Exam Board: MEI Level: A-level Subject: Mathematics First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2018 An OCR endorsed textbook Encourage every student to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and their applications with textbooks that draw on the well-known MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry) series, updated and tailored to the 2017 OCR (MEI) specification and developed by subject experts and MEI. - Develop problem-solving, proof and modelling skills with plenty of questions and well-structured exercises that build skills and mathematical techniques. - Build connections between topics, using real-world contexts to help develop mathematical modelling skills, thus providing a fuller and more coherent understanding of mathematical concepts. - Prepare students for assessment with practice questions written by subject experts. - Ensure coverage of the new statistics requirements with five dedicated statistics chapters and questions around the use of large data sets. - Supports the use of technology with a variety of questions based around the use of spreadsheets, graphing software and graphing calculators. - Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole.

Benefit from the expert input of experienced examiners and subject specialists in this assessment-led Practice Book, tailored to the 2018 specification and packed with exam-style questions. - Thoroughly prepare for the exam with hundreds of exam-style questions that are matched to the 2018 specification. - Get structured support and extra practice with questions focused on reasoning and problem-solving. - Check your knowledge and practise independently with full step-by-step worked solutions and mark schemes online. - Enhance learning with extra practice designed to supplement the textbooks and the My Revision Notes series.

Exam board: AQA Level: A-level Subject: Mathematics First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 Stretch and challenge students with the 2nd edition of this introduction to higher level mathematics. Plenty of practice activities, worked solutions and exercise questions help students to master the mathematical reasoning skills they need to succeed and prepare for the transition from GCSE (9-1) to A-level. - Build understanding of mathematics with discussion points, thought-provoking activities and rigorous exercise questions. - Develop problem-solving skills and learn to use mathematical arguments with step-by-step worked examples. - Be mindful of possible misunderstandings; common pitfalls are noted throughout the text. - Check knowledge and understanding with a topic checklist of key points and learning objectives at the end of each chapter. - Embed understanding with free online access to narrated step-by-step examples on the Hodder Education website. - Helps students to achieve their potential with two practice papers.

Arguing against the postmodern claim that systematic theory is unable to account for difference, "Difference in Time: A Critical Theory of Culture" adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of cultural judgement and social change. With music as her model for theory, Hanrahan explores the role of time, the creation of meaning, the identification of difference, and the basis for judgements in cultural life, and in doing so provides a foundation for the critique of cultural objects and practices that avoids both the elitism of traditional aesthetics and the unwavering relativism of so much contemporary cultural analysis. A broad-ranging and deeply philosophical work building on the scholarship of the Frankfurt School, "Difference in Time: A Critical Theory of Culture "drives home the need for critique in the evaluation and revision of the social knowledge and institutions of democratic civic life.

In Hanrahan's analysis, the dualism of critique--that of universal judgement and relative standpoint--is false when critique is understood as a dynamic process in which both judgement and standpoint are emergent and contingent. Differences are not given or static but are articulated in time; therefore, both the categories of critique and of social theory in general must be temporalized. Hanrahan's musical model draws attention to the fundamental temporality of social life and social structure, and integrates that understanding into the structure of a new dynamic in which difference is compatible with both system and structure. Thus, Hanrahan demonstrates that it is possible to construct critical categories that do not become orthodoxies.

Exam Board: OCR Level: Free Standing Mathematics Qualification Subject: Additional Mathematics First Teaching: September 2018 First Exam: Summer 2019 Enhance the skills learnt at GCSE and build the confidence to tackle higher-level Mathematics using this comprehensive textbook, tailored to the new OCR Additional Mathematics specification (2018). * Consolidate GCSE Maths skills and prepare for A-level using hundreds of questions designed to bridge the gap between Key Stages 4 and 5. * Expand on GCSE knowledge and confidently tackle new concepts with clear introductions to every topic and plenty of worked examples throughout. * Boost performance in Additional Maths and A-level Maths with expert guidance from subject specialists with extensive examining experience. * Save time planning lessons using our free schemes of work that link to the relevant Integral resources. * Approach your final assessment with confidence, by completing two full practice papers at the end of the book.

'Living With Ghosts' has the first statistical evidence that Orbs are far more than dust Over five years of research into orb phenomena has produced these results. They are nothing less than amazing It proves that some orbs are spirit.You can use 'Living With Ghosts' as a handbook for paranormal investigations.Its full of helpful tips and suggestions to all those interested in the paranormal This book will save you time and increase your results on investigations Also Living With Ghosts has the following: Investigation case studies from around Great Britain and a ranked list of haunted locations.It also has an extensive timeline including key events and people from history that may help you place your haunting into the correct decade or even year Living With Ghosts looks at Victorian communication techniques.It teaches you how to dowse using divining rods and pendulums an age-old art that has its place on any investigation.Plus it give you ideas and recommendations on how to get the best out of your psychics/mediumsand how to use them to gain the best results and practise. One of the chapters looks at the investigation equipmentavailable for you to use during investigations.Giving you an idea of its usage and pitfalls. 'Living With Ghosts' is written with for all those interested in knowing more from a novice to a full on paranormal enthusiast. It covers all you need to know to undertake professional investigations.

This collection of original essays brings together contributors from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the implications of the new media for the creation, delivery and assessment of English studies. Strategies by which digital technologies can serve professional, scholarly and pedagogical needs in a completely new way are explored in the context of the role and mission of humanities in the electronic age, student learning from a distance, teaching e-lit, electronic tutorials and interdisciplinarity and collaboration in a virtual environment. Including a useful Glossary of Terms and lists of Further Reading and Key Individuals in the field, this will be an essential volume for all teachers of English Studies.

The "Precis du siecle de Louis XV" is Voltaire's vivid and engaging account of his own era. In this volume, the War of the Austrian Succession concludes with the victory of Maria Theresa, and France and England continue to skirmish in the global Seven Years War. Voltaire then turns his attention to French domestic politics and the attempted assassination of the king by Damiens, in the context of the struggle between the crown and the parlement. The text is supported by extensive notes and variants from manuscript drafts and significant print editions.

In 1766, while Voltaire was heavily involved in the Sirven case, he was also busy defending his own reputation. His "Lettre pastorale a Monsieur l'archeveque d'Auch" and "Satire contre Monsieur Lefranc de Pompignan" perpetuated feuds against old enemies, while his "Petit Commentaire" called for greater tolerance for the philosophes in general. A biography of Henri IV that made no reference to Voltaire's work as a historian impelled him to write the scathing "Le President de Thou justifie". An unauthorised, maliciously edited collection of his letters, which was potentially damaging to the Sirven campaign, prompted the "Appel au public contre un recueil de pretendues lettres". But Voltaire reserved his harshest treatment for Rousseau and the Genevan pastor Jacob Vernet. The "Lettre au docteur Jean-Jacques Pansophe", a litany of apparent contradictions in Rousseau's works, appeared in England during Rousseau's stay there. It was followed by the "Lettre de Monsieur de Voltaire a Monsieur Hume", giving Voltaire's account of Rousseau's life, and by "Notes" on that letter. Vernet was ridiculed in the "Lettre curieuse de Monsieur Robert Covelle" and the "Eloge de l'hypocrisie". The shorter verse presents a more affable side to Voltaire as he flatters nobles, writers and younger women.

We are working with Cambridge International to gain endorsement on this forthcoming title. Confidently deliver the latest Cambridge IGCSE (TM) and O Level Additional Mathematics syllabuses (0606/4037) and develop fluency in students' mathematical skills with a comprehensive Student's Book focusing on the application of mathematical techniques to solve problems through a variety of activities. - Facilitate engagement with mathematical concepts using discussion points to prompt deeper thinking. - Demonstrate full understanding of mathematical principles with clear graphs, diagrams and illustrations to support theory. - Encourage full understanding of mathematical techniques with 'annotation text' providing additional explanations. - Provide plenty of opportunities for students to practice solving problems with activities which use real world examples. - Prepare for assessment with worked examples and practice questions with non-calculator tasks clearly sign posted throughout.

Understanding what ‘family’ means – and how best to support families – depends on challenging politicised assumptions that frame ‘ordinary’ families in comparison to an imagined problematic ‘other’. Learning from the perspectives of people who were in care in childhood, this innovative book helps redefine the concept of family. Linking two longitudinal studies involving young adults in England, it reveals important new insights into the diverse and dynamic complexity of family lives, identities and practices in time – through childhood and beyond. Paving the way for future policy and practice, this book makes an important contribution to the theorisation of family in the 21st century.

Exam Board: OCR Level: A-level Subject: Mathematics First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2018 An OCR endorsed textbook Boost your students' knowledge, skills and understanding so that they can reason and apply mathematical techniques in solving problems; with resources developed specifically for the OCR specification by subject experts and in conjunction with MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry). - Boosts students' confidence approaching assessment with plenty of practice questions and skill-focused exercises. - Build connections between topics with points of interest and things to notice such as links to real world examples and noticing patterns in the mathematics. - Ensure targeted development of problem-solving, proof and modelling with dedicated sections on these key areas. - Help students to overcome misconceptions and develop insight into problem-solving with annotated worked examples. - Enhance individual understanding with discussion points designed for the classroom and end of chapter summaries of the key points. - Tackle the new statistics requirements with five dedicated statistics chapters and questions around the use of large data sets. - Address the use of technology in Mathematics with a variety of questions based around the use of spreadsheets, graphing software and graphing calculators. - Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole.

In alignment with Indigenous Politics, an emerging sub-field of Politics and IR, this book considers West Papuan Indigenous nationhood. Combining Settler Colonial Studies and Critical Indigenous Theory, the research opens up sovereignty as a political category of analysis to reveal an embedded nation within Indonesia. In June 2000 the Second Papuan People's Congress in Jayapura rejected the basis on which West Papua had been incorporated into Indonesia and resolved that the "people of Papua have been sovereign as a nation and a state since 1 December 1962". Indonesian president Wahid firmly opposed this resolution and state officials posted historical narratives on the Australian Embassy website that legitimated Indonesia's incorporation of the once non-self-governing territory. A mapping and analysis of these narratives demonstrate a settler colonial present within Southeast Asia. It is argued that the US's appeasement of Indonesia's takeover in the 1960s was based on the Great Power's concern to promote its strategic and economic status in the region. "This is a timely intervention that contributes to a growing debate on settler colonialism as a mode of domination that characterises the global present and involves locales not normally seen as settler colonial. West Papua fits the bill". -Associate Professor Lorenzo Veracini, author of Settler Colonial Studies: A Theoretical overview.

Margaret is doing everything in her power to forget home. And Tokyo's exotic nightlife -- teeming with intoxicants, pornography, and three-hour love hotels -- enables her to keep her demons at bay. Working as an English specialist at Air-Pro Stewardess Training Institute by day, and losing herself in a sex- and drug-addled oblivion by night, Margaret represses memories of her painful childhood and her older brother Frank's descent into madness.

But Margaret's deliberate nihilism is thrown off balance as she becomes increasingly haunted by images of a Western girl missing in Tokyo. And when she becomes enamored of Kazu, a mysterious gangster, their affair sparks a chain of events that could spell tragedy for Margaret, in a city where it's all too easy to disappear.

Exam Board: OCR Level: A-level Subject: Mathematics First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2018 An OCR endorsed textbook Boost your students' knowledge, skills and understanding so that they can reason and apply mathematical techniques in solving problems; with resources developed specifically for the OCR specification by subject experts and in conjunction with MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry). - Boosts students' confidence approaching assessment with plenty of practice questions and skill-focused exercises. - Build connections between topics with points of interest and things to notice such as links to real world examples and noticing patterns in the mathematics. - Ensure targeted development of problem-solving, proof and modelling with dedicated sections on these key areas. - Help students to overcome misconceptions and develop insight into problem-solving with annotated worked examples. - Enhance individual understanding with discussion points designed for the classroom and end of chapter summaries of the key points. - Tackle the new statistics requirements with five dedicated statistics chapters and questions around the use of large data sets. - Address the use of technology in Mathematics with a variety of questions based around the use of spreadsheets, graphing software and graphing calculators. - Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole. - Reinforce Year 1 content with short review chapters - Year 2 only

This book grasps the opportunity to show the strength of AGMEMOD in terms of baseline analysis at detailed regional and market levels, supported by an experienced team of country-based modellers. This analysis, produced using the AGMEMOD model, will be of interest to researchers working in the field of agricultural policy analysis as well as to policy makers from both the European Commission and its member states' agriculture ministries.

Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Hike Queensland's Unesco-listed rainforests, taste a Mod Oz meal in Sydney, spot wombats in Wilsons Prom - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip. Inside Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia: - Local experts share their love for the real East Coast Australia, offering fresh perspectives into the region's traditions, values and modern trends to make your travel experience even more meaningful - In the know tips to help you build on your experiences when visiting well-known sights and landmarks - Fun insights that will pique your curiosity and take you to the heart of the place - plan an eco-conscious visit to Byron Bay that supports local communities; discover a bounty of Aboriginal art at Melbourne Museum; tour award-winning breweries on the Sunshine Coast and try a pine and citrus flavoured IPA - Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views - Handy seasonal trip planner to guide you on where to go, when to travel and what to pack - Practical information on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel - Comprehensive selection of maps throughout and beautiful full-colour photography to inspire you as you plan your unforgettable journey - Covers Sydney, Byron Bay & North Coast New South Wales, South Coast New South Wales, Melbourne, The Gippsland Coast, Brisbane & Southeast Queensland, Cairns & the Queensland Coast Lonely Planet's Experience East Coast Australia is an essential travel guide for all explorers looking to immerse themselves in the region's culture. Each book within the Experience series contains handy trip building tools so that you can take your pick of the must-see attractions and activities as suggested by our local experts - and create your own dream travel itinerary to get away from the everyday. Unlock even more travel secrets using the QR codes throughout each guide and discover story-worthy travel moments that you'll never forget. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). "...these new Experience guides from Lonely Planet are irresistibly attractive." - The Washington Post Book Club 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Originating from models of biological neural systems, artificial neural networks (ANN) are the cornerstones of artificial intelligence research. Catalyzed by the upsurge in computational power and availability, and made widely accessible with the co-evolution of software, algorithms, and methodologies, artificial neural networks have had a profound impact in the elucidation of complex biological, chemical, and environmental processes. Artificial Neural Networks in Biological and Environmental Analysis provides an in-depth and timely perspective on the fundamental, technological, and applied aspects of computational neural networks. Presenting the basic principles of neural networks together with applications in the field, the book stimulates communication and partnership among scientists in fields as diverse as biology, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, and environmental science. This interdisciplinary discourse is essential not only for the success of independent and collaborative research and teaching programs, but also for the continued interest in the use of neural network tools in scientific inquiry. The book covers: A brief history of computational neural network models in relation to brain function Neural network operations, including neuron connectivity and layer arrangement Basic building blocks of model design, selection, and application from a statistical perspective Neurofuzzy systems, neuro-genetic systems, and neuro-fuzzy-genetic systems Function of neural networks in the study of complex natural processes Scientists deal with very complicated systems, much of the inner workings of which are frequently unknown to researchers. Using only simple, linear mathematical methods, information that is needed to truly understand natural systems may be lost. The development of new algorithms to model such processes is needed, and ANNs can play a major role. Balancing basic principles and diverse applications, this text introduces newcomers to the field and reviews recent developments of interest to active neural network practitioners.

Exam Board: MEI Level: A-level Subject: Mathematics First Teaching: September 2018 First Exam: June 2019 An OCR endorsed textbook. Encourage every student to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and their applications with textbooks that draw on the well-known MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry) series, updated and tailored to the 2017 OCR (MEI) specification and developed by subject experts and MEI. - Develop problem-solving, proof and modelling skills with plenty of questions and well-structured exercises that build skills and mathematical techniques. - Build connections between topics, using real-world contexts to help develop mathematical modelling skills, thus providing a fuller and more coherent understanding of mathematical concepts. - Prepare students for assessment with practice questions written by subject experts. - Ensure coverage of the new statistics requirements with five dedicated statistics chapters and questions around the use of large data sets. - Supports the use of technology with a variety of questions based around the use of spreadsheets, graphing software and graphing calculators. - Provide clear paths of progression that combine pure and applied maths into a coherent whole. - Reinforce Year 1 content with short review chapters - Year 2 only.