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Exam board: AQA, Edexcel; Edexcel Level & Subject: GCSE English
Literature; A Level English Literature First teaching: September
2015 First examination: June 2017 This edition of Frankenstein is
perfect for GCSE-level students: it comes complete with the novel,
plus an introduction providing context, and a glossary explaining
key terms. 'It was already one in the morning; the rain pattered
dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out,
when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull
yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard and a convulsive
motion agitated its limbs.' Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist
with huge ambition, exceeds his own expectations when he manages to
create life from an assemblage of dead body parts. Yet he has
failed to think through the consequences and responsibilities of
his action, with fatal results. First published in 1818, this
genre-defying novel - part gothic tale, part science fiction, part
philosophical exploration - invites us to consider whom we
sympathise with: the scientist playing God or the monstrous
creature he has created.
Exam board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas; Cambridge Assessment
International Education Level & Subject: GCSE 9-1 English
Literature; IGCSE Literature in English First teaching: September
2015; September 2018 First examination: June 2017; June 2020 and
2021 This edition of Romeo and Juliet is perfect for GCSE-level
students, with the complete play in an accessible format, on-page
notes, introduction setting the context, timeline, character and
theme indexes. Affordable high quality complete play for Romeo and
Juliet, ideal for GCSE 9-1 and IGCSE Demystify vocabulary with
notes on the page and concise commentary Set the scene with
perfectly pitched introductions that introduce key contexts,
concerns and stylistic features, and examine different performances
and interpretations Recall plot summaries at the beginning of each
scene Support GCSE revision and essay writing with theme and
character indexes Help students with social, historical and
literary context with the bespoke timeline of Shakespeare's life
and times
Following on from the huge success of Boys Don't Try? this
essential new book answers nine key questions about how teachers
and schools can best tackle boys' academic underperformance. For
decades schools have grappled with the most significant barriers to
male academic success: a lack of motivation to succeed, poor
attitudes to learning, lower literacy levels and a reluctance to
read for pleasure or write at length. In this compelling book, Mark
Roberts provides clear answers about how teachers can tackle 'The
Boy Question'. Each chapter answers a frequently asked question
about how best to teach boys, outlining the issue and demonstrating
what can be done about it. Informed by a wealth of research and the
author's personal experience of successfully teaching boys, this
book offers an abundance of practical advice for the busy classroom
teacher. It will shine a light on what makes boys tick and how we
can design effective curriculums to ensure they can best acquire
powerful knowledge. With practical advice and examples to help
address anti-social attitudes and stem the cycle of boys'
underachievement, this is essential reading for all teachers and
school leaders.
Wide-ranging, detailed content and relies on sound educational
research Up to date, relevant, modern approach which will replace
older, discredited research Written by two teachers with experience
in teaching boys, both of whom run successful education/teaching
blogs Appealing to a wide readership: secondary school teachers,
leaders, pastoral positions; education students; trainee teachers
Brilliant revision strategies for GCSE 9-1 English that really
work! Students often tell teacher Mark Roberts that they find it
hard to revise for GCSE English. This guide will show you why that
is a common misconception, and that all you need is an organised,
step-by-step approach to your English revision! Shortlisted for the
Education Resources Awards 2021 * Discover how to banish
ineffective revision and use study skills that will help you to do
brilliantly in your exams * Understand what really successful
students do to help them towards top grades in GCSE English *
Implement practice methods that actually improve your memory Read
this book to find out more! Chapter 1. Effective revision for
English exams Chapter 2. Organising your notes and annotations
Chapter 3. Memorising quotes Chapter 4. Exploding your quotes
Chapter 5. Building up a bank of 'killer quotes' Chapter 6. Using
context successfully Chapter 7, Improving practice essays Chapter
8. Getting ready for the unseen texts Chapter 9. Preparing for the
creative writing questions Chapter 10. Taking care of yourself and
coping with exams
Wide-ranging, detailed content and relies on sound educational
research Up to date, relevant, modern approach which will replace
older, discredited research Written by two teachers with experience
in teaching boys, both of whom run successful education/teaching
blogs Appealing to a wide readership: secondary school teachers,
leaders, pastoral positions; education students; trainee teachers
Following on from the huge success of Boys Don't Try? this
essential new book answers nine key questions about how teachers
and schools can best tackle boys' academic underperformance. For
decades schools have grappled with the most significant barriers to
male academic success: a lack of motivation to succeed, poor
attitudes to learning, lower literacy levels and a reluctance to
read for pleasure or write at length. In this compelling book, Mark
Roberts provides clear answers about how teachers can tackle 'The
Boy Question'. Each chapter answers a frequently asked question
about how best to teach boys, outlining the issue and demonstrating
what can be done about it. Informed by a wealth of research and the
author's personal experience of successfully teaching boys, this
book offers an abundance of practical advice for the busy classroom
teacher. It will shine a light on what makes boys tick and how we
can design effective curriculums to ensure they can best acquire
powerful knowledge. With practical advice and examples to help
address anti-social attitudes and stem the cycle of boys'
underachievement, this is essential reading for all teachers and
school leaders.
What if the idealized image of American society-a land of
opportunity that will reward hard work with economic success-is
completely wrong? Few topics have as many myths, stereotypes, and
misperceptions surrounding them as that of poverty in America. The
poor have been badly misunderstood since the beginnings of the
country, with the rhetoric only ratcheting up in recent times. Our
current era of fake news, alternative facts, and media partisanship
has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and
misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy. Poorly Understood
is the first book to systematically address and confront many of
the most widespread myths pertaining to poverty. Mark Robert Rank,
Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock powerfully demonstrate
that the realities of poverty are much different than the myths;
indeed in many ways they are more disturbing. The idealized image
of American society is one of abundant opportunities, with hard
work being rewarded by economic prosperity. But what if this
picture is wrong? What if poverty is an experience that touches the
majority of Americans? What if hard work does not necessarily lead
to economic well-being? What if the reasons for poverty are largely
beyond the control of individuals? And if all of the evidence
necessary to disprove these myths has been readily available for
years, why do they remain so stubbornly pervasive? These are much
more disturbing realities to consider because they call into
question the very core of America's identity. Armed with the latest
research, Poorly Understood not only challenges the myths of
poverty and inequality, but it explains why these myths continue to
exist, providing an innovative blueprint for how the nation can
move forward to effectively alleviate American poverty.
Brilliant revision strategies for A-level English Literature that
really work! Students often tell teacher Mark Roberts that they
find it hard to revise for A Level English Literature. This guide
will show you that all you need is an organised, step-by-step
approach to your English revision to get the best grade possible.
· Discover how to banish ineffective revision and use study skills
that will help you to do brilliantly in your A Level exams ·
Understand what really successful students do to help them towards
top grades in A Level English Literature · Implement practice
methods that actually improve your memory Read this book to find
out more! Chapter 1. Effective revision for English exams Chapter
2. Organising your notes and annotations Chapter 3. Building up a
bank of “killer quotes†Chapter 4. “Exploding†your quotes
Chapter 5. Applying critical viewpoints Chapter 6. Using context
successfully Chapter 7. Developing your academic style Chapter 8.
Improving practice essays Chapter 9. Getting ready for the unseen
texts Chapter 10. Taking care of yourself and coping with exams
A young Czech girl, missing for eight days, is found abandoned in a deserted playground. She is so traumatized she cannot speak. DCI Eve Clay is on her way to interview the victim, when another case is called in. Two Polish migrant workers have been found dead in their burnt out flat. But Clay soon realizes that this is no normal house fire. The men's bodies were set alight, after the killer had clinically removed both of their hearts. Then reports come in that the Czech girl's mother has now also disappeared. As Clay and her team work to make sense of these crimes, they receive a call saying there will be another murder before the day ends. And this time, the body count will only go up.
Perfect for readers of How God Changes Your Brain, two researchers
present over thirty brain exercises to help readers generate
happiness and success, in business and in life. â€This remarkable
book translates state-of-the art neuroscience into practical
techniques that rapidly promote personal transformation. If you
want to double your happiness and your income, start using these
powerful brain-changing exercises today!†―John Assaraf, New
York Times bestselling author and CEO of NeuroGym Adapted from a
business school course they created for professionals, bestselling
author Mark Waldman and Chris Manning present simple brain
exercises, based on the latest neuroscience research, to guide
readers to improvement in all parts of life, from work to home,
from how we think to how we feel. Their promise is to help people
create more "wealth" in their lives, defined as the combination of
money, happiness, and success. Using the latest research studied by
two experts in their field, the book presents both the scientific
background and sets of “NeuroWisdom†exercises that will help
people reduce neurological stress and increase happiness,
motivation, and productivity. The “worry†centers of the brain
are turned off and the optimism circuits are turned on. Work
becomes more pleasurable and creativity is increased, enabling the
brain to anticipate and solve problems more efficiently. From the
cutting edge of brain science to real-world solutions, these
exercises help readers gain the wisdom that leads to greater
fulfillment.
The paradox of poverty amidst plenty has plagued the United States
throughout the 21st century - why should the wealthiest country in
the world also have the highest rates of poverty among the
industrialized nations? Based on his decades-long research and
scholarship, one of the nation's leading authorities provides the
answer. In The Poverty Paradox, Mark Robert Rank develops his
unique perspective for understanding this puzzle. The approach is
what he has defined over the years as structural vulnerability.
Central to this new way of thinking is the distinction between
those who lose out at the economic game versus why the game
produces losers in the first place. Americans experiencing poverty
tend to have certain characteristics placing them at a greater risk
of impoverishment. Yet poverty results not from these factors, but
rather from a lack of sufficient opportunities in society. In
particular, the shortage of decent paying jobs and a strong safety
net are paramount. Based upon this understanding, Rank goes on to
detail a variety of strategies and programs to effectively
alleviate poverty in the future. Implementing these policies has
the added benefit of reinforcing several of the nation's most
important values and principles. The Poverty Paradox represents a
game changing examination of poverty and inequality. It provides
the essential blueprint for finally combatting this economic
injustice in the years ahead.
The Lean Tool Room. Problem Solving, Understanding You Have a
Problem by Mark Roberts is a book that explores in depth the `Lean'
business model. It explores the origins of the `Lean' system and is
a detailed guide for both employers and employees who want to know
more about this system or may be considering implementing it in
their business. Packed with useful information and diagrams, this
book will appeal to anyone with an interest in business or the Lean
business model.
What makes a leader? Is it his or her background and training, or
perhaps ideology or beliefs? Do leader possess exceptional drive
for changing the world for good -- or, in some cases, evil? One can
learn much from the mistakes and triumphs of some of the greatest
leaders who ever lived as presented in Leadership: Fifty Great
Leaders and the Worlds They Made. This reference resource examines
the accomplishments of famed leaders - both men and women - in
areas such as politics, military affairs, business, religion, the
arts, and the sciences. The book is an excellent source for those
looking for an introduction to learning about leadership and case
studies that illustrate leadership in action. Leadership covers a
diverse range of historical figures while offering original
insights into their leadership styles. These individuals include:
BLReligious leaders, such as Jesus, Muhammad, and Pope Gregory the
Great BLIntellectual, such as Socrates, Karl Marx, and Henry David
Thoreau BLArtists like Pablo Picasso and Leonardo da Vinci
BLPoliticians such as Abraham Lincoln, Peter the Great, Mohatma
Gandhi, and Joseph Stalin BLMilitary leaders, such as Alexander the
Great and Napoleon Leadership provides the tools and content to
help students form their own opinions about the eternal questions
surrounding the mystery of successful leadership by revealing the
true stories behind the great leaders of history.
Globally, 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions emanate from
cities. Cities are also experiencing an expanding variety and
frequency of climate change related stresses. This report provides
policymakers with a compass for designing tailored policies that
can help cities take effective action to mitigate and adapt to
climate change.
In our default state, our brains constantly get in the way of
effective communication. They are lazy, angry, immature, and
distracted. They can make a difficult conversation impossible. But
Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Waldman have discovered a powerful
strategy called Compassionate Communication that allows two brains
to work together as one. Using brainscans as well as data collected
from workshops given to MBA students at Loyola Marymount
University, and clinical data from both couples in therapy and
organizations helping caregivers cope with patient suffering,
Newberg and Waldman have seen that Compassionate Communication can
reposition a difficult conversation to lead to a satisfying
conclusion. Whether you are negotiating with your boss or your
spouse, the brain works the same way and responds to the same cues.
The truth, though, is that you don't have to understand how
Compassionate Communication works. You just have to do it. Some of
the simple and effective takeaways in this book include: * Make
sure you are relaxed; yawning several times before (not during) the
meeting will do the trick * Never speak for more than 20-30 seconds
at a time. After that they other person's window of attention
closes. * Use positive speech; you will need at least three
positives to overcome the effect of every negative used * Speak
slowly; pause between words. This is critical, but really hard to
do. * Respond to the other person; do not shift the conversation. *
Remember that the brain can only hold onto about four ideas at one
time Highly effective across a wide range of settings,
Compassionate Communication is an excellent tool for conflict
resolution but also for simply getting your point across or
delivering difficult news.
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Dead Silent (Paperback)
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Why can't she say what she saw? She watched her father die...
Leonard Lawson was a respected professor of medieval art. He lived
a quiet life in a suburb of Liverpool with his grown-up daughter.
He had no enemies. Louise Lawson witnessed her father's murder.
Before she blacked out, she saw his body mutilated and deformed,
twisted into a parody of the artworks he loved. DCI Eve Clay must
overcome her own demons to decode a message written in blood -
before another life is taken.
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Blood Mist (Paperback)
Mark Roberts
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'Dark, gripping and believable' GRAHAM MASTERTON. Are you looking
for an addictive serial killer thriller with a dark twist? EVERY
NIGHT, A FAMILY DIES... While a blizzard rages through the streets
of Liverpool, a family are slaughtered in their beds. Their
mutilated bodies are dragged onto the landing to form a strange
pattern. None of the neighbours hears a sound. EVERY NIGHT, SHE
TRIES TO SAVE THEM... DCI Eve Clay and her Liverpool team can't
understand the secret rituals of this killer. Who would risk
capture to arrange their victims so precisely? Somewhere in Eve's
mind, a long-buried memory flickers... But this is no time for
hunches. She must find the killers before they strike again. TIME
IS RUNNING OUT... First in the gripping, original and inventive
Liverpool crime series introducing DCI Eve Clay. Reviews for Blood
Mist: 'Intricate, fast-paced, with a sense of the macabre ... A
genuinely innovative crime writer' DAILY MAIL. 'Dark, gripping and
believable. Roberts' intimate knowledge of Liverpool makes the city
into a sinister character of itself' GRAHAM MASTERTON. 'The book is
fantastic! It grips hold of you right away ... A hard hitting and
disturbing tale. It leaves you chilled, exhausted and most
definitely uncomfortable' EUROCRIME. 'A fast-paced, chilling novel
... Short chapters, crackling dialogue and action that never lets
up for a single moment ... Mark Roberts is what British crime
fiction has been looking for' CRIMESQUAD. 'This is one of the most
thought-provoking, powerful serial killing murders I've ever read.
It's brutal, but I found that the plot was so deep, so twisted,
intense and clever that there was no way I could put the book down
until the final page' BESTSELLING CRIME THRILLERS.
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