Ensure students are fully prepared for A Level Maths with practice in essential & tricky topics such as algebra. Revisit areas that may not have been studied recently due to modular courses to fill gaps in knowledge & make links. Prepare students for some of the skills required at A Level with a focus on applications of mathematics. Written by an experienced A Level author who is a practising A Level teacher Collins Bridging GCSE & A Level Mathematics is an ideal resource to be used in the classroom or for independent study. Similar in structure to Collins Maths revision guides the Bridging GCSE & A Level Maths Student Book is split into an explanation section & a practice section. * Identify & understand the transition from GCSE to AS Level Maths with ' What you should already know' objectives & ' What you will learn' objectives at the start of each topic * Get a head start on your AS Level Maths with introductions to key Core 1 Maths topics for all exam boards (AQA OCR & Edexcel) * Boost your understanding with worked examples which include extra guidance in the form of ' Handy hint' ' Checkpoint' 'AS Alert!' & ' Common error' boxes * Reinforce & build on your maths to fully prepare you for AS Level with worked examples & plenty of practice questions from B-A* at GCSE Level extending to AS Level * Think & draw on different areas of maths with investigations at the end of some topics * Check your progress with answers to Maths practice questions at the back of the book * Test your understanding of the maths you've covered with the tear-out practice exam paper ...

Bridging the GAAP: Recent Advances in Finance & Accounting" aims to promote a stronger interface between researchers in accounting & finance that will enhance the understanding of the similarities & differences between these two fields. Such dialog will also acquaint researchers in each area with significant recent advances in the other area & will enable a cross fertilization of thoughts from which both can significantly benefit. This consolidates the efforts to bridge the gap between finance & accounting by looking at diverse topics in accounting & finance & providing interesting points of view on different topics. Most of the chapters concentrate on the topic of fair value accounting & on the question of the extent to which accounting reflects the financial situation of a firm. This book combines new developments in the area of theoretical finance & accounting & the convergence of these two approaches to better serve investors & the general public." ...

Helps to ease the transition between school/college & university mathematics by (re)introducing readers to a range of topics that they will meet in the first year of a degree course in the mathematical sciences refreshing their knowledge of basic techniques & focussing on areas that are often perceived as the most challenging. Each chapter starts with a Test Yourself" section so that readers can monitor their progress & readily identify areas where their understanding is incomplete. A range of exercises complete with full solutions makes the book ideal for self-study." ...

The timeless classic on drawing human figures is back! Following impressive runs by Sterling's previous editions comes a new redesigned version of George W. Bridgman's landmark work. It combines six well-known books by the celebrated artist & lecturer who taught figure & anatomy drawing for many years at New York City's Art Students League. This edition preserves Bridgman's lessons & original sketches but now features a nostalgic eye-catching cover that distinguishes it from the competition. In its sleek new format this comprehensive guide will certainly continue its reign as one of the premier figure-drawing publication of all time. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

The worlds fascination with Bond is unstoppable. James Bond is the greatest British fictional hero of the post-war era. He also has a huge following in the US
- & around the world
- as a legendary Cold War warrior & now as a daredevil able to take on the villains of the post-Cold War world. The Bond books are all in print. Today Sebastian Faulks is writing new stories while Charlie Higson is writing childrens versions. In this comprehensive guide to Ian Fleming the books the films & the world that was created out of 007" Nigel Cawthorne uncovers Bonds allure. It comes with special sections on the main characters
- Q M the Bond Girls & the women who first inspired them; the cars & the incomparable baddies. It will be the ideal gift for fans & aficionados alike & will be published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of " Doctor No"; the new film is scheduled for autumn 2012."


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This is an accessible & entertaining journey through the life times & work of the Bard
- Enigma Master of language. Is he the greatest
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The story of the ancient Greeks is one of the most improbable success stories in world history. A small group of people inhabiting a country poor in resources & divided into hundreds of quarreling states created one of the most remarkable civilizations. Comprehensive & balanced A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics Society & Culture Second Edition is a shorter version of the authors' highly successful Ancient Greece: A Political Social & Cultural History Second Edition (OUP 2008). Four leading authorities on the classical world offer a lively & up-to-date account of Greek civilization & history in all its complexity & variety covering the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era & integrating the most recent research in archaeology comparative anthropology & social history. They show how the early Greeks borrowed from their neighbors but eventually developed a distinctive culture all their own one that was marked by astonishing creativity versatility & resilience. The authors go on to trace the complex & surprising evolution of Greek civilization to its eventual dissolution as it merged with a variety of other cultures. Using physical evidence from archaeology the written testimony of literary texts & inscriptions & anthropological models based on comparative studies this compact volume provides an account of the Greek world that is thoughtful & sophisticated yet accessible to students & general readers with little or no knowledge of Greece. Ideal for courses in Greek Civilization & Ancient Greek History A Brief History of Ancient Greece Second Edition offers a revised art program featuring more than 125 illustrations & 17 original maps along with a new 8-page full color photo insert. Numerous document boxes" provide primary source material & updated suggested readings provide students with additional resources. Also new to this edition key terms have been boldfaced at their first appearance & listed at the end of the chapter; each one is defined in the expanded glossary. & for the first time a Companion Website for students will accompany the text." ...

From the death of Richard III on Bosworth Field in 1485 to the execution of Charles I after the Civil Wars of 1642-48 England was transformed by two Dynasties. Firstly the Tudors who won the crown on the battlefield & changed both the nature of kingship but also the nation itself. England became a Protestant nation & began to establishment itself as a trading power; facing down impossible odds it defeated its enemies on land & sea. Yet after a century Elizabeth I died with no heir & the crown was passed to the Stuarts who were keen to remould the kingdom in their own image. Leading Historian Ronald Hutton brilliantly recreates the political landscape over this early modern period & shows how the modern nation was forged in these anxious transformative years. Combining skilful pen portraits of the leading figures culture economics & accounts of everyday life he reveals insights in this key era in our nation's story. This the second book in the four volume Brief History of Britain" which brings together some of the leading historians to tell our nation's story from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the present-day. Combining the latest research with accessible & entertaining story telling it is the ideal introduction for students & general readers." ...

From the Great Exhibition to the Credit Crunch
- the transformation of Britain from the worlds greatest nation to the present day.
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