Throughout history soldiers have known that they run the daily risk of being killed in action for their country. When you are stationed on the front line it is an ever-present danger. Hence for more than three centuries soldiers have been writing farewell letters to be read in the event of their death
- a last link with that person & a voice from beyond the grave. If Youre Reading This brings together a collection of these letters through history. Starting with the Napoleonic Wars & concluding with Iraq & Afghanistan the book not only reveals farewell letters from soldiers of all ranks & nationalities but tells a potted history of each individual soldier & his or her story. Where possible the book will also explore the reaction & impact of those letters on the family who received them. Historically these letters have been an opportunity to express feelings facts & instructions but overwhelmingly theyre a message of love to those who are left behind. If Youre Reading This promises to be a poignant timely & ultimately uplifting book which gets to the human heart & real voice of warfare.
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This is the quirky original & deliciously dark sequel to the hilarious The Name of This Book is Secret." Proud new members of the top-secret Terces Society Cass & Max-Ernest can't wait for their first mission. & no sooner have they decoded a message hidden in Cass' shopping list than they are kidnapped by their dastardly enemies the Midnight Sun discover the whereabouts of the mysterious & powerful Sound Prism & find themselves in a race against time to track down the homunculus
- a monstrous manmade creature with a terrible insatiable hunger who guards the secret of eternal life...and is known to his friends as Mr. Cabbage Face. Bursting with inventive characters & laugh-out-loud moments readers will be instantly hooked once more by the stylish storytelling of Pseudonymous Bosch."
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The easy way to get a grip on International Reporting Standards IFRS For Dummies is your complete introduction to IFRS & international accounting & balancing standards. Combining all the facts needed to understand this complex subject with useful examples this easy-to-read guide will have you on top of IFRS in no time. In plain English it helps you make sense of IRFS & your understanding of: what they are & where they apply; how to adopt IFRS for the first time; how IFRS affects the key components of your financial statements; how to disclose information in financial statements; & much more.* Covers what to do if you're applying IFRS for the first time* Explains complicated material in plain English* Helps you make sense of this principles-based set of standards that establish broad rules for financial reporting If you're an accountant student or trainee in need of accessible information on IRFS this hands-on friendly guide has you covered. ...

This highly respected & valued textbook has been the book of choice for Cambridge IGCSE students since its publication. This new edition complete with CD-ROM continues to provide comprehensive up-to-date coverage of the core & extended curriculum topics specified in the IGCSE Chemistry syllabus. The book is supported by a CD-ROM containing extensive revision & exam practice questions background information & reference material. ...

IGCSE English as a Second Language contains material specifically related to the examination offered by University of Cambridge International Examinations & aims to help students improve their answers & overall grade. Its clear explanations & extensive use of examples also make it extremely useful for students preparing for other advanced exams such as First Certificate in English (FCE) Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) & IGCSE First Language English. Attention is given to the importance of style & content together with accuracy & the correct use of different registers. Plus relevant grammar points are explained in easy-to-understand language & are supported by exam-related examples. ...

This updated & refreshed Revision Guide is the ideal companion to Edexcel's International GCSE Maths course (also known as the Edexcel Level 1 / Level 2 Certificate in the UK). Every topic is explained in a concise friendly style with a sprinkling of CGP humour to keep things interesting. Grade information is included to show the difficulty level of each topic & there are summary questions at the bottom of each page to test you on the important skills. & finally a unique code is printed in the book that gives you access to the free online digital version (which also

Includes:: fully worked answers to all the test questions in the book).

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This book is full of clear notes & worked examples for both the Foundation & Higher levels of the current Edexcel IGCSE Maths course. There are loads of tips & quick test questions on every topic to help you get ready for your exams. Its all explained in straightforward language with lots of diagrams & theres the odd joke thrown in to help break up the revision! ...

Ensure top marks & complete coverage with Collins' brand new IGCSE Maths course which is suitable for IGCSE Mathematics A & The Edexcel Level 1/ Level 2 Certificate in Mathematics. Provide rigour with thousands of tried & tested questions using international content & levels clearly labelled to aid transition from Foundation to Higher. * Endorsed by Edexcel * Ensure students are fully prepared for their exams with extensive differentiated practice exercises detailed worked examples & IGCSE past paper questions. * Stretch & challenge students with supplementary content for Higher level examinations & extension level questions highlighted on the page. * Emphasise the relevance of maths with features such as ' Why this chapter matters' which show its role in everyday life or historical development. * Develop problem solving with questions that require students to apply their skills often in real life international contexts. * Enable students to see what level they are working at & what they need to do to progress with Foundation & Higher levels signalled clearly throughout. * Encourage students to check their work with answers to all exercise questions at the back (answers to examination sections are available in the accompanying Teacher's Pack). ...

This book is packed with practice questions for students taking Edexcel International GCSE Maths or the Edexcel Level 1 / Level Certificate in Maths. It thoroughly covers all the topics at both Foundation & Higher levels for the current exams with a range of exercises to test your maths skills. The answers come in a separate book (9781847625564). Matching study notes & explanations are also available in the CGP Revision Guide (9781847625540). ...

This book is packed with practice questions for students taking the Edexcel IGCSE Maths course. It thoroughly covers all the topics at both Foundation & Higher levels for the current exams with a range of exercises to test your maths skills. The answers come in a separate book (9781847625564). Matching study notes & explanations are also available in the CGP Revision Guide (9781847625540). ...