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White Poppies Heinemann Plays (PDF)
by Sue SaundersWhen Tom Headley enlists underage in the Great War, he and his childhood friends head straight to the front line as tunnellers. In tragic circumstances, Tom is blamed for the deaths of his comrades. His family and sweetheart back home are shunned by the community. Eighty years later, a young schoolgril sets out to research her great grandparents as part of a Poppy Day project. She uncovers shocking truths, and in doing so rights a wrong that has lasted for generations, and rewrites history. . .
Polly of the Circus
by Margaret MayoThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic
by Henri BergsonIn this great philosophical essay, Henri Bergson explores why people laugh and what laughter means. Written at the turn of the twentieth century, Laughter explores what it is in language that makes a joke funny and what it is in us that makes us laugh. One of the functions of humor, according to Bergson, is to help us retain our humanity during an age of mechanization. Like other philosophers, novelists, poets, and humorists of his era, Bergson was concerned with the duality of man and machine. His belief in life as a vital impulse, indefinable by reason alone, informs his perception of comedy as the relief we experience upon distancing ourselves from the mechanistic and materialistic. "A situation is always comic," Bergson notes, "if it participates simultaneously in two series of events which are absolutely independent of each other, and if it can be interpreted in two quite different meanings. " The philosopher's thought-provoking insights (e. g. , "It seems that laughter needs an echo. Our laughter is always the laughter of a group. ") keep this work ever-relevant as a thesis on the principles of humor.
Cousin Pons
by Honoré De BalzacMild, harmless and ugly to behold, the impoverished Pons is an ageing musician whose brief fame has fallen to nothing. Living a placid Parisian life as a bachelor in a shared apartment with his friend Schmucke, he maintains only two passions: a devotion to fine dining in the company of wealthy but disdainful relatives, and a dedication to the collection of antiques. When these relatives become aware of the true value of his art collection, however, their sneering contempt for the parasitic Pons rapidly falls away as they struggle to obtain a piece of the weakening man's inheritance. Taking its place in the Human Comedy as a companion to Cousin Bette, the darkly humorous Cousin Pons is among of the last and greatest of Balzac's novels concerning French urban society: a cynical, pessimistic but never despairing consideration of human nature.
Cousin Betty
by Honoré De BalzacLa Cousine Bette (French pronunciation: [la kuzin bɛt], Cousin Bette) is an 1846 novel by French author Honoré de Balzac. Set in mid-19th century Paris, it tells the story of an unmarried middle-aged woman who plots the destruction of her extended family. Bette works with Valérie Marneffe, an unhappily married young lady, to seduce and torment a series of men. One of these is Baron Hector Hulot, husband to Bette's cousin Adeline. He sacrifices his family's fortune and good name to please Valérie, who leaves him for a tradesman named Crevel. The book is part of the Scènes de la vie parisienne section of Balzac's novel sequence La Comédie humaine ("The Human Comedy").
Pearson Baccalaureate PYP Companion Level 6 (PDF)
by Jackie HoldernessOne of nine engaging companions exploring each level's individual units with open-ended activities linked to the Learner Profile attributes: tear-out sheets ready for inclusion in the portfolio individual and group activities.
Bug Club, Brown A/3C: The Quigleys Wild Life (PDF)
by Simon MasonThis title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme to combine books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Year 3 Brown A (NC level 3c) fiction novel ... At the Wildlife Park, Will tells his family everything he knows about the big, fierce animals. Lucy is only interested in the small, furry animals. When Lucy bumps into a really big, fierce animal, some interesting facts tumble into Will's mind.
Bug Club, Grey A/3A: Gorillas vs The Leopard Men (PDF)
by Mr Nick WardThis title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme to combine books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Year 4 Grey A (NC level 3a) fiction novel ... Something happened to Charlie when he was just eight years old.
Bug Club, Brown B/3B: The Quigleys Have Got Talent (PDF)
by Simon MasonThis title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme to combine books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Year 3 Brown B (NC level 3b) fiction novel ... At the school talent show, Will plans to do a judo act with his friend, Tim. Lucy plans to give a skipping demonstration with her friend, Pokehead. When Tim and Pokehead get flu, Will and Lucy decide to put on a magic act together.
Bug Club, Pirate School: The Birthday Bash (PDF)
by Maureen Haselhurst Ian Cunliffe Jeremy StrongThis title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. This title is suitable for ages 6-7 (Lime level).
Bug Club, Lime B/3C Star Wars: I Want To Be A Jedi (PDF)
by Simon BeecroftThis title is part of Pearson's Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this book: This report text introduces the world of the Star Wars films as if it were a real place with its own history, heroes and culture, and explains the progress and training of a young 'Jedi' within this environment. This title is suitable for ages 6-7 (Lime level)
Bug Club, Blue A: The Dragon Tale And Other Beastly Stories (PDF)
by Trevor Baxendale Anthony Horowitz Simone MassoniThis title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. This title is suitable for ages 9-10 (Blue level).
Heinemann Active Maths, Level 1, Pupil Book 6: Shape, Position and Movement (PDF)
by Lynda Keith Steve Mills Hilary KollThese bright and lively pupil books have been designed to further consolidate children's learning through independent practice. They are closely linked to the teacher activity cards and each 'Heinemann Active Maths' outcome.
Collins GCSE Science - AQA GCSE (9-1) Combined Science for Biology: Trilogy Foundation Support Workbook (PDF)
by Liz OuldridgeThis Foundation Support Workbook will support and motivate students working in the grade range 1-4 by focusing on the use of key scientific vocabulary, how to build an answer by linking key words or concepts and how to work with calculations and graphs in science. * Summarises what needs to be learned (all the Foundation content for each topic) * Provides plenty of practice questions * Builds confidence by showing how to answer questions or work through calculations, such as by having part of the answer filled in Each topic opens with a bulleted summary of the key ideas, reminding students of the key scientific vocabulary and equations they should be able to recall. The questions begin with confidence-building, low demand questions (multiple choice, matching, sentence completion or closed short answer) leading to more open questions including calculations as part of structured questions. The questions include applying and analysing as well as recall, for example bringing in skills used in analysing results from practical work. Frequent support notes provide hints and tips on key vocabulary, how to answer open response questions (for example by writing causal explanations), strategies for decoding questions (for example by identifying key words in the question) and how to interpret information from tables and graphs. 'Show me' writing frames demonstrate how to build longer answers, how to work with equations in science and how to convert units. In later pages the level of scaffolding is gradually reduced by removing the guided support so that students are supported in becoming independent learners throughout their GCSE course.
Bug Club, Red (KS2) A/5c: Petronas (PDF)
by Tina ShawBold, colourful readers with kid-friendly characters and subjects they'd choose for themselves.
Bug Club, Red A/5C: The Queen's Spy (PDF)
by Sally PrueBold, colourful readers with kid-friendly characters and subjects they'd choose for themselves.
Haunting Histories (PDF)
by Steve Barlow Steve SkidmoreThis title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. Grey (NC level 3A - 4C) . . . Did you hear the one about the ghosts and the school children. . . ? The children went on a school trip and the result was two hilarious haunting histories
Edexcel: A2 Music Listening Tests (4th edition) (PDF)
by Benham, Hugh|Wightman, AlistairThis book contains a series of questions that will help you to prepare fully for Unit 6 (Further Musical Understanding) of your A Level exam. It has been carefully written to match the requirements of the new Edexcel A2 Music specification, relating to the set works that you will study for examination in 2015, 2016 or 2017.
Edexcel: A2 Music Listening Tests (4th edition) (PDF)
by Benham, Hugh|Wightman, AlistairThis book contains a series of questions that will help you to prepare fully for Unit 6 (Further Musical Understanding) of your A Level exam. It has been carefully written to match the requirements of the new Edexcel A2 Music specification, relating to the set works that you will study for examination in 2015, 2016 or 2017.
Edexcel A2 Music Revision Guide (3rd edition) (PDF)
by Alistair WightmanThis revision guide is designed to prepare you fully for Sections B and C of your final A2 Music exam. For exams June 2015 to June 2017, this guide will help you to understand how the exam works, how questions are worded and what your examiners are looking for. It will give you the edge you need to achieve a better grade.
Edexcel A2 Music Study Guide (5th edition) (PDF)
by Paul Terry|David BowmanThis study guide can be used throughout your Edexcel A2 Music course to support your school work, and follows the specification for exams from 2015 to 2017. Written in a clear and approachable style by experienced teachers and examiners, this book will help you to prepare thoroughly for your exam.
Performance Studies: An Introduction (PDF)
by Richard SchechnerThe publication of Performance Studies: An Introduction was a defining moment for the field. Richard Schechner's pioneering textbook provides a lively and accessible overview of the full range of performance for undergraduates at all levels and beginning graduate students in performance studies, theatre, performing arts, and cultural studies. Among the topics discussed are the performing arts and popular entertainments, rituals, play and games, and the performances of everyday life. Supporting examples and ideas are drawn from the social sciences, performing arts, poststructuralism, ritual theory, ethology, philosophy, and aesthetics. This third edition is accompanied by an all-new companion website curated by a dedicated media editor, with the following resources for instructors and students: Interactive glossary Multiple choice questions Powerpoint Slides. Videos Website links for further study Tutorials on specific skills within Performance Studies Sample Discussion Questions Exercises and Activities Sample Syllabi The book itself has also been revised, with 25 new extracts and biographies, up-to-date coverage of global and intercultural performances, and further exploration of the growing international presence of Performance Studies as a discipline. Performance Studiesis the definitive overview for undergraduates, with primary extracts, student activities, key biographies and over 200 images of global performance.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13/Topaz: Caribbean Carnival (PDF)
by Jillian PowellWear a bright costume, bang a drum, dance and sing. Come and join the carnival as the Caribbean islands celebrate in style! * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum Links: Geography
Collins Big Cat, Band 13/Topaz: Leisure and Entertainment since 1900 (PDF)
by Timothy KnapmanCan you imagine what life was like before television was invented? Find out about how music, dancing, film, television, sport and computing have changed since 1900. Read about the different things people used to do in their spare time and how this is different from what we do today. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum Links: History
The Routledge Dance Studies Reader (PDF)
by Janet O’shea Alexandra CarterThe second edition of The Routledge Dance Studies Reader offers fresh critical perspectives on classic and modern dance forms, including ballroom, tango, Hip-hop, site-specific performance, and disability in dance. Alexandra Carter and Janet O'Shea deliver a substantially revised and updated collection of key texts, featuring an enlightening new introduction, which tracks differing approaches to dance studies. Important articles from the first edition are accompanied by twenty new works by leading critical voices. The articles are presented in five thematic sections, each with a new editorial introduction and further reading. Sections cover: Making dance Performing dance Ways of looking Locating dance in history and society Debating the discipline The Routledge Dance Studies Reader gives readers access to over thirty essential texts on dance and provides expert guidance on their critical context. It is a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding dance from a global and contemporary perspective.nbsp;