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This "Teach Yourself" revision guide for GCSE higher level maths is exclusive to W.H. Smith until further notice. ... Read more

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A comprehensive and easily accessible guide to the Portuguese language and way of life which will appeal to students of Portuguese, travellers and anyone who wants to know more about the country, its history and its inhabitants. The book features valuable practical information about Portuguese customs. Each chapter contains a "taking it further" section and language tips on how to write or talk about each topic. ... Read more

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Why is a cockerel a national icon? What's the connection between Estoril and James Bond? How much port is there in Portugal? Where and why do people hit each other on the head with giant leeks? This book answers these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of Portugal: the country, its language, its people, their way of life and culture and what makes them tick. If you are studying for examinations which require a knowledge of the background of Portugal and its civilization, or if you are learning the language, in, for example, an evening class and want to know more about the country and how it works, this is the book for you. If your job involves travel and business relations, it aims to provide useful and practical information about the ways and customs of the people you are working with. Or if you simply have an interest in Portugal for whatever reason, it should broaden your knowledge about the country and its inhabitants. The book is divided into three sections.Chapters one and two deal with the forces - historical, geographical, geological, demographical and linguistic - that have brought about the formation of the country we know as Portugal and the language we know as Portuguese. Chapters three to seven deal with the wealth of creative aspects of Portuguese culture from the beginnings to modern day. These chapters take a look at the main areas or works of literature, art and architecture, music, traditions and festivals, science and technology, fashion, and food and drink, together with the people who have created and are still creating them. The remaining chapters deal with aspects of contemporary Portuguese society and the practicalitites of living in modern-day Portugal - the way the political structure of the country is organized, education, the environment, the workplace and how people spend thier leisure time. The final chapter looks at the country's relations with the wider world, and takes a glance at the future. Each chapter ends with a section entitled "Taking it Further", where you should find useful addresses, websites and things to see and do.Each chapter also contains a list of useful words and phrases which should help you to talk or write about the subject in question. ... Read more

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It made me look a fool
This book makes wild statements about Portugal which I came to find out are not always accurate if true at all. On a visit to Portugal I sought to impress quoting bits of information I had found in this book. Most of the time the Portuguese did not know what I was talking about. The most embarassing was the episode over the cockerel. This book makes a big thing of a cockerel that is a national icon. There is no such thing, I found out the hard way. The said cockerel is a figure from a medieval legend from northern Portugal and is given and sold to foreigners as a colourful souvenir. Nationally it is associated with tourism. From that to being a national icon there is a long way, a non-existing one. The complacent smile of the nationals left me rather humiliated. This book made me look a fool. ... Read more

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This completely updated edition tackles all the issues that new teachers find difficult. It builds on the skills and knowledge they will have learned in their initial teacher education or PGCE course and offers a planned process of professional development.

The book is divided into four sections relating to the priorities that teachers will have at different stages in their first year and includes chapters on: managing oneself and one's workload; working as part of a team; developing teaching and learning strategies; challenging behavior in the classroom; assessing, recording, and reporting; values and citizenship education; the school sixth form and the growth of vocational qualifications; and continuing professional development.

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This book contains nearly one thousand individual ideas and bits of advice for teaching. Topics range from preparing for a session to looking over the classroom, and from dealing with questions to using visuals, Web pages, and handouts. There are suggestions for teaching audiences with different learning styles as well as teaching foreign students (and vice versa). Group learning ideas and practical suggestions for what to put on feedback forms are also included. Promoting library instruction, teaching via distance education, dealing with disruptive students, and coping with burnout are addressed with applicable recommendations. There is an extensive bibliography and recommended resources throughout for additional or more detailed descriptions of some of the ideas. Example syllabi and a workshop outline are provided as appendixes. ... Read more

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Brief but thought-provoking ideas for teaching research skills
Especially in academia, librarians have gone beyond the simple provision of information to instruct people in the most efficient ways of locating, obtaining and evaluating it. Naomi Lederer, a very experienced teacher of library instruction sessions, here provides almost a thousand briefly stated ideas and tips for practitioners of this vital art. Most seem to be derived from her own experience, but some amount to digests of other experts' work, e.g. she summarizes both the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Turner and Greco's "Personality Compass" as complementary ways of understanding student learning styles. She helpfully provides two different example syllabi. This is a great summary of current best practices in information literacy instruction. ... Read more

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What is the mysterious Russian soul? Where can you find palm trees in Russia? How much has Russia changed since the end of Communist rule? What do Russia's human 'walruses' do during the winter months? This book answers these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of Russia: the country, its languages, its people, their way of life and culture and what makes them tick. If you are studying for examinations which require a knowledge of the background of Russia and its civilisation, or if you are learning the language, in, for example, an evening class and want to know more about the country and how it works, this is the book for you. If your job involves travel and business relations, it will provide valuable and practical information about the ways and customs of the people you are working with. Or if you simply have an interest in Russia for whatever reason, it will broaden your knowledge about the country and its inhabitants. The book is divided into three sections.Chapters One and Two deal with the forces - historical, geographical, geological, demographical and linguistic - that have brought about the formation of the country we know as Russia and the language we know as Russian. Chapters Three to Seven deal with the wealth of creative aspects of Russian culture from the beginnings to the present day. These chapters take a look at the main areas or works of literature, art and architecture, music, traditions and festivals, science and technology, fashion, and food and drink, together with the people who have created and are still creating them. Chapters Eight to Twelve deal with aspects of contemporary Russian society and the practicalities of living in present-day Russia: the way the political structure of the country is organized, education, the health service, the workplace and how people spend their leisure time. Chapter Twelve looks at the country's relations with the wider world, and takes a glance at the future. Each chapter ends with a section entitled 'Taking it Further', where you will find useful addresses, websites, suggested places to visit and things to see and do.Each chapter also contains a list of useful words and phrases which will help you to talk or write about the subject in question. The new edition takes into account any developments in Russian culture and society which have occurred since first publication. ... Read more

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What is the connection between a Spanish cathedral and a tram? Who 'smashed up' the south of Spain and left their mark? Which Spanish painter played tricks with mirrors? This book answers these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of Spain: the country, its languages and its people. If you are studying for examinations which require a knowledge of the background of Spain and its civilisation, or if you are learning the language, in, for example, an evening class and want to know more about the country, this is the book for you. If your job involves travel and business relations, it will provide valuable and practical information about the ways and customs of the people you are working with. Or if you simply have an interest in Spain for whatever reason, it will broaden your knowledge about the country and its inhabitants. The book is divided into three sections. Chapters One and Two deal with the forces -- historical, geographical, geological, demographical and linguistic -- that have brought about the formation of the country we know as Spain and the language we know as Spanish.Chapters Three to Seven deal with the wealth of creative aspects of Spanish culture from the beginnings to the present day.These chapters take a look at the main areas or works of literature, art and architecture, music, traditions and festivals, science and technology, fashion, and food and drink, together with the people who have created and are still creating them. Chapters Eight to Eleven deal with aspects of contemporary Spanish society and the practicalities of living in present-day Spain: the way the political structure of the country is organized, education, the environment, the workplace and how people spend their leisure time. The final chapter looks at the country's political, economic and social relations with the wider world, and takes a glance at the future. Each chapter ends with a section entitled 'Taking it Further', where you will find useful addresses, websites, suggested places to visit and things to see and do. The new edition takes into account any developments in Spanish culture and society, such as the introduction of the euro, which have occurred since first publication. ... Read more

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Are fish and chips really the favourite food of the English? Who were the Suffragettes? What is the difference between England and Britain? What is Elton John's real name? This book aims to answer these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of England: the country, its language, its people, their way of life and culture and what makes them tick. If you are studying for examinations which require a knowledge of the background of England and its civilization, or if you are learning the language, in, for example, an evening class and want to know more about the country and how it works, this is the book for you. If your job involves travel and business relations, it aims to provide useful and practical information about the ways and customs of the people you are working with. Or if you simply have an interest in England for whatever reason, it should broaden your knowledge about the country and its inhabitants. The book is divided into three sections.Chapters one and two deal with the forces - historical, geographical, geological, demographical and linguistic - that have brought about the formation of the country we know as England and the language we know as English. Chapters three to seven deal with the wealth of creative aspects of English culture from the beginnings to modern day. These chapters take a look at the main areas or works of philosophy and religion, festivals and folklore, literature, entertainment, art and architecture, music, food, crafts and other facets of English ingenuity, together with the people who have created and are still creating them. Subsequent chapters deal with aspects of contemporary English society and the practicalitites of living in modern-day England - the way the political structure of the country is organized, education, the environment, the workplace and how people spend thier leisure time. The final chapter looks at the country's political, economic and social relations with wider world, and takes a glance at the future. Each chapter ends with a section entitled "Taking it Further", where you should find useful addresses, websites and things to see and do.Each chapter also contains a list of useful words and phrases which should help you to talk or write about the subject in question. ... Read more

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Why was the Long March so long? How does Chinese medicine work? Is China the world's last communist superpower? What is the mysterious force called 'qi'? This book answers these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of China: the country, its languages, its people, their way of life and culture and what makes them tick. If you are studying for examinations which require a knowledge of the background of China and its civilisation, or if you are learning the language in, for example, an evening class and want to know more about the country, this is the book for you. If your job involves travel and business relations, it will provide valuable and practical information about the ways and customs of the people you are working with. Or if you simply have an interest in China for whatever reason, it will broaden your knowledge about the country and its inhabitants. The book is divided into three sections. Chapters One and Two deal with the forces - historical, geographical, geological, demographical and linguistic - that have brought about the formation of the country we know as China and the language we know as Chinese.Chapters Three to Seven deal with the wealth of creative aspects of Chinese culture from the beginnings to the present day. These chapters take a look at the main areas or works of philosophy and religion, festivals and folklore, literature, entertainment, art and architecture, music, food, crafts and other facets of Chinese ingenuity, together with the people who have created and are still creating them. Chapters Eight to Thirteen deal with aspects of contemporary Chinese society and the practicalities of living in present-day China: the recent political history and present political structure of the country, education, work and leisure, health and Chinese medicine and the Chinese attitude to the family and sex. The final chapter takes a glance at the future. Each chapter ends with a section entitled 'Taking it Further', where you will find useful addresses, websites and things to see and do. Each chapter also contains a list of useful words and phrases which will help you to talk or write about the subject in question. The new edition takes into account any developments in Chinese culture and society which have occurred since first publication. ... Read more

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Politics plays a major role in our lives. We are all familiar with the term "politics" and we talk of the political environment which fashions the content of public policy, but what exactly do we mean by politics? This text offers the background knowledge to enable you to consider and analyse important questions, and to help you develop your own opinions. This introduction to the study of politics outlines key political terms and concepts; focuses on key political themes and ideas featuring examples from the UK, countries of the EU, and the USA; examines the judiciary and law enforcement; looks at the role of the media in relation to politics; outlines the role of international communities and organisations; and examines the role of pressure groups. ... Read more

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Beginning with a brief historical outline of the development of mathematics, this book gently steers the reader through the basics of arithmetical presses, algebra and geometry. It then focuses on the electronic calculator and its usefulness as a tool in progressing to more advanced mathematics. Throughout, exercises (with answers) are provided to test and reinforce the reader's understanding. ... Read more

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Abraham Lincoln and His Era: Using the American Memory Project to Teach with Primary Sources is the perfect springboard for incorporating primary source materials into the classroom. The book is organized around a series of primary sources from the Library of Congress website, specifically the American Memory Collection and Abraham Lincoln's era.

Through this information-filled book, teachers and librarians will learn how to use the Library of Congress website and enhance learning with primary source materials. Differentiated instruction and evaluation techniques are included, as are lesson plans, rubrics, and analysis tools. In addition, the book will help teachers create their own lesson plans, analysis tools, and rubrics for other primary sources that correspond to their current lessons/activities. Grades 4-8

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Join Piggy Rae and her silly friends Bernie Bear, Tommy Turtle, Alistair McMoose and others in these engaging and interactive puppet skits that encourage both laughter and learning. This guide gives you everything you need for lively storytimes. In addition to ten complete scripts, you'll find literacy tips, preparatory checklists of materials and props needed, patterns, lists of books for literacy building displays, activities that relate to the story and promote early literacy, and take-home reproducibles for caregivers that help them reinforce the six early literacy skills. Designed for PreK-Grade 3, the puppet plays are perfect for in-house storytime settings and for community outreach projects. Grades PreK-3.

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Did Hobbes's political philosophy have practical intentions? There exists no _Hobbist_ school of thought; no new political order was inspired by Hobbesian precepts. Yet in Behemoth Teaches Leviathan Geoffrey M. Vaughan revisits Behemoth to reveal hitherto unexplored pedagogic purpose to Hobbes's political philosophy. ... Read more