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Provides an overview of the world''s people and places, offering analysis of social, geographic, economic, and environmental trends and descriptions of key social, cultural, historical, and physical features of countries and cities.

This title covers the key vocabulary needed by learners of English at Intermediate level. Each of the 30 units presents vocabulary relating to a particular topic using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.

This popular guide covers the canals and waterways between Birmingham and the River Medway. Colour Ordnance Survey(r) maps clearly show locks, towpaths, and boating facilities. There are also comprehensive navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns and villages, pubs and restaurants alongside the waterways.

Popular guide covering the canals and waterways around Birmingham and central England. Colour Ordnance Survey� maps clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. There are also comprehensive navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns and villages, pubs and restaurants alongside the waterways. In print for over 30 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain''s canals and rivers. They are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain''s inland waterways - from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors. The Ordnance Survey � Maps have added information showing: * Locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes and towpaths. * Waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal. * Boatyards, pubs, restaurants and local shops. * Mile markers and milestones (distance in miles and number of locks to strategic points along the waterways). Text includes: * The history and background to each canal. * Local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants and NEW for this edition: postcodes added for each place. * Opportunities for walking and cycling. * NEW for this edition: notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways. Comprehensive navigational notes include: * Maximum dimensions and low bridges. * Mileages, advice and potential hazards. * Navigation authorities and contact details. Waterways covered in this guide - Ashby Canal, Birming Canal Navigations (Main Line), Birmingham & Faxeley Canal, Coventry Canal, Erewash Canal, Grand Union Canal (Main Line, Leicester Section and the River Soar), Oxford Canal, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stratford-on-Avon Canal, Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Trent & Mersey Canal.

Collins COBUILD International Business English Dictionary is the ideal reference for anybody who uses English for business. It contains all the words and phrases you need to succeed in today s business word and to communicate with confidence in every situation. Collins COBUILD International Business English Dictionary contains up-to-date information on all the words and phrases used in international business, in both American and British English. As well as key business terms, the dictionary also contains a number of general English terms, which will help you to communicate in all situations, whether in a business meeting or socializing with colleagues. More than just a dictionary, this helpful language tool also includes tips on some of the cultural pitfalls to watch out for when doing business overseas. Language boxes throughout the dictionary provide extra help with building natural-sounding sentences in English. In addition, there is a supplement on useful phrases for business, plus an explanation of the most common business euphemisms and what they really mean. The title also includes a guide to writing for business, to help you to communicate successfully in a range of business situations. The dictionary is practical and easy to understand, with simple definitions and corpus examples of real English taken from the Collins Business Corpus. Its size makes it portable, and the clear, accessible colour layout makes it easy to find the information you are looking for quickly."

Marking the 30th anniversary of the first edition''s publication, this new edition is updated with the latest terms to enter the English language. Comprehensive and authoritative, this reference also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional, and dialect English, generating a rich source of words for all language lovers. Featuring a wide range of biographical entries, this study also lists usage notes—giving advice on using the right word in the right place—and thousands of etymologies tracing the roots of modern English. A clear, two-color page design helps to make this dictionary accessible and easy to use, and the new virtual thumb tab makes it even simpler to find the entry you are looking for. The dictionary includes a supplement on words on the cusp of entering the language, an extended essay on how English has changed in the last 30 years, and predictions for the next 30 years. All definitions, examples, idioms, and usage notes are based on the Collins Corpus—the unrivaled and constantly updated 2.5 billion-word database of today''s English—making it the definitive reference source.

Collins Easy Learning English Verbs is an accessible guide to English verbs. With simple explanations of English verbs and the way they work, this book will prove indispensable for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English verbs. Using clear explanations and examples, all the essential grammar of verbs, such as tense and aspect, is covered. This book also provides a detailed look at verbs which are especially important or difficult to learn, such as phrasal verbs, irregular verbs, and primary and modal auxiliary verbs. Each point is described in a user-friendly format, with corpus examples that show how English is really used today.

Scale 1:200,000 (3.2 miles to 1 inch). Clear, detailed road mapping of Ireland presented as an A4 format road atlas featuring attractive layer colouring to show land height. Along with the road mapping there is also a wide range of detailed town and city centre plans, all of which are fully indexed. MAIN FEATURES Detailed, general purpose road map of Ireland in a handy A4 format. Ideal for both business and pleasure use. The atlas contains a range of mapping scales from a 1:1 million route planning map through to detailed town centre street plans. The main road mapping is packed with detail showing: * comprehensive colour classified road network * toll roads clearly marked * land height shown by the use of attractive layer colouring * Tourist information centres and offices clearly shown * wide range of tourist features plotted and categorized using symbols There is also a wide range of fully indexed town and city centre maps. These include: Bangor Belfast Cork Drogheda Dublin Dún Laoghaire Galway Killarney Limerick Londonderry (Derry) Waterford WHO THE TITLE IS OF INTEREST TO This is a general purpose map for those who want a high level of mapping detail at a variety of scales. AREA OF COVERAGE Covers the whole of the Republic of Ireland plus Northern Ireland.

With Collins Italian Phrasebook and Dictionary you will sound and speak like a native. The hour-long audio CD is ideal for practicing pronunciation, listening comprehension and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad.

CD contains keywords and phrases ; phrasebook contains an expanded list of over 70 different topics arranged thematically.

1:10,000 Central area, 1:20,000 Main area, 1:50,000 Urban maps, 1:266,000 Route Planning maps. incredibly detailed street level map with over 40 categories of information, covering 1660 square miles in and around London. MAIN FEATURES This is the ultimate street atlas of London. it contains a huge amount of detail and exhibits a high level of clarity, with land use clearly colour coded to aid use. First published in 1976 under the Geographia imprint, the Greater London Street Atlas has gone from strength to strength with improvements made to the contents and the map quality over the years. For 2007 the atlas has undergone a full revision involving exhaustive research using a variety of sources (including extensive ground surveys) resulting in thousands of updates being made to the map detail. Key features: · Extra large sacle central London maps at 6.4 inches to 1 mile. · Area of over 4,300 square km (1660 sq miles) covered by main street mapping at 3.2 inches to 1 mile. · Four main map scales ranging from route planning maps to large scale central area maps. INCLUDES · London connections rail map. · London underground map. · Theatres, cinemas and shopping maps. · Full index to street names and places of interest. · Colour coded roads, buildings and land use. AREA OF COVERAGE 3.2 inches to 1 mile scale extends from Welwyn Garden City in the north to Gatwick Airport in the south and from Windsor in the west to Gravesend in the east. 6.4 inches to 1 mile scale extends from Highbury in the north to Clapham in the south and from Shepherd''s Bush in the west to Beckton in the east. WHO THE PRODUCT IS OF INTEREST TO This is the definitive reference atlas for London and the surrounding area. ideal for both businesses and residents. OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE SERIES This product can also be purchased as a paperback edition.

Latin American Spanish varies greatly from European Spanish. This pack - containing a Gem Phrase Book and CD - provides the perfect opportunity to hear and practise the language before you go. The phrases are kept short and simple so that by listening two or three times, you can pick up the essentials of the language.

A classic collection of 1,000 hymns and choruses. Redemption Songs contains 1,000 hymns and choruses on a wide range of themes. It has been a much-loved resource in thousands of churches in the last century and is still widely used around the world today.

Gem Phrase Finders are designed for ease of use, with practical, flexible phrases that can be adapted to suit the needs of any traveller. Often its not the question your asking that''s the problem - its the reply. The tape that accompanies the Phrase Finder addresses this problem. Along with key phrases you need to get by - simple, polite and to the point, without getting you into complicated linguistics - the tape lets you hear what the shopkeeper, the receptionist, the waiter is likely to say to you. The 45-minute tape ensures that you are familiar with the key phrases needed for the practical aspects of your visit, leaving you with the confidence to delve into "music" or "cinema".