Brian Mackness's Books

An illustrated guide containing directions for transforming sheets of paper into vampire bats, werewolves, warlocks, spiders, and ghosts also includes facts and myths about these creatures.

The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings is firmly established as the world's leading guide to recorded jazz, a mine of fascinating information and a source of insightful - often wittily trenchant - criticism. This is something rather different: Brian Morton (who taught American history at UEA) has picked out the 1000 best recordings that all jazz fans should have and shows how they tell the history of the music and with it the history of the twentieth century. He has completely revised his and Richard Cook's entries and reassessed each artist's entry for this book. The result is an endlessly browsable companion that will prove required reading for aficionados and jazz novices alike. 'It's the kind of book that you'll yank off the shelf to look up a quick fact and still be reading two hours later' Fortune 'Part jazz history, part jazz Karma Sutra with Cook and Morton as the knowledgeable, urbane, wise and witty guides ... This is one of the great books of recorded jazz; the other guides don't come close' Irish Times

A nostalgic look at British beers and breweries which have gone - but are far from forgotten

The goanna's ubiquity and sometimes brazen behaviour has made them a familiar favourite with generations of Australian bushwalkers, campers, and picnickers. This updated editon brings together the fascintating natural history of these ancient animals and other members of the family Varanidae, which includes the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon.

Student's book for Year 1 science, to be used for recording personal explorations and discoveries. Part of the TPractical Science' program, which have been designed to turn abstract concepts into concrete learning experiences.

Student's book for Year 2 science, presented in the form of a log to record personal explorations and discoveries. Part of the TPractical Science' program, which have been designed to turn abstract concepts into concrete learning experiences.

Part of a series providing practical teaching ideas on environmental problems. Suitable for middle/upper primary and lower secondary school students. Discusses aspects of pollution such as agricultural chemicals, the throwaway society, dumping in the sea and sources of air pollution. Contains a variety of activities on the theme of pollution including a short play, and suggestions for making environmentally friendly pesticides. Includes a removable colour frieze (with photocopyable masters on the inside), and a glossary.

Part of a series for middle to upper primary and lower secondary school students providing practical teaching ideas on environmental problems. Discusses extinction and conservation using examples. Contains a variety of activities on the theme of endangered species, including a script for a puppet show, and techniques for finding small creatures. Includes a removable colour frieze, photocopyable masters, and a glossary.

Guide for teachers of middle/upper primary and lower secondary school students. Discusses aspects of ozone depletion, including contributing factors, and how ozone depletion can be reduced. Contains a variety of activities including making paper out of waste, and converting a used bottle into a bird feeder. Includes a removable colour frieze (with photocopyable masters on the inside), and a glossary.

Book's by Brian Mackness

Horrorgami

Horrorgami

The Penguin Jazz Guide

The Penguin Jazz Guide

The Lost Beers & Breweries of Britain

The Lost Beers & Breweries of Britain

Goannas

Goannas

Practical Science 1

Practical Science 1

Practical Science 2

Practical Science 2

The Pollution Monitor

The Pollution Monitor

The Endangered Species

The Endangered Species

The Greenhouse Effect

The Greenhouse Effect

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