Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books
Oxford University Press Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current
Book SynopsisIts excellent coverage of essential English vocabulary and clear, accessible style make this revised edition of the Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English ideal for general everyday use. Straightforward definitions are accompanied by plenty of example sentences to show how words behave in the language. Usage notes on tricky parts of English help you distinguish between commonly confused words, such as complementary and complimentary, orforbear and forebear, as well as giving advice on grammar. The Effective English section in the centre of the dictionary is packed with advice on how to use English in a variety of situations, such as writing CVs or letters of complaint. This revised edition has been completely redesigned and now contains even more practical help with correspondence. The clear layout and attractive two-colour design enable you to find the infromation you want quickly and easily, and the uncomplicated definitions give you the most accurate picture of the lan
£15.29
Ig Publishing Doublespeak
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£16.19
Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Lingua Latina - Epitome Historiae Sacrae: Brevi
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£23.39
Little, Brown Book Group How To Write Your First Novel
Book SynopsisLet best-selling novelist Sophie King guide you through the whole process of writing your first novel and getting it published.This revised edition takes aspiring novelists through the steps of writing a novel, from finding that initial idea, to keeping the plot going and crafting the perfect ending. With helpful exercises in each chapter you will learn how to:- Develop a brilliant idea for your first novel - Create characters that will make your novel come alive - Plot your novel so that your readers simply have to turn the page - Unravel the mysteries of viewpoint - Create realistic dialogue and settings so your readers feel they are there - Find your own voice. - Most importantly, the book includes tips and advice on how to get published. This new edition also includes a ten step guide to revision so that you can polish your novel to be the best it can be.Table of Contents 0: Preface 1: Are You Ready to Commit? 2: A Novel Idea? 3: Finding Your Own Voice 4: The Killer First Sentence 5: It's All in the Plot: Part One 6: It's All in the Plot: Part Two 7: Who Are You? How to Create Convincing Characters 8: Viewpoint 9: De-mystifying Dialogue 10: Setting 11: How to Show and Not Tell 12: Sense and Sensibility 13: Humour 14: Different Genres 15: How to Keep a Timeline 16: The Art of Revision 17: Synopsis 18: The Title 19: Revealing All! 20: How to Get Published 21: Writing the Next Novel 22: Don't Skip This! It Might Help ... 0: Index
£10.44
Oxford University Press A Dictionary of World Mythology Oxford Quick
Book SynopsisThe powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, the more mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India, and the stern spirits of the African and American continents all reflect very different civilizations, yet they also demonstrate the unity of mankind in its fundamental need for explanations of the unknown. Arthur Cotterell sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose in different lands. * Comprehensive coverage in seven main sections of West Asia, South and Central Asia, East Asia, Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania * Clear and informative section introductions highlight the history and lifestyle of ancient peoples and the landscape in which they lived * Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps of each key area `An excellent reference book, as well as a good book for dipping into at leisure.'' Greek ReviewTrade ReviewAn excellent reference book, as well as a good book for dipping into at leisure. * Greek Review *
£999.99
Scribe Publications My Promised Land: the triumph and tragedy of
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£17.09
Little, Brown Book Group You Just Dont Understand Women and Men in
Book SynopsisWhy do so many women feel that men don''t tell them anything, but just lecture and criticise? Why do so many men feel that women nag them and never get to the point? In this pioneering book Deborah Tannen shows us how women and men talk in different ways, for profoundly different reasons. While women use language to make connections and reinforce intimacy, men use it to preserve their status and independence.Some have claimed that conversations are the forum of male power games, but the author suggests that jockeying for attention is not the whole story and that even when domination is the result, it is not always the intention. She shows how many frictions may arise because girls and boys grow up in essentially different cultures. Where women use language to seek confirmation, make connections and reinforce intimacies, men use it to protect their independence and negotiate status. The result is that conversation becomes a cross-cultural communication, fraught with genuine confu
£10.44
Pearson Education Limited Studio 3 rouge Pupil Book 1114 French
Book SynopsisStudio 3 is split into parallel differentiated Pupil Books – Rouge Pupil Books stretch learning and contain more self-directed activities.
£26.59
Faber & Faber Talking about Detective Fiction
Book SynopsisFrom the birth of crime writing with Wilkie Collins and Dostoevsky, through Conan Doyle to the golden age of crime, with the rise of Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh and Margery Allingham, P. D. James brings a lifetime of reading and writing crime fiction to bear on this personal history of the genre. There are chapters on great American crime writers - the likes of Patricia Highsmith, Raymond Chandler and Dashiel Hammett. James also discusses many of her favourite famous detectives, from Sherlock Holmes to Philip Marlowe. P.D. James, the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley, Children of Men and The Murder Room, presents a brief history of detective fiction and explores the literary techniques behind history''s best crime writing.
£10.44
John Murray Press Get Started in Latin American Spanish Absolute
Book Synopsis Do you want a solid foundation to your Latin American Spanish studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Latin American Spanish in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Latin American Spanish you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.What will I learn?Basic Latin American Spanish is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High profi
£21.24
Hodder & Stoughton This Rough Magic
Book SynopsisThe pioneer of romantic suspense and author of Madam, Will You Talk? Mary Stewart leads her readers on a thrilling journey to a Mediterranean island paradise in this tale of mystery, murder and intrigue, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. ''Suspense and romance expertly mingled'' Observer''One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century'' IndependentLucy Waring, a young, out-of-work actress from London, leaps at the chance to visit her sister for a summer on the island paradise of Corfu, and what''s more, a famous but reclusive actor is staying in a villa nearby. But Lucy''s hopes for rest and romance are shattered when a body washes up on the beach and she finds herself swept up in a chilling chain of events. I shuddered, and drank my coffee, leaning back in my chair to gaze out across pine tops furry with gold towards the sparkling sea, and surrendering myself to the dreamlike feelinTrade ReviewSuspense and romance expertly mingled * Observer *Keeps one awake through the long night's journey into day * Guardian *A splendid book at any time * News of the World *She set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing * Elizabeth Buchan *A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors. * Harriet Evans *
£9.49
Anglo-Arabic Graphics Ltd Gateway to Arabic Book 6
Book SynopsisCovering regular and irregular verbs in various moods and tenses, this work introduces the subjunctive and jussive moods as well as the particles that govern them. It also helps student to learn to talk about the temperature and climate in various parts of the world at different times of the year.Table of Contents* Talking about the weather and seasons * The subjunctive mood and its associated particles * The jussive mood and its associated particles * An introduction to the concept of the derived forms of Arabic verbs * Regular and irregular Form Two, Three and Four verbs in the present, past, imperative, subjunctive and jussive tenses/moods * Over 140 past and present tense verbs * Reference list of nouns and their plurals * Sample verb templates to aid correct conjugation * Written exercises and passages of dialogue
£8.66
Y Lolfa Learn Welsh - Phrasebook and Basic Grammar
Book SynopsisLearn Welsh now! This booklet has all you need to start: a phrasebook, a pronunciation guide, a basic grammar and English / Welsh vocabularies. Try out your Welsh and impress the locals and your friends while learning the basic elements of one of Europe''s oldest living languages, and one that continues to flourish in the 21st century.
£6.72
Macmillan Learning The Handbook of Technical Writing with 2020 APA
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£40.99
Cambridge University Press Cambridge English Exam Booster for Advanced with
Book SynopsisEssential exam task practice for class or home study for use alongside a coursebook or intensively before the exam. Focus on essential exam practice with the First Exam Booster for Advanced. Maximise learners' potential with dedicated exam task practice for class or home study. 55 exam tasks practise each part of the exam three times while Exam facts provide practical information about each task. Exam tips provide useful advice on how to approach the exercises and 'Get it right' boxes highlight typical candidate errors in the exam. This Exam Booster is suitable for Cambridge English: Advanced. The downloadable audio is available from www.cambridge.org/advancedbooster.
£55.48
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Beginner Level Thomas the Tank
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
£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers Upshift
Book Synopsis[A] creative and original book on resilience through crises' DAVID MILIBAND [A] fascinating book is full of insights I highly recommend it' KATE RAWORTH, AUTHOR OF DOUGHNUT ECONOMICSFrom a leading international crisis management expert, a breakthrough book about performance under pressure that will change the way you think about stressWhen we experience too much stress, we often feel like shutting down and escaping the source: we downshift'. With too little stress, we become apathetic and disengaged. But what happens in the middle zone when we experience what psychologists call positive stress' and how can we use it to overcome extraordinary barriers and perform at our peak?From his role as a globally recognised change-maker at the likes of the United Nations, the International Red Cross and the World Bank, Ben Ramalingam has a unique vantage point from which to identify the key principles that can enable anyone to use stress as an opportunity for change. We learn how a switch in mentality helps musicians dazzle huge crowds against all odds; how astronauts focus on originality to overcome life-threatening incidents; and how discovering a sense of purpose allows emergency health workers and aid experts to deal with unprecedented crises.Through a sweep of fascinating interviews, in-depth research and inspiring human stories, Upshift provides us with an everyday toolkit that can help to improve our work, relationships and mindset, and places us on the road to success. Taking readers on an epic journey from early humans' survival of the Ice Age to how modern social movements emerge and propagate in the digital world, Upshift is a reminder that creative solutions to complex problems will always exist as long as we're ready to innovate.Trade Review‘Ben Ramalingam has brought all of his considerable passion and experience to write this creative and original book on resilience through crises. I will be looking for Upshifters from now on!’David Miliband ‘How can we experience stressful situations not as a threat to avoid, but as a challenge to rise to? This fascinating book is full of insights from Ben Ramalingam's rich personal and professional experience of responding to crisis. I highly recommend it’Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics ‘A fascinating and inspiring read for everyone who aspires to harness creativity in the face of extreme constraints – which in today’s runaway world is every single one of us’Jaideep Prabhu, author of Frugal Innovation ‘Upshift is an inspired book about those moments when operating on the edge of your comfort zones, when you discover not only who you really are but who you have the potential to be. It's essential for you – and for those around you’Mike Adamson, Chief Executive Officer, British Red Cross ‘A reassuring guide to empowerment’Kirkus Praise for Aid on the Edge of Chaos ‘Groundbreaking … Important and relevant’Financial Times ‘Ramalingam sets out a challenge … to rethink our basic assumptions and to think and act in ways that are more attuned to the real world in all its complexities’Sir Richard Jolly, former Assistant Secretary Generalof the United Nations ‘Marrying science, policy and practice with a deep moral conscience, [Ramalingam] points to a future that we should all be working toward’Peter Doherty, Nobel Laureate in Medicine ‘Impressive … Sets a new milestone’Guardian ‘A leading champion of the adaptive, scientific,trial-and-error thinking that the aid industry badly needs’Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist
£18.70
Cambridge University Press Grammar in Use Intermediate Students Book with
Book SynopsisThe world's best-selling grammar series for learners of English.
£54.72
Workman Publishing The Beginner's Guide to Dehydrating Food, 2nd
Book SynopsisThis essential companion for putting your food dehydrator to work features instructions and techniques for drying all the most popular fruits and vegetables, along with meat and herbs. You’ll learn to dry fruits and vegetables at their peak, giving you an easy and economical way to stock your pantry with apple rings, mango slices, banana chips, dried soup beans, tomatoes, and much more for year-round enjoyment. In addition, drying guidelines for specialty items like meat jerky, fruit leather, dried herb and spice mixtures, backpacking meals, and even baby food round out this friendly handbook.
£18.04
Hodder & Stoughton General Division Your Brain Explained
Book SynopsisSleep. Memory. Pleasure. Fear. Language. We experience these things every day, but how do our brains create them? Your Brain, Explained is a personal tour around your gray matter. Neuroscientist Marc Dingman gives you a crash course in how your brain works and explains the latest research on the brain functions that affect you on a daily basis.You''ll also discover what happens when the brain doesn''t work the way it should, causing problems such as insomnia, ADHD, depression, or addiction. You''ll learn how neuroscience is working to fix these problems, and how you can build up your defenses against the most common faults of the mind.Along the way you''ll find out: Why brain training games don''t prevent dementia What it''s like to remember every day of your life as if it were yesterday Which popular psychiatric drug was created from German rocket fuel How you might unknowingly be sabotaging your sleep
£10.44
IBS Books English-Thai & Thai-English One-to-One Dictionary
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£20.85
September Publishing The Museum Makers: A Journey Backwards
Book SynopsisPart memoir, part detective story, part untold history of museums - The Museum Makers is a fascinating and moving family story.'Rachel Morris is one of the smartest storytellers I have ever met ... a wonderful and beguiling book' James Rebanks, author of The Shepherd's Life Without even thinking I began to slide all these things from the dusty boxes under my bed into groups on the carpet, to take a guess at what belonged to whom, to match up photographs and handwriting to memories and names - in other words, to sort and classify. As I did so I had the revelation that in what we do with our memories and the stuff that our parents leave behind, we are all museum makers, seeking to makes sense of the past.; Museum expert Rachel Morris had been ignoring the boxes under her bed for decades. When she finally opened them, an entire bohemian family history was laid bare. The experience was revelatory - searching for her absent father in the archives of the Tate; understanding the loss and longings of the grandmother who raised her - and transported her back to the museums that had enriched her lonely childhood. By teasing out the stories of those early museum makers, and the unsung daughters and wives behind them, and seeing the same passions and mistakes reflected in her own family, Morris digs deep into the human instinct for collection and curation.Trade Review'Rachel Morris is one of the smartest storytellers I have ever met ... a wonderful and beguiling book' James Rebanks, author of The Shepherd's Life 'Skilfully interwoven, history, reflection and detective work bouncing off one another to build a spirited narrative ... engrossing.' Spectator 'Immensely thought-provoking.' The Herald 'Morris' writing is immediately welcoming, and the content is warmly familiar for any reader working within the museums and heritage profession (although this is not a prerequisite to enjoying the book) ... It is a timely book at a moment when the heritage sector is asking challenging questions' Ferren Gipson, Arts Quarterly 'In this elegant and eloquent book Morris explores the contents of the boxes under her bed to calmly piece together a family pattern of loss and extreme eccentricity. As a museum curator, she meditates on the nature of museums: the Museum of Me we all carry in our heads, and the public institutions in which variations of the world's history are told.' Julia Blackburn, author of Time Song: In Search of Doggerland 'A fascinating meditation on the life of objects and their power to trigger our memories. It awakened my curiosity to the realms of history, pain, and longing we access through the simple act of collecting.' Dina Nayeri, author of The Ungrateful Refugee
£9.49
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Mosbys Medical Dictionary
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. Color Atlas of Human Anatomy II. Definitions A-Z III. Illustration Credits IV. Appendixes (at back of book) 1. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) 2. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) 3. Units of Measurement 4. Language Translation Guide 5. American Sign Language and Communications 6. Normal Reference Values 7. Nutrition 8. Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations 9. Range of Motion 10. Infection Control: CDC Isolation Guidelines 11. Diagnosis-Related Groups Appendixes (on endsheets) Spanish-French-English Equivalents of Commonly Used Medical Terms and Phrases The Joint Commission Do Not Use Abbreviation List Appendixes (on Evolve) Pharmacology Herbs and Natural Supplements Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, Canada 2012 Immunizations: Recommended Immunization Schedule, United States 2012 Medical Terminology Normal Reference Laboratory Values Symbols and Abbreviations
£35.14
HarperCollins Publishers Lower Secondary English as a Second Language
Book SynopsisWritten with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student’s Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher’s Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels.
£21.90
Penguin Books Ltd The Promise That Changes Everything
Book Synopsis''The lessons and practices here will shift a sense of chaos to one of clarity and a mindset of fear to one of hope'' Margaret Heffernan, bestselling author of Wilful Blindness ___________________________________________________________________________________How often do you interrupt? How often do people interrupt you? Can you remember the last time someone listened to you all the way through your thinking?In a time when communication is more challenging than ever and relationships need to be nurtured, listening to one another could not be more important. In her new book, Nancy Kline, bestselling author of Time To Think, suggests that for us to radically improve our communication we should make the propmise ''I won''t interrupt you''. This promise matters because when we interrupt each other, we interrupt our thinking, and that interrupts the quality of everything we do. By making this promise to our colleagues and
£14.24
Oxford University Press Headway PreIntermediate Workbook with Key
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£27.46
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Level 2 Pom Pom the Winner ELT
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, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Pom Pom the Winner, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.Pompom likes being the winner! When Pompom''s friends are the winners, Pompom is not happy.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.
£6.83
Elliott & Thompson Limited The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities: A Yearbook
Book SynopsisThe ultimate gift for wordsmiths and lovers of language: a word for every day of the year; Open the Cabinet to leap back in time, learn about linguistic trivia, follow a curious thread or wonder at the web of connections in the English language.; 1 January quaaltagh (n.) the first person you meet on New Year's Day; 1 April dorbellist (n.) a fool, a dull-witted dolt; 12 May word-grubber (n.) someone who uses obscure or difficult words in everyday conversation; 25 September theic (adj.) an excessive drinker of tea; 24 December doniferous (adj.) carrying a gift; Paul Anthony Jones has unearthed a wealth of strange and forgotten words: illuminating some aspect of the day, or simply telling a cracking good yarn, each reveals a story. Written with a light touch that belies the depth of research it contains, this is both a fascinating compendium of etymology and a captivating historical miscellany. Dip into this beautiful book to be delighted and intrigued throughout the year.Trade Review"A treasure-trove of rare words ... beautifully designed (that shade of blue is wonderful), and perfect either for dipping into every morning to learn a new word of the day, or for reading at a rather more headlong pace, as I found I was doing once I dipped my head into this wonderful cabinet of language trivia" -- Dr Oliver Tearle, InterestingLiterature.com; "Cracking open its beautifully crafted aged-teal and gilded cover is like peeking into an old, mysterious cabinet ... The book's conceit is brilliant, the writing is crisp, and the tales are well-chosen and captivating. Jones never loses sight of the charm-the magic-of strange and forgotten words ... Whether you read through the book day by day or, if you're like me and you can't help yourself, rummaging around the cabinet regardless of the calendar, The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities will surely transport you to another time" -- Mashed Radish; "Delightful ... a fun book" -- Sarah's Vignettes; "This is a cabinet full of precious treasure, an etymological gold mine ... Not only is this a book for those that love all things about the English language, Paul Anthony Jones has written a book for the general reader too ... Very readable and can be dipped into as and when you want to" -- Half Man, Half Book; "I'm absolutely adoring this book and think it would make a fantastic gift for any reader or writer" -- Linda's Bookbag; "A treasure trove ... a word of the day, a history lesson, and a fascinating fact book that would be the PERFECT gift for that person who is so difficult to buy for ... I can't foresee a day going by when I won't open this fascinating book" -- 5 STAR review, The Book Magnet; "Fascinating and I think you will agree that it is beautiful. I sat around our table with my husband and two teenage children, flicking through this wonderful book and in between laughing we were very impressed with the history behind each word. I will be purchasing a few copies for Christmas presents this year. It's just brilliant!" -- Chat About Books; "This book has a stunningly beautiful cover and you'll find a real treasure trove of delights inside. As someone who is fascinated by words and where they come from, this was the perfect book for me to dip in and out of" -- Portobello Book Blog; "I would thoroughly recommend this book ... A great Christmas present ... The cover is exceptionally beautiful. It needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, as do each and every one of the entries in this awesome book. I think it's safe to say that this is a book that I will be returning to regularly throughout the year and perhaps be appearing on my top books of 2017" -- The Quiet Knitter; "I started reading these delightful daily doses of etymology last week, and plan to keep the book at my bedside for the whole of the year to come" - Bookish Beck; "The perfect book to dip in and out of" -- Short Book & Scribes; "There's something about words which soothes my soul and to have chance to take a look at words which have fallen out of common use and yet, when seen, still make the utmost sense, I am reminded of those people who have gone before and of the rich contribution they have made to our vocabulary ... Amongst the strange and forgotten words there are some real beauties to be discovered. Some made me smile, others made me nod my head in sage agreement, whilst others made me realise just how beautiful is our language" -- jaffareadstoo.blogspot.co.uk
£9.49
Inner Traditions Bear and Company The Great Book of Hemp
Book SynopsisThe most complete guide yet written on Cannabis sativa.Trade Review"The Great Book of Hemp brings together a vast amount of information on all aspects of this remarkable plant in an illustrated, entertaining, easily accessible format. Readers will learn the history of hemp cultivation worldwide and its role as a source of renewable energy and as a raw material for paper manufacturing. Lost in the political discussions about marijuana usage is hemp's versatility as a fiber and its many nutritional and medicinal uses. The Great Book of Hemp provides a comprehensive resource section with information on organizations involved in legalizing hemp, product suppliers, and an annotated bibliography." * Wisconsin Bookwatch *"The engagingly written, well-illustrated reference book is a thoughtful contribution to the discussion of hemp. The Great Book of Hemp makes a strong case for reconsidering hemp now!" * Thomas P. Healy, Branches *Table of ContentsPublisher's Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Environment and Hemp Husbandry 2. Hemp and Health 3. Hemp and Spirituality 4. A Global History of Hemp 5. The Patriotic Crop 6. Marijuana Madness 7. Hemp for Victory Appendix 1 The Hemp Resource Guide Appendix 2 The Hemp Marketplace Notes Bibliography Index
£17.99
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Primary Path Level 4 Students Book with
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£31.51
Pan Macmillan Match Annual 2025
Book SynopsisMATCH! is the best football magazine in the UK it's packed with big stars, red-hot gear, transfer gossip, FIFA tips, epic stats, massive interviews, awesome previews, tough quizzes and loads more every week. It's the magazine all football stars want to be in, and all football fans want to read.
£9.49
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Battle for the Museum
Book SynopsisCulture and power have been bedfellows since ancient timesin the case of exhibits and collections, now more than ever. Protests force out patrons and curators, and pressure museums to abandon fossil fuel sponsorship. Campaigners demand equality and diversity, condemn exploitation of artists and staff, and urge restitution of imperially tainted objects.Journalist Rachel Spence has watched visual arts become a flashpoint for today's social divisions. She interviews artists, activists, directors and donors, revealing elitism and injustice. Business and finance launder their reputations throughpatronage, while governments exert authority by weaponising or attacking the artsand gallery-goers and workers mobilise to demand better. How did we get here, and what awaits these institutions?From China and Russia to Helsinki and Brooklyn, from the British Museum to the Louvre and Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi,Battle for the Museumuncovers a dark nexus of capital, art and powerand
£19.00
McGraw-Hill Education Italian Grammar Drills Premium Fourth Edition
Book SynopsisBuild your mastery of Italian grammar with the most focused review and practice workbook for beginning to intermediate learnersânow with audio support from the McGraw Hill Language Lab app!Understanding the rules of grammar is the first step in learning a language, but gaining true mastery requires reinforcing your knowledge with extensive practice. In Italian Grammar Drills, youâll get all the practice you need to build confidence in your Italian language skills.Each chapter in Italian Grammar Drills starts with a review of the concepts at hand, with helpful examples and an extensive progression of rigorous drill exercises. The book includes a final review section, with an additional 50 quizzes available in the McGraw Hill Language Lab app. This on-the-go study aid is newly enhanced in this edition with audio recordings of the answers, helping you improve your skills in both listening and speaking the Italian language.Features:N
£13.29
Princeton University Press Geopedia
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Longlisted for the Non-Obvious Book Awards""The subtitle says it all—Bjornerud and graphic artist Hagerman have compiled a wonderfully quirky collection of 'curiosities' that, collectively, detail the Earth’s transformation over eons and illustrate how our understanding of the planet has deepened through time. . . . A charming work, chock-full of information."---Laurie Selwyn, Library Journal, starred review"This is a garnet of a geology book: rooted in the planet, jewel-like and multi-coloured."---Andrew Robinson, Nature"[Geopedia] is a buffet of bite-size chapters perfect for dipping in and out of. . . . Its pocket-size format makes it perfect as a traveling companion, and its short chapters suit our frazzled attention spans, making it a fun alternative to night-time doomscrolling or heavier nonfiction. No matter if you’re a hard-core rockhound or a geological outsider, you’ll get something worthwhile from this little gem of a book."---Howard Lee, Ars Technica"A neat little book . . . . Take a dip into Geopedia for a bit of quirky fun." * Descent *"A fascinating, illuminating read. Organized alphabetically, the articles span the gamut of the sub-disciplines. Bjornerud explores both the etymology of the scientific terms and their scientific import. Readers who pick it up will learn a lot."---I. D. Sasowsky, Choice"perfect for casual reading .... Bjornerud...is a gifted writer" * Choice *"A cute little book of curiosities to dip in and out of but, like a box of rich chocolates, you probably will not want to finish it off all in one sitting."---Helen Coombs, Proceedings of the Open University Geological Society
£12.90
Profile Books Ltd The Language Puzzle
Book Synopsis'A tour de force' Alice Roberts'Wonderful ... A remarkably comprehensive biography of the single most important thing we all share - language' Robin DunbarThe relationship between language, thought and culture is of concern to anyone with an interest in what it means to be human.The Language Puzzle explains how the invention of words at 1.6 million years ago began the evolution of human language from the ape-like calls of our earliest ancestors to our capabilities of today, with over 6000 languages in the world and each of us knowing over 50,000 words. Drawing on the latest discoveries in archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics, Steven Mithen reconstructs the steps by which language evolved; he explains how it transformed the nature of thought and culture, and how we talked our way out of the Stone Age into the world of farming and swiftly into today's Digital Age.While this radical new work is not shy to reject outdated ideas about language, it builds bridges between discip
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Readers Beginner Level Thomas the Tank
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
£6.23
Broadview Press Ltd Argumentative Essays: A Step-by-Step Guide
Book SynopsisThis brief spiral-bound booklet provides a portable, scannable, and simple guide to the basics of argumentative essay writing. Designed to complement in-depth classroom instruction, it serves as a portable resource that students can use on their own or in class for quick, step-by-step guidance on how to plan, research, write, and edit argumentative essays. Advice on avoiding plagiarism and documenting sources is included, along with up-to-date MLA and APA citation guidelines and a sample essay. Laminated for convenience and durability, the booklet is intended as a lasting reference tool that students can use throughout their academic studies. Additional resources, including an essay outline tool and grammar exercises, are provided on a free companion website.Table of Contents Step 1: Get Started Tips for Brainstorming and Pre-Writing Choose an Arguable Topic Thesis Statements Step 2: Conduct Research Where to Find Sources Library databases Wikipedia Google Scholar Academic Books How to Assess Sources Taking Notes Keeping Track of Sources Note-Taking Tips Step 3: Construct an Argument Modes of Persuasion Support Your Thesis Counter-Arguments Fallacies of Reasoning Step 4: Sketch an Outline Tips for Writing OutlinesStep 5: Create a First Draft Parts of the Essay Introduction Body Paragraphs Conclusion Step 6: Integrate Sources Quoting Directly Summarizing main ideas and arguments Paraphrasing Step 7: Document Your Sources Modern Language Association (MLA) Format In-Text Citations (MLA) Works Cited (MLA) American Psychological Association (APA) Format In-Text Citations (APA) References (APA) Step 8: Revise and Edit Checklist: Content Checklist: Mechanics Sample Essay
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SAGE Publications Inc Introduction to Intersectional Qualitative
Book SynopsisRecipient of a 2022 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) Introduction to Intersectional Qualitative Research, by Jennifer Esposito and Venus Evans-Winters, introduces students and new researchers to the basic aspects of qualitative research including research design, data collection, and analysis, in a way that allows intersectional concerns to be infused throughout the research process. Esposito and Evans-Winters infuse their combined forty years of experience conducting and teaching intersectional qualitative research in this landmark book, the first of its kind to address intersectionality and qualitative research jointly for audiences new to both. The book’s premise is that race and gender matter, and that racism and sexism are institutionalized in all aspects of life, including research. Each chapter opens with a vignette about a struggling researcher emphasizing that reflecting on your mistakes is an important part of learning. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter help instructors generate dialogue in class or in groups. Introduction to Intersectional Qualitative Research makes those identities and structures central to the task of qualitative study.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1 (R)evolution of Qualitative Inquiry Introduction to Intersectionality Evolution of Qualitative Research Centering Intersectionality in Qualitative Inquiry Decolonizing Methodologies Intersectionality and Identity Politics Intersectionality in Qualitative Research Intersectional Research How to Read This Book Discussion Questions Chapter 2 Theoretical Underpinnings of Qualitative Research Ontology Epistemology Theory Methodology Critical Qualitative Research Conclusion Discussion Questions Recommended Readings Chapter 3 The Ethics of Intersectionality Human Experimentation Nuremberg Code and Belmont Report Institutional Review Boards Conclusion Discussion Questions Chapter 4 Methodology Ethnography A Note About Methodological Choices Research Design Putting It All Together Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 5 Data Collection Methods Framing the Dialogue on Data Collection Interviews Focus Groups Observations Document Analysis Other Data Collection Methods Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 6 Data Analysis, Part 1 Data Management Starting Data Analysis Coding Moving from Codes to Themes Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) Conclusion Discussion Questions Chapter 7 Data Analysis, Part 2 Theorizing Data Memoing Methods of Analysis Subjectivity Statements Getting It Right Conclusion Discussion Questions Chapter 8 Authorial Voice: Intersectional Conversations Writing Rituals Voice in Qualitative Inquiry The Literature Review and Voice The Research Proposal Introduction to the Study The Literature Review Writing Up Your Findings Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 9 The Reimagining and Possibilities of Qualitative Inquiry References
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Octopus Publishing Group Inspiration for Every Day: Simple Tips and
Book SynopsisWhatever dream you’re working toward, a few wise words can help make the challenge easier. This uplifting little book is packed with inspiring quotations and simple but effective tips to help you get the most out of every day.
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Cambridge University Press English Grammar in Use Book without Answers
Book SynopsisRaymond Murphy''s English Grammar in Use is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners and covers all the grammar you will need at this level. This book without answers has clear explanations and practice exercises that have helped millions of people around the world improve their English. It is perfect for teachers to use in the classroom as a supplementary book, for extension work, or for homework activities.
£29.90
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Independent Schools Yearbook 20242025
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
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Heat of the Moment: A Firefighter’s Stories
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 *
£10.44
Atria Books Write Through It
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SAGE Publications Inc Qualitative Data Collection Tools: Design,
Book SynopsisQualitative Data Collection Tools is a new and unique supplementary text that will guide students and new researchers to design, develop, pilot, and employ qualitative tools in order to collect qualitative data. An often-omitted subject in general qualitative textbooks, qualitative tools form the backbone of the data collection process. Students and new researchers are frequently left to create their own qualitative tools from scratch, an unnecessary hurdle in the qualitative research design process. Author Felice D. Billups has used her experience as a qualitative researcher, and in teaching and advising students about qualitative research, to develop the templates in this book as a starting point for readers conducting original qualitative research. The author briefly describes each method of data collection and offers readers suggestions for using and adapting the qualitative instrument templates within the text. Templates of interview protocols, focus group moderator guides, content analysis tools, document analysis tools, reflective questionnaires, diary and journal logs, and observational rubrics give the reader either a cut-and-paste solution for their own research or a starting point to design their own personalized qualitative tools. The first three chapters illuminate the qualitative data collection process and the role each type of qualitative tool plays in that process. The next six chapters provide detailed guides and numerous templates for each qualitative data collection method, covering interviews, focus groups, conversation and discourse analysis, observations, document analysis, field notes, journaling, and other reflective practices. A final chapter pulls together the multifaceted nature of qualitative research design and connects each tool back to the methodology to ensure trustworthiness and rigor in the data collection and instrument development process. Exemplars populate the appendices, offering readers concrete inspiration for ways to use and adapt the tools provided. If you have ever puzzled over how to best to design qualitative tools in order to guide and structure your qualitative data collection, or if you are embarking on your first qualitative study, Qualitative Data Collection Tools will give you a practical starting point to help make your qualitative data collection process easier and more organized. Trade ReviewI think that the more exposure that students have to instrumentation the more informed that can be when they build their own research studies. -- Tricia J. Stewart[This text] offers a rich and much-needed perspective in the field of qualitative research. -- Robert T. PalmerA comprehensive guide for the novice and even intermediate qualitative researcher. I highly recommend this easy-to-follow textbook for anyone considering a qualitative study. -- P. Bruce UhrmacherThis new book fills a dire need in qualitative research--effectively and rigorously designing qualitative interview instruments and observation and artifact rubrics. (The author) has skillfully woven together necessary elements of qualitative design, research strategies, and research question development in order for researchers to operationalize their curiosities into successful, effective, and ethical research studies. I am particularly taken by the tone of the book. (The author) has written a book that challenges yet scaffolds readers to produce qualitative research studies with integrity and rigor. -- Karin Lindstrom BremerThis is a very practical text for doctoral students learning research, in particular for those doctoral students in professional non-traditional doctoral degree programs who have never been exposed to the process of conducting qualitative research. The text brings students through the journey of qualitative data collection and provides a how-to approach to qualitative methodology. -- Emily Martinez VogtTable of ContentsList of Tables List of Templates Preface Acknowledgments Glossary of Terms About the Author Chapter 1: The Qualitative Data Collection Cycle What is Qualitative Research? The Sources of Qualitative Data Qualitative Data Collection Tools Chapter 2: Using the Research Question to Guide Qualitative Data Collection Tool Design The Role of the Research Question in the Design of Qualitative Tools Connecting Qualitative Designs with Guiding Questions, the Research Purpose, and the Research Questions Connecting Qualitative Designs with Data Collection Strategies and Tools Piloting Qualitative Tools Chapter 3: Conducting the Qualitative Study: Researcher Role, Access, Trustworthiness, and Ethical Concerns The Researcher’s Role in Qualitative Research Researcher Bias and the Practice of Bracketing The Researcher’s Access to Data Trustworthiness in the Qualitative Study Ethics in Qualitative Research Chapter 4: Interview Protocols Interviewing Defined Interview Applications Requisite Skills and Characteristics of the Interviewer Interview Formats and Types Getting Started With a Basic Template Template Variations: Interview Protocols for Specific Qualitative Designs Piloting the Interview Protocol Transforming Interview Data for Analysis Chapter 5: Conversational and Discourse Analysis Tools Conversational and Discourse Analysis Defined Conversational and Discourse Analysis Applications Requisite Skills and Characteristics of the Conversational and Discourse Analysis Researcher Conversational and Discourse Analysis Formats Getting Started with a Basic Template Template Variations and Challenges Piloting Conversational and Discourse Analysis Tools Transforming Conversational and Discourse Data for Analysis Chapter 6: Focus Group Moderator Guides Focus Groups Defined Focus Group Applications Requisite Skills and Characteristics of the Focus Group Moderator Focus Group Types and Variations Getting Started with a Basic Template Template Variations: Focus Group Moderator Guides by Focus Group Type Piloting Focus Group Moderator Guides Transforming Focus Group Data for Analysis Chapter 7: Observation Tools Observation Defined Observation Applications Requisite Skills and Characteristics of the Observer Observation Formats Getting Started with the Basic Template Basic Observation Templates Piloting Observation Rubrics Transforming Observation Data for Analysis Chapter 8: Document and Artifact Analysis Tools Documents and Artifacts Defined Document and Artifact Applications Requisite Skills of Document and Artifact Recorders Document and Artifact Types Getting Started with a Basic Template Template Variations and Challenges Piloting Document and Artifact Rubrics Transforming Document and Artifact Data for Analysis Chapter 9: Reflective Practice Tools Reflective Practices Defined Reflective Practice Applications Requisite Skills of the Reflective Researcher and Participant Reflections Reflective Format Types Getting Started With the Basic Templates Template Variations for Reflective Tools Piloting Reflective Tools Transforming Reflective Data for Analysis Chapter 10: Synthesis: The Qualitative Story A Multifaceted Enterprise The Practitioner’s Perspective The Qualitative Design Process A Plan for Action Recommendations Conclusion Appendices: A Case Study of Department X Appendix A Exemplar: Unstructured Interview Protocol Appendix B Exemplar: Semistructured Interview Protocol Appendix C Exemplar: Focus Group Moderator’s Guide: Single Purpose Appendix D Exemplar: Observation Rubric for Formal or Informal Settings Appendix E Exemplar: Combined Document/Artifact Rubric Appendix F Exemplar: Single Question Reflective Questionnaire Appendix G Exemplar: Data Collection Plan Recommended Qualitative Research Websites References Index
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McGraw-Hill Education Practice Makes Perfect Spanish Pronouns and
Book SynopsisBuild your fluency in Spanish by mastering its pronouns and prepositionsPronouns and prepositions may be small, but they are crucial for effective communication with speakers of Spanish. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Pronouns and Prepositions is the go-to guide for clear, precise explanations that pinpoint when a certain word should be used in a given situation. Learners will also receive plenty of practice in using their new language skills. And this book is accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings (available online and via app) that provide an extra dimension to your study of Spanish.THE BOOK IS DIVIDED INTO THREE MAIN PARTS: PART I covers pronouns, including subject, interrogative, possessive, relative, demonstrative and reciprocal pronouns, as well as double-object pronoun order, se and the passive voice, and more. PART II focuses on prepositions, including their various uses and the subtle difference. And, of course,
£11.99
HarperCollins Publishers How Not to Be Eaten
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Are you a cute, cuddly animal? Do you want to know how you can avoid being eaten? Filled with fascinating photos, this quirky, humorous non-fiction book highlights all the ways the animal kingdom protects itself from predators!Green (Band 5) books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ee/ ea, ie, /e/ ea, /ai/ ay a-e, /igh/ i-e /oo/ u-e, ew ou /oa/ oe, o, o-e /or/ al, our /o/ a /ow/ ou /u/o-e /ar/ a /air/ are /oo/ oul /ure/ our /ur/ irPages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book
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HarperCollins Publishers Lower Secondary English Students Book Stage 7
Book SynopsisThe Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The Stage 7 Student’s Book supports students to develop their skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, showing all students how to progress.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Hero
Book SynopsisTHE ENDURING MYTH THAT MAKES US HUMANWhat makes a hero? Who better to answer that question than Lee ChildIt's Lee Child.Why would younotread it?' Karin SlaughterI don''t know another author soskilledat making me turn the page' The TimesIn his first work of nonfiction, the creator of the multimillion-selling Jack Reacher series explores the endurance of heroes from Achilles to Bond, showing us how this age-old myth is a fundamental part of what makes us human. He demonstrates how hero stories continue to shape our world arguing that we need them now more than ever.From the Stone Age to the Greek Tragedies, from Shakespeare to Robin Hood, we have always had our heroes. The hero is at the centre of formative myths in every culture and persists to this day in world-conquering books, films and TV shows. But why do these characters continue to inspire us, and why are they so central to storytelling?Scalpel-sharp on the roots of storytelling and enlightening on the history and science of mytTrade Review‘It’s Lee Child. Why would you not read it?’ Karin Slaughter ‘I don't know another author so skilled at making me turn the page’ The Times ‘It's said that a Jack Reacher novel is bought every four seconds somewhere in the world. He is to crime fiction what Clint Eastwood's 'man with no name' was to the western. Lee Child's genius has been to create a tough guy hero that men will envy and women will adore’ Daily Express
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