The definitive fully-illustrated guide to the trees of Britain & non-Mediterranean Europe. This br&-new field guide to the trees of northern Europe contains some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced. The introduction contains illustrations of the main leaves buds & firs you are likely to find & these provide the starting point for identification by leading you to a 'key' species. Within each tree family there is a list of key species & a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family. Then individual species are clearly described & a detailed illustration is given on the same page. Covering all the tree species found outside the major arboretums from the olive tree to the eucalyptus this is one of the most important tree guides to have appeared in the last 20 years. The illustrations are annotated with essential identification features & the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast & accurate identification. There is also coverage of all the species native to Southern Europe. ...

The definitive fully-illustrated guide to the trees of Britain & non-Mediterranean Europe. This br&-new field guide to the trees of northern Europe contains some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced. The introduction contains illustrations of the main leaves buds & firs you are likely to find & these provide the starting point for identification by leading you to a key species. Within each tree family there is a list of key species & a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family. Then individual species are clearly described & a detailed illustration is given on the same page. Covering all the tree species found outside the major arboretums from the olive tree to the eucalyptus this is one of the most important tree guides to have appeared in the last 20 years. The illustrations are annotated with essential identification features & the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast & accurate identification. There is also coverage of all the species native to Southern Europe. ...

With Collins Turkish Phrasebook & Dictionary you will sound & speak like a native. As the only phrasebook in the market offering an hours worth of downloadable audio files its ideal for practising pronunciation listening comprehension & becoming more confident not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. Collins Turkish Phrasebook & Dictionary is four books in one
- a photoguide a phrasebook a food guide containing a menu reader & a 5 000-word dictionary. The phrases are short & easy to use. The language reflects everyday speech
- there are no lengthy sentences to struggle & sweat over. The phrases have a simple guide to help with pronunciation. There are also practical tips to help you make the most of your visit abroad. The new 4-colour layout allows easy access to key information. Collins Turkish Phrasebook & Dictionary isnt just for emergencies. The specially commissioned food guides describe the different regional dishes & wines. They also contain a comprehensive menu reader to guide you through the maze of menus. The audio files cover all the essential phrases needed to get by. They are presented clearly & slowly by a native speaker & all words & phrases are repeated twice. The listening material provides a chance to practise & learn key words & vocabulary before you embark on your travels. Repeated listening will ensure that you will recognize much of what is said to you abroad & will give you extra confidence in your pronunciation.

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Every word counts! The most comprehensive Scrabble Dictionary ever. This new title is the perfect reference for all players &



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Collins Very First French Dictionary (age 6+) is packed full of fun & useful vocabulary to give you & your child a head start in learning French. Based on the popular Collins First Time French Dictionary this book is designed to introduce your child to the world of dictionaries in a fun & accessible way. * 500 illustrated words in English-to-French alphabetical order. * Example sentences show your child how French is really used. * Audio files for every headword & phrase available free at www.collinslanguage.com/veryfirst * Learning is easier when its fun! Collins Very First French Dictionary

Includes:: plenty of thematic pages on interesting topics such as colours & clothes school & animals. * Complete French-to-English index so you & your child can find your favourite French words easily. Collins Very First French Dictionary follows National Curriculum guidelines for modern foreign languages. Also available is Collins Very First Spanish Dictionary.

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Collins Websters Easy Learning Complete English is an easy-to-use guide on how to write accurate clear & effective English. With clear concise explanations this book covers all of the most important points for spelling grammar punctuation & writing & is a valuable reference tool for all learners & users of English. Collins Websters Easy Learning Complete English is divided into three sections: spelling grammar & punctuation & writing. The first section is a uniquely helpful guide to English grammar & punctuation with each grammatical & punctuation point clearly described in a user-friendly format that combines explanations with examples from modern English. The second section describes the patterns & rules you need to understand & predict how words are spelled in English & provides practical advice on learning words that are difficult to spell. The third section is a useful guide to good written style covering areas such as sentence structure punctuation & page layout with corpus examples that show how English is really used today. Together these sections provide all of the advice & information learners & users of English need to write accurately & confidently making Websters Easy Learning Complete English an indispensable tool for work school & home study. ...

Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is designed to help learners of all ages build their vocabulary. This easy-to-use topic-based book is an invaluable resource for students & teachers & is ideal to be used in the classroom & for home study. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is a topic-based vocabulary book covering over 50 topics from everyday themes such as family friends & hobbies to topics for travel work business & study. The words within each theme are listed alphabetically so that they are easy to find. Each word has a definition written in simple language & phonetics to help the user learn how to say the word. An Examples section has corpus examples from real English showing important collocations as well as useful phrases & idioms. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary contains all the vocabulary a learner needs to communicate effectively in English & is the perfect resource for users who want to build their vocabulary in a methodical way. ...

An exciting addition to the Easy Learning range Collins Webster's Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1 is a unique guide to communicating in English. It has been specially designed for beginners who want to learn how to communicate successfully & with complete confidence in everyday situations at work or when traveling or studying. The text consists of 14 units each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learner's need in everyday situations but also language for more formal situations such as a seminar or business meeting. Each section contains a list of the most useful phrases with information on where & when they should be used & a short sample of a conversation showing the learner how a typical conversation flows in English. An audio CD contains all the conversations from the book & allows the user to practise what they have learned. In addition the supplement contains all the everyday expressions & language structures that learners need to speak in natural English organized by function. Each section also contains a glossary of useful vocabulary making Collins Webster's Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1 an indispensable resource for students who are just starting to learn how to speak English & want to be sure they can communicate with complete confidence. ...

Collins Webster's Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2 is a unique guide to communicating in English. Building on the phrases & vocabulary learned in Book 1 it has been specially designed for intermediate-level learners who want to communicate successfully & with complete confidence in everyday situations at work or when traveling or studying. The text consists of 14 units each illustrating the language used in a particular situation. The topic-based units cover the language learners need in everyday situations but also language for more formal situations such as a seminar or business meeting. Each section contains a list of the most useful phrases with information on where & when they should be used & a short sample of a conversation showing the learner how a typical conversation flows in English. An audio CD contains all the conversations from the book & allows the user to practise what they have learned. In addition the supplement contains all the everyday expressions & language structures that learners need to speak in natural English organized by function. Each section also contains a glossary of useful vocabulary making Collins Webster's Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2 an indispensable resource for students who want to build on their conversation skills so that they can speak English fluently & with complete confidence. ...

Never be lost for words! Want to beat family & friends but always get stuck finding the best words to play? Collins Win at Scrabble (t) is the perfect guide to this ever-popular game giving guidance on strategy & tips for choosing good words. An invaluable new reference book for all Scrabble players to help them improve their game. The first section gives guidance on how to play & help with strategy so that people can really improve their game. In the second section good words for Scrabble are presented letter by letter to help players use up tricky letters & get out of difficult board situations. Collins Win at Scrabble (t) is endorsed by Mattel. SCRABBLE (t) is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd. a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. (c) 2010 Mattel Inc. All Rights Reserved. ...