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Wrapping its arms around a subject that covers everything from life at the molecular level to the entirety of an ecosystem, Biology tackles all the big ideas: biological classification and hierarchy, cell theory, genetics, the human body, evolution, and more. And it does so in that lively, useful, and intuitive way that makes the Big Fat Notebooks so singular and successful: Critical ideas are broken down and clearly explained; doodles illuminate tricky concepts; mnemonics provide memorable shortcuts; and quizzes recap it all. Plus, the author, Matthew Brown, a biomedical engineer and science communicator, has an easy, engaging way of bringing even the most complex scientific concepts to life.

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An interdisciplinary interrogation of the concept of British ‘informal empire’ in Latin America. Builds upon recent advances in the historiography of imperialism and studies of the nineteenth-century modern world, most obviously the work of Ann Stoler, Catherine Hall and C.A. Bayly Combines a comparative perspective with the juxtaposition of political economy, cultural history, gendered and postcolonial approaches By proposing and debating alternative explanatory models, the book breathes new life into the flagging concept of ‘informal empire’ Illuminates the study of British imperialism, from which Latin America is usually conspicuous only by its absence, and provides a broad and sound basis for interpreting the complex processes of nation-building and state-formation in Latin America Includes essays by scholars who have been shaping the debate for several decades, alongside work by a younger generation of researchers keen to re-conceptualise and re-assess the roles of commerce and culture in shaping informal empire

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The first book to examine the transformation of sporting cultures in South America in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries Sports in South America follows the transformation of sporting cultures in South America leading up to Uruguay’s hosting of the first FIFA Men’s World Cup in 1930. Matthew Brown shows how South American soccer culture, envied worldwide, sprang out of societies that were already playing and watching games well before British sportsmen arrived to teach “the beautiful game.” These vibrant and distinct sporting traditions, including cycling, boxing, cockfighting, bullfighting, cricket, baseball, and horse racing, were marked by South American societies’ Indigenous and colonial pasts and by their leaders’ desire to participate in what they saw as a global movement toward human progress. Drawing on a wealth of original archival research, Brown debunks legends, highlights the stories of forgotten sportswomen and Indigenous sports, and unpacks the social and cultural connections within South America and with the rest of the world.

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Across the world, there is a growing recognition that a new kind of economy is needed: more democratic, less exploitative, less destructive of society and the planet. Paint Your Town Red looks at how wealth can be generated and shared at a local level through the experience of one of the main advocates of the new Democratic Economy, Matthew Brown, the driving-force behind the world-recognized Preston Model. Using analysis, interviews and case studies to explain what Matthew and Preston City Council have done over the last decade in order to earn Preston the title of Most Improved City, the book shows how the model can be adapted to fit different local circumstances, as well as demonstrating how Preston itself adapted economic and democratic experiments in ‘community wealth-building’ from elsewhere in the US and Europe. Preston’s success shows that the ideas of community wealth-building work in practice and have the capacity to achieve a meaningful transfer of wealth and power back to local communities. A lot of recent coverage and references have tended to oversimplify the Preston Model, which is not just about ‘buying local’ but a comprehensive project, which envisions local and regional discussions and collaboration adding up to a wholesale transformation of our currently failing economic systems.

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Collins Cambridge IGCSE® PE is the only published course to offer comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE® PE syllabus. Consisting of a clear, colourful Student Book, a supportive Teacher’s Guide and a digital component for reinforcement of key syllabus topics, the course enables students to deepen their understanding and build confidence. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2017 First examination: 2019 The comprehensive Teacher’s Book contains:• learning sequences to support teachers in using the Student’s Book in class.• options for how to adapt the Student’s Book to suit the specific needs of students• 30 photocopiable handouts to help students consolidate their learning. Handouts include diagrams of cardio and respiratory systems, skeletal structure and muscle groups, graphs and charts to support practical activities This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

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Collins Cambridge IGCSE® PE is the only published course to offer comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE® PE syllabus. Consisting of a clear, colourful Student Book, a supportive Teacher’s Guide and a digital component for reinforcement of key syllabus topics, the course enables students to deepen their understanding and build confidence. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2017 First examination: 2019 Using the Student Book enables learners to• deepen knowledge and understanding through the clear and concise explanations given and the contexts selected• learn a range of skills, such as how to build self-awareness and how to reflect on their performance• review, record and evaluate their work• monitor their learning using the ‘Learning Log’ and ‘Check your Progress’ features This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

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