There is a significant difference between designing a new algorithm proving its correctness & teaching it to an audience. When teaching algorithms the teacher's main goal should be to convey the underlying ideas & to help the students form correct mental models related to the algorithm. This process can often be facilitated by using suitable metaphors. This work provides a set of novel metaphors identified & developed as suitable tools for teaching many of the classic textbook" algorithms taught in undergraduate courses worldwide. Each chapter provides exercises & didactic notes for teachers based on the authors' experiences when using the metaphor in a classroom setting." ...

This is a book designed to help teachers understand English grammar & explain it to their students. Each chapter focuses on a problematic area for example ' Articles' ' Conditionals' & ' Direct & indirect speech' &

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The perfect grounding for students intending to take their studies to a more advanced level Explaining Physics" contains all the essential concepts required by students studying Physics within any Key Stage 4 science course. " Explaining Physics" emphasizes the applications & social effects of physics & extends its treatment of energy & electronics. The features are: introductory page to each unit to bring out the relevance of the material to everyday life; simple questions at the end of each unit to consolidate learning; & helpful revision summary." ...

If you read the papers youd think that the only girls to get hooked are from dysfunctional families. But what happened to me could happen to anyone. Your child your sister your friend
- even yourself if you are young & naive enough like I was Emma was just 13 when her happy childhood came crashing down. A nice girl from a good home she had no idea the young lads she & her friends met every Saturday in the shopping mall werent all they seemed. The boys were part of an organised child sexual exploitation gang targeting innocent young girls grooming them for prostitution. Captivated by the ring leader & the alcohol & drugs he freely handed round Emma didnt see the first brutal rape coming. From that moment her life was never her own. Emma found herself drawn into a trap of degradation & violence frightened for her life & not knowing where to turn. But Exploited" is also the story of how she found the courage & inner strength to risk everything & escape. " Exploited" is an updated edition of Emmas book " The End of My World"
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I decided to run away. There simply wasnt anything else to do. Here at last is Moominpappas promised life story
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Create your own picture book as you learn about life in this exciting city London. The Explore London: The Ultimate Sticker Book" is ideal for decorating your own books or for project work at school. This activity book makes learning fun. Create your own picture book as you find out about life in London from what to see on a River Thames cruise to visiting Londons great sporting venues at Wimbledon & Wembley. Read the captions in the booklet & using the labels beside each sticker choose the image that best fits in the space available. Dont forget that your stickers can be stuck down & peeled off again. Some of this content is taken from the " Ultimate Sticker Guide: London"." ...

At 5895 metres (nearly 4 miles) above sea level the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth that a walker can reach. Success is not guaranteed because each persons response to rapid altitude gain is different. But you can improve your chances by a wise choice of route & itinerary by thorough preparation & by taking care of yourself on the mountain. The author provides information & advice about how to choose your route; how to prepare & what to pack; how to prevent & manage altitude sickness; full descriptions of Marangu Machame & Rongai routes; background on Tanzania wildlife & Mount Meru; & map flap showing all ascent routes. The book has over 60 colour photographs opens flat & is printed on waterproof paper. ...

Interest in tracing your family's past has never been stronger & with the full release of the 1911 census & the ongoing digitisation of records in the UK it has never been easier to start your search for your ancestors. This updated edition of an acclaimed guide to family history has been fully updated & revised to cover all the latest developments while retaining the fascinating historical background that makes it invaluable to anyone researching their family's prosperity professions & location through the generations. This practical highly illustrated & informative book explains how to gather clues from your family explore archives search the internet & create your own family tree. Consultants: Mary Castelyn Peter Christian David Kynaston Marjorie Moore John Rowlands & Sheila Rowlands. ...

Explorer is an exciting anthology of short graphic works by established artists & innovative newcomers in the comic & animation fields who have each created a unique story on a central theme: a mysterious box & the marvels or mayhem inside. Collected & edited by Kazu Kibuishi these well-written beautifully illustrated stories reflect a range of styles from the humerous to the fantastic. Explorer will appeal to young adult readers already in 4ouch with the comics world & warmly invite in the more reluctant readers of this age group. ...

This is an epic visual guide to the most intrepid explorers in history. Written in association with the RGS Explorers" brings you stories of great courage spirit & endurance & opens your eyes to how these expeditions have shaped the course of human history. Set out into the unknown with 80 of the world's greatest explorers & discover what motivated them to risk everything in pursuit of discovery. With a foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes undoubtedly one of the greatest living explorers & an introduction from Michael Palin President of the RGS " Explorers" features the personal stories & first hand accounts of the people whose courage opened frontiers turned voids into maps connected cultures & added to humankind's knowledge of the world. Featuring exclusive never-before-seen photography from the RGS archive rare maps & specially-commissioned artworks " Explorers" will appeal to all those who love the thrill of travel & exploration & want to experience the triumphs & tragedies of real-life adventure. " Explorers" has been reissued in compact format to mark 100 years since Scott & his team reached the South Pole on 17 January 1912." ...