An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles outside of arboretums This easy-to-use guide covers the 360 species of tree that are found in Britain & Irel&. Each species is covered in detail with information on how to identify, whether from a leaf, twig, bark or whole tree, plus extra information on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, what uses the tree is used for & its unique history. Every species is also comprehensively illustrated with photographs of every useful feature
- bark, leaf, seed, flower, twig & whole tree. Sample identification section: Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26m A slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young & growing vigorously. Older trees acquire a weeping habit, especially if growing in an open, uncrowded situation.
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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
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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
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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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The most up-to-date & information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar & pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need
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The all-in-one guide to using English, including all the words, phrases & definitions you need & a unique full grammar of English to answer all those tricky questions. Language notes help you choose the right word & the easy-to-use layout means that you can find what you`re looking for quickly. Specially tailored to meet your needs at home, school, & in the office, the Collins English Dictionary & Grammar has comprehensive definitions & word tips to provide help with English usage. With this dictionary you can find all the words & definitions you need, as it boasts a comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. It also contains the latest words to enter the language. The clear layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly. With an invaluable Grammar of English written by the Editor of Fowler`s Dictionary of Modern English Usage you will find all the answers to those lingering doubts on the English language. 200, 000 words, meanings, & phrases ...

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All the words you need, every day: the perfect dictionary reference for daily use, including all the words, phrases & definitions you need. Language notes help you choose the right word & the easy-to-use layout means that you can find what you`re looking for quickly. Specially tailored to meet your needs at home, school, & in the office, the Collins English Dictionary has comprehensive definitions & word tips to provide help with English usage. With this dictionary you can find all the words & definitions you need, as it boasts a comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. It also contains the latest words to enter the language. The clear layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly. This edition contains an invaluable supplement on the most common mistakes & controversial issues in English. ...

All the words you need, every day: the perfect reference book to broaden your knowledge of English, & is ideal for everyday use, at home, in the office or at school. Drawn from Collins` 4.5-billion-word database of today`s English, Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus combines a comprehensive dictionary with all the alternatives & opposites the user needs. The book is designed for ease of use, with thumb tabs on every page & all entry words highlighted in bold. This layout means that you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible. ...