Set in the last century against a tropical landscape & the ever-present sea A High Wind in Jamaica tells the story of a family of English children who on being sent by their parents back to England from Jamaica fall into the hands of pirates. As this voyage of innocence continues the events which unfold begin to take on a savagely detached & haunting quality. ...

This title presents the advanced techniques most productive workouts & life-transforming personal philosophies of bodybuilding legend Mike Mentzer. Whatever your level of fitness you can kick your muscles
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Focusing on the exam skills needed to achieve top marks in Higher Administration this Grade Booster is packed with revision & exam advice hints & tips for maximising marks & guidance on how to tackle different question types. It also provides sample answers with commentary so that students can see how & where marks are earned. Clearly explains the exam structure & timing so that students know what to expect in the exam Provides sample answers that demonstrate how marks can be gained Covers both theory-based & ICT-based questions & offers guidance on how to tackle both Helps students to develop their exam skills ...

Higher Biology 2nd Edition is an updated full-colour version of the bestselling textbook New Higher Biology & offers comprehensive coverage of the Higher Biology syllabus. Each section of the book matches a unit of the course & each chapter matches a content area. Opportunities for students to demonstrate problem solving skills & develop practical abilities are presented throughout the book & summaries of the key facts & concepts provide excellent opportunities for consolidation & revision. The most recent syllabus amendments are incorporated & the re-designed full colour presentation ensures an enhanced & motivating learning experience for students. A without answers version of the text is also available. ...

Covers all three sections of the exam
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Comprehensively covers all key course content Engaging & informative illustrations throughout Clear concise sections & layout break revision down into manageable units Top Tips & Revision Questions help pupils prepare for the exam Popular Success Guide format now expanded to Higher level Clear & accessible style reinforces key concepts & aids learning Links between topics clearly explained so that pupils can transfer & apply knowledge Aimed specifically at pupils who could benefit from extra help in making the transition to Higher ...

John Birds approach based on numerous worked examples & interactive problems is ideal for students from a wide range of academic backgrounds & can be worked through at the students own pace. Basic mathematical theories are explained in a straightforward manner being supported by practical engineering examples & applications in order to ensure that readers can relate theory to practice. The extensive & thorough topic coverage makes this an ideal text for a range of university degree modules foundation degrees & HNC/D units. Now in its sixth edition Higher Engineering Mathematics" is an established textbook that has helped many thousands of students to gain exam success. It has been updated to maximise the books suitability for first year engineering degree students & those following foundation degrees. This book also caters specifically for the engineering mathematics units of the Higher National Engineering schemes from Edexcel. As such it

Includes:: the core unit Analytical Methods for Engineers & two specialist units Further Analytical Methods for Engineers & Engineering Mathematics both of which are common to the electrical/electronic engineering & mechanical engineering pathways. For ease of reference a mapping grid is included that shows precisely which topics are required for the learning outcomes of each unit. The book is supported by a suite of free web downloads: Introductory-level algebra
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- 640 pages featuring worked solutions for 1 000 of the further problems & exercises in the book. Unique in introducing higher mathematical concepts from an engineering perspective ensuring that readers understand what they need to do in order to turn theory into practice this title is fully mapped to BTEC Higher National Engineering & Foundation Degree unit specifications. Free instructors manual available online & contains worked solutions & a suggested mark scheme."




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Written & presented in an accessible manner Higher English Success Guide contains all the essential course knowledge needed to pass your exam. Containing Top Tips Quick tests & advice on the new writing portfolio it ensures that your revision is effective & focused. Higher English Success Guide covers the course content in an accessible & engaging way. Topics are broken down into manageable sections & key concepts are clearly explained. Advice is given on the exam structure & the new writing portfolio & Top Tips help prepare you for the final exam. Quick Tests help you to track your progress & grow your confidence. ...

Close Reading for Higher English offers guidance in one of the most important areas of Higher English. Close Reading contributes to 50% of marks in the final examination yet some students believe that it is a skill that can not be practised! This book written by two experienced teachers & examiners shows that such practice offers the best chance of success & demonstrates that close reading for Higher English is a skill that can be acquired & enhanced. It introduces the basic terms & concepts that lie behind success (with guidance on interpretation of questions & targeting answers); then offers a section on examples of Comparative Evaluation (the Questions on both Passages) an area that is often a source of difficulty for many candidates; followed by six practice papers for exam preparation. A separate photocopiable book of suggested answers is available for teacher reference offering extremely detailed marking instructions that highlight where students can gain
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This brand new title explores the historical cultural & literary contexts in which popular works for the Higher course were written. It explains & demonstrates the use of structure narrative technique characterisation & symbolism in understanding & analysing text. The exercises provided help to develop students critical appreciation & the worked examples & case-study notes aid student preparation & revision. ...