New Releases by Collins Dictionaries

"The Collins English Dictionary is a book to be treasured, no home should be without one", The Times. The largest single-volume English dictionary in print celebrates the extraordinary breadth and changing nature of world English, with more than 732,000 words, meanings and phrases. Updated with the very latest new words and senses, this is an unparalleled resource for word lovers, word gamers and word geeks everywhere. It draws on Collins'' extensive language databases and covers many literary and rare words useful for crossword solvers and setters as well as Scrabble players. Ideal for use at work, at home and for study - new words, new meanings and new uses are tracked by Collins'' lexicographers who monitor language change around the world. This, along with suggestions from the public on the award-winning collinsdictionary.com, ensures Collins English Dictionary truly is the home of living language. More place names and biographical entries - with over 9,500 place names and 7,300 biographies you will find thousands of fascinating facts and figures at your fingertips. The latest edition is beautifully designed and printed, and now with a protective slipcase, and is surprisingly light and easy to hold. Designed for day-to-day use, with a clear layout and virtual thumb tabs, it is also available in flexible formats to suit every user - in print, as a Kindle dictionary and an iOS app.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Thai. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Thailand and Thai language and culture.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Vietnamese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Vietnam and Vietnamese language and culture.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Korean. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Korea and Korean language and culture.

A photographic guide to 3000 key words and phrases in British English. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect English language travel companion and guide to life and culture in the UK.

A modern Portuguese Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today''s Portuguese language and culture in Europe and Brazil. The clear layout makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Arabic. This attractive ebook is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to the Arabic language, world and culture.

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. The perfect dictionary reference for daily use, with 200,000 words and phrases in a durable format. Language notes help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout allows you to find what you''re looking for quickly. . Specially tailored to meet your needs at home, school, and in the office, offering comprehensive definitions and word tips to provide help with English usage. Find all the words and definitions you need, with coverage of the language we use every day. The clear layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly. Comes with an invaluable supplement on the most common mistakes and controversial issues in English.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in German. This attractive ebook is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Germany and German language and culture.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Japanese. This attractive ebook is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Japan and Japanese language and culture.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Chinese. This attractive ebook is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to China and Chinese language and culture.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in French. This attractive ebook is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to France and French language and culture.

Designed to meet the needs of children aged 7-11 learning French at school or at home, as well as making learning fun, this easy-to-use, vibrant, colorful dictionary provides detailed coverage of core English and French vocabulary. Themed pages, fun and quirky illustrations, and simple examples help children to remember words and translations. Key phrases are highlighted, offering all the support needed for children to study the new curriculum.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Italian. This attractive ebook is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Italy and Italian language and culture.

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Spanish. This attractive ebook is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Spain and Spanish language and culture.

Designed to meet the needs of children aged 7-11 learning Spanish at primary school or at home as well as making learning fun. An easy-to-use, vibrant, colourful dictionary provides the perfect reference for the new curriculum with detailed coverage of core English and Spanish vocabulary. Themed pages, fun and quirky illustrations with simple examples help children to remember words and translations. Key phrases are highlighted, offering all the support needed for children to study the new curriculum.

A handy and affordable quick reference dictionary for everyday Greek including short grammars of Greek and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use on the go, at home, in the office, classroom or holiday. Over 42,000 words and phrases and 57,000 translations. Designed for all those studying Greek who need maximum information in a handy travel format. Offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of Greek and English, with additional notes warning the user of those words which are easily confused. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation you want.

Extensive and up-to-date coverage of Polish and English in a portable format, with a handy supplement of essential grammar points for each language. 60,000 translations.

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. All the words you need, every day: the perfect word reference for daily use with 300,000 synonyms and antonyms in a durable format. With practical usage notes, and a fantastic supplement, this is the ideal thesaurus to take your language use and knowledge further. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school, or in the office, this thesaurus has all the words and alternatives the user might need, as well as a huge choice of opposites. The clear, accessible layout makes it easy to use and ensures users can find the language they need when they need it. This edition also includes a 16-page crossword-solving supplement.

A highly popular and informative guide to the Scots language in an attractive format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike.

For children aged 7 and over, this dictionary contains up-to-date and extensive coverage of everyday and curriculum vocabulary. It offers additional language tips and carefully selected and annotated illustrations to help students with more complex language. The Word Wizard section provides in-depth support on spelling, punctuation and grammar.

"An updated eighth edition of the Collins Spanish Concise Dictionary with comprehensive coverage of today’s language with more than 190,000 entries and translations. This new edition offers: Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the words and phrases you need ; A clear easy-to-read layout and in-depth treatment of difficult words ; A Spanish grammar guide, ideal for intermediate learners"--

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning.

An up-to-date European and Brazilian Portuguese dictionary and user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. The key word features, cultural notes and an easy-to-use grammar section make this the ideal study tool for intermediate learners of Portuguese. Designed for intermediate learners of Portuguese, whether at school, at home, or for business. 85,000 references and 107,000 translations will help those learning Brazilian and European Portuguese take their language skills to the next level. This edition offers extensive and relevant coverage of today''s English and Portuguese, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. Handy grammar guides to both Portuguese and English help users with the most important points the perfect complement to the dictionary. The clear typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and along with the alphabet tabs, ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily. Brazilian Portuguese with European Portuguese variants and both UK and US English shown.

Fully revised and updated, this dictionary is the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable up-to-the-minute reference, suitable for travelers to Russia and for business users, students and the general user. Includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, with many new words added from the fields of technology and the environment, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of difficult words, and fully revised notes about life and culture in Russia. Also in this dictionary is a handy business language supplement, ensuring you have all the up-to-date business vocabulary you need at your fingertips.

For children aged 7 and over, this dictionary contains up-to-date coverage of a wide range of everyday and curriculum vocabulary. It offers additional language tips and carefully selected and annotated illustrations to help students with more complex language. The Word Wizard section provides in-depth support on spelling, punctuation and grammar. This book is designed to build confidence and develop young learners'' language skills at home and in the classroom. Includes the latest vocabulary from a range of curricular areas with example sentences and tips on grammar and spelling to help children understand the meaning of words and use them confidently. Synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words) are given to build vocabulary. Beautiful annotated illustrations add an extra dimension and provide children with additional information on a range of topic areas. The Word Wizard offers invaluable support in the key areas of spelling, punctuation and grammar and creative writing.

This fantastic thesaurus is especially designed for children aged 7 and over (Key Stage 2) and supports today''s primary curriculum needs. Clear and accessible, it is an indispensable tool for young writers. A clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides support for children''s creative writing and helps build vocabulary, with full definitions for every synonym and sample sentences for each word. A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to get the best out of their thesaurus, while the colour headwords and A-Z bar on every page make it easy to find the right word. Additional word power features on frequently used words encourage children to be more creative in their word choice. Thematic pages help build vocabulary through carefully selected visually-appealing

This colourful illustrated edition offers support for the primary maths curriculum. Simple definitions of key maths terms and extensive supplements including full times table charts, weight measurements, and geometry are all clearly presented and illustrated to ensure pupils are motivated to learn and associate maths concepts to everyday life.