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  • The English Grammar Workbook for Grades 6, 7, and

    7 in stock

    £16.14

  • Deutsch Grammatik leicht

    Max Hueber Verlag Deutsch Grammatik leicht

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £13.05

  • Women Periodicals and Print Culture in Britain

    Edinburgh University Press Women Periodicals and Print Culture in Britain

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis collection highlights the contributions of women writers, editors and critics to periodical culture in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

    1 in stock

    £31.49

  • COFFRET ARABE débutants + faux-débutants

    Assimil COFFRET ARABE débutants + faux-débutants

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisNiveau : débutants + faux-débutantsContenu : cahier d''exercices Arabe débutants (ISBN9782700506600) + cahier d''exercices Arabe faux débutants (ISBN9782700507676)Ce coffret réunit deux cahiers dexercices très pratiques etludiques destinés aux débutants et faux-débutants en arabe.350 exercices d''arabe á la progression étudiée et sous formede jeux sont proposés, accompagnés de leurs corrigés etdune auto-évaluation.- Plus de 350 exercices d''arabe- Jeux, exercices á trous, mots fléchés, ...- Grammaire, conjugaison, orthographe, prononciationet accentuation- Testez votre niveau avec lauto-évaluation

    1 in stock

    £22.94

  • Frans

    Assimil Frans

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisNiveau : debutants, faux-debutants Niveau A1-B2Methode d'apprentissage de francais pourneerlandophonesNouvelle edition de cette methode avec laquelle rien n'est aapprendre par coeur, ideale pour debuter ou reviser. L'apprenantcommence a savoir parler francais au bout de deux mois, et lagrammaire est assimilee intuitivement. Le niveau atteint apres sixmois est celui de la conversation courante avec la maitrise de 1 500 a2 000 mots de vocabulaire.Les enregistrements reprennent l'integralite des textes en francais deslecons et des exercices de traduction du livre. Ils sont interpretes, a unrythme progressif, par des locuteurs natifs professionnels. La cle USBpermet de charger tout ou partie des enregistrements sur votrelecteur MP3.- Des dialogues vivants et utiles- Une progression tres etudiee- La prononciation grace a l'audio

    2 in stock

    £88.44

  • Gold Experience 2nd Edition Exam Practice

    Pearson Education Limited Gold Experience 2nd Edition Exam Practice

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis Additional intensive practice for the exams Two complete practice tests, one with tips and guidance for every task Extensive support for productive tasks Online answer keys, audio and speaking test videos with teacher’s resources

    15 in stock

    £13.19

  • Chinese Characters

    Amber Books Ltd Chinese Characters

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe elegant pen-strokes and visual harmony of Chinese writing, known as hànzì, have long been admired in the west. Classical Chinese calligraphy is a popular and valuable art form, and with the increasing economic and cultural power of China, its writing is becoming more widely appreciated and understood. In particular, the deep layers of history and symbolism which exist behind even the most everyday character have a strong appeal to those seeking understanding from an alternative philosophy. Chinese Characters: The Art of Hànzì features the most interesting of the three to four thousand characters are needed to write modern Chinese. Characters expressing concepts such as love, peace, respect and happiness are reproduced in a large format, enabling the reader to trace, scan or photocopy them for transfer to any other medium. Alongside the character is an accessible and inspiring explanation of how the character developed, what the particular strokes symbolize, and its various different meanings.Table of Contents愛 love 平 peace 安 peace 和 harmony 心 heart 信 belief 新 new 興 flourish, prosper 高興 happy 性 sex 幸 lucky 忠 honest, 敬 respect 永 eternal 永遠 forever 家 home 父 father 母 mother 友 friend 友誼 friendship 火 fire 水 water 土 earth 木 wood 金 metal/gold 玉 jade 雨 rain 風 wind 福 fortune 壽 long life 男 male 女 female 龍 dragon 鳳 phoenix 仁 benevolence 義 righteousness 禪 Zen 月 moon 日 sun 陰 Yin 陽 Yang 明 bright 光 light, radiance, glory 道 Tao 大 great 太 supreme 笑 laugh, smile 孝 filial piety, dutifulness 力 power, strength 禮 rites, correct behaviour 極 extreme. utmost 吉 auspicious 樂 happy; music 音樂 music 變 change 花 flower 中 middle; China 茶 tea 劍 sword 昌 glorious, prosperous 清 clear, pure 正 correct, upright 成 change, become 星 star 強 strong 皇帝 emperor 酷 cool 巧 clever, skilled 錢 money 知 to know 智 knowledge 加油 Go! 蘴 abundant 舞 dance 武 martial, warlike 氣 qi, energy 關係 connection 勇 brave 雷 thunder 熱 hot 冷 cold 冰 ice 兵 soldier 石 stone 失 lose 酒 wine, alcohol

    15 in stock

    £13.49

  • Wide Angle Level 3 MultiPack B with Online

    Oxford University Press Wide Angle Level 3 MultiPack B with Online

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    £43.42

  • APRENDER INGLÃS niveau A2

    Assimil APRENDER INGLÃS niveau A2

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £30.23

  • L'Hebrew

    Assimil L'Hebrew

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisText in French and Hebrew

    10 in stock

    £27.19

  • LHebrew Superpack

    Assimil LHebrew Superpack

    7 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    7 in stock

    £88.44

  • The Pocket Scouse English

    Gemini Books Group Ltd The Pocket Scouse English

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA concise and entertaining guide to England's Scouse dialect, spoken in Liverpool and surrounding areas.

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Independent Schools Yearbook 20242025

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Independent Schools Yearbook 20242025

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Independent Schools Yearbook is the highly respected book of reference of Independent Schools in membership of the Independent Schools Council''s Associations: HMC, GSA, The Society of Heads, IAPS, and ISA.Published and updated annually since 1889, the ''Blue Book'' is often referred to as the ''Bible'' of information on independent schools.Inside you''ll find more than 1,000 School Profiles with information on Contact details, Location, Facilities, Numbers, Admission, Fees, Scholarships and Bursaries, Staff, Curriculum, Sports/Games, The Arts, Extra-Curricular Activities, Community Service, Recent/Planned Developments, News and Events. Entries are arranged by ISC Association with alphabetical and geographical indexes, along with indexes of scholarships, bursaries and discounts, and examinations offered.May I say how valuable and useful your publication proves itself to be - I regularly direct parents to it wh

    15 in stock

    £72.00

  • Spanish School Dictionary

    HarperCollins Publishers Spanish School Dictionary

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe must-have Spanish School Dictionary for KS3 and GCSE, fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE.

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Penguin Readers Level 6 The Thursday Murder Club

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 6 The Thursday Murder Club

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Thursday Murder Club, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, was going to and ellipsis. A small number of illustrations support the text.Meet Richard Osman's famous group of pensioner-detectives: Elizabeth, Ibrahim, Joyce and Ron. In The Thursday Murder Club, the group must try to connect the murders of two men they know and an extra body discovered in an old grave!Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • MerriamWebsters JapaneseEnglish Dictionary

    Merriam Webster,U.S. MerriamWebsters JapaneseEnglish Dictionary

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £6.64

  • The Book Of African Proverbs

    Hatherleigh Press,U.S. The Book Of African Proverbs

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisOver 1500 of the most profound and illuminating proverbs from African nations and people.

    10 in stock

    £13.49

  • My First 18 Years  Born in 1970

    TDM Publishing My First 18 Years Born in 1970

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £13.49

  • Spektrum Deutsch A2 Lehrerhandbuch

    1 in stock

    £22.47

  • Ladybird Readers Level 1  Moomin  The Birthday

    Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 1 Moomin The Birthday

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio,

    2 in stock

    £6.30

  • Practice Makes Perfect Intermediate English

    McGraw-Hill Education Practice Makes Perfect Intermediate English

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisGet the expert instruction and practice needed to take your English skills to the next level! Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners helps you take your English grammar skills to a higher level and gives you the confidence to speak and write in your new language. This accessible workbook leads you through English grammar using concise, easy-to-understand language designed to keep you focused on achieving your goal of total fluency. Youâll learn how to master such tricky topics as verbs, modal, auxiliaries, the passive voice, participial adjectives, subject-verb agreement, and more. The book includes tons of practice and review exercises. Plus, the interactive quizzes available on the app make it easy for you to study on-the-go.  Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners, 3rd Edition features: âTable of ContentsPreface 1 The sentenceNoun phrasesVerb phrasesModifiers 2 The verb phrase 3 The verbLinking verbsIrregular verbsTenses 4 The progressive tensesThe present progressiveThe past progressiveThe future progressive 5. The perfect tensesThe present perfectThe past perfectThe future perfect 6 Modal auxiliariesShades of meaningSpecial auxiliaries 7 The progressive forms of modal auxiliaries 8 The auxiliary doUsing do in questionsUsing do in negative sentences 9 The passive voiceUsing the passive 10 The passive form of modal auxiliariesThe future tenseThe past tense 11 The stative passiveAdjectives and participlesThe progressive form vs. the stative passivePrepositions 12 Past participles with get 13 Participal adjectivesPresent participlesPast participles 14 Subject-verb agreementThird-person singular and pluralThe verb beExpressions of quantityCollective nounsAuxiliary verbsComplex sentences 15 Agreement with nounsPersonal pronouns and collective nounsIndefinite pronounsComplex nouns 16 Using otherAdjectives Pronouns 17 GerundsDistinguishing gerunds from present participlesThe possessive 18 ConjunctionsCoordinating conjunctionsConjunctions and their meaningCorrelative conjunctionsSubordinating conjunctionsAdverbs that act as conjunctions 19 PrepositionsCompound prepositionsNoun and pronoun objectsMore than one prepositional phrase 20 Adjectives and adverbsAdjectivesAdverbs 21 Filler subjects and impersonal subjectsFiller subjectsImpersonal subjects 22 ClausesIndependent clausesDependent clausesRelative clauses 23 PunctuationThe periodThe commaThe semicolonThe colonThe question markThe exclamation pointThe apostropheQuotation marksThe hyphen and the dashParentheses and brackets 24 Capitalization, numbers, and italicsCapitalizationNumbersItalics Appendix: Review exercisesAnswer key McGraw-Hill Language Lab app:240 Progress Checks and Review Quizzes (unique to app)

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • Why We Remember

    Faber & Faber Why We Remember

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisTHE UNFORGETTABLE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR''Popular science at its best: entertaining and thought-provoking.'' FINANCIAL TIMES''You don''t have to be a victim to your past and the way you used to think . . . A wonderful book.'' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEEA radically new and engaging explanation of how and why we remember.' MATTHEW WALKERLife-changing.' SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEEMemory is far more than an archive of the past. This groundbreaking book by a pioneering Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology, Dr Charan Ranganath, reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives.Combining fascinating tales of the peculiarities of memory as well as cutting-edge science, Dr Ranganath shows the surprising ways our brains record the past and how we use that information to understand who we are in the present, and to imagine and guide our futures. Memory shapes how we experience the world, and it does that in often invisible, active and sometimes destructive ways. Dr Ranganath argues that we can use this knowledge to make better use of our flawed memories, whether in daily tasks like finding our keys or dealing with memory loss as we age. What's more, when we work with the brain's ability to learn and reinterpret past events, we can shed our biases, learn faster and heal after grief or trauma. This is a vital, accessible guide to understanding memory's quirks and its power.

    15 in stock

    £10.44

  • Why Animals Talk

    Penguin Books Ltd Why Animals Talk

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisWonderful . . . Endlessly interesting and beautifully written' DAILY TELEGRAPH Steady-headed and fun' SUNDAY TIMESRead this book and, I promise, you'll never listen to animals in the same way again' JESSICA PIERCE, author of Who's a Good Dog?Why Animals Talk is a scientific journey through the untamed world of animal communication. From the majestic howls of wolves and the enchanting chatter of parrots to the melodic clicks of dolphins and the spirited grunts of chimpanzees, these diverse and seemingly bizarre expressions are far from mere noise. In fact, they hold secrets that we are just beginning to decipher.For example, wolves just like humans possess unique accents that distinguish their howls; gibbons have different alarm-calls for leopards and snakes, and sing romantic duets with their partners; and dolphins not only give themselves names but respond excitedly to recordings of the whistles of long-lost compa

    7 in stock

    £10.44

  • Language in Mind: An Introduction to

    Oxford University Press Inc Language in Mind: An Introduction to

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisWritten by a professional writer and researcher, Julie Sedivy's Language in Mind, Second Edition provides an exceptionally accessible introduction to the challenging task of learning psycholinguistic research, theory, and application. Offering a research-based approach-supported by the new "Researchers at Work" feature which shows the process of conducting an experiment-Language in Mind emphasizes not just what psycholinguists know, but how they've come to know it. To deepen the student's exposure to research and scientific thinking, which is an important skill in follow-up courses, the text also includes a critical examination of primary literature and the debates in the field (supported by the in-text "Digging Deeper" feature; and online with Web Activities and "Language at Large" modules). To complete the study of psycholinguistics, the text establishes connections between theory and everyday phenomena (supported by Boxes and "Questions to Contemplate" features). A robust 4-color illustration program distinguishes this book from others, and further explains and illustrates challenging material.Trade ReviewIt's by far the best textbook on this subject. Sedivy's research background and her skills as a science writer make a great combination." - Adele Goldberg, Princeton UniversityThe clarity and depth of Sediy's chapters have helped decrease the time I feel I need to spend introducing and explaining concepts." - Zenzi Griffin, University of Texas, AustinSedivy's book strikes a really good balance in its articulate and intelligent presentation, its breadth of information, and cool graphics." - Ralf Thiede, University of North CarolinaTable of ContentsChapter 1. Science, Language, and the Science of Language Chapter 2. Origins of Human Language Chapter 3. Language and the Brain Chapter 4. Learning Sound Patterns Chapter 5. Learning Words Chapter 6. Learning the Structure of Sentences Chapter 7. Speech Perception Chapter 8. Word Recognition Chapter 9. Understanding Sentence Structure and Meaning Chapter 10. Speaking: From Planning to Articulation Chapter 11. Discourse and Inference Chapter 12. The Social Side of Language Chapter 13. Language Diversity Glossary Literature Cited Author Index Subject Index

    4 in stock

    £156.74

  • My First 18 Years  Born in 1978

    TDM Publishing My First 18 Years Born in 1978

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £13.49

  • Textual analysis for English Language and

    Hodder Education Textual analysis for English Language and

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisBuild confidence in a range of key textual analysis techniques and skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from experienced experts.- Build analysis techniques and skills through a range of strategies, serving as a useful companion throughout the course - from critical-thinking, referencing and citation and the development of a line of inquiry to reflecting on the writing process and constructing essays for Paper 1 and Paper 2- Develop skills in how to approach a text using textual analysis strategies and critical theory, for both unseen texts (the basis of Paper 1) and texts studied in class- Concise, clear explanations help students navigate the IB requirements, including advice on assessment objectives and how literary and textual analysis weaves through Paper 1, Paper 2, the HL Essay, Individual Oral and the Learner Profile- Build understanding in how to approach texts so that students can write convincingly and passionately about texts through active reading, note-taking, asking questions, and developing a personal response to texts - Engaging activities are provided to test understanding of each topic and develop skills for the exam - guiding answers are available to check your responses

    15 in stock

    £26.11

  • Foundation Russian New Edition (Learn Russian

    John Murray Press Foundation Russian New Edition (Learn Russian

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis'The thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis.' - New Yorker, David Sedaris, humorist and author, on learning German with the Michel Thomas MethodLooking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of weeks, not years? The original no-books, no-homework, no-memorizing method is in tune with the way the brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. You'll stick with it because you'll love it.* Pick up Russian naturally and unforgettably without strain or stress* Learn from listening and speaking, without the pressure of writing or memorizing* Build up your Russian in manageable steps by thinking out answers for yourselfWHY IS THE METHOD SO SUCCESSFUL?'What you understand, you know; and what you know, you don't forget.' - Michel ThomasBefore there was machine learning, there was Michel Thomas. For over 50 years he worked on decoding languages by breaking them down into their most essential component parts. These 'building blocks' are introduced to the learner sequentially in such a way that you reconstruct the language for yourself - to form your own sentences, to say what you want, when you want. This unique method draws on the principles of instructional psychology and works with the way your brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. Knowledge is structured and organized so that you absorb the language easily and don't forget it. The method is designed to eliminate the stress which prevents you from relaxing and allowing the brain to work in the way which accepts learning in a seemingly painless, very exciting and highly motivating way. HOW DO THE COURSES WORK?'All stress inhibits true and effective learning' - Michel Thomas During the course, you will join Michel Thomas Method teacher Hara Garoufalia-Middle and two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening and thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or stress of having to memorize. You will learn at your own pace, pausing and repeating where necessary, and complete the course in about 20-30 hours. By the end of the course, you will understand and have the confidence to speak basic Russian. WHAT WILL I ACTUALLY ACHIEVE?'I am the architect who builds the house. It's up to you to decorate it.' - Michel ThomasThe Michel Thomas Method will help you kick-start, continue, and flourish in your Russian language learning journey. It is not intended to get you perfectly fluent, but it will get you speaking and using Russian, with proper pronunciation, faster than most any other method. It is designed to give you a strong foundation and good working knowledge of a language from which you can expand and later 'add decoration' to. It is a rapid method for learning, but still requires effort and concentration on the part of the learner. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS NEW EDITION?This new edition includes an audio review course to let you quickly revise and consolidate your learning once you've completed the full course.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?*Foundation Russian includes 8 audio Course CDs and 2 audio Review CDs to continue and consolidate your knowledge. The booklet is available to download from www.michelthomas.com.*Note that the course content is the same as the previously entitled Total Russian course, but the CD-ROM has been replaced with audio review CDs. LEARN ANYWHERE!Reclaim your pockets of free time to learn a new language! Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever and wherever you want, in as little or as much time as you have. WHERE DO I GO NEXT?Intermediate Russian follows on from the Foundation course.Trade ReviewThe thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis. -- David Sedaris, humorist and author * New Yorker, From ‘Easy, Tiger, Language Lessons on the Road’ *I've used Michel Thomas to get off the starting block for French, Italian and Spanish and I'm always surprised by how much I can say after only a few hours of listening. The Michel Thomas Italian course organises verbs into logical groups which helps you pick them up fast. And perhaps more importantly, it shows you how to use this grammar to build useful sentences. -- Katie Harris, joyoflanguages.comI experienced the same sort of pleasure that you got from suddenly getting a crossword clue right or cracking a code...the finger-snapping moment of, Oh My God! I've just understood what you've said to me in Spanish or you've just understood me! -- Peter Løvstrøm, ActorThe nearest thing to painless learning * The Times *A unique and perfectly brilliant way of learning languages -- Stephen FryThe most extraordinary learning experience of my life -- Emma ThompsonThomas makes it simple * Sunday Times *Works like a dream * Daily Telegraph *Michel Thomas is a precious find indeed * The Guardian *Five minutes in and you already feel like you're winning * Time Out *

    1 in stock

    £72.00

  • Oxford Student Atlas for India

    OUP India Oxford Student Atlas for India

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAs well as the State Public Service Commissions, and various other examining bodies in India.

    15 in stock

    £17.55

  • Roadmap A2 Workbook with Digital Resources

    Pearson Education Roadmap A2 Workbook with Digital Resources

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £24.31

  • Greek and Latin Roots of Medical and Scientific

    John Wiley and Sons Ltd Greek and Latin Roots of Medical and Scientific

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £39.56

  • The Storytellers Weekly Journal

    Union Square & Co. The Storytellers Weekly Journal

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA beautiful guided journal designed to help authors take their story from concept to completed manuscript over the course of one year. The brainchild of experienced authors and entrepreneurs Mary Weber and C. J. Redwine, this step-by-step guide will help aspiring novelists grow their projects from the seed of an idea into a polished manuscript. It contains proven tools drawn from multiple schools of productivity and writing thought to help writers stay motivated through each phase of the writing process—even after that initial burst of excitement and momentum is replaced by the daunting reality of all the work that lies ahead. Weber and Redwine combine these tools with the holistic approach of a book coach to provide the structure writers need to successfully finish a project while producing their best work, in a healthy and sustainable fashion. Through the daily use of this journal, they'll learn how to turn the bigger picture into actionable milestones and deadlines, making a process that can often feel overwhelming more accessible and achievable. The journal is filled throughout with: Progress trackers Craft exercises on idea development, outlining, writing fundamentals, and self-editing Inspirational quotes Self-care suggestions In-depth training on creating queries, proposals, and pitch materials Pro tips and more The Storyteller’s Journal is everything writers love about bullet journals, daily planners, and writing craft books—all in one beautiful package. Whether you’re a seasoned writer looking for a NaNoWriMo journal (National Novel Writing Month is every November!), or a beginner in need of expert guidance, this journal is for you.

    15 in stock

    £18.23

  • Not Born Yesterday

    Princeton University Press Not Born Yesterday

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review"A bracing book that might make you less gullible about gullibility."---Barbara Kiser, Nature"At the risk of being seen as credulous, I’d say [Mercier] makes a strong case for gullibility being a far less prevalent and important trait than we thought." * New Scientist *"[Not Born Yesterday] will be of interest to anyone who wonders how to trust what people say and do, especially in the digital, free-for-all age of unfettered, often suspect, information. The breadth and depth of research studies presented by Mercier will be especially appealing to science aficionados."---Karen Koenig, New York Journal of Books"In Not Born Yesterday, the cognitive scientist Hugo Mercier brings the conceptual reversal to a domain in desperate need of new insights: that of truth and falsehood, knowledge and ignorance."---N. J. Enfield, Times Literary Supplement"[Not Born Yesterday] marshals a convincing body of research . . . from history and sociology, from anthropology and from the psychology laboratory."---Timandra Harkness, UnHerd"[Mercier's argument] is refreshingly optimistic."---Daniel Akst, Strategy+Business"[A] thought-provoking book about the science of who we trust." * Paradigm Explorer *"At a time when large swaths seem to believe that we are hopelessly doomed because everyone else is stupid and easily misled or manipulated, Mercier’s book provides a nuanced antidote to such thinking, grounded in a careful examination of a wealth of evidence from psychology and the social sciences."---Felix Simon, Medium"[A] lucidly written introduction to the social psychology of communication and reasoning."---Shreeharsh Kelkar, Public Books

    15 in stock

    £21.25

  • The Heat of the Moment: A Firefighter’s Stories

    Transworld Publishers Ltd The Heat of the Moment: A Firefighter’s Stories

    4 in stock

    Book Synopsis'An inspirational memoir from an extraordinary woman . . . A humbling, jaw-dropping read' Viv Groskop'This book will change the way you think. Forever' CosmopolitanDr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter for eighteen years. She decides which of her colleagues rush into a burning building and how they confront the blaze. She makes the call to evacuate if she believes the options have been exhausted or that the situation has escalated beyond hope.Taking us to the very heart of firefighting, she immerses us in this extraordinary world; from scenes of devastation and crisis, through triumphs of bravery, to the quieter moments when she questions herself. Revealing her own story for the very first time, she recounts her years spent sleeping rough and her passion for a career that allows her to rescue others as she was never rescued herself.This book is the result of everything she has learnt about how we respond in our most extreme moments.'This book challenges assumptions about who firefighters are, and about what women can do' The GuardianTrade ReviewAn inspirational memoir from an extraordinary woman. The Heat of the Moment does for the fire service what Adam Kay’s This Is Going to Hurt did for the NHS. A humbling, jaw-dropping read which redefines what is possible in life * Viv Groskop *Gripping, heart-stopping and profoundly reassuring. Thank heavens for such courage. * Sue Black, author of All That Remains *A vivid reminder of the horrors that firefighters face daily - and the debt of gratitude society owes them . . . This book challenges assumptions about who firefighters are, and about what women can do. * The Guardian *[One of] the wonder women of our emergency services * Glamour *An immersive insight into a job which few of us could do, by a woman whose award-winning research into decision-making in the emergency services has transformed policy at a global level. * Stylist *

    4 in stock

    £10.44

  • Langenscheidt grammars and study-aids:

    Klett (Ernst) Verlag,Stuttgart Langenscheidt grammars and study-aids:

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £12.82

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