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This newly revised and updated edition of Chambers Factfinder is bursting with useful and interesting information, from comets and capital cities to prize-winners and political leaders. Numerous thematic sections offer unrivalled coverage, from the far reaches of the universe to countries of the world and human endeavor, while fascinating fact boxes offer quirky or little-known snippets and bring the subjects to life. Packed with useful facts about everything from oceans and Oscar winners to ice skaters and inventions, this new edition remains ideal for pub quizzes, crosswords, winning that argument, or just dipping into for fun.

Collins Spelling gives you all you need to improve your spelling in English. An accessible, point-by-point guide to English spelling rules and patterns. Clear layout with key information and spelling tips in boxes. Simple explanations and corpus examples show the important features of English spelling. Alphabetical index of tricky words, along with useful tips for memorising them. Describes rules needed to understand and predict how words are spelled in English.

Encompassing more than 300,000 definitions, this up-to-date reference of the English language covers both old and new words, the commonplace and the unusual, with information on idioms, etymologies, and more than 200,000 references

AU Author. Give yourself a head start! Collins School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11-14. With a clear design and in colour throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and help with work and study

"Chambers 2-in-1 Dictionary & Thesaurus is an easy-to-use single-volume source of both dictionary definitions and thesaurus information (synonyms and antonyms). Entries are fully integrated, and the exceptionally clear two-colour layout means you can find exactly what you're looking for quickly and easily." "This book has a fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus text so there's no need to look up the same word twice; 30,000 entries and more than 70,000 dictionary definitions; 150,000 synonyms and opposites; and over 200 lists of related words from types of accommodation to signs of the zodiac."--Jacket

The extent of this thesaurus has been increased by 20per cent with an extra 120 pages of new material. The revision comprises two parts. The original text has been reassessed and new synonyms added. In addition, over 2000 new entries have been added.

TV Talk is a new and original book that examines hundreds of words and expressions that have become well known through the medium of television. Through a combination of linguistic analysis and cultural history, it gives a fascinating insight into how television has enriched our vocabulary over the last 50 years. Entries include a wealth of detail about the programmes that popularized these words and many are supplemented by illustrative quotations.

Chronicling the rich history of Essex CCC, this diary-format book features daily entries highlighting major events, significant matches, cup finals, and key player signings. Endorsed by the club, it provides a comprehensive look at the team's legacy, with multiple listings for particularly historic days, making it an essential read for fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.

The Collins Gem Thesaurus is a consistently bestselling member of Collins' popular Gem language reference range. This new edition is ideal for everyday use in home, school and office.

Collins Webster's Easy Learning 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, rules to use, and pitfalls to avoid, this book makes spelling easy. Using simple explanations, backed up with examples to demonstrate each point, Collins Webster's Easy English Spelling describes the patterns and rules you need to understand and predict how words are spelled in English. It also provides practical advice on learning words whose spellings are not easy to predict, and shows why some words can present difficulties for even the most experienced users of English. With its alphabetical index of tricky words, along with useful tips for memorising these, Collins Webster's Easy English Spelling is a valuable resource for all users of English who want to become good spellers.