Non-Fiction - Reference

This workbook covers aspects of The New Zealand Curriculum, Level Four. It will suit 12-year-old and 13-year old students.

The beginner's course for a fun and effective way to learn Spanish. Specially written for people who have never learned a foreign language before, this best-selling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your MP3 player or iPod (components available separately).

Provides physical maps as well as thematic maps covering such aspects as population, food, minerals, climate, and energy.

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Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Tsunamis is the essential guide to what causes the most frightening geological events with which we are faced today. It covers plate tectonics, the intricacies of each terrible phenomina, and their effects as well as the impact they have on each other, how they can be predicted and, if possible, controlled. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author... read more

The beginner's course for a fun and effective way to learn French. Specially written for people who have never learned a foreign language before, this best-selling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your MP3 player or iPod (components available separately).

The beginner's course for a fun and effective way to learn German. Specially written for people who have never learned a foreign language before, this best-selling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your MP3 player or iPod (components available separately).

From renting a car to cruising along the Autobahn to ordering Bratwurst, learn 1,200 essential, everyday German words and phrases with the Berlitz German Phrase Book.

Find out all about our world today with this 5th edition of this reference atlas. From the defining boundaries of the Balkan states to the icy terrain of Antarctica over 400 maps created with the latest digital mapping techniques and satellite data are combined to bring you Earth in more detail than ever before. Terrain models reveal physical features, while informative text, photographs and diagrams provide a superb overview of the physical, political, economic and demographic geography of the world. Detailed fact files on all 193... read more

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A fun plastic inflatable globe. This globe is brightly coloured and indicates capital cities, lines of longitude and latitude, international time zones, elevation, physical features, oceans, seas and is set out in a learner-friendly manner.

This updated edition of Bradford's Crossword Solver's Lists gives hundreds of wide-ranging wordlists to help with solving cryptic and quick crossword clues. The lists, which are sorted alphabetically and by length, provide an invaluable reference for all crossword-solvers. A must for all crossword-solvers, this updated edition of the Bradford's Crossword Lists has been compiled from the Collins thesaurus database, with help from Anne Bradford. It gives hundreds of useful wordlists covering a wide range of subjects, with each list ... read more

The punctuation workout for sticklers and rookies alike. The punctuation panda is back! Armed with a permanent marker, a smidgen of confidence, and a copy of 'Can You Eat, Shoot and Leave?', everyone now has the chance to become a member of the punctuation elite. Established punctuation sticklers: Fine-tune existing skills, taking guilty pleasure from testing your (already somewhat unsettling) seventh sense. Confused novices: Never again inflict flawed and perplexing punctuation on your innocent readers. The only official work... read more

Two of the most trusted reviewers in the field join with top authors, illustrators, and critics in a definitive guide to choosing books for children--and nurturing their love of reading. A FAMILY OF READERS is the definitive resource for parents interested in enriching the reading lives of their children. It's divided into four sections: 1. Reading to Them: Choosing and sharing board books and picture books with babies and very young children.2. Reading with Them: Launching the new reader with easy readers and chapter books.3. Read... read more

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Collins COBUILD English Learner's Dictionary with Arabic is a brand new, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English. This dictionary covers all the essential words and phrases that students need to learn. The definitions are written in full sentences, using simple language, and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. Additional help is provided by the thousands of Arabic translations. Every sense, phrase and phrasal verb has an Arabic translation, whi... read more

Want to find a term similar to "erudite" (meaning possessing extensive knowledge on a given subject)? Try "recondite" (meaning knowledge that's obscure and beyond ordinary knowledge). Want to find a word for "proud"? You can use "overweening" (meaning overconfident) instead. Under the time-tested and respected banner of "Roget's Thesaurus", here's an array of words and their definitions organized by meaning. Drawn from the top-selling "The Big Book of Words You Should Know" and "The Words You Should Know to Sound Smart", this thesa... read more

This is an explosive guide to the dynamic forces that shape our planet. "Violent Earth" is a spectacular visual exploration of the some of the most awe-inspiring and dramatic events that our planet can throw at us; earthquakes, eruptions, mud slides, tsunamis and more. Feel their terrifying force as they leap off the page through powerful photography, specially commissioned artworks and fascinating infographics. Covering every aspect of seismology, vulcanology and tectonics, "Violent Earth" explores the science behind predicting wh... read more

Collins New Zealand Dictionary is a rich source of words for everyone who loves language. This new edition includes the latest words to enter the English language as well as a wide range of biographical entries. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English. A clear, two-colour page design helps to make this dictionary accessible and easy to use, and the new virtual thumb tab makes it even easier to find the entry you are looking for. All definitio... read more

"wonderful coverage of current English ! the layout is appealing to the read" reader review of CED 9th edition on amazon.co.uk "The best single-volume English dictionary ! the typefaces used are the most attractive of any dictionary" reader review of CED 9th edition on amazon.co.uk "I find Collins English Dictionary invaluable because is it an encyclopaedia as well a dictionary, and it stands up to really intensive use." John Grant, Crossword Editor, The Times "The dictionary I reach for first !" Roger Cooper, Sunday Telegraph "It has offered to a current g..read more