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In this magnificent biography--a work that won three of the most prestigious literary prizes this country offers--W. Jackson Bate delves deep into the character that formed Johnsons awesome intellect and...

M.M.Kaye, author of "The Far Pavilions", demonstrates in her foreword that Rudyard Kipling could seek no more convinced and sympathetic an advocate than herself. She introduces us to Kipling's India...

Eats, Shites and Leaves is a celebration of all things shite about the misuse of English, highlighting the prevalence of absent apostrophes, ghastly grammar, suspect sentences, rambling repetitiveness, commentators' claptrap,...

From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child's first-ever autobiographical collection. From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child's first-ever autobiographical collection. On Monday...

The ultimate mini English dictionary to support you at work, at school and at home. This handy little dictionary offers clear definitions for all the words you need on a...

THE VIEW FROM THE CHEAP SEATS draws together myriad non-fiction writing by international phenomenon and Sunday Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman. From Make Good Art , the speech that went...

A collection of Bennett's diaries and essays, covering 2005 to 2015 Alan Bennett's third collection of prose, Keeping On Keeping On , follows in the footsteps of the phenomenally successful...

A superb reference for readers of English literature, this abridgement of Harvey's Oxford Companion to English Literature is now in its second edition, with revisions based on the fourth edition...

The plot, brilliant rhetoric and characterization of "Julius Caesar" have made it one of Shakespeare's most popular plays with both readers and theatre-goers. Introducing this reconsidered edition, Arthur Humphreys provides...

FOLLOW LA VIDA Y EL LEGADO OF PURA BELPRE, THE FIRST PUERTO RICAN LIBRARIAN IN NEW YORK CITY When she came to America in 1921, Pura carried the cuentos folkloricos...

She knows everything. She'll stop at nothing. 'Tender...confidently told and a very relatable tale.' Daily Mail 'An unsettling drama...shored up with multi-faceted characterisation.' Financial Times *** A devastating loss When...

This edition of The Sign of Four is perfect for GCSE-level students: it comes complete with the novel, plus an introduction providing context, and a glossary explaining key terms.

From the award-winning poet and playwright behind Barber Shop Chronicles , The Half-God of Rainfall is an epic story and a lyrical exploration of pride, power and female revenge. There...

'Another brilliant read from Amanda Robson. A dark, addictive and compelling page turner!' BA Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors From the No.1 bestselling author of Obsession Your sister....

The bestselling author of The Language Instinct deploys his gift for explaining difficult ideas in a short and entertaining writing guide for the 21st century Bad writing can't be blamed...

The Reference Relaunch is a major event in reference publishing - Penguin Dictionaries are getting a brand new look Roget's Thesaurus ranks as one of the greatest English language reference...

These volumes represent each author's best and most famous writings. This finely crafted and affordable series offers the works of these world-renowned authors to a wider audience. Includes "Hamlet," "Macbeth,"...

'Screamingly funny and deliciously candid, full of wisdom and joie de vivre, this is memoir with the grip of a thriller' ERIN KELLY 'A rollercoaster ride' THE TIMES 'Fascinating and...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. A fantastic mini school thesaurus for age 11+ (Key Stage 3 and GCSE) in the best-selling Gem format to...

The ultimate mini English dictionary and thesaurus to support you at work, at school and at home. This is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins...

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Germany and German-speaking countries again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you...

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Italy and Italian-speaking countries again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you...

The home of trusted English learner's dictionaries for everyday language learning. Collins Easy Learning Writing is an easy-to-use guide on how to write good, clear and effective English. With simple...

THE VIEW FROM THE CHEAP SEATS draws together myriad non-fiction writing by international phenomenon and Sunday Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman. From Make Good Art , the speech that went...

From the bestselling author of "14,000 Things To Be Happy About" comes a rich - and fun - compendium of more than 18,000 fascinating facts about words.

Mattie J. T. Stepanek takes us on a Journey Through Heartsongs with more of his moving poems. These poems share the rare wisdom that Mattie has acquired through his struggle...

Paper Trails extends the series of very popular Paper...books by Richard Baines, and is aimed at Year 7 and 8 students. The book is constructed on the same lines as...

Going to see a 'Shakespeare' and want a quick run-down on the plot? Studying Shakespeare and want to know who's who? Teaching the 'Henrys' and need a handy guide to...

"English People" is a portrait of the subject "English" as it is experienced by teachers and students in British higher education. The author has interviewed staff and students in the...

Based on the fifth edition of "The Oxford Companion to English Literature", this is a concise reference guide for the student. More than 5,000 entries illuminate fictional characters, literary movements,...

Are you a bobo or a wombat? Have you ever been tempted to open the kimono or kick dead whales up the beach? Have you been touched by re-enchantment or...

With over 1000 detailed entries, this essential reference shows the vibrancy, strength and diversity of gay and lesbian writing and culture in Australia. It includes authors and the titles of...

Essential Korean Phrasebook & Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Korea in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. Key features...

Bestselling novelist Alexander McCall Smith's charming account of how the poet W. H. Auden has helped guide his life - and how he might guide yours too When facing a...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Spanish to English and English to Spanish...

Winner of the TES Information Book Award A colourful new edition of this fascinating introduction to Shakespeare's life, work and times. Readers can find out how Shakespeare lived, what tricks...

Teenager Alan, fought over by a religious mother and an atheist father, finds release in horses, until he is driven to blind them with a spike. Why? While treating the...