Destination B2 (2006)

Malcolm Mann and Steve Taylore-Knowles's Destination books suit learners who want grammar and vocabulary practiced in one volume rather than buying two. The series comes in three levels, B1, B2 and a combined C1 and C2, and B2 is the natural entry for an upper-intermediate student aiming to break through to advanced. It is a workbook first and a reference second: denser and more drill-heavy than Murphy, which is useful when you have a deadline and less so if you mainly want to look things up. Each level is sold with or without a key, so self-study learners should check the cover before buying.