A workbook that introduces the most frequently used idioms in English & shows you how to use them effectively. Collins Work on your Idioms is a new practice book for learners who want to increase the number of idioms they know & be confident in using them. Each unit presents students with a selection of idioms & clear examples of when & how to use them. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will be able to remember & use what they have learnt in their written & spoken English. Collins Work on your Idioms features the 300 most commonly used idioms which have been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research. It provides plenty of useful practice with authentic up-to-date examples of usage in context & is ideal to be used alongside an idioms dictionary such as the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary. * Focuses on the 300 most commonly used idioms * Twenty five 4-page units with clear presentation followed by practice exercises which focus on showing students how & when to use the idioms they learn * Idioms are grouped into themes making it easier to memorize them * Useful notes on American English variants * Helpful study tips on learning & remembering idioms * Contains an index for easy reference *

Includes:: the answer key making it ideal for self-study * Suitable for CEF level B1-C2

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A workbook that introduces the most frequently used phrasal verbs in English & shows you how to use them effectively. Collins Work on your Phrasal Verbs is a new practice book for learners who want to increase the number of phrasal verbs they know & be confident in using them. Each unit presents students with a selection of phrasal verbs & clear examples of when & how to use them. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will be able to remember & use what they have learnt in their written & spoken English. Collins Work on your Phrasal Verbs features the 400 most commonly used phrasal verbs which have been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research. It provides plenty of useful practice with authentic up-to-date examples of usage in context & is ideal to be used alongside a phrasal verbs dictionary such as the Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary. * Focuses on the 400 most commonly used phrasal verbs * Twenty five 4-page units with clear presentation followed by practice exercises which focus on showing students how & when to use the phrasal verbs they learn * Helpful study tips on learning & remembering phrasal verbs * Contains an index for easy reference *

Includes:: the answer key making it ideal for self-study * Suitable for CEF level B1-C2

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A paperback edition of this fully revised general reference atlas in the exciting Collins world atlas range. Highly detailed maps giving balanced worldwide coverage beautifully illustrated thematic pages & thousands of facts & statistics. This perfect family reference atlas provides a comprehensive & topical view of todays world & the issues facing it. The contents include: * Highly detailed reference maps with beautifully illustrated thematic pages which include facts & tables plus a fully revised world statistics section with thousands of country statistics that enable the reader to learn more about the world. * Highly illustrated thematic pages provide detailed information on & interpretations of major geographical themes & global issues. * Over 150 pages of highly accurate & fully up-to-date maps with an index of over 50 000 place names (10 000 more than the nearest competitor at this price). * Global issues including the environment world conflict population climate change & the international drugs trade. * Comparative satellite images show dramatic examples of environmental change e.g. deforestation. * Highly detailed updated regional & world-wide mapping. Updates include: * Worlds newest country South Sudan. * Netherlands Antilles now dissolved. * Samoa & Tokelau jump the dateline. * Over 1 000 names updated. * 2012 north & south pole positions. * Updated administrative division names & capitals. * Aral Sea continues to shrink as does the Dead Sea its surface height now -421m below sea level. * Many new & enlarged national parks new railways & international airports. ...

A new fully updated edition of this popular atlas in the stylish & authoritative Collins world atlas range. Designed in the distinctive Collins style it is the ideal reference atlas for school home & business use. This is a great value world atlas with more place names & mapping than any other atlas at this price. Discover more about our world continent by continent with this Collins World Atlas which has been brought fully up-to-date to reflect all recent changes. The highly detailed yet clear & accessible maps give balanced worldwide coverage & the atlas

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Includes:: maps of the worlds physical features details of all the worlds states & territories a map of worlds time zones internet links & thousands of facts & key world statistics including world & continental ranking tables to enhance your knowledge of the world today. CONTENTS INCLUDE * Highly detailed reference maps beautifully illustrated thematic pages & the latest facts & statistics. * 32 pages showing the latest topical global issues including climate & weather population urbanization & environment. * Detailed section showing key statistics description & flags for every country in the world. * Section showing stunning satellite images. * Special section listing all the UNESCO World Heritage sites in each continent with location maps. * Detailed index to over 80 000 place names. In short this Collins World Atlas presents a complete view of the world bringing it to life through innovative maps stunning images & detailed content. It offers an exciting perspective on how the planet is made up how it looks & how it works.



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This exciting sticker book is full of awesome colourful maps photos & flags. With over 150 reusable stickers the book is a perfect introduction to the ever popular topic of flags. Introduces children to the ever-popular topic of flags. The book is packed with colourful illustrations photographs & reusable stickers. It encourages young children to identify national & international flags. Each national flag is linked to its country shape or International organization. The national flag for every country & many of their dependent territories is included. Educational & entertaining & full of colourful photographs. A perfect combination of learning & fun. ...

LARGE FLAT LAMINATED (on front side only) EDITION (102 x 138 cm 40 x 54 inches) A new updated edition of this ideal reference map covering the whole world showing the political units on each continent.

Includes:: national flags & key statistics for every country. Scale 1:22 000 000; 1 cm to 220 km; 1 inch to 347 miles MAIN FEATURES Fully updated political map showing individual countries &

Includes:: roads railways cities & towns & physical features. Inset maps of the polar regions national flags & key statistics for each country. AREA OF COVERAGE All of the world centred on the Greenwich Meridian. The map is printed on high quality paper & laminated
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If your writing is preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS Collins Writing for IELTS can help. Don't let one skill hold you back. Collins Writing for IELTS has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the Academic IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English at university. It is ideal for learners with band score 5
- 5.5 who are aiming for band score 6 or higher on the IELTS test (CEF level B1 & above). What is IELTS? The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is sat by over 1.4 million candidates around the world every year. It is the most common test used by universities for foreign students to prove their language level. IELTS is also increasingly used for immigration purposes with Australia New Zealand & Canada all requiring visa applicants whose first language is not English to submit an IELTS grade. The system tests candidates' Reading Writing Listening & Speaking in four separate papers. Usually students must gain a good mark in all four skills in order to gain entry to the course job or country of their choice. For this reason candidates will often sit the exam numerous times to secure the score that they need. There are two IELTS Writing papers: General & Academic. Collins Writing for IELTS concentrates on the Academic paper. Powered by COBUILD The 4-billion-word Collins corpus is the world's largest database of the English language. It is updated every month & has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD for over 20 years.
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The map companion to the Collins/ Nicholson Waterways Guides covering the entire network of canal & river navigations in England Scotland & Wales including newly restored/opened canals & rivers. The map identifies: * narrow & broad canals; * navigable rivers; * tidal river navigations; * waterways under construction. Also: * contact telephone numbers &

Dimensions for each waterway; * internet links. Clear insets of the Birmingham Canal Navigations Scottish inland waterways the Norfolk Broads & the London area.

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Jake Hunter is poised on the edge of true villainous greatness. With three of the six Core Power pendants in his possession he is about to unlock a mighty power: gravity control. With this awesome power at his fingertips nobody will be able to stop him from toppling the Foundation & Council of Evil once & for all. Getting the remaining pendants will be tough two of them are guarded by the leaders of the Hero Foundation & the Council of Evil. Only Leech a dying hero knows where the last pendant is & he is not telling unless he gets something in return. But the Dark Hunter is not the only one after Core Powers-a young team from Forge under the leadership of Pete has started searching for them as well. To make matters worse Jake finds himself face-to-face with Lorna his ex girlfriend [who also happens to be a hero] & tough decisions need to be made. As Jakes ascent to power continues-so do the risks. He accidentally puts the moon on a collision course with the earth. Its a cataclysmic event that will fracture the planet in two. Jake is playing a high-stakes game with the world. How far is he willing to go to complete his plans? ...