Following on from its hugely successful launch in 1999 Collins Bird Guide – the ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts – now enters its second edition With expanded text & additional colour illustrations the second edition of the hugely successful Collins Bird Guide is a must for every birdwatcher The book provides all the information needed to identify any species at any time of the year covering size habitat range identification & voice Accompanying every species entry is a distribution map & illustrations showing the species in all the major plumages (male female immature in flight at rest feeding whatever is important) In addition each group of birds

Includes:: an introduction which covers the major problems involved in identifying or observing them how to organise a sea watching trip how to separate birds of prey in flight which duck hybrids can be confused with which main species These & many other common birdwatching questions are answered The combination of definitive text up-to-date distribution maps & superb illustrations all in a single volume makes this book the ultimate field guide essential on every bookshelf & birdwatching trip

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Following on from its hugely successful launch in 1999 Collins Bird Guide – the ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts – now enters its second edition With expanded text & additional colour illustrations the second edition of the hugely successful Collins Bird Guide is a must for every birdwatcher The book provides all the information needed to identify any species at any time of the year covering size habitat range identification & voice Accompanying every species entry is a distribution map & illustrations showing the species in all the major plumages (male female immature in flight at rest feeding whatever is important) In addition each group of birds

Includes:: an introduction which covers the major problems involved in identifying or observing them how to organise a sea watching trip how to separate birds of prey in flight which duck hybrids can be confused with which main species These & many other common birdwatching questions are answered The combination of definitive text up-to-date distribution maps & superb illustrations all in a single volume makes this book the ultimate field guide essential on every bookshelf & birdwatching trip

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The number one bestseller! This new edition of the much-loved Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary offers even more Now available in paperback with a clear text design users will never again be short of answers to their crossword clues! Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary is a unique type of crossword dictionary in that it has been compiled & crafted by a single author based on her 50 years' experience of crossword solving Every word in this dictionary has appeared as a solution to a real crossword clue Previous readers have found this book an invaluable reference work for both cryptic & quick crosswords & new users will be quickly converted! ...

A condensed & pocket-sized version of the best-selling Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary This crossword dictionary is the only one compiled by a real author based on over 50 years of analysing crossword clues This handy crossword dictionary offers instant help with both cryptic & quick crosswords With over 125000 solutions listed in an A-Z format it is the perfect resource when you are stuck Whether you are on the go or at home its portable size & clear layout makes it extremely easy to use ...

Experience the joy of discovering the natural world around you with this beautiful pocket guide to British trees an inspiration & treat designed to enthral all nature lovers This comprehensive guide to British trees contains some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced Covering all tree species commonly found outside the major arboretums the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast & accurate identification & the illustrations are annotated with essential features The introduction contains illustrations of the main leaves buds & firs you are likely to find which also provide the starting point for identification by leading you to a 'key' species Within each tree family there is a list of key species & a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family Individual species are then thoroughly described & a detailed illustration features on the same page This is the ideal pocket guide for travelling naturalists & tree enthusiasts alike & is an essential addition to every nature lover's bookshelves ...

In a unique new collaboration Collins have paired up with the respected British Trust for Ornithology bringing together the most authoritative & up-to-date information in this new field guide to the common birds of Britain & Ireland This unique new identification guide features all of the birds that have occurred five or more times in Britain & Ireland including all species that breed regularly in the region plus those that winter here or occur as common passage migrants The book has been written & illustrated as much with the beginner in mind as the experienced birdwatcher Designed to be used in the field the text & photographs describe & illustrate the key features needed to identify a species with complete confidence & to separate it from similar or confusion' species As a general rule the species accounts follow the taxonomic running order provided by the British Ornithologist's Union (BOU) But for the benefit of the reader in some instances the running order has been juggled subtly so that potentially confusing species are placed side by side Throughout the book there are special pages that describe the key features needed for separating different families & groups of birds that share the same habitat More than 1200 photographs are featured & many are seen here for the first time They have been chosen carefully to show not only important identification features but also to give clues to the usual habitat favoured by the bird & its typical posture Annotations highlight key identification features that are discussed in the text Song & call are useful aids to identification & reference is made to vocalisation for each species The average size of each bird is included; in most species this is the length measured from the tip of the bill to the tip of the tail but in birds that are seen most frequently in flight (such as raptors) the given measurement is wingspan Relative abundance maps are shown for every species The darker shading shows where a species is most abundant & the lighter shades where it is less so These are based on the very latest information contained within the BTO's Bird Atlas 2007-11 ...

This classic guide to the butterflies of Britain & northern Europe enters its third edition as part of the authoritative Collins Guide series This comprehensive guide to the butterflies of Britain & Europe features over 400 species depicting both male & female insects Species descriptions include details on taxonomic nomenclature distribution flight period variation habitat behaviour & life cycle Subspecies are included where there is significant variation & distribution maps accompany each widespread species Illustrated by Richard Lewington the world's leading butterfly illustrator this is an ideal field guide for travelling naturalists & butterfly enthusiasts alike & is an essential addition to every nature lover's bookshelves ...

A beautifully illustrated picture atlas designed to take children on an exciting journey around the world The atlas opens with the continents then presents a world view of countries before exploring deeper into each country & the exciting places to visit within each The maps are clear colourful & perfect for children to explore the world & let their imaginations run riot Illustrated by Steve Evans This book is ideal for home or school & finding out more about the world whilst also helping to develop essential reading skills Clear colourful highly informative illustrated mapping designed for young readers Arranged by continent for easy reference Facts about the world we live in are included on each spread ...

Colourful Illustrated Map of the World This highly illustrated pictorial map is designed to take children on a journey of discovery around the countries of the world The mapping is clear colourful & highly informative & shows countries & capital cities stunning illustrations are used to depict themes such as national emblems customs food birds animals buildings & sports to help younger readers gain an understanding of peoples around the world

Dimensions 610 X 915 mm Illustrated by Steve Evans

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The 3rd edition of the Collins COBUILD Intermediate Learner's Dictionary offers up to date coverage of today's English in a clear attractive format This dictionary is ideal for intermediate-level learners of English With full-sentence definitions written in simple natural English this dictionary is easy to use & understand The examples taken from the 45-billion-word Collins Corpus show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts This dictionary covers all the essential words phrases & idioms that students at this level need to learn & provides help with grammar & usage A wide range of vocabulary building features many of them with full colour illustrations encourage students to learn new words & improve their fluency The dictionary also

Includes:: a Visual Thesaurus which provides alternatives to the 50 most over used words in English; an Activity guide which helps students learn how to get the most out of the dictionary & a Grammar Reference which explains key points of English grammar The Collins COBUILD Intermediate Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable guidance on the English language & is the complete reference tool for learners of English

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