The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look & updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for keen birdwatchers & nature enthusiasts to identify the diverse range of birds that inhabit their gardens. Authoritative text & beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each bird, including information on each species' feeding, behavioural habits, breeding, voice & population. An extensive introduction provides information on nesting sites, water, pests & predators. This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, covering all birds most likely to be found in our gardens. ...

A fascinating introduction to the different habitats & creatures to be found along the coastline. With over 240 colour photographs, this is the ideal guide to take on seashore rambles. Divided into different coastline habitats for ease of use, Collins Gem Seashore is the ideal guide for families & children. Featured habitats include cliffs, rocky shores, sand dunes, saltmarsh, shingle & the strandline. The book

Includes:: full details of the many species to be found within each habitat. Introductions to seaweeds, worms, molluscs, arthopods, fish, birds & mammals, & many other shore-line inhabitants are presented in a clear, accessible manner. This portable, informative book is perfect for any excursion to the shore.

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The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look & updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for keen birdwatchers & nature enthusiasts to identify the most commonly seen species in Britain & Europe. Authoritative text & beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each bird, including notes on appearance, colour & distinctive features, & information on juveniles, range & habitat, nests, call & breeding sites. In addition, an extensive introduction covers general information on plumage, habitats & migration, & gives first-time birdwatchers advice on what equipment to buy & where to go to spot the most desirable species. This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, covering over 200 species of bird found in Britain & Europe. ...

This latest edition of Collins' multimillion-selling dictionary comes with all the latest words in both languages plus handy links to verb tables, making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute French dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages * New coverage of vocabulary from Australia & New Zealand * New links to verb tables * Full GCSE coverage * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a handy menu-reader section * Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language & cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology, the Collins Gem French Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format.

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faire, quoi, notes about life in French-speaking countries & warnings on commonly confused words. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business, school & leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. The menu-reader section is a quick guide to the most common words & phrases you will find in French cafes & restaurants, ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Also available in the Collins French dictionary range are Collins French School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary & Collins French Dictionary & Grammar Comprehensive dictionaries. Always free online. Join us at www.collinsdictionary.com

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Collins Gem French School Dictionary is ideal for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is clear, easy to use & in a handy format. Collins Gem French School Dictionary is specially designed for school students, & is ideal in the classroom, at home & during exams. * It contains all the words & phrases students will need, with key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, & thousands of examples to show how French is really used. * The clear colour layout & alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead the students to the information they need quickly & without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for. * The dictionary

Includes:: language tips & culture notes throughout the text. * Je suis, tu es... French verbs made easy! Each verb on the French side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive 94-page verb guide, with full conjugations & example phrases showing the verb used in context. Also available in Spanish & German.

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This latest edition of Collins' multimillion-selling dictionary comes with all the latest words in both languages plus handy links to verb tables, making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute Italian dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages * New coverage of vocabulary from Australia & New Zealand * New links to verb tables * Full GCSE coverage * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a handy menu-reader section * Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language & cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology, the Collins Gem Italian Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format.

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as get, some, altro, potere, notes about life in Italian-speaking countries & warnings on commonly confused words. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business, school & leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. The menu-reader section is a quick guide to the most common words & phrases you will find in Italian cafes & restaurants, ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Also available in the Collins Italian dictionary range are Collins Easy Learning Italian Dictionary & Collins Italian Dictionary & Grammar. Comprehensive dictionaries. Always free online. Join us at www.collinsdictionary.com

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The latest edition of the Collins Gem Portuguese Dictionary has been fully revised to reflect the latest changes in Portuguese & English. It also comes with a newly updated Phrasefinder supplement making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute Portuguese dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages, such as carbon footprint, social networking, credit crunch, & with Portuguese updated in line with the new Portuguese spelling reform * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a new menu-reader section * FREE download of Collins phrases for your iPod or mobile phone * Clear colour layout, useful examples, language & cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology, the Collins Gem Portuguese Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format.

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of difficult words such as get, some, estar, por, & notes about life in Portuguese-speaking countries. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business & leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. Divided into sections such as Getting Around, Accommodation & Complaints, this is an instant reference available when you need it most. Also, new to this edition, is a menu-reader section
- a quick guide to the most common words & phrases you will find in Portuguese & Brazilian cafes & restaurants, ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Available free from collinslanguage.com: a trial version of our iPod & mobile phone downloads of the Phrasefinder supplement
- the perfect audiovisual guide to all your essential travel phrases. Also available in the Collins Portuguese dictionary range are Collins Portuguese Dictionary, Collins Portuguese Pocket Dictionary & Collins Portuguese Phrasebooks for mobile phone & iPod.



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The latest edition of the Collins Gem Portuguese Dictionary has been fully revised to reflect the latest changes in Portuguese & English. It also comes with a newly updated Phrasefinder supplement making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute Portuguese dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages, such as carbon footprint, social networking, credit crunch, & with Portuguese updated in line with the new Portuguese spelling reform * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a new menu-reader section * Clear colour layout, useful examples, language & cultural notes The Collins Gem Portuguese Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a handy format.

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of difficult words such as get, some, estar, por, & notes about life in Portuguese-speaking countries. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business & leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. Divided into sections such as Getting Around, Accommodation & Complaints, this is an instant reference available when you need it most. Also, new to this edition, is a menu-reader section
- a quick guide to the most common words & phrases you will find in Portuguese & Brazilian cafes & restaurants.


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A fantastic new colour school thesaurus for ages 10+ in the best-selling Gem format. Written specially to help with school work & homework, this new edition of the Gem School Thesaurus provides thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with examples to show context for every synonym listed. This handy thesaurus

Includes:: all the newest words in the English language, plus a useful supplement to provide help with finding the right word. Unlike any other school thesaurus, with the Collins Gem School Thesaurus you can be sure you're using the right word every time. Every entry has a definition, & each alternative word is followed by its own example, helping you decide which word is the most appropriate to use. The perfect companion to the new Collins Gem School Dictionary, & an indispensable tool for any school student aged 10+. Using a thesaurus has never been easier!

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This latest edition of Collins' multimillion-selling dictionary comes with all the latest words in both languages plus handy links to verb tables, making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute Spanish dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages * New coverage of vocabulary from Australia & New Zealand * New links to verb tables * Full GCSE coverage * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a handy menu-reader section * Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language & cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology, the Collins Gem Spanish Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format.

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, ser, de, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries & warnings on commonly confused words. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business, school & leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. The menu-reader section is a quick guide to the most common words & phrases you will find in Spanish bars & restaurants, ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Also available in the Collins Spanish dictionary range are Collins Spanish School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary & Collins Spanish Dictionary & Grammar. Comprehensive dictionaries. Always free online. Join us at www.collinsdictionary.com

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