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How to Train Your Dog: Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour and Strengthen Your Bond Forever
Do you wish you could get your dog to behave better?
Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book he teaches you all you need to know to build a better connection with your dog and solve any behavioural issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won’t just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands, but will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things.
Here are just a few of the things How to Train Your Dog will help you with:
– Lead training, recall and reactivity when you’re out and about
– Jumping up, excessive barking and reacting to the TV or doorbell
– Do’s and don’ts for households with children and/or multiple dogs
– Chewing, biting and destructive behaviourNo matter how big or small your dog’s issues, whether it’s old or young, a rescue or puppy, or if you live in a multi-dog household, Adam’s inimitable straight-talking approach will get you to a better place with your best friend.
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How to Train Your Dog: Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour and Strengthen Your Bond Forever
Do you wish you could get your dog to behave better?
Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book he teaches you all you need to know to build a better connection with your dog and solve any behavioural issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won’t just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands, but will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things.
Here are just a few of the things How to Train Your Dog will help you with:
– Lead training, recall and reactivity when you’re out and about
– Jumping up, excessive barking and reacting to the TV or doorbell
– Do’s and don’ts for households with children and/or multiple dogs
– Chewing, biting and destructive behaviourNo matter how big or small your dog’s issues, whether it’s old or young, a rescue or puppy, or if you live in a multi-dog household, Adam’s inimitable straight-talking approach will get you to a better place with your best friend.
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How to Win At Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players
How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead.
Full of Levy Rozman’s signature charm and humour that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess-openings, endings, tactics, and strategy-and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman’s teaching platform.
Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess.
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How to Win At Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players
How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead.
Full of Levy Rozman’s signature charm and humour that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess-openings, endings, tactics, and strategy-and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman’s teaching platform.
Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess.
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How to Write a Scientific Paper: An Academic Self-Help Guide for PhD Students
Writing a scientific paper can be tough, especially for Ph.D. students. There are countless choices to be made, from selecting the precise words to convey your ideas to capturing the true significance of your results. It is no wonder that writing a paper can feel overwhelming. But a systematic approach helps.
This book serves as your friendly guide to the writing process, making it more manageable by breaking it down into concrete, actionable steps. With its top-down, step-by-step approach, the book helps you identify the main focus of your paper and construct a cohesive storyline that supports it. Instead of overwhelming you with technicalities, the book provides practical and useful advice.
You’ll learn how to craft the abstract, outline each section of the paper effectively, and transform the outline into a quick-and-dirty first draft and ultimately a polished manuscript. The book also offers guidance on overcoming writer’s block and navigating critical reviews.
Here is what you get:
- A complete step-by-step plan for writing research papers, from choosing which results to include to wrapping up the paper in the Discussion section
- Concrete, actionable, and practical advice, from a paragraph-level template for the Introduction to guidance on preparing plots and figures
- Lots of writing tips, from placing signposts in your text to shortening and straightening your sentences
This book is tailored specifically for Ph.D. students who are aiming to write journal articles based on their research results. However, its insights and guidance can be highly beneficial and recommended to academics at all levels.
The book includes:
PART I: STORY
1. How To Choose The Key Point Of Your Paper
2. How To Choose The Supporting Results
3. How To Write The Abstract
4. How To Choose The TitlePART II: OUTLINE
5. The Power Of Outlining
6. How To Write The Introduction, Part I: Structure
7. How To Write The Introduction, Part II: A Four-Paragraph Template
8. How To Write The Introduction, Part III: The Lede
9. How To Write The Materials And Methods
10. How To Write The Results, Part I: Figures
11. How To Write The Results, Part II: Text
12. How To Write The DiscussionPART III: WORDS
13. How Does Your Reader Read?
14. How To Write Your First Draft
15. How To Edit Your First Draft
16. Tips For Revising Content And Structure
17. Tips For Editing SentencesPART IV: IT’S NOT OVER YET
18. How To Write The Cover Letter
19. How To Deal With ReviewsAbout the author
I am a professor of computational science and an experienced academic with around 100 published papers. My research is interdisciplinary, to say the least: I have studied the social fabric of smartphone users, the genetic structure of ant supercolonies, the connectome of the human brain, networks of public transport, and the molecular biology of the human immune system, to name a few. I am also interested in scientific writing as a craft. So one could say that I have a broad range of interests—or that I just can’t choose, but that’s exactly how I like it!
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How to Write Your Nursing Dissertation, 2nd Edition: With Website
how to write your nursing dissertationHow to Write Your Nursing Dissertation provides nursing and healthcare students with authoritative information on developing, writing, and presenting an evidence-based practice healthcare dissertation, project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment. Written by experienced healthcare professionals, this comprehensive textbook offers clear and straightforward guidance on sourcing, accessing, and critically appraising evidence, helping students develop their clinical research and writing skills. The authors address the common difficulties encountered throughout the process of writing a dissertation, project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment, and offer expert tips and practical advice for managing time, developing study skills, interpreting statistics, publishing aspects of the work in a journal or at a conference, and more.
Now in its second edition, this bestselling guide presents relatable and engaging scenarios to illustrate the setting of standards, explore legal and ethical frameworks, examine auditing and benchmarking, and demonstrate how evidence is applied to real-world problems. Covering the entire dissertation, project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment process from a nursing and healthcare perspective, this innovative textbook:
- Helps students develop and appropriately answer a clear dissertation, project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment
- Addresses the fundamental aspects of evidence-based practice in an accessible and readable style
- Features new and updated content on mini dissertations, final assessments, and evidence-informed decision-making projects that many healthcare institutions now require
- Presents up-to-date information that meets the needs of new healthcare roles, such as the Nursing Associate and Healthcare Assistant
- Includes access to a companion website containing downloadable information, an unabridged dissertation sample, and links to additional resources
How to Write Your Nursing Dissertation is a must-have guide for nursing and healthcare students, trainees, other healthcare students required to complete an evidence-based practice project, and anyone looking to strengthen their critical appraisal and assignment writing skills.
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How Was That Built?: The Stories Behind Awesome Structures
‘From the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to building on the moon, this utterly fascinating and visually stunning book is sure to build sky-scraping curiosity in young engineers’ Kate Pankhurst, author of the Fantastically Great Women series
‘I adored reading How Was That Built? with my son. The fascinating facts and huge detailed pictures led to lots of interesting conversations for both of us. You will never take buildings for granted again!’ David Walliams, comedian and children’s author
As seen on Steph’s Packed Lunch and featured in Cerys Matthew’s BBC Radio 6 Music show and ‘The Dreams We Live Inside’ on BBC Radio 4
Join Roma Agrawal, the award-winning structural engineer who worked on The Shard, for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most amazing landmarks.
Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what’s possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge in the US, the Pantheon in Italy, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Shard in England and the Sapporo Dome in Japan. Discover the ingenious methods engineers have come up with to enable us to build underground, underwater, on ice and even in space. And learn about the impact different forces and materials can have on a structure by carrying out your own engineering experiments from the ‘Try it at Home’ sections.
Beautiful and detailed illustrations by Katie Hickey, including cross-sections, skylines and close-ups of engineering techniques in action, provide unique and illuminating perspectives of our most awe-inspiring constructions.
Get ready to see the built world around you like never before!
‘Exploring this beautiful book feels like having a conversation with Roma, full of expert insight and fascinating detail. With playful illustrations, stacks of brand-new information and plenty of context – this is children’s non-fiction at its best’ Isabel Thomas, science writer and author of Moth and Fox
‘Skilfully illustrated and filled with remarkable details, this book is a treat for any young engineer. Roma’s breadth of knowledge and genuine passion shines through every page. It’s simply beautiful’ Angela Saini, science journalist and author
‘Open this book at any page and you are immediately sucked into the fascination of how things work – a wonderful achievement and a beautiful one too’ Mark Miodownik, materials engineer, broadcaster and author of Stuff Matters
‘How Was That Built? is a brilliant and essential book . Hopefully schools and libraries will purchase the book in big numbers because it deserves to be widely read and discussed. I also think it will do a lot to encourage young people to consider a career in construction’ Infrastructure-Intelligence.com
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How We Fish: The new book from the fishing brains behind the hit TV series GONE FISHING, with a Foreword by Bob Mortimer
Paul Whitehouse and fishing expert John Bailey celebrate the timeless joy of fishing.
Paul Whitehouse and John Bailey have been devout fishermen for longer than they care to remember. A hobby, past time or sport – call it what you want – they have felt the pull of the water ever since they were kids and have never missed the chance to set up on the bank and try their luck.
In this wonderful book, the two fishermen collaborate to celebrate the rich tapestry that is fishing – from mentors to memories; from philosophy to modern jargon; from watercraft to becoming self-styled ‘Fishing Detectives’. Punctuated by brilliant stories, beautiful illustrations by Carys Reilly-Whitehouse, and recollections from fishing day trips past, How We Fish is the perfect tome for the veteran fisherman or the budding angler – warm, funny and rich in the wonders of the riverbank.
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How We Fish: The new book from the fishing brains behind the hit TV series GONE FISHING, with a Foreword by Bob Mortimer
Paul Whitehouse and fishing expert John Bailey celebrate the timeless joy of fishing.
Paul Whitehouse and John Bailey have been devout fishermen for longer than they care to remember. A hobby, past time or sport – call it what you want – they have felt the pull of the water ever since they were kids and have never missed the chance to set up on the bank and try their luck.
In this wonderful book, the two fishermen collaborate to celebrate the rich tapestry that is fishing – from mentors to memories; from philosophy to modern jargon; from watercraft to becoming self-styled ‘Fishing Detectives’. Punctuated by brilliant stories, beautiful illustrations by Carys Reilly-Whitehouse, and recollections from fishing day trips past, How We Fish is the perfect tome for the veteran fisherman or the budding angler – warm, funny and rich in the wonders of the riverbank.
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HUMAN ANATOMY FOR KIDS: Discover the human body – book for children and teens (SCIENCE BOOKS FOR KIDS)
HUMAN ANATOMY FOR KIDS
Discover the human body and how it works !
Fully illustrated – Easy to read.- Explore the cells, the skeleton, the muscles and the different organs.
- Discover how the eyes or the heart work, what the role of the liver is, and how neurons communicate with each other.
- Learn the names of the different bones and the components of our blood.
- Discover the reproductive system, the respiratory system, and much more!
For children from 8 years old
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Hunt for the Shadow Wolf: The lost history of wolves in Britain and the myths and stories that surround them
‘Beautifully crafted, fascinating and unbearably poignant, I totally loved this book’. Isabella Tree, author of Wilding
‘Gow reinvents what it means to be a guardian of the countryside’. Guardian
Author of Bringing Back the Beaver and Britain’s favourite maverick rewilder Derek Gow embarks on an adventure to uncover the mythology, mystery and history of wolves in Britain.
Derek Gow’s dream is that one day we will see the return of the wolf to Britain. Wolf rewilding projects have been successfully implemented across the world – so what is holding us back in the UK?
Hunt for the Shadow Wolf is Derek’s quest to uncover the true nature of this magnificent creature. As Derek worked to reintroduce the beaver, he began to hear stories of the wolf, both real and mythical, and his fascination with it grew. He pieced together fragments of information, stories and artefacts to reveal a shadowy creature that first walked proud through these lands and then was hunted to extinction.
What Derek came to realise was that the underlying motives behind our hatred were actually rooted in power and profit. We turned the wolf into a savage beast and saw its extirpation as a civilising mission. But the wolf endured and Derek tells of his sightings through folklore and mythology, the records of grand estates and parish churches as well as wolf heads, both real and recreated.
With bitingly funny but also tender stories, Hunt for the Shadow Wolf makes clear why we must reconcile our relationship with this majestic animal before we can begin to bring it back to these lands.
‘Gow has a fire in his belly. We need more like him.’ BBC Wildlife Magazine
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i-SPY Car badges: Spy it! Score it! (Collins Michelin i-SPY Guides)
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 100 car badges to find. From Jeep and Fiat to Lamborghini and Lada, they’ll learn about all different cars and their unique logos. And once they’ve scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.
With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there’s something for everyone!
For even more automotive fun check out i-SPY Cars (ISBN 9780008386504).
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If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Eat ‘Em, 24: The Twenty-Fourth Sherman’s Lagoon Collection
This Sherman’s Lagoon collection provides lighthearted entertainment while weaving in ocean facts and larger messages about threats to the ocean and its creatures.Sherman’s Lagoon is a fantasy place situated somewhere in the tropics. It’s inhabited by a motley crew of sea creatures whose marine lives suspiciously mirror our own. Through his comic strip, cartoonist Jim Toomey explores many of the issues that we face daily in our world on dry land. His characters attempt new business ventures, go on disastrous dates, try fad diets, and read the latest bestselling books.
Sherman’s Lagoon appeals to adults and children alike. Children, preteens, and teens enjoy its underwater theme and the sometimes rough-and-tumble world of life in the ocean. Adults enjoy the social commentary that is a common thread in the strip.
There is also an educational aspect to the strip that gives it a unique place in the comics. Toomey explores environmental themes in a light, apolitical way. And he takes his characters on road trips, where they explore different parts of the ocean and meet native animals along the way.
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Independent Producers’ Guide to Film and TV Contracts
First time film-makers, producers and writers will find this Independent Producers’ Guide an essential reference tool. The numerous examples of typical legal agreements contained in the book are wide ranging; from the deals that a producer must make at the outset of a project to acquire source rights, through to production and co-production and distribution arrangements for the finished product.Each agreement is closely annotated with comments and guidelines on how the deals are structured. They provide simple explanations of provisions contained within the agreements, identifying potential pitfalls faced by producers as well as giving general advice.
The accompanying free CD-ROM contains templates of all agreements found in the book. These are intended to be downloaded and tailored for your own use.
Philip Alberstat is a media finance and production lawyer specialising in film, television and broadcasting. He has worked on films such as The 51st State, Goodbye Mr Steadman, Tooth and numerous television programmes and series. He is on the editorial board of Entertainment Law Review and is the author of The Independent Producers Guide to Film and TV Contracts (2000), and Law and the Media (2002).
Philip is involved in raising finance for film and television productions and negotiating and structuring film and television deals. He undertakes corporate and commercial work and handles the intellectual property aspects of broadcasting and finance transactions. He has also executive produced numerous film and television productions. He won an Emmy Award in 2004 as an Executive Producer of the Film, “The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie”.
Philip joined Osborne Clarke as a partner in February 2002. Prior to that he was Head of Legal and Business Affairs with one of the largest independent TV production companies in the UK. He was previously Head of Media at Baker & McKenzie and began his career at Olswang. He was winner of the Lawyer/Hifal Award for Solicitor of the year in 1997 and is listed in Legal Experts in the area of Film Finance/Media.
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Influence Empire: The Story of Tencent and China’s Tech Ambition: Shortlisted for the FT Business Book of 2022
*REVISED AND UPDATED*
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK 2022*
*A TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARS 2022*
*A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK 2022*‘A fascinating study of the tech giant and its symbiotic relationship with the Chinese government’ – Guardian
‘Vital . . . More than a corporate hagiography, Ms. Chen’s book offers insight into the company via executive interviews and exclusive details.’ — New York Times
‘Influence Empire by Lulu Yilun Chen is so much more than the long-awaited story of Tencent and its vital everything app, WeChat, the messaging tool used by 1.3 billion people. It’s also the sobering account of an entire generation of high-flying Chinese tech entrepreneurs, whose wings were clipped by the omnipotent hand of their own government.’ — Brad Stone, author of Amazon Unbound and The Everything Store
PRE-ORDER NOW: the definitive look at Tencent, one of the world’s largest tech companies.
__________In 2017, a company known as Tencent overtook Facebook to become the world’s fifth largest company. It was a watershed moment, a wake-up call for those in the West accustomed to regarding the global tech industry through the prism of Silicon Valley: Facebook, Google, Apple and Microsoft.
Yet to many of the two billion-plus people who live just across the Pacific Ocean, it came as no surprise at all.
Founded by the enigmatic billionaire Pony Ma, the firm that began life as a simple text-message operator invested in and created some of China’s most iconic games en route to dreaming up WeChat – the Swiss Army knife super-app that combines messaging, shopping and entertainment. Through billions of dollars of global investments in marquee names from Fortnite to Tesla and a horde of start-ups, Ma’s company went on to build a near-unparalleled empire of influence.
In this fascinating narrative – crammed with insider interviews and exclusive details – Lulu Chen tells the story of how Tencent created the golden era of Chinese technology, and delves into key battles involving Didi, Meituan and Alibaba. It’s a chronicle of critical junctures and asks just what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in China.
__________‘There’s so much fascinating detail here.’ — The Times
‘Lulu Yilun Chen has written a sharply informed, smart and compelling account of the rise of some of the most powerful companies in China, which also stand among the biggest and richest tech giants in the world. Despite their enormous size and power, few outside of China know of or understand these companies. Now, thanks to Influence Empire: Inside the Story of Tencent and China’s Tech Ambition, that will finally change.’ — Howard French, former NY Times Shanghai bureau chief and author of Everything Under the Heavens: How the Past Helps Shape China’s Push for Global Power
‘A book that tells Tencent’s story has been long overdue, and Lulu Chen’s account is not only comprehensive, but also a gripping business narrative. The globally influential company finally has the account it deserves.’ — David Barboza, The Wire
*A Forbes Espana Top Ten Book 2022*
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Inspecting Personal Fall Protection Equipment: Technical Safety Handbook
The essential reference to inspecting all forms of industrial and sporting PFPE, covering the legal and record-keeping requirements for UK workplaces post-Brexit, plus the practical process of inspection and maintenance, in complete detail and an easy-to-read style. For all those working at height or in confined spaces as part of a job or a rescue team, and those who enjoy extreme sports. Being able to inspect and maintain your gear in a safe working condition is an essential skill, and in a workplace is required by law. It requires a detailed knowledge of standards, design specifications, mechanisms of corrosion, wear and chemical damage. This fully-updated 2nd Edition has chapters on each type of device explaining clearly what standards they should meet, how they should operate, and how they can fail. The information and techniques can be applied to any brand of equipment.
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Intellectual Property Concentrate: Law Revision and Study Guide
The Intellectual Property Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Written by experts and covering all key topics, Concentrate guides help focus your revision and maximise your exam performance. Each guide includes revision tips, advice on how to achieve extra marks, and a thorough and focused breakdown of the key topics and cases.Revision guides you can rely on: trusted by lecturers, loved by students…
“I have always used OUP revision and Q&A books and genuinely believe they have helped me get better grades” – Anthony Poole, law student, Swansea University
“The detail in this revision textbook is phenomenal and is just what is needed to push your exam preparation to the next level.” – Stephanie Lomas, law student, University of Central Lancashire
“It is a little more in-depth than other revision guides, and also has clear diagrams and teaches ways to obtain extra marks. These features make it unique” – Godwin Tan, law student, University College London
“The concentrate revision guides stand out against other revision guides” – Renae Haynes Williams, law student, Bangor University
“The exam style questions are brilliant and the series is very detailed, prepares you well” – Frances Easton, law student, University of Birmingham
“The accompanying website for Concentrate is the most impressive I’ve come across” – Alice Munnelly, law student, Kings College London
“-it is a fantastic book. It covers absolutely all topics you need for the course.” – Emma McGeorge, law student, Strathclyde University
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International Primary Science Workbook: Stage 1 (Collins International Primary Science)
Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts.
The course is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the ‘Thinking and Working Scientifically’ strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas.
For each Workbook at Stages 1 to 6, we offer:
- A write-in Workbook linked to the Student’s Book
- New language development activities help build science vocabulary
- Earth and Space content covers the new curriculum framework
- Thinking and Working Scientifically deepens and enhances the delivery of Science skills
- Actively learn through practical activities that don’t require specialist equipment or labs
- Scaffolding allows students of varying abilities to work with common content and meet learning objectives
- Supports Cambridge Global Perspectives™ with activities that develop and practise key skills
Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework (0097) from 2020
This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0097 from 2020.
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Interviews for Medical School: Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Practice
Medical interviews have changed a lot with time; in the last two decades, multiple mini interviews (MMIs) have revolutionized the assessment strategies for entrance to medical schools. MMIs usually consist of 6-10 stations of independent assessments done in a timed circuit so that the same examiner evaluates a specific skill for a station among the candidates. Many of these stations assess a candidate’s soft skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, team working, leadership and professional attitudes in addition to their knowledge, skills and motivation towards choosing medicine as a career. MMIs are not just a test of a candidate’s knowledge or skills, but their ability to use it appropriately at the right time. Aristotle said, ‘we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit’. Candidates wishing to succeed in medical MMI interviews need repetitive practice in the various stations. These stations usually include assessments on communication skills, medical ethics, recent medical facts, role play with an empathetic approach, data interpretation and calculations, scenario-based situations, personal character, motivation and judgment. This book will provide an excellent variety of opportunities to practice these stations and guide the candidate with a framework of answers. This book can be used for various medical university entrance exams, including those in the United Kingdom via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), the United States via the American Medical College Application Service (AMCA), Canada via the respective Medical School Applications Service, Australia via the specific state Tertiary Admissions Centre and many other countries via their specific admission pathways.Read more
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Introduction to Maritime Safety
An introduction to some of the core principles of maritime safety including common causes of accidents and maritime incidents, health and safety at sea, ship fires and maritime firefighting, collisions at sea, and ship abandonment.
This book is ideal for Merchant Navy cadets, aspiring officers, industry professionals, trainers and instructors, and general readers with an interest in ship safety.Read more
£14.30£21.80Introduction to Maritime Safety
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Introduction to Nursing for First Year Students
The perfect handbook for first year nursing students! Whether you are just starting your course, preparing for your first placement, writing an assignment, or revising for your end-of-year exams, this book will support you through it all, with interactive activities, real-life scenarios and interesting case studies. Covering all the skills, theory and knowledge that you will need to know in order to succeed, this book is packed full of information relating to the core modules taught in the first year of your nursing degree, including: Person centred care, effective communication and ethical values Research, academic and study skills Core clinical skills for effective practice Anatomy and Physiology Pharmacology and medicines management Written specifically for first year Nursing Students in all specialisms and students on the first year of their Nursing Associate or Nursing Apprenticeship programmes.Read more
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Introduction to Programmatic Advertising
Introduction to Programmatic Advertising (Second Edition) offers a clear and concise introduction to programmatic advertising, from basic concepts to current trends.You will learn:
- How the open advertising ecosystem works. What are DSPs, SSPs, CDPs, OpenRTB protocol, preferred deals or supply-path optimization?
- Why data is the lifeblood of programmatic. How is data collected and used by publishers and advertisers to deliver maximum advertising efficiency?
- What has changed over the recent years. From a switch to first-price auction, to the emergence of consent-management platforms or universal auction adoption by publishers.
- Why is the demise of third-party cookies such a big deal. How will the programmatic advertising ecosystem respond to unprecedented identity and privacy changes?
- Where to focus now and in the future. Why are the biggest industry players betting on emerging channels like connected TV or retail media?
Just like the well-received first edition, this book was written primarily with people who are new to the world of programmatic advertising in mind. This includes people just entering the industry, students, academics, or anyone who would like to better understand how programmatic works. Some of the topics covered in this book, such as identity or privacy, could be also useful to seasoned professionals.
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Introduction to Programmatic Advertising
***** SECOND EDITION of this book now also available (purple cover) *****
Programmatic advertising is the most exciting thing that happened in marketing in a long time – perhaps since the advent of mass advertising itself.
This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to the world of programmatic advertising. If you are new to this revolutionary technology, it will help you get quickly up to speed. The book is intentionally relatively short and dense, so it can be read over a weekend – and then kept on your desk for reference.
Here’s a quick overview:
Chapter one outlines the basic technologies enabling programmatic advertising – such as cookies, pixels, banner ads, or ad exchanges.
Chapter two introduces the programmatic ecosystem and its various players, including publishers, advertisers, SSPs, DSPs, DMPs, agency trading desks, and the most important industry bodies.
Chapter three is dedicated to programmatic ad trading, with special attention given to the real-time bidding (RTB) auction, role of the Deal ID, and publisher prioritization including header bidding.
Chapter four is all about data and ad targeting. Retargeting and various prospecting tactics are covered, including contextual targeting, behavioral targeting, and look-a-like modeling.
Chapter five expands the scope of this book into mobile. Mobile cookies, cross-device identification solutions, or location data are covered here.
Chapter six offers an overview of the current issues discussed across the digital ad industry – including fraud, viewability, attribution, ad blocking, or privacy.
Chapter seven is about new formats available programmatically, such as rich media, video, or native. It also covers new programmatic channels including TV, audio or print.
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Introduction to Quantum Computing: From a Layperson to a Programmer in 30 Steps
This textbook introduces quantum computing to readers who do not have much background in linear algebra based on the self-study experience of the author as an engineer. The author targets undergraduate and master students who are willing to spend about 60 -90 hours seriously learning quantum computing. This book is also suitable for self-study and teaching videos for each chapter and more than 200 exercises with answers are provided. Readers will be able to write their program to simulate quantum computing algorithms and run on real quantum computers on IBM-Q. Moreover, unlike books that only give superficial, “hand-waving” explanations, this book uses exact formalism so readers can continue to pursue more advanced topics based on what they learn from this bookRead more
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Ireland’s Seashore: A Field Guide
Ireland’s seashores are famous for their spectacular beauty, ranging from exposed rocky headlands that receive the full power of the Atlantic to enclosed sea loughs and sheltered mudflats. Our northern latitude means that some Arctic species find a home here, but the warm currents that flow up from the Gulf of Mexico also make Irish shores habitable for species found in southern Europe, the Canaries and the Mediterranean. Providing habitats like no other, our coasts are teeming with plant and animal life. Whether you visit on a sunny summer day or for a wild walk in winter, there is always something interesting to see, either living on the shore or washed up from the sea. Beginning with clear background information on types of shore, tides, waves, coastal habitats and conservation, this highly accessible guide has everything you need to understand the wildlife on our coastline. A helpful identification guide uses simple questions (e.g. `Does it have a shell?’) to guide you to the correct section (e.g. `Snails, mussels and their relatives’), where you will find an introduction to the species, followed by detailed entries on the most common shoreline inhabitants: Irish and Latin names, size, distribution and memorable nuggets of information (did you know banded wedge shells can leap if disturbed?). Written by qualified marine biologists with a passion for their subject, this is the ideal companion on any seashore ramble, whether you are a beginner or an experienced naturalist.Read more
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Isometric Notebook: Detailed Light Grid (1/4″ and 1/8″) for Easy 3D Drawing, Drafting, Technical Drawing and Sketching | 8.5″ x 11″ | 110 pages Graph Paper
Check out my author profile, you’ll find more interesting stylish notebooks there.This notebook will become a true assistant in your projects and will allow you to easily create technical drawings and visualizations.
The detailed isometric grid (1/4″ and 1/8″) with thin light lines is perfect for working with any drafting tools.Specifications:
⦁ Dimensions: 8.5″ x 11″
⦁ 110 pages
⦁ White paper
⦁ High-quality soft glossy coverCreated especially for you by our professional designers.
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IT Architecture For Dummies
A solid introduction to the practices, plans, and skills required for developing a smart system architectureInformation architecture combines IT skills with business skills in order to align the IT structure of an organization with the mission, goals, and objectives of its business. This friendly introduction to IT architecture walks you through the myriad issues and complex decisions that many organizations face when setting up IT systems to work in sync with business procedures.
Veteran IT professional and author Kirk Hausman explains the business value behind IT architecture and provides you with an action plan for implementing IT architecture procedures in an organization. You’ll explore the many challenges that organizations face as they attempt to use technology to enhance their business’s productivity so that you can gain a solid understanding of the elements that are required to plan and create an architecture that meets specific business goals.
- Defines IT architecture as a blend of IT skills and business skills that focuses on business optimization, business architecture, performance management, and organizational structure
- Uncovers and examines every topic within IT architecture including network, system, data, services, application, and more
- Addresses the challenges that organizations face when attempting to use information technology to enable profitability and business continuity
While companies look to technology more than ever to enhance productivity, you should look to IT Architecture For Dummies for guidance in this field.
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Joan Eardley: Land & Sea – A Life in Catterline
- Focuses on a much-loved artist
- The first book to focus specifically on Eardley’s time in Catterline
- Brings to light significant new research
- Published in 2021 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Joan Eardley’s birth
- From the same author as the highly successful Joan Eardley: A Sense of Place, ISBN 9781911054023
In 1951, Joan Eardley visited the coastal fishing village of Catterline in north-east Scotland for the first time. Her visit sparked a fascination that would last the rest of her life. She made the village her home and found inspiration in the dramatic light and rapidly changing weather. The gentle landscapes and wild rolling seascapes she painted of Catterline in wind, snow, rain and sun are among her best-loved works.
Unpublished archival material and interviews with many of those who knew her shed new light on Eardley’s life in Catterline. A vivid portrait is painted both of Eardley and of the village, showing the vital part Catterline played in her development as an artist.
The story of her experiences on the wild Scottish coast is evocatively told and beautifully illustrated with some of her most remarkable drawings and paintings.
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Jobsite Safety Inspection Checklist: Daily Worksite Safety Inspection Report Book | Construction Job Site Safety Checklist
Key Features of the Checklist:- General Information: Log date, time, location, inspector, and supervisor.
- Site Condition: Checks cleanliness, signage, and access safety.
- PPE Check: Ensures availability and proper use of safety gear.
- Electrical Safety: Examines electrical system setups and cord handling.
- Tools & Equipment: Assesses condition, storage, and usage.
- Fall Protection: Reviews safety systems, anchors, and guardrails.
- Ladders & Scaffolds: Inspects for safe usage.
- Material Storage: Evaluates secure storage of materials, including flammables.
- Excavations & Trenches: Checks for proper shoring and marking.
- Hazardous Materials: Ensures compliant storage and handling.
- First Aid & Emergency: Confirms first aid kit availability and emergency readiness.
- Notes & Comments Section.
- Compact format with 100 pages in 6 x 9 inches.
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John Cage: A Mycological Foray: Variations on Mushrooms
Foraging for mushrooms with John Cage: writing, art, photography and ephemera from an idiosyncratic chapter in the composer’s life Imagined as an extended mushroom-foraging expedition, John Cage: A Mycological Foray gathers together Cage’s mushroom-themed compositions, photographs, illustrations and ephemera. Indeterminacy Stories and other writings by Cage are interwoven throughout the first volume within a central essay examining Cage’s enduring relationship with mycology. Also included is a transcript of Cage’s 1983 performance, MUSHROOMS et Variationes. The second volume is the inaugural reproduction of Cage’s 1972 portfolio, Mushroom Book, authored in collaboration with illustrator Lois Long and botanist Alexander H. Smith. Readers are thus drawn through the landscape of Cage’s mycologically centred oeuvre and interests, discovering assorted works, images, compositions, philosophies and ephemera, as one might encounter assorted fungi and flora while foraging. John Cage: A Mycological Foray constitutes a new, idiosyncratic chapter in Cage’s oeuvre, a departure from the composer’s more established narrative. American composer and music theorist John Cage (1912–92) was a pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music and a leading figure of the postwar avant-garde. His influence extended to the realms of dance, poetry, performance and visual art.Read more
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Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Under the Sea: Includes 75 Stickers
Under the Sea features 75 stickers for younger children or those with limited dexterity. These funny fish, silly sharks, and wonderful whales are vinyl, reusable and fun!
Grab your diving mask and snorkel because it’s time to take a dive into the deep, blue sea! Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Under the Sea will have young children and children still learning dexterity skills creating scene after scene of the ocean.
This exciting activity kit comes with 75 extra large, reusable, vinyl stickers (all at least two inches wide) of friendly fish, silly sharks, and wondrous whales. The included 24-page book is loaded with vibrant and joyful illustrations of scenery sure to inspire storytelling on the parts of parents and young learners.
There are no rules or set places for stickers to go, so your child’s imagination has free reign! These jumbo stickers are perfect for learning fine motor skills, and even the youngest children who haven’t yet achieved full manual dexterity can have loads of fun.
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Kayaking the Sea Roads: Exploring the Scottish Highlands
Kayaking the Sea Roads is a personal journey by sea kayak into the heart of the sea roads that make up our Scottish Highlands and islands. Blending the intensity of the journey with a careful observation of the natural world and first-hand knowledge of the challenges of living and working in this place, the author reminds us that mother nature, vast and resilient, is still out there beyond our mobile phones and urban lives. For those with the eyes to see, its natural rhythms can awaken a deep sense of wonder and give us cause to become part of the environmental recovery so sorely needed. With Ed, we travel low in the water with the restless sea ever present and we camp with him on remote rough shores. We share his feelings of wonder at the natural world, his fear at the exposure to rough seas and we encounter with him not just the myriad animals and birds that share his every day but also the people, their communities and the often gnarly rural issues impacting on human and animal alike. Alongside a deeply felt appreciation of the natural environment is a first-hand insight into the environmental and land-management issues pertinent to the Highland coast. By exploring, for instance, the impact of native versus non-native species, of community land ownership, of tourism, hunting and the varied other uses and indeed non-uses of coastal lands and seas, the readers’ eyes are opened to a Scottish Highlands that is so much more than just a pretty view. At the surface, this is an adventure story, but at its heart, it is a tale about belonging and a deep sense of place; and it is a journey home, home in the end to where the author’s Highland love affair began.Read more
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Keeping a Pet Tortoise
Looking after a tortoise is not simply a matter of letting it lose in the garden and allowing it to do its own thing until winter arrives. Ideally it requires a knowledgeable owner to provide the best possible standard of care. This book guides you through all the stages of looking after a tortoise and covers both the well-known Mediterranean species as well as more exotic tropical tortoises. It provides essential information on all aspects of tortoise ownership, from buying your pet to everyday well-being, housing set-ups, hibernation advice, breeding and hatchling care. The perfect starter book, written by experts, up-to-date and accessible with over 130 colour photographs.Read more
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Keeping Your Pets Naturally Healthy: Holistic Care and Nutrition for Dogs & Cats
After using traditional Western veterinary medicine to treat her animal patients for many years, Dr. Judy Morgan discovered a better way to help them live longer, healthier lives. In Keeping Your Pets Naturally Healthy, she shares holistic therapies, recipes, and tips pet parents can use to help their pets heal rather than having to live with chronic diseases.
Veterinary hospitals are overwhelmed and understaffed.- How can you avoid frequent trips for chronic disease conditions?
- What is considered an emergency that needs care immediately?
- What natural therapies are available when your pet is diagnosed with disease?
- Are there specific diets that can help prevent and treat disease? (Hint: YES! Over 40 recipes for dogs and cats are included throughout the book!)
- How can you heal your pet instead of continuing to treat only the symptoms of disease?
- Allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, pancreatitis, and chronic disease can disappear with the right support.
These questions, and more, are answered by Dr. Judy Morgan, world-renowned holistic veterinarian, and pet nutritionist.
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Key Marketing Metrics: The 50+ metrics every manager needs to know (Financial Times Series)
“ Why read Key Marketing Metrics? Because better metrics lead to better decisions, which lead to better outcomes. This book does a superb job of helping marketers, and all executives, understand which metrics to use and how to use them.”
Erv Shames, former CEO, Kraft Foods
As the old adage goes, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”. Measurable performance and accountability have become the keys to marketing success today. Key Marketing Metrics gives you an overview of the most powerful metrics you can use to measure the results of your marketing. It will help you understand the pros, the cons and the nuances of more than 50 of the most important metrics.
In this book, four leading researchers and consultants in marketing systematically introduce you to a portfolio, or “dashboard”, of the most valuable metrics for your business. They show you how to use these metrics to maximise the return on your marketing investment and identify the best new opportunities for profit.
WHAT TO MEASURE AND HOW TO MEASURE IT TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MARKETING
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Key Stage 2 Maths: Don’t Panic SATs (Help With Homework)
Take the stress out of preparing for Key Stage 2 Maths SATs with fun, simple exercises that cover all of the key skills. This clever workbook is packed with exercises that match the style of SATs test questions, plus a giant poster crammed with quick-fire memory boosters.Read more
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Koi Fish Mastery 101: Everything You Need to Know About Owning, Nurturing, and Breeding Koi Fish
Are you ready to embark on a journey of wonder and mastery? Welcome to “Koi Fish Mastery 101,” where you’ll unlock the secrets of these mesmerizing aquatic wonders.
Within the pages of this immersive guide, you’ll be transported into the serene world of Koi, where beauty and grace dance beneath the water’s surface. Discover the art of selecting and caring for these living jewels, from understanding their hierarchy to designing picturesque pondscapes that become living works of art. Owning, Nurturing, Breeding, and More!
If you’re ready to embark on a journey of aquatic mastery and unlock the secrets of Koi-keeping excellence, then this is the book for you. “Koi Fish Mastery 101” invites you to join the ranks of those who have transformed their ponds into showcases of nature’s artistry. Dive in and let the adventure begin!
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KS1 Mental Maths Workout – Year 1 (CGP Year 1 Maths)
Ideal for screen-free catch-up and learning at home. From CGP ― the Primary experts!
This CGP Key Stage One Mental Maths Workout Book is packed with enjoyable practice exercises for Year 1 pupils (ages 5-6) – including a section of ‘Time Yourself’ tests. Presented in a fun and friendly style, it’s a great way to help make sure children have really got to grips with working out maths problems in their heads. Answers are included in a removable section, so it’s simple to find out how well they’re progressing.
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KS1 Mental Maths Workout – Year 2 (CGP Year 2 Maths)
Ideal for screen-free catch-up and learning at home. From CGP ― the Primary experts!
This CGP Key Stage One Maths Workout Book is packed with enjoyable practice exercises for Year 2 pupils (ages 6-7) – including a section of ‘Time Yourself’ tests. Presented in a fun and friendly style, it’s a great way to help make sure children have really got to grips with working out maths problems in their heads. Answers are included in a removable section, so it’s simple to find out how well they’re progressing.
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KS1 Mental Maths Year 1 Daily Practice Book: Autumn Term (CGP Year 1 Daily Workbooks)
Daily practice is the best way to improve children’s Mental Maths skills – that’s why we’ve written this fantastic Daily Practice workbook for the Year 1 Autumn Term! Packed with colourful characters and engaging activities, there’s a page of Mental Maths practice for every school day of the term. It’s all matched to the National Curriculum and perfect for use in class or at home! For each day, there’s a short explanation of what to do, followed by a selection of Mental Maths questions. New topics are introduced gradually, then revisited throughout the book – the questions increase in difficulty through each week, and also through the term. Score boxes at the end of each page make it easy to track children’s progress and there are answers to every question at the back. For complete coverage of Year 1, check out our books for the Spring (9781789087635) and Summer (9781789087659) terms too!Read more
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