Collins brings the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie to English language learners Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time & in any language Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2 with a word count of 22000
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Includes:: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural & historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students & teachers atwwwcollinseltcomreaders The plot Mrs Boynton a cruel & hated woman is found dead in the ancient city of Petra Was it just a weak heart & too much sun that killed her or has one of Mrs Boynton's many victims found revenge? By chance the great detective Hercule Poirot has some useful information but is it enough to find the killer? He has 24 hours to solve the case About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels Level 1
- elementary (A2) Level 2
- pre-intermediate (A2-B1) Level 3
- intermediate (B1) Level 4
- upper- intermediate (B2) Level 5
- upper-intermediate (B2) Level 6
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- advanced (C2) Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys & benefits from their reading experience









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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Following the death of their father the Boynton children are left firmly under the control of their despised stepmother Emily Boynton when his estate is bequeathed solely to her To clear the air of death Mrs Boynton takes the entire family on a tour of Europe & the Holy Land during which her control & meddling in her stepchildren s & her own daughter s lives is apparent to all She effortlessly manages to upset many of the guests on the tour including a friend of Hercule Poirot On a visit to a dig Mrs Boynton s body is discovered Poirot suspecting foul play recalls conversations he overheard of the family plotting to murder the old lady & is called upon by the authorities to investigate With 48 hours to expose the murderer will Poirot s little grey cells manage to extract the truth from the many suspects & prevent the culprit getting away with murder? ...

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Nature versus nurture The shots came quickly silently & with deadly accuracy Within seconds three people were dead at Central Park's ice skating rink The victims a talented young skater a doctor & a teacher As random as random can be Eve Dallas has seen a lot of killers during her time with the NYPSD but never one like this After reviewing security videos it becomes clear that the victims were killed by a sniper firing a tactical laser rifle who could have been miles away when the trigger was pulled & though the locations where the shooter could have set up seem endless the list of people with that particular skill set is finite police military professional killer Eve's husband Roarke has unlimited resources
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Software developers face an ever-changing & ever-expanding technology landscape which can appear as intimidating as Mt Everest to newcomers Developing technical skills is vital but there are dozens of soft skills & learning techniques you need if you're to grow & succeed professionally Honing those soft skills is a big part of what Apprenticeship Patterns is all about Authors Dave Hoover & Adewale Oshineye both formerly of the global IT consultancy Thought Works have cataloged dozens of patterns of behavior to help software developers hone their craft Developed through years of research a multitude of interviews & feedback from O' Reilly's online forum these patterns address difficult situations faced by entry-level programmers system administrators & database administrators Each pattern has a memorable name to help point you in the right direction when you need it most Examples of common obstacles & their solutions include burned out at work?
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The third edition of Approaches to Art Therapy brings together varied theoretical approaches & provides a variety of solutions to the challenge of translating theory to technique In each chapter the field&s most eminent scholars provide a definition of & orientation to the specific theory or area of emphasis showing its relevance to art therapy The third edition

Includes:: many new chapters with material on a wide variety of topics including contemplative approaches DBT neuroscience & mentalization while also retaining important & timeless contributions from the pioneers of art therapy Clinical case examples & over 100 illustrations of patient artwork vividly demonstrate the techniques in practice Approaches to Art Therapy 3rd edition is an essential resource in the assembly of any clinician&s theoretical & technical toolbox & in the formulation of each individual&s own approach to art therapy

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A subject-specific guide for international secondary teachers to supplement learning & provide resources for lesson planning Approaches to learning & teaching Science is the result of close collaboration between Cambridge University Press & Cambridge International Examinations Considering the local & global contexts when planning & teaching an international syllabus the title presents ideas for Science with practical examples that help put theory into context Teachers can download online tools for lesson planning from our website This book is ideal support for those studying professional development qualifications or international PGCEs ...

Approaches to Psychology provides a contemporary accessible & coherent introduction to the field of psychology from its origins to the present & shows the contribution of psychology to understanding human behaviour & experience The book introduces students to the five core conceptual frameworks (or approaches) to psychology biological; behaviourist; cognitive; psychodynamic; & humanistic The methods theories & assumptions of each approach are explored so that the reader builds an understanding of psychology as it applies to human development social & abnormal behaviour New to this edition Expanded coverage of positive psychology Expansion of the coverage of influential psychoanalytic theorists including Anna Freud & John Bowlby Discussion of the controversies in the formulation of DSM-5 Expanded coverage of other topics including development & types of mental disorders Updated & expanded Online Learning Centre with student support material & instructor material at wwwmcgraw-hillcouktextbooksglassman including Power Point slides & videos ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Compelling drama APPROPRIATE ADULT tells the shocking real life story of Janet Leach an independent onlooker who took on the role of &appropriate adult& during the police interviews of serial killer Fred West Emily Watson stars as Leach in this chronicle of her extraordinary relationship with the killer (played by THE WIRE star Dominic West); formed over many arduous months & resulting in her suffering from post traumatic stress disorder Extensively researched through consultations with people closely involved in the case the film offers a fascinating insight into the horrific events which scarred the national psyche ...

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