Charles Dickens was a famous writer who lived in the 19th century. Discover what life was like for Charles, from spending his childhood working in a factory to finding a job as a law clerk and starting his writing career.

Charles Dickens: Band 11/Lime (Collins Big Cat)

Children's Books

Eldridge, Jim

Biographies

Nicholson

If we go into hospital today, we know anaesthetics, antibiotics and antiseptics will be used to make the visit as pain-free and safe as possible. But how were they discovered, and what were operations like before they were used? This fact-filled information book looks at the journey surgery has made, from its early days to modern hospitals.

Surgery through Time: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)

Rooney, Anne

Education & Reference

An engaging workbook for children learning English with the Big Cat series.

Harry the Clever Spider at School Workbook (Collins Big Cat)

Jarman, Julia

Activities, Crafts & Games

A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader.

Colours Workbook (Collins Big Cat)

KITAMURA, SATOSHI

The number 1 choice for all users of the inland waterways. This established, popular, and practical guide covers the canals and waterways between London and Birmingham. Waterways covered in this guide includes Chelmer &amp; Blackwater Navigation, Grand Union Canal, Lee &amp; Stort Navigations, River Medway, Oxford Canal, and the River Thames. The guide includes detailed Ordnance Survey(r) maps; descriptive text describing the canals; and comprehensive navigational notes. Published for more than 40 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain s canals and rivers. They are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain s inland waterways from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists, and visitors. This practical A5 guide features "lie flat" spiral binding and "book mark" back cover flap for ease of reference. In print for over 40 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain s canals and rivers. These bestselling guides are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain s inland waterways. Nicholson's provides the bestselling guides to Britain's Waterways. The comprehensive navigational notes include maximum dimensions and low bridges; mileages, advice, and potential hazards; and navigation authorities and contact details."

Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides – Grand Union, Oxford & the South East No. 1

Engineering & Transportation

Collins Maps

Transportation

The map companion to the Collins/Nicholson Waterways Guides, covering the entire network of canal and river navigations in England, Scotland, and Wales, including newly restored/opened canals and rivers. The map identifies narrow and broad canals, navigable rivers, tidal river navigations, and waterways under construction. It also includes contact telephone numbers and dimensions for each waterway and internet links. There are also clear insets of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, Scottish inland waterways, the Norfolk Broads, and the London area.

Collins Nicholson Inland Waterways Map of Great Britain

From historical milestones, such as the Barton Aqueduct of 1761, to modern engineering marvels, such as the Falkirk Wheel, the canal network has much of interest to enhance the pleasures of boating through picturesque countryside. This exploration of Britain's waterways includes maps, facts and figures, historical notes on the navigations, hundreds of contemporary photographs and detailed information on places of interest along each route.

Waterways of Britain: An Illustrated Guide to Britain’s Best Waterways (Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides)

History

Jonathan Mosse

Europe

The bestselling guides to Britains canals and rivers for 50 years.For all users of the inland waterways. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways between York and the River Trent south of Nottingham.Covered in this guide are: Aire &amp; Calder Navigation; Chesterfield Canal; River Derwent and the Pocklington Canal; Fossdyke &amp; Witham Navigations; Grantham Canal; River Ouse, River Ure and Ripon Canal; Selby Canal; South Yorkshire Navigations; and River Trent.The detailed up-to-date Ordnance Survey maps clearly show the location of essential features such as locks, towpaths and boating facilities, as well as pubs, shops and restaurants in the area. There are comprehensive navigational notes and descriptive text on the history of each canal, and on local services and places of interest, for which postcodes are included ideal for use with sat-navs.This practical A5 guide features 'lie flat' spiral binding and 'book mark' back cover flap for ease of reference.In print for 50 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britains canals and rivers. These bestselling guides are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britains inland waterways from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors.

Nottingham, York & the North East No. 6 (Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides)

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

The number 1 choice for all users of the inland waterways. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways around Birmingham and central England. Covered in this guide are: Ashby Canal; Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line); Birmingham &amp; Fazeley Canal; Coventry Canal; Erewash Canal; Grand Union Canal (Main Line, Leicester Section and the River Soar); Oxford Canal, North; Staffordshire &amp; Worcestershire Canal, North; Stratford-on-Avon Canal, North; Worcester &amp; Birmingham Canal, North; and the Trent &amp; Mersey Canal. The detailed Ordnance Survey® maps clearly show the location of essential features such as locks, towpaths and boating facilities, as well as pubs, shops and restaurants in the area. There are comprehensive navigational notes and descriptive text on the history of each canal, and on local services and places of interest, for which postcodes are included – ideal for use with sat-navs. This practical A5 guide features 'lie flat' spiral binding and 'book mark' back cover flap for ease of reference. In print for over 40 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain’s canals and rivers. These bestselling guides are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain’s inland waterways – from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors. Nicholson's – The bestselling guides to Britain's Waterways.

Birmingham & the Heart of England - No. 3 (Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides)

Reference

Atlases & Maps

The number 1 choice for all users of the inland waterways. This popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways of the Broads National Park, including the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads and the Rivers Ant, Bure, Thurne, Wensum, Yare, Chet and Waveney. The detailed Ordnance Survey® maps clearly show the location of essential features such as locks, towpaths and boating facilities, as well as pubs, shops and restaurants in the area. There are comprehensive navigational notes and descriptive text on the history of The Broads, and on local services and places of interest, for which postcodes are included – ideal for use with sat-navs. This practical A5 guide features 'lie flat' spiral binding and 'book mark' back cover flap for ease of reference. The Broads are one of Britain's best-known holiday boating areas. They make up Britain's largest and most important protected wetland and are a national park providing a home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the country. A unique and enchanting wetland, with over 125 miles of lock-free, navigable tidal waters, all waiting to be explored. Nicholson's – The bestselling guides to Britain's Waterways.

Norfolk Broads (Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides)

Teen & Young Adult

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