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| "Trollhunters : The Book That Inspired the Netflix Series" |
| "The book behind the Netflix series - a funny and gruesome fantasy adventure for fans of Pan's LabyrinthIn San Bernardino California children are going missing The townspeople don't believe the rumours of trolls but fifteen-year-old Jim Jnr knows that they're a real threat At night is anyone safe?Now a Netflix original series created by Dreamworks Animation"
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| "Sunflowers in February" |
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| "Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science by David Watson, Helen Williams (Paperback, 2015)" |
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| "Outstanding Formative Assessment: Culture and Practice by Shirley Clarke (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Best-selling author Shirley Clarke provides a wealth of high quality ideas practical strategies classroom examples and whole-school case studies for teachers in primary and secondary schools The most comprehensive of Shirley Clarke's titles includes extensive examples and realia in full colour The book is clearly structured around the ways in which teachers actually teach with QR coded web video clips to illustrate key points in action- Helps teachers create an environment for pupils to be active learners constant reviewers and self-assessors - Ensures teachers start and finish lessons effectively by initially establishing their prior knowledge and capturing their interest and finally encouraging pupil reflection to find out what has been learnt and what still needs to be developed- Develops learning by helping children articulate their understanding and focusing on constant review and improvement- Focuses on whole-school development including lesson study assessment policies and stories from outstanding schoolsChapters include1 Laying the foundations2 Effective starts to lessons3 Developing the learning4 Effective ends to lessons5 Whole school development"
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| "OCR A Level History: Britain 1930-1997 by Nicholas Fellows, Mike Wells (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Exam Board OCRLevel A-levelSubject HistoryFirst Teaching September 2015First Exam June 2016This is an OCR endorsed resourceBuild strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR's British period studies and enquiries- Develops the analytical skills required to succeed in the period study by organising the narrative content around the key issues for students to explore- Enhances understanding of the chosen historical period supplying a wealth of extracts and sources that offer opportunities to practise the evaluative skills needed for the enquiry- Progressively improves study skills through developmental activities and advice on answering practice exam questions- Helps students to review revise and reflect on the course material through chapter summaries and revision activities that consolidate topic knowledge- Equips students with transferable critical thinking skills presenting contrasting academic opinions that encourage A Level historians to make informed judgements on major debatesEach title in the OCR A Level History series contains one or two British period studies and its associated enquiry providing complete support for every option in Unit Group 1"
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| "OCR Sociology for A Level Book 1 by Nayda Ali, Jannine Jacobs-Roth, Steve Chapman, Katherine Roberts, Paul Taylor, Sue..." |
| "Exam Board OCRLevel A-levelSubject SociologyFirst Teaching September 2015First Exam June 2016Build students' confidence to tackle the key themes of the 2015 OCR A-Level Sociology specification with this clear and accessible approach delivered by a team of leading subject authors- Develop knowledge and understanding of key Year 1 concepts in a contemporary context including globalisation and the digital social world- Strengthen essential sociological skills with engaging activities at every stage of the course- Reinforce learning and prepare for exams with practice and extension questions and exercises"
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| "My Revision Notes: Edexcel A Level Economics by Quintin Brewer (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Exam Board EdexcelLevel ASA-levelSubject EconomicsFirst Teaching September 2015First Exam June 2016Target success in Edexcel A level Economics with this proven formula for effective structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review strengthen and test their knowledgeWith My Revision Notes written by experienced teacher and author Quintin Brewer every student can- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes at wwwhoddereducationcoukmyrevisionnotes"
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| "Cache Level 3 Child Care and Education (Early Years Educator) by Carolyn Meggitt, Tina Bruce (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "Help your students master the knowledge and skills they need for the new CACHE Level 3 Award Certificate and Diploma in Childcare & Education (Early Years Educator)Written by experts Carolyn Meggitt and Tina Bruce this is the only resource for the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education (EYE) endorsed by CACHE The approachable writing style makes learning key concepts both easy and enjoyable for all learners and all aspects of the qualification are covered and linked to specific learning outcomes This book will support your students through their assessment and the start of their careers- Communicates all the requirements of the new qualification fully with clearly stated learningoutcomes and key terms- Shows how concepts are applied in real settings with numerous case studies- 'In Practice' boxes give students the opportunity to check and reflect on their understanding- Includes activity boxes linked to assessment criteria to prepare learners for examinationsand assessment"
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| "My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE (9-1) Chemistry by Richard Grime (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "Exam Board AQALevel GCSESubject ChemistryFirst Teaching September 2016First Exam Summer 2018Unlock your students' full potential with these revision guides from our best-selling series My Revision NotesWith My Revision Notes your students can- Manage their own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teachers with examining experience- Apply scientific terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words- Prepare for practicals with questions based on practical work- Focus on the key points from each topic- Plan and pace their revision with the revision planner- Test understanding with end-of-topic questions and answers- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes available on the Hodder Education Website"
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| "My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics by Nick England (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "Exam Board AQALevel GCSESubject PhysicsFirst Teaching September 2016First Exam Summer 2018Unlock your students' full potential with these revision guides from our best-selling series My Revision NotesWith My Revision Notes your students can- Manage their own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teachers with examining experience- Apply scientific terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words- Prepare for practicals with questions based on practical work- Focus on the key points from each topic- Plan and pace their revision with the revision planner- Test understanding with end-of-topic questions and answers- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes available on the Hodder Education Website"
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| "Study and Revise for GCSE: The History Boys by Sue Bennett, Dave Stockwin (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Exam Board AQA WJEC WJEC EduqasLevel GCSE (9-1)Subject English literatureFirst teaching September 2015First exams Summer 2017Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read analyse and revise The History Boys throughout the courseThis Study and Revise guide- Increases students' knowledge of The History Boys as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of plot characterisation themes and language equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay- Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter"
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| "Study and Revise for AS/A-level: Othello by Pete Bunten (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Exam Board AQA A AQA B EdexcelLevel ASA-levelSubject English literatureFirst teaching September 2015First exams Summer 2016Enable students to achieve their best grade in ASA-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read analyse and revise Othello throughout the courseThis Study and Revise guide- Increases students' knowledge of Othello as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of characterisation themes form structure and language equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives sample student answers and examiner insights- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay"
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| "AQA A-level Business Student Guide 4: Topics 1.9-1.10 by Mike Pickerden (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "Exam Board AQALevel A-levelSubject BusinessFirst Teaching September 2015First Exam June 2016Written by examiners and teachers Student Guides- Help students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the theme examined in the A-level specification- Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions- Provide opportunities to improve exam technique with sample graded answers to exam-style questions- Develop independent learning and research skills - Provide the content for generating individual revision notes"
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| "Edexcel Economics A Student Guide: Theme 4 A global perspective by Quintin Brewer (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Exam Board EdexcelLevel ASA-levelSubject EconomicsFirst Teaching September 2015First Exam June 2016Reinforce students' understanding throughout the course Clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will help to improve exam technique to achieve higher gradesWritten by experienced teacher Quintin Brewer this Student Guide will help you to- Identify key content with a concise summary of topics examined in the 2015 Edexcel A level Economics specification- Measure understanding with exam tips and knowledge-check questions with answers at the end of the guide- Develop independent learning skills with content that can be used for further study and research- Improve exam technique with sample graded answers to exam-style questions"
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| "AQA A-level PE Book 1: For A-level year 1 and AS by Carl Atherton, Sue Young, Ross Howitt, Symond Burrows (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Exam Board AQALevel ASA-levelSubject PEFirst Teaching September 2016First Exam June 2017Inspire motivate and give confidence to your students with AQA PE for A Level Book 1 This reliable and accessible textbook will offer your students comprehensive support for both the academic and practical elements of the courseThis Student's Book has been selected for AQA's official approval process- Key questions to direct thinking and help students focus on the key points- Diagrams to aid understanding- Summaries to aid revision and help students access the main points - Extension questions stimulus material and suggestions for further reading to stretch challenge and encourage independent thinking and a deeper understanding - Definition of key terms - again to aid and consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and concepts- Activities to build conceptual understanding and sound knowledge and understanding analysis evaluation and application skillsContentsSection 1 Applied Anatomy and Physiology 11 The cardiovascular system (Sue Young)12 The respiratory system (Sue Young)13 The neuromuscular system (Sue Young)14 The musco-skeletal system and analysis of movement in physical activities (Sue Young)Section 2 Skill acquisition 21 Skill acquisition (Carl Atherton)22 Principles and theories of learning and performance (Carl Atherton)Section 3 Sport and society 31 Emergence of globalization of sport in the 21st century (Symond Burrows)32 The impact of sport on society and of society on sport (Symond Burrows)Section 4 Exercise physiology 41 Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance (Sue Young)42 Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance (Sue Young)Section 5 Biomechanical movement 51 Biomechancial principles and levers (Sue Young)Section 6 Sport psychology 61 Physiological influences on the individual (Carl Atherton)62Further psychological effects on the individual (Carl Atherton)63 Psychological influences on the team (Carl Atherton)Section 7 The role of technology in physical activity and sport 71 The role of technology in physical activity and sport (Symond Burrows)Section 8 Assessment 81 Tackling the AS exam (Ross Howitt)82 Tackling the non-examined assessment (Ross Howitt)"
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| "AQA A-level PE Book 2: For A-level year 2 by Carl Atherton, Sue Young, Ross Howitt, Symond Burrows (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Exam Board AQALevel ASA-levelSubject PEFirst Teaching September 2016First Exam June 2018Inspire motivate and give confidence to your students with AQA PE for A Level Book 2 This reliable and accessible textbook will offer your students comprehensive support for both the academic and practical elements of the courseThis Student's Book has been selected for AQA's official approval process- Key questions to direct thinking and help students focus on the key points- Diagrams to aid understanding- Summaries to aid revision and help students access the main points - Extension questions stimulus material and suggestions for further reading to stretch challenge and encourage independent thinking and a deeper understanding - Definition of key terms - again to aid and consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and concepts- Activities to build conceptual understanding and sound knowledge and understanding analysis evaluation and application skillsContentsSection 1 Applied Anatomy and Physiology - Sue Young11 Energy systemsSection 2 Skill acquisition - Carl Atherton21 Information processingSection 3 Exercise physiology - Sue Young31 Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury Section 4 Biomechanical movement - Sue Young41 Linear motion42 Angular motion43 Projectile motion44 Fluid mechanicsSection 5 Sport psychology - Carl Atherton51 Psychological factors that can influence an individual in physical activities Section 6 Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport - Symond Burrows61 Concepts of physical activity and sport62 Development of elite performers in sport63 Ethics in sport64 Violence in sport65 Drugs in sport66 Sport and the law67 Impact of commercialisation on physical activity and sport and the relationship68 The role of technology in physical activity and sport Section 7 Assessment - Ross Howitt71 Tackling the A-level exam72 Tackling the non-examined assessment"
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| "AQA GCSE (9-1) Geography by Meryl King, Sarah Wheeler, John Widdowson, Michael Witherick, Simon Oakes, Rebecca Blackshaw..." |
| "Exam Board AQALevel GCSESubject GeographyFirst Teaching September 2016First Exam June 2018AQA approvedStretch and challenge your students to achieve their full potential with learning materials that guide them through the new content and assessment requirements; developed by subject experts with examining experience and one of the leading Geography publishers- Enables students to learn and practise geographical mathematical and statistical skills through engaging activities specifically designed for the reformed 2016 curriculum- Helps higher ability students boost their knowledge and understanding via suitably challenging extension tasks that go beyond the core content- Develops students' skills responding to a range of questions with topic-specific Question Practice in each section supplemented by practical insight from skilled teachers with examining experience- Incorporates possible fieldwork enquiries throughout with expert advice on the changed fieldwork assessment from authors specialising in this key area- Reduces your research time by providing a bank of contemporary case studies that includes numerous UK examples for the revised criteriaTaken from Educational Publishers Council statistics"
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| "Cambridge International AS and A Level Geography second edition by Garrett Nagle (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "Endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education for full syllabus coverageRely on a course with international focus and examples and case studies from around the world which has been especially written to cover the Cambridge International AS & A Level Geography syllabus for examination from 2018 (9696)- Build geographical skills with clear guidance and practice including advice on fieldwork- Ensure complete coverage with the core syllabus and all the human and physical geography options included- Provide an international focus with examples and case studies from around the world"
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| "Mastering Mathematics OCR GCSE Practice Book: Higher 2" |
| "Exam Board OCRLevel GCSESubject MathematicsFirst Teaching September 2015First Exam Summer 2017Provide structured support and extra practice with differentiated questions that focus on reasoning and problem-solving building the exam skills needed to succeed in the new GCSE specifications; developed by a team of expert authors with examining experience- Develops confidence and supports independent learning with graduated exercises for each unit- Builds fluency problem-solving and reasoning skills with exam-style questions that build on previous learning- Provides full coverage of the GCSE grade range with three books - matching the student books - meaning that content is focused at the right level for each student"
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| "Cambridge Technicals Level 3 Health and Social Care" |
| "Exam Board CambridgeLevel KS4Subject Health & Social CareFirst Teaching September 2016First Exam June 2017Support your teaching of the new Cambridge Technicals 2016 suite with Cambridge Technical Level 3 Health & Social Care developed in partnership between OCR and Hodder Education; this textbook covers each specialist pathway and ensures your ability to deliver a flexible course that is both vocationally focused and academically thoroughCambridge Technical Level 3 Health & Social Care is matched exactly to the new specification and follows specialist pathways in health science social care and support and working with children and young people- Ensures effective teaching of each specialist pathway offered within the qualification- Focuses learning on the skills knowledge and understanding demanded from employers and universities- Provides ideas and exercises for the application of practical skills and knowledge- Developed in partnership between Hodder Education and OCR guaranteeing quality resources which match the specification perfectly"
Price: 27.49 |
| "BTEC National Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science 4th Edition" |
| "Exam Board BTECLevel KS4Subject VocationalFirst Teaching September 2016First Exam June 2018Help your students gain the academic expertise and employability skills needed for further progression in education or the workplace with this textbook fully updated to reflect the new structure and content of the 2016 Level 3 BTEC qualification- Prepare your students for new external assessment requirements with teaching guidance and tips- Contextualise knowledge and build practical understanding of concepts with case studies- Provide opportunities to stretch and challenge Distinction students- Help students prepare for assignments with activities linked to assessment criteria- Written by expert author team Jennifer Stafford-Brown and Simon Rea"
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| "My Revision Notes: Edexcel A-level Business" |
| "Exam Board EdexcelLevel ASA-levelSubject BusinessFirst Teaching September 2015First Exam June 2016Target success in Edexcel A-level Business with this proven formula for effective structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review strengthen and test their knowledgeWith My Revision Notes every student can- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online"
Price: 16.99 |
| "My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE (9-1) Geography" |
| "Exam Board AQALevel GCSESubject GeographyFirst Teaching September 2016First Exam Summer 2018Target success in AQA GCSE (9-1) Geography with this proven formula for effective structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review strengthen and test their knowledgeWith My Revision Notes every student can- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Enjoy an active approach to revision with clear topic coverage and related 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and practical revision activities- Improve exam technique through exam tips and formal exam-style questions- Monitor their knowledge and progress using the answers provided for each activity and exam-style question- Develop geographical understanding and enhance exam responses with case study material and eventplace examples"
Price: 10.49 |
| "My Revision Notes: OCR GCSE (9-1) Geography B" |
| "Target success in OCR GCSE (9-1) Geography B with this proven formula for effective structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review strengthen and test their knowledgeWith My Revision Notes every student can- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Enjoy an active approach to revision with clear topic coverage and related 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and practical revision activities- Improve exam technique through exam tips and formal exam-style questions- Monitor their knowledge and progress using the answers provided for each 'Now Test Yourself' activity and exam-style question- Develop geographical understanding and enhance exam responses with case study material"
Price: 10.49 |
| "OCR GCSE (9-1) Economics" |
| "Exam Board OCRLevel GCSESubject EconomicsFirst Teaching September 2017First Exam June 2019Build students' knowledge of economics and understanding of its impact beyond the classroom with this new textbook produced by the leading Economics publisher and OCR's publishing partner- Develop knowledge with clear explanations in every chapter end-of-chapter summaries and key terms highlighted for on-going revision- Understand economics in context with up-to-date examples of economic challenges on a local national and global level- Extend your learning and develop critical skills with engaging stretch and challenge tasks- Prepare for exams with plenty of practice questions and activities that improve your critical thinking skills"
Price: 30.49 |
| "OCR GCSE (9-1) Psychology" |
| "Exam Board OCRLevel GCSESubject PsychologyFirst Teaching September 2016First Exam June 2018Help students to build their subject knowledge and understanding with activities guidance and assessment preparation tailored to the 2017 OCR requirements and brought to you by subject specialist and OCR's Publishing Partner for GCSE Psychology- Prepare students for assessment with skills-building activities and practice questions developed for the new specification- Progressively develop students' subject knowledge through accessible diagrams and key content summaries that aid understanding and help weaker students access the main points- Build conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills with a wealth of targeted activities- Extend learning and enhance responses with extension questions stimulus material and suggestions for further reading - Consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and core concepts through accessible explanations of key termsContentsIntroduction1 Criminal Psychology2 Development3 Psychological problems4 Social influence5 Memory6 Sleep and Dreaming7 Research MethodsAnswers"
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| "Sugar-Free Baking : Healthy cakes and bakes for dieters and diabetics" |
| "The potentially toxic effects of sugar are now well known This book shows how you can still eat the food you enjoy by replacing sugar with a natural sugar substitute You'll find sugar-free and therefore healthier recipes for- Brownies- Muffins- Sponge cakes and fruit cakes- Scones pies and tartsThe delicious recipes in this book use xylitol as a natural sugar substitute because it has benefits for your teeth and for those with diabetes and is much less fattening than sugar Because xylitol is as sweet as sugar you can use exactly the same amount of xylitol as you would use sugar in your baking recipes"
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| "Reading Allowed : True Stories and Curious Incidents from a Provincial Library" |
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| "Christ's Samurai : The True Story of the Shimabara Rebellion" |
| "The sect was said to harbour dark designs to overthrow the government Its teachers used a dead language that was impenetrable to all but the innermost circle of believers Its priests preached love and kindness but helped local warlords acquire firearms They encouraged believers to cast aside their earthly allegiances and swear loyalty to a foreign god-emperor before seeking paradise in terrible martyrdoms The cult was in open revolt led it was said by a boy sorcerer Farmers claiming to have the blessing of an alien god had bested trained samurai in combat and proclaimed that fires in the sky would soon bring about the end of the world The Shogun called old soldiers out of retirement for one last battle before peace could be declared in Japan For there to be an end to war he said the Christians would have to dieThis is a true story"
Price: 10.49 |
