Study & Test-Taking Skills

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)...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781927166611Author Fiona McPhersonFormat HardbackPage Count 276Imprint Wayz PressPublisher Wayz PressWeight(grams) 640gDimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 18mm

Reinforce the grammar and language points covered in Pupil Book 3 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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910202760Author Richard McMunnFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint How2become LtdPublisher How2become LtdDimensions(mm) 245mm * 170mm * 16mm

Contemplative pedagogy is a way for instructors to: * empower students to integrate their own experience into the theoretical material they are being taught in order to deepen their understanding; * help students to develop sophisticated problem-solving...

Give your child the support they need in English These new practice test materials for Cambridge English: Flyers (also known as Young Learners English: Flyers) support young learners and include comprehensive guidance for both teachers and...

Your dissertation is not a hurdle to jump or a battle to fight; as this handbook makes clear, your dissertation is the first of many destinations on the path of your professional career. Destination Dissertation guides you to the successful completion of...

In this book Tony Curtis, himself an award-winning poet, offers clear and positive help to students who are faced by a modern poem which puzzles and frightens them. How do we proceed to construct a critical response to a poem which may not rhyme, may not...

In this book Tony Curtis, himself an award-winning poet, offers clear and positive help to students who are faced by a modern poem which puzzles and frightens them. How do we proceed to construct a critical response to a poem which may not rhyme, may not...

Students! Want top marks in your exams? Learn the core skills for effective revision and exam preparation... Student Essentials: Exam and Revision Strategies - in one hour gives you all the essential skills you need when revising for and taking exams...

This book provides a clear method of study which encourages students to construct their own interpretation of any of Dicken's novels. It helps students to identify a novel's major thematic concerns and interests and to argue a case purely from the...

Essential Academic Skills encourages and supports students to develop their skills to become the best learners they can be. It takes a step-by-step approach to the essential skills required to complete a university degree, and provides activities which...

A practical reference for university and senior secondary school students. Theories are explained in straight-forward language, including factors that affect the learning of languages, such as motivation, memory and a range of strategies initiated by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781927166130Author Fiona McPhersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 228Imprint Wayz PressPublisher Wayz PressWeight(grams) 240gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 12mm

Key Concepts in Romantic Literature is an accessible and easy-to-use scholarly guide to the literature, criticism and history of the culturally rich and politically turbulent Romantic era (1789-1832). The book offers a comprehensive and critically...

Get the most out of your time at university with this essential guide to preparing for the experience you want. This practically-focused text will support your transition to higher education, whatever your background, and however you plan to steer...

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,...