Designed for children aged 8 and over with full sentence definitions

• An invaluable companion for any child starting school

• Word Wizard gives extra grammar, writing and spelling support

• Includes extra language support with theme pages, games and essential word lists

• Extends and reinforces key dictionary skills by showing parts of speech and other forms of words

Collins Primary Thesaurus/Dictionary • Designed for children aged 8 and over with full sentence definitions • Sample sentences for every entry show words used in context • Word Power boxes for in-depth examination of special language features Collins Primary Thesaurus

ISBN: 978-0-00-735394-1 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 210 x 170 mm, PB Pub date: 01/05/2010 Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-735396-5 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 488 • Format: 210 x 148 mm, PB Pub date: 01/05/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-735389-7 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 192 • Format: 265 x 192 mm, PB Pub date: 01/05/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-721404-4 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 72 • Format: 280 x 220 mm, PB Pub date: 20/01/2006

ISBN: 978-0-00-720387-1 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 464 • Format: 199 x 148 mm, PB Pub date: 01/07/2005

Collins My First Book Of The Human Body

Collins My First Book Of Science

(Special Sale-Only)

• An ideal first reference book for children of 5 years and up

• An ideal first science reference book for children of 5 years and up

• Explains key concepts in clear, accessible text

• Teaches young readers all they need to know to become the next great scientist!

• Packed with colourful diagrams, photographs and fun facts

ISBN: 978-0-00-744295-9 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 01/12/2011

• Makes learning fun with colourful diagrams and photographs

ISBN: 978-0-00-735393-4 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 456 • Format: 210 x 170 mm, PB Pub date: 01/05/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-744296-6 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 01/12/2011

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English School Ranges

Collins Junior Dictionary

Collins Junior Illustrated Thesaurus/Dictionary

• An ideal first reference book for children of 7 years and up

• Specially written to support the needs of children aged 6 to 8

• Progressively introduces and reinforces key dictionary skills

• Full sentence definitions and example sentences show the headword in a context familiar to children

• Spacious layout, colour headwords, guidewords and the A-Z on each page for easy use • Contains full sentence definitions and child-friendly example sentences ISBN: 978-0-00-720369-7 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 288 • Format: 199 x 148 mm, PB Pub date: 01/06/2005

• Word Wizard section gives extra help ISBN: 978-0-00-735392-7 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 240 • Format: 246 x 189 mm, PB Pub date: 01/05/2010 ISBN: 978-0-00-735390-3 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 280 • Format: 246 x 189 mm, PB Pub date: 01/05/2010

First Picture Dictionary

ABC Dictionary

[New Edition]

My First Dictionary • The ideal introduction to alphabetic dictionaries for children aged 5 to 7

• A delightful and colourful introduction to dictionaries for young children aged 2 upwards • Features a range of familiar everyday words • Helps children develop their vocabulary and language skills • Teaches word and picture association ISBN: 978-0-00-720345-1 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 48 • Format: 312 x 226 mm, PB Pub date: 01/06/2005

• A delightful introduction to the letters of the alphabet for children aged 3 to 5

ISBN: 978-0-00-733748-4 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 160 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PLC Pub date: 08/07/2010

• Explores concepts such as colours, numbers and shapes

ISBN: 978-0-00-733749-1 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 160 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 08/07/2010

• Stunning illustrations by award winning artist Chris Fisher

Collins My First Webster’s Dictionary

• Helps children develop their vocabulary

• The ideal introduction to American English alphabetic dictionaries for children aged 5 to 7

ISBN: 978-0-00-720348-2 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 64 • Format: 280 x 220 mm, PB Pub date: 01/06/2005

ISBN: 978-0-00-737129-7 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 160 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 07/07/2011

Collins My First Book Of Animals

Collins My First Book Of Transport

Collins My First Encyclopedia

(Special Sale-Only)

• An ideal first reference book for children of 5 years and up

• Contains the animal kingdom’s greatest celebrities and weirdest wonders

• Includes cars of the future, one man spaceships, hot air balloons and submarines

• Complete, detailed and up-to-date information on all the most important topics

ISBN: 978-0-00-744293-5 • Price: £9.99 • Pages: 80 Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB • Pub date: 01/12/2011

ISBN: 978-0-00-745787-8 • Price: £9.99 • Pages: 96 Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB • Pub date: 01/12/2011

ISBN: 978-0-00-744294-2 • Price: £9.99 • Pages: 80 Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB • Pub date: 01/12/2011

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Bilingual School Reference

Collins Very First French Dictionary

Collins Very First Spanish Dictionary

First French Picture Dictionary

First Spanish Picture Dictionary

(New edition)

• 500 illustrated words in an A-Z format, perfect for introducing children to dictionaries • Audio pronunciation for every headword and phrase at www.collinslanguage.com/very first • Follows National Curriculum guidelines for modern foreign languages

• Available for age 6 and up, giving children a head start at Spanish • Packed with fun, useful vocabulary, offering 500 illustrated words in an alphabetical layout • Audio pronunciation for every headword and phrase at www.collinslanguage.com/veryfirst

• Teaches word and picture association, the perfect introduction to French for children as young as 3 • Paperback edition of the popular hardback • Stunningly illustrated by award-winning artist Nick Sharratt

• A perfect introduction to Spanish for children as young as 3 • Helps children develop their Spanish vocabulary and confidence with a foreign language • Features a bold, clear design that won’t confuse young children

Collins Very First Words • Fun and engaging characters guide the children through the themes • Features the first 300 words children age 3 to 6 need to learn • Audio CD helps children to practise their pronunciation Collins Very First French Words

ISBN: 978-0-00-744747-3 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 03/05/2012 Collins Very First Spanish Words

ISBN: 978-0-00-730900-9 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 25/06/2009

ISBN: 978-0-00-730901-6 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 25/06/2009

ISBN: 978-0-00-720346-8 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 48 • Format: 312 x 226 mm, PB Pub date: 01/06/2005

Collins First Time French Dictionary (Third Edition) • The ideal first real dictionary for young learners • Contains usage notes on language difficulties and a simple grammar supplement • Thousands of examples to illustrate usage and additional information on French life and culture

ISBN: 978-0-00-720347-5 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 48 • Format: 312 x 226 mm, PB Pub date: 01/06/2005

Collins First Time Spanish Dictionary (Second Edition) • Colourful layout and carefully selected illustrations make it easy to find information • Ideal first bilingual dictionary for primary school

ISBN: 978-0-00-743794-8 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 640 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/01/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-744751-0 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 03/05/2012

• Includes information on Spanish life and culture and notes on language difficulties

ISBN: 978-0-00-743795-5 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 640 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/01/2012

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Bilingual School Reference

Collins Language Club Format: 297 x 210 mm, PB

French Club Book 1

ISBN: 978-0-00-728756-7 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 05/03/2009 ISBN: 978-0-00-750447-3 • Price: £6.99

• Can be used as a revision tool Pages: 48 • Pub date: 14/03/2013 at school or as a standalone French Club Book 2 course for 7 to 9 year olds ISBN: 978-0-00-728757-4 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 60 • Pub date: 05/03/2009 • Full of stories, listening activities, tongue twisters ISBN: 978-0-00-750448-0 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 60 • Pub date: 14/03/2013 and jokes • CD-ROM with songs and downloadable parent's notes in 11 languages • Audio features native-speaker children so users can learn accents from someone their own age

Collins School Gems

Collins School Dictionaries

Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL • Price: £4.50

Format: 151 x 108 mm, PB • Price: £5.99

• Ideal for secondary students looking for a compact, handy dictionary • Key GCSE words are highlighted, perfect for studying for GCSE exams • Based on the bestselling Easy Learning Dictionary text

• Ideal for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is clear, easy to use and in a handy format • Contains all the words and phrases students will need, with key curriculum words highlighted • Clear colour layout and alphabet tabs lead the students to information quickly

Collins Gem French School Dictionary (Third edition)

Collins Spanish School Dictionary (Second edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-732546-7 Pages: 640 • Pub date: 07/01/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-736784-9 Pages: 640 • Pub date: 06/01/2011

Collins Gem Spanish School Dictionary (Second edition)

Collins German School Dictionary (Third edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-732547-4 Pages: 640 • Pub date: 07/01/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-736786-3 Pages: 608 • Pub date: 06/01/2011

Spanish Club Book 2

Collins Gem German School Dictionary

Collins French School Dictionary (Third edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-728759-8 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 60 • Pub date: 05/03/2009

ISBN: 978-0-00-734063-7 Pages: 608 • Pub date: 07/01/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-736785-6 Pages: 640 • Pub date: 06/01/2011

Spanish Club Book 1

ISBN: 978-0-00-728758-1 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 05/03/2009 ISBN: 978-0-00-750449-7 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 14/03/2013

Collins Easy Learning: Age 5–7 • Includes plenty of guidance for parents, so language learning can become a family activity • Fun games help young children learn through practice

Collins Easy Learning Spanish: Age 5–7

ISBN: 978-0-00-729935-5 • Price: £2.99 Pages: 24 • Format: 297 x 210 mm, PB Pub date: 01/04/2010 Collins Easy Learning French: Age 5–7

ISBN: 978-0-00-729886-0 • Price: £2.99 Pages: 24 • Format: 297 x 210 mm, PB Pub date: 01/04/2010

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“More than I ever managed in five years of French at school.” Tom Meltzer, The Guardian

Paul Noble

• Designed for holidays or short business trips, Paul’s new Destination courses will equip learners with the essentials they need in just 150 minutes

• One-to-one courses in French, Spanish, Italian and German with the language coach everyone is talking about • Paul Noble’s approachable and confidence-building manner, combined with his expert knowledge and unique teaching style, has been proven to work for language learners who have struggled in the past • Learn French with Paul Noble is now the UK’s bestselling premium language course • By providing the building blocks for speaking, Paul Noble’s coaching makes it easy for complete beginners to construct sentences and – in 12 hours – be able to converse in the language: no textbooks or complicated grammar, just listen and respond • Learners benefit from a real native-speaking expert alongside Paul on the CDs to perfect their pronunciation Paul Noble became a member of MENSA aged 14, and has taught himself to speak five languages. By 30, he had devised his language learning method and founded the Paul Noble Language Institute

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Learn German With Paul Noble ISBN: 978-0-00-748626-7 • Price: £59.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 224 x 162 mm, CD Pub date: 13/09/2012

• Paul repositions language learning as a practical skill, not an academic subject, and his mantra is : “Don’t try to remember, just relax, listen and respond”

Learn French With Paul Noble

Destination Spanish With Paul Noble

ISBN: 978-0-00-736395-7 • Price: £54.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 224 x 162 mm, CD Pub date: 13/09/2012

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Learn Spanish With Paul Noble

Destination French With Paul Noble

ISBN: 978-0-00-736397-1 • Price: £54.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 224 x 162 mm, CD Pub date: 13/09/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-749287-9 • Price: £12.99 Pages: 24 • Format: 192 x 135 mm, CD Pub date: 11/04/2013

Learn Italian With Paul Noble

Destination Italian With Paul Noble

ISBN: 978-0-00-736396-4 • Price: £54.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 224 x 162 mm, CD Pub date: 13/09/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-749288-6 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 24 • Format: 192 x 135 mm, CD Pub date: 11/04/2013

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Easy Learning

Livemocha Active Courses

• Collins Livemocha Active courses comprise six months’ premium access to www.livemocha.com and four handy reference books to aid revision

Pages: 144 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, Mix LIVEMOCHA Pub date: 03/02/2011ACTIVE COURSES

Easy Learning in a click Pages: 128 • Format: 205 x 134 mm, Mix Pub date: 18/03/2010

COLLINS LIVEMOCHA ACTIVE SPANISH (GB, IE-only)

• A flexible multimedia language course that gives learners the freedom to choose how they learn

• With over ten million members, the Livemocha network uniquely offers learners access to native speakers online all over the world

• Offers learners the flexibility of doing a course online, using the book and CD or mixing the two whenever it suits them • Great for busy travellers

Collins Livemocha Active Spanish (GB, IE-only)

Collins Livemocha Active German (GB, IE-only)

ISBN: 978-0-00-737352-9 • Price: £29.99

ISBN: 978-0-00-737354-3 • Price: £29.99

(Export-only)

ISBN: 978-0-00-741979-1 • Price: £34.99

ISBN: 978-0-00-741978-4 • Price: £34.99

Collins Livemocha Active Italian (GB, IE-only)

Collins Livemocha Active French (GB, IE-only)

ISBN: 978-0-00-737353-6 • Price: £29.99

ISBN: 978-0-00-737351-2 • Price: £29.99

(Export-only)

ISBN: 978-0-00-741980-7 • Price: £34.99

ISBN: 978-0-00-741977-7 • Price: £34.99

Spanish in a click

Italian in a click

German in a click

ISBN: 978-0-00-733742-2 Price: £14.99

ISBN: 978-0-00-733741-5 Price: £14.99

ISBN: 978-0-00-733740-8 Price: £16.99

Portuguese in a click

Greek in a click

French in a click

ISBN: 978-0-00-733737-8 Price: £16.99

ISBN: 978-0-00-733714-9 Price: £16.99

ISBN: 978-0-00-733715-6 Price: £14.99

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Easy Learning Audio Courses Easy Learning Audio Courses Format: 192 x 135 mm, 3 x CDs

• These perennial bestsellers have a fresh, new series look for 2013* • Each stage contains 4 hours of audio split into 12 units • Audio-only courses provide a natural action-based approach to language learning, without the need for complex grammar • Ideal for beginners, these courses focus on listening and speaking, and can be downloaded directly to MP3 players for on-the-go learning Collins Easy Learning French: Stage 1

ISBN: 978-0-00-727173-3 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 07/07/2008 Collins Easy Learning French: Stage 2

ISBN: 978-0-00-728753-6 • Price: £12.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 03/09/2009 Collins Easy Learning Complete French (Stages 1 And 2) Box Set

Collins Easy Learning Complete Spanish (Stages 1 And 2) Box Set

ISBN: 978-0-00-734778-0 • Price: £18.99 Pages: 96 • Pub date: 01/04/2010 Collins Easy Learning Italian: Stage 1

ISBN: 978-0-00-727174-0 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 07/07/2008 Collins Easy Learning Italian: Stage 2

ISBN: 978-0-00-728755-0 • Price: £12.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 03/09/2009 Collins Easy Learning Complete Italian (Stages 1 And 2) Box Set

ISBN: 978-0-00-734779-7 • Price: £18.99 Pages: 96 • Pub date: 01/04/2010 Collins Easy Learning German

ISBN: 978-0-00-731383-9 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 28/05/2009 Collins Easy Learning Greek

ISBN: 978-0-00-731365-5 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 28/05/2009 Collins Easy Learning Portuguese

ISBN: 978-0-00-731364-8 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 28/05/2009 Collins Easy Learning Polish

ISBN: 978-0-00-734777-3 • Price: £18.99 Pages: 96 • Pub date: 01/04/2010

ISBN: 978-0-00-727177-1 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 07/07/2008

Collins Easy Learning Spanish: Stage 1

Collins Easy Learning Japanese

ISBN: 978-0-00-727175-7 • Price: £9.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 07/07/2008

ISBN: 978-0-00-731366-2 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 28/05/2009

Collins Easy Learning Spanish: Stage 2

Collins Easy Learning Mandarin

ISBN: 978-0-00-728754-3 • Price: £12.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 03/09/2009

ISBN: 978-0-00-727176-4 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 48 • Pub date: 07/07/2008

Collins Phrasebook & Dictionaries

Collins French Phrasebook & Dictionary

Collins Japanese Phrasebook & Dictionary

Pages: 192 • Format: 145 x 105 mm, PB • Price: £4.99 Pub date: 07/04/2008

ISBN: 978-0-00-726453-7

ISBN: 978-0-00-726458-2

Collins Italian Phrasebook & Dictionary

Collins Portuguese Phrasebook & Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-726454-4

ISBN: 978-0-00-726459-9

Collins German Phrasebook & Dictionary

Collins Turkish Phrasebook & Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-726455-1

ISBN: 978-0-00-726460-5

Collins Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary

Collins Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-726456-8

ISBN: 978-0-00-726461-2

* new cover look will be available from June 2013, all isbns remain the same

• 4 books in 1 – a photo guide, a phrasebook, a menu reader and a 5,000-word dictionary • Language reflects everyday speech, no lengthy sentences to struggle and sweat over • FREE MP3 and ipod audio download available

Collins Greek Phrasebook & Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-726457-5

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Phrasebooks Dutch Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-745090-9 Latin American Spanish Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-745098-5 Croatian Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-745088-6 Czech Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-745089-3 Polish Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-745095-4 Afrikaans Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-747612-1 Korean Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-747615-2

Spanish (Third Edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-735849-6 • Price: £4.50 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747613-8

ISBN: 978-0-00-735857-1 • Price: £3.99 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-745097-8 CD Pack ISBN: 978-0-00-735847-2

Format: 117 x 82 mm, PB Pages: 256 • Pub date: 13/05/2010

French (Third Edition)

Japanese (Second Edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-735858-8 • Price: £3.99 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-745091-6 CD Pack ISBN: 978-0-00-735848-9

ISBN: 978-0-00-735850-2 • Price: £4.50 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747614-5 CD Pack ISBN: 978-0-00-735846-5

• Ideal for practising pronunciation, listening comprehension and boosting confidence

German (Third edition)

Mandarin (Second Edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-735855-7 • Price: £4.50 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-745092-3

ISBN: 978-0-00-735851-9 • Price: £4.50 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747616-9

• Reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebooks

Greek (Third Edition)

Portuguese (Third Edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-735852-6 • Price: £4.50 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-745093-0

ISBN: 978-0-00-735854-0 • Price: £4.50 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-745096-1

Italian (Third Edition)

Turkish (Second Edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-735856-4 • Price: £3.99 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-745094-7

ISBN: 978-0-00-735853-3 • Price: £4.50 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-745099-2

Collins Gem Easy Learning Phrasebooks

• Includes travel information and tips, Face to Face sections and a 3,000 word dictionary

Arabic (Second edition)

Malay Phrasebook

Collins Gem Easy Learning Phrasebooks – Ebook Only

ISBN: 978-0-00-747617-6

(Amazon Kindle edition; Amazon.co.uk-only)

ISBN: 978-0-00-747618-3

Russian Phrasebook

Thai Phrasebook

• Designed specifically with the Kindle user in mind • Includes a dictionary for quick reference, with easy navigation and clear layout

ISBN: 978-0-00-747619-0 Vietnamese Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-747620-6 Xhosa Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-747621-3 Zulu Phrasebook

ISBN: 978-0-00-747622-0

Ebooks for the Spanish-Speaking Traveller

Ebooks for the Italian-Speaking Traveller

Price: £2.99

Price: £2.99 Collins Manuale di Conversazione Tedesco

Collins Inglés para viajar

Collins Italiano para viajar

Collins Chino Para Viajar

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747685-5

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747688-6

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-749404-0

Collins Francés para viajar

Collins Portugués para viajar

Collins Japonés Para Viajar

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747686-2

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747689-3

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-749405-7

Collins Alemán para viajar

Collins Ruso Para Viajar

Collins Árabe Para Viajar

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747687-9

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-749403-39

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-749406-4

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747692-3 Collins Manuale di Conversazione Inglese

Collins Manuale di Conversazione Spagnolo

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747690-9

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747693-0

Collins Manuale di Conversazione Francese

Collins Manuale di Conversazione Portoghese

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747691-6

Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-747694-7

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UK Languages Collins Irish Dictionaries Collins Very First Irish Words

• A wide variety of formats ensure users of every level have access to reliable information

ISBN: 978-0-00-744749-7 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 03/05/2012

• Clear and easy-to-understand guides to Irish

Collins Easy Learning Irish Grammar

ISBN: 978-0-00-739138-7 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 288 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 03/03/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744476-2

• Examples, supplements and exercises take language skills to new levels

Collins Gem Irish School Dictionary (Second edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-741058-3 • Price: £4.50 Pages: 640 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 03/03/2011 Collins Easy Learning Irish Verbs

ISBN: 978-0-00-742077-3 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 320 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 03/03/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-744510-3 Collins Very First Irish Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-735520-4 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 80 • Format: 272 x 212 mm, PB Pub date: 29/04/2010

Collins Scottish Price: £5.99 • Pages: 192 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 05/03/2009

• Provide a wealth of information on Scottish history, names and language

• Comprehensive coverage of modern spoken Scots

• Entertaining and informative guides to Scotland

• Pronunciations to help nonScots readers

• Perfect gifts or souvenirs for language lovers

• Nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from all over Scotland clearly explained

Collins Pocket Irish Dictionary (Third edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-733153-6 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 672 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, VL Pub date: 01/04/2010

Collins Scottish Words

ISBN: 978-0-00-726303-5

Collins Gem Irish Dictionary (Third edition)

Collins Scottish Names

ISBN: 978-0-00-732496-5 • Price: £4.99 Pages: 672 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, VL Pub date: 04/03/2010

Collins Scottish Place Names

Collins Gem Welsh Dictionary (Third Edition)

Collins Gem Scots Dictionary

ISBN: 978-0-00-729946-1 ISBN: 978-0-00-729947-8

• Scots terms from law, religion, education, and government explained ISBN: 978-0-00-722412-8 • Price: £4.99 Pages: 288 • Format: 117 x 82 mm, PB Pub date: 02/05/2006

Collins Spurrell Pocket Welsh Dictionary (Fourth Edition)

• Hundreds of new words added to ensure up-todate coverage in both Welsh and English

• Ideal for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a handy format

• Helpful section on Welsh pronunciation is perfect for learners

• New supplement gives help with letter writing, CVs and emails

• Includes a supplement on Welsh names, dates, time and numbers

ISBN: 978-0-00-728959-2 • Price: £4.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 30/04/2009

• Based on the original Spurrell text, a wellknown and respected name in Welsh language publishing

ISBN: 978-0-00-729874-7 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 151 x 108 mm, PB Pub date: 02/04/2009

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Dictionaries

Collins is the Official SCRABBLE™ dictionary publisher

The SCRABBLE™ Dictionaries Perfect for casual players, these titles contain playable SCRABBLE™ words with short definitions. Our non-offensive word list dictionaries are great accompaniments for parents wanting to improve their children’s vocabulary.

SCRABBLE™ eBookS & AppS Perfectly packaged gifts for any SCRABBLE™ player, these titles offer word lists, definitions and great tips on how to win.

Bests eller

COLLINS SCRABBLE™ DICTIONARY: Friends and Family Edition [Amazon Kindle edition; Amazon.co.uk-only] The comprehensive list of all the words you can play, perfect for tournament adjudication and checking ISBN: 978-0-00-746915-4 • Price: £7.99 • Pages: 864 Format: EB • Pub date: 23/12/2011

2 books in 1

NEW Edition

Complete SCRABBLE™ word list dictionaries

NEW Edition

Your personal trainer. Words are sorted by length and type to help you study them as part of essential competition preparation

Non-Offensive word list dictionaries COLLINS POCKET SCRABBLE™ DICTIONARY [Second edition]

COLLINS GEM — SCRABBLE™ DICTIONARY [Third edition]

COLLINS ULTIMATE SCRABBLE™ DICTIONARY AND WORDLIST [Second Edition]

COLLINS SCRABBLE™ Dictionary (B Format) [Third edition]

COLLINS SCRABBLE™ DICTIONARY (A format) [Second edition]

The SCRABBLE™ Bible containing all playable words 2-15 letters in length, with definitions for all words 2-9 letters in length

The number one bestseller containing definitions for all playable words 2 – 9 letters in length

A handy companion for use during play containing definitions of unusual words and all playable words 2-7 letters in length.

An essential reference for casual play containing playable words 2-7 letters in length and definitions for all words

Portable pocket-sized dictionary for all playable words 2-7 letters in length with definitions for unusual words.

ISBN: 978-0-00-749773-7 Price: £6.99 • Pages: 704 Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 13/09/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-726108-6 Price: £9.99 • Pages: 704 Format: 151 x 108 mm, HB Pub date: 06/05/2008

ISBN: 978-0-00-749276-3 Price: £5.99 •Pages: 768 Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 11/10/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-748687-8 Price: £25 • Pages: 1024 Format: 260 x 190 mm, PLC Pub date: 11/10/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-743606-4 Price: £8.99 •Pages: 896 Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 04/08/2011

COLLINS SCRABBLE™ TOURNAMENT AND CLUB DICTIONARY [Amazon Kindle edition; Amazon.co.uk-only]

ISBN: 978-0-00-746916-1 • Price: £7.99 • Pages: 1184 Format: EB • Pub date: 23/12/2011 COLLINS SCRABBLE™: Play to win! [ePub edition] A guide to playing SCRABBLE™ at tournament level by top player Allan Simmons. Price: £3.99 • Pages: 192 • Format: EB • Pub date: 28/07/2011 Ebook ISBN: 978-0-00-744508-0 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744512-7 COLLINS SCRABBLE™: PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION! [ePub edition] Your portable SCRABBLE™ trainer, combining lists of unusual words with handy hints and tips. Price: £3.99 • Pages: 256 • Format: EB • Pub date: 28/07/2011 Ebook ISBN: 978-0-00-744509-7 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-744511-0 OFFICIAL SCRABBLE® WORDS: COLLINS CHECKER AND SOLVER ANDROID, IPHONE, IPAD

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Dictionaries The Tournament Team

THE GIFTS

Titles for both the Tournament player and adjudicator with comprehensive word lists and useful training tips and hints.

Perfectly packaged gifts for any SCRABBLE™ player, these titles offer word lists, definitions and great tips on how to win.

Bests eller

COLLINS OFFICIAL SCRABBLE™ WORDS [Third edition]

COLLINS OFFICIAL SCRABBLE™ LISTS [Third edition]

The comprehensive list of all the words you can play, perfect for tournament adjudication and checking

Your personal trainer. Words are sorted by length and type to help you study them as part of essential competition preparation.

ISBN: 978-0-00-745911-7 Price: £9.99 • Pages: 1184 Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/04/2012 ISBN: 978-0-00-742562-4 Price: £16.99 • Pages: 1184 Format: 234 x 153 mm, HB Pub date: 05/05/2011

ISBN: 978-0-00-742563-1 Price: £12.99 • Pages: 1040 Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/05/2011

COLLINS SCRABBLE™: Play like a champion! A guide to playing SCRABBLE™ at tournament level by top player Allan Simmons. ISBN: 978-0-00-734227-3 Price: £8.99 • Pages: 256 Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 29/04/2010

COLLINS GEM — A–Z OF SCRABBLE™ [Second edition] Your portable SCRABBLE™ trainer, combining lists of unusual words with handy hints and tips. ISBN: 978-0-00-737334-5 Price: £4.99 • Pages: 448 Format: 111 x 76 mm, PB Pub date: 05/08/2010

COLLINS SCRABBLE™ DICTIONARY: DELUXE EDITION The perfect gift for those family and friends who love SCRABBLE™ ISBN: 978-0-00-733349-3 Price: £15 • Pages: 896 Format: 210 x 135 mm, HB+SC Pub date: 01/10/2009

COLLINS POCKET SCRABBLE™ DICTIONARY: Luxury slipcase edition [Gift Edition] Gift edition of the Pocket Dictionary, the essential portable reference for playing with family and friends ISBN: 978-0-00-737902-6 Price: £9.99 • Pages: 704 Format: 151 x 108 mm, PB Pub date: 04/11/2010

COLLINS LITTLE BOOK OF SCRABBLE™ SECRETS:

COLLINS LITTLE BOOK OF SCRABBLE™ TRICKSTER

Hints and tips to help you win at SCRABBLE™ by former champion Mark Nyman

Great hints and tips from top player Barry Grossman for playing SCRABBLE™ Trickster

ISBN: 978-0-00-744314-7 Price: £5.99 • Pages: 128 Format: 150 x 100 mm, HB Ebook ISBN: 978-0-00-746911-6 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-746912-3

ISBN: 978-0-00-744313-0 Price:£ 5.99 • Pages: 128 Format: 150 x 100 mm, HB Pub date: 06/10/2011 Ebook ISBN: 978-0-00-746913-0 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-746914-7

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Crosswords, Puzzles and Games

Collins Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary

Collins Bradford Solver’s Lists • Over 100,000 solutions sorted into over 500 subject lists

• Crafted and compiled by Anne Bradford based on her 50 years’ experience of crossword solving • Printed on special paper which makes the book stay open flat at a page • Solve cryptic and quick crosswords with over 250,000 solutions

ISBN: 978-0-00-747875-0 • Price: £20 Pages: 896 • Format: 252 x 162 mm, HB Pub date: 11/10/2009 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-746579-8

Collins Bradford Crossword Solver's Lists, pocket edition • Includes over 75,000 solutions sorted into over 500 subject lists

With this selection from Collins, puzzlers the world over will unleash their potential and crack every clue.

Collins Word Search • Over 200 puzzles created from Collins unique database of English words • Spiral bound to make circling words easier • Large, user friendly format • Great gift for all word wizards

Collins Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Lists (Third edition)

ISBN: 978-0-00-744136-5 • Price: £12.99 Pages: 800 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 01/09/2011 Collins Bradford’s Pocket Crossword Solver’s Lists

ISBN: 978-0-00-733364-6 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 448 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, PB Pub date: 29/04/2010

Collins Little Book of Crossword Secrets • The secret knowledge all solvers of cryptic crosswords need in one accessible gift book ISBN: 978-0-00-744316-1 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 128 • Format: 150 x 100 mm, HB Pub date: 06/10/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-745464-8 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-745465-5

Collins Word Search Brain Teaser • 250 puzzles created from Collins unique database of English words

• A complete reference for word game lovers, with over 400,000 puzzles

• Astounding new puzzles and brain teasers will have word wizards working for hours

• Over 700 general knowledge lists for a variety of puzzles and quizzes

• Spiral bound to make circling words easier in a travelfriendly format

• 64-page guide with advice on Scrabble, Sudoku, Countdown, and many others

Pages: 256 • Format: 246 x 189 mm, SP Price: £6.99 • Pub date: 13/09/2012

Pages: 256 • Format: 178 x 111 mm, SP Price: 4.99 • Pub date: 11/10/2012

Book 1

BRAIN TEASER 1

ISBN: 978-0-00-747780-7

ISBN: 978-0-00-748567-3

Book 2

BRAIN TEASER 2

ISBN: 978-0-00-747781-4

ISBN: 978-0-00-748568-0

Collins Little Book of Bridge Secrets • Concise tips perfect for beginners or players looking to improve ISBN: 978-0-00-748020-3 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 128 • Format: 150 x 100 mm, HB Pub date: 11/10/2012 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-749338-8 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-749337-1

Collins Complete Puzzle Solver

ISBN: 978-0-00-739363-3 • Price: £14.99 Pages: 1024 • Format: 234 x 153 mm, HB Pub date: 06/10/2011 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-745466-2

Collins Little Book of Christmas Games • More than 50 classic Christmas games for all ages with beautiful illustrations throughout ISBN: 978-0-00-748301-3 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 128 • Format: 150 x 100 mm, HB Pub date: 11/10/2012 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-749340-1 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-749339-5

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English Language Reference

Collins Quite Brilliant: A Celebration of British English

Can You Eat, Shoot & Leave? (Workbook)

• A jubilant celebration of Britain’s most wonderful linguistic gems, and people and culture they describe

• A punctuation workout for both sticklers and rookies – perfect for fans of Lynne Truss’ original

• Learn to tell a Bakewell Tart from a Pontefract Cake • Learn who coined the phrase “jiggery-pokery”?

ISBN: 978-0-00-748579-6 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 256 • Format: 197 x 130mm, PB Pub date: 07/06/2012 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750244-8 KindleISBN: 978-0-00-750243-1

• Introductory questionnaire helps readers identify their level of punctuation prowess • ‘Challenge-yourself ’ format activities cover origin, usage rules and their exceptions ISBN: 978-0-00-744093-1 • Price: £7.99 Pages: 160 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 06/10/2011 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-746136-3 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-746137-0

For language lovers who want to express themselves better at work or in life, or simply have fun with English.

Collins Improve Your Writing Skills • The essential guide to writing English, helping readers develop written communication skills • Ideal for students of all subjects, and of all ages • Witty cartoons by Hunt Emerson

Collins Improve Your Punctuation

Collins Improve Your Grammar

• The plain guide to punctuation, the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the English language

• The plain person’s guide to the clear presentation of written language

• Includes ‘Ten Golden Rules of Punctuation’ by a Victorian schoolmistress

• Features the thirteen gremlins of grammar, from apostrophes to verbs

• Contains witty cartoons by Hunt Emerson and the ‘ultimate punctuation test’

• Ideal for students of all subjects and all ages

ISBN: 978-0-00-728805-2 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 240 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/02/2009

ISBN: 978-0-00-728806-9 • Price: £5.99 Pages: 192 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/02/2009

ISBN: 978-0-00-728808-3 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 240 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 05/02/2009

Communication For International Business: The Secrets Of Excellent Interpersonal Skills • Provides strategies needed to communicate with business colleagues at home and overseas

• Written by experts in the field of international business communication

• Covers a range of skills, focussing on teamwork and global environments

• Clear and practical advice for native speakers of English

• Verbal and non-verbal communication tips for working with colleagues at a distance

• Helps to moderate language to aid in communication when working with non-native speakers

ISBN: 978-0-00-749958-8 • Price: £8.99 Pages: 128 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 28/02/2013 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-751393-2 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-751394-9

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Quizzes

Collins Sports Quiz Book

Collins’ new range of quiz books, in print and ebook format, promise to challenge and entertain all the family

Collins Cricket Quiz Book

Collins Football Quiz Book

• Perfect for playing with family or brushing up on trivia to show off

• With 100 quizzes on test cricket, ODIs, twenty20, the IPL and great players

• With 100 quizzes, graded from easy to hard

• Quizzes are graded so readers can work their way up

• Covers Premiership and Championship, the World Cup and great legends of the past

• Questions cover everything from football and athletics to bog snorkelling

• Ideal for children and adults alike

• Suitable for both children and adults

• Answers to questions are easy to find

• Quizzes are graded so users can work their way up

ISBN: 978-0-00-747994-8 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 224 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 13/09/2012 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750236-3 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750235-6

ISBN: 978-0-00-747995-5 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 224 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 13/09/2012 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750238-7 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750237-0

• 100 brand new quizzes with all the latest players and stats

ISBN: 978-0-00-747996-2 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 224 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 13/09/2012 ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750234-9 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750233-2

Collins Pub Quiz

Collins Quiz Night

• 200 brand new quizzes perfect for family and friends • Covers all the major themes as well as questions on bizarre trivia • Questions range from friendly teasers to difficult

• Contains more than 200 brand new quizzes and 4,000 questions covering all the main themes • Quizzes are graded so you can work your way up • Perfect for family and friends

ISBN: 978-0-00-747997-9 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 416 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 13/09/2012

ISBN: 978-0-00-747998-6 • Price: £6.99 Pages: 416 • Format: 197 x 130 mm, PB Pub date: 13/09/2012

Easy – eBook

Easy - eBook

ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750228-8 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750227-1

ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750222-6 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750221-9

Medium – eBook

Medium - eBook

ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750230-1 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750229-5

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Difficult - eBook

ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750232-5 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750231-8

ePub ISBN: 978-0-00-750226-4 Kindle ISBN: 978-0-00-750225-7

Collins Su Doku Grandmaster • 101 of some of the hardest puzzles ever created by Andrew Stuart, one of Britain’s top Su Doku setters

Pages: 128 Format: 150 x 100 mm, HB Price: £5.99 Pub date: 13/09/2012

• Puzzles are carefully levelmarked

ISBN: 978-0-00-746351-0

Book 1 Book 2

ISBN: 978-0-00-746352-7

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