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The Collins Cobuild Pocket English-English-Urdu Dictionary 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...

'I am the Ghost of Christmas Present,' said the Spirit. 'Look upon me!' A celebration of Christmas, a tale of redemption and a critique on Victorian society, Dickens' atmospheric novella follows the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views Christmas as 'humbug'. It is only through a series of eerie, life-changing visits from the ghost of...

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,...

A treasury of quotations coupled with a unique and insightful look at language; the perfect gift for language lovers and an essential reference for anyone looking for the right words to say. Whether you're making a speech, offering congratulations or condolences, or simply hold an interest in language, Elizabeth Knowles' insightful selection of...

What if we told you there's an Evil Twin downstairs? That your children are at the silent disco and your dad's been dooced? What if we called you a flashpacker - or worse: an orthorexic? Frightened? Confused? You needn't be. If dog-whistling goes over your head and global dimming leaves you in the dark, let "I Smirt, You Stooze, They Krump" be your...

This great new book from Collins is chock-full of all the newest in rhyming slang. If you don't know your Tony Blair from your George Bush, you might want to take a butcher's at it. Cockney rhyming slang is no longer restricted to the East End of London with many phrases familiar to all regions and classes of the English-speaking world. It's now a...