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Collins Pocket English Dictionary

With spelling, grammar, and pronunciation help, plus a handy supplement, this convenient reference puts all the everyday words you need at your fingertips. Presented in a newly revised edition, this handbook provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Word Web--a unique and constantly updated 4-billion word database--ensuring the most timely language coverage available. With all entry words and spelling forms highlighted in color and clear, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible.

The Times Concise Atlas of the World

Whether planning a vacation, keeping in touch with world news, solving crosswords, or just exploring the world, this completely updatedatlas has all the necessary information. An amazingly detailed view of the world is provided by 260 pages of mapping, and the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day. The reference mapping has been completely revised with thousands of changes reflecting recent geopolitical and geographical changes around the world. A unique section shows how the world looked over the last 150 years through maps from the "Times" atlases. Updated plans of 32 of the world's great cities are included on the reference maps of the country in which they are located for easy reference. All thematic and statistical information in the introductory section has been updated to reflectcurrent geographical and global issues. The index containsmore than130,000 place names, fully cross-referenced with alternative and former names."

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