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Oxford Archaeology (OA) undertook a series of archaeological investigations on land around Kings Meadow Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, from 1993 to 2003. This work revealed occupation from the Mesolithic through to the medieval period, including part of a substantial Roman roadside settlement and shrine. This volume deals with the Roman remains, in addition to excavated early prehistoric and Iron Age activity in the local area. The important early to mid Saxon settlement and the medieval remains have been published elsewhere (Hardy et al. 2007). The earliest occupation is represented by an extensive redeposited flint assemblage attesting to significant (probably early) Mesolithic activity at the site. Sparse Neolithic occupation was indicated by two pits and a scatter of tools. A late Neolithic/early Bronze Age ring ditch surrounding a probable cremation burial was found to the east of the Roman settlement, while a second cremation burial, within an inverted early Bronze Age Collared Urn, was found in the far western part of the site. A middle to late Iron Age settlement was located c 370 m north-east of the Roman settlement, and consisted of a series of enclosures with associated ring gullies and other settlement features. The excavated part of the Roman settlement was established in the earlier 2nd century, with evidence for circular buildings, wells and a small cemetery. The settlement was bounded to the west by a ditch delimiting the eastern side of a north-south road. The layout of the settlement changed significantly during the late 2nd to 3rd century, with a series of mostly rectangular buildings aligned upon the eastern side of the north-south road. A gravel ‘pavement’ was constructed along the whole length of the roadside frontage of the settlement, while on the western side of the road, a monumental shrine complex was constructed. During the late 3rd to early 4th century the settlement expanded to the north, although the shrine to the west of the road fell into disuse at this time. The religious focus may have shifted to a small ‘temple’ at the northern periphery of the settlement. The settlement (or at least the excavated part of it) was abandoned during the second half of the 4th century, with the buildings being subjected to stone robbing, a process that continued into the post-Roman period. At the time of the Saxon reoccupation of the site (mid 5th century onwards), many of the late Roman boundary ditches still existed as remnant earthwork hollows.

The cemeteries around Roman Gloucester remain as windows through which the past populations of the town and preceding fortresses may be studied. Excavations by Oxford Archaeology in London Road between 2004 and 2006 revealed substantial parts of one of these cemeteries, at Wotton, lying by one of the main Roman roads east of the town. In addition to the nine cremation and 64 inhumation burials, a rare mass grave was found of at least 91 individuals, possibly victims of the Antonine Plague which swept the Roman Empire during the later 2nd century AD. This report analyses the burials for what they can tell us of the origins, health, status and funerary practices of the people living in Gloucester from the 1st to 4th century AD. The development of the Wotton cemetery itself is also studied, using evidence from excavations undertaken from the 19th century onwards.The current investigations also unearthed vertebrate deposits in the gravel cap dating to the Pleistocene, including hippopotamus and possibly bison and elephant. The significance of this assemblage in terms of the local geology is discussed.

The Cotswold Water Park Project is a landscape study centred upon parts of the Upper Thames Valley within what is now the Cotswold Water Park. The report is based upon four key excavated rural settlements, the most extensive being that at Claydon Pike, which dated primarily from the middle Iron Age to the late Roman period. A number of middle Saxon burials were also found. The other Water Park settlements dated to the late Iron Age-Roman period and the 2nd to 3rd century AD. The report has incorporated the results of these excavations into a wider synthesis of landscape development in the region, including aspects of material culture, environment and the economy.

This print and digital workbook provides additional exercises and practice questions to enable students to develop their skills. The activities can be used in class or outside the classroom as homework. It follows the same chapter structure as the coursebook, so you can confidently use it to support your lessons. Activities increase in difficulty to support students as they progress through the course, focusing on key skills such as evaluation and analysis. This workbook supports the Cambridge IGCSE(TM) , IGCSE (9-1) and O Level Business syllabuses (0264/0774/7081) for examination from 2027. Answers to activities are available to teachers via Cambridge GO.

A comprehensive second edition of Business Management for the IB Diploma, revised for first teaching in 2014. Designed for class use and independent study, this Coursebook is tailored to the thematic requirements and assessment objectives of the IB syllabus. It includes learning objectives and summaries; integrated Theory of Knowledge material; text in clear sections, following the IB syllabus structure and content specifications; clear, accessible English for students whose first language is not English; exam-style practice questions and a chapter on assessment and exam techniques. Written by two practising Business and Management teachers, Peter Stimpson and Alex Smith, it features the following topics: Business organisation and environment; Human resource management; Finance and accounts; Marketing; Operations management.

This revised set of resources for Cambridge IGCSE, IGCSE (9-1) and O Level Business Studies syllabuses (0450, 0986, 7115) is thoroughly updated for first examinations from 2020. This series helps students to develop the analytical and evaluative skills they need for success in business studies. With plenty of opportunities to practise, students will quickly gain confidence in structuring arguments and writing clear, coherent and creative responses. This workbook matches the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Business Studies syllabuses and contains a series of scaffolded exercises that enable progression through topics and skills. The answers to the workbook questions are available on the Cambridge University Press website.

Designed for class use and independent study, Business and Management for the IB Diploma is tailored to the thematic requirements and assessment objectives of the IB syllabus. It includes: key questions and summaries; key Theory of Knowledge exercises incorporated into the text; text divided into clear sections, following the IB syllabus structure and content specifications; clear, accessible English for students whose first language is not English; and plenty of exam-style practice questions.

A comprehensive second edition of Business Management for the IB Diploma, revised for first teaching in 2014. Designed for both class use and independent study, this digital edition of Business Management for the IB Diploma covers thematic requirements and assessment objectives of the IB Business Management syllabus. It includes learning objectives and summaries; integrated Theory of Knowledge material; text in clear sections, following the IB syllabus structure and content specifications; clear, accessible English for students whose first language is not English; exam-style practice questions and a chapter on assessment and exam techniques. The digital coursebook features the following topics: Business organisation and environment, Human resource management, Finance and accounts, Marketing, and Operations management.

This exam preparation guide provides extra support for students studying for their Business Management for the IB Diploma examination, for first teaching in 2014. Case studies and structured questions provide opportunities to practise and assess progress, which helps to build students' confidence. In addition, a focus on numeracy skills gives extra support with this particular aspect of the course. The resource encourages students to think critically and strategically about organisational behaviour. Answers to the exam preparation guide questions are online.

A comprehensive second edition of Business Management for the IB Diploma, revised for first teaching in 2014. For both class use and independent study, this Coursebook with Cambridge Elevate enhanced edition of Business Management for the IB Diploma covers the assessment objectives of the IB Business Management syllabus. It includes learning objectives and summaries, integrated Theory of Knowledge material, clear IB syllabus structure, accessible English for students whose first language is not English, exam-style practice questions and a chapter on exam techniques. This Cambridge Elevate enhanced edition contains supporting animations that highlight key concepts and help explain challenging aspects of the course. In addition, a wide variety of multiple choice questions with built-in feedback provide useful practice.

Pain, hope, and love collide in this explosive collection of speculative fiction. Arkdust demands revolutions while seeking compassion and understanding. Alex Smith gives us abandoned Black Panthers, disillusioned queer anarchists, warrior queen grocery clerks, all fighting for a better future against sadistic superheroes and white supremacist automatons—while a high-heeled bag lady with utopia in her eyes leads the way. Worlds we hope to never see and only dare to imagine, Arkdust challenges and implores the reader to explore the unimaginable to make all worlds possible. As Samuel R. Delany says, “You should be in that armchair, this word-wonder in your hand, reading...”

This volume contains a selection of papers presented at TRAC 2014, as well as some invited contributions. In keeping with the aims of TRAC, several papers make make innovative use of interdisciplinary theory: in humanistic geography, philosophy and archaeology; social psychology; and the cognitive science of religion in the study of Roman monuments, military social history and religion. Other papers share a common theme: the critical interpretation of archaeological evidence. A more careful consideration of non-grave good pottery sherds from graves suggests that these often disregarded items potentially shed light on funerary rites which are usually considered to be invisible; the potential importance of plant remains, particularly of exotic and rare species, in ritual deposits is examined and a new perspective on the negative aspects of Roman conquest of Northern Gaul presented. New approaches towards our understanding of space and landscape in the Roman world comprise an examination of the suburbs of ancient Rome and preliminary results of an ongoing project exploring the relationship between wetland landscapes and domestic settlements, presenting a case study from Spain.

For decades, companies in other industries have refined techniques to better understand their customers'' needs, uncover insights, and develop new-to-the-world ideas, which are now products and services we use every day. Organisations have concluded that successfully adopting these methods, known as Design Thinking, have greater financial returns than pursuing more traditional ways of operating. As the legal industry grapples with increased complexity, accelerated market deadlines, and budget constraints, design thinking holds promise to create a more delightful client experience while also increasing profitability. This book features insights from leading experts in the field.

For decades, companies in other industries have refined techniques to better understand their customers'' needs, uncover insights, and develop new-to-the-world ideas, which are now products and services we use every day. Organisations have concluded that successfully adopting these methods, known as Design Thinking, have greater financial returns than pursuing more traditional ways of operating. As the legal industry grapples with increased complexity, accelerated market deadlines, and budget constraints, design thinking holds promise to create a more delightful client experience while also increasing profitability. This book features insights from leading experts in the field.

A GRIPPING DCI KETT CRIME THRILLER FROM THE #1 BESTSELLER 'Fresh and ferocious' James Patterson They should have been safe, but now they’re gone. In the city of Norwich, fears are running rampant. Young women are going missing while delivering newspapers. Is this the work of a serial kidnapper? DCI Robert Kett, newly arrived to the area, has troubles of his own to contend with. His wife was snatched from the streets of London – gone without a trace. His three children need his full attention, but Kett soon finds himself dragged into the centre of one of the darkest cases of his career. Kett knows what it’s like to suffer. If he gets this right, he can save others from such horror. And maybe finally get some answers of his own...Dive into the first book in the tense, twisty and darkly funny DCI Robert Kett crime series. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk and Neil Lancaster.

A GRIPPING DCI KETT CRIME THRILLER FROM THE #1 BESTSELLER 'Fresh and ferocious' James Patterson Monsters can come in all sorts of disguises. When a young woman is brutally murdered in the Norfolk countryside, the locals blame Black Shuck, a legendary wild dog. There’s only one problem: the wounds weren’t made by an animal.DCI Kett is battling a black dog of his own. With his wife still missing, and the injuries from his last case leaving him in constant pain, everything seems impossible – not least looking after his three young children.But when a second body appears, even bloodier than the last, Kett finds himself on a hunt for one of the most ruthless serial killers the country has ever seen. A killer who may be hunting him too...A thrilling serial killer detective novel for fans of JD Kirk, Ian Rankin and Tim Weaver.