Books with author G G Collins

Celebrated storyteller Fiona Collins has collected the best-loved stories from the misty, magical mountains, rushing rivers and green rolling hills of North Wales. In this treasure trove of tales you will meet dragons, giants, wizards, witches, and monsters – and of course the Tylwyth Teg, which is the Welsh name for the fairies. Retelling each story in her engaging style, Fiona presents humorous tales, clever tales, and enchanting fairy tales, which will be particularly enjoyed by young readers who wish to be transported to a parallel world of magic and adventure.

Based on new research that proves repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, this Year 5 workbook is guaranteed to help improve performance in SATs and assessments. When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does make perfect! Matched to the requirements of the National Curriculum, this English Practice Workbook targets every topic in Year 5. • Questions for every topic organised into three levels of increasing difficulty.• Progress tests throughout the book for ongoing assessment• Children can record their results and track their own progress• Pull-out answer section included

What would you do to fit in?Growing up, Molley Larson had everything: the looks, the boyfriend, the grades. She was in the top tier of her class, a cheerleader to boot. So when she arrived at University she fully expected for her winning streak to continue.But life’s not that simple. When all expectations crumble, Molley turns to Sigma Alpha Kai, hoping to find support and comradery, but the exclusive sorority doesn’t just accept anyone. To prove her worth, Molley finds herself spiraling down into a world of overexertion and starvation she may not climb out of.Enter Will Wyatt, vet major with a secret Molley can’t seem to rid herself of, offering advise and unwanted snacks. With Will’s help will Molley see the danger in her practices or will her journey to fit in send her down a path she cannot come back from?

Destined to be the business publishing event of the year, or even the decade, this is the long awaited new book by the co-author of Built To Last. In it, Jim Collins shares his latest long-term research - and shows how even mediocre companies can become long-term world beaters. Jim Collins has become a best-selling classic business author, with 590,000 copies sold to date, and has been translated into 17 languages.

Based on new research that proves repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, this Year 3 workbook is guaranteed to help improve performance in SATs and assessments. When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does make perfect! Matched to the requirements of the National Curriculum, this Maths Practice Workbook targets every topic in Year 3. • Questions for every topic organised into three levels of increasing difficulty.• Progress tests throughout the book for ongoing assessment• Children can record their results and track their own progress• Pull-out answer section included

The Collins COBUILD Primary Learner's English Dictionary is an engaging, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language isnot English, but who attend English-language schools.With over 8,000 entries, and an attractive full colour illustrated supplement, this is the perfect dictionary for students who are not only learning English, but studying at school through the medium of English (CLIL).The Collins COBUILD Primary Learner’s Dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn. The definitions are written using simple language and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used.The dictionary includes a wide range of cross-curricular vocabulary items, which will help students studying in English to build their academic vocabulary, as well as gain confidence in writing and speaking English inside and outside the classroom.With hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, and the full-colour illustrated supplement of essential topics, the Collins COBUILD Primary Learner’s Dictionary is the ideal reference tool for young learners of English.

In all of the most common travel situations, non-natives need the reassurance that they can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable, and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and the completely re-designed Collins Gems assures you that the right word will always be at your fingertips. With a whole new look inside and out that includes a new cover and easy-to-navigate layout, it is now simpler than ever to use a new language effectively and with confidence. This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up everyday on vacation, from finding a hotel to choosing wine. With the inclusion of fully updated travel information and tips, a 3,000 word dictionary, a comprehensive menu decoder, grammar and pronunciation sections, you need never be lost for words again.