Study & Test-Taking Skills

The ability to demonstrate critical thinking is essential for students who seek to achieve good grades at university but it typically creates a lot of confusion and anxiety. Critical Thinking Skills provides an easy to follow, step by step guide to...

This comprehensive CGP student book covers both years AQA A-Level Biology! It contains in-depth, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, tips and worked examples. To test students' knowledge and understanding,...

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...

This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over 20 years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their...

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE 9-1 Foundation Subject: Maths Suitable for the 2023 exams Complete revision and practice to fully...

A life-saving illustrated guide to making student life easier, more productive and more fun. With shortcuts to academic success, tips for making the most of the student experience and - most importantly - hangover hacks to make things better the next day...

Exam Board: SQA Level: N5/Higher Subject: English Need extra help with English Poetry by Carol Ann Duffy? Revise National 5 and Higher English in a snap with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399165245Author Barbara OakleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Tarcher/Putnam,USPublisher Tarcher/Putnam,US

The Student Wellbeing Toolkit puts wellbeing at the centre of your journey into university and beyond. By encouraging self-efficacy and a focus on the things you can control, it provides clear guidance to enhance wellbeing and opportunities for...

Full of practical advice and visual examples, this compact book provides learners with the tools and knowledge to work with their dyslexia. The book's accessible layout and engaging style supports students with dyslexia and enables them to take control...

Clearer pronunciation for better communication If your English accent is letting you down, this is the perfect book for you. You'll see and hear how to soften the influence of your mother tongue and speak clear English everyone will understand...

Producing a dissertation has become a major requirement of most university courses, both undergraduate and Masters. It's likely to be the largest single piece of work you'll have to submit - and also the hardest! Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915091048Author Dr Rohan AgarwalFormat PaperbackPage Count 205Imprint RAR Medical ServicesPublisher UniAdmissionsWeight(grams) 610gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906512712Author Harry JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint SwordWorks BooksPublisher SwordWorks BooksWeight(grams) 190gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm...

Invaluable jargon-free guide for anyone doing a nursing degree, providing study support and helping you to improve your academic writing and referencing skills.Academic Writing and Referencing for your Nursing Degree provides you with a sound knowledge...

This practical guide takes undergraduate students step-by-step through the process of completing a dissertation, from the initial stages of generating original ideas and planning the project through to writing their first draft and critically reviewing...

Do you want to improve your study skills? Packed full of advice on topics including note taking, essay writing, reading strategies and exam techniques, Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia is an essential read for students with dyslexia and other...

This concise, no-nonsense guide shows students how to adopt a critical approach in order to unlock their academic potential. It explains: - what 'getting critical' means - why students need to adopt a critical approach - how students can integrate...

Now in its fourth edition, this indispensable guide helps students to create their own personal development programme and build the skills and capabilities today's employers want. Step by step, it takes students from the initial stages of setting goals...

Written primarily for AS and A-Level English courses, but of interest to university students on related courses, this book is designed to make an intuitive understanding of language explicit. By focusing on language use in different contexts, it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781778026942Author Leo MilesFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint L. MilesPublisher L. MilesWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 7mm

'Lots of books promise to change your life. This one actually will' Seth Godin, bestselling author of Purple CowHave you always wanted to learn a new language? Play an instrument? Launch a business? What's holding you back from getting started? Are you...

This book will equip readers with all the skills needed to write convincing and polished assignments in biomedical sciences. The first part introduces the idea of writing for one's audience and enables readers to understand what's expected of them from...

Brilliant revision strategies for GCSE 9-1 English that really work! Students often tell teacher Mark Roberts that they find it hard to revise for GCSE English. This guide will show you why that is a common misconception, and that all you need...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781927166529Author Fiona McphersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Wayz PressPublisher Wayz Press

Packed with practical advice, this concise guide explains what reflective writing is and how to approach it. It equips students with all the key information and strategies they need to develop an appropriate reflective writing style, whatever their...

Exam Board: SQA Level: N5/Higher Subject: English Need extra help with English Poetry by Norman MacCaig? Revise National 5 and Higher English in a snap with...

'A must have for all aspiring and current student midwives and Newly Qualified Midwives.' - Carinna Griffiths, lecturer in Midwifery Written in a friendly and uplifting tone, Becoming a Midwife provides students and newly-qualified midwives with the...

This straight-talking guide will help you develop your essay-writing skills and achieve higher marks Do ever wish that you could write the perfect university essay? Are you left baffled about where to start? This easy-to-use guide walks you through the...

Read Shakespeare's plays in all their brilliance-and understand what every word means! Don't be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular guides make the Bard's plays accessible and enjoyable.Each No Fear guide contains:The complete text of the...

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2024 exams Everything you need to revise for your...

Showcasing how you can use a work placement to develop your research and professional skills, this warm and personable book demonstrates how you can transfer and grow skills from your academic training to the workplace and maximise the benefits of...

Scientific research should be interesting and exciting. When you finally get your data and, even better - it makes sense! There's nothing quite like it. Your final research project will give you a flavour of what it will be like if you decide you would...

Bestselling author Stella Cottrell taps into her tried and tested formula for learning and brings students the essential guide to producing top-quality dissertations and project reports. The book breaks down this process into manageable chunks and covers...

Combining the theory and practice of academic writing, this book helps you to master the basics of writing at university. It equips you with the skills needed to examine cognitive processes such as reflection and critical thinking and includes ...

This pocket-sized guide provides students with practical advice and suggestions for successfully managing all aspects of their time while studying, from prioritising tasks to planning for individual assignments, group tasks and exams. Activities and...

This pocket-sized guide provides students with practical advice and suggestions for successfully managing all aspects of their time while studying, from prioritising tasks to planning for individual assignments, group tasks and exams. Activities and...

This well-researched text was written specifically to address Unit AS1 of the current CCEA Government and Politics AS Level specification. It covers the Government and Politics of Northern Ireland and has been through a meticulous quality assurance...

This book includes an accompanying Online Learning Centre. The link can be found within the preliminary pages of the book."This book will undoubtedly become a must read for every PhD student."Dr Steven McCabe, Associate Professor, Birmingham City...

We've come a long way from teachers admonishing students to put away their drawings and take traditional long-form notes. Let's be honest: note-taking is boring and it isn't always the most effective way to retain information. This book is a guide for...