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The blend of Student Books and supporting online resources allow you to personalise the delivery of the course to meet students' needs and develop the skills required to tackle How Science Works and practical assessment, so you can feel confident that...

In this memoir, the author pays tribute to the life of her husband, David Penhaligon, a Liberal MP who had served 12 years in Parliament when he died in a car crash. He attracted much affection and loyalty from his constituents and those who knew him...

"The Scientifica Presents..." series comprises three readers one for each year, which focus on the History of Scientific Ideas, Amazing Science, and Science at Work. They contain a wide range of articles to encourage the development of literacy...

Mankind has always been fascinated by space - prehistoric man built temples to honour the moon and sun, early civilisations developed theories about what went on up there, and scientists and philosophers from Pythagoras to Copernicus have been drawn to...

Martin Lampen is thirty-two years old. And in every one of his thirty-two years of living and dining in Britain, he hasn't eaten a single truly great meal. Is it linked to the fact that we Brits regard any artificial drink with pineapple flavouring as...

* We spend about one-tenth of our waking hours completely blind * Only one per cent of what we see is in focus at any one time * You don't need eyes to see - blind volunteers have been taught to see through their chests Through a spellbinding mix of...

Marvel at the sheer brilliance of invention, from glass to underpants, the noble compass to the humble pencil. Not forgetting, of course, the undeniably indispensable banana suitcase. Filled with fascinating details about everything from the most common...

The quaint and curious traditions still carried out in the towns and shires of England are described in this book. It explains the origins of well-known customs like maypole dancing, well-dressing and rush-bearing, and it inidcates when and where these...

This title traces the history of man's relationship with dolphins and studies carried out about this relationship. This book looks at how dolphins can improve our health, enhance our psychological well-being and helps us to live in harmony with the...

This A-Z guide has 546 entries, a glossary of 762 medical terms, and a major section of medical references on child health matters. It provides parents and others with guidance on what to do in every medical contingency. Coverage extends from the newborn...

This is a comprehensive introduction to past and current theories of stratification and inequality, covering work on class, gender, race and age.Book InformationISBN 9780745610849Author Harriet BradleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Polity...

THE SCIENTIST, THE MADMAN, THE THIEF AND THEIR LIGHTBULB reveals the revolutionary work of inventors and scientists who have struggled to develop clean and 'fuelless' new ways to produce the electricity we need for the 21st century and beyond. If the...

When Richard Clarke's AGAINST ALL ENEMIES vaulted in to the public arena, an instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and media sensation, it changed the debate about the war on terror. his revelations about the Bush administration's...

Since the isolation of the first virus in 1892 scientists have made tremendous advances by asking one question at a time and building on the answers. Dr. Levine celebrates the successes that have come from viral studies - the development of a wide range...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780716750147Author Steven M. StanleyFormat HardbackPage Count 242Imprint Scientific American LibraryPublisher Scientific American LibraryWeight(grams) 911g

This classic animal physiology text focuses on comparative examples that illustrate the general principles of physiology at all levels of organisation-from molecular mechanisms to regulated physiological systems to whole organisms in their environment...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780727910011Author Kenneth M. BoydFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint BMJ BooksPublisher BMJ Publishing GroupWeight(grams) 520g

Geographic information systems represent an exciting and rapidly expanding technology via which spatial data may be captured, stored, retrieved, displayed, manipulated and analysed. Applications of this technology include detailed inventories of land use...

This title presents the perfect introduction to the rewarding hobby of poultry keeping. It reveals how, as well as being useful, chickens are interesting and colourful characters that make good pets and can enliven any garden. It fuses contemporary...

Self-contained minibooks provide complete coverage of the entire Macromedia Studio MX package - Dreamweaver MX, Flash MX, Fireworks MX, ColdFusion MX, and FreeHand 10. Bonus minibooks deliver the lowdown on Macromedia Sitespring as well as other Web...

The dramatic, inside account of the how 2015's extraordinary election made or broke the three party leaders at the heart of the campaign by journalist Dan Hodges. As the polls closed on May 5th 2015, three men awaited the verdict the people. For all...

Key Maths is a series of graded activity books that reinforce children's mastery of important skills and concepts as required by the Primary National Strategy for maths at Key Stage 1. Areas covered include algebra, measures, money, fractions and data...

The (printed) 'Updated Edition' now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course...

This is the fifth edition of this established introduction to astronomy, but the first edition with UK specific content. With more than 275,000 copies in print since its initial publication, Nightwatch has become the standard reference guide to...

A further volume in the "Understanding Politics" series, this textbook has been written specifically for A2-level students and covers the comparative dimension of advanced level study. It follows closely the syllabuses of the main examination...

Explore the stars and planets and beyond through 300 fascinating images - an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe - from ancient cave paintings to animation. Universe is a groundbreaking survey that...

Black's Medical Dictionary has been the best-selling medical dictionary for over 100 years. It is invaluable as a home reference and for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professsionals and students, health service...

This is a brand new title designed as a companion to the best-selling RSPB Handbook of British Birds. This RSPB-endorsed guide includes sections covering over 200 of the mammal, bird, amphibian and reptile, invertebrate, spider, insect, butterfly, moth,...

This is a fully illustrated edition of this unique and fascinating storehouse of accumulated wisdom; from health tips and kitchen tricks to gardening know-how, and even predicting the weather. Ruth Binney has brought together a fascinating variety of...

This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style, this book inspires and encourages students to complete their course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of...

This is the sixth edition of an established and highly successful introduction to sociology for medical students and health professionals of all kinds. It will also be of value for sociology students. Sociology as Applied to Medicine introduces students...

The new edition of this well-known text is an introduction to general pathology: a subject that bridges the divide between the basic biological sciences and the practice of clinical medicine. The functional and structural changes that occur in cells and...

Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft FrontPage 2000 in 10 Minutes is a quick, efficient reference to designing, creating, and publishing on the World Wide Web and on intranets with the leading tool on the market. Only the most important and most frequently used...

Using the "Maltese Cross" star map design, widely acknowledged as superior to the conventional circular maps for locating constellations, this book provides everything amateur astronomers need. 12 maps trace the month-by-month progression of the...

In this irreverant, unsparing and witty look at our cultural obsession with blonde, Natalia Ilyin shows us that our apparently modern fixation has truly primeval roots. Highlighting cultural criticism with personal experience, she cites ancient myths,...

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In just 21 days readers will learn how to use the key features of the C# programming language?not only the commands, but how to create entire programs using them within a few simple chapters. This book is designed to teach C# from the ground up?each...

Adobe Photoshop is the world's leading image manipulation software. Used by both professional and amateur graphic designers, it is the de facto standard for print Web publishing. New painting engine; Image browser; Enhanced Web workflow; More editing...

This is a fast-track guide to Visual Basic 6, providing a solid introduction to this programming language. The CD contains a working model of VB6, enabling readers to create full-scale VB applications. However, they will not be able to create executable...

The fourth edition of this popular pocket guide provides quick-reference information that will help you use Oracle's PL/SQL language, including the newest Oracle Database 11g features. It's a companion to Steven Feuerstein and Bill Pribyl's bestselling...