This fantastic new atlas is an essential resource for young geographers, providing an introduction to the peoples and places of the world. There are amazing satellite pictures of the Earth, details of how maps are made, thematic maps of the world and record-breaking facts and figures. Each continent is introduced with stimulating photographic essays citing important statistics and each region’s most impressive sights. Children's Hardback

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This invaluable reference work offers the best advice on English usage, drawing on the unrivalled resources of Oxford's English Dictionaries programme and language monitoring. This second edition of the Pocket Fowler harks back to the original 1926 edition of A Dictionary of Modern English Usage by Henry Fowler, born 150 years ago in 1858. Updated with the use of the Oxford English Corpus, a database of over two billion words of 21st century English, the new edition answers your most frequently asked questions about language use. S... read more

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This encyclopaedia contains everything you need to know about anything to do with religion. From the mystery of Mesopotamia to Zen Buddhism, get to the core of all the major faiths from around the world. Discover the attitudes, ideals, art and architecture of Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

This is a comprehensive introduction to Latin forms and syntax, designed to train the student in reading ancient texts at an early stage.

"Usefully Useless" is a gloriously diverse volume dedicated to the most engrossing trivia in the world. Guaranteed to excite the curiosity and amuse, its pages are filled with the sort of remarkable information you would never learn, but will be overjoyed to discover. Each fact is irresistibly fun and fascinating - the essence of anecdote and dinner-party conversation that is essential in the adult world - and, above all, usefully useless. Guaranteed to improve your mind, "Usefully Useless" contains a wealth of miscellany on a vast... read more

The Collins Complete Puzzler Solver is a complete reference for word game lovers. This unique compendium contains over 400,000 puzzle solutions including crossword wordlists, the most important words in Scrabble, and a wealth of information and advice on other word and number games. Puzzlers need never be puzzled again! The extensive Puzzle Solutions section is organized alphabetically, making it easy and quick to use. Solutions are arranged by word-length, and cryptic crossword clue indicators are clearly marked. There are over 7... read more

"The way you speak is who you are and the tones of your voice and the tricks of your emailing and tweeting and letter-writing, can be recognised unmistakably in the minds of those who know and love you". (Stephen Fry). From feral children to fairy-tale princesses, secrets codes, invented languages - even a language that was eaten - "Planet Word" uncovers everything you didn't know you needed to know about how language evolves. Learn the tricks to political propaganda, why we can talk but animals can't, discover 3,000-year-old clay ... read more

Arguably the greatest living Englishman Independent on Sunday Fry's linguistic facility remains one of the Wildean wonders of the new media age. The patron saint of British intelligence Daily Telegraph

Unspeak is language as a weapon. Every day, we are bombarded with those apparently simple words or phrases that actually conceal darker meanings. 'Climate change' is less threatening than 'global warming'; we say 'ethnic cleansing' when we mean mass murder. As we absorb and repeat Unspeak we are accepting the messages that politicians, businessmen and military agencies wish us to believe. Operation Iraqi Freedom did more than put a positive spin on the American war with Iraq; it gave the invasion such a likeable name that the Ameri... read more

Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma

The New Fix-It-Yourself Manual is the ultimate do-it-yourselfer's guide. This book shows you how to repair, clean and maintain anything and everything in and around your home.

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With over 80,000 references and 120,000 translations, this dictionary is designed to give up-to-date coverage in a practical, user-friendly format. The Collins French Dictionary Plus Grammar will help the user understand the language of the French media and contemporary literature, and includes business and computing terms. It also features special entries on aspects of French life and culture. The grammar section is a comprehensive guide, the perfect complement to the dictionary with its clear, easy-to-use layout. It presents det... read more

"The Clinical Handbook of Psychotropic Drugs", now in its 18th edition, has become a standard reference for thousands of psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and indeed virtually all categories of mental health professionals. This book is a must for everyone who needs an up-to-date, easy-to-use, comprehensive summary of all the most relevant information about psychotropic drugs. It features easy-to-read comparison charts with details of treatment options including available dosing forms and strengths. It o... read more

The longest running and continuous publication on antiques and collectables in Australia and New Zealand. Easy to follow and popular new page format, detailed categorisation that follows a logical order, and a wider representation of contributors.

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A fantastic school dictionary in the best-selling Gem format, for ages 11+. This fantastic dictionary has been written specially to help with homework. It provides clear definitions, extra help with difficult pronunciations, and includes core vocabulary for key exam subjects. It is suitable for ages 11+.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Signs & Symbols: Identification and Analysis Of The Visual Vocabulary That Formulates Our Thoughts And Dictates Our Reactions To The World Around Us

The only reference you'll ever need - covering everything you might need to help 0-7s with their all-important first steps into the world of books. The title covers board books and novelty books, through to classic and contemporary picture books, chapter books and more challenging reads. We've got recommendations and features from top authors and experts in the field of children's books, including Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, Tony Bradman, Malachy Doyle and Wendy Cooling. As with the previous guides, there are special feature... read more