Aimed at higher-ability pupils this book offers a lively communicative approach to modern languages underpinned by a clear grammatical foundation. It should develop pupils use & understanding of French by providing staightforward explanations of the way that the language works & providing a stimulating introduction to the culture of France & French-speaking countries around the world. A strong emphasis is placed on teaching pupils correct pronunciation from the start. Explanations of how to pronounce French sounds & models of French pronunciation are accompanied by regular practice activities throughout the book that can be completed as homework & cover work. Short two-page units show pupils exactly what is required of them & mini-tests are included half-way through each module so that pupils can check their own progress. There is also plenty of scope for individual work in the A toi" & " Grammaire" sections with numerous reading & writing activities." ...

This book offers a lively communicative approach to modern languages underpinned by a clear grammatical foundation for pupils with a lower ability. It should develop pupils' use & understanding of French by providing staightforward explanations of the way that the language works & providing a stimulating introduction to the culture of France & French-speaking countries around the world. A strong emphasis is placed on teaching pupils correct pronunciation from the start. Explanations of how to pronounce French sounds & models of French pronunciation are accompanied by regular practice activities throughout the book that can be completed as homework & cover work. Short two-page units show pupils exactly what is required of them & mini-tests are included half-way through each module so that pupils can check their own progress. There is also plenty of scope for individual work in the A toi" & " Grammaire" sections with numerous reading & writing activities." ...

Expo pour l' Ecosse" is the first French series for Scottish schools at S1 & S2 (ages 12-14). We expect that the vast majority of Scottish schools to look at copies of the Pupil Book
- & for many to adopt it as their French course. There is one book for S1 & differentiated books in S2: " Vert" for lower-ability pupils & " Rouge" for higher-ability pupils. These Pupil Books are part of the only course which is developed specifically for S1 & S2 French
- which will make them extremely popular with teachers. It builds up pupils' grammar & language learning skills. It provides lots of fun tasks which pupils can do on their own. It provides a real flavour of French culture
- a feature which teachers & students love!"


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When an early morning call wakes Vicky from the arms of her dream man reality had better be worth it
- & it is. A tipster tells
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That night he did something so controversial that hed rather be suspected of murder than tell anyone what he was really doing. What could possibly be worse than that? Trainee journalist Annika Bengtzon has secured a summer placement at Swedens biggest tabloid newspaper. Shes desperate for this to be her big break although manning the tip-off phoneline isnt quite what she had in mind... Until a caller tells her that the naked body of a young woman has been found in a nearby cemetery. As she pieces together details of the young womans life Annika stumbles across video footage that places the main suspect hundreds of miles from the crime scene right at the time of the murder. Are the police looking for the wrong man? There is suddenly far more at stake here than Annikas career & the more questions she asks the more she leaves herself dangerously exposed. ...

President whistleblower crusader. Exposure" is the story of how Michael Woodford exposed the dark heart of Olympus. When Michael Woodford was made President & CEO of Olympus he became the first Westerner ever to climb the ranks of one of Japan's corporate icons. Then his dream job turned into a nightmare. He learned about a series of bizarre mergers & acquisitions deals totalling $1.7 billion
- a scandal which if exposed threatened to bring down the entire company. He turned to his fellow executives but was met with hostility & a cover-up. Within weeks he was fired in a boardroom coup that shocked the international business world. As rumours emerged of Yakuza (mafia) involvement in the scandal Woodford fled Japan in fear of his life. He went straight to the press
- becoming the first CEO of a multinational to blow the whistle on his own company. " Exposure" is a deeply personal memoir that reads like a thriller. As Woodford himself puts it 'I thought I was going to run a health-care & consumer electronics company but found I had walked into a John Grisham novel.' " Tells his tale like a thriller. A fine book by a fine man who did the right thing". (" The Times"). "A brilliantly gripping book with a great hero at its heart". (" Evening Standard"). Michael Woodford grew up in Liverpool & joined Olympus as a medical equipment salesman rising through the ranks to run its UK MEA & European businesses. In April 2011 he was appointed President & COO of the Olympus Corporation
- the first Western 'salary-man' to rise through the ranks to the top of a Japanese giant. That October he was made CEO but only two weeks later was dismissed after querying inexplicable payments approaching $2 billion. He was named Business Person of the Year 2011 by the " Sunday Times" the " Independent" & the " Sun" & won the " Financial Times" Arcelor-Mittal Award for Boldest Businessperson of the Year. He lives in London with his wife & two teenage children."


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By 1914 the broader concept of Expressionism" permeated German culture at many levels. It flourished in metropolitan culture but was marked by a profound ambivalence towards modern life. In this text Behr explores themes of opposition & the practice of various communities." ...

An increasingly popular craft trend receives awe-inspiring treatment by a major artist. Alisa Golden has created a spectacular guide sure to enlighten both beginners & more advanced students. She provides invaluable teaching on structure
- which is where newcomers will focus their energies first
- as well as design & content for those who already have some experience. From measuring & scoring to folding & cutting from tools for bookbinding to useful media for writing & image-making there's a rich store of information
- & a wonderfully wide range of projects too. Make accordion & flag books including miniature volumes; side bindings with cross stitching or laced edges; sewn signatures; portfolios; pop-ups & other creative styles.


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Alls fair in love & revenge! Jesse Moriartys whole life has been about one thing
- making sure her father pays for the pain he
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This book meets the needs of all students following the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) syllabus for IGCSE Extended Mathematics. Updated for the most recent syllabus it provides complete content coverage with thousands of practice questions in an attractive & engaging format for both native & non-native speakers of English. The book is easy-to-use with an accessible format of worked examples & practice questions. Each book is accompanied by a free CD which provides a wealth of support for students such as hundreds of additional homework questions self-assessment checklists revision & examination tips & examiner comments. An accompanying Teacher's Guide & Revision Guide are also available. Endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. ...