Dictionaries & Atlases

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...

Author: J.R.L. BernardBinding: HardbackPublished: Macquarie Library, 1984Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: No dust jacketThe Macquarie Thesaurus: The Book Of Words presents an indispensable resource for writers, students,...

Author: Max HarrisBinding: PaperbackPublished: Bibliophile Books, 1971Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image1811 Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue presents a fascinating linguistic...

Author: Nikolaus Pevsner, John Fleming, Hugh HonourBinding: HardbackPublished: Penguin Books, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA monumental work of architectural scholarship, A Dictionary Of Architecture defines and illustrates...

Author: Harold Whitehall Binding: HardbackPublished: The Publisher Guild, 1954Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded and worn cover. Bumping and...

Pack your bags, it's time for a round-the-world adventure! Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the entire world through stunning photographs, colourful maps, and lots of fascinating facts. Eye-catching,...

Develop a mindful practice with this interactive journal, full of simple and inspirational ideas for every day Writing things down is more than a mental release, it is a way...

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...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. This new edition is part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling mini dictionaries and thesauruses....

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...

Have you been meaning to write a book all your life? Do you have a story in your head that won't go away? Well, isn't it about time you did...

The Right Words for Any Occasion serves as a handy guide for the writing of tactful, thoughtful, and professional letters and greeting cards, as well as an inspirational guide for...

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.

Unlock the full capabilities of ChatGPT at work, at home, and in your day-to-day By now, you've heard of ChatGPT and its incredible potential. You may even have tried to...

Look-up words quickly and easily with this travel-sized Cantonese phrasebook and dictionary. Essential Cantonese Phrasebook & Dictionary clearly and concisely presents all the everyday words, phrases, and expressions you need...

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...

This provides graduate students in the social and behavioural sciences with the specific set of skills needed to write a successful dissertation proposal. It gives guidance for the whole process,...

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...

Not sure how to begin writing university essays? Four essays to write and only four weeks to go before the deadline? Then this book is for you. Find out the...

Based on the "Oxford Spanish Dictionary", this concise edition retains all the features of the parent volume. The result of over ten years' research, the dictionary is compiled from an...

Author: Fearn-Wannan, W. (Bill Wannan)Binding: HardbackPublished: Landsdowne, Australia, 1976Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis definitive reference work in Australian cultural history catalogues the idioms, characters, and...

Author: H BennettBinding: HardbackPublished: Chemical Publishing Co, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Cloth in good condition. Light foxing on book block. Clean...

A full colour map, based on digitised OS maps of Swansea of about 1919, with its medieval past overlain and important buildings picked out. The map includes an inset map...

A beautifully-designed gift package showcasing the most comprehensive Scrabble resource ever, the perfect reference work for all players. Now fully updated with all official words, it includes an exhaustive list...

A delightful picture atlas to introduce children to maps and help them explore the world. A beautifully illustrated picture atlas that takes children on a magical journey around the world....

Set off on a thrilling animal adventure around the globe Bring the amazing world of wildlife right into your home. Packed with animal facts for kids and more than 40...

The world's leading French to English and English to French bilingual dictionary. A joint collaboration between Collins and Le Robert, revised and updated to cover all the latest vocabulary in...

Develop regular creative writing practice with this interactive journal, full of simple, witty and playful ideas every writer will enjoy. They say that everyone has a book in them, but...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. The perfect word reference for daily use with 300,000 synonyms and antonyms. Contains practical usage notes, and a...

Where can you find the world's largest flower? Where would you find a mouse that sings? Which style of music and dance began in Argentina? This children's atlas is a...

An ideal gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities. Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies...

As the knowledge economy takes shape, editors face many challenges. Technology is transforming publishing, text is losing out to graphics, and writing is distorted by cliche, hype and spin. More...

As the knowledge economy takes shape, editors face many challenges: technology is transforming publishing, text is losing out to graphics, and writing is distorted by cliche, hype and spin. More...

Travel this iconic route with a trusted map Are you looking for your next adventure? Planning your trip couldn't be easier with the Collins Amalfi Coast Adventure Map. In full...

Travel this iconic route with a trusted map Are you looking for your next adventure? Journeying down New Zealand's South Island is one of the top road trips in the...

Travel this iconic route with a trusted map Are you looking for your next adventure? The Pacific Coast Highway has been named one of the best road trips in the...

Pack your bags, it's time for a round-the-world adventure! Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the entire world through stunning photographs, colourful maps, and lots of fascinating facts. Eye-catching,...

Pack your bags, it's time for a round-the-world adventure! Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the entire world through stunning photographs, colourful maps, and lots of fascinating facts. Eye-catching,...

Now in Colour, "Collins Discovery A-Z Thesaurus" is the perfect reference for everyday use. With practical usage notes, and a Word in Action supplement with internet links, this is the...

In this reference text, Linda and Roger Flavell trace the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's...