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Set up high on the cliffs, in the grounds of a ruined monastery,
overlooking the dreary town of Blinkton-on-Sea, is the otherwise
unremarkable Blinkton High School. Here resides the enigmatic Inky
Stevens - a talented and astute student, better known as "the Great
School Detective". A straight forward investigation into who was
responsible for a misdirected but wounding snowball, sets our
school sleuth on the trail of a much greater and more menacing
crime.
Set up high on the cliffs, in the grounds of a ruined monastery,
overlooking the dreary town of Blinkton-on-Sea, is the otherwise
unremarkable Blinkton High School. Here resides the enigmatic Inky
Stevens - a talented and astute student, better known as "the Great
School Detective." What appears to be a trivial search for a
missing set of keys soon turns much more sinister with our hero
facing mortal danger. Will Inky unlock this case and find the key
to his survival or will he meet a horrific end?
Launched in 1971, the Alfasud was an all-new departure for Alfa
Romeo, both in its design and its execution and became the
best-selling model in the history of Alfa Romeo . Originally it was
developed with the dual intentions of launching the company into
large volume production and providing a more affordable model than
their highly regarded sports cars. However, its story was far from
straightforward. Although respected for its technically brilliant
design and universally praised for its ride and handling, the model
never quite reached its full sales potential and its reputation was
marred by problems that could not have been foreseen. With over 240
colour photographs, the book includes a brief history of Alfa Romeo
to the end of the 1960s. The development of the Alfasud's design
and the political reasons for building a new factory are given
along with the car's reception from both the press and owners. The
evolution of the model from initial prototypes, to the improvements
to build quality and performance, including the Giardinetta and
Sprint variations are covered as well as Alfasuds in competition.
The political and labour problems, as well as the early quality
control issues are discussed. Finally, there are numerous
specification tables, performance data, chassis numbers, engine
codes and colour charts.
Smart cities promise to generate economic, social and environmental
value through the seamless connection of urban services and
infrastructure by digital technologies. However, there is scant
evidence of how these activities can enhance social well-being and
contribute to just and equitable communities. Smart and Sustainable
Cities? Pipedreams, Practicalities and Possibilities provides one
of the first examinations of how smart cities relate to
environmental and social issues. It addresses the gap between the
ambitious visions of smart cities and the actual practices on the
ground by focusing on the social and environmental dimensions of
real smart city initiatives as well as the possibilities they hold
for creating more equitable and progressive cities. Through
detailed analyses of case studies in the United States, Australia,
the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, India and China, the
contributors describe the various ways that social and
environmental issues are interpreted and integrated into smart city
initiatives and actions. The findings point towards the need for
more intentional engagement and collaboration with all urban
stakeholders in the design, development and maintenance of smart
cities to ensure that everyone benefits from the increasingly
digitalised urban environments of the twenty-first century. The
chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue
of the journal Local Environment.
Do you know how to trim your whiskers properly? With beards and
moustaches more popular than ever, this delightful little book sets
out to answer this pressing question. And if a trim is not
required, then it will show you how to wax, polish and maintain
your face furniture so that it is always in tip-top condition.
Alongside these manly grooming tips is a guide to famous
facial-hair aficionados, from Karl Marx to Des Lynam; a breakdown
of styles; and a perambulation through hirsute history, including
an explanation of why the beard was considered sacred by the
ancient Greeks and slovenly by ancient Romans. So whether it's the
Handlebar or the Chevron; the Goatee or the Spade - peruse this
book for hints and tips of how to handle your facial fuzz.
Smart cities promise to generate economic, social and environmental
value through the seamless connection of urban services and
infrastructure by digital technologies. However, there is scant
evidence of how these activities can enhance social well-being and
contribute to just and equitable communities. Smart and Sustainable
Cities? Pipedreams, Practicalities and Possibilities provides one
of the first examinations of how smart cities relate to
environmental and social issues. It addresses the gap between the
ambitious visions of smart cities and the actual practices on the
ground by focusing on the social and environmental dimensions of
real smart city initiatives as well as the possibilities they hold
for creating more equitable and progressive cities. Through
detailed analyses of case studies in the United States, Australia,
the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, India and China, the
contributors describe the various ways that social and
environmental issues are interpreted and integrated into smart city
initiatives and actions. The findings point towards the need for
more intentional engagement and collaboration with all urban
stakeholders in the design, development and maintenance of smart
cities to ensure that everyone benefits from the increasingly
digitalised urban environments of the twenty-first century. The
chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue
of the journal Local Environment.
Far in the future, the merchant ships of the Space Trading
Commission fleet travel the space lanes-each on journeys of trade
and exploration. As the "Phoenix" "falls through a crack in the
sky" after completing one of its many "n"-space jumps, First
Officer Jana Maines makes an astounding discovery.
Jana detects a derelict-a ghost ship from the forgotten past.
Believing this to be an opportunity to advance her career and
financially help her parents, Jana attempts to convince her captain
that theyshould investigate, but he insists that they remain on
course. Just as they are about to depart, however, a signal is
received from the ship-and Jana's adventures begin
A routine resupply run to a lonely desert world becomes
complicated when more than one man expresses greater interest in
her than her ship's cargo. While on a mission from an ocean world,
she desperately tries to find a way to save millions of fish eggs
critical to the survival of an entire planet.Her encounters include
an astonishingly ancient woman, a wealthy mystic, and a string of
crusty, opinionated captains.
In a series of science fiction stories that span the far reaches
of the universe, a courageous captain-in-training faces challenges
that test her abilities to the limit as she strives to complete her
missions.
Do you know how to trim your whiskers properly? With beards and
moustaches more popular than ever, this delightful little book sets
out to answer this pressing question. And if a trim is not
required, then it will show you how to wax, polish and maintain
your face furniture so that it is always in tip-top condition.
Alongside these manly grooming tips is a guide to famous
facial-hair aficionados, from Karl Marx to Des Lynam; a breakdown
of styles; and a perambulation through hirsute history, including
an explanation of why the beard was considered sacred by the
ancient Greeks and slovenly by ancient Romans. So whether it's the
Handlebar or the Chevron; the Goatee or the Spade - peruse this
book for hints and tips of how to handle your facial fuzz.
This unique collection of 12 research projects carried out by
experienced practitioners in the play sector in the UK and USA puts
forward a range of perspectives on children's play and adults'
relationships with it. Drawing on a diverse range of research
methodologies, the studies consider adults' memories of play; the
co-production of spaces where children can play (in adventure
playgrounds, out of school clubs, children's zoos, children's
museums and public space); therapeutic approaches to playwork;
playwork and wellbeing; supporting the play of severely disabled
children and young people; play and contemporary art practice; and
children's use of technology in a playground. Offering a fresh look
beyond the dominant singular voice of developmental psychology,
this book is essential reading for anyone studying or working with
children at play.
This unique collection of 12 research projects carried out by
experienced practitioners in the play sector in the UK and USA puts
forward a range of perspectives on children's play and adults'
relationships with it. Drawing on a diverse range of research
methodologies, the studies consider adults' memories of play; the
co-production of spaces where children can play (in adventure
playgrounds, out of school clubs, children's zoos, children's
museums and public space); therapeutic approaches to playwork;
playwork and wellbeing; supporting the play of severely disabled
children and young people; play and contemporary art practice; and
children's use of technology in a playground. Offering a fresh look
beyond the dominant singular voice of developmental psychology,
this book is essential reading for anyone studying or working with
children at play.
This Exam Preparation Guide contains up-to-date material that
matches the new 2016 IB diploma syllabus and offers support for
students as they prepare for their IB Diploma Chemistry exams. The
book is packed full of Model Answers, Annotated Exemplar Answers,
Worked Examples and Hints to help students hone their revision and
exam technique and avoid common mistakes. These features have been
specifically designed to help students apply their knowledge in
exams. This Exam Preparation Guide has been written in an engaging
and student friendly tone making it perfect for international
learners.
Join Chris Martin for a poetic walking tour of hell-or is it
heaven? In this wickedly clever collection, Martin asks how we go
about living in the tension between protesting lunatic politicians
and picking up the kids from school, mourning a dying Earth and
making soup, combating white supremacy and loving our dear ones.
Martin's poems pick at the tender scabs protecting our national and
individual identities, and call for more honest healing. Things to
Do in Hell channels 2016 anger into 2020 action with sophisticated,
rhythmic verse that compels us to beat our swords into ploughshares
and join the fight.
An author and educator's pioneering approach to helping autistic
students find their voices through poetry-a powerful and uplifting
story that shows us how to better communicate with people on the
spectrum and explores how we use language to express our seemingly
limitless interior lives. Adults often find it difficult to
communicate with autistic students and try to "fix" them. But what
if we found a way to help these kids use their natural gifts to
convey their thoughts and feelings? What if the traditional
structure of language prevents them from communicating the full
depth of their experiences? What if the most effective and most
immediate way for people on the spectrum to express themselves is
through verse, which mirrors their sensory-rich experiences and
patterned thoughts? May Tomorrow Be Awake explores these questions
and opens our eyes to a world of possibility. It is the inspiring
story of one educator's journey to understand and communicate with
his students-and the profound lessons he learned. Chris Martin, an
award-winning poet and celebrated educator, works with non-verbal
children and adults on the spectrum, teaching them to write poetry.
The results have been nothing short of staggering for both these
students and their teacher. Through his student's breathtaking
poems, Martin discovered what it means to be fully human. Martin
introduces the techniques he uses in the classroom and celebrates
an inspiring group of young autistic thinkers-Mark, Christophe,
Zach, and Wallace-and their electric verse, which is as
artistically dazzling as it is stereotype-shattering. In telling
each of their stories, Martin illuminates the diverse range of
autism and illustrates how each so-called "deficit" can be
transformed into an asset when writing poems. Meeting these
remarkable students offers new insight into disability advocacy and
reaffirms the depth of our shared humanity. Martin is a teacher and
a lifelong learner, May Tomorrow Be Awake is written from a desire
to teach and to learn-about the mind, about language, about human
potential-and the lessons we have to share with one other.
Meet Ben - a young boy with ADHD. Ben invites readers to learn
about ADHD from his perspective. He helps children understand what
it means to have ADHD and describes what it is and how it feels.
Ben explains how he was diagnosed and what he has learnt about ways
to relieve his ADHD symptoms, and how friends and adults can help
at home and school. This illustrated book is full of useful
information and will be an ideal introduction for young people,
aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and
professionals working with children with ADHD. It is also an
excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
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Heather Phillipson (Hardcover)
Leila Hasham; Contributions by Chris Martinez, Charlie Fox, Laura Ferris McLean, Esther Leslie
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R807
Discovery Miles 8 070
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Contemporary British artist Heather Phillipson works across video,
sculpture, online projects, music, drawing, and poetry. She will be
the next artist to exhibit work at the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar
Square and has been selected as Tate Britain's 2021 Duveen
Galleries commission. Other recent commissions include Sharjah
Biennial 14 and the Martin Gropius Bau, Berlin, and her solo
projects range from Art on the Underground's flagship site at
Gloucester Road, an online work for the Museum of Contemporary Art
Chicago and a major solo show at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary
Art. This first monograph on the artist traces the evolution of her
practice. Alongside the artist's own writings, the book will
feature three newly-commissioned essays by writer and curator Laura
McLean-Ferris, the experimental London-based writer Charlie Fox,
and Professor Chus Martinez. The book explores the wide variety of
media used by the artist to investigate the power structures and
contradictions of contemporary life.
This book supports the new OCR Geography specification."The A2
Student Book and CD-ROM" are accessible, engaging resources
tailored to the new specification. They use real-world examples in
up-to-date case study material.They are tailored to the
specification - we're working closely with OCR's geography team to
give you the best support we can. They include in-depth, up-to-date
case study material giving real world examples. They provide
support for all abilities with stretch and challenge activities for
A2 students. Our unique exam cafe gives students a motivating way
to prepare thoroughly for their exams. They also include a wealth
of resources and support on CD-ROM, including facsimiles of student
book pages that can be annotated and manipulated, plus videos,
audio files and much more.
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