Chemical calculations account for 25% of available examination maks in Advanced Higher Chemistry (as offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority) & the first part of this book explains background theory as well as worked examples & problems (with answers provided) to give valuable practice in this area of the examination. The second part of the book deals with the twelve Prescribed Practical Activities (PPAs) in the syllabus. Each piece of experimental work is described briefly & clearly but with all key aspects of theory & technique fully explained. Study questions (including calculations with numerical answers proided) are included to help students understand this work both in execution & in revison for the examination. ...

This updated edition of Advanced Higher Maths Practice Papers is appropriate for the most recent syllabus amendments & gives examination candidates the chance to develop & practise the necessary skills required for sitting Units 1 2 & 3 as well as offering practice unit tests & preliminary examination materials. Questions have been re-ordered & some have been replaced by new questions all of which amendments make the new edition match the current syllabus more precisley. Regular & sytematic practice is an essential ingredient of success especially in mathematics examinations
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If you paid attention to Homework for Grown-ups" you should hopefully now have a grasp of the basics: know your chiasmus from your zeugma your obliques from your acutes & your Anne of Cleves from your Anne Boleyn. Now sit up straight & get your jotters & pencils out because E Foley & B Coates are back to steer you through some of the more complicated elements of the curriculum & beyond. " Advanced Homework for Grown-ups" will revisit & refresh the core subjects of Maths English Science Geography History & Classics in a little more depth. This time amongst other topics they tackle logarithms unlock the secrets of semantics & explore the Agrarian Revolution with a mix of really useful information & entertainingly esoteric material. In addition new subjects enter the timetable: Music Modern Languages Economics Politics Philosophy & Psychology as well as Design & Drama. Packed with fun practical exercises & of course examination papers for the competitive " Advanced Homework for Grown-ups" will be the perfect gift." ...

The Wordsworth Advanced Learners Dictionary is unique in that it combines the elements of thesaurus usage guide lexicon & historical survey in one volume. As well as the usual features of a dictionary this book

Includes:: expository panels which present a point of usage the history of the word the area of vocabulary or the nuances of a definition. As David Crystal says of the book in his Introduction The test quite simply is to open it at any page & see if you can stop yourself browsing. I couldnt. The surprising origins of words & phrases such as Beefeaters between the devil & the deep blue sea & the disease named after a shepherd in an Italian poem mean that The Wordsworth Advanced Learners Dictionary is of enormous use to both foreign students & to those whose mother tongue is English.

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Core Maths C3+C4" is part of a brand new series of books that match the AQA specifications for Maths A-level to be first taught in September 2004. The book has been produced in collaboration with a Senior Examiner to ensure complete & authoritative coverage of the Pure Core 3 & Pure Core 4 modules. It contains all the pure maths that students need to know for the second half of an A-level." ...

Mechanics M2" is part of a brand new series of books that match the AQA specifications for Maths A-level to be first taught from September 2004. The book has been produced in consultation with a Senior Examiner to ensure complete & authoritative coverage of the Mechanics 2 module. It contains all the mechanics that students need to know for A-level Mathematics or for the second year of an A-level." ...

Current comprehensive & designed to maximize clarity of the concepts students need to know longtime best seller Nutrition & Human Metabolism 6/e International Edition" delivers its signature quality content in a student-friendly presentation. This respected market leader is accessible with relevant examples illustrations applications tables & figures to emphasize key concepts. The authors have thoroughly updated the art for this edition by adding several new figures & improving accuracy & clarity of the existing ones. This text continues to set the standard through the authors ability to clearly & accurately explain even the most complex metabolic processes & concepts. Its the only book written for undergraduates that consistently stays at that level. Providing thorough & detailed coverage the text equips students with a solid understanding of digestion absorption & metabolism of fat protein & carbohydrates. It covers the biochemistry of vitamins minerals & energy nutrients. It also examines the structure & function of water-soluble & fat-soluble vitamins & their regulatory role in metabolism looks at electrolyte & fluid balance & covers the role of nutrition in the development or exacerbation of chronic disease. With " Nutrition & Human Metabolism 6/e International Edition" students will be well prepared to continue their studies in the field of nutrition." ...

This Elsevier title is a Pageburst product which provides you with the printed volume plus an e-book. Pageburst (formerly Evolve e Books) means that you can quickly search the entire book make notes add highlights & study more efficiently. Buying other Pageburst titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the e Books will work together on your electronic bookshelf so that you can search across your entire electronic library. Advanced Operative Dentistry: A Practical Approach" is a brand new volume that addresses the use of fixed prosthodontics in a single handy reference source. Prepared by editors & contributors of international renown this volume places unique emphasis on the biological basis of effective treatment planning by describing the diagnosis aetiology risk assessment & preventive management of diseases & disorders & how these factors are integral to predictable long-term patient outcomes. " Advanced Operative Dentistry: A Practical Approach" also gives clear advice on the selection & use of modern dental materials & describes how teeth are prepared
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If you are interested in developing techniques for using Corels Painter Advanced Painter Techniques is full of the authors compelling digital paintings with instructions on how you too can create similar effects. You will gain an understanding of the method reasons techniques & thought processes behind each detailed image & how they can be adapted to suit your own artistic process. If you have been searching for a resource that contains advanced painter techniques & shows you the tools & the theories that drive their use this book is your ultimate resource. ...

Written by experienced authors & members of the Editorial Board of the I.O.P." " Advanced Physics" maintains the rigors of physics at the highest levels in a style that makes it accessible to a wide range of students. It is increasingly acknowledged that many of the problems students experience with A-Level Physics are associated with the mathematics involved. " Advanced Physics" deals with the problem head-on with full support for mathematics in physics. Maths boxes have been created within the text to pull out the mathematics needed to grasp a particular concept. A complete appendix at the end of the book has also been added to offer the extra mathematical support needed. The key points are: objectives stated clearly at the beginning of every spread; full color illustrations; & graduated questions & practice." ...