Книги автора: Collins Dictionaries

Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.For children aged 8 and over, this dictionary contains full sentence definitions, examples, synonyms and parts of speech, as well as spelling and grammar tips, word histories, colourful pictures, and two informative supplements.Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary has been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 8-10.Written in a clear, straightforward style, it places words within a context familiar to the student.It extends and reinforces key dictionary skills by showing parts of speech (for example, whether a word is a noun or verb) and other forms of a word (for example plural forms as well as adjectival forms).Numbered definitions show multiple uses. Pronunciation help is given for difficult or easily confusable words. Synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words) are given to build vocabulary, and spelling and grammar tips help children to use words with confidence.The clear layout ensures that the dictionary is an easy-to-use reference tool. Colour illustrations and photographs add extra meaning and information.The Word Wizard contains information on parts of speech, prefixes, suffixes and punctuation, plus help to improve spelling and writing. It also has information on shapes, numbers, fractions and angles, along with pictures.The Earth and Space is a fact-filled section where children can learn about the planets, the continents, the world’s mountains, rivers, and oceans, and the flags of some nations of the world.

The market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for ereaders and is better than ever. With the most up-to-date travel information, easy-to-read page design and simple navigation, Gem Croatian will give you the right word at the right time – every time.Suitable for tablets and eink readers.Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Croatian Phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips.This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up every day on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine.Includes:• Fully updated travel information• Travel tips• 3000-word dictionary• Comprehensive menu decoder• Grammar and pronunciation sections• «Face to face» conversationsWith the help of the Gem Croatian Phrasebook you will never be lost for words in Croatia again.

The market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for ereaders, and is better than ever. With the most up-to-date travel information, easy-to-read page design and simple navigation, Gem Czech will give you the right word at the right time – every time.Suitable for tablets and eink readers.Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Czech Phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips.This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up every day on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine.Includes:• Fully updated travel information• Travel tips• 3000-word dictionary• Comprehensive menu decoder• Grammar and pronunciation sections• «Face to face» conversationsWith the help of the Gem Czech Phrasebook you will never be lost for words in the Czech Republic again.

A handy Polish phrasebook and dictionary, easy-to-read design and simple navigation, Gem Polish will give you the right word at the right time – every time for your travels in Poland.Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Polish Phrasebook and Dictionary, the right word will always be at your fingertips.This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up every day on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine.Includes:• Fully updated travel information• Travel tips• 3000-word dictionary• Comprehensive menu decoder• Grammar and pronunciation sections• «Face to face» conversationsWith the help of the Gem Polish Phrasebook you will never be lost for words in Poland again.

With stunning new design and layout and the most up-to-date travel information, the market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for ebook readers, and is better than ever. Gem Arabic will give you the right word at the right time – every time.In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Arabic phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips.This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up everyday on holiday, from finding a hotel to going shopping.Includes:o Fully updated travel informationo Travel tipso 3000 word dictionaryo Comprehensive menu decodero Grammar and pronunciation sectionso «Face to face» sectionsWith the help of Gem Arabic you will never be lost for words again.

A unique guide to communicating in French. It will help you to find out more about French culture and to practise your spoken French with a free downloadable audio file.An ideal tool for learners of French at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes, or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.The text consists of 12 units each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions and language structures you need to speak in natural French. Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence.• Easy to use: all the phrases you need in order to communicate effectively in natural French.• Easy to read: clear layout ensures that you find what you are looking for quickly and easily.• Easy to understand: thousands of examples show how French is really used.

Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.A colourful revision guide with three easy sections for Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling, and a Spelling Dictionary for ages 7 – 11.This Ebook is full of useful hints and tips to help children learn and revise for the KS2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling test.Rules and advice help pupils get to grips with essential aspects of the English language. There are clear, easy-to-follow explanations and examples of how grammar works, what punctuation does, and how to spell correctly, so children can learn the difference between a prefix and suffix, learn when to use a semicolon and get to grips with tricky silent letters!The final section is a dictionary list of words that pupils must know how to spell. These have been specially selected for this age group based on real-life experience from Spelling Bees conducted by Collins Dictionaries. Many helpful tips on spelling are also included throughout the dictionary section to make learning easier.

Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.This fantastic thesaurus is especially designed for children aged 8 and above (Key Stage 2) and supports today's Primary curriculum needs. Clear and accessible, it is an indispensable tool for young writers.• full definitions for every entry and sample sentences for each synonym to help improve your child’s vocabulary• words to use in all types of writing, from fiction to non-fiction, plus advice on particular writing styles• word list boxes for in-depth examination of special language features• usage tips offer extra language learning support• free online resources at collins.co.uk/homeworkhelp

Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.For children aged 6 and over, Collins Junior Illustrated Dictionary contains full sentence definitions, colour headwords and child-friendly example sentences, along with beautiful colourful illustrations and photographs.Especially written to support the needs of children aged 6 to 8, introducing key dictionary features such as parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective or adverb) and other forms of a word, for example plurals or past tense of a verb.The clear and spacious layout and colour headwords ensure that the dictionary is child-friendly. Bright, colourful illustrations and photographs support language learning and make it fun.Full sentence definitions and example sentences show the headword used in a context familiar to children.The Collins Word Wizard supplement gives extra help with vocabulary through illustrated word topic pages, and support for writing including grammar, punctuation and spelling tips.

Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.An ideal introduction to dictionaries for children aged 4 and above.The definitions use simple, full sentences that reflect the child's experience of the world, and the colourful illustrations help to make learning easy, memorable and fun.This dictionary helps children in learning the alphabet, English spelling, and the basic meanings of everyday words. With its clear, accessible layout, this dictionary makes it easy for for children to learn how to recognise different letters, look up words and find out how to spell them.The illustrations make the dictionary fun and appealing, allowing children to understand what words mean, while example sentences show how the words can be used. The simple grammatical labels provided introduce children to different word groups.Simple, fun and easy-to-use, this is the perfect for any child’s first school dictionary.

Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for black and white e-ink devices.Collins Primary Illustrated 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 a highly attractive, colourful and easy-to-use format.Collins Primary Illustrated 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.• Core vocabulary is covered in detail with simple examples to illustrate usage and key phrases highlighted.• Colourful topic pages in the middle of the dictionary give additional vocabulary for pupils and teachers.• A clear, colourful layout and carefully selected illustrations make it fun, quick and easy to find what you are looking for.Other titles in the Collins French Dictionary range include the Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary, Collins Gem French School Dictionary and Collins French School Dictionary – providing all the support you need when learning French.

The only guide you’ll ever need to help you write better letters, whether for business or pleasure.The world gets smaller and contacts get faster but whether it’s by computer or with pen-and-ink, the need to be able to communicate effectively in writing remains as important as ever. So whether you want to get in touch with a pen-pal, an e-pal, your bank manager, the editor of a newspaper, to make a complaint or declare your undying love, this guide will show you how to make the most of your correspondence. Direct and very accessible, this invaluable book will show you the general rules of good letter writing and will also provide specific advice on letters for specific occasions.Practical advice on the techniques of good letter writingHelps with finding something to say and in planning your letter, for those tricky occasions as well as more ordinary onesProvides guidelines for letters for all occasions, both formal and informalOffers help with grammar and punctuation so your letter is faultlessIncludes forms of address and legal matters, and a section all about e-mailIf you only ever buy one book on letter writing, this should be it!

This is by far the most popular guide to the language of today’s Scotland, with nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from the Borders, Lowlands, Highlands and Islands clearly explained and with lots of helpful examples of usage. With its durable and eye-catching cover, this is a must for every bookshelf!

A unique guide to communicating in Spanish. It will help you to find out more about Spanish culture and to practise your spoken Spanish with a free downloadable audio file.An ideal tool for learners of Spanish at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions and language structures you need to speak in natural Spanish. Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence.• Easy to use: all the phrases you need in order to communicate effectively in natural Spanish.• Easy to read: clear layout ensures that you find what you are looking for quickly and easily.• Easy to understand: thousands of examples show how Spanish is really used.

A unique guide to communicating in Italian. It will help you to find out more about Italian culture and to practise your spoken Italian with a free downloadable audio file.An ideal tool for learners of Italian at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions and language structures you need to speak in natural Italian. Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence.• Easy to use: all the phrases you need in order to communicate effectively in natural Italian.• Easy to read: clear layout ensures that you find what you are looking for quickly and easily.• Easy to understand: thousands of examples show how Italian is really used.

Collins Junior Illustrated Thesaurus is a clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides support for children’s creative writing and helps build vocabulary, with full definitions for every synonym and sample sentences for each word.A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to get the best out of their thesaurus, while the colour headwords and clear layout make it easy to find the right word. Colourful illustrations and images throughout help children remember words and definitions.

Everything you need to know about photography, both digital and film, written by a team of experts. This comprehensive and superbly illustrated guide covers all aspects from basic composition to the latest digital know-how and digital darkroom techniques.Practical, inspiring and informative, Collins Complete Photography Manual takes you from choosing the right camera and understanding what different lenses can achieve, to creating the best possible composition. In addition, key techniques, such as image manipulation, are illustrated with stunning images and accompanied by easy-to-follow jargon-free text.There are separate sections on different themes, such as landscapes and nature, still life and sports shots, architecture, weddings, animals, and how to take a good portrait. In addition, professional tips throughout help you to avoid potential problems and show you how to get the best out of your camera and raise your level of photography.

A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to all aspects of owning a dog.All of the aspects of dog ownership are covered in the comprehensive Collins Complete Dog Manual. From choosing which breed is right for you, to all elements of looking after your dog, training your dog and building a meaningful relationship with your dog, this book is the most complete and most authoritative guide to caring for and living with your beloved pet.The book offers an appealing combination of accurate and practical information and stunning photography.Includes:Which Breed?Finding a DogRescue DogsThe Perfect PuppySettling into a New HomeDog Breed GuideThe Most Popular BreedsDog BehaviourHuman/Dog RelationshipCommunication MechanismsCuring Common ProblemsTrainingDaily CareHealthcareAdvanced Dog Care

Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.For children aged 8 and over, this dictionary contains full sentence definitions, examples, synonyms and parts of speech, as well as spelling and grammar tips, word histories, colourful pictures, and two informative supplements.Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary has been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 8-10.Written in a clear, straightforward style, it places words within a context familiar to the student.It extends and reinforces key dictionary skills by showing parts of speech (for example, whether a word is a noun or verb) and other forms of a word (for example plural forms as well as adjectival forms).Numbered definitions show multiple uses. Pronunciation help is given for difficult or easily confusable words. Synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words) are given to build vocabulary, and spelling and grammar tips help children to use words with confidence.The clear layout ensures that the dictionary is an easy-to-use reference tool. Colour illustrations and photographs add extra meaning and information.The Word Wizard contains information on parts of speech, prefixes, suffixes and punctuation, plus help to improve spelling and writing. It also has information on shapes, numbers, fractions and angles, along with pictures.The Earth and Space is a fact-filled section where children can learn about the planets, the continents, the world’s mountains, rivers, and oceans, and the flags of some nations of the world.

With stunning new design and layout and the most up-to-date travel information, the market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for ebook readers, and is better than ever. Gem Arabic will give you the right word at the right time – every time.In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Arabic phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips.This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up everyday on holiday, from finding a hotel to going shopping.Includes:o Fully updated travel informationo Travel tipso 3000 word dictionaryo Comprehensive menu decodero Grammar and pronunciation sectionso «Face to face» sectionsWith the help of Gem Arabic you will never be lost for words again.