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Planning a trip to the ? ⛰️

Fully revised and updated with new locations added, this easy-to-use, definitive guide from former Lonely Planet travel writer Emma Gibbs will help you navigate the best that the North Coast 500 has to offer.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The photography is incredible and the depth of detail cannot be faulted.” NetGalley Reader
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Beautifully produced and full of inspiration” NetGalley Reader
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Ideal for mapping out your itinerary” NetGalley Reader

The new edition of North Coast 500 Britain’s Ultimate Road Trip Official Guide is available now, wherever you buy your books.

https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008802417

Discover how to create your own weather forecast from what you can see and feel around you with this handy guide from renowned weather expert Simon Keeling, out now! 🌦️📚

☁️ Read the clouds
🌬️ Measure wind speeds
🌡️ Assess the temperature
🌈 Understand how rainbows are formed
☇ Forecast a thunderstorm
📱 Find out which official forecasts you can trust

Perfect for anyone planning their next walk or camping trip, or the armchair meteorologist.

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The Fungi Spotter’s Guide is here! 🍄📚

Did you know that we have a fungus that glows in the dark? And one that smells like watermelon? That some of our fungi eat other fungi, and there’s even one that eat insects?

Discover how to spot spectacular and strange species like Yellow Brain Fungus, Chicken of the Woods, Amethyst Deceiver and Witches’ Butter with this absorbing and entertaining guide by two of Britain’s leading experts.

Perfect for popping in your pocket for your next autumn walk. 🍂

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Spooky season is here 🎃

If you love discovering Britain’s folklore, tales of our landscape or even spine-chilling ghost stories, these fascinating and beautifully illustrated National Trust books are for you. 📚

If you’re into it, read into it.

https://collins.co.uk/collections/national-trust-legends-folklore

Collins Astronomy Week is back for 2026 over on Collins Astronomy 🚀💫

Coinciding with , Collins Astronomy Week is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in space or astronomy to come together to celebrate this fascinating subject.

With amazing giveaways, free resources, exclusive content and much more, there’s something for every enthusiast.

➡️ Visit Collins4Parents for astronomy giveaways & free resources for kids! ⭐

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We all love discussing the weather forecast, but what if there was a way to predict the weather yourself? 🌡️

Rediscover these lost skills and feel more connected with nature with Weather Secrets and Signs, your handy companion from renowned weather expert Dr. Simon Keeling.

Does a red sky at night really mean good weather? Can it ever be too cold to snow? ☀️🌨️

Discover all this and more in Weather Secrets and Signs, out 8th October!

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Settle word disputes with the Scrabble bible! 📗

Based on Collins English Dictionary, Official Scrabble Words is the most comprehensive Scrabble word list ever. With more than 280,000 permissible words, this is the ideal training and adjudication tool for Scrabble players.

Endorsed by Mattel and WESPA (the World English-Language Scrabble Players' Association) this is the essential reference for all Scrabble players.

Find out more at https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008660789

Are you a fungi fan? 🍄🍄‍🟫

Explore 40 of Britain’s most colourful, wonderful fungi in The Fungi Spotter’s Guide, a beautifully illustrated introduction to this spectacular and strange species by two of Britain’s leading experts.

This unique guide is the perfect gift for any nature lover – out 8th October!

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