This revision guide will help pupils achieve A* grades in GCSE & International GCSE English exams. Its purpose is to remind pupils of everything learnt in English lessons & to develop exam technique & the ability to write outstanding exam answers. The book takes pupils through the various skills required at this level giving examples of excellent answers & providing questions so that pupils can practise & consolidate what they have learnt & form a solid basis of knowledge to achieve A* grades. ...

Using his own drawings diagrams & photographs Trevor Yorke explains the history of the abbey & how it was used in the past. Divided into three parts the book charts the origins of the abbey examines the individual parts in detail & contains a time chart for dating abbeys. ...

Published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the Profumo scandal An English Affair is a sharp-focused snapshot of a nation on the brink of social revolution. Britain in 1963
- Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of a Conservative government dedicated to tradition hierarchy & above all old-fashioned morality. But a breakdown of social boundaries saw nightclub hostesses mixing with aristocrats & middle-class professionals dabbling in criminality. Meanwhile Cold War paranoia gripped the public imagination. The Profumo Affair was a perfect storm & when it broke it rocked the Establishment. In An English Affair the author of the critically-acclaimed Titainic Lives Richard Davenport-Hines brings Swinging London to life. The cast of players

Includes:: the familiar
- louche doctor Stephen Ward good-time girls Christine Keeler & Mandy Rice-Davies & Secretary for War John Profumo himself. But we also encounter the tabloid hacks property developers & hangers-on whose roles have until now never been fully revealed. Sex drugs class race chequebook journalism & the criminal underworld
- the Profumo Affair had it all. This is the story of how Sixties England cast off respectability & fell in love with scandal.




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Published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the Profumo scandal ' An English Affair' is a sharp-focused snapshot of a nation on the brink of social revolution. Britain in 1963
- Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of a Conservative government dedicated to tradition hierarchy & above all old-fashioned morality. But a breakdown of social boundaries saw nightclub hostesses mixing with aristocrats & middle-class professionals dabbling in criminality. Meanwhile Cold War paranoia gripped the public imagination. The Profumo Affair was a perfect storm & when it broke it rocked the Establishment. In ' An English Affair' the author of the critically-acclaimed ' Titainic Lives' Richard Davenport-Hines brings Swinging London to life. The cast of players

Includes:: the familiar
- louche doctor Stephen Ward good-time girls Christine Keeler & Mandy Rice-Davies & Secretary for War John Profumo himself. But we also encounter the tabloid hacks property developers & hangers-on whose roles have until now never been fully revealed. Sex drugs class race chequebook journalism & the criminal underworld
- the Profumo Affair had it all. This is the story of how Sixties England cast off respectability & fell in love with scandal.




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This brand new series features characters that children will love alongside vibrant photographic & illustrative artwork. Designed to entertain & engage children as they learn vital English skills at Key Stage 2 the book has an easy-to-use accessible format based on our best-selling Magical series. * Enchanted Forest map which can be completed with colourful award stickers * Brand new characters * Fun & fresh photographic & illustrative artwork * Easy-to-use layout * ' How to use this book section with parental advice ...

This book combines all the exercises activities & quick tests from our best-selling Make It Easy English books for Ages 10-11 in one great-value edition including stickers to reward learning! This book guides your child through each topic with: * clear examples to demonstrate the topic * step-by-step activities to progress ability * quick tests to check understanding * a progress chart & gold star rewards * colourful fun illustrations to engage your child. ...

This book is intended for use in the final year before the 11+ tests. The questions within it cover all the key skills that may be tested & reflect the question formats that will be used on the actual papers to help familiarise your child. * introduce key skills in a fun way at an early age * build skills & confidence through continuous progressive practice from age 6 to 11+ * a variety of question styles to ensure mastery of each skill * help to identify individual areas of strength & weakness. ...

This curriculum-based series is tailored to the level of individual pupils to build their confidence & learning ability. Each book covers the topics learned during Key Stage 2 with corresponding practice material all carefully created to suit each pupil's personal aptitude. Complements the popular KS2 Success Revision Guides & Workbooks! * Each topic is clearly & simply presented * Learning material & practice questions are positioned side-by-side * Integrated mark scheme highlights areas for further teaching * Top tips throughout give additional guidance * Key words help to build core vocabulary * Glossary quickly explains difficult words & phrases * Colour illustrations stimulate & reinforce learning ...

This curriculum-based series is tailored to the level of individual pupils to build their confidence & learning ability. Each book covers the topics learned during Key Stage 2 with corresponding practice material all carefully created to suit each pupil's personal aptitude. Complements the popular KS2 Success Revision Guides & Workbooks! * Each topic is clearly & simply presented * Learning material & practice questions are positioned side-by-side * Integrated mark scheme highlights areas for further teaching * Top tips throughout give additional guidance * Key words help to build core vocabulary * Glossary quickly explains difficult words & phrases * Colour illustrations stimulate & reinforce learning ...

This brand new series features characters that children will love alongside vibrant photographic & illustrative artwork. Designed to entertain & engage children as they learn vital English skills at Key Stage 1 the book has an easy-to-use accessible format based on our best-selling Magical series. * Enchanted Forest map which can be completed with colourful award stickers * Brand new characters * Fun & fresh photographic & illustrative artwork * Easy-to-use layout * How to use this book section with parental advice ...