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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days Provide your students with frequent, focused skills practice with this Reproducible Teacher's Edition. The reproducible format and additional teacher resources give you everything you need to help students master and retain basic skills. Give your first-graders the fun and focused writing practice they need to become strong and successful writers. Thanks to engaging art, topics, and activities, even beginning writers can practice the six traits of writing! 25 weeks of instruction cover trait-based writing skills. Features Summary Provide your students with frequent, focused skills practice with this Reproducible Teacher's Edition. The reproducible format and additional teacher resources give you everything you need to help students master and retain basic skills... Author Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Publisher Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Release date 20080601 Pages 160 ISBN 1-59673-286-5 ISBN 13 978-1-59673-286-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Deborah Pearlman and Abby Finer of the Warner Bros. Television Writers Workshop reveal in this essential guide insider tips and tricks aimed at paving the way to better scripts by new writers. The book focuses on all aspects of writing for television, from the definition and importance of sample material to what it takes to be a successful TV writer. The authors offer invaluable insider information on the keys to writing a good script and how to choose the right show for sample material. In particular, they provide instruction on troubleshooting scripts - with a do and don't list. For the novice scriptwriter, they include advice on how to research, brainstorm ideas, and write a beat sheet and outline through to a polished draft. Filled with practical advice and up-to-date industry information, each chapter provides strategies and insights that will jumpstart a fledgling writing career toward success. Features Summary Deborah Pearlman and Abby Finer of the Warner Bros. Television Writers Workshop reveal in this essential guide insider tips and tricks aimed at paving the way to better scripts by new writers... Author Deborah Pearlman (Author), Abby Finer (Author) Publisher Syracuse University Press Release date 20040930 Pages 96 ISBN 0-8156-0831-4 ISBN 13 978-0-8156-0831-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Created by a 'student-tested, faculty-approved' review process with students, "Comp:Write" is an engaging and accessible solution to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today's learners at a value-based price. Using a focused modes-based approach, "Comp:Write" engages students on the key elements of successful writing. Through printed Chapter Review Cards and robust online grammar quizzing, students have ample opportunity to hone their skill sets and explore composition. For class preparation, "Comp:Write" offers Instructor Prep Cards with suggested in-class discussion topics and activities. "Comp:Write" provides students with a concise new approach to learning the skills they need to become successful and confident writers in college and beyond! Features Summary Using a focused modes-based approach, this title engages students on the key elements of successful writing. Author Verne Meyer (Author), Patrick Sebranek (Author), Randall Vandermey (Author), John Van Rys (Author) Publisher Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Release date 20100131 Pages 384 ISBN 1-4390-8439-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4390-8439-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days 'Mathematics for CSEC' covers the CSEC syllabus for Mathematics and is suitable for use throughout the Caribbean. Features Summary Mathematics for CSEC uses a successful writing team with experience of writing best selling Mathematics titles in the Caribbean. It covers the CSEC syllabus for Mathematics and is suitable for use throughout the Caribbean.. Author Sue Chandler (Author), Ewart Smith (Author), Fayad W. Ali (Author), Clarrie Layne (Author) Publisher Nelson Thornes Release date 20141101 Pages 664 ISBN 0-7487-9977-X ISBN 13 978-0-7487-9977-0

Author: James Ambrose Brown Publisher: Juventus (1986) Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: 9780868160931 Condition: Good Binding: Hardcover Pages: 157 Dimensions: 22.7 x 15.7 x 1.5 cm +++ by James Ambrose Brown +++ James Ambrose Brown has many years of successful writing behind him, including prize-winning adult novels and plays for theatre, radio and television. His writing for children includes several plays which have been widely translated in Europe and played in the Middle East, Canada and America. Curtain Up! Can be used either in the classroom as a drama exercise, or in the school hall or a theatre as a full-scale production. Incorporating an introduction to drama, pre-reading information and comprehension questions, the plays are humorous and set in South Africa.

Book 3 in the very popular 8-Bit Diary series where Minecraft meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this journal of a young Minecraft villager who dares to dream of becoming a Minecraft warrior. THESE ARE THE REAL BOOKS BY CUBE KID! DIARY OF AN 8-BIT WARRIOR: CRAFTING ALLIANCES WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AS WIMPY VILLAGER KINDLES 9 & 10. Competition stiffens in book three of the 8-Bit Diary series, as Runts training is intensifying! After the recent mob attacks, the entire village decides to prepare for the next offensive. Fortifying the defenses, tracking down a spy, searching for new alliances... But Herobrine isnt having any of it... Can Runt increase his efforts to be one of the five best students in school and finally become the warrior of his dreams? With the help of his friendsBreeze, Max, Emerald, and StumpRunt will face a peril greater than anything he has ever known. About the Author Cube Kid is the pen name of Eric Gunnar Taylor, a 33-year-old author who lives in Alaska. A fan of video games and particularly Minecraft he started writing fanfiction at a very young age. His first novel, The Diary of a Minecraft Villager, was self-published as an ebook in February 2015 and quickly became tremendously successful in the Minecraft community. The novel was acquired by the French publisher di8, and was published for the first time in France in February 2016 under the title LE JOURNAL D'UN NOOB, with new illustrations by Saboten. The Diary of a Minecraft Villager sparked worldwide interest. When he is not writing, Cube Kid loves travelling, fixing his car, voraciously reading fanfiction and gaming! Read more Age Range: 7 - 12 years Series: Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior (Book 3) Grade Level: 3 - 7 Cube Kid (Author) Cube Kid is the pen name of Eric Gunnar Taylor, a 33-year-old author who lives in Alaska. A fan of video games and particularly Minecraft he started writing fanfiction at a very young age. His first novel, The Diary of a Minecraft Villager, was self-published as an ebook in February 2015 and quickly became tremendously successful in the Minecraft community. The novel was acquired by the French publisher di8, and was published for the first time in France in February 2016 under the title LE JOURNAL D'UN NOOB, with new illustrations by Saboten. The Diary of a Minecraft Villager sparked worldwide interest. When he is not writing, Cube Kid loves travelling, fixing his car, voraciously reading fanfiction and gaming!

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The University of Iowa is a leading light in the writing world. In addition to the Iowa Writers' Workshop for poets and fiction writers, it houses the prestigious Nonfiction Writing Program (NWP), which was the first full-time masters-granting program in this genre in the United States. Over the past three decades the NWP has produced some of the most influential nonfiction writers in the country. I'll Tell You Mine is an extraordinary anthology, a book rooted in Iowa's successful program that goes beyond mere celebration to present some of the best nonfiction writing of the past thirty years. Eighteen pieces produced by Iowa graduates exemplify the development of both the program and the field of nonfiction writing. Each is accompanied by commentary from the author on a challenging issue presented by the story and the writing process, including drafting, workshopping, revising, and listening to (or sometimes ignoring) advice. The essays are put into broader context by a prologue from Robert Atwan, founding editor of the Best American Essays series, who details the rise of nonfiction as a literary genre since the New Journalism of the 1960s. Creative nonfiction is the fastest-growing writing concentration in the country, with more than one hundred and fifty programs in the United States. I'll Tell You Mine shows why Iowa's leads the way. Its insider's view of the Iowa program experience and its wealth of groundbreaking nonfiction writing will entertain readers and inspire writers of all kinds. Features Summary Collection of stories by graduates of the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program. Author Hope Edelman (Author), Robin Hemley (Author) Publisher University of Chicago Press Release date 20180803 Pages 280 ISBN 0-226-30633-X ISBN 13 978-0-226-30633-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours With an accessible, easy-to-understand writing style, Cognitive Psychology, Seventh Edition will give you the tools you need to be successful in the course. You'll explore the basics of cognitive neuroscience, attention and consciousness, perception, memory, knowledge representation, language, problem solving and creativity, decision making and reasoning, and intelligence. The authors' "from lab to life" approach covers theory, lab and field research, and applications to everyday life that demonstrate the relevance of what you are studying. A review of key themes at the end of every chapter will help you spend more time studying important information and less time trying to figure out what you need to know. Features Summary With an accessible, easy-to-understand writing style, Cognitive Psychology, Seventh Edition will give you the tools you need to be successful in the course... Author Robert Sternberg (Author), Karin Sternberg (Author) Publisher CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing Release date 20160115 Pages 596 ISBN 1-305-64465-4 ISBN 13 978-1-305-64465-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor: Angela Leonard This Student Book: *covers the essential content in the new specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative, sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension material *uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence, interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities *has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing skills most important to historical success. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments *includes lots of exam guidance, with practice questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification. Features Summary Supporting great history teaching: developing confident, articulate and successful historians. Our new resources* include 16 Student Books - one for every option in the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History specification - for first teaching from September 2016. Author John Child Publisher Pearson Education Limited Release date 20160921 Pages 160 ISBN 1-292-12734-1 ISBN 13 978-1-292-12734-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor:Angela Leonard This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative, sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence, interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing skills most important to historical success. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification. Features Summary Supporting great history teaching: developing confident, articulate and successful historians. Our new resources* include 16 Student Books - one for every option in the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History specification - for first teaching from September 2016. Author Rob Bircher Publisher Pearson Education Limited Release date 20160405 Pages 112 ISBN 1-292-12723-6 ISBN 13 978-1-292-12723-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Link Up is a new edition of a successful five-level course in British English that introduces teenagers to relevant themes through the study of English. Age-appropriate materials offers learners a balanced approach to reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar - and motivate them to use English. Learner and teacher needs are addressed by a comprehensive package which includes Course Book with Audio CDs, Workbook, Teacher's Book, Test Book, Class Audio CDs, and an Assessment CD-ROM with ExamView. Features Summary An edition of a successful five-level course in British English that introduces teenagers to relevant themes through the study of English. It features age-appropriate materials that offer learners a balanced approach to reading... Author Angela Cussons (Author), Francesca Stafford (Author) Publisher New Editions International Ltd Release date 20080926 Pages 250 ISBN 960-403-641-6 ISBN 13 978-960-403-641-7

'Edgar-finalist Freeman's fourth thriller to feature Duluth, Minn., police lieutenant Jonathan Stride (after Stalked) may be his most ambitious--and accomplished--work to date. As the title suggests, even those involved in the closest relationships can be kept in the dark about a loved one's past. When a woman shows up in town and informs Stride that she's writing a book about the 30-year-old mystery surrounding the murder of the older sister of the girl who grew up to become Stride's spouse, he's forced to re-examine the validity of his bond with not only his late wife, Cindy, who died of cancer five years earlier, but also that involving his current love interest, a former Vegas cop turned PI, Serena Dial. Powered by darkly poetic atmospherics and deep character development (especially Stride, whose understated intensity, dignity and resilience are emblematic of the Twin Ports area itself), this harrowing and heartrending novel will leave readers guessing until the very last pages.' (Publishers Weekly) 'His most ambitious - and accomplished - work to date' (Publishers Weekly) 'Powered by darkly poetic atmopherics and deep character development... this harrowing and heartrending novel will leave readers guessing until the very last pages' (Publishers Weekly) '...gripping, with the right balance of all those things that make a successful thriller - strong characters, believable plot and plenty of tension' (Herald Sun, Australia) 'The writer finishes each chapter with a dramatic sentence that compels you to turn the next page to the final gripping conclusion' (Launceston Examiner, Australia) 'With not one but two breathtaking climaxes, Freeman delivers a tale of intrigue and anguish. Lyrical descriptions of Minnesota's wild weather add another element to a mesmerizing mix' (The Advertiser, South Australia) 'An author returns to her home town to write a book about a 30-year-old unsolved murder and stumbles into more than she'd bargained for. The result is gripping, with the right balance of all those things that make a successful thriller - strong characters, believable plot and plenty of tension' (Herald Sun, Australia) 'Clever and classy' (Gold Coast Bulletin, Australia) 'This is a real page turner, with believable characters and some nice twists and changes of pace' (Sun Herald, Australia) 

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days With Spelling Workout, every child can become a successful speller in no time. This high-interest program offers an easy-to-implement step-by-step approach to spelling success. Spelling Workout has all the components you need to go from simple sound-letter relationships to more complex spelling patterns. Your child will learn spelling skills based on phonics through unique, cross-curricular reading passages, practice, and high-interest writing activities. Packed with flexible lessons, motivating activities, including fun riddles and puzzles, this dynamic program promotes spelling success You can use Spelling Workout together with MCP "Plaid" Phonics to provide your child with a complete phonics and spelling curriculum. Looking for other grade levels? 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 8th Grade Features Summary With Spelling Workout, every child can become a successful speller in no time. This high-interest program offers an easy-to-implement step-by-step approach to spelling success... Author Modern Curriculum Press Publisher Modern Curriculum Press Release date 20110308 ISBN 1-4284-3273-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4284-3273-4

About Marc Olden - Marc Olden (1933¿2003) was the author of forty mystery and suspense novels. Born in Baltimore, he began writing while working in New York as a Broadway publicist. His first book, Angela Davis (1973), was a nonfiction study of the controversial Black Panther. In 1973 he also published Narc, under the name Robert Hawke, beginning a hard-boiled nine-book series about a federal narcotics agent. A year later, Black Samurai introduced Robert Sand, a martial arts expert who becomes the first non-Japanese student of a samurai master. Based on Olden¿s own interest in martial arts, which led him to the advanced ranks of karate and aikido, the novel spawned a successful eight-book series. Olden continued writing for the next three decades, often drawing on his fascination with Japanese culture and history.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS enchants millions with her timeless, powerful writing Time after time... Sunny Stone knows she wants to do something spectacular with her life - and a cabin in the snow-kissed mountains seems like the perfect place to come up with a plan. But when an enigmatic stranger appears, Sunny has no idea how much her life is about to change. Twenty-third-century cynic Jacob is determined to find and convince his brother Caleb to return to their time. Caleb might believe he's found `the one' but love never lasts. Yet firecracker Sunny keeps finding new ways to get under his skin. Jacob has always valued science over women - until now... `The most successful novelist on Planet Earth.' Washington Post `A storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent.' Publisher's Weekly Features Summary New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS enchants millions with her timeless, powerful writing Author Nora Roberts Publisher Mills And Boon Release date 20161201 Pages 299 ISBN 0-263-92368-1 ISBN 13 978-0-263-92368-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days From One of the Greatest Bands in History Comes a Reminder to Never Give Up Hope. In this long-awaited memoir, complete with color photographs, songwriter and keyboardist Jonathan Cain takes us on an odyssey from center stage with Journey when all America was listening to songs like "Don't Stop Believin'," "Faithfully," and "Open Arms," to his hope and faith today. He tells of the thrilling moments when the music came together and offers an inside look at why Steve Perry left and the extraordinary story of their gifted new vocalist, Arnel Pineda. When Jonathan Cain and the iconic band Journey were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cain could say he had finally arrived. But Cain's journey wasn't always easy - and his true arrival in life had more to do with faith than fame. As a child, Cain survived a horrific school fire that killed nearly 100 of his classmates. His experience formed a resilience that would carry him through both tragedy and success. Moving from Chicago to Sunset Boulevard, Cain never let go of his dreams, eventually getting his big break with Journey - and writing the songs that would become the soundtrack of a generation. Don't Stop Believin' is an epic story of one man's dream that takes you from playing old-country songs at an Italian Deli in Chicago and his experiences with a warm, encouraging father who died too soon, to suddenly writing mega-bestselling songs with some of the most talented musicians and performers ever to take the stage of some of the world's largest arenas. The song "Don't Stop Believin'" is the most downloaded song of all time, and is one that has been covered by major televisions shows and adopted by a whole new generation. Through a wonderful retrospective of music that takes us right to the present, Jonathan Cain reminds us of the melodies and lyrics that serve as milestones for our biggest dreams as they call us to never stop believing. Features Summary Keyboardist and songwriter with the band Journey, Jonathan Cain writes this long-awaited memoir about his personal story of overcoming and faith, his career with one of the most successful musical groups in history... Author Jonathan Cain Publisher Zondervan Release date 20180501 Pages 304 ISBN 0-310-35391-2 ISBN 13 978-0-310-35391-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise A Christmas Carol throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of A Christmas Carol as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners - Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses - Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text - Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade - Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay - Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter Features Summary Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read... Author Sue Bennett Publisher Hodder Education Release date 20160129 Pages 104 ISBN 1-4718-5352-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4718-5352-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In 1753, Voltaire -- playwright, poet, philosopher, and one of the most fjted figures in Europe -- was forced by Louis XV into exile, where he remained for the last twenty-five years of his life. These years heralded a startling new beginning for this remarkable man. Voltaire carved out a new and vibrant world in his isolation, becoming a successful entrepreneur and writing his masterpiece Candide. In Voltaire in Exile, Ian Davidson re-creates this period in the life of one of the giants of the Enlightenment. By painstakingly translating the rich correspondence between Voltaire and his family, members of the Court at Versailles, and the French intellectual elite, Davidson allows us to discover Voltaire the artist, the campaigner, the aesthete, the lover, the humorist. The result is a wonderfully vivid portrait of this extraordinarily funny, iconoclastic, complex, and, above all, ferociously intelligent individual. Features Summary In 1753, Voltaire playwright, poet, philosopher, and one of the most feted figures in Europe was forced by Louis XV into exile, where he remained for the last twenty-five years of his life... Author Ian Davidson Publisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press Release date 20060113 Pages 342 ISBN 0-8021-4236-2 ISBN 13 978-0-8021-4236-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Practical and easy to understand "Database Principles: Fundamentals of Design, Implementation, and Management, 10/e, International Edition" gives readers a solid foundation in database design and implementation. Filled with visual aids such as diagrams, illustrations, and tables, this market-leading book provides in-depth coverage of database design, demonstrating that the key to successful database implementation is in proper design of databases to fit within a larger strategic view of the data environment. Renowned for its clear, straightforward writing style, the tenth edition has been thoroughly updated to include hot topics such as green computing/sustainability for modern data centers, the role of redundant relationships, and examples of web-database connectivity and code security. In addition, new review questions, problem sets, and cases have been added throughout the book so that readers have multiple opportunities to test their understanding and develop real and useful design skills. Features Summary Gives readers a foundation in database design and implementation. Filled with visual aids such as diagrams, illustrations, and tables, this book provides coverage of database design... Author Stephen Morris (Author), Peter Rob (Author), Carlos Coronel (Author) Publisher South-Western College Publishing Release date 20120322 Pages 736 ISBN 1-133-31197-0 ISBN 13 978-1-133-31197-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Now packed with new illustrations and more clinically relevant than ever before, this fully updated Eighth Edition of Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any health care setting. To help students learn both medical terms and how they are used in real-world settings, this reader-friendly book demonstrates how medical terms are built from word parts (Part 1), introduces body structures, diseases, and treatments (Part 2), and covers each body system (Part 3). Accessible content, a logical organization, and reinforcing drills in every chapter combine to help readers master the information they need for success in their future careers. An enhanced art program, many new, clinically focused case studies, and an improved online teaching and learning resources (including prepU adaptive quizzing) make this Eighth Edition ideal for classroom instruction, independent study, or distance learning. * Greater Student Confidence = Success: Use of Barbara Cohen's Memmlers Anatomy and Physiology along with this Medical Terminology text delivers continuity of writing style, design, and online resources making students more confident and ultimately more successful in their chosen health profession. * A greater emphasis on clinical illustrations brings concepts to life and helps students connect learning to practice. * Updatedcases studies focus on current issues and hot topics to prepare students for the types of challenges they will encounter in practice. * PrepU is featured in the Ancillaries-at-a-Glance section and is identified with an icon throughout the text. * Online Student Resources have been updated and enhanced. * Online Lesson Plans have been updated with tips on using the book in a flipped classroom or in online learning. Features Summary An Illustrated Guide. Now packed with new illustrations and more clinically relevant than ever before, this fully updated Eighth Edition of Medical Terminology An Illustrated Guide helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any health care setting... Author Barbara J. Cohen (Author), Ann DePetris (Author) Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Release date 20160201 Pages 704 ISBN 1-4963-1888-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4963-1888-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days The Live Beat Workbook follows the Students' Book structure: * Exercises are at two levels of difficulty to cater for mixed ability classes. * Each input lesson ends with a grammar summary, with examples and simple rules. * Language round-ups give extra practice and provide self-check score boxes and an audio answer key so students can check their knowledge. * Skills practice pages focus on reading, writing and listening. Features Summary Live Beat is a new four-level course that keeps teenage students motivated and focused to achieve better learning outcomes. It builds on the successful approach by the same authors of the bestselling Upbeat course. Author Rod Fricker Publisher Pearson Longman Release date 20150108 Pages 88 ISBN 1-4479-5301-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4479-5301-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Gain a solid foundation in database design and implementation with the practical and easy-to-understand approach in DATABASE SYSTEMS: DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MANAGEMENT, 12E. Filled with diagrams, illustrations, and tables, this market-leading text provides in-depth coverage of database design. You learn the key to successful database implementation: proper design of databases to fit within a larger strategic view of the data environment. Renowned for its clear, straightforward writing style, this text provides an outstanding balance of theory and practice. You gain the hands-on skills to make you attractive to employers. Updates include the latest coverage of cloud data services and a new chapter on Big Data Analytics and NoSQL, including related Hadoop technologies. In addition, new review questions, problem sets, and cases offer multiple opportunities to test your understanding and develop useful design skills. Features Summary Gain a solid foundation in database design and implementation with the practical and easy-to-understand approach in DATABASE SYSTEMS: DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION... Author Steven Morris (Author), Carlos Coronel (Author) Publisher CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing Release date 20160219 Pages 791 ISBN 1-305-62748-2 ISBN 13 978-1-305-62748-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 17 working days Happy uses different kinds of learning strategies to match children's changing development and learning styles. Start the learning journey in the reassuring setting of Happy House. Introduce children to reading and writing English in the wider world of Happy Street. Explore a world of fascinating facts with the topic-based approach of Happy Earth. Happy at all levels of primary! Features Summary One of the worlds most successful primary courses, the Happy Series is a six-level course thats perfectly in step with your students development. Author Stella Maidment (Author), Lorena Roberts (Author) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20090806 Pages 72 ISBN 0-19-473082-4 ISBN 13 978-0-19-473082-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Exam Board: AQA A, AQA B, EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: English literatureFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise The Taming of the Shrew throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of The Taming of the Shrew as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay Features Summary Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read... Author Martin Old (Author), Nicola Onyett (Author), Luke Mcbratney (Author) Publisher Hodder Education Release date 20160129 Pages 112 ISBN 1-4718-5413-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4718-5413-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Today's teens are aware of the many benefits of volunteering, and their reasons for wanting to volunteer are as varied as they are. Some gather work experience for future jobs; some look ahead to college and scholarship applications. Some must fulfill schools' community service requirements; some wish to contribute to their communities. Other teens just want something to do in their free time. Whatever the reason, libraries can provide many volunteer opportunities to help young adults gain valuable experience as they enter a new stage in their lives. This VOYA Guide offers practical advice about starting and maintaining effective teen volunteer programs in school and public libraries. Working with teen volunteers poses different challenges than working with adults: coping with school schedules and parents' expectations, discovering incentives that interest teens, and dealing with the emotional and physical changes that occur during adolescence. Aware of these needs, Gillespie draws on her many years of experience in managing teen volunteers to provide the basics of volunteer management-recruitment, orientation and training, recognition and retention, and supervision. Her profiles of several successful teen volunteer programs and her interviews with teen volunteer supervisors add authenticity and flavor from the actual library world. Gillespie's sensitivity to teens is heightened by humor and a clean writing style that enlivens the text. Sidebars contain quotes, statistics, true tales from "The Dark Side" that illustrate difficult situations when working with teens, and her own words of wisdom in the guise of an advice column, "Dear All-Knowing Teen Volunteer Guru." The featured library programs contribute examples of promotional flyers, applications, interview questions, evaluations, volunteer handbooks, and other handouts. New to the working world, teen volunteers require extra supervisory effort, instruction, and understanding. Yet Gillespie convinces librarians that the benefits of teen volun Features Summary This guide for library professionals offers practical advice about starting and maintaining teen volunteer programs in school and public libraries. Topics include recruiting... Author Kellie M Gillespie Publisher Scarecrow Press Release date 20031217 Pages 144 ISBN 0-8108-4837-6 ISBN 13 978-0-8108-4837-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days The Live Beat Students' Book contains 10 units that build and consolidate students' knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, functional language and systematic development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Language Revision helps students monitor their own progress through self-assessment while Skills Revision gives students practice question types from the Trinity, KET and PET exams. MyEnglishLab is an online platform that helps students to practise their English outside class and for teachers to continue to interact with them. Live Beat MyEnglishLab for students provides: * An interactive version of the entire Workbook. * Extra skills practice. * Video blogs with follow-up activities to consolidate learning. * Additional Five Days drama video activities for more exposure to the authentic use of English. * Pronunciation activities with record and playback. * Useful tips for activities and instant feedback to tests to explain why an answer is right or wrong. Features Summary Live Beat is a new four-level course that keeps teenage students motivated and focused to achieve better learning outcomes. It builds on the successful approach by the same authors of the bestselling Upbeat course. Author Jonathan Bygrave (Author), Judy Copage (Author), Ingrid Freebairn (Author) Publisher Pearson Longman Release date 20150226 ISBN 1-4479-8107-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4479-8107-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days A comprehensive blueprint for the enlightened leader The Leadership Contract is the modern leader's handbook for organizational renewal. Leaders are no longer "rulers," nor are they accidental in today's business climate, leadership is both a trait and a specific set of skills. It's about trust, commitment, communication, and drive. This book shows you how to become the leader your organization needs. You'll go beyond adopting the habits and practices of an effective leader and actually put it in writing to establish a leadership contract that ensures the success of your company. This revised and updated edition includes new coverage of accountability, personal and organizational levels of the leadership contract, new Gut Check summary questions after each chapter, and additional opening and closing remarks to provide key insight into what the leadership role entails. Recent studies show that only 7 percent of employees have trust and confidence in their senior leaders. How can organizations succeed without the support of their employees? This book aims to build better leaders and establish a true leadership culture that inspires the entire organization. * Learn why a leadership contract is needed and what it entails * Discover the real impact of your decisions and work ethic * Motivate and inspire by making the right connections * Facilitate a vibrant, positive culture that innovates and thrives Exceptional leadership is the heart of a successful organization. Employees need to be able to trust in the skills, strategy, judgment, and motivation of those steering the ship. The Leadership Contract provides a blueprint for today's leaders, and guides you toward becoming the leader your employees deserve. Features Summary A comprehensive blueprint for the enlightened leader The Leadership Contract is the modern leader's handbook for organizational renewal. Leaders are no longer "rulers... Author Vince Molinaro Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20161130 Pages 224 ISBN 1-119-21184-0 ISBN 13 978-1-119-21184-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days Not Dead Yet is Phil Collins' candid, witty, unvarnished story of the songs and shows, the hits and pans, his marriages and divorces, the ascents to the top of the charts and into the tabloid headlines. As one of only three musicians to sell over 100 million records both in a group and as a solo artist, Collins breathes rare air, but he has never lost his talent for crafting songs that touch listeners around the globe. This is the story of his epic career, from child actor to one of the most successful songwriters of the pop music era. A drummer since almost before he could walk, Collins received on-the-job training in the seedy, thrilling bars and clubs of 1960s swinging London before finally landing the drum seat in Genesis. Later he would step into the spotlight on vocals after the departure of Peter Gabriel, and compose the songs that would rocket him to international solo fame with the release of Face Value and `In the Air Tonight'. Whether he's recalling jamming with Eric Clapton and Robert Plant, pulling together a big band fronted by Tony Bennett, playing twice at Live Aid, or writing the Oscar-winning music for Disney's smash-hit animated film Tarzan, Collins keeps it intimate and his storytelling gift never wavers. Features Summary As one of only three musicians to sell over 100 million records both in a group and as a solo artist, Collins breathes rare air, but he has never lost his talent for crafting songs that touch listeners around the globe. Author Phil Collins Publisher Century Release date 20161020 Pages 464 ISBN 1-78089-512-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78089-512-3