Accompanying a pupil's book focusing on the 20th-century world, this teacher's resource guide is part of a series which provides resources that meet the requirements of the revised Key Stage 3 History curriculum. The guide contains additional banks of questions for pupils of different ability-levels, photocopiable worksheets for developing topics in the pupil's book and providing self-contained resources for homework, information on the provenance and background of all sources, and detailed teacher's notes.
Written specifically for the GCSE modern world history syllabuses, this text provides an accessible and carefully-structured narrative. The main topics of study include: the Great War; Nazi Germany; Russia and the USSR; the United States; Britain; international relations; the Second World War; and the Cold War. The exercises included reflect the authors' teaching experiences and are designed to promote pupil skills, aiding them in the effective use of sources and narrative, as well as providing the basis for more extended written answers.
Hot War - Cold War is an essential and unique resource for teaching and learning about the key aspects of the conflict in the twentieth century. The book never lets go of the period's story, providing innovative and exciting opportunities to examine how different factors lead to war and international tension. Did you know that during the Second World War one in four American soldiers admitted to being sick before going into battle; that official films in the 1950s advised pupils to hide under their desks as protection against a nuclear bomb attack; or that during the Cold War a poison tipped umbrella was used as a lethal weapon to kill an opponent of the Bulgarian Communist government who was living in exile in London?
You are responsible for planning and designing electrical power systems? Good. Hopefully you know your way through national and international regulations, safety standards, and all the possible pitfalls you will encounter. You're not sure? This volume provides you with the wealth of experience the author gained in 20 years of practice. The enclosed CAD software accelerates your planning process and makes your final design cost-efficient and secure.
This second edition has been updated to reflect the demands of the Modern World History GCSE specifications. Combining lively narrative with an excellent range of written and visual sources, the book also contains features that aid students in their understanding of the topic and development of study skills.
This is an exciting Key Stage 3 resource for teaching and learning about the issues and events that characterize the birth and development of industrial Britain. Including the country's relations with Europe and its growing Empire. The title never lets go of the period's story, providing opportunities to examine the big picture and investigate particular topics. Did you know that Napoleon might have been poisoned by his wallpaper; that slaves who refused to eat had their teeth broken and food forced into their mouths; that during the Indian Mutiny the British executed prisoners by tying them to the front of their cannons; or that one reason why the Titanic sank was because the sea was so calm?
The Holocaust is an essential and unique Key Stage 3 resource for teaching and learning about the key aspects of the Nazi's persecution of Jews and other groups before and during the Second World War. The book never lets go of the period's story, providing innovative and exciting opportunities to examine how different factors contributed to atrocities on a massive scale. Pupils are encouraged to examine why the list of people hated by the Nazis included Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, the mentally ill, black people, Communists, Poles, Russians, Christians. How the Nazis only expected a healthy prisoner in their camps to live for three months and why the old, sick and very young were killed immediately. Readers also investigate how only 1,000 Jews of the Warsaw ghetto formed an army and managed to fight back against the Germans with only ten rifles between them! They are also asked to think about what the Holocaust represents for people today and how it impacts on all of our lives.
This title, specially geared to the requirements of the GCSE syllabuses, examines the Great War, from the experiences of the soldiers in the trenches to the impact of the war on civilians working on the home front. Aspects of warfare are given coverage, including the development of modern weapons such as the tank and aircraft, and the use of gas. Emphasis is given to specific battles of the war including the Somme, Verdun, Ypres and Jutland. The author also asks, why did Germany lose the war, did the peace settlement mark the beginning of a real truce, and how did the legacy of the war affect the civilian population - especially the role and status of women.
Investigating the Second World War - The legacy of the First World War - Why did war not break out until 1939? - The war in Europe and NorthAfrica, 1939-42 - From Barbarossa to Berlin - The war in the Pacific 1941-45 - The civilians' war - The world at peace? - Hiroshima - Nagasaki - Fall of Singapore - Early radar.
The lively narrative and excellent written and visual sources promote a strong understanding and sound exam skills, whilst the differentiated Foundation Editions (available for some titles) for Da G students use a lower language level for maximum clarity, and are perfect for use alongside the Mainstream Editions in mixed-ability classes.
Featuring photocopiable, self-supporting activities for Key Stage 3 History, this pack is designed for teaching and learning about the issues and events that characterize the birth and development of industrial Britain. Including the country's relations with Europe and it's growing Empire.
This new edition has been written to reflect the demands of the Modern World History GCSE specifications. Combining lively narrative with an excellent range of written and visual sources, the book also contains features that aid students in their understanding of the topic and development of study skills.
Part of a series aimed at average and above-average ability Key Stage 3 National Curriculum pupils, this historical study of Britain during World War I covers the supplementary unit, using an investigatory approach.
Accompanying a pupil's book focusing on the 20th-century world, this teacher's resource guide is part of a series which provides resources that meet the requirements of the revised Key Stage 3 History curriculum. The guide contains additional banks of questions for pupils of different ability-levels, photocopiable worksheets for developing topics in the pupil's book and providing self-contained resources for homework, information on the provenance and background of all sources, and detailed teacher's notes.
This thoroughly revised second edition provides a clear overview of the functions and liabilities of insolvency practitioners (IPs). It considers the circumstances in which IPs are appointed, their duties and their powers, before offering a detailed investigation into their potential professional liabilities, as well as in-depth guidance to practitioners and advisers as to how claims might be framed and defended.
Mankind and lizard men have been at war for many years. Recently, there has been a truce, but peace is a brittle thing, and there are those who will not accept it. When a camp of lizards hunts too close to the humans, all hell breaks loose. An act of fear leads to a massacre of lizards and men alike. Fires burn the dead, and a lone Journeyman is sent to assess the damage. Teleth is older in years than many of his compatriots, but he is smart, brave, and has a good heart. He’s horrified when he comes upon the many, many dead but takes pause when he finds a small, abandoned lizard child. Despite its initial hostility, the lizard warms to Teleth, so he names his little friend Vankor, which means “fearsome champion.” It’s not normal for a human to befriend a lizard, so Teleth worries what will become of them both as they travel lands rife with prejudice. Seeing no other option, Teleth decides to raise young Vankor. Perhaps, their dedication to each other will change the world—or perhaps, the bloodthirsty world is not yet ready to find love amidst the hate.
A book of modern, engaged prayers following the rhythm of the Iona Community's daily prayer cycle. Concerns include: health and wholeness and the ministry of healing * church renewal * the ecumenical movement * people of other faiths and beliefs and the p
Are you an entrepreneur? Then this book may be the next critical step towards the success you want and deserve. While that statement may seem presumptuous, it should resonate with the entrepreneur in you. Even if this book isn't the missing ingredient, the innovative business owner and manager in you may still come to treasure it and continually refer back to it. The authors wrote this book for those free thinkers who constantly look for the edge that creates the success.
Significance and Treatment of Volatile Organic Compounds in Water Supplies reviews EPA-approved analytical methods for VOC analysis, QA/QC, data quality objectives and limits of detection. It covers current methods for the assessment of health effects, including toxicity and carcinogenicity. If you only purchase one book on VOCs-this should be it. Leading authorities present the latest essential information on VOCs in drinking water. This book will be a valuable resource to personnel involved with VOC contamination, treatment, costs, and regulation.
Smell and taste are our most misunderstood senses. Given a choice between losing our sense of smell and taste, or our senses of sight and hearing, most people nominate the former, rather than the latter. Yet our sense of smell and taste has the power to stir up memories, alter our mood and even influence our behaviour. In The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste, Neil Martin provides a comprehensive, critical analysis of the role of the brain in gustation and olfaction. In his accessible and characteristic style he shows why our sense of smell and taste do not simply perform basic and intermittent functions, but lie at the very centre of our perception of the world around us. Through an exploration of the physiology, anatomy and neuropsychology of the senses; the neurophysiological causes of smell and taste disorders, and their function in physical and mental illness, Neil Martin provides an accessible and up-to-date overview of the processes of gustation and olfaction. The Neuropsychology of Smell and Taste provides a state-of-the-art overview of current research in olfactory and gustatory perception. With sections describing the effect of odour and taste on our behaviour, and evaluating the contribution current neuroimaging technology has made to our understanding of the senses, the book will be of interest to researchers and students of neuropsychology and neuroscience, and anybody with an interest in olfaction and gustation.
Examining the subject from a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective, Principles of Financial Regulation considers the underlying policies and the objectives of financial regulation.
Featuring stories by New York Times best sellers Neil Gaiman and Dan Abnett, along with hit comics authors Mark Millar, Peter Milligan, Alan Grant and more, this amazing collection brings together nine thrilling and unusual short prose stories from the 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Annuals and Specials. Never seen outside of those pages until now, this ebook presents these hard-to-find tales in one collection. Features Judge Anderson, Judge Hershey, Judge Dredd and a roster of Mega-City One's unconventional characters.
Glasgow-born Alex Harvey's career began in the 1950s when he won a competition to become Scotland's answer to Tommy Steele (he dubbed himself 'Last of the Teenage Idols'). He was a devoted family man but in front of an audience he became an unforgettable entertainer - courageous, provocative and intense. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band eventually became one of the most exciting live acts of the 1970s, taking in Jacques Brel, rock and vaudeville. But Harvey's life offstage was beset by tragedy and alcoholism: his younger brother, Les, was electrocuted on stage; his manager and friend Billy Fehilly was killed in a plane crash; eventually, with his band in tatters, Alex sank into a sea of alcohol, finally succumbing to a fatal heart attack while waiting for a ferry home from Belgium in 1982, the day before his 47th birthday.
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