The plain guide to the clear presentation of written language: punctuation is the nuts & bolts of the English language & here is the ideal everyday companion. Punctuation has been described as a courtesy designed to help readers understand a story without stumbling. Included in this essential guide are:
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Collins Italian Dictionary & Grammar is an up-to-date dictionary & a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. Colour headwords cultural notes & an easy-to-use grammar section make this the ideal book for intermediate learners. Collins Italian Dictionary & Grammar is designed for all intermediate learners of Italian whether at school at home or for business. 90 000 references & 118 000 translations will help those learning Italian take their language skills to the next level. * This edition of Collins Italian Dictionary & Grammar has been revised & updated to offer extensive & relevant coverage of today's English & Italian with thousands of phrases & examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. * A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples & translations to help users to understand Italian grammar
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With Collins Italian Phrasebook & Dictionary you will sound & speak like a native. As the only phrasebook in the market offering an hours worth of downloadable audio files it is ideal for practising pronunciation listening comprehension & becoming more confident not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. Collins Italian Phrasebook & Dictionary is four books in one
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Collins Keystart UK Atlas is a multi-topic atlas of the UK which introduces topics to reflect the Geography History & Environmental Studies Key Stage 2 requirements of the National Curriculum. The atlas is organised into themes: landscapes climate cities pollution Vikings Romans Tudors etc. Each spread is devoted to a single topic. A variety of maps graphs text & photographs are used to allow integration of the different strands of Geography History & Environmental Studies curriculi. ...

The Collins Latin Dictionary & Grammar offers the student of Latin the essential two-in-one reference: a comprehensive dictionary & a user-friendly grammar in one handy volume. The Collins Latin Dictionary & Grammar is designed for students of Latin & is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access to both a dictionary & a grammar reference guide. * The Collins Latin Dictionary & Grammar offers comprehensive treatment of the vocabulary of texts read in school & university. * The perfect complement to the dictionary
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As straightforward & easy to follow as a Roman road Collins Latin Language & Roman Culture is the most accessible guide to both the language & the literature of one of the greatest empires the world has known. Starting from basics it covers all the essential grammar & vocabulary you need to decipher Latin for yourself before going on to bring Romes greatest writers back to life through superb audio recordings available online. Collins Latin Language & Roman Culture is suitable for complete beginners & improvers alike & makes an ideal companion to the best-selling Collins Latin Dictionary & Grammar. As well as a comprehensive introduction to Latin grammar & usage it offers an insight into the works of key poets & thinkers. Accompanying recordings of every extract are available online so you can hear how the texts should sound & can perhaps try reading them aloud yourself. There is ample background information on Roman life & culture along with plenty of exercise material to test your progress as you go. You will also learn about words derived from Latin & the commonest Latin phrases still in use in English today. All this means that with Collins Latin Language & Roman Culture youll be well-versed in one of the greatest linguistic influences on modern English. ...

The Collins Latin Pocket Dictionary offers the learner of Latin extensive coverage of Latin & English in a compact handy format. The Collins Latin Pocket Dictionary is designed for all those studying Latin whether at school or as a hobby. It is the ideal text for learners of Latin & comes with a useful supplement of Latin phrases used in English. * The Collins Latin Pocket Dictionary offers extensive coverage of Latin & English. * This dictionary

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When you open this little book the state secrets of the game of bridge lie in your hands. They cover everything you need to know to go from being a bridge beginner to an international mastermind! The book is split into short concise & easy-to-follow tips that will help to improve all aspects of your game & strategy. They reveal how to play a good defensive hand how to devise a bidding system what you can likely read from an opponents play & lots more. The beautifully decorated pages & luxury pocket style make this book something a little bit special. With it by your side youll always come up trumps! ...