This is a brand new edition of the smallest dictionary in Oxford's core range of dictionaries. The Oxford English Minidictionary is the ideal quick-reference tool. It is small and portable - slipping easily into a bag or briefcase. It is affordable and robust - its flexicover means that it resists wearing out, even though it is used all the time. This new edition of the Minidictionary is based on

A guide to the English language, this handy colour dictionary provides words, clear definitions and accessible same-page dictionary and thesaurus texts.

This is a durable, affordable, and portable quick-reference dictionary and thesaurus combined. It features a clear new design with integrated dictionary and thesaurus entries for ease of use, and has been updated with the latest must-know vocabulary.

A pocket dictionary compiled by Britain's foremost lexicographers.

This new edition of the Collins Gem School Dictionary is the perfect portable dictionary for all students aged 10-14. This handy dictionary, in the best-selling Gem format, has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for both school work and homework.

Focussing on contemporary language and succinct definitions, and with a durable PVC cover, this work includes 37,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 26,000 words and phrases.

A guide to the language of Scotland. It contains nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from all over Scotland, clearly explained in full sentences, alongwith several helpful examples of usage.

A concise but comprehensive collection of famous Scottish quotes.

'Every age hath its book' -- The Koran. 'It's better to be quotable than honest' -- Tom Stoppard. Continuously in print since 1961, the 'Collins Gem Dictionary of Quotations' is a mini-dictionary of quotations.

Never again hesitate when selecting a fork from a fancy place setting, making a formal introduction, hosting a business dinner, or dining on awkward foods. The experts at the Protocol School of Washington will save you from embarrassing future faux pas!

With over 700,000 copies sold, Collins Gem Calorie Counter is the UK's top-selling calorie counter. This improved edition takes in new areas: Kids' food (is your child eating a balanced diet?), Fast Food (how much do you need to burn off after that Big Mac?) and Family Favourites (will my shepherd's pie break the calorie bank?) Controlling calorie intake is one of the most effective ways of ...

A new edition of this guide to over 1,500 first names, 'Gem Babies' Names' gives the origins of each name, and also lists the most popular girls' and boys' names in Britain today.

This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with the addition of the most recent hallmarks, along with details of the new hallmarking system.

A compact introduction to observing, predicting, and understanding the weather.

A practical, highly illustrated guide to the ancient art of origami. Though highly illustrated, with step-by-step instructions, it enables you to make a range of models.

A clear introduction to the world of knots, from the practical to the decorative, this title features illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to master over 50 knots.

A well-illustrated guide to the monarchs of the British Isles and Ireland from pre-Saxon times to the present, complete with concise genealogical charts and details of key historical events.

Developed as part of the Collins Dictionaries' Life Skills stream, this title offers a combined dictionary and thesaurus, plus a practical language supplement. It provides guidance on effective English, and definitions reflecting language, while the matching thesaurus text gives synonyms, plus highlighted antonyms for key entries.

Containing all the words of up to nine letters in length from Collins Scrabble Words , this dictionary allows players to settle disputes over the eligibility of words and is useful for Scrabble players. Concise definitions assist players with vocabulary building for better Scrabble play.