Study & Test-Taking Skills

This outstanding practical guide to writing analytical essays on literature develops interpretive skills through focused exercises and modeled examples. The program is tailored to meet the specific needs of beginning undergraduates. Features unique,...

Are you a non-native English speaker studying or preparing to study at an English-language university? If so, this book is for you. This engaging guide equips students with the tools and confidence to respond effectively and appropriately to written...

Writing good essays is a vital study skill for all stages of education, from GCSE to degree level. This highly successful and thoroughly practical guide leads you step-by-step through the whole process, including: - How to put your ideas into shape -...

If you are new to linguistics as a subject and beginning a course at undergraduate or sixth-form level, How to Study Linguistics is the ideal introduction and companion to your studies. * Covers all the core areas of linguistic study, with chapters...

Reinforce the grammar and language points covered in Pupil Book 1 with plenty of practice for everyone. Ensure the top end is stretched with the more challenging tasks included. Focus solely on grammar and language, crucial aspects of the new...

Including new material on blogs, wikis, podcasts and e-portfolios, the second edition reflects the increasing number of e-learning courses. This practical, flexible text helps students enhance and develop their existing skills whether they are a...

Doing History bridges the gap between the way history is studied in school or as represented in the media and the way it is studied at university level.History as an academic discipline has dramatically changed in recent decades and has been enhanced by...

This practical reference for university and senior high school students shows how to read, understand and analyze poetry. Included are sections on narrative poetry and writing essays.About the AuthorJohn Peck is now retired and was formerly Reader...

What is research in education? And what is it for in a digital age? Reflecting upon these questions, this engaging introduction provides critical discussion about the dilemmas of researching education in the digital age and ways forward for research in...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781609716943Author Mometrix Payroll Certification Test TeamFormat PaperbackPage Count 231Imprint Mometrix Media LLCPublisher Mometrix Media LLCWeight(grams)...

This book provides students with the essential context, knowledge and practice skills required to succeed in your health and social care degree.Students doing a health and social care degree make a real difference to people's lives every day in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783749866472Author Babadada GmbhFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint BabadadaPublisher BabadadaWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 5mm

The definitive research paper guide, Writing Research Papers combines a traditional and practical approach to the research process with the latest information on electronic research and presentation. This market-leading text provides students with...

This book brings together a wide range of easy-to-use study hacks. In a matter of seconds, students can access topics as wide-ranging as how to build an argument, how to write reflectively, and how to use theories in an assignment. The hacks have been...

The essential guide to the most transferable of all student skills: delivering a presentation clearly, coherently and confidently.Written in a friendly and accessible style, Presentation Skills for Students takes the fear out of public speaking and helps...

Critical thinking isn't just about doing what's needed to score higher marks in your assignments; it's about developing a questioning mindset and an ability to question and interrogate information. The ability to weigh up arguments and make...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781260164923Author Rhonda AtkinsonFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint McGraw-Hill EducationPublisher McGraw-Hill Education

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637759042Author Lydia MorrisonFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint Test Prep BooksPublisher Test Prep BooksWeight(grams) 676gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Academic Culture introduces students to the demands of university study in a clear and accessible way, and helps them understand what is expected of them. Chapters equip students with the skills to recognise opinions, positions and bias in academic texts...

Revised for the new post-2024 test, Cognella's LSAT Roadmap is the updated version of the classic book by one of the top selling LSAT companies, now published by Cognella, a leader in academic publishing. For over 30 years, author Jay Cutts has been...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781772454000Author Complete Test Preparation IncFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Complete Test Preparation Inc.Publisher Complete Test Preparation Inc...

A Reflective Approach to Critical Thinking and College Success focuses on the introspective aspects of learning, aiding students in developing an understanding of their thinking patterns, which is integral to fostering a growth mindset and academic...

This book takes students step-by-step through the process of planning and writing a reflective essay, beginning with crucial guidance on planning and structure. It introduces different reflective frameworks and shows readers how to structure a piece of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385246859Author Faith ClarkFormat PaperbackPage Count 284Imprint Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing GroupPublisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group...

This edited book focuses on the central and up-to-date issues that represent some of the most relevant challenges and limitations of International Learning Assessments (ILSAs). It specifically sheds light on the general effects of the discontinuation of...

There is much more to exam success than just knowing the course material. There are various skills needed for exams such as revising correctly, exam time management and dealing with nerves and stress, and this book practically deals with these. This...

So, you’ve just been assigned your first university paper. Stuck on how to start? Stressed about failing or pulling all-nighters to get the work done? Writing instructor Joel Heng Hartse can help you get that assignment done. TL;DR’s quick, concise...

Arts-Based Thought Experiments is a highly visual offering that engages visual arts, photography, poetry, creative non-fiction, memoir and speculative fiction. In this novel book, the authors lean deeply into concepts of the imaginary, and through artful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914465062Author Sara WickhamFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Birthmoon CreationsPublisher Birthmoon Creations

COLLEGE STUDY SKILLS: BECOMING A STRATEGIC LEARNER, Seventh Edition, is a wide-ranging, practical text that focuses on helping you become actively engaged in your own learning. The text incorporates active learning strategies to help you succeed in...

Arts-Based Thought Experiments is a highly visual offering that engages visual arts, photography, poetry, creative non-fiction, memoir and speculative fiction. In this novel book, the authors lean deeply into concepts of the imaginary, and through artful...

The nine chapters in this book explore how the Italian education system responded to distance learning during the first wave of the pandemic. The impact of the hard lockdown on both teaching and learning revealed the inherent weaknesses of a system in...

Learn what it takes to become a firefighter. Peterson's (R) Master the Firefighter Exam gives prospective firefighters the tools they need to prepare for and pass all portions of the firefighter exam-written, physical ability, oral interview, and...

Leisure studies encompasses the broadest range of leisure and sports pursuits and marries management, administration and sports, as well as customer service. Key Concepts in Leisure presents an indispensable guide to the key themes and concepts in this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909717541Author Sonia BlandfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 240gDimensions(mm)...

The Number #1 Bestselling Student Planner on Amazon in 2020 and featured in the top 100 books on Amazon in September 2020 The Student Planner and University Diary is written by the authors of numerous Study Skills books. Packed full of tips and...

Understanding reading abilities and their development is fundamental for language comprehension and human cognition. Now in its second edition, this book draws on research from multiple disciplines to explain reading abilities in both L1 and L2, and...

ADVANGEBOOKS - UNDERSTANDING ARGUMENTS: AN INTRODUCTION TO INFORMAL LOGIC, 9E shows readers how to construct arguments in everyday life, using everyday language. In addition, this easy-to-read textbook also devotes three chapters to the formal aspects of...

Key Concepts in Postcolonial Literature provides an overview of the main themes, issues and critical perspectives that have had the greatest effect on postcolonial literatures. Discussing historical, cultural and contextual background, it contains...