This new edition

Includes:: brand new content on ethical & environmental issues with fully refreshed page layout

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This title delivers a highly visual approach to revision. Essential course content at General & Credit level is delivered for the five course units: Marketing; Finance; Human Resources; IT; & Operations. In addition a chapter dedicated to the Business at Work project provides valuable guidance & coursework support. Whilst the colour layout illustrations & tables improve recall & appeal to a variety of learning styles Top Tips & Quick Tests for every double page spread focus revision & expert exam advice shows students how to improve their grade. Contents Practical abilities * The PA project * Business@work
- the simulation * The to-do list * Tool bar summary * The SQA Practical Abilities examination Marketing * The market * Market research * Who are your customers? * The marketing mix
- product * The marketing mix
- price * The marketing mix
- promotion * The marketing mix
- place Operations * Operations in business * Stock * Factors of production * Production methods * Quality & distribution Information technology * Using computers to generate information * How ICT is used in business * Using ICT to communicate * The benefits & problems of ICT communication Human resources * Recruitment & selection * Choosing the right person for the job * The selection process * Working in business today * Staff appraisals * Interrelationships between employees & employers * Legislation affecting businesses * Changing patterns of employment Finance * Planning & controlling finance * Cash budgets & cash flow * Final accounts * Using final accounts * Analysing final accounts * Sources of finance Examination advice Glossary




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This updated edition of the established bestselling title for standard grade chemistry is now in full colour throughout. It remains the only text specifically written to match the requirements of standard grade & provides clear coverage of General & Credit level material. The authors have revised each chapter taking account of new developments such as in the field of fossil fuels. Other chapters have been updated where relevant for instance to reflect changes to the Relative Atomic Mass data. The chemical dictionary chapter has been enlarged to include more key words. New & up to date exam questions have been included together with homework & whole course questions at the end of the book. This edition

Includes:: answers to all the questions in the text; a without answers version is also available.

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This book is the ultimate colour revision guide to Standard Grade Computing. Clear accessible notes cover the key information that Standard Grade students really need to know in accessible double page topics. Quick Tests & Top Tips improve exam performance whilst the full colour illustrations & format appeal to a variety of learning styles. Contents Introduction * Studying & preparation Unit 1
- Computer applications * General purpose packages * Test your progress * Word processing * Test your progress * Spreadsheets * Databases * Test your progress * Graphics * Desk top publishing * Test your progress * Presentation & multimedia * Web page creation * Expert systems * Test your progress Unit 2
- Communications & networks * Electronic communication * LANs & WANs * The internet * Test your progress Unit 3
- Industrial & commercial applications * Commercial data processing * Test your progress * Industrial applications/automated systems * Test your progress Unit 4
- Computer systems * Hardware * Test your progress * System software * Operating systems * Test your progress * Low level machines * Test your progress Unit 5
- The exam & assessment * The syllabus & the exam * Skills in answering questions Exam-style questions & answers Glossary Index




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This title forms part of a major new series of Practice Papers for SQA exams. Designed to be used in class or for revision at home this brand new range of practice exam papers mirrors the actual SQA papers. It sets out to familiarise the student with exam layouts timing & question style. The questions are supported with fully worked answers that clearly explain how to understand & tackle each question how to reach the right answer & how to maximise marks in the final exam. Our Practice Papers can be used in two main ways. You can either work completely through each paper treating it as a timed practice-run for the final exam; or you can use the index of topic questions in order to find & focus on the topics that you particularly need to revise. The enhanced answer section for each Practice Paper is specifically designed to ensure you understand your course material as fully as possible. These sections will build confidence in answering exam questions
- they show exactly what the examiner is looking for & how you can set about getting those all important extra marks! Practical revision tips are also provided making the Practice Paper a one-stop shop for all revision needs! * Completely new practice papers available for the first time * Enhanced answer section supports learning by demonstrating how to arrive at the correct answer * Marking schemes allow you to see how marks are allocated which helps plan time effectively during the exam * Highly effective for use in class or for revision at home * Designed to look & feel just like an SQA exam paper to mirror the exam experience * Packed full of practical exam hints & tips * Choose whether to complete a whole paper or let the handy topic index allow you to focus on specific topics * The perfect revision tool for students wanting to practise exams questions & understand how to achieve the very best grade * Unlimited lifespan as papers are not year-dependent * Competitively priced to help stretch your budget!
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This popular title is perfect for use in class & as a revision tool to help students excel in their portfolios & written exams. Drawing Abilities Knowledge & Interpretation & Illustration & Presentation are covered in three comprehensive sections to enable students to acquire & develop skills & subject understanding necessary for success. A unit on Computer-Aided Graphics is also included to ensure students have a firm grasp of concepts involved. Clear explanations step-by-step instructions & extensive diagrams help students of all abilities to consolidate & develop classroom learning. In addition handy tips frequent worked examples at Credit level & homework tasks with answers allow students to monitor progress & work to improve performance in all areas to the best of their ability. ...

This title delivers a highly visual approach to exam revision to guide General & Credit students towards exam success. As well as clear notes & guidance on course requirements & coursework production the colourful format & illustrations engage readers & bring the subject to life. A new topic area is presented on each double page spread for manageable revision & the accompanying Quick Tests & Top Tips help students to focus & improve their question response. Whilst content covers General level course requirements icons highlight Credit material to keep revision relevant & let students concentrate on exactly what they need to know in order to succeed. ...

The Standard Guide to Grading British Coins" is the ' Where's wear' of British numismatics! The first book of its kind
- a detailed
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BRAND NEW QUESTIONS! 11+ Practice Papers prepare children for the secondary school selection tests. This pack focuses on the Standard Maths test & mirrors the real tests in both format & level. * Contains practice tests for focused preparation * Identifies areas of weakness & strength *
Includes: detailed parental notes
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BRAND NEW QUESTIONS! 11+ Practice Papers prepare children for the secondary school selection tests. This pack focuses on the Standard Maths test & mirrors the real tests in both format & level. / Contains practice tests for focused preparation / Identifies areas of weakness & strength /
Includes: detailed parental notes
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