The Oxford First Atlas is an accessible & informative atlas for young learners in their first years at school It is completely up-to-date & features accurate & easy-to-read colourful mapping presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps It encourages children to learn about their world & develop atlas & map skills It

Includes:: A simple introduction to Planet Earth & places around the world Clear & colourful maps of the world & all the continents Clear & colourful thematic maps showing coasts rivers mountains the weather environments cities animals & holidays Colourful photographs Fascinating facts about places & people Questions that encourage children to think & engage with the maps The Oxford First Atlas is accompanied by a Teacher's Handbook for practical page-by-page guidance on using the atlas an Activity Book for independent work to develop map skills & an e-Atlas CD-ROM providing an interactive version of the atlas for whole-class display

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Oxford First French Flashcards are an ideal tool to give young children a head start in learning French in an engaging & interactive way 50 double-sided cards show an illustration French word & English translation Words include key everyday nouns as well as opposites numbers & shapes & transport Ideal for using across the creative curriculum in school Instructions for games & activities help reinforce learning in an engaging way Ideal to use in MFL teaching in the classroom afterschool clubs & at home for an early introduction to French or preparing for a holiday abroad ...

The Oxford First Illustrated Maths Dictionary supports the curriculum & gives your child a head start in understanding first maths concepts Organised alphabetically this dictionary gives simple & clear meanings for over 300 maths words & concepts from 'add' to 'zero' Each entry is illustrated with child-friendly artwork plus diagrams including some Numicon shapes & figures to explain add meaning & support the definition Expertly-levelled supplementary material in an illustrated section at the back lists the everyday vocabulary children will come across in their maths lessons
- topics included are days of the week months of the year numbers & apparatus used in class It is the perfect companion to the Oxford First Illustrated Science Dictionary Go online for downloadable word games puzzles & activities on the wwwoxforddictionariescomschools website
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The Oxford First Illustrated Science Dictionary supports the curriculum & gives your child a head start in understanding first scientific words Organised alphabetically this dictionary gives simple & clear meanings for over 300 scientific words & concepts from 'abdomen' to 'zoo' Each entry is illustrated with child-friendly artwork plus diagrams to explain add meaning & support the definition Expertly-levelled supplementary material in an illustrated section at the back lists the everyday vocabulary children will come across in their science lessons including the equipment used in class It is the perfect companion to the Oxford First Illustrated Maths Dictionary Go online for downloadable word games puzzles & activities on the wwwoxforddictionariescomschools website ...

A new edition of Oxford's primary bilingual dictionary for all first learners of French The Oxford First Learner's French Dictionary is a bilingual French dictionary the perfect reference tool for teaching Modern Languages as part of the curriculum to pupils aged 7-11 This alphabetical dictionary has a colour user-friendly design the alphabet down the side of each page & colour headwords that lead the pupil straight to the translation they are looking for It gives core vocabulary with phrases & context examples as well as special level-appropriate language tips on grammar & usage & cultural tips about life in France The dictionary has been designed to meet the requirements of the KS2 Framework for Languages & will be a useful resource not only for pupils but also for primary teachers who may be teaching the language for the first time & for parents who need to help their child with homework This dictionary will support & guide & help create an enthusiasm for finding out about other languages & cultures ...

This is the reissued Oxford French Mini Dictionary
- now in an attractive new format This small dictionary offers the most accurate
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This is the reissued Oxford German Mini Dictionary
- now in an attractive new format This small dictionary offers the most accurate
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Behavioural experiments are one of the central & most powerful methods of intervention in cognitive therapy Yet until now there has been no volume specifically dedicated to guiding physicians who wish to design & implement behavioural experiments across a wide range of clinical problems The Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy fills this gap It is written by clinicians for clinicians It is a practical easy to read handbook which is relevant for practising clinicians at every level from trainees to cognitive therapy supervisors Following a foreword by David Clark the first two chapters provide a theoretical & practical background for the understanding & development of behavioural experiments Thereafter the remaining chapters of the book focus on particular problem areas These include problems which have been the traditional focus of cognitive therapy (eg depression anxiety disorders) as well as those which have only more recently become a subject of study (bipolar disorder psychotic symptoms) & some which are still in their relative infancy (physical health problems brain injury) The book also

Includes:: several chapters on transdiagnostic problems such as avoidance of affect low self-esteem interpersonal issues & self-injurious behaviour A final chapter by Christine Padesky provides some signposts for future development Containing examples of over 200 behavioural experiments this book will be of enormous practical value for all those involved in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as stimulating exploration & creativity in both its readers & their patients

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The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing & Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear & effective English both written & spoken John Seely looks at the key factors to consider in tailoring your material so that you get your message across such as understanding the demands of particular audiences subjects & situations Clearly organized the book is arranged in four sections A Communicating in everyday life
- covers a wide range of communications including writing emails to giving presentations & preparing reports B Getting your message across
- focuses on important factors such as the audience the subject time & purpose C Communication tools
- offers advice on grammar vocabulary spelling & punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate D The process of writing
- looks at what's involved in writing longer pieces including planning & drafting research summaries editing & presentation Full of practical guidance this book also

Includes:: helpful ' You Try' sections & 'guidelines' to practise & reinforce what you've learnt The answers to the exercises in the ' You Try' sections can be found at the back of the book This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations & requirements making it ideal to be used at work at school & university or at home





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Plain English is the art of writing clearly concisely & in a way that precisely communicates your message to your intended audience This book offers 25 practical guidelines helping you to improve your vocabulary style grammar & layout to achieve clear writing It gives expert advice on all aspects of the writing process from avoiding jargon & legalese to organizing written information in print & online It also shows you how it's done with hundreds of real examples including 'before' & 'after' versions All this is presented in an authoritative & engaging way Completely revised & updated this essential reference work is now even more useful the word lists have been expanded; a new list of cliched & troublesome words to avoid has been added; & examples of real-life stories have been replaced with more recent ones An enhanced design gives the book a fresh feel ...