a manifesto for excellence in schools rob carpenter

Rob Carpenter took a school from Special Measures to Outstanding in less than two years and firmly believes that the quality of teaching and leadership holds the key to raising standards in our schools today. A Manifesto for Excellence in Schools will help all teachers and leaders to transform learning journeys, both individual and whole-school, so that your school is inclusive and supportive, creating the best education for all. This book suggests new ways to ensure that all children succeed, and advocates that learning journeys are connected to a moral purpose, positive learning habits and that they help young people make sense of the world around them. Framed around the context of ever increasing expectations for pupils and the growing focus on learning mastery, A Manifesto for Excellence in Schools contains a balance of both practical advice and multiple examples, resources and ideas for teachers and leaders to plan and deliver high quality learning experiences. At its heart, this book is all about helping teachers and leaders to become architects for learning by helping them to design classrooms, curricula and whole-school practices that are inclusive, engaging and above all — excellent.

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Do you know why rainforests are called ''lungs of the world''? Or the ''beating hearts'' of the planet? The Earth''s Essential Rainforests will answer these questions and more. They shape our weather, are home to most of the world''s plant and animal species, and are our planet''s oldest living ecosystems. Meticulously researched by experts, curious young readers will quickly learn about these vast ecosystems and how these ancient forests are at risk. They will learn key terminology and facts so that they can speak about our rainforests with confidence. The Earth''s Essential Rainforests explains the importance of rainforests. The illustrations, photographs, rainforest heroes and ''Speak like a Scientist'' sections examine facts about the rainforest, tell of their astonishing biodiversity, and explore how we must protect them. This handy-sized book, with glossary and index, is the perfect way to get to know our rainforests and to understand how dependent our planet is on them.Author Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at Oxford University and in 2020 won an AAAS Subaru Prize for Excellence In Science Books. Consultant Dr Alda Cuná½·-Sanchez is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and has studied rainforests for 15 years.The Earth''s Essential Rainforests is part of a collectible set. If you love this title, why not collect them all?

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Readings for Reflective Teaching in Schools provides a portable library of over a hundred readings to support teacher education and professional development. Extensively updated since earlier editions, the book concisely introduces both classic and contemporary research and understanding on teaching and learning. The selection reflects current issues and concerns in education and has been designed to support school-led teacher education as well as a wide range of school–university partnership arrangements.Uniquely, two types of reading are provided:- summaries enabling easy access to evidence on key classroom issues – including relationships, behaviour, curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment processes;- analyses of deeper forms of understanding about teaching and learning processes, to support the development of expertise throughout a teaching career.This collection of readings is edited by Andrew Pollard, former Director of the UK’s Teaching and Learning Research Programme, with the advice of primary and secondary specialists from the University of Cambridge.Readings for Reflective Teaching in Schools is part of a fully integrated set of resources for primary and secondary education.Reflective Teaching in Schools focuses on how to achieve high-quality teaching and learning. By design, it offers both practical support for effective practice and routes towards deeper expertise.The website, reflectiveteaching.co.uk, offers supplementary resources including reflective activities, research briefings, advice on further reading and additional chapters. It also features a glossary, links to useful websites, and a conceptual framework for deepening expertise. This book is one of the Reflective Teaching Series – inspiring education through innovation in early years, schools, further, higher and adult education.

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This abridged edition is designed for schools and has been adapted for 10 actors playing all of the roles. With a running time of just 90 minutes it is suitable for performance in non-theatre spaces, with minimal technical requirements.The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon''s best-selling novel to life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens. Winner of seven Olivier Awards including Best Play, along with the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League and Tony Awards for Best Play, this remarkable and exhilarating "theatrical masterpiece" originated at London''s Royal National Theatre in 2012 before going on to transfer to the West End for multiple seasons, followed by its acclaimed Broadway run. The play has now been seen on five continents around the world with major productions ranging from Mexico, Australia, Canada, Seoul and Japan. This brand new edition of the play has been abridged specifically with schools in mind and published following a 12-week tour of 60 secondary schools in the UK. The play tells the story of Christopher John Francis Boone, who is fifteen years old. He stands besides Mrs Shears'' dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in a book he is writing to solve the mystery of who killed Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

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Developed specifically for the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, Text for Scotland is written by a dedicated team of authors who have extensive experience of teaching in Scotland. Text for Scotland is a complete, unit-based resource for S1 and S2 that builds essential language skills, with a focus throughout on Assessment is for Learning strategies. Text for Scotland is closely matched to the epxeriences and outcomes of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence 2008 so you don''t need to spend time adapting resources. clear outcomes and experiences stated at the start of each unit to show students what they will be learning. up-to-date examples to help students identify with the material and engage them in the classroom. activities which focus on acquiring key language skills. self- and peer-evaluation activities, which embed Assessment is for Learning practice. a clear and colourful design so your students engage with the material.

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 A Little Guide for Teachers: Diversity in Schools aims to provide starting points for teachers and leaders in creating a curriculum, either across disciplines or within subjects, that is as deep and diverse as their students.   The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day to day life as a teacher.   ·      Authored by experts in the field  ·      Easy to dip in-and-out of  ·      Interactive activities encourage you to write into the book and make it your own  ·      Fun engaging illustrations throughout  ·      Read in an afternoon or take as long as you like with it! Â

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Teaching LGBTQ+ History: Practical Strategies and Voices of Experience offers insights, concrete strategies, and lesson plans for teaching LGBTQ+ history in high schools. With essays from educators, historians, and activists, it speaks to the power and significance of LGBTQ+-inclusive curriculum and its greater necessity at a time when the LGBTQ+ community is both more visible and increasingly targeted.Across the US, challenges exist that prevent teaching LGBTQ+ history, including curriculum censorship laws prohibiting discussion of the LGBTQ+ community in schools. However, there are also grassroots movements in the US that are generating quality LGBTQ+ history curriculum and implementing them in secondary schools. This book shows how integrating LGBTQ+ content offers myriad benefits for all students, including making history more relevant and representative, and reversing years of silence and erasure in the sources, topics, and narratives that students encounter throughout their education.Combining insights from changemakers with practical strategies and lesson plans for teaching LGBTQ+ history, this book will equip educators with the rationale and resources they need to effectively integrate this history into the curriculum. It will also be highly valuable for pre-service teachers, particularly within Social Studies Education and Social Justice Education.

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Teachers are struggling with issues and conversations around masculinities in schools. How do we discuss problem areas associated with masculinities, without demonising the young men we are engaging with? How do we create safe spaces for young people to discuss and challenge their masculinities together? It has never been harder to engage young men in conversations about masculinity, and it has never been more confusing to know where to start.Educator and social scientist Lewis Wedlock enables schools and teachers to grow their confidence in exploring masculinities with young people.  He challenges limiting ideas of masculinity and takes a compassionate, restorative approach. Through this book, Lewis supports teachers to deepen their understanding of how masculinities are shaped, to explore the many complexities and to get comfortable with the uncertainties. He offers practical guidance for the classroom and for transformative, community centred interventions. He empowers teachers to feel confident in implementing sustainable, flexible, and constantly mendable models of masculinity.The subject of masculinities is often approached through a lens of ‘toxicity’, prompting disengagement and disconnection. This book takes a different approach. It is not about polarizing, demonizing, or standardizing masculinities. It supports and advocates for schools to be open to the wide diversity of masculinities and to develop cultures of accountability, integrity, authenticity, and pride.

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Special Educational Needs are wide ranging and important to consider. No matter the setting, age, or subject it is imperative for all teachers to be up to date and confident with providing an accessible education for all their students. This little book provides you with the perfect starting point. Packed with essential information and practical ways to support the multitude of needs in your classroom, this book is a must-have for teachers. This book is: Authored by an expert SENDCo and consultant Easy to dip in-and-out of Full of interactive activities, encouraging you to write into the book and make it your own Short and can be read in an afternoon!

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This updated edition is a theoretical and practical guide to implementing a well-being programme in your school. The book covers three areas: well-being as a philosophy of education, the teaching approach to well-being and the content that might form a well-being programme in a school. It is also a manifesto for a meaningful aim to education.There has recently been an explosion of interest in positive psychology and the teaching of well-being and ''happiness'' in the PSHE world in schools and many teachers are looking for clear information on how to implement these potentially life-changing ideas in the classroom. This book provides an introduction to the theory of positive psychology and a practical guide on how to implement the theory in (primarily secondary) schools. It is written by Ian Morris who worked under Anthony Seldon at Wellington College which is well-known for its well-being and happiness curriculum.

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A brilliant collection of essays by educators, psychologists and counsellors, highlighting the critical importance of mental health and wellbeing of students in our schools. The book has been collated and edited by James Hollinsley, Head of the Longwood Primary Academy in Essex, highly respected and awarded for their proactive approach to child mental health. An absolutely critical read for all those involved in the education of young people, the book offers: a range of best-practice case studies; searingly honest anonymous stories from survivors of poor mental health who have also been (or are) practitioners in schools; and advice from experts and specialists, including psychologists, counsellors and SEN specialists.

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Did your school encourage a life-long love of reading?Children who identify as readers are three times more likely to have good mental wellbeing. A reading culture that permeates a school can transform it into a space where reading is supported, encouraged, normalised and valued. Creating a Reading Culture in Primary and Secondary Schools will help teachers and librarians to: advocate for the importance of a whole-school reading culture with recent research in this field select from a number of research-supported strategies underpinning a whole-school reading culture to tailor your school’s approach according to resourcing and priorities develop a clear trajectory for building and sustaining stakeholder engagement and resourcing, including securing external funding for related initiatives plan and manage a multi-faceted approach to enable real change within your school Drawing on the author’s internationally-recognised experience in this field, this book will be essential reading for anyone looking to develop reading in schools.

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The Oliver Wight Class A Standard for Business Excellence is the definitive, comprehensive statement of excellence in business today. Oliver Wight s Class A Standard is the accumulated practice and experience of Oliver Wight Consultants around the world.

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The Early Childhood Sector faces many challenges today. Sector-wide pressures and policy changes mean settings are struggling with many issues including funding, retention and recruitment of staff.As change looms, this new book takes the opportunity to explore what could be possible. It draws together expertise and experience from across many sectors, including education, health, and social work to explore what Early Childhood provision could look like, if we got it right.What do Early Childhood experts recommend?What is genuine, unconstrained good practice?What do we want for our children, families, and colleagues in the sector?This hopeful book looks forwards to what could be possible. It is A Manifesto for Early Childhood.Â

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For business communication courses. Sharpen your professional communication skills Excellence in Business Communication takes a close look at the fundamental skills and principles of business communication. Featuring practical advice, time-tested processes, and real-world examples, this is the premier text for helping students hone and develop essential communication skills. The 14th edition continues to set new standards for currency and innovation. The authors performed extensive research to ensure up-to-date coverage of diversity, equity, and inclusion in communication skills, innovative technology usage, and contemporary business practices.

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''This honest, engaging memoir shares such gems . . . the perfect read for anyone who dreams big'' The Times and Sunday Times, Books of the Year The powerful, urgent memoir and manifesto on never giving up from Booker prize-winning trailblazer, Bernardine EvaristoIn 2019, Bernardine Evaristo became the first black woman to win the Booker Prize since its inception fifty years earlier - a revolutionary landmark for Britain. Her journey was a long one, but she made it, and she made history.Manifesto is her intimate and fearless account of how she did it. From a childhood steeped in racism from neighbours, priests and even some white members of her own family, to discovering the arts through her local youth theatre; from stuffing her belongings into bin bags, always on the move between temporary homes, to exploring many romantic partners both toxic and loving, male and female, and eventually finding her soulmate; from setting up Britain''s first theatre company for Black women in the eighties to growing into the trailblazing writer, theatre-maker, teacher, mentor and activist we see today - Bernardine charts her rebellion against the mainstream and her life-long commitment to community and creativity. And, through the prism of her extraordinary experiences, she offers vital insights into the nature of race, class, feminism, sexuality and ageing in modern Britain.Bernardine Evaristo''s life story is a manifesto for courage, integrity, optimism, resourcefulness and tenacity. It''s a manifesto for anyone who has ever stood on the margins, and anyone who wants to make their mark on history. It''s a manifesto for being unstoppable.''Raw and emotive . . . a powerful account of how Evaristo got to the top of her game - it''s moving, but there''s also much humour and joy'' Independent ''Bernardine Evaristo is one of those writers who should be read by everyone, everywhere'' Elif Shafak ''Bernardine Evaristo is one of Britain''s best writers, an iconic and unique voice, filled with warmth, subtlety and humanity. Exceptional'' Nikesh Shukla

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Emotion Coaching (EC) is a universal communication strategy which supports children and young people to self-regulate and manage their stress responses. Originally noticed as an effective way parents communicated with their children around challenging behaviours, Emotion Coaching has been shown to be highly successful in educational settings too. This is why the authors pioneered the research and application of Emotion Coaching into UK (primary and secondary) schools and community settings. The book includes straightforward descriptions and practical tips, with signposting to resources, case studies and vignettes to illustrate its practical application in educational settings. It supports adults to promote empathetic responses to challenging behaviours and situations, helping children and young people to understand their emotions and learn to manage them and their behavior in the longer-term.

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The book you can trust to guide you through your teaching career, as the expert authors share tried and tested techniques in secondary settings. For this new edition Caroline Daly, with Andrew Pollard, has worked with top practitioners from around the UK, to create a text that is both cohesive and that continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s secondary school teachers. Reflective Teaching in Schools uniquely provides two levels of support: - practical, evidence-­based guidance on key classroom issues – including relationships, behaviour, curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment - evidence-­informed ‘principles’ and ''concepts'' to help you continue developing your skills. New to this edition: - More case studies and research summaries based on teaching in the secondary school than ever before - New reflective activities and guidance on key readings at the end of each chapter - Updates to reflect recent changes in curriculum and assessment across the UK reflectiveteaching.co.uk provides a treasure trove of additional support.

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A research-informed yet accessible introduction to both the scholarly discourse and real-world cases of mental health in education, The BERA Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools focuses on the UK while providing messages and practical tips for an international readership.

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Working men of all countries, unite! First published in 1848, The Communist Manifesto is one of the most influential pieces of writing of all time. Written by two leading German philosophers whose names are now universally known, The Communist Manifesto is a documentation of class struggle and the plight of workers under capitalism, and a call for redress.In it, Marx and Engels lay out a searing account of the damage wrought by capitalism, and set out a route towards an alternative: a society without class, private property or a state. Beating a path for revolution and the overthrow of capitalism, The Communist Manifesto is a stirring call to arms that resounds with truth and power today.

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"Revealing, inspiring and funny. This book is a joy to romp through, which is good, because its final chapter is the important truth we all need to hear and understand if we are to survive this mess we''ve made" - Chris PackhamThis is the story of a man whose unwavering journey to save the environment has driven him all the way to the top, and a powerful manifesto for anyone who wants to change the world. Dale Vince has led a remarkable life. From ‘enemy of the state’ to ‘green energy tycoon’, he has dedicated his life to challenging conventional wisdom in pursuit of a better way to live.Dale kickstarted the now global green energy movement, helping to bring environmentalism into the mainstream. He pioneered the electric car, built the first Electric Highway to power them and runs Forest Green Rovers, the world’s first vegan football club. With a questioning mind that does not take ‘no’ for an answer, Dale has spent his whole life striving for change.In his first book, Dale explores what must be done to win the battle for Green Britain.It’s a manifesto of hope, backed up by solutions, from someone with real life experience of disrupting the energy industry and paving the way for a greener planet.This is a manifesto that is changing the world.The revised and updated version has a new chapter from Dale on why he decided to shift support from Just Stop Oil to Just Stopping The Tories, why politics is the final frontier for a greener Britain and includes important links to register to vote and to get your ID sorted for the most important election of our generation.

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This book is an in-depth exploration of the curriculum of the first Waldorf school, expanding on the original ''Lehrplan''.Divided into sections, the book outlines Steiner''s comments on schools and lessons in general, as well as many details on his thinking on specific issues ranging from different age groups to classroom decoration and arrangement.This important book for all Steiner-Waldorf teachers gets to the heart of Steiner''s ideas on education and child development.

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The Motivation Manifesto is a poetic and powerful call to reclaim your life and find your own personal freedom from Brendon Burchard – the world’s #1 high performance coach and #1 New York Times bestselling author of High Performance Habits. “It’s a triumphant work that transcends the title, lifting the reader from mere motivation into a soaringly purposeful and meaningful life. I love this book.” – Paulo CoelhoThe Motivation Manifesto is a call to claim our personal power. World-renowned high performance trainer Brendon Burchard reveals that the main motive of humankind is the pursuit of greater Personal Freedom. We desire the grand liberties of choice – time freedom, emotional freedom, social freedom, financial freedom, spiritual freedom. Only two enemies stand in our way: an external enemy, defined as the social oppression of who we are by the mediocre masses, and an internal enemy, a sort of self-oppression caused by our own doubt and fear.The march to Personal Freedom, Brendon says, can be won only by declaring our intent and independence, stepping into our personal power, and battling through self-doubt and the distractions of the day until full victory is won. Recalling the revolutionist voices of the past that chose freedom over tyranny, Brendon motivates us to free ourselves from fear and take back our lives once and for all.In this life-changing personal growth book, Brendon presents his nine declarations for personal power and motivation, drawing on insights from his own personal journey and from the lives of some of history''s greatest leaders and thinkers.Each chapter focuses on one of the nine declarations, offering practical strategies and exercises to help you apply these principles to your life.Whether you''re seeking to overcome self-doubt, boost your confidence, or achieve your goals, The Motivation Manifesto is an invaluable guide to unlocking your full potential.With its inspiring message and actionable advice, this bestselling book is a must-read for anyone who wants to unleash their inner greatness with the power of determination, resilience, and an empowering mindset.

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New York Times BestsellerWall Street Journal BestsellerFrom the world''s most influential management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, this is an insight-packed, revelatory look at how the best CEOs do their jobs based on extensive interviews with today''s most successful corporate leaders-including chiefs at Netflix, JPMorgan Chase, General Motors, and Sony.Being a CEO at any of the world''s largest companies is among the most challenging roles in business. Billions, and even trillions, are at stake-and the fates of tens of thousands of employees often hang in the balance. Yet, even when "can''t miss" high-achievers win the top job, very few excel. Thirty percent of Fortune 500 CEOs last fewer than three years, and two out of five new CEOs are perceived to be failing within eighteen months.For those who shoulder the burden of being the one on whom everyone counts, a manual for excellence is sorely needed.To identify the 21st century''s best CEOs, the authors of CEO Excellence started with a pool of over 2400 public company CEOs. Extensive screening distilled that group into an elite corps, sixty-seven of whom agreed to in-depth, multi-hour interviews. Among those sharing their views: Jamie Dimon (JPMorgan Chase), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), Reed Hastings (Netflix), Kazuo Hirai (Sony), Ken Chenault (American Express), Mary Barra (GM), and Peter Brabeck-Letmathe (Nestlé).What came out of those frank, no-holds-barred conversations is a rich array of mindsets and actions that deliver outsized performance. Compelling, practical, and unprecedented in scope, CEO Excellence is a treasure trove of wisdom from today''s most elite business leaders.

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Based on research and consultations with influential school middle leaders, Middle Leadership in Schools presents ideas and actions designed specifically to stimulate and enhance educators leading from the middle, as a catalyst to enable them to do what they do with greater influence and impact.

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Shortlisted for the STR Theatre Book Prize 2023A manifesto for the future of playwriting, this book challenges you to be a part of that future in the belief that it is fundamentally important to write plays. Plays help us understand ourselves, others, and the world around us. Reading this book, you will be challenged to learn your craft, explode what you know, prioritise what is important to you, and write in the way that only you can write.Most books on playwriting explain how to create a believable character in a story driven by plot. This book, however, goes even further in its exploration of the playwright’s most valuable tool: theatricality. By learning from the past, and the present, the playwrights of tomorrow can create new, vivid, theatrical drama for the future.This manifesto also examines the process of writing, the art of collaboration, and the impact of writing on a playwright’s mental health. It identifies the highs and lows, as well as the trials and tribulations, of life as a playwright in today’s world. Theatre is a living artform. It is time for playwrights to acknowledge that fact and to celebrate the unique, primal thrill that a live theatre experience offers us. The future of playwriting is in your hands. Do you accept the challenge?

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‘Every vegetable needs different skills and Rob guides you through a great spectrum of possibilities. His advice is super comprehensive, and of particular use to beginners.’ – Charles Dowding‘Grow to Eat is an absolute credit to Rob, jam packed with golden garden nuggets of information for the reader. I grow food on a daily basis, but I have been inspired to get growing some unique and colourful varieties for taste and visual delight. This book is a must for the garden library.’ – August Bernstein, Head Tutor at the Raymond Blanc Gardening SchoolGrow to Eat gives you the guidance to successfully grow veg that are bursting with flavor. We know fresh vegetables are good for us and there's no better feeling than harvesting your own homegrown produce, but Rob Smith wants to upgrade your gardening experience. From stripey aubergines and super sweet beetroot to elephant garlic and purple tomatoes, growing your own food allows you to tap into a treasure trove of different vegetables that you won't find in the shops. And with colour and flavor (and pests and diseases) always in mind, Rob advises on how to grow, when to grow and which varieties to grow to best complement your gardening space. Whether you have a balcony, allotment or garden, with Rob's gardening expertise and practical tips and techniques, you'll be growing an abundance of gourmet veg with ease.

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This is a book about books, about the subversive power of reading and the strange, enduring magic of books as objects. Ever since childhood, books have been at the centre of Ian Patterson''s life, as a poet, teacher, translator, bookseller and collector. As he constructs the last of many libraries, he makes an impassioned case for the radical importance of reading in our lives - from Proust to Jilly Cooper, from golden-age detective novels to avant-garde poetry. Wise, irreverent and exhilaratingly wide-ranging, Books: A Manifesto reminds us that poems know things that we might not yet know ourselves, urges us to seek out the puzzles alive in the art of translation and celebrates the singular elasticity of the ''bookshop minute''. But even more than this, the book insists on reading not as a luxury but a necessary part of reality: we live within language, and when we think, it''s with the tools that reading gives us. Our time of cultural and political crisis demands more than books - but without them, and without the breadth of knowledge, sense of history, awareness of alternatives and hope for the future they offer, things will not get better. At once a primer for enriching your own library and a manifesto for why that matters, this book is an invitation to a deeper, richer world of thought and feeling - and a reminder of just how much books matter.

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Rob Halford''s A-to-Z of Rock and Metal sees Rob to run his lively eye over all facets of the music and metal world. It''s a lively encyclopaedia in which Rob shares his thoughts, memories and anecdotes on every area of the rock ''n'' roll life, from tours to tattoos, riffs to riders and drugs to devil horns.What does ''heavy metal'' mean? Why do people head-bang? Who are Rob''s heroes and villains? Chemistry-wise, what makes a great band? What can ruin it? What is Lead Singer Syndrome? How do bands survive a tour bus without killing each other? What makes a perfect set-list? Or rider? Or after-show party? Who are the rock''s all-time great voices? And why are online music retailers such wankers?From A to Z - from AC/DC to Zeppelin, from alcohol to Zzzzzs (battling insomnia across the world''s time zones) - Rob Halford''s A-to-Z of Rock and Metal is a frank, no-holds-barred guide that transports fans behind the scenes of every aspect of life in a world-conquering metal band.

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A powerful and revealing history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which have been essential for empowering Black citizens and for the ongoing fight for democracy in the US. From their founding, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) educated as many as 90 percent of Black college students in the United States. Although many are aware of the significance of HBCUs in expanding Black Americans'' educational opportunities, much less attention has been paid to the vital role that they have played in enhancing American democracy. In The Power of Black Excellence, Deondra Rose provides an authoritative history of HBCUs and the unique role they have played in shaping American democracy since 1837. Drawing on over six years of deep research, Rose brings into view the historic impact that government support for HBCUs has had on the American political landscape, arguing that they have been essential for not only empowering Black citizens but also reshaping the distribution of political power in the United States. Rose challenges the conventional wisdom that, prior to the late twentieth century, the federal government took a laissez-faire approach to education. Instead, governmental action was crucial in aiding the expansion of HBCUs in an era plagued by racist policies and laws. Today, HBCUs remain extremely important, as evidenced by the outsized number of black political leaders--including Kamala Harris--who attended them. Rose stresses that policymakers promote democracy itself when they support HBCUs and their unique approach to postsecondary education, which includes a commitment to helping students develop politically empowering skills, promoting political leadership, and fostering a commitment to service.A fresh look into the relationship between education and democracy, The Power of Black Excellence is essential reading for anyone interested not just in HBCUs, but the broader trajectory of Black citizenship in American history.

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With an Introduction and Notes by David Blair.From its first publication in 1816 Rob Roy has been recognised as containing some of Scott''s finest writing and most engaging, fully realised characters. The outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor was already a legendary, disputed figure by the time Scott wrote - a heroic Scottish Robin Hood to some, an over-glamorised, unprincipled predator to others.Scott approaches Rob Roy indirectly, through the adventures of his fictional hero, Frank Osbaldistone, amid the political turmoil of England and Scotland in 1715. With characteristic care Scott reconstructs the period and settings so as to place Rob Roy and the Scotland he inhabits amid conflicting moral, economic and historical forces.This edition features, besides a new critical introduction and extensive explanatory notes, an essay outlining clearly the novel''s historical context and a glossary of Scottish words and phrases used by Scott''s colourful, vernacular characters.

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''Extraordinary'' ELIZABETH DAY, HOW TO FAIL PODCAST''All-encompassing, heart-exploding'' NEW YORK TIMES''A beautiful monument'' RICHARD OSMANIn this memoir of loss, acclaimed writer and comedian Rob Delaney grapples with the fragile miracle of life, the mysteries of death, and the question of purpose for those left behind. Rob''s beautiful, bright, gloriously alive son Henry died. He was one when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. An experience beyond comprehension, but an experience Rob must share. Despite Henry''s death, Rob still loves people. For that reason, he wants them to understand. A Heart That Works is an intimate, unflinching and fiercely funny exploration of loss - from the harrowing illness to the vivid, bodily impact of grief and the blind, furious rage that follows, through to the forceful, unstoppable love that remains.

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Our revision resources are the smart choice for those preparing for their GCSEs. This book helps you to build essential study skills and methods throughout your GCSEs and beyond.NEW in this editionWe have added an introduction to mindfulness which is designed to help you keep calm and prepare your mind and body for your revision. These mindfulness tips and audio activities can be used during your study, revision and in daily life.Improve your study skills with our tried and trusted techniques in: motivation organisation and time management learning to learn research revision and memory skills. The one-page-per-topic format and clear objectives make learning easy. Practical examples reinforce your understanding, and the progress tracker enables you to monitor your progress.The consultant for this guide was study skills expert Dr Kathleen McMillan,co-author of 11 titles in Pearson’s best selling ‘Smarter Student’ series and formerly Academic Skills Advisor and Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee. The mindfulness content was written by Pearson’s in-house mindfulness teacher.Revision is more than just this Study Skills Guide!Make sure that you have prepared for your GCSEs with subject-specific Revision Guides, Revision Workbooks, Revision Cards, Practice Papers Plus and more. Also available is a GCSE Revision Planner that helps you plan and organise your time, step-by-step, throughout your revision.

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Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets work? What are space suits designed for?- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert consultation from Libby Jackson, Human Spaceflight and Microgravity Programme Manager for the UK Space Agency- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- A new day- Getting used to Zero-G- Meet the crew... - ...and Mission Control- Space food- How do astronauts reach the ISS?- New crew members arrive- A tour of the space station- Astronaut training diary- Using the toilet in space- Science experiments- A visit to the gym- Getting set for a spacewalk- Spacesuits- Out on a spacewalk!- Time to relax- Time for bed- Space station questions

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Designed for classroom and independent study, this Revision Guide supports your revision and exam practice from day one of your GCSE course. Created by the exam experts to help students get organised, work independently and feel confident, it includes access to an online version linked to interactive revision tools including a revision planner, flashcards creator, and more! One-topic-per-page format helps you revise more efficiently and keep track. Exam-style worked examples match the new specification and demonstrate good exam technique. ''Now try this'' exam-style practice questions let you test your understanding of a topic. Target indicator shows you exactly what level you''re working at. Problem solving support throughout including tricky questions on easy topics and strategies and techniques for answering harder questions. Visual explanations of key concepts help you revise quickly and recall key skills in your exams. One-to-one page matched with the companion Revision Workbook. Includes access to an online version on Pearson Revise Online. Revise anytime, anywhere with an eBook Revision Guide on Pearson Revise Online. Includes a revision planner, flashcards creator and more to help you revise independently. Simply use the code on the inside cover of the book to access your online version.

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Study independently. Retain key knowledge. Practise for exams. Welcome to the revision series for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) History from Pearson, written in collaboration with subject experts, examiners, teachers and learners. We’ve combined the latest online revision and exam support tools with our combined Revision Guide and Workbooks to provide the best revision all in one place. Study independently using straightforward, focused materials that make the most of your revision time. Retain key knowledge easily with the one-topic-per-page layout breaking down complicated concepts into memorable, bite-sized chunks, helping you to avoid information overload. Practise recall with quizzes and the online flashcard creator – linked to topics in the online Revision Guide. Personalise your revision journey with an online planner, progress tracker and quizzes to identify the topics you need to focus on. Practise for exams and build confidence with loads of exam-style questions, worked examples and examiner hints and tips in the Workbook section. Support your wellbeing with manageable, structured revision and prompts for regular breaks in your online revision planner, with positive affirmations along the way. Get exam fit with our online revision kit! Use the code in this book to access the online revision toolkit including an online Revision Guide, linked to a revision planner, progress tracker, flashcard creator, auto-marked quizzes, and more. Tried and trusted by 1000’s of schools and students. With Pearson Revise, you’ll stay on track with our regularly updated revision materials and new online tools, developed in collaboration with subject and exam experts to perfectly match your exam specifications.

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Designed for classroom and independent study, this Revision Workbook from Pearson Revise supports your revision and exam practice from day one of your GCSE course. Created by the exam experts to help students get organised, work independently and feel confident. One-to-one page matching with the Revision Guide so students can find the practice they need quickly and easily. Guided practice questions on every page demonstrate good technique and build confidence. Hints and tips help students avoid common pitfalls. Full set of practice papers with sample answers for student self-assessment in the lead up to exams. Part of a comprehensive range of revision and exam practice support available for AQA and Pearson Edexcel GCSEs from Pearson Revise including: Revision Guides, Revision Workbooks, Revision Cards, Practice Papers Plus and Pearson Revise Online.

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Study independently. Retain key knowledge. Practise for exams. Welcome to the revision series for AQA GCSE (9–1) from Pearson, written in collaboration with subject experts, examiners, teachers and learners. We’ve combined the latest online revision and exam support tools with our tried and tested Revision Guides to provide the best revision all in one place. Study independently using straightforward, focused materials that make the most of your revision time. Retain key knowledge easily with the one-topic-per-page layout breaking down complicated concepts into memorable, bite-sized chunks, helping you to avoid information overload. Practise recall with the online flashcard creator – linked to topics in the online Revision Guide. Personalise your revision journey with an online planner and progress tracker to identify the topics you need to focus on. Practise for exams and build confidence with loads of exam-style questions, worked examples and examiner hints and tips. Support your wellbeing with manageable, structured revision and prompts for regular breaks in your online revision planner, with positive affirmations along the way. Get exam fit with our online revision kit! Use the code in this book to access the online revision toolkit including an online Revision Guide, linked to a revision planner, progress tracker, and flashcard creator. Tried and trusted by 1000’s of schools and students. With Pearson Revise, you’ll stay on track with our regularly updated revision materials and new online tools, developed in collaboration with subject and exam experts to perfectly match your exam specifications.

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An entertaining guide to how maths is relevant to our everyday lives. Why is it better to buy a lottery ticket on Friday? Why are showers always too hot or too cold? And which classic puzzle was destroyed by Allied bombing in the war? These and many other questions are answers in this entertaining and highly informative book.Why do Buses Come in Threes? is for anyone who wants to remind themselves – or discover for the first time – that maths is relevant to almost everything we do. Dating, cooking, travelling by car, gambling and life-saving techniques all have links with intriguing mathematical problems that you will find explained here – including the odd coincidence of 4 July, the exponential growth of Australian rabbits and a surprising formula for running in the rain without getting wet. Whether you have a degree in astrophysics or haven''t touched maths since you left school, this book will change the way you view the world around you.

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Study independently. Retain key knowledge. Practise for exams. Welcome to the revision series for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) from Pearson, written in collaboration with subject experts, examiners, teachers and learners. We’ve combined the latest online revision and exam support tools with our tried and tested Revision Guides to provide the best revision all in one place. Study independently using straightforward, focused materials that make the most of your revision time. Retain key knowledge easily with the one-topic-per-page layout breaking down complicated concepts into memorable, bite-sized chunks, helping you to avoid information overload. Practise recall with the online flashcard creator – linked to topics in the online Revision Guide. Personalise your revision journey with an online planner and progress tracker to identify the topics you need to focus on. Practise for exams and build confidence with loads of exam-style questions, full set of practice papers, worked examples and examiner hints and tips. Support your wellbeing with manageable, structured revision and prompts for regular breaks in your online revision planner, with positive affirmations along the way. Get exam fit with our online revision kit! Use the code in this book to access the online revision toolkit including an online Revision Guide, linked to a revision planner, progress tracker, and flashcard creator. Tried and trusted by 1000’s of schools and students. With Pearson Revise, you’ll stay on track with our regularly updated revision materials and new online tools, developed in collaboration with subject and exam experts to perfectly match your exam specifications.

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Study independently. Retain key knowledge. Practise for exams. Welcome to the revision series for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) from Pearson, written in collaboration with subject experts, examiners, teachers and learners. We’ve combined the latest online revision and exam support tools with our tried and tested Revision Guides to provide the best revision all in one place. Study independently using straightforward, focused materials that make the most of your revision time. Retain key knowledge easily with the one-topic-per-page layout breaking down complicated concepts into memorable, bite-sized chunks, helping you to avoid information overload. Practise recall with the online flashcard creator – linked to topics in the online Revision Guide. Personalise your revision journey with an online planner and progress tracker to identify the topics you need to focus on. Practise for exams and build confidence with loads of exam-style questions, full set of practice papers, worked examples and examiner hints and tips. Support your wellbeing with manageable, structured revision and prompts for regular breaks in your online revision planner, with positive affirmations along the way. Get exam fit with our online revision kit! Use the code in this book to access the online revision toolkit including an online Revision Guide, linked to a revision planner, progress tracker, and flashcard creator. Tried and trusted by 1000’s of schools and students. With Pearson Revise, you’ll stay on track with our regularly updated revision materials and new online tools, developed in collaboration with subject and exam experts to perfectly match your exam specifications.

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Develop effective coaching approaches with this definitive guide to best practice in the coaching profession.

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Practical skills form the cornerstone of chemistry. However, the diversity of skills required in the laboratory means that a student’s experience may be limited. While some techniques do require specific skills, many of them are transferable generic skills that are required throughout the subject area. Limited time constraints of the modern curriculum often preclude or minimise laboratory time. Practical Skills in Chemistry 3rd edition provides a general guidance for use in and out of practical sessions, covering a range of techniques from the basic to the more advanced. This ‘one-stop’ text will guide you through the wide range of practical, analytical and data handling skills that you will need during your studies. It will also give you a solid grounding in wider transferable skills such as teamwork, using information technology, communicating information and study skills. This edition has been enhanced and updated throughout to provide a complete and easy-to-read guide to the developing skills required from your first day through to graduation, further strengthening its reputation as the practical resource for students of chemistry and related discipline areas.

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Master street photography, conquer your fears, and find your unique voice.Street photography can be difficult, frustrating, and sometimes even a bit intimidating. But with the right mindset and tools, it can also be the most rewarding form of visual expression you’ll ever experience. To help you overcome the challenges of street photography, move beyond the cliche shots, and find your authentic voice, it’s critical to have the right skills and the right approach—and this book helps you develop those. This isn’t your typical how-to book on street photography. It''s a manifesto—a call to action for aspiring and seasoned street photographers alike. Street photographer, educator, and author Brian Lloyd Duckett shares all of the wisdom he’s earned from years of pounding the pavement with a camera in hand. Throughout the book, Brian challenges you to find your unique voice, confront your fears, and push beyond your comfort zone to create truly compelling images.Organized into three sections—“Preparing to Shoot,” “Shooting the Streets,” and “After the Shoot”—the book covers everything from gear selection and confidence-building techniques to developing your personal aesthetic and making a name for yourself in the world of street photographyYou''ll discover:• How to develop a street photographer’s mindset• The gear that matters—and how to master it• How to establish routines, make plans, and set goals for your work• Ten steps to boost your confidence on the streets• How to find an aesthetic, and develop a voice that works for you• Common mistakes that street photographers make—and how to avoid them• Which “rules” to follow, and which ones to break• How to conceptualize and execute meaningful long-term projects• Tips for getting your work noticed and building a name for yourselfAdditionally, Brian provides a dozen challenges designed to ignite your creativity and push your boundaries. These challenges will keep you motivated and inspired long after you’ve put the book down. If you''re ready to cut through the noise and do the work to create exceptional street photography, this manifesto is your new go-to guide.

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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Find out how Japan changes through the seasons in this beautiful photographic information book.Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.This book focuses on adjacent consonants with long vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Find out how Japan changes through the seasons in this beautiful photographic information book.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Stand out, showcase your ability and succeed in your university admissions test. Whether you''re taking STEP, MAT or TMUA, this essential guide reveals tried-and-tested strategies for building the problem-solving skills you need to secure a high score.Containing expert advice and worked examples, followed by multiple-choice and extended questions that replicate the exams, this guide is designed to improve your understanding of the admissions tests and help to build the skills universities are looking for.- Learn to think like a university student - detailed guidance, thought-provoking questions and worked solutions show you how to advance your mathematical thinking- Improve your mathematical reasoning - practise the problem-solving skills you need with ''Try it out'' activities throughout the book and end-of-chapter exercises to track progress- Build a path through every problem - our authors guide you through each type of problem so that you can approach questions confidently, think on the spot and apply your knowledge to new contexts- Maximise marks and make the most of the time you have - at the end of each chapter, our authors give advice on how to tackle questions in the most time-efficient way and help you to figure out which ones will show off your abilityWhat are the STEP (Sixth Term Examination Paper), MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) and TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission) admissions tests?These admissions tests are used by universities as part of the application process to test problem-solving skills and identify candidates with the highest ability, motivation and ingenuity.MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry) endorses this book and provided two of the authors. MEI is a charity and works to improve maths education, offering a range of support for teachers, including expertly written resources.OUR AUTHORSDavid Bedford has a PhD in Combinatorics and has been a mathematics lecturer in UK universities for over 30 years. He is also an A level examiner and has extensive experience in preparing students for mathematics admissions tests. David is the author of the Hodder ''MEI Further Mathematics: Extra Pure Maths'' textbook.Phil Chaffé is the Advanced Maths Support Programme 16-19 Student Support and Problem Solving Professional Development Lead. He is the creator and lead writer for the Problem Solving Matters course which is designed to prepare students for mathematics admissions tests and is run in partnership with the Universities of Oxford, Warwick, Durham, Manchester, Bristol and Imperial College London. He is also the course designer for Imperial College''s A* in A Level Mathematics course. He is also the MEI University Sector Lead.Tim Honeywill has been teaching at King Henry VIII School, Coventry, since 2008. Before that, he was the Coventry and Warwickshire Centre Manager for the Further Mathematics Network (now the AMSP), based at the University of Warwick where he did his PhD. He leads a ten-week Problem Solving course for Year 12 students and is a presenter on both the Problem Solving Matters course and on a STEP support course for Year 13 students.Richard Lissaman has a PhD in Ring Theory, a branch of abstract algebra. He has over 10 years'' experience as a mathematics lecturer in UK universities and 20 years'' experience of supporting students with A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and mathematics admissions tests.

Objev podobné jako STEP, MAT, TMUA: Skills for success in University Admissions Tests for Mathematics - David Bedford, Richard Lissaman, Tim Honeywill, Phil Chaffe

For the first time, director Rob Reiner and co-creators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer provide the full behind-the-scenes story of the making of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap and its upcoming sequel. Since its original release in 1984, This Is Spinal Tap has evolved from a beloved cult film into a cinematic landmark: an all-time comedy classic that pioneered an entire genre: the mockumentary. Now, director Rob Reiner and his co-writers and co-stars, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer, tell the complete story of the movie and its fictitious band – how they met, how Spinal Tap came to be, and how their low-budget indie film took on a life of its own. Years after the movie first came out, the Library of Congress selected This Is Spinal Tap for inclusion in the National Film Registry and Tap went on to play the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, and to over 100,000 fans at Glastonbury. Reiner, Guest, McKean and Shearer provide the backstories to the movie’s famous lines – among them 'Hello, Cleveland!,' 'None more black,' 'You can’t dust for vomit' and 'These go to eleven' – and to such Tap anthems as 'Big Bottom' and 'Stonehenge'. Featuring never-before-seen photographs, band memorabilia and personal reminiscences of their enduring creative partnership, A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever will delight Tap-heads of all ages – just as the long-awaited Spinal Tap sequel is hitting theatres. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever also comes with a bonus memoir by Reiner’s directorial alter ego, Marty DiBergi, in which he interviews Tap band members Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls about their musical journey and their drummers who paid the ultimate sacrifice to the rock gods.

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A guide to manufacturing processes that explores production techniques that have an important impact on the design industry. Including over 1,200 photographs and technical illustrations, it is suitable for 3D designers, product designers, architects and engineers.

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