The electrifying story of India's struggle for independence, told in this classic account (first published in 1975) by two fine journalists who conducted hundreds of interviews with nearly all the surviving participants - from Mountbatten to the assassins of Mahatma Gandhi. On 14 August 1947 one-fif[...]
Featuring all flowering plants, including trees and grasses, and ferns, this brand-new field guide to the flowers of Britain and northern Europe is the most complete illustrated, single-volume guide ever published. Leading botanical artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detail[...]
A tree field guide.
The Collins Complete Works of Oscar Wilde is the only truly complete and authoritative single-volume edition of Oscar Wilde's works, and is available in both paperback and this hardback edition. Continuously in print since 1948, the Collins Complete Works of Oscar Wilde has long been recognised as t[...]
Sixty minutes of relentlessly jolly tunes to keep the babies bouncing, toddlers tripping and pre-schoolers popping! Includes more than 50 rhymes. Great for party games, playgroups and car journeys. Rhymes include "Pop goes the Weasel", "Old Macdonald" and "Humpty Dumpty".[...]
The new edition of the Collins COBUILD Active English offers learners of English all the words they need to be able to use English with confidence. Collins COBUILD Active English has been designed for intermediate learners of English wishing to speak, write and read English with confidence. This ne[...]
A completely revised, redesigned and updated edition of the definitive and bestselling woodworker's bible.[...]
The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly seen trees, whether they are out on the town or strolling through the countryside. Author[...]
Featuring all flowering plants, including trees, grasses and ferns, this brand-new field guide to the flowers of Britain and northern Europe is the most complete illustrated, single-volume guide ever published. Leading botanical artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detailed i[...]
A refreshed and redesigned edition of this popular handy-sized guide to dreams and their meanings. Throughout history and across many different cultures, dreams and dreaming have had much importance attached to them. From the Ancient Greeks to Sigmund Freud and today's mind/body/spirit gurus, people[...]
Collins Gem Palm Reading reveals the ancient art of palm reading. With easy-to-follow diagrams accompanying clear and concise text, this book lays bare the complexities of hand reading. The book provides an introduction to how to read palms so that a beginner will soon be able to uncover the hidden [...]
The UK s only Masonic Bible, with bespoke presentation page and special introduction to Freemasonry and the Bible. With a beautiful imitation leather flexible binding, coloured page edges and its own slipcase, this is the ideal gift for a new Mason.[...]
For children aged 6 and over, this clear, easy-to-use dictionary contains full sentence definitions, child-friendly example sentences and parts of speech (noun, adjective etc) as well as colour headwords, an A--Z index on every page as well as homework help with the Collins 'Word Wizard'.[...]
Especially designed for children aged 8-10, 'Collins Primary Dictionary' combines the features you need with a user-friendly design, making it easy to find words quickly. This clear un-illustrated dictionary includes synonyms, word histories and pronunciation guidance, plus weblinks, games, grammar [...]
A lively reference tool for children aged 6+, with rhymes for key sounds and spelling patterns, as well as lots of ideas for writing your own amazing rhymes.[...]
The definitive, fully-illustrated guide to the trees of Britain and non-Mediterranean Europe.
Contains over 375 entries following the yearly vocabulary recommended for Years 3 to 6 and beyond, with headwords, guidewords and a thumb index which follow important dictionary conventions and support independent use. Ages 9-11.[...]
The new fifth edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. In its attractive two-colour layout, the fifth edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary offers learners of Engli[...]
Continuing the tradition of centuries, The Divine Office is the Catholic liturgy for morning prayer, prayer during the day, and evening prayer, for every day of the year. Volume One of the Divine Office covers the period from Advent up to the start of Lent, and includes all the prayers, as well as r[...]
Continuing the tradition of centuries, The Divine Office is the Catholic liturgy for morning prayer, prayer during the day, and evening prayer, for every day of the year. Volume Two of the Divine Office covers the period from Lent to Pentecost, and includes all the prayers, as well as readings. This[...]
Presents an introduction to alphabetic dictionaries for children aged 4 and above. An illustration accompanies every headword, and definitions use full sentences that reflect the child's experience of the world. An alphabet on every page makes it easy for children to learn how to look words up, find[...]
The perfect introductory atlas for children aged 4-7. Produced in consultation with teachers, the First Atlas helps children to understand concepts such as scale and distance, while introducing maps with geographical features for the first time.[...]
The Collins English-Japanese Gem Dictionary covers all the words and phrases learners need, making it the ideal portable companion.[...]
The Collins Gem Latin Dictionary offers the learner of Latin extensive coverage of Latin and English in a compact, portable format.[...]