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Victimised by the cruel, cunning Stubbs, Terry Dumpton, nicknamed
Humpty Dumpty, resorts to truancy to avoid his bullies. Following
pressure from his tormentors to prove he isn't a coward, Terry
takes part in a dangerous activity resulting in a fatal outcome.
This is the first book to cover the Global Marine Distress and
Safety System (GDMSS) in a comprehensive and readable way. GDMSS is
now being developed to provide a new global communications and
locating network to alert search and rescue services, and all
students of navigation or maritime technology, and practising
navigation officers, will need to be trained in its use. This
accessible reference textbook provides students and new radio
operators with all the knowledge necessary for a complete
understanding of GMDSS and its related systems.
An engaging classroom playscript. He is Nosferatu, the Undead. He
can walk through locked doors, change his shape. Sometimes he looks
like a man, sometimes a huge wolf-like dog, or a bat. He never
grows ill, never dies And if you invite him into your home, he will
take your life and your soul. New, innovative activities
specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching
English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives.
Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text
analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a
springboard for personal writing
Maritime navigation has rapidly developed since the publication of
the last edition of the title with methods of global position
fixing for shipping becoming standardized. As in the previous two
editions, this edition will provide a sound basis for the
understanding of modern navigation systems and brings the student
or professional up-to-date with the latest developments in
technology and the growing standardization of maritime navigation
techniques. Developed with close scrutiny from the US Merchant
Marine Academy and the major maritime navigation centres in the UK,
out-dated techniques have been replaced by an expanded section on
the now standard Navstar GPS systems and the Integrated Nav. In
addition, a new chapter on the application of electronic charts
will also be included, as well as problems at the end of each
chapter with worked solutions.
An engaging classroom playscript. In 1692, 19 people were executed
for witchcraft and the whole village was engulfed in fear. But what
actually happened in Salem? This play re-tells the Witch Trials by
combining historical evidence with a healthy dose of imagination,
and exploring the build-up of hysteria in the village. It covers
important issues of prejudice and peer pressure, gang mentality,
suspicion and fear. A more accessible version of events, Salem is
ideal for preparation work for The Crucible. It also acts as an
interesting comparison text to Miller's play, placing emphasis on
different events and characters. New, innovative activities
specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching
English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives.
Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text
analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a
springboard for personal writing.
This is the first book to cover the Global Marine Distress and
Safety System (GDMSS) in a comprehensive and readable way. GDMSS is
now being developed to provide a new global communications and
locating network to alert search and rescue services, and all
students of navigation or maritime technology, and practising
navigation officers, will need to be trained in its use. This
accessible reference textbook provides students and new radio
operators with all the knowledge necessary for a complete
understanding of GMDSS and its related systems.
An engaging classroom playscript. The Greek champion Achilles is
returning to the Trojan War. Intent on revenge for the killing of
his friend Patroclus, he is determined to fight Hector to the
death. The outcome of the war rests on this one fight and Troy 24,
Olympus Broadcasting's most popular news channel, plans to get the
world exclusive. New, innovative activities specifically tailored
to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students
to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on
Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of
playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.
An engaging classroom playscript. Daughter of a Pictish king,
Gruach is forced to marry her father's enemy by the new ruler, King
Malcolm. Desperate, she turns to the Wyrd Sisters for advice.
Meanwhile, Macbeth and Duncan join forces against the King, killing
him and all his followers. Now a Widow, Gruach is free to become
Lady Macbeth. New, innovative activities specifically tailored to
support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to
fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on
Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of
playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.
Why is the old sailor so terrified of the blind man? What is hidden
inside his mysterious sea chest? What lies behind his cruel,
drunken songs? This imaginative yet faithful adaptation brings out
all the most nightmarish qualities of pirates, ships and buried
treasure.
Maritime navigation has rapidly developed since the publication of
the last edition of the title with methods of global position
fixing for shipping becoming standardized. As in the previous two
editions, this edition will provide a sound basis for the
understanding of modern navigation systems and brings the student
or professional up-to-date with the latest developments in
technology and the growing standardization of maritime navigation
techniques.
Developed with close scrutiny from the US Merchant Marine
Academy and the major maritime navigation centres in the UK,
out-dated techniques have been replaced by an expanded section on
the now standard Navstar GPS systems and the Integrated Nav. In
addition, a new chapter on the application of electronic charts
will also be included, as well as problems at the end of each
chapter with worked solutions.
Thoroughly revised and up-dated to conform to stricter training
requirements mandated by the STCW-95 amendments.
Expanded section on Navstar GPS systems, the now standard global
position fixing technique.
Up-dated and expanded section on integrated navigation.
These exciting new TreeTops Myths and Legends are guaranteed to
appeal to all your junior readers - whatever their cultural
background, gender or enthusiasms. These are the oldest and most
enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary
children's authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour
and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as
exciting and meaningful today as ever. The strand is comprised of
24 books, telling a total of around 65 traditional stories from
around the world. All of the stories are fully illustrated with
stunning, vibrant images. The stories are carefully levelled,
making them accessible to the average 7-11 year old reader. A
thought-provoking letter from the author explains something about
the background of the stories and the process of writing or
retelling them. The letter also encourages the reader to make links
between stories in a collection - prompting a fascinating
investigation of the similarities and differences between stories
that have evolved from different cultures around the world.The
stories are ideal for making links to other areas of curriculum.
Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their
reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available
at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from
around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and
action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These
are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world,
retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring out all
of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a
way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The
stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring
each tale to life. Books contain inside cover notes to support
children in their reading. Help with children's reading development
also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely
levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
This pack contains 6 books, one of each of: Mythical Beasts and
Fabulous Monsters, Why Dogs Have Black Noses, The Journey of
Odysseus, Tales of the Underworld, Shapeshifters, The Legend of
Gilgamesh.
Why the Sea is Salty tells three water-themed myths. They all
explain something about the sea - why it is salty, why droughts and
floods happen, how sea creatures came to be. Find out how wishes,
dragons, giant ravens and magical sea creatures all play their
part. Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends
from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating
and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers.
These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the
world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring
out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original
stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today
as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of
styles to bring each tale to life. Books contain inside cover notes
to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading
development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are
finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right
book.
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