Writing essays, reports, presentations, papers or dissertations makes up a substantial element of most undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree courses. Anything that makes the process easier and more effective can make a big difference to your success as a student. Taking the reader through the writing process, from understanding the task, through researching, reading and planning, to drafting and composing, reviewing and finalising their copy, the book contains many self-study exercises that will help to develop confidence, technique and clarity of purpose as a writer, whether a first year social science student or a final year scientist or engineer. The book adopts an empowering approach – encouraging the student to find out what they need to know in order to be a successful writer in their discipline. Much more than a set of hints and tips, this book provides an all-encompassing approach to becoming a confident academic writer. New for this edition: - a new section on managing your physical and mental state -advice on a wider range of assignment types, including recorded presentations, such as vlogs, and blogs -introduction to a wider range of strategies that students can employ while composing their work, including material to help students maintain their focus and concentration
The sardine is a paradoxical fish. Seemingly insignificant, it has made fortunes for some, and, when stocks have collapsed, caused hardship for many, its status shifting from utilitarian food to gourmand’s delight. And in this book, Trevor Day—diver, fish-watcher, and marine conservationist—travels across four continents to meet the sardine in both its natural and cultural environment. Tracing the fish’s journey from minuscule egg to dinner plate, Day interweaves the story of the sardine with the rise and fall of entire fisheries. A wide-ranging look at the cluster of fish species called sardines, Day’s book explores their relationship both with other marine creatures and with us. Elite predators feast on sardines, yet these silvery slivers are fast-breeding and opportunistic enough to likely survive their hunters for many millennia to come. Whether swimming free as a shoaling fish at the mercy of predators, packed in tins (and as a metaphor for overcrowding), or grilled on the streets of Lisbon as part of the Feast of St. Anthony, sardines have come to represent conformity, vulnerability, and tradition. And as Day’s biography of this familiar but under-appreciated fish reveals, the sardine is a barometer for the health of our oceans, a fish with lessons for us all about our stewardship of the seas.
Taiga forests occupy a larger area than all the tropical rain forests. These dark, mostly coniferous, forests grow in a band of extreme weather circling the northern hemisphere from Alaska to Japan. Biologists divide the living world into major zones called biomes, including deserts, oceans, tropical forests, and tundra. Looking at biomes helps us understand the connections between our planet's climate and the plants and animals that live there. Biomes also have a huge impact on people. Each book reveals the fascinating web of relationships between climate, plants, animals, and people that makes every biome unique. Inside this book Superb photography, bringing each biome dramatically to life Clear maps of each major region of every featured habitat identify the main areas of environmental stress Fact panels give at-a-glance information on each region Meets curriculum standards for the study of biomes and their importance for plants, animals, and people Glossary, sources of further information, and index Book jacket.
What links all of these subjects? Diving deep in the ocean Voyage to the hidden world Fang-toothed monsters of the deep Simple-they're all Extreme! Life in the Crusher is packed full of incredible information about deep-sea diving, from free diving on a single breath of air to plunging thousands of feet down to the ocean floor---and the weird creatures living down in the depths. Extreme is an action-packed series that brings together incredible tales and secret facts about the most radical things you really want to know---such as how to avoid a shark, survive a snowstorm, or spot the world's most poisonous snake! Discover the fascinating stories behind how things work and why they happen. Book jacket.
Ten years after its first printing, Bradley Trevor Greive's global best-seller The Blue Day Book has become a modern classic and is still bringing smiles to readers around the world. And because we all still have bad days now and then, the time is right for a condensed e-book edition of this uniquely funny, compassionate book that inspired an entire genre of uplifting gift books. This digital version includes many of the original, warm, supportive messages, humorous insights, and hilarious animal images guaranteed to raise the spirits of anyone feeling down and blue.
This is the first paperback edition of the classic gift book. No one who has lips will be able to read The Blue Day Book without smiling. The Blue Day Book is a wonderful collection of amusing, poignant animal photos and inspirational text designed to lift the spirits of anyone who's got the blues. No one who has lips will be able to read it without smiling; it's guaranteed. The fact is, we all have our bad days--they are an intrinsic part of being human. As prescribed by The Blue Day Book in its delightful photo and text messages, the solution is to see each incident in perspective, recognize that our feelings of failure and loss are not unique, acknowledge the absurdities of our existence, and glory in the potential we all have. In less than 100 sentences, The Blue Day Book conveys this message with great compassion and humor. Its vehicle is charming black-and-white photographs of animals that are strangely human and completely free of judgment or pretension. The humble marriage of easy text and beautiful images takes the reader through the entire evolution of a blue day, examines what it feels like, what causes it, and how to get over it. * NOTE: The price on the cover is an easily removable sticker.
A refreshing and hopeful guide to help new and veteran teachers thrive in our ever-changing world New Teacher Mindset is all about creating successful systems, practices, and protocols that make sense for today's teachers. To be the best teacher you can be, you need to understand how new technologies and a changing societal landscape have altered the needs of students—and how to modify your teaching approach accordingly. This book gives you a fresh take on topics like classroom management, project-based learning, group collaboration, increasing buy-in, and partnering with parents. The book is research-backed and provides concrete practices that have proven effective in real world classrooms. Each chapter includes a story to illustrate the topic of the chapter, followed by strategies, research, and practical activities that you can implement immediately to refresh your mindset and your classroom. Get fresh, modern ideas for elevating your classroom and teaching style Build on traditional teaching practices with new techniques designed for today's fast-paced, tech-driven world Use practical activities and reader reflection questions to transform your practice right away Learn how to revitalize your teaching by focusing on the classroom as a whole, the individual student, and the teacher This is an invaluable resource for K-12 educators and others working in the K-12 setting, all of whom need to learn to adapt and adjust to the constant shifting of the outside world. New Teacher Mindset is a roadmap for doing just that.
The Ecosystems series is the only source that offers a complete understanding of global ecology. Illustrated with beautiful full-colour photographs, each volume combines the "hard sciences," such as biology and chemistry, with history, economics, and environmental studies. Each ecosystem is presented in its entirety with details on its history, biology, wildlife, beauty, problems, and influence on culture. This interdisciplinary approach emphasizes the complex, interrelated nature of each biome - giving readers the most integrated portrayal of the natural world available. Each volume spans Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, and the Americas to present a particular ecosystem. Coverage offers a basic introduction to ecological concepts and demonstrates how these concepts influence the complex relationship between humans and the environment.
Nineteen years after its first printing, Bradley Trevor Greive's global bestseller The Blue Day Book has become a modern classic and is still bringing smiles to readers around the world. And because we all still have bad days now and then, the time is right for an illustrated edition of this uniquely funny, compassionate book that inspired an entire genre of uplifting gift books. This special edition features stunning new illustrations created by Claire Keane, the artist and animator who created the art for Disney's Frozen. Still included, of course, are the original, warm, supportive messages and humorous insights guaranteed to raise the spirits of anyone feeling down and blue.
From the oceans to the clouds, water is everywhere. See for Yourself: Water uses incredible images and amazing facts and features to show you how water shapes our planet and how vital it is to Earth's future. How does water drive our weather? Why is the sea blue? Why does ice float? Find out how water affects your daily life and see for yourself how it has shaped our planet in See for Yourself: Water.
Many of us desire to have a closer relationship with God. In TOWARDS A CLOSER WALK WITH GOD, Trevor Hudson takes you on a forty-day journey, based on Jesus’ own words, which starts in the sixth chapter of Matthew and continues with the Sermon on the Mount.
Employing a humorous modern-day fable style, Greive pairs his witty prose with captivating black-and-white animal photos to offer readers an uplifting antidote to quell gift-wrapping rage, mall meltdowns, stay-too-long-in-laws, and other seasonal joys and jeers.
This two-sided prompt journal combines the captivating photographs and comforting advice from The Blue Day Book with space for readers to record their own feelings and observations and conquer those blue days that everyone experiences. There is plenty of space for personal reflection on its beautifully designed pages, and it also provides prompted list pages in its directory section so readers can record and remember the things that help them dispel the blues and make them feel happy.
Featuring the same style of delightful black-and-white animal photos found in its "New York Times" bestselling predecessor "The Blue Day Book," this special edition for children is accompanied by compassionate words of wisdom written especially for children.
Relaunched with 8 pages of expanded text! A unique and fascinating introduction to the amazing variety of inventions, both ancient and modern: from simple machines such as wheels, gears, pulleys, and levers, Eyewitness Invention charts the developments of weights and measures, writing utensils, early watcges, and navigation aids. The microscope and telescope are featured, as well as a model windmill and an internal combustion engine sliced through to show the mechanism inside. Finally, there are the inventions that have revolutionized the modern era from telephones and radios to television and plastics. See the first food mixer, what Galileo''s telescope looked like,and the earliest photographs ever taken. Learn how the first records were made and how surgical operations were performed in the 19th century. Discover what makes a clock tick, how early airplanes flew, why a battery produces electricity, and much, much more! Discover the fascinating story behind amazing inventions and learn how they have changed the world.
Isaiah's day off school promises nice weather, so he chooses to go fishing and ends up on an incredible adventure with a very happy ending. It was a day off from school. A day where anything could happen. Isaiah sat on the side of his bed wondering how it might turn out, realizing that it would all depend on the weather. Best to go check. The skies looked bright and clear, which made him think that instead of a lazy day watching videos or playing some old video game he'd already beaten a bunch of times, he might get to do something he enjoyed more than anything else. He hopped off his bed and went to his closet. Opening it up he grabbed the main thing heÕd need to have a great day. His fishing pole! Now, happy he'd decided how he was going to spend his day, it was time to go grab some breakfast . Gotta fill up and make sure I have the most time for fishing, he thought. In the kitchen he saw his little sister, Jaelyn, just staring at her cereal. She was normally singing the latest commercial jingle from the TV or chattering merrily about anything and everything. This morning she was very quiet. Isaiah grabbed a bowl from the cupboard, threw in some cereal, and splashed in some milk. In between mouthfuls he asked his sister what was up. She took so long to answer he knew it must be very serious. She told him, sniffling sadly, that she'd lost her three-wheeler. Wow, he thought, she loves that thing! Not wanting to hold up his trip too much, he promised to help look for it later that day and raced out into the morning. "You be careful, take something to eat, and take a jacket just in case!" hollered his Mom as he grabbed his bike. "I will Mom", he hollered back as he adjusted his backpack, balanced his fishing pole in one hand, and climbed aboard his bike. The day becomes exceptional when Isaiah discoverers a hidden flying craft and has a fantastic adventure with its owners.
This charming volume explores the sum and substance of love while recognizing the elements that make it such an incredibly wonderful part of life. Helping along the way are the individually selected animal photographs that perfectly convey the ideas that Bradley presents.
Employing a humorous modern-day fable style, Greive pairs his witty prose with captivating black-and-white animal photos to offer readers an uplifting antidote to quell gift-wrapping rage, mall meltdowns, stay-too-long-in-laws, and other seasonal joys and jeers.
This two-sided prompt journal combines the captivating photographs and comforting advice from The Blue Day Book with space for readers to record their own feelings and observations and conquer those blue days that everyone experiences. There is plenty of space for personal reflection on its beautifully designed pages, and it also provides prompted list pages in its directory section so readers can record and remember the things that help them dispel the blues and make them feel happy.
A fascinating, humorous and downright interesting account of the rewards, perils, responsibilities and fun in caring for animals and their homes in the absence of their owners. Perfect as a present for all pet owners, would-be pet owners and lovers of the countryside. Travel, humour, sadness, tales and tips all in one book created to appeal to all age groups. Come with us to Saudi Arabia, the USA and many parts of the UK, off the beaten track, and share our experiences along the way. You'll laugh, maybe shed a tear or two but you will find it captivating. A "must have" book for all animal lovers - and I don't just mean dogs. 75% of net profit to Cancer Research.
A revolutionary new path to optimize your health, balance hormones, and revitalize skin, including more than 80 food and DIY skincare recipes Natural Beauty Reset is the essential guide for women to restore radiance and hormonal harmony from the inside out. In this book, USA Today bestselling author of Clean Skin from Within, Dr. Trevor Cates guides readers toward revitalized health with a root cause and seasonal approach. In Part 1, Dr. Cates dives into the root causes of women’s health concerns, including hormonal fluctuations and skin issues—like those experienced with pregnancy, menstrual irregularities, perimenopause, and more—the foods we eat, the health of our microbiome, environmental toxin exposures, and other lifestyle elements like sleep and stress. In Part 2, she presents her practical, customizable 7-Day Reset for each season, designed to address root causes and support optimal nutrition, gut health, and mindfulness, focusing on four aspects crucial for lasting beauty that glows from the inside out: Food Movement Mindset Skin Care Combining traditional wisdom with credible scientific research, Natural Beauty Reset is the ultimate holistic resource to help women feel empowered—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and to step fully into the dazzling beauty they have possessed all along.
This is the first paperback edition of the classic gift book. No one who has lips will be able to read The Blue Day Book without smiling. The Blue Day Book is a wonderful collection of amusing, poignant animal photos and inspirational text designed to lift the spirits of anyone who's got the blues. No one who has lips will be able to read it without smiling; it's guaranteed. The fact is, we all have our bad days--they are an intrinsic part of being human. As prescribed by The Blue Day Book in its delightful photo and text messages, the solution is to see each incident in perspective, recognize that our feelings of failure and loss are not unique, acknowledge the absurdities of our existence, and glory in the potential we all have. In less than 100 sentences, The Blue Day Book conveys this message with great compassion and humor. Its vehicle is charming black-and-white photographs of animals that are strangely human and completely free of judgment or pretension. The humble marriage of easy text and beautiful images takes the reader through the entire evolution of a blue day, examines what it feels like, what causes it, and how to get over it. * NOTE: The price on the cover is an easily removable sticker.
An arresting chronicle of the life of an ordinary soldier during the push to victory' Daily Express Tank Commander Sgt Trevor Greenwood of C Squadron, the 9th Royal Tank Regiment, sailed for France in June 1944 as part of the Allied invasion of Normandy. From D-Day until April 1945, he kept a daily diary of his experiences of the final push through France and into Germany, often writing in secret and in terrible conditions. Under fire, outgunned and facing a bitter winter, he never loses his moral compass or his sense of humour - finding time to brew tea and maintain morale with characterful British reserve. He writes candidly of his frustration and despair of seeing Bomber Command mistakenly bomb Allied lines near Caen (August 1944), the liberation of Le Havre (September 1944), the fighting around Roosendaal, Holland (October 1944), the reception of soldiers by the Dutch families on whom they were billeted (December 1944), and concludes with 'mopping up' operations in northern Germany (April 1945). His astonishing diary has left us a unique record of the war in Europe from the rarely-seen perspective of an ordinary soldier.An accompanying essay about the tank battles of Normandy by Duxford Museum's tank expert provide added value.
Featuring the same style of delightful black-and-white animal photos found in its "New York Times" bestselling predecessor "The Blue Day Book," this special edition for children is accompanied by compassionate words of wisdom written especially for children.
The largely sea-borne invasion of Northern France in June 1944, Operation Overlord, is acknowledged as one of the key actions which hastened the end of the Second World War. The RAF played a vital part in the landings. It then supported the subsequent advance of Montgomery’s 21st Army, and the Allies as a whole, through France, Belgium, Holland and into Germany. Following the breakout from the Normandy bridgehead in early August 1944, the RAF’s Second Tactical Air Force moved forward in support of the troops, occupying a number of temporary airfields as it went. The ground support for this operation was complex, a situation that was exacerbated by the fact that much of it had to be highly mobile. The advance, however, was rapid and soon ran into problems as the supply lines grew longer by the day. The planners had envisaged that capturing the Belgian port of Antwerp would eventually enable them to bring in vitally needed supplies much further north on the Continent. Although the city and its port were liberated in September 1944, the port’s route to the sea along the River Scheldt was still controlled by German forces. It took nearly three months until this was resolved, and the port opened for business. Until then, in the RAF’s equivalent of the US Army’s famed ‘Red Ball Express’, it was some 300 miles by road from Normandy with the Second Tactical Air Force largely reliant on the Army for transporting its needs. For an air force needing large volumes of fuel and ammunition, demand soon began to outpace supply. A number of emergency measures were put in place to keep the aircraft operational, which saw the RAF resorting to the use of its heavy bombers to fly in supplies. Even when Antwerp was up and running, supplying the Second Tactical Air Force remained a hand-to-mouth affair right through until the enemy’s surrender in May 1945. In Forward Air Bases in Europe from D-Day to the Baltic the author explores the challenges of supporting a mobile air force in those uncertain days as Hitler’s forces were retreating to their homeland. As the Allies found, things can go badly wrong when thinking loses touch with the art of the possible – logistics. In the end, miraculously, it worked, but it was a close-run thing.
Nineteen years after its first printing, Bradley Trevor Greive's global bestseller The Blue Day Book has become a modern classic and is still bringing smiles to readers around the world. And because we all still have bad days now and then, the time is right for an illustrated edition of this uniquely funny, compassionate book that inspired an entire genre of uplifting gift books. This special edition features stunning new illustrations created by Claire Keane, the artist and animator who created the art for Disney's Frozen. Still included, of course, are the original, warm, supportive messages and humorous insights guaranteed to raise the spirits of anyone feeling down and blue.
Taking time to pause for a few minutes each day can help us maintain balance in our lives, especially during the Advent and Christmas seasons. In this simple yet not simplistic book, Trevor Hudson focuses on one biblical word of wonder for each day of Advent. His insightful reflections on the word for each day invite individuals and groups to a deeper understanding of Advent. Hudson also briefly explores the lives and thoughts of 4 significant characters in the Christmas story, encouraging us to immerse ourselves in the dramatic story. He offers a simple daily practice that helps us become involved in the Advent drama. Hudson's minimalist approach and conversational writing lead us to discover how we can open our hearts and lives more generously to God.
ADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERS The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, tells the story of growing up mixed race in South Africa under and after apartheid in this young readers' adaptation of his bestselling adult memoir Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. BORN A CRIME IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING OSCAR-WINNER LUPITA NYONG'O! Trevor Noah, host ofThe Daily Show, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa, with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child like him to exist. But he did exist -- and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humour to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. This compelling memoir blends drama, comedy and tragedy to depict the day-to-day trials that turned a boy into a young man. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mom's unwavering love and indomitable will. It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime not only provides a fascinating and honest perspective on South Africa's racial history, but it will also astound and inspire young readers looking to improve their own lives.
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