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Pick a Pumpkin (Paperback)
Patricia Toht; Illustrated by Jarvis
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NEC Arena Birmingham, November 9th 1993. Deep Purple were in
crisis. No longer able to tolerate the presence of singer Ian
Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, the ace guitarist, made his displeasure
known in a way that would have consequences none present could
possibly have predicted. Blackmore's departure soon followed, and a
merciful end seemed to have come for a band that had been riven
with tensions for years. But then, after a brief dalliance with Joe
Satriani, acknowledged six string maestro Steve Morse stepped in
and a whole new age began. This book takes a critical look at the
so-called 'Morse Era', charting the highs, the lows, the triumphs
and the tragedies. It is a compelling story of albums, tours,
musicians coming and musicians going, a story of a band that moved
forward like few bands ever have, but who, nevertheless, could
never completely escape from the shadow of that disastrous night at
the NEC...
Industrial and agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are rapidly
warming Earth’s climate, unleashing rising seas, ocean
acidification, melting permafrost, powerful storms, wildfires,
floods, deadly heat waves, droughts, tsunamis, food shortages,
reduced nutritional levels in crops, and armed conflict over
shrinking water supplies. Billions of people will become climate
refugees. Hotter temperatures will allow tropical diseases to
spread into temperate regions. Higher levels of CO2, allergens,
dust, and other particulate matter will impair our physical and
mental health and even reduce our cognitive abilities. Climate
change disproportionately affects the world’s poor. It also harms
Nature, and could ultimately trigger a sixth mass extinction. In
Escaping Nature, Orrin H. Pilkey and his coauthors offer concrete
suggestions for how to respond to the threats posed by global
climate change. They argue that, while we wait for the world’s
governments to get serious about mitigating climate change, we can
adapt to a hotter world through technological innovations,
behavioral changes, nature-based solutions, political changes, and
education.
Sixteen-year-old Khetiwe has a natural talent for swimming. When she is given a scholarship to a prestigious Johannesburg private school, she immediately bumps up against Farrah, the swimming captain, who sees her as competition.
As “the poor girl”, Khetiwe is already struggling to fit in, but Farrah sets out to make her life unbearable. When the two girls clash over Aidan – Farrah’s exboyfriend – Farrah becomes even more unhinged. The constant bullying is starting to seriously affect Khetiwe, but when she tries to defend herself, things turn out even worse...
A realistic portrayal of teenage angst with a cast of believable, authentic characters.
Our revision resources are the smart choice for those revising the
external assessment for the Digital Information Technology BTEC
Tech Award. This book will help you to: Revise all the essential
content and key skills for each unit Organise your revision with
the one-topic-per-page format Speed up your revision with helpful
hints on how to tackle questions and tasks Track your revision
progress with at-a-glance check boxes Check your understanding
witht he annotated example responses Practice with revision
questions, with answers
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Oh, Are You Awake?
Bob Shea; Illustrated by Jarvis
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Written and reviewed by a team of experienced South African
teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists and
physiotherapists, Smart-Kids Am I ready for school? is perfect for
making sure your child is ready for primary school. Helpful ideas
and advice combined with colourful and stimulating activities test
emotional, physical and mental readiness. The activities cover
important developmental aspects, such as body image; perception of
self, others and the environment; memory; coordination; and speech
and hearing. The detailed notes with each activity explain the
concepts and suggest extension activities for extra practice. There
is also a detailed glossary of words used to describe children's
development; an explanation of the roles of occupational
therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists and
play therapists; valuable information about choosing the right
school; and a list of the South African organisations that provide
help and support for parents and children.
"As departments...scramble to decolonize their curriculum, Givens
illuminates a longstanding counter-canon in predominantly black
schools and colleges." -Boston Review "Informative and
inspiring...An homage to the achievement of an often-forgotten
racial pioneer." -Glenn C. Altschuler, Florida Courier "A
long-overdue labor of love and analysis...that would make Woodson,
the ever-rigorous teacher, proud." -Randal Maurice Jelks, Los
Angeles Review of Books "Fascinating, and groundbreaking. Givens
restores Carter G. Woodson, one of the most important educators and
intellectuals of the twentieth century, to his rightful place
alongside figures like W. E. B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells." -Imani
Perry, author of May We Forever Stand: A History of the Black
National Anthem Black education was subversive from its inception.
African Americans pursued education through clandestine means,
often in defiance of law and custom, even under threat of violence.
They developed what Jarvis Givens calls a tradition of "fugitive
pedagogy"-a theory and practice of Black education epitomized by
Carter G. Woodson-groundbreaking historian, founder of Black
History Month, and legendary educator under Jim Crow. Givens shows
that Woodson succeeded because of the world of Black teachers to
which he belonged. Fugitive Pedagogy chronicles his ambitious
efforts to fight what he called the "mis-education of the Negro" by
helping teachers and students to see themselves and their mission
as set apart from an anti-Black world. Teachers, students,
families, and communities worked together, using Woodson's
materials and methods as they fought for power in schools. Forged
in slavery and honed under Jim Crow, the vision of the Black
experience Woodson articulated so passionately and effectively
remains essential for teachers and students today.
Written by leading psychology authors, Cara Flanagan, Matt Jarvis,
Rob Liddle, Julia Russell and Mandy Wood, this book's engaging
visual style and tone will support you through every step of your
Year 1 or AS course and help you thoroughly prepare for assessment.
// Endorsed by Edexcel offering high quality support you can trust.
// Designed to motivate students of all ability levels with a
stunning visual style to help you engage with the information. //
Each topic is presented on one spread to help you instantly see the
whole picture, with description and evaluation clearly separated.
// `Apply it' activities provide plentiful opportunities to help
you develop and practise your application and research methods
skills. // Numerous links are made between topic content and
'Individual Differences' and 'Developmental Psychology'. //
Evaluation points relating to 'Issues and Debates' are integrated
into every topic spread. // A chapter is dedicated to research
methods and practical activities are included in each chapter to
prepare you for research methods questions and practical
investigations. // Visual summaries help ensure you have a good
grasp of the basics. // Lots of exam support throughout to help you
understand the assessment objectives and mark schemes, and guide
you on the skills you need for exam success.
In the dark, foreboding sewers of Deptford, a mysterious entity
known as Jupiter, Lord of All, reigns supreme, worshipped by a
horde of rats who cower in its presence. Into this world of fear
and darkness wanders a small, frightened mouse named Albert,
unwittingly triggering a chain of events that will hurl his fellow
mice a world of terror and heroic adventure. As the rats seek to
summon the demon hordes and bring about the end of the world, the
Deptford Mice must confront treacherous enemies and ancient magic
in a battle to save London and the world from eternal darkness.
This 140-page book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the
lumberjack lifestyle. With beautiful illustrations and images,
Lumberjack includes expert tutorials on mastering lumberjack
skills, fashion and grooming tips for perfecting the look, features
on tools and accessories, inspiring quotations, field guides on
woodland animals and trees, homestyle recipes and adventure stories
from North American lumberjack legend and lore. AUTHOR: Lauren
Jarvis is an editor, writer and photographer specialising in
adventure, wildlife and conservation. She has travelled extensively
in North America and across the world's other six continents,
taking on challenges including canoeing the Yukon River and
trekking to Everest Base Camp. She is Travel Editor of Breathe
magazine, the former Editorial Director of National Geographic
Kids, a regular contributor to National Geographic, and co-author
of the annual Visit USA Travel Planner. She is passionate about the
planet's wild places and enjoys hiking and spending time in the
woods. 156 photographs, 160 illustrations
Exam Board: Pearson BTEC Academic Level: BTEC National Subject:
Information Technology First teaching: September 2016 First Exams:
Summer 2017
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Dragons of Camelot (DVD)
Alexandra Evans, Mark Griffin, James Nitti, Sandra Darnell, Tom Latimer, …
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Mark L. Lester directs and produces this action sci-fi starring
Sandra Darnell and James Nitti. After the brutal death of King
Arthur of Camelot (William Huw), the King's sorceress sister Morgan
(Darnell) assumes the throne. With the use of three fierce dragons
Morgan sets off in search of the surviving Knights of the Round
Table. As the Knights get word of Morgan's impending arrival, they
vow to stick together and fight her off in honour of their noble
King.
Each Student Book and ActiveBook have has clearly laid out pages
with a range of supportive features to aid learning and teaching:
Getting to know your unit sections ensure learners understand the
grading criteria and unit requirements. Getting ready for
Assessment sections focus on preparation for external assessment
with guidance for learners on what to expect. Hints and tips will
help them prepare for assessment and sample answers are provided
for a range of question types including, short and long answer
questions, all with a supporting commentary. Learners can also
prepare for internal assessment using this feature. A case study of
a learner completing the internal assessment for that unit covering
'How I got started', 'How I brought it all together' and 'What I
got from the experience'. Pause Point feature provide opportunities
for learners to self-evaluate their learning at regular intervals.
Each Pause Point point feature gives learners a Hint or Extend
option to either revisit and reinforce the topic or to encourage
independent research or study skills. Case Study and Theory into
Practice features enable development of problem-solving skills and
place the theory into real life situations learners could
encounter. Assessment Activity/Practice provide scaffolded
assessment practice activities that help prepare learners for
assessment. Within each assessment practice activity, a Plan, Do
and Review section supports learners' formative assessment by
making sure they fully understand what they are being asked to do,
what their goals are and how to evaluate the task and consider how
they could improve. Dedicated Think Future pages provide case
studies from the industry, with a focus on aspects of skills
development that can be put into practice in a real work
environment and further study.
Slimkoppe: Is ek reg vir skool? - geskryf en hersien deur 'n span
ervare onderwysers, arbeids-, spraak- en fisioterapeute --- bied al
die raad en hulp wat jy nodig het met voorskoolse kinders.
Gedetailleerde notas en advies, gekombineer met stimulerende,
kleurryke aktiwiteite, toets of kinders liggaamlik, verstandelik en
emosioneel gereed is vir skool. Die aktiwiteite dek al die
belangrike ontwikkelingsaspekte, soos liggaamsbeeld, selfbeeld, die
kind se persepsie van ander, waarneming van die omgewing, geheue,
koordinasie, spraak en gehoor. Die uitvoerige notas en wenke help
ouers en onderwysers verstaan hoekom dit belangrik is dat die kind
spesifieke aktiwiteite moet baasraak, verduidelik hoe by elkeen te
werk gegaan moet word en doen voorstelle aan die hand vir kinders
wat ekstra oefening nodig het. 'n Volledige lys is ingesluit van al
die terme wat gebruik word om na kinders se ontwikkeling te verwys.
Die rol van arbeids-, spraak-, fisio- en speelterapeute, en die van
sielkundiges, word verduidelik. Waardevolle raad help ouers om die
regte skool te kies. En 'n lys is ook opgeneem van Suid-Afrikaanse
organisasies wat aan ouers en kinders addisionele raad en steun kan
verleen.
Written by leading psychology authors, Cara Flanagan, Matt Jarvis,
Rob Liddle, Julia Russell and Mandy Wood, this book's engaging
visual style and tone will support you through every step of your A
Level Year 2 course and help you thoroughly prepare for assessment.
// Endorsed by Edexcel offering high quality support you can trust.
// Designed to motivate students of all ability levels with a
stunning visual style to help you engage with the information. //
Each topic is presented on one spread to help you instantly see the
whole picture, with description and evaluation clearly separated.
// `Apply it' activities provide plentiful opportunities to help
you develop and practise your application and research methods
skills. // Numerous links are made between topic content and
'Individual Differences' and 'Developmental Psychology'. //
Evaluation points relating to 'Issues and Debates' are integrated
into every topic spread. // A chapter is dedicated to research
methods and practical activities are included in each chapter to
prepare you for research methods questions and practical
investigations. // Visual summaries help ensure you have a good
grasp of the basics. // Lots of exam support throughout to help you
understand the assessment objectives and mark schemes, and guide
you on the skills you need for exam success.
"Robert Burns in Time and Place" is a brand new title in the
"Scotties Books" series which contain a wealth of interesting
facts, stimulating activities, web sites and suggestions for places
to visit. The year 2009 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of
Robert Burns but studying the life and work of the poet is no
longer just a celebration around his birthday, but can be embedded
across the school curriculum. The book looks at Ayrshire, Scotland
and the wider world as they were in his time and which shaped his
experiences and his work.
His name is David. He's the boy with flowers in his hair and he's
my best friend... David is the boy with flowers in his hair. He's
sweet and gentle, just like his petals. But when David's flowers
begin to fall - a single petal at first, then every last blossom -
his best friend never leaves his side. And through kindness and
creativity, he even finds a way to give David his colour back...
Beautifully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is about
being there for someone when they are at their most vulnerable, and
brings to life a pure and poignant friendship that children will
never forget.
Approved by AQA and written by leading psychology authors, Cara
Flanagan, Matt Jarvis and Rob Liddle, the 2nd Edition of this
popular Student Book will support you through the A Level Year 2
course and help you thoroughly prepare for your exams. // Approved
by AQA, this book offers high quality support you can trust. // The
clear and accessible layout will help you engage with and absorb
the information. // Each topic is presented on one spread to see
the whole picture with description and evaluation clearly
separated. // Evaluation material uses a three-paragraph structure
(point, evidence and conclusion) and includes counterpoints to
develop discussion skills. // ‘Apply it’ activities provide
plenty of opportunities to practise application skills. //
Mathematics and research methods requirements are thoroughly
covered with practice questions on most spreads and ideas for
research activities in each chapter. // Visual summaries of each
chapter help ensure a good grasp of the basics. // Exam practice,
example student answers and skills guidance are provided. // For
invaluable revision support it combines brilliantly with the
‘Pink-hair Girl’ 2nd Edition Revision Guide and Flashbook as
well as the original (and still completely relevant) Revision App.
This book provides a comprehensive biblical and theological survey
of the people of God in the Old and New Testaments, offering
insights for today's transformed and ethnically diverse church.
Jarvis Williams explains that God's people have always been
intended to be a diverse community. From Genesis to Revelation, God
has intended to restore humanity's vertical relationship with God,
humanity's horizontal relationship with one another, and the entire
creation through Jesus. Through Jesus, both Jew and gentile are
reconciled to God and together make up a transformed people.
Williams then applies his biblical and theological analysis to
selected aspects of the current conversation about race, racism,
and ethnicity, explaining what it means to be the church in today's
multiethnic context. He argues that the church should demonstrate
redemptive kingdom diversity, for it has been transformed into a
new community that is filled with many diverse ethnic communities.
A 2nd Edition of this incredibly popular revision guide, this
portable-sized book is ideal for consolidating knowledge both at
home for revision, and at school as a lesson-by-lesson summary as
the course progresses. // AO1 Description on the left-hand page:
content divided into six points for six AO1 marks in extended
writing questions. // AO3 Evaluation is on the right-hand page:
three AO3 points plus counterpoint and extra evaluation
(discussion) point. // Exam practice questions, including AO2
application questions, are on every spread providing lots of
practice. // Research studies have been simplified to help revise
and recall the information. // Detailed exam advice section is
included, with hints and tips offered throughout the book. // Lots
of illustrations and the odd corny joke help make it very
user-friendly! // It combines brilliantly with the 'Green-hair
Girl' 2nd Edition Flashbook as well as the original (and still
completely relevant) Revision App.
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