Hailed as a Thoreau for the twenty-first century" Mac Arthur Fellow Carl Safina takes us on a tour of the natural world in the course of a year spent divided between his home on the shore of eastern Long Island & on his travels to the four points of the compass. As he witnesses a natural year in an unnatural world he shows how the problems of the environment are linked to questions of social justice & the politics of greed & in asking difficult questions about our finite world his answers provide hope." ...

Eddie Carbone is a longshoreman & a straightforward man with a strong sense of decency & of honour. For Eddie it's a privilege to take in his wife's cousins straight off the boat from Italy. But as his niece begins to fall for one of them it's clear that it's not just as Eddie claims that he's too strange too sissy too careless for her but that something bigger deeper is wrong & wrong inside Eddie in a way he can't face. Something which threatens the happiness of their whole family. ...

' Heinemann Plays' offers contemporary drama & new editions of classic plays. The series has been developed to support classroom teaching & to meet the requirements of Key Stages 3 & 4. The plays are ideal for classroom reading & performance; many have large casts & an equal mix of parts for boys & girls. Each play

Includes:: strategies & activities to introduce & use the plays in the classroom. A View From the Bridge" tells the story of Eddie Carbone who agrees to shelter his wife's cousins who are seeking refuge in New York as illegal immigrants. Trouble begins when his wife's niece is attracted to Eddie's younger brother. There are 13 parts ten of which are male & three female."

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Letts Explore contain a thorough analysis of the plot & structure of key examination texts. GCSE A View from the Bridge helps students to fully understand the text in detail. In addition to helping prepare for the exam this handy literature guide covers the literature as well as how students will be tested in the exam. * Gives in-depth exploration of characters & themes *
Includes: tips guidance & quizzes to reinforce knowledge * Contain key"ations from the texts
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NEW FOR 2011 Everything you need to know do & say to get the grade you want! Now in full colour updated for the new GCSE & available in a new student-friendly size York Notes for GCSE is now easier to use easier to read so it's easier than ever to get top marks. Written by examiners & teachers to give you an expert understanding of the text you're studying York Notes has the most in-depth coverage & analysis of everything from themes & contexts to characters plots & language. You'll get the low-down on everything you'll need to demonstrate how well you understand the text & write the best essays. There are sample answers essay plans & specialist guidance on understanding the questions you'll be asked in an exam together with an array of handy"es checklists study tips grade boosters & revision activities to help you learn revise efficiently & remember everything you'll need to write the very best answers. It's the ultimate guide to revision & exam success. For over 25 years York Notes has been helping GCSE students just like you achieve the very best grade they can in their exam. So if you're looking for straightforward easy-to-use advice on how to boost your grades to the next level York Notes for GCSE is the only guide you're going to need. ...

This novel will open your eyes & break your heart. It is the story of Emma's two brothers: the one who died five years ago & the one who left home on the day of the funeral & never came back. It is the story of Emma's parents who have been keeping the truth from her & from each other. It is the story of Emma herself caught in the middle & trying to work out how everything fell apart. It is a story you will want to talk about & one you will never forget. ...

Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars is a complete guide to practical astronomy written for beginners intermediate-level astronomers & even people who have not yet turned their gaze to the night sky. The required observing equipment to get the full value from this book is no more than a pair of regular 10 x 50 binoculars but even more can be seen with a small astronomical telescope. This comprehensive introduction to astronomy & practical observing is far more than a guide to what can be seen in the night sky through binoculars. It introduces the reader to some basic (and some not-so-basic) astronomical concepts & discusses the stars & their evolution the planets nebulae & distant galaxies. There is a guide to selecting & using binoculars for astronomy as well as a getting ready to observe section containing invaluable practical hints & tips. The second part of the book is an extraordinarily complete atlas & guide to the night sky down to 30 N (covering all the USA & Europe). It is illustrated with superb & sometimes beautiful amateur astronomical photographs detailed maps (down to 5th magnitude) descriptions & data on all astronomical objects of interest. ...

Dead bodies are piling up for Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel. Usually when a serial killer is on the loose the pressure would be building to find the perpetrator but the victims are all hardened criminals themselves. The national media can't believe their luck with an apparent vigilante on the streets while Jessica's new boss seems grateful someone else is doing their job for them. But things aren't so straightforward when forensics matches blood from the apparent killer to a man already behind bars. ...

Dead bodies are piling up for Detective Sergeant Jessica Daniel. Usually when a serial killer is on the loose the pressure would be building to find the perpetrator but the victims are all hardened criminals themselves. The national media can't believe their luck with an apparent vigilante on the streets while Jessica's new boss seems grateful someone else is doing their job for them. But things aren't so straightforward when forensics matches blood from the apparent killer to a man already behind bars. ...

Fight the Beasts Fear the Magic! Join the hero Tom on a high-action adventure with terrible Beasts & deadly danger! Six new Evil Beasts have been sent to destroy the Good Beasts of Avantia! Tom & his faithful companion Elenna must hunt down the invaders & destroy them. If he fails the kingdom will face ruin death & destruction. ...