Children's Political World Wall Map from Collins, size 90 x 60 cm (3ft x 2ft approx), a bright a colourful introduction recognizing different continents & countries, with an additional sheet of 70 stickers of flags & pictures. Countries are in different colours, but grouped within the same colour range for easy recognition of the continents. Capital cities are marked in most countries. Brief notes about each continent are annotated with pictures. The map is laminated & can be written on with suitable marker pens. The map comes with an A4 sheet of 70 paper stickers providing a selection of flags & pictures associated with various locations. ...

Harper Collins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ` Welcome, O life! I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience & to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.` Autobiographical in tone, Joyce`s tale of Stephen Dedalus` journey into adulthood explores the intellectual & moral development of an artist as he struggles to overcome the ingrained Catholic consciousness of his childhood
- a family life governed by Irish history, religion & politics. Realistic & innovative in its approach, the style of writing proved controversial upon publication in 1916 & the character of Stephen on a quest for his identity did not appeal to readers. However, Joyce expertly encapsulates the development of individual consciousness & the role of the artist in society in what is considered one of his greatest works.
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This photographic guide describes almost all the mammals, birds & butterflies likely to encountered by the keen amateur naturalist in Britain, as well as all the common flowers, trees & shrubs. It also

Includes:: a few unusual species of plants & animals.

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Collins Complete Edition World Atlas has a main body of over 140 pages of highly detailed reference atlas mapping, plus a wide range of topical world maps on subjects such as land cover, economy & wealth, climate & conflicts. The atlas comes with thousands of facts & statistics, as well as a specific World States & Territories section that features country data, flags & information. Glossy satellite imaging pictures & an illustrated geographical dictionary are also included. A notably large quantity of significant road & rail networks are shown, as are airports, airfields & even canals & officially recognised tracks. Rivers, lakes & other notable water features are shown, including those with seasonal variations. Cities & towns are indicated according to population size & national & administrative significance. National & administrative boundaries are marked
- including those disputed
- & even ceasefire lines are shown. National parks & reserves are demarcated & sites of specific interest are pinpointed. Relief shading is given according to a contour interval scale & spot heights are shown. Maps are presented with lines of latitude & longitude at varying degree intervals, depending on what is most suitable to each page's cartography, & a letter/number grid combination locates indexed places. Cartography type is specified for physical maps, i.e. whether maps are displayed in accordance with variations on mercator, conic or azimuthal systems.

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Collins Complete Guide to British Coastal Wildlife, a comprehensive & lavishly illustrated guide to the fauna & flora of Britain’s & Ireland’s coastal regions. High quality photos & additional close-ups revealing key identification features in more detail help to identify each species quickly & easily. Informative text

Includes:: observation tips & features on major habitats, advice on the best places to study the coastal wildlife, etc.

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Collins Concise Edition World Atlas has a main body of over 100 pages of detailed up-to-date atlas mapping, plus thousands of geographic facts & figures & a wide range of topical world maps on subjects such as land cover, economy & wealth, climate & conflicts. Significant road & rail networks are shown, as are airports, airfields & even canals & officially recognised tracks. Rivers, lakes & other notable water features are shown, including those with seasonal variations. Cities & towns are indicated according to population size & national & administrative significance. National & administrative boundaries are marked
- including those disputed
- & even ceasefire lines are shown. National parks & reserves are demarcated & sites of specific interest are pinpointed. Relief shading is given according to a contour interval scale & spot heights are shown. Maps are presented with lines of latitude & longitude at varying degree intervals, depending on what is most suitable to each page's cartography, & a letter/number grid combination locates indexed places. Cartography type is specified for physical maps, i.e. whether maps are displayed in accordance with variations on mercator, conic or azimuthal systems.

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An up-to-date dictionary & a practical, user-friendly grammar guide in one easily portable volume. With cultural notes on life in French-speaking countries & an easy-to-use grammar section this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners. Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the French language is ideal to be used in school, on holiday or for business. * This edition has been revised & updated to offer extensive & relevant coverage of today`s English & French, with thousands of phrases & examples guiding you to the most appropriate translation. * A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples & translations to help you to understand French
- the perfect complement to the dictionary. * Full coverage of GCSE words & phrases to give you all the help you need when revising for your exams. * The new, clear layout gives the text a contemporary feel, & along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that you find the information you need quickly & easily.
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An up-to-date dictionary & a practical, user-friendly grammar guide in one easily portable volume. With cultural notes on life in Spanish-speaking countries & an easy-to-use grammar section this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners. Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the Spanish language is ideal to be used in school, on holiday or for business. * This edition has been revised & updated to offer extensive & relevant coverage of today`s English & Spanish, with thousands of phrases & examples guiding you to the most appropriate translation. * A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples & translations to help you to understand Spanish
- the perfect complement to the dictionary. * Full coverage of GCSE words & phrases to give you all the help you need when revising for your exams. * The new, clear layout gives the text a contemporary feel, & along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that you find the information you need quickly & easily.
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With Collins Gem Portuguese phrasebook you will sound & speak like a native. It`s ideal for practising pronunciation, listening comprehension & becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. The Portuguese Gem will give you the right word at the right time
- every time. In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable & easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, & with Collins Gem Portuguese phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips. This indispensable language guide covers the topics & phrases that crop up everyday on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine.
Includes:: o Travel information & tips o 3000 word dictionary o Comprehensive menu decoder o Grammar & pronunciation sections o ” Face to face” sections With the help of Gem Portuguese you will never be lost for words in Portugal again.

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This pack
- containing an Easy Learning Gem Phrasebook & a CD
- provides the opportunity to hear & practise the language. The

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