Whether ruined or opulent castles have the power to fire the imagination For almost a millennium they have studded the Irish countryside The concept of using building methods to protect territory was introduced from overseas in the twelfth century when the Irish term caislean began to appear in manuscripts By the sixteenth century Ireland had become the most castellated country in Europe In this latest book Tarquin Blake takes us on a breathtaking tour of Anglo-Norman fortresses medieval towers fortified houses & the neo-Gothic piles of the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries The castles
- including lesser-known gems like Fiddaun Castle in County Galway as well as luxury hotels such as Ashford Castle in County Mayo
- are captured in atmospheric photos & brought to life through the true stories of the families whose adventures struggles & ambitions are reflected in the fortified residences they constructed By pairing the castles& romantic appearances with in-depth tales of siege intrigue conflict & capture Blake reveals our rich past & startling architectural legacy Exploring Ireland&s Castles is sure to delight any history buff or armchair traveller

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Strengthen your pupils understanding The Exploring maths Class Books are organised into units to accompany the Teacher s Book & are designed to help strengthen pupils understanding

Includes:: activities games & investigations that put maths in a real world context Worked examples at the beginning of each lesson help pupils work independently 3 levels of differentiation in each exercise help you pitch work at the right level Specific Functional Skills tasks focus on the important process skills How well are you doing? levelled self-assessment tests help pupils see what they need to do to improve Interesting facts inform pupils about the cultural & social roots of maths

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Strengthen your pupils understanding The Exploring maths Class Books are organised into units to accompany the Teacher s Book & are designed to help strengthen pupils understanding

Includes:: activities games & investigations that put maths in a real world context Worked examples at the beginning of each lesson help pupils work independently 3 levels of differentiation in each exercise help you pitch work at the right level Specific Functional Skills tasks focus on the important process skills How well are you doing? levelled self-assessment tests help pupils see what they need to do to improve Interesting facts inform pupils about the cultural & social roots of maths

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Consolidating pupils learning The Exploring maths Home Books support & consolidate the work carried out in class Each lesson has a homework task reinforcing what s been taught in class Each homework task reminds pupils what they have learned in the lesson so that they can apply it to the questions Accessible language ensures that pupils can work without adult support ...

With Exploring Medical Language 10th Edition you can now master medical terms on your terms! At the heart of this one-of-a-kind learning package is an innovative worktext which enables you to gradually acquire an understanding of medical terminology by first learning word parts & then learning how to combine the parts into full medical terms that make sense Perhaps even better is the wide range of engaging online learning tools
- tools like interactive games puzzles application activities & on-the-go auditory reviews
- that come with the worktext to help reinforce your learning & help you understand how the terms are used in the professional world In all this is the only resource on the market that incorporates all the proven methods for mastering medical terminology that work best for today's learners Systematic presentation of medical terminology provides a foundation of word parts (prefixes suffixes & word roots) then builds words by combining the parts Comprehensive coverage of words that are built from word parts & other important terms creates a distinction between terms built from word parts & those not easily recognized as built from word parts & provides thorough coverage of both Over 400 flashcards enable readers to review word parts when & where they want Margin boxes detail important information such as medical terminology facts & tips historical information weblinks & complementary & alternative medicine terms Simulations of electronic health records familiarize readers with the growing use of EHRs in healthcare settings Audio Terms study companion can be easily downloaded to portable media players &

Includes:: over 3000 terms each of which is pronounced & defined Integrated online learning tools feature interactive games & activities AP boosters career videos & more that cater to the way today's learners master medical terminology NEW! Case studies introduce medical terminology in context & encourage critical thinking & information application NEW! Adaptive learning gradeable case studies & audio reviews are now available in the online course to provide a complete learning experience for distance learners For separate sale NEW! Updated integrative medicine boxes introduce terminology related to integrative medicine (formerly complementary & alternative medicine)NEW! Pronunciation exercises focus on the importance of the correct pronunciation of terms NEW! Updated terms & abbreviations reflect the latest advances in technology & the healthcare delivery system NEW! Updated drawings & photos keep readers abreast of current technology & healthcare processes



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We listened to what teachers liked about Exploring Science textbooks & made them even more accessible Active Teach lets teachers swiftly find & display any page from the Active Book (a digital version of the Pupils Book) on a whiteboard to make lessons interactive & focus pupils attention Links instantly to inspiring digital resources! Each page of the Active Book is linked to a host of engaging interactive resources that enhance teaching & learning including a bank of clips from popular BBC science programmes! ...

We listened to what teachers liked about Exploring Science textbooksand made them even more accessible for your pupils the most age-appropriate literacy level Focus on pages to extend high-attainers a wealth of artwork & photographs a fresh modern design to reflect the real-world science within pages will contain fact practical & timeline boxes with an How Science Works focus FREE Active Book CD-ROM included with every Students Book gives your student even more support during individual & home study We ve integrated How Science Works throughout How to Evaluate!each unit is built around a real-world theme How Science Works pages at the beginning & end of each unit plus features throughout to encourage scientific literacy provides an issue for debate & discussion in each unit covers science in the workplace & in other cultures provides the same thorough coverage of content that teachers have come to value from Exploring Science ...

We listened to what teachers liked about Exploring Science textbooksand made them even more accessible for your pupils the most age-appropriate literacy level Focus on pages to extend high-attainers a wealth of artwork & photographs a fresh modern design to reflect the real-world science within pages will contain fact practical & timeline boxes with an How Science Works focus FREE Active Book CD-ROM included with every Students Book gives your student even more support during individual & home study We ve integrated How Science Works throughout How to Evaluate!each unit is built around a real-world theme How Science Works pages at the beginning & end of each unit plus features throughout to encourage scientific literacy provides an issue for debate & discussion in each unit covers science in the workplace & in other cultures provides the same thorough coverage of content that teachers have come to value from Exploring Science ...

As part of our commitment to help you manage the transition between Key Stage 2 & 3 we have extended the course down into Years 5 & 6 Exploring Science 5 & 6

Includes:: all the key features of the Key Stage 3 scheme Matches the QCA Scheme of Work for upper Key Stage 2 Differentiated at three levels Provides animations & pupils' activities on the interactive CD-Rom (for use on the school network or with an electronic whiteboard)

Includes:: revision material for the Year 6 SATs plus FREE SATs-style questions are provided on the companion website wwwexploringsciencecouk

Includes:: investigation pages Provides a post-SATs project Unit to help the transition to Year 7





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