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The Collins Cobuild Pocket English-English-Hindi Dictionary is a brand new, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English. This dictionary covers all the essential words and phrases that students need to learn. The definitions are written in full sentences, using simple language, and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. Additional help is provided by the thousands of Hindi translations. Every sense, phrase and phrasal verb has a Hindi translation, which acts as a stepping stone from the student's first language to the wealth of information contained in the dictionary. With hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, the Cobuild Pocket English-English-Hindi Dictionary is ideal for learners of English. |
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The Collins Cobuild Pocket English-English-Urdu Dictionary is a brand new, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English. This dictionary covers all the essential words and phrases that students need to learn. The definitions are written in full sentences, using simple language, and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. Additional help is provided by the thousands of Urdu translations. Every sense, phrase and phrasal verb has an Urdu translation, which acts as a stepping stone from the student's first language to the wealth of information contained in the dictionary. With hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, the Cobuild Pocket English-English-Urdu Dictionary is ideal for learners of English. |
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This new first edition of the Collins Essential Chinese Dictionary has been specially designed to meet the needs of learners of both Chinese and English. A clear layout, up-to-date coverage of everyday words and phrases and a user-friendly language supplement make this dictionary the ideal portable companion. Collins Essential Chinese Dictionary has been written for all those learning Chinese or English for study or for travel. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. |
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This pack — containing an Easy Learning Gem Phrasebook and CD — provides the opportunity to hear and practise the language. The phrases are kept short and simple so that by listening two or three times, you can pick up the essentials of the French language. In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Easy Learning French CD Pack with an accompanying CD to help you hear and practise the language for real, the right word will always be at your fingertips. This indispensable multimedia language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up everyday on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine. |
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With Collins Gem Easy Learning Portuguese phrasebook you will sound and speak like a native. It's ideal for practicing pronunciation, listening comprehension and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. Gem Portuguese will give you the right word at the right time — every time. In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Easy Learning Portuguese phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips. This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up everyday on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine. |
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Collins Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus offers three books in one — a combined dictionary and thesaurus in colour, plus a useful spelling and punctuation supplement. Its handy size and up-to-date content make it an essential one-stop English reference source. Collins Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus provides up-to-date language coverage in a portable format. The dictionary text provides clear, straightforward definitions reflecting today's language, while the matching thesaurus text gives a generous choice of synonyms, plus highlighted antonyms for key entries. In addition to the wide range of alternative and opposite words, it also has a handy and practical supplement on punctuation and spelling rules. With colour headwords and spellings, Collins Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus helps you find exactly what you want — and fast. Ideal for anyone on the move, its handy size means you can take it with you, wherever you go. So you'll never be at a loss for words again! |
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Collins Scrabblea Lists will help you learn more words to improve your game, whether you're looking to become the next World Scrabble Champion or just to turn the tables on that friend or relation who always seems to beat you! Based on Collins Scrabble Tournament and Club Word List — the most comprehensive Scrabble wordlist ever — words are sorted by length and by type, providing a quick and easy reference point. There are also lists of useful suffixes, prefixes, anagrams, unusual letter combinations, and high-scoring words — all designed to help players get the most from their game. This invaluable tactics manual is clearly presented, helping players to learn groups of words easily and to spot every opportunity to maximise their Scrabble score. Collins Scrabble Lists is compiled by some of the world's top players and endorsed by Mattel, and is an essential reference for all keen Scrabble players. SCRABBLEa is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd, a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. A(c) 2008 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
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Nearly every Scrabble(t) player has been involved in a dispute over which words are acceptable on a Scrabble board. Now you can settle all those squabbles with the latest official wordlist from Collins — the authority on Scrabble. Compiled using the Collins corpus — the world's largest language database — Collins Scrabble Words is the most comprehensive Scrabble wordlist ever, including World English from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA brought together in a single list. With over a quarter of a million permissible words, including inflected forms, Collins Scrabble Words is the most extensive word list ever published and is the ideal adjudication tool for anyone playing Scrabble. Collins Scrabble Words is endorsed by Mattel and is an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen tournament players to families playing with children. SCRABBLE(t) is a registered trademark of J. W, Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. A(c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
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Q: What's inside this book? A: More than 200 brand new quizzes covering everything from pop stars to death stars . The rounds are a mixture of themed and potluck and the questions go from friendly teasers to ones that will scramble even an egghead's brains. Q: Who is it for? A: You, your mum, your dad, your family and friends, the man down the road and two halves of the crowd at your local. Each quiz provides good clean fun for all. The answers are quick and easy to find so that anyone can pick this up and become a quiz master. |
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This new edition of the Collins Robert Concise French Dictionary has been fully revised and updated. Thousands of new words, a fresh new colour design, and updated supplements on communication, educational systems and famous people of the French and English-speaking worlds make this the perfect dictionary for use at college, home or work. The Collins Robert Concise French Dictionary is designed for students and professionals using French in the course of their work. The Collins Concise French Dictionary uses Collins' unique multi-million word databases of French and English to ensure that the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. |
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Every word counts! An essential resource for all Scrabble players. This major new edition of Collins Scrabble Dictionary is fully updated to include all the words of up to nine letters in the latest official Scrabble word list, and allows players to settle disputes over the eligibility of words. This book includes all playable words of two to nine letters in length, in one easy-to-follow straight alphabetical list. The short definitions, given for every word listed, have been updated for this new edition, and allow players to check meanings of words without having to consult a secondary dictionary. Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen, regular players to families playing with children. SCRABBLE(t) is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.(c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
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Play to win! An essential resource for all Scrabble players and an ideal gift for family and friends. This attractively packaged edition of the Collins Scrabble Dictionary is the ideal gift for family and friends who play Scrabble. With short definitions for every word listed, players can check meanings of words without having to consult a secondary dictionary. Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen, regular players to families playing with children. |
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Calling all word search wizards! Here are over 200 astounding new puzzles that will have you hunting for hours. Inside you'll find a wonderful world of themed word searches to explore, with some real brain teasers along the way. Whether you're playing at home with a cup of tea, on the train, or lounging by a sunny pool: these are the puzzles for you! So sit back, relax, and prepare for a non-stop word search extravaganza! |
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Calling all word search wizards! Here are over 200 astounding new puzzles to set your wits against. Inside you'll find a wonderful world of themed word searches to explore, with some real brain teasers along the way. Whether you're playing at home with a cup of tea, on the train, or lounging by a sunny pool: these are the puzzles for you! So sit back, relax, and prepare for a non-stop word search extravaganza! |
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Collins Puzzler's Dictionary is a complete reference for word game lovers. This unique compendium includes a comprehensive dictionary, crossword wordlists, the most important words in Scrabble, and a wealth of crossword-solving information. Puzzlers need never be puzzled again! The compendium as a whole is organized alphabetically, making it easy and quick to use. Standard dictionary entries are augmented with information on difficult pronunciations and irregular spellings, as well as idioms, phrases, and etymologies. Key words for use in Scrabble are highlighted, particularly those of two or three letters in length and those using the power tiles J, Q, X, and Z. Collins Puzzler's Dictionary also contains a lifetime's crossword-solving knowledge from Anne Bradford, the nation's number one wordsmith, from her bestselling Bradford's Crossword Solver's Dictionary and Bradford's Crossword Lists. |
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he Collins German Concise Dictionary has been revised to cover all the latest vocabulary, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced learners of German. Customers who buy this book get free access to Collins Concise German Dictionary Online. With 190,000 references, the Collins Concise German Dictionary is designed for students and professionals using German in the course of their work. It draws on Collins' unique multi million word databases to ensure that the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. |
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The Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary has been revised and updated to cover all the latest vocabulary, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced learners of Spanish. Customers who buy this book get free access to Collins Concise Spanish Dictionary Online This eighth edition of Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary is designed for students and professionals using Spanish in the course of their work or study. It draws on Collins' unique databases of Spanish and English to ensure that the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. |
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200 cracking quizzes to test how well you know your cricket. Some questions are rank long hops begging to be hit for six; others will have all but the finest minds stumped. Covering test cricket, ODIs, twenty20, county cricket, the IPL and great players and fixtures from the past, this is a must have book for cricket lovers of all ages. |
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Designed to accompany the widely acclaimed Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning French Grammar and Practice offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of French with dozens of exercises. Collins Easy Learning French Grammar and Practice has been designed for all those learning French at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points and hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. Collins Easy Learning French Grammar and Practice also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model. |
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An exciting addition to the Easy Learning range, Easy Learning French Idioms is a unique guide to communicating in French. It will help learners to discover expressions and idioms to make their French more natural and fluent, while developing awareness of French culture. Collins Easy Learning French Idioms is designed for learners of French of all ages, whether you are learning at school, in evening classes, for business or to go on holiday. The text consists of 250 quirky and interesting French idioms which are arranged into different themes, and are given with simple example phrases to show them in context. Clear and concise language notes provide information on the meaning and background of some idioms, while handy culture notes help explain any cultural differences. Combined with a text which has a selection of illustrations, the Collins Easy Learning French Idioms takes you beyond beginners level and expands your knowledge of frequently-used, natural French expressions. |
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