English Essentials

Listen to everyday words and phrases in British English, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in the UK with topics on home...

Have you ever wondered how to improve your English grammar skills with little to no effort at all? How about the most effective ways to master punctuation and structure sentences like a professional book editor? If so, keep reading because you’re in for a treat...The information contained in this audiobook is designed to help fix your grammar skills once and for all. The application of what you learn in this audiobook can help you see results in as little as one week, and change your life forever.

This book offers a concise, accessible guide to the key concepts and applications in Otto Scharmer's classic Theory U. Scharmer argues that our capacity to pay attention coshapes the world. What prevents us from attending to situations more effectively is that we aren't fully aware of that interior condition from which our attention and actions originate. Scharmer calls this lack of awareness our blind spot. He illuminates the blind spot in leadership today and offers hands-on methods to help change makers overcome it through the process, principles, and practices of Theory U.

Among the many pieces of expert advice in The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking is this nugget: "To capture attention, define a problem that keeps listeners up at night." Wyeth may as well be talking about the audiobook itself - for nothing keeps us up at night like the prospect of giving a speech in the morning. In this brief and lucid guide to presenting, Wyeth counsels how to calm a thumping heart and reveals techniques on preparation, delivery, and visual aids as he gives you vivid stories and rubber-meets-the-road advice.

This audiobook features 21 practical, travel-focused stories designed to help English speakers begin understanding Danish naturally and efficiently. Each story follows a clear three-step structure. First, you hear the full story in Danish, allowing you to focus on pronunciation, rhythm, and overall comprehension. Next, you hear the complete English translation, ensuring that meaning is clear and nothing is left uncertain. Finally, the story is presented once more in Danish. With the context now firmly established, you’ll notice how much more you understand the second time.

Learning German doesn’t have to feel like studying — and it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. This audiobook is built for listening first. Designed specifically for English speakers, it uses calm, structured audio immersion to help you absorb German naturally. No grammar drills. No flashcards. No pressure to memorize. You simply press play and let the language flow. Through carefully repeated everyday phrases, essential vocabulary, and clear, natural pronunciation, your brain begins recognizing patterns automatically.

Are you ready to embark on a journey towards a healthier, more balanced lifestyle? Do you wish to harness the power of nature to improve your well-being? This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the myriad benefits of essential oils. Designed for beginners but packed with valuable insights, this book will lead you through the fascinating world of essential oils, from their historical use to the science behind their effectiveness.

Unlock the core principles that drive sustainable business growth with Business Growth Essentials. This comprehensive yet practical guide is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and ambitious professionals who want to move beyond survival mode and build a scalable, resilient enterprise. Inside, you’ll find clear frameworks and actionable strategies covering the most critical areas of growth market positioning, customer acquisition, revenue optimization, and operational efficiency.

A special 10th anniversary edition of Roy Peter Clark's bestselling guide to writing, featuring five bonus tools. Ten years ago, Roy Peter Clark, America's most influential writing teacher, whittled down almost thirty years of experience in journalism, writing, and teaching into a series of...

Struggling to master clinical sciences? You're not alone. Most nursing, PA, and health science students face the same overwhelming challenge: understanding how pathophysiology, microbiology, nutrition, and pharmacology connect on high-stakes exams—while trying to prepare for NCLEX-style scenario questions that test everything at once. What if passing your certification exam didn't mean memorizing thousands of disconnected facts? The truth is, NCLEX and certification exams test how these sciences work together. Understanding these connections is the key to passing with confidence.

Essential (Brazilian) Portuguese in 2 hours with Paul Noble, a new Collins book, full description to follow when available...

Discover the world's greatest thinkers and their groundbreaking notions! Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject. Philosophy 101 cuts out the boring details and exhausting philosophical...

The job of a Chief Technical Officer is broad, ever-changing, and hard to define. Is the CTO an engineer, an architect, a people manager, or an executive? Turns out, in most cases, it’s all of the above—and even the most experienced “techies” often find themselves feeling underprepared for the human and logistical sides of this pivotal role.

Poker math is a vitally important aspect to no-limit hold'em poker, but it's often overlooked or simply not used because many poker players fear it's too difficult to learn. I'm here to tell you it is not. In fact, fundamental poker math is very easy to learn. After listening to this book, you'll have mastered fundamental no-limit hold'em mathematics. You'll have gained a huge skill advantage over your opponents and will be able to effectively use math at the poker table to make profitable moves. Most importantly, you'll become a much better and profitable poker player!

If you think your poker skills could improve, you are probably right—and this book will show you how.

This carefully curated collection brings together some of the most influential and enduring works in American literature. Spanning the 19th and 20th centuries, these novels explore love and loss, identity and ambition, innocence and disillusionment—offering a powerful reflection of the American experience in all its complexity. Timeless in their themes and revolutionary in style, The Essential American Classics Collection is a must-have for readers seeking the heart and soul of American fiction.

Every minute, 267 babies are born around the world. And behind each one is a mom adjusting, healing, and trying her best in a world that often forgets to ask, “How are you actually doing?” This audiobook is here to change that. The Essential Postpartum Care Toolkit is your calm and supportive guide through the tender season of early motherhood. With honest guidance and a whole-body approach, it helps you care for yourself while caring for your baby.

Essential Life Skills Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know helps boys and girls ages 8-10 build real world confidence through essential life skills for kids. This practical life skills book prepares children early for independence, responsibility, and strong decision making. Packed with relatable lessons and hands-on activities, it makes teaching life skills simple and effective.

To Know Your Self is based on the essential teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda, founder of Integral Yoga. When you know yourself—your true Self—then you know everything, and you understand everyone.

For the first time in print! A definitive compilation of Nikki Giovanni’s best and most beloved poems from her extraordinary 60-year career. Nikki Giovanni’s poems are some of the most quoted, most memorable, and most talked about gems in American literature, with a huge pop culture...