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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Power, corruption and betrayal are at the heart of Shakespeare's most well-known historical and political drama. As Julius Caesar moves closer to securing power for himself and is perceived by some as a threat to Roman citizens, his senators plot to bring about his downfall. Caesar's assassination leads to civil war rather than peace and the play explores the subsequent deaths of the conspirators Brutus and Cassius. Shakespeare's contemporaries would have spotted the playwright's attempts to use the shift from republican to imperial Rome to highlight the political situation of the Elizabethans at the time. Featuring some of the most powerfully resonant and rousing speeches of any of Shakespeare's plays, Julius Caesar remains one of his most well-loved historical tragedies. |
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'I here present you, courteous reader, with the record of a remarkable period in my life...' The Confessions of an English Opium Eater is both a classic of the English autobiographical genre and a hard-nosed study of the effects of drugs on an artistic mind. A close associate of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the brilliant but troubled de Quincey recounts both the pleasures and pain of opium addiction in captivating prose. The result is by turns enlightened, nightmarish and witty — a faithful mirror of the drug itself. |
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Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today's language and usage. Clear presentation and colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format. Features include: All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi in English, and faccina, riscrivibile in Italian; Full GCSE coverage; An in-depth and up-to-date supplement with information about Italy, its people and its language to help you take your learning to the next level; Help with Italian verbs; Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, di, fare, notes about life in Italian-speaking countries and warnings on commonly confused words. An in-depth and up-to-date supplement helps you to develop your knowledge of Italian and your confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to guide you. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Italy, its people and other Italian-speaking countries. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common Italian verbs and give examples of how these are used. Also available in the Collins Italian dictionary range are Collins Italian School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning Italian Dictionary, Collins Italian Dictionary & Grammar and Collins Italian Phrasebooks for mobile phone and iPod. |
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Collins Italian Dictionary and Grammar is an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. Colour headwords, cultural notes and 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 and 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 and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and Italian with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help users to understand Italian grammar — the perfect complement to the dictionary. The clear Collins typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily. Some of the other titles available in the Collins Italian dictionary range are Collins Gem Italian Dictionary, Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary, and Collins Concise Italian Dictionary — giving users all the help they need. |
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Collins Easy Learning German Dictionary is an up-to-date, easy-reference dictionary with key GCSE curriculum words highlighted and a practical and fun supplement covering key vocabulary areas. It is the ideal dictionary for learners of German of all ages, but especially for those aiming for GCSE exam success. The bestselling Collins Easy Learning German Dictionary is designed for all learners of German, whether you are learning for your GCSE exams at school, in an evening class, for business or to go on holiday. The entries cover everyday German and English (including all essential set expressions) and key curriculum words are highlighted to help with exam preparation. It is also fully endorsed by the exam board, Edexcel. Clear and concise language notes provide information on common grammatical errors and confusable words, while handy culture notes explain cultural differences. German verbs are cross-referred to comprehensive verb tables, helping you find all the German verb forms you need. Combined with a text which is colour-coded and very easy to navigate, the Collins Easy Learning German Dictionary gives a solid foundation for German language learning. Get it right: thousands of examples of real German show you exactly how translations are used. Get there fast: clear colour layout takes you quickly to the words you want, with key GCSE vocabulary flagged for rapid identification. Have confidence: a fun, practical supplement focuses on key exam vocabulary and helps you to use written and spoken German correctly. |
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Hugely ambitious in its historical focus and vast geographical scope, Antony and Cleopatra is one of Shakespeare's most astonishing tragedies. The drama centres on the relationships between his main protagonists, Octavius Ceasar, Mark Antony and Cleopatra and the highly charged affair between Mark Antony and the Egyptian queen that forms the backdrop to the pervading theme of struggle between East and West throughout the play. The internal battle of personal emotion and duty that Antony experiences, and the dynamics of power and sexuality portrayed by Cleopatra give the play its dramatic tension. Rich and complex in its language and poetic in tone, Shakespeare shows how the politics of Rome ultimately cause disaster for a man who is torn between reason and passion. |
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Collins Primary French Dictionary is ideal for young learners of French as their first REAL dictionary. It offers detailed coverage of key French and English vocabulary in an attractive, colourful and easy-to-use format. Collins Primary French Dictionary has been designed specifically to meet the needs of children learning French, particularly in primary school. It has also been written to give support to teachers who may be faced with the challenge of teaching French to young children for the first time. |
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Complete, detailed and up-to-date information on all the most important topics. Difficult ideas are broken down and explained, with valuable information on every page. Written by experts, this encyclopaedia goes all the way from dinosaurs, ancient civilizations and planet earth to space travel and the stars. This brightly illustrated and engaging book will give hours of pleasure as well as help with school work and projects. Find out about it all with Collins. Part of the 'My First' series of reference books for young readers. |
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Meet Tyrannosaurus rex and lots of other dinosaurs in this first introduction to dinosaurs. Fantastic images of many favourite dinosaurs to capture the imagination of young readers. Clear and easy-to follow language makes this high interest subject accessible and fun. Part of 'My First' series of reference books for young readers. |
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Let Collins take you on a journey inside your amazing body. Fun and fact-filled, this is the book for you if you want to know everything about how your body works. This brightly illustrated and engaging book will give hours of pleasure as well as help with school work and projects. Find out about it all with Collins. Part of the 'My First' series of reference books for young readers. |
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Explore the world's most fascinating landscapes, buildings and structures. This brightly illustrated and engaging book introduces young readers to ancient pyramids, lost cities, beautiful palaces and amazing natural features. It provides hours of pleasure as well as help with school work and projects. Part of the 'My First' series of reference books for young readers. |
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My First Book of World Flags introduces children to the ever-popular topic of flags. The book is packed with colourful illustrations and photographs. It encourages young children to identify national and international flags. Each national flag is linked to its country shape or International organisation. Includes flags for every country and many of their dependent territories. Educational and entertaining, and full of colourful photographs. Supporting facts and quizzes. Part of the 'Collins My First' series of reference books for young readers. |
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My First Atlas is an Illustrated pictorial atlas which takes children on a journey of discovery around the countries of the World. The atlas is clear, colourful and highly informative. Topics are introduced globally to explain simply the use of illustrations selected on the regional mapping. Mapping is arranged by continent for easy reference, each map is packed with useful statistics and fascinating facts about the world we live in. Educational and entertaining, and full of colourful photographs. Supporting facts and quizzes. Part of the 'Collins My First' series of reference books for young readers. |
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Mapstart 2 is part of a structured map skills course which uses a simple colourful layout to introduce young pupils to using and drawing maps and plans. Mapstart 2, a course for 7-11 year olds, helps develop the basic skills of map work in Mapstart 1, by introducing the nature and characteristics of plans and maps. Atlas maps of the UK, Europe and the World are introduced for the first time. The atlas deals with the concepts of Perspective, Symbols and keys, Varieties of maps, Direction and location, Scale and measurement. It has been designed with the following purposes in mind: * to reinforce and extend children's experience, understanding and use of maps; * to extend understanding of mapping and spatial vocabulary; * to extend use of mapskills, including reading aerial photos, using symbols and a key, compass directions, alpha-numeric co-ordinates for giving grid references, an index, and scale bars for measuring straight line distances; * to extend skills in identifying features and places on maps and in giving and following routes; * to develop awareness of the British Isles and the wider world, by encountering many of the places specified in the curriculum; * to show the link between large scale and small scale maps; * to help children begin to appreciate that any map is selective. A free file of answers to questions in Mapstart 2 is available free to download at. |
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The second novel in Lewis's science fiction trilogy tells of Dr Ransom's voyage to the planet of Perelandra (Venus). Dr Ransom is sent by the Elida to Perelandra (Venus) to battle against evil incarnate and preserve a second Eden from the evil forces present in the possessed body of his enemy, Weston. Through these works, Lewis explores issues of good and evil, and his remarkable and vividly imaginative descriptions of other worlds cements his place as a first-class author of science fiction adventure. |
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«Danny loves dinosaurs. When he sees one at the museun and says, «It would be nice to play with a dinosaur, « a voice answers, «And I think it would be nice to play with you.» So begins Dannys and the dinosaur's wonderful adventure together! But a dinosaur is no ordinary playmate. Even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek, and keeping him from knocking over houses with his long tail. But Danny can teach a old dinosaur new tricks. It's the most fun this dinosaur has had in a hundred million years! Originally published as An I Can Read Book over 40 years ago, this classic story is perfect for reading together. Danny's out on the town with a real live dinosaur. And whether they're eating ice cream or playing hide-and-seek, these two are having one hundred million years of fun--all in one day.» |
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Help your students make those vital two levels of progress in Reading and Writing with this new KS3 series from Collins. Each book concentrates on moving students up one level in reading or writing, covering each of the Assessment Focuses in turn. These brand new books offer student-friendly explanations and activities to build, develop and extend students' literacy skills, showing them precisely what they need to do to make progress. Whether you're looking for a one-off lesson, snappy starters or a longer programme of study, these flexible resources are designed to fit around the needs of your teaching and your classes. Aiming for Level 6 Reading will help you to Target areas of underperformance, with a chapter on each Assessment Focus and support at the right level written by experienced teachers and consultants. Explain, build and develop the essential reading and commentary skills for this level, with clear, accessible explanations, inspiring examples and lively follow-up activities. Motivate and engage students, with exciting stimulus texts, fresh approaches to learning and a colourful, magazine-like layout. Embed Assessment for Learning in your day-to-day teaching, with clear learning objectives, criteria for self and peer assessment on every double-page, and end of chapter Level Boosters to help students understand how to progress. Gather evidence for your periodic APP assessments, with longer tasks flagged up throughout as APP opportunities. Plan ahead without the stress, with ready-to-use double-page lessons and a teacher guide at the back of the book. Plus, get your students ready for Functional Skills! These books will help you build the foundations for success in the new KS4 qualification. |
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Collins Easy Learning English Spelling is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their spelling and write more accurately and impressively. By describing the important features of English spelling and rules to use, this book makes spelling easy. Using simple explanations and corpus examples, Collins Easy Learning English Spelling describes the patterns and rules you need to understand and predict how words are spelt in English. It also provides practical advice on learning words that are difficult to spell, and shows why some words can cause problems for even the most experienced users of English. With its alphabetical index of tricky words, along with useful tips for memorising these, Collins Easy Learning English Spelling is ideal for all users of English who want to become good spellers. |
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If your listening is preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS, Collins Listening for IELTS can help. Don't let one skill hold you back. Collins Listening for IELTS has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English, either at work or 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 and 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 and Canada all requiring visa applicants whose first language is not English to submit an IELTS grade. The system tests candidates' Reading, Writing, Listening and 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. Powered by COBUILD The 4-billion-word Collins corpus is the world's largest database of the English language. It is updated every month and has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD for over 20 years. |
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The new jaw-achingly funny novel from David Walliams, the Number One bestselling author! Make your appointment if you dare... Darkness had come to the town. Strange things were happening in the dead of night. Children would put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, but in the morning they would wake up to find... a dead slug; a live spider; hundreds of earwigs creeping and crawling beneath their pillow. Evil was at work. But who or what was behind it...? Read this book and find out! |
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