Education

This revised and updated edition provides children's and young adult librarians, teachers, literature classes, and library school classes with an authoritative history and analysis of the best British and American children's literature through 1994, with...

One of the most talked-about scholarly works of the past fifty years, Judith Butler's Gender Trouble is as celebrated as it is controversial.Arguing that traditional feminism is wrong to look to a natural, 'essential' notion of the female, or indeed of...

Lady Windermere's Fan/Salome/A Woman of No Importance/An Ideal Husband/A Florentine Tragedy/The Importance of Being Earnest'To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness'The Importance of Being Earnest is a...

This book discusses developments in the history of British house names from the earliest written evidence (Beowulf's Heorot) to the twentieth century. Chapters 1 and 2 track changes from medieval naming practices such as Ceolmundingchaga and...

'Scurrilous, scandalous and frequently disgusting. I absolutely loved it' James O'BrienTwitter hero James Felton brings you the painfully funny history of Britain you were never taught at school, fully illustrated and chronicling 52 of the most...

The Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The Stage 9 Student's Book supports students to develop their skills in reading, writing and...

What will it take to create equitable educational opportunities for all students? According to veteran educator Vernita Mayfield, teachers and school leaders need to learn how to recognize culturally embedded narratives about racial hierarchy and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781901091373Author Sabine SchreinerFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Irregular Special PressPublisher Baker Street StudiosWeight(grams)...

- Britain's best-selling school atlas - now in its 100th edition- Recommended for Key Stage 4, GCSE and A-level in England and Wales (Scottish National Qualifications/Highers) and international schools.- Fully updated to reflect the latest changes in the...

Exam board: AQALevel: GCSE Level 2Subject: MathsFirst teaching: 2018, First exam: 2020 Packed with worked examples, graded practice and exam-style questions for Grades 5-9 this book helps high achievers prepare for the new AQA Level 2 Further...

The Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The second edition of the Stage 9 Workbook is designed to help students to consolidate...

In this extraordinary epic poem, Anne Carson bridges the gap between classicism and the modern, poetry and prose, with a volcanic journey into the soul of a winged red monster named Geryon. There is a strong mixture of whimsy and sadness in Geryon's...

Making Good Progress? is a research-informed examination of formative assessment practices that analyses the impact Assessment for Learning has had in our classrooms. Making Good Progress? outlines practical recommendations and support that Primary and...

Did you know that the Japanese have a word to express the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees? Or, that there's a Swedish word that means a traveller's particular sense of anticipation before a trip? Lost in Translation, a New York Times...

Words of joy, love, devotion and celebrationDeciding how to express your feelings on one of the most important days of your or your loved one's life can be overwhelming.Poems and Readings for Weddings collects the very best readings by world-renowned...

Are you ready to set out on a puzzle adventure around Britain from your own front room?Can you solve the fiendish clues and make your way from map to map on the trail of a mysterious treasure?Do you have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of...

This in-depth Student Book from CGP comprehensively covers every Physics topic from Grade 9-1 Edexcel GCSE Combined Science. It contains detailed, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, exam tips and worked...

Learning is the soul of our species. From our first steps to our last words, we are what we learn. But for all its obvious importance, learning has lost touch with human progress. We live in an information age, work in a knowledge economy, yet our...

Packed with new topics that reflect today's challenges, the Sixth Edition of the bestselling How to Conduct Surveys guides readers through the process of developing their own rigorous surveys and evaluating the credibility and transparency of surveys...

A lively and popular introductory textbook teaching Spanish to absolute beginners working in a classroom setting. A diverse range of dialogues, video clips, and reading passages deliver new material which is carefully practised in a wide variety of...

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

INSPIRATION FOR THE TV SHOW If ever there were a book to make you switch off your television set, The Dangerous Book for Boys is it. How many other books will help you thrash someone at conkers, race your own go-cart, and identify...

A fun and fearless anthology of feminist tales, by sixteen bestselling, award-winning writers.'Wonderful . . . all killer, no filler' Red Magazine'Dazzling stories, as inventive as they are inspiring' Daily Mirror'Where power and feminist rage meet'...

Discover the world's greatest thinkers and their groundbreaking notions!Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject. Philosophy 101 cuts out the boring...

These four practice exam papers test pupils ahead of the CEM maths 11+ test, including the bespoke tests created by CEM for individual schools.The papers are designed to:- Develop and perfect examination technique for CEM 11+ maths tests- Give practice...

A brilliant quiz book for clever kids - put your general knowledge to the test and boggle your family and friends with your brainpower!Can you name the longest river in Europe? Do you know your skull from your sternum? Can you identify an archaeopteryx...

This super-fun workbook is for children aged 7-11Grow your confidence with these creative and easy-to-follow activities and top tipsEveryone feels nervous sometimes - it might be because we're trying something new that we're not sure about, or perhaps...

Exam Board: GL Assessment Level & Subject: 11+ Maths Suitable for the 2024 tests Complete revision and practice to fully prepare for the 11+ GL Assessment test ...

This remarkable and monumental book at last provides a comprehensive answer to the age-old riddle of whether there are only a small number of 'basic stories' in the world. Using a wealth of examples, from ancient myths and folk tales via the plays...

The Level 9 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. Stories and More Stories A continue to provide a mix of...

First written in response to a JACT survey of over 100 schools, and now endorsed by OCR, this textbook has become a standard resource for students in the UK and for readers across the world who are looking for a clear and thorough introduction to the...

Visible Maths supports maths teachers in the use of concrete and pictorial representations to illuminate key mathematical ideas and concepts. Viewing the maths lesson as an opportunity for pupils to develop a deep understanding of the concepts and...

How well do you really know your way around Britain?Uncover the history of Britain's roads and work your way around its highways, byways, bypasses and backwaters in these map-based challenges.Test your word-puzzling skills, map-reading savvy, general...

Being kind is super important, but it isn't always easy. Using a goodhearted, enthusiastic little boy's perspective, a lot of sensitivity and a little gentle humour, this story explores the potential pitfalls of trying to be kind, and what being kind...

Forty fantastic female speeches for teenagers, all written since the year 2000, by some of the most exciting and acclaimed writers working today. Whether you're applying for drama school, taking an exam, or auditioning for a professional role, it's...

Exam Board: AQALevel & Subject: AS ChemistryFirst teaching: September 2015Next exams: June 2023 Checked by AQA examiners, this is an essential study and revision guide for the 2015 AQA AS and A-level Year 1 Chemistry specification...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781855033566Author Chris NeanonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint LDAPublisher LDA

'You all need this book in your life, not only for the new stuff you will learn, but for the adventure you will have while reading it' Pixel Addict, recommended readDo you know what secret messages were hidden in Commodore BASIC? Why the highest score...

There are many ways prospective authors routinely sabotage their own work. But why leave it to guesswork? Misstep by misstep, How Not to Write a Novel shows how you can ensure that your manuscript never rises above the level of unpublishable drivel; that...

Provide full coverage of the required practicals and build students' working scientifically skills with questions that enable them to apply their knowledge to new contexts. - Extend knowledge and build working scientifically skills with 'Further...