Language Arts & Disciplines

'This is not just the most insightful book ever written on public speaking-it's also a brilliant, profound look at how to communicate' - Adam Grant, author of ORIGINALSIn Ted Talks Chris Anderson, Head of TED, reveals the inside secrets of how to give...

A wonderful novel and perfect book club choice, The Right Stuff is a wildly vivid and entertaining chronicle of America's early space programme.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY US ASTRONAUT SCOTT KELLY'What is it,' asks Tom Wolfe, 'that makes a man willing to sit...

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography From the best-selling author of Fermat's Last Theorem, The Code Book is a history of man's urge to uncover the secrets of codes, from Egyptian puzzles to modern day computer...

In his celebrated masterpiece, Symposium, Plato imagines a high-society dinner-party in Athens in 416 BC at which the guests - including the comic poet Aristophanes and, of course, Plato's mentor Socrates - each deliver a short speech in praise of love...

'Extraordinary.' Philippe Sands'We are touched by the courage and dignity of Andrew Harding's characters - qualities that the author must surely possess in equal measure.' - Andrey Kurkov'A story of extraordinary heroism by ordinary people. - James...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544611610Author Ursula K Le GuinFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Harper PerennialPublisher Harper PerennialWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

People use metaphors every time they speak. Some of those metaphors are literary - devices for making thoughts more vivid or entertaining. But most are much more basic than that - they're "metaphors we live by", metaphors we use without even realizing...

Level: EYFS Subject: English Have fun learning lower case letters at home with this motivating wipe-clean book! Lots of practice opportunities to help children learn how to write...

The Handwriting Practice books support literacy in schools by giving children practice in forming and joining letters, helping them to develop handwriting that is neat, fluent, legible and fast. Fully compatible with any school handwriting scheme,...

This fantastic KS3 English Workbook contains plenty of practice to help students build all the important skills, including reading, writing, quoting, understanding Shakespeare and more - with answers to every question printed at the back. Don't miss our...

The perfect size for every school bag! This handy little dictionary offers clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis, providing spelling and pronunciations tips for the trickiest words. As an additional feature there is a...

The Handwriting Practice books support literacy in schools by giving children practice in forming and joining letters, helping them to develop handwriting that is neat, fluent, legible and fast. Fully compatible with any school handwriting scheme,...

This fantastic Complete Revision & Practice book has everything students need to succeed in Key Stage Three English. It's packed with crystal-clear study notes, a diverse range of texts and essential practice questions to help students improve their...

Written especially for students transitioning from GCSE to AS and those working towards the AQA A Level exams, the AQA AS and A Level Spanish Grammar & Translation Workbook can be used for homework, revision and independent study. It includes thorough...

For perfectly levelled Year 9 English practice, look no further! This KS3 English Yearly Targeted Workbook contains stacks of practice questions to hone those essential reading and writing skills - ideal for bridging the gap to GCSE. This brilliant...

Bestselling gift board book with flaps to lift on every page!Winner of a Junior Magazine Design Award, 2021!Toddlers just love a lift-the-flap book - the flaps catch their attention and help them to engage with the words and pictures on the page. And...

Written especially for students transitioning from GCSE to AS and those working towards the AQA A Level exam, the AQA AS and A Level French Grammar & Translation Workbook can be used for homework, revision and independent study. It includes thorough...

This clear and colourful Revision Book explains every skill children will need for success in the Key Stage Two English! It covers Reading, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling, with easy-to-read study notes and heaps of helpful tips and examples. What's...

This CGP Revision Guide is a brilliant way to help GCSE English students polish their writing style and pick up top marks in their exams! It's suitable for all exam boards and packed with clear, accessible advice for the key writing skills needed for...

The gripping and shocking story of three generations of the Sackler family and their roles in the stories of Valium, OxyContin and the opioid crisis. The inspiration behind the Netflix series Painkiller, starring Uzo Aduba and Matthew Broderick.The...

'The Faber Book of Beasts is a generous and intelligent round- up of old favourites, new juxtapositions, and poems we mightn't know about ... Will set heads shaking, as well as nodding with pleasure.' Independent William Wordsworth's 'To a Skylark'W.B...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy 3-in-1 Spanish study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand Spanish reference and revision...

Whether puncturing the lies of politicians, wittily dissecting the English character or telling unpalatable truths about war, Orwell's timeless, uncompromising essays are more relevant, entertaining and essential than ever in today's era of spin.About...

Cite them right is renowned as the most comprehensive yet easy-to-use guide to referencing text available to students and authors. Academics and teachers rely on the advice in Cite them right to guide their students in the skills of identifying and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935639466Author Christopher BehaFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Tin House BooksPublisher Tin House BooksWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: English Two books in one! Combining a revision guide and a full set of practice test papers, this fantastic resource is...

Dress the fairies for dancing with elegant swans, waltzing with swirling snowflakes and having their wishes granted by their fairy godmother in this magical addition to the best-selling Sticker Dolly Dressing series. All the scenes are inspired by themes...

This superb Question Book is packed with top-notch English practice for KS2 pupils. It contains a range of questions for each topic, covering all the Reading, Writing, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling skills pupils need. We've also included complete...

Bond is the number 1 provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children improve their literacy and numeracy skills.Bond No Nonsense English for 7-8 year-olds provides clear, straightforward teaching to help boost your child's confidence and ability...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy 3-in-1 Italian study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand Italian reference and revision...

**WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE** 'A book of big questions, and big answers' Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens Why has human history unfolded so differently across the globe? And what can it teach us about our current crisis? Jared Diamond...

Learn British Sign Language quickly and easily with this essential guide and CD-Rom This lively guide introduces the key hand shapes and gestures you need to communicate in British Sign Language. The illustrations depict both the actions and facial...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781932907001Author Blake SnyderFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams)...

Written especially for students transitioning from GCSE to AS and those working towards the AQA A Level exam, the AQA AS and A Level German Grammar & Translation Workbook can be used for homework, revision and independent study. It includes thorough...

The phenomenal international bestseller that shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertaintyWhat have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are...

The contents are carefully mapped to the WJEC specification and cover all the Assessment Criteria in full, so you can be sure you are studying exactly what you need to. Working closely with the exam board ensures that the book incorporates all the...

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: German First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This course delivers content to equip students with the grammar and structures...

This AQA AS/A Level English Language Revision Workbook offers students a practical approach to preparing for their AS and A Level assessments, and can be used alongside the AQA AS/A Level English Language Student Book. Structured around the exam...

Although you can get by in Italy without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Italian is the concise language...

Bird by Bird is the bible of writing guides - a wry, honest, down-to-earth book that has never stopped selling since it was first published in the United States in the 1990s. Bestselling novelist and memoirist Anne Lamott distils what she's learned over...