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A practical affordable & accessible home photography tutor. This inspiring project-based course book covers everything from basic composition to the latest digital darkroom techniques. Learn at your own pace as this practical comprehensive course helps you develop your key photographic techniques. Contents include: step-by-step projects on exposure aperture lenses light filters colour black & white & image enhancement; plus professional secrets & stunning shots from around the world. The fully interactive & project-based approach of Collins Complete Photography Course will help you to raise both your camera confidence & your level of photography. ...

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A completely revised redesigned & updated edition of the definitive & bestselling woodworker's bible. Authoritative superbly crafted & easy to use Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual is the UK bestseller & the one book every woodworker needs. This revised edition has been extensively rewritten & contains new photographs & illustrations. It

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Pioneers in dictionary publishing for over 175 years Collins are now proud to offer the Concise English Dictionary in print & online. The eighth edition of the groundbreaking Collins Concise Dictionary is the only dictionary in concise format with encyclopedic entries for people places & regions. Ideal for families & students this is essential for anyone who needs a dictionary that supports research in all areas (academic subjects as well as hobbies sport & recreation) & study. Have confidence
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