Exciting & engaging material supports key themes from the new Programme of Study Differentiated colour-coded tasks offer well-structured progression to motivate every pupil A clear focus on chronology & a greater balance of British European & World History increases the relevance of the subject to the current generation of pupils All four required periods are covered
- the medieval early modern industrial & 20th century
- to ensure your pupils receive a complete grounding in history

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Exciting & engaging material supports key themes from the new Programme of Study Differentiated colour-coded tasks offer well-structured progression to motivate every pupil A clear focus on chronology & a greater balance of British European & World History increases the relevance of the subject to the current generation of pupils All four required periods are covered
- the medieval early modern industrial & 20th century
- to ensure your pupils receive a complete grounding in history

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The NYT Besteller & 2017 Zoella & Friends Book Club Selection by Juno Dawson You're still alive in alternate universes Theo but I live in the real world where this morning you're having an open casket funeral I know you're out there listening & you should know I'm really pissed because you swore you would never die & yet here we are It hurts even more because this isn't the first promise you've broken Griffin has lost his first love in a drowning accident Theo was his best friend his ex-boyfriend & the one he believed he would end up with Now reeling from grief & worsening OCD Griffin turns to an unexpected person for help Theo's new boyfriend But as their relationship becomes increasingly complicated dangerous truths begin to surface Griffin must make a choice confront the past or miss out on the future Praise for History is All You Left Me ' History Is All You Left Me overflows with tenderness & heartache Even when its hero is screwing up royally maybe especially then Silvera's humanity & compassion carve out a space where it's not the falling that's important it's how you pick yourself back up There isn't a teenager alive who won't find their heart described perfectly on these pages' Patrick Ness ' Adam Silvera is a master at capturing the infinite small heartbreaks of love & loss & grief History Is All You Left Me is a beautiful meditation on what it means to survive devastating loss This book will make you cry think & then cry some more' Nicola Yoon ' Sweetly devastating passionately honest breathtakingly human' Becky Albertalli author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda ...

In a single volume History of Africa offers readers a richly illustrated narrative introduction to the history of the entire continent from earliest times through to the present day Building on the book's established reputation & success this third edition has been revised & updated throughout in the light of new research & recent events A companion website now also supports the text Kevin Shillington traces the history of the continent through the ancient world to medieval modern & contemporary Africa He explores the early emergence of farming; the kingdoms of Ancient Egypt Aksum & Meroe; medieval empires; the spread & impact of Islam; the role of trade & religion; & the development of Africa's wide range of pastoral agricultural & hunting societies History of Africa third edition contains nearly 100 specially-drawn maps & almost 200 illustrations a number of which are new for this edition takes a deliberately African viewpoint of the European involvement in Africa provides a carefully constructed examination of the colonial period & the problems of post-colonial Africa presents expanded coverage of modern Africa with more on issues such as economic concerns globalization international organisations climate change HIVAIDS & the role of China opens with a new Introduction which

Includes:: a helpful historiographical overview features a companion website offering additional historical debate & critical discussion to complement specific parts of the text; key points to remember for each chapter; a variety of essay questions & exercises; & other resources to enhance the learning experience Eminently clear & approachable History of Africa remains the essential text for anyone with an interest in this remarkable continent & its fascinating past

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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 In the second part of his fascinating series TV historian & archaeologist Neil Oliver (Coast & A History of Scotland) tells the story of Britain before & during the Roman occupation The series traces the development of Britain from 1000 BC to 400 AD It shows how a thriving Iron Age Britain became part of the Roman Empire heralding an era of luxury for some & harsh subjugation for many; it reveals how Celtic communities survived north of Hadrian’s Wall & around the fringes of the island & examines how a new Romano-British culture emerged from the bitter struggle for Britannia ...

From the age of dinosaurs to the Roman invasion this book tells the story of this vast & exciting period of British history It describes when & how people first came to Britain &

Includes:: information on the Bronze Age Iron Age Celts & the mysteries of Stonehenge Full of facts illustrations photographs maps & timelines

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This is the history of the Romans in Britain from Julius Caesar's first invasions & Boudicca's rebellion to the founding of Roman London & the building of Hadrian's Wall It is full of detailed illustrations dramatic artwork reconstructions photographs of Roman mosaics statues & other artefacts It

Includes:: links to websites to find out more information via the Usborne Quicklinks Website

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Features six episodes which explore the history of Broadway In ' Syncopated City 1919-1933' the new freedom brought about by the end of prohibition is explored Episodes also include ' Give My Regards To Broadway 1893-1927' 'I Got Plenty O' Nuttin 1929-1942' ' What A Beautiful Mornin' ' Tradition 1959-1979' & ' Putting It Together 1980-Present' ...

In this lively & up-to-date analysis of the history of film David Parkinson traces the evolution of the moving image from the earliest shadow shows to the digital film-making of the 21st century Engaging text is supplemented by 156 illustrations to give a stimulating account of both aesthetic & technical changes in film since its invention A new final chapter maps developments in form & technology across the world from the mid-1990s to today examining experiments in three-dimensionality the revival of animation & the democratization of film-making following the digital revolution Well-known films such as Slumdog Millionaire House of Flying Daggers & The Lord of the Rings trilogy are considered alongside lesser-known releases placing each film within the broader context of cinematic history Alongside the film trends in the US UK France & Germany Parkinson highlights the best work to have emerged globally from Poland & the Czech Republic to Iran & Israel from India & South Africa to China Korea Mexico & New Zealand With a fully updated glossary & bibliography History of Film continues to be the definitive survey of this most dynamic & popular art form ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Story of the Red Arrows For over 40 years the Red Arrows have been thrilling crowds at air shows both across the UK & internationally Through fantastic archive & display footage we tell the story of the Red Arrows from their beginnings in 1964 right through to today Story of the Spitfire The instantly recognisable Supermarine Spitfire is one of the most famous fighter aircraft used in the Battle of Britain in 1940 Had they not been there the outcome of the Battle of Britain could have turned out very different Ever wanted to know more about the amazing feat of engineering that potentially changed the course of World War II? Then this is the DVD for you! Great British Aircraft From the first aircraft they produced to the impressive array of military aircraft & bombers & the incredible productions today the British have always played a very important role in the aeronautic industry From military bombers first developed in WWI to the first flight of the Concorde in 1969 we are now in the designers golden age & witness the production of incredible engineering feats such as the Airbus A380 a double deck wide body four engine jet airliner jointly developed by European countries including the United Kingdom Also

Includes:: The Story of Boeing

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