Most Popular Books by Tim Collins

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

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.

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.

Time Zones is a motivating 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: a EXPLORE amazing places and fascinating cultures with National Geographic and our team of young global reporters a DISCOVER the exciting worlds of science and technology, nature, history, geography, and popular culture a LEARN how to use English to communicate effectively in the real world, by developing both language and critical thinking skills a Adapted National Geographic content, video and images give learners an understanding and appreciation of other countries and their cultures. a Four cartoon characters - young reporters - appear in each unit, presenting language and factual information in a fun and engaging way. a Educational content provides learners with the chance to learn about geography, science, history, animals and nature, as well as developing critical thinking skills. a Student Multi-ROM provides additional practice through National Geographic video, audio recordings, listening and pronunciation activities, and computer-based exercises. a Systematically teaches high frequency vocabulary for this age group, as well as high-interest content words, both useful for learners preparing for standardized exams.

Join Luke Thorpe, a fifteen-year-old werewolf, on a journey of discovery, embarrassing mishaps and hilarity as he gets to the bottom of his werewolf roots, joins a pack, and finds himself en route to war against the vampires ...

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.

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

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher* Uncover the awesome real world of wonders, find out fantastic facts, be stunned by the truly surprising and let you mind be boggled by the magical and the amazing. Get the lowdown on the world wonders that really matter, from the creepy catacombs of Paris and super-secure fort knox to a robot restaurant in china and the international space station! Incredible photos and cutaway illustrations of the most mind-bending spots on the whole planet Scary places, spooky places, hi-tech and hidden places...fun places, thrilling places, deadly and daft places! Author:Lonely Planet About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places where they travel. TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *#1 in the world market share - source: Nielsen Bookscan. Australia, UK and USA. March 2012-January 2013

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Follow the story of one man's journey from personal obscurity, as he pushed through life's challenges to find himself on the other side of the darkness that confronted him most of his life. Watch his quest unfold, to find true inner happiness and belonging through the camaraderie of riding motorcycles and the joy of exploring the world around him. Discover the people, places and events along his path that served to transform him into the man he was meant to be. All while learning to listen to his heart and finding the courage to pursue his dreams.

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.

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 !

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!