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A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical artefacts that bring history to life. Discover Henry's life as a young prince at Tudor court, the religious conflicts of his reign, the...

"I walked in and she's sat in the coffin. In the middle of the living-room floor and she's - she's watching telly and laughing" Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying but in the meantime life goes on. There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be...

Harper Regan follows a woman's road trip through the heart of England in a violent and comic exploration of the moralities of sex and death. Quietly harrowing, this play is a barometer for our times exploring dark secrets and familial estrangement. ...

This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers Components 31 and 34 from the 'Beliefs and Ideas' Component Group: Greek Religion by Athina Mitropoulos and...

An extraordinary tale of madness, genius and obsession, discover the true story of the two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary - and literary history!The compilation of the Oxford English Dictionary, begun in 1857, was...

The fast and easy way to write your memoir Memoir writing is a growing phenomenon, and not just by celebrities and politicians. Everyone has a story to tell, and Memoir Writing For Dummies provides hopeful writers with the tools they need to share their...

Set in a city torn apart by feuds and gang warfare, Romeo and Juliet is a dazzling combination of passion and hatred, bawdy comedy and high tragedy.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with...

The Sunday Times Bestseller A fully illustrated, practical guide full of essential skills and knowledge that school didn't prepare us for 'We all learned how to take tests at...

The beginnings of all things are small, but the possibilities for our primary pupils are infinite.Many books explore the wonders of science and education research but few are rooted in the reality of the primary classroom, what it is really like to run a...

Navigate your way around Reading with detailed street maps from A-Z This up-to-date, folded A-Z street map includes all of the 1,500 streets in and around Reading.As well as the city centre and the University of Reading, the other areas...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9787040454529Author HanbanFormat PaperbackPage Count 133Imprint Higher Education Press,ChinaPublisher Higher Education Press,ChinaWeight(grams) 410g

This Revision Guide is the perfect companion to GCSE WJEC Eduqas Food Preparation & Nutrition. Every topic is explained in our clear, friendly style, and we've even included a section covering practical skills. There's also a selection of exam-style...

Stressed about your studies? Struggling with subjects? Anxious about writing an essay or preparing for an exam? This ideal home reference is here to help children and parents. With bright visuals and brilliant step-by-step content, this is the helping...

This richly annotated edition takes a fresh look at the first part of Shakespeare's second tetralogy of history plays, showing how it relates to the other plays in the sequence. Forker places the play in its political context, discussing its relation to...

An indispensable guide for grad students and academics who want to find fulfilling careers outside higher educationAn estimated ninety-three percent of graduate students in the humanities and social sciences won't get a tenure-track job, yet many still...

A copiously illustrated guide to the monarchs of the British Isles and Ireland from pre-Saxon times to the present, complete with concise genealogical charts and details of key historical events. The book is divided into five sections,...

We are spoiled for choice. Educational research abounds and countless teaching tips and trends are available at our fingertips. Where do you start? Connec the Dots presents three key interconnected areas of focus that will have the most impact on...

Shakespeare everyone can understand--now in this new EXPANDED edition of HAMLET! Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to...

Bond is the number 1 provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams. Bond Maths 11+ Standard Test Papers Pack 2 are realistic exam-style papers with separate question and answer booklets in standard format. Each...

With updated, super-clear, super-detailed mapping, and in a great lie-flat format, the Philip's Navigator Britain Easy-Use Format ensures the Navigator remains unrivalled amongst British road atlases. 'The reigning champion of Road Atlases' The Sunday...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Bath, Bristol & the Southwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in the beautiful...

Do you want your child to attend an independent or grammar school? How do you give them the best chance at passing these exams? Practising test questions and extra help and coaching in preparation for the 11+ entrance exam can be the difference between...

The bestselling, much-loved classic account of an English couple escaping to enjoy the fruits of French rural summer living - an irresistible feast of humour and heart.Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when they made their...

'A must have for any Year 4 teacher!' Liberty Minoli, English Lead, @MissMinoliYear4 An exciting reading comprehension resource from Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the creator of the hugely popular Write Like a Ninja, Vocabulary Ninja and...

The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an...

The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an...

The Royal Navy Day by Day, the splendid history of the Senior Service across 500 years, presented as a diary of daily events, has become a familiar and much-loved part of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. It is the standard naval history reference book...

The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History illustrates in a chronological series of maps, the evolution and flux of races in Europe, the Mediterranean area and the Near East. From 50,000 B.C. to the fourth century A.D., it is one of the most successful of the...

This CGP Workout book is packed with practice covering everything Year 3 pupils (ages 7-8) need to know about Light and Forces - all clearly laid out with plenty of space for writing answers. There's a range of questions for each topic, with a mixed...

I'm just as good as bloody Pierrepoint.In his small pub in Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub regulars,...

Exam Board: CCEALevel: GCSESubject: MathematicsFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2019This title has been endorsed for use with the CCEA GCSE Mathematics specificationBuild all the necessary skills to progress your students' learning and...

Level: KS2 Subject: English An engaging English activity book to really help boost your child's progress at every stage of their learning! Including helpful questions and answers,...

Exam board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: ScienceFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Target success in Science with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical...

The essential guide to the science behind reading and its practical implications for classroom teaching in primary schools. Teaching children to read is one of the most important tasks in primary education and classroom practice needs to be underpinned...

Discover hidden gems around Cambridge with 20 walking routes. Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert,...

Take the intimidation out of medical terminology Every job in the medical field needs some background in medical terminology. From the check-in desk to the doctor to the pharmaceutical sales rep, and everyone around and in between, healthcare...

The Tin Ring is moving memoir of love, loss and hope. Zdenka Fantlova's peaceful life was changed forever when she was sent to Terezin concentration camp. Here, she was given a humble engraved tin ring by her first love Arno. When he gave her the ring he...

'With the publication of Woudhuysen's Arden 3 edition, the magisterial study of the play that will energise a new generation of readers and directors has now arrived.'Eric Rasmussen, University of Nevada at Reno, Shakespeare SurveyThe latest Arden...

At its height Renaissance Florence was a centre of enormous wealth, power and influence. A republican city-state funded by trade and banking, its often bloody political scene was dominated by rich mercantile families, the most famous of which were the...

This isn't your average book about pastoral care - it is a no-nonsense exploration of the knowledge base that excellent pastoral practitioners, be they aspiring, new, or experienced, need to excel in their roles. Written for teaching and non-teaching...