Collins Calorie Counter

The ideal companion to the hugely successful Gem Calorie Counter, this is a handy portable guide to carbohydates in everyday foods • Perfect for those following the Fast Diet (5:2 Diet), Dukan Diet, Atkins Diet or other weight-loss diets • Clearly laid out tables give details of net carbohydrates per portion (slice, biscuit, apple) making it quick and simple to use • Reducing carbohydrates and following a high protein diet has become a popular and effective way of losing weight and keeping those extra pounds off. The interest in the Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution is clear proof of this • The key to following a high-protein diet is to control your carbohydrate intake. Collins Gem Carb Counter is a guide to the net carb contents of everyday foods. It also gives calories, protein and fat

Collins First English Words is the perfect first dictionary for kindergarten-aged learners of English. Packed full of fun and useful everyday vocabulary, this beautifully illustrated dictionary will capture the imagination of young children and encourage a love for learning English • The dictionary contains 36 themes, each fully illustrated with fun and engaging scenarios. Three characters, Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey, guide the children through their daily lives and introduce them to the 300 English words young children need to learn • There are songs and games for every theme for children to engage with. Collins First English Words aims to make learning English fun

Collins Cobuild IELTS Dictionary contains all the vocabulary students need to succeed in the IELTS exam. It has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English, either at work or at university • This dictionary is ideal for learners who are preparing for IELTS and it covers all the words, phrases, and idioms that students need to master to achieve the IELTS scores required by the top universities and employers • With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. The examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, have been specially selected to show learners how the words are used in IELTS-style contexts

Collins Pocket Business English Dictionary is the ideal reference for anybody who uses English for business. This handy, pocket-sized dictionary contains all the words and phrases you need to succeed in today’s business world and to communicate with confidence in every situation.This dictionary contains up-to-date information on all the words and phrases used in international business, in both American and British English.As well as key business terms, the dictionary also contains a number of general English terms, which will enable users to communicate in all situations, whether in a business meeting or socializing with colleagues. This means that this is the only dictionary they need to carry with them.Definitions are written using simple language and are easy to understand

Gem GI is a clear introduction to what a GI diet is and how it works. It explains the difference between the glycemic index of a food and its glycemic load. The GI food counter rates hundreds of foods using a simple traffic-light system: red for foods to avoid, amber for foods to eat occasionally and green for foods to focus on • Contains a clear introduction to GI diets and how they work. Cuts through the jargon associated with technical sounding terms such as glycemic index and loads • The food rater operates as in the Gem Calorie and Carb counters giving the GI rating as well as calories and carbs for hundreds of different foods • Provides tips and advice on how to use GI dieting most effectively and helps you maintain a healthy eating regime

Develop key writing skills and become more confident when writing in English • If you want to get better at writing in English you need to practise writing different kinds of texts. Collins Writing (A2) presents 20 styles of writing for everyday situations, to help you choose the right style of writing and the right words and phrases • Improve your writing for • text messages • postcards • making plans • invitations • advertisements • job applications • social networking sites e.g. Twitter • Collins Writing (A2) is part of the English for Life series. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge ESOL KET exam preparation. Suitable for pre-intermediate learners of English (CEF level A2) • Twenty units with a clear design in full colour • Authentic and adapted texts in a wide variety of styles • Appendices contain detailed advice targeting specific writing skills, such as sentence structure and punctuation • Mini-dictionary with definitions of the most difficult words in each unit, taken from the Collins COBUILD dictionary • Answer key • The English for Life series uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus

When Colonel Protheroe is found murdered in the vicar’s study, it seems that almost everyone in the village of St Mary Mead had a motive to kill him • This is the first case for Agatha Christie’s legendary female detective, Miss Marple. She needs to use all her powers of observation and deduction to solve the mystery • Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners • Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series

William Wilkie Collins was an English novelist, playwright, and short story writer. The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices tells the story of sightseeing trip to Cumberland of Charles Dickens and his friend, the rising star of literature, Wilkie Collins. Through their fictional counterparts, they relentlessly satirize. Dickens' maniacal energy and Collins' idleness. The result is an exuberant diary of a journey and a rare insight into one of literature's most famed and intriguing friendships

Settle family disputes with the Scrabble bible! • The latest official Scrabble word list, endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play, contains all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins • Does not contain any definitions • Endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play from 1st January 2022, lists all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins • Based on Collins English Dictionary, this is the most comprehensive Scrabble word list ever, including World English from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA brought together in a single list

This new edition of the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important English idioms from around the world • Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary offers in-depth coverage of the most important idioms in English, and provides additional information about how common they are, in which contexts they should be used, what they mean and how to use them • This edition has been revised and updated to provide learners with detailed information on idioms in a language that is easy to understand. The 2-colour layout of the dictionary means that it is easier than ever for students to find the information they need • With new idioms and updated examples from the Collins Corpus, this new edition is packed with information on what idioms really mean and how to use them

"Первые английские слова. Книга упражнений 2" • Джозефа Ники и Мола Ханса - учебное пособие для сопровождения "Первых английских слов Коллинза" • С помощью веселых и увлекательных занятий юные учащиеся могут попрактиковаться в английских словах, которые им необходимо выучить, с помощью Бена, Дейзи и обезьянки Кики • Книга на английском языке • An activity book to accompany Collins First English Words, winner of the Best Entry for Young Learners prize at HRH The Duke of Edinburgh English Language Book Awards 2012. Encourage a love for learning English and capture the imagination of children. Through fun and engaging activities, young learners can practise the English words they need to learn with the help of Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey • - Covers the first English words children need to learn • - Words grouped into themes • - Fun, varied and engaging activities, written specifically to help young children develop their skills of analysis and improve their linguistic awareness • - Beautiful illustrations • - Plenty of space for children to practise their writing and drawing skills • - Notes for parents and teachers Collins First English Words Activity Book 2 can be used independently or alongside the beautifully-illustrated dictionary, Collins First English Words

Are you comfortable writing English in the classroom but nervous about writing in the real world? • To write confidently in English you need to practise different styles of written English • Collins Writing helps you recognize different styles and choose the right language to get your message across. The twenty units focus on a wide variety of texts so that you can feel just as comfortable writing a postcard or using social media online • Learn to write as fluently as you speak, use the right tone, and use persuasive language to get the response you need • Featured writing styles include • online reviews • tweets • instant messaging • thank you letters • emails • job applications • Collins Writing is part of the new English for Life series and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world’s largest database of the English language