Study & Test-Taking Skills

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912053759Author Penny GrubbFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Fantastic Books PublishingPublisher Fantastic Books Publishing

Complementing the student's primary reading, Key Concepts in Sociology presents a comprehensive glossary of the key terms, concepts and figures that dominate the sociological landscape. Organized alphabetically and cross-referenced for ease of use and...

Now in its fourth edition, this is a comprehensive yet concise introduction to professional writing for different media, which synthesises methods and ideas developed in journalism, public relations, management and marketing. Based on research in the...

Aspects of pedagogy are frequently researched, but the concept itself is poorly understood. More than just teaching and learning, pedagogy is about values, identities, relationships and interactions bounded by context. As such, researchers of pedagogy...

This friendly, accessible guide provides international students with 50 practical 'Ways' to help them make the most of their experience overseas. Each of the 50 'Ways' in this book is a starting point, offering suggestions of things to do and think...

Get ready for ACT test day with Barron's and crush your goals. Barron's ACT is the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide available to students who want to showcase their college readiness, earn top scholarships, and gain admission to the most...

Any new journey requires a map to guide you through potential pitfalls, explain interesting landmarks, and offer time-saving tips. Given that a thesis or dissertation is arguably the most important journey students will embark upon in their professional...

Originality is needed to achieve top marks in assignments, but what does it even mean? Simply put, it opens doors: to making a difference; to excellent marks, to success. You'll often find marking criteria stating you need to make an 'original...

This unique book introduces students to the themes and aspects of studying the built environment. Contemporary issues such as sustainability and urbanization preface the explanation of the core subject disciplines of architecture, construction...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781450559669Author Jim HayesFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 376gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 11mm

This practical and reassuring guide will ensure your students pass their exams with flying colours. Ace Your Exam establishes a clear, simple framework for revision and helps students get to grips with what exams are all about. Part 1 begins by exploring...

An essential guide to the undergraduate wishing to develop skills in physics. Drawing on physics education research and the author's own extensive experience in teaching, this book addresses the skills needed by the undergraduate to become a physicist. ...

Making Sense of Statistics provides a thorough, but accessible, introduction to statistics and probability, without the distractions of mathematics. The book does not require you to use any algebraic formulae or equations, but it does explain how and why...

This comprehensive explanation of the major concepts and theories involved in criminology and the criminal justice system offers not only a solid introduction to the subject, but is also a useful reference and revision aid. Organised alphabetically for...

A comprehensive writers' guide to the terminology used across the creative writing industries and in the major literary movements. Packed with practical tips for honing writing skills and identifying opportunities for publication and production, it also...

Revised full-color edition of a popular how-to guide offers practical, humorous help for kids who want to manage their tasks, time, and stuff. In the quest for school success not to mention a happy home life kids have a lot to juggle: schoolwork,...

These days, most students arrive at university with some IT skills. Most have surfed the Internet, used email and word processing applications, but few have used spreadsheets or presentation software. Even where students are able to use applications,...

Are you a Chinese-speaking student starting a course at an English-speaking college or university? Then The Study Skills Handbook is your passport to success! Available for the first time in simplified Chinese, this international bestseller helps you to...

At the age of 24, working with his wife at a car wash, Larry Winters was struggling to get by. He decided he needed to make a change for the better, so he seized control of his life and, day by day, built his own business. Along the way, he learned many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939090034Author Christa B Abbott M EdFormat PaperbackPage Count 386Imprint Test Prep Works, LLCPublisher Test Prep Works, LLCWeight(grams)...

Magill's Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications introduces the study of motor learning and control to students pursuing careers in exercise science, physical education, and other movement-oriented fields. Each chapter presents motor...

Learning contracts have been a successful feature of many university/continuing education programmes over the last 20 years but many staff are still unfamiliar with them or have difficulty using them. This guide introduces the learning contract to those...

Introducing the dynamic study of a literary period stretching from 1900 to the Second World War, the book reflects the exciting mix of European avant-garde, writers of the Harlem Renaissance and regional voices within Britain. Three distinct sections...

Offering concise yet thorough treatment of academic reading and writing in college, Reading Rhetorically, 4th.ed., shows students how to analyze texts by recognizing rhetorical strategies and genre conventions, and how to incorporate other writers' texts...

This easy-to-follow guide is packed with advice for students of English as a second language who are studying, or planning to study, a degree taught in English, either in their home country or abroad. It provides practical advice on academic topics,...

Written specifically for engineering students, this handbook is packed with practical guidance on conducting projects and writing clear and coherent reports. It takes students step-by-step through the key stages in a project, from identifying the problem...

Presents a contemporary approach to the experience of international students in Higher Education. Using empirical and qualitative data, the book explores their social and cultural context and its impact on their learning experience.Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785070655Author Dick LynasFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint New Generation PublishingPublisher New Generation PublishingWeight(grams) 190g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780812984293Author Benedict CareyFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Random House Trade PaperbacksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Key Concepts in Contemporary Literature offers a comprehensive overview of the literature and critical debates of the period since 1945. Setting texts in their historical, political and cultural contexts, it demonstrates how literature has dealt with and...

Here's something worth learning: Studying doesn't have to be a chore! This fun and accessible resource provides the tools you need to develop better study habits, boost your grades, and position yourself for academic success.Educational consultant...

We've written this book to support students in studying programming. It is not a text to teach any particular programming language, but to be used alongside such a book, or in conjunction with a taught course. In Studying Programming we concentrate on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956087300Author Alexander ZouevFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Zouev PublishingPublisher Zouev PublishingWeight(grams) 143gDimensions(mm) 127mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941995290Author Samuel L BlumenfeldFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint Paradigm CompanyPublisher Paradigm CompanyWeight(grams) 349gDimensions(mm) 216mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781959106876Author Enchanted WillowImprint Enchanted WillowPublisher BGH Publishing

Student life can be expensive - but don't panic. Manage Your Money helps you successfully juggle your finances as you study, giving you the confidence and good habits to stay on track. Manage your budget (and still have a life) Become a savvy spender...

This book is about you. It's about how you can shape your student experience based on what matters to you. It helps you to 'get sorted', take control and make the most of your time at college or university. This unique and practical self-coaching...

This book provides important advice to scientists at all stages of their careers on how to be a more effective and impactful researcher. It provides tips on: designing, performing, and analyzing experiments; writing, submitting and revising manuscripts;...

Informative, insightful, and accessible, this book is designed to enhance the capacity of graduate and undergraduate students, as well as early career scholars, to write for academic purposes. Fang describes key genres of academic writing, common...

Forster's novels have always given great pleasure to the general reader but they do present particular problems for those who wish to study them in a more systematic way. The elusiveness of Forster's irony, the complexity of his symbolism and the formal...