Best Selling Books by Tim Collins

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Halfdan is a 14-year-old boy living in Denmark in 1000 AD. His father wants him to stay at home and learn how to carve wooden tools, but Halfdan is determined to become a brave and strong Viking raider, pillaging villages in England. Unfortunately, the raid is a disaster, and Halfdan and his friend Astrid find themselves embarking on an unexpected and perilous trip with the famous Viking explorer Leif Erikson to a strange new land... ''Get Real'' fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

Time Zones, Second Edition is a four-skills program designed to teach teenagers how to use English effectively, developing them into successful global citizens.

Sherlock Bones, the world''s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr. Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. Bones and Catson are on a train bound for Paris when another passenger, a famous magician, vanishes in the middle of the night. Catson is convinced of foul play ... but none of the other passengers seem to know anything about the magician. Was he on the train at all? And how is his disappearance connected with a fiendish plot to steal the world''s most famous painting, the Mona Lemur? Bones and Catson are up against it to reach Paris and solve the mystery before it''s too late. The third book in Buster''s Sherlock Bones fiction series features puzzles - including search games, mazes and maths conundrums - that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Also available in the series: 9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels 9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh''s Mask Publishing in 2023: 9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle

Dorkius Maximus is a young boy growing up in ancient Rome. This hilarious diary recounts his exploits as he asks for the help of his father''s friend, Stoutus, to teach him the noble art of fighting. But heroism doesn''t come naturally to him. Humorously illustrated by Pinder, this book will delight any child who would like to get a taste of life as an ancient geek.

Workplace Plus, an innovative four-level ESL course, readies adults for self-sufficiency in the three principal areas of their lives: the workplace, the community, and the home. Workplace Plus integrates the CASAS life skill competencies and SCANS Compentencies and Foundation Skills with a complete language syllabus and relevant social language.

The second book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling space adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are blasting off to a top-secret space station. A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. With time running out and a rival team of astronauts - a girl and her cat sidekick - sabotaging their every move, Knutz and Boltz will need to use all their STEAM skills to stop the asteroid and save planet Earth. Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this thrilling adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges. Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster''s Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a specialist STEAM consultant. Publishing in 2024: 9781780559377 Knutz and Boltz and the Sorcerer of Science: A STEAM Puzzle Adventure

If you''re fed up with technology and sick to death of Zoom calls, this is the laugh-out-loud book for you. We''ve all had to get used to a different way of life in one way or another, whether it''s food deliveries or online banking, technology is taking over - and not always in a good way. But, as this hilarious book shows, there are plenty of examples of tasks - which were once straightforward and now need a degree in computer science - that have wonderfully unintended consequences. From funny Zoom calls such as that endured by the poor Texan lawyer who couldn''t turn off his cat filter, to wilful wi-fi that cuts you off in mid-stream and from ''smart'' TVs that outsmart you every time to excruciating Teams calls that make your colleagues wince and titter, I Am Not a Cat! is a call-to-arms for everyone frustrated with twenty-first century living.

The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favourite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange figure has taken over her feed. He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he''s taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos! Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges. Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster''s Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a specialist STEAM consultant. Publishing in 2025: 9781780559414 Knutz and Boltz and the Cosmic Code: A STEAM Puzzle Adventure

Super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick Dr Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. This time, the duo are visiting the tombs of ancient feline kings in Egypt when they discover that some of their treasure has been stolen. They have to interview tourists from around the world - including pandas, camels and lions - to discover who is guilty. But the mystery is not as straightforward as it first seems. It will take the pair on a thrilling adventure deep inside the Egyptian tombs and require all of Bones and Catson''s skills to crack the crime. The second book in Buster''s brand-new Sherlock Bones fiction series features puzzles - such as search games, logical conundrums and silhouette matches - woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot.

Part four of a four level standards-based course that readies students of English as a second language for self-sufficiency in the three principal areas of their lives: community, home and workplace. Teacher''s resource binder contains photocopiable teacher support materials.

A new edition of the popular picture dictionary, available in 13 bilingual editions that meet the language needs of young adult and adult students around the world.

The Zero to Hero series of hilarious fictional diaries puts the reader inside the heads of hapless children in frazzling historical situations. Viking follows a child who embarks on a voyage of pillage and discovery with a Viking crew. "Get Real" fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies, and a glossary in the end matter.

Sherlock Bones, the world''s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. Bones and Catson are visiting New York when the local police chief tracks them down. She explains that the city is being terrorised by a mysterious masked villain who is threatening the police with chaos if they don''t solve his riddles. The officers are struggling, and it''s lucky for them that the world''s greatest puzzle experts are in town. After thwarting a fiendish plot in Manhattan, Bones and Catson are hot on the heels of the mysterious criminal, on a chase that will take them to Niagara Falls and across the faces of the great dog presidents on Mount Ruffmore. But there''s a greater mystery to solve while all this is going on. Who is the villain? And how can they unmask them? The fifth book in Buster''s Sherlock Bones fiction series features intricate artwork and illustrated puzzles - including search-and-finds, mazes and number riddles - that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Also available in the series: 9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels 9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh''s Mask 9781780559216 Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician 9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle

The Zero to Hero series of hilarious fictional diaries puts the reader inside the heads of hapless children in frazzling historical situations. Engineers follows a set of twins who help Gustave Eiffel build the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. "Get Real" fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies, and a glossary in the end matter.

The Workplace Plus Manufacturing Job Pack expand the general language introduced in the series to the specific needs of manufacturing professionals. This supplement will help learners comprehend spoken and written English related to manufacturing, and will afford learners practice in communicating in a manufacturing setting. It will also help learners understand the expectations of the manufacturing workplace.

In addition to the ample opportunities for reading and writing practice contained in the Student''s Book, the Workplace Plus Workbook contains further reading and writing exercises. The Workbook is valuable for homework or for in-class activities. An added feature is a test preparation activity for each unit, with CASAS-like and BEST Test-like items which ensure that learners can "bubble in" and scope with the formats of standardized language tests. Workplace Plus, an innovative four-level ESL course, readies adults for self-sufficiency in the three principal areas of their lives: the workplace, the community, and the home. Workplace Plus integrates the CASAS life skill competencies and SCANS Compentencies and Foundation Skills with a complete language syllabus and relevant social language.

When a mysterious parrot is dropped off at the detective agency in the dead of the night, things take a puzzling turn. The parrot only squawks cryptic clues - half-riddles, grocery lists and suspiciously well-timed "Uh-ohs!" Now, it''s up to our detectives to crack the case, solving one Detectogram® at a time. Perfect for mystery fans, this is a puzzle book for code-cracking young super sleuths. Solve a mix of logic, visual and text-based puzzles to reveal clues and uncover the mystery.

Twitter est le nouveau site de réseau social qui monte. Grâce à lui, partagez des idées, vos passions, des infos sur les sujets qui vous tiennent à cœur ! Twitter est... Pratique : seulement 140 caractères par tweet (gazouilli en anglais), ce qui simplifie les conversations, car on va à l''essentiel ! Amusant : suivez et discutez avec qui vous voulez, des stars, des amis ou des inconnus. Très, très rapide : tout est à portée de main, vous entrez en communication avec le reste du monde ! " Twitter ressemble à un dîner où vous pouvez inviter n''importe qui, de votre meilleur ami à l''éditeur de votre magazine préféré ou encore Snoop Dogg. C''est un peu le seul site de réseau social que vous auriez envie de fréquenter dans le monde réel. " Ce petit guide simple et plein d''humour vous explique comment utiliser Twitter. Vous allez enfin vous plonger joyeusement dans le flux des tweets !

Luke Thorpe is a 15-year-old wimp. Excellent at maths and awful at sport. Yet, mysterious and uncontrollable changes in his behaviour and appearance are threatening to rocket him out of obscurity. Join Luke on a journey of discovery, embarrassing mishaps and hilarity as he gets to the bottom of his werewolf roots.

Time Zones is a motivating new four-skills series for teenagers, with a strong international focus. It combines a communicative approach to learning English with stunning National Geographic images, video, and content. The series features educational content covering four exciting areas: people and places, the natural world, history and culture, and science and education. With Time Zones, learners will: ·EXPLORE amazing places and fascinating cultures with National Geographic and our team of young global reporters ·DISCOVER the exciting worlds of science and technology, nature, history, geography, and popular culture ·LEARN how to use English to communicate effectively in the real world, by developing both language and critical thinking skills

Gateway to Science is a unique program designed to introduce students to content-area knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of science programs and state assessments. Using picture dictionary and textbook formats, students acquire key vocabulary, concepts, and learning strategies that help boost their success in science!

Sou Dorkius Maximus, e um dia serei o herói da história de Roma. Estou escrevendo esse diário para ser publicado quando eu for rico e famoso. Por enquanto as coisas não vão tão bem... Meus amigos pegam no meu pé, papai nunca me ouve e mamãe só está interessada nas galinhas sagradas. Tudo o que quero na vida é ser um gladiador. Um dia (quem sabe?) não sou chamado para salvar Roma? Eu só tenho uma certeza: dentro de mim há um bravo guerreiro, louco para se revelar. Só espero que não demore muito...

Gateway to Science is a unique program designed to introduce students to content-area knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of science programs and state assessments. Using picture dictionary and textbook formats, students acquire key vocabulary, concepts, and learning strategies that help boost their success in science!