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In Environmental Learning for Classroom and Assembly at KS1 & KS2, the highly successful and popular author Mal Leicester teams up with the conservationist Denise Taylor to teach children about wildlife and environmental conservation through the art of storytelling. Reflecting the child’s world, the book works outwards from home to garden to neighbourhood to the countryside and seaside and to the planet as a whole. At each level, appreciating, conserving, and enhancing our environment is considered. The authors follow the tried and tested format of Stories for Classroom and Assembly and Stories for Circle Time and Assemblies. Each of the ten chapters includes an original themed story and is packed with lesson plans and cross-curriculum learning activities designed to save teachers’ valuable time. Leicester and Taylor combine the wonder of storytelling with topical environmental issues, covering plants, creatures and the planet. The book covers the full range of conservation, protection and enhancement themes, concepts and values whilst developing the following skills: literacy (including oracy)numeracyknowledge of the natural worldimaginative developmentcreative expression. Making a highly topical and on-going subject accessible to children, this beautifully illustrated resource offers teachers assembly ideas, lesson plans and art activities all in one book.

Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing is a practical guide that shows you how to make retirement successful, based on the most up-to-date research available. It encourages a deeper and wider view of retirement and reveals how retirement can be a time of transition, renewal, and re-imagination.Written by career coach Dr Denise Taylor, it considers the psychological factors that impact a successful adjustment to retirement and offers a deeper analysis of how people can find meaning and purpose after full-time work. It examines retirement as an event that often brings about great changes in a person’s personal and social life, and how to move forward with meaning in life. Illustrated with interviews, activities, and case studies, and with exercises and questions for reflection, it covers key topics including identity, health, well-being, finances, and relationships.This insightful guidebook is for all prospective and current retirees as well as employers, careers professionals, and counsellors who want to help people reflect on their approaches to retirement. You can visit the website and find publication resources linked to the book here: https://denisetaylor.co.uk/rethinking-retirement/

Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing is a practical guide that shows you how to make retirement successful, based on the most up-to-date research available. It encourages a deeper and wider view of retirement and reveals how retirement can be a time of transition, renewal, and re-imagination.Written by career coach Dr Denise Taylor, it considers the psychological factors that impact a successful adjustment to retirement and offers a deeper analysis of how people can find meaning and purpose after full-time work. It examines retirement as an event that often brings about great changes in a person’s personal and social life, and how to move forward with meaning in life. Illustrated with interviews, activities, and case studies, and with exercises and questions for reflection, it covers key topics including identity, health, well-being, finances, and relationships.This insightful guidebook is for all prospective and current retirees as well as employers, careers professionals, and counsellors who want to help people reflect on their approaches to retirement. You can visit the website and find publication resources linked to the book here: https://denisetaylor.co.uk/rethinking-retirement/

Support teachers and learners through the Cambridge IGCSE(TM) Information & Communication Technology syllabuses (0983/0417). This coursebook with digital access strengthens practical skills and allows learners to apply theory to real-life scenarios, building core skills they will use in all areas of life. A three-tiered approach to practical tasks develops fundamental skills with 'Getting started' and 'Practice' tasks, and stretches more confident students with 'Challenge' tasks. Students are given a taste of the industry through 'ICT in context', adding relevancy to students' learning. As well as this, learners develop autonomous learning skills through the 'Reflection' feature, encouraging students to evaluate their learning journey. Answers are freely accessible to teachers on the Cambridge GO platform.

Not sure how to start your essay or prepare for a presentation?  Worried about how to structure your report?  Questioning what a good assignment actually looks like?

With encouraging, jargon-free advice and a clearly defined seven-step plan to getting better grades, this book takes the fear out of academic writing and gives you the tools you need to succeed.  Punchy and packed with the dos and don’ts of good writing, it helps you improve your grades quickly and with minimal hassle.

Covering not just essays, but also group work, reports, reviews, research projects, journaling, and presentations, it provides effective tips on:

Defeating writers’ block Identifying and using relevant sources Planning and outlining strategies Building arguments and providing evidence Developing critical and analytical thinking Cultivating writing style Mastering presentation.

Focused on explaining and demonstrating the core requirements of academic assignments through detailed examples, this book provides all the support you need to build confidence and produce high-quality assignments. 

The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

Not sure how to start your essay or prepare for a presentation?  Worried about how to structure your report?  Questioning what a good assignment actually looks like?

With encouraging, jargon-free advice and a clearly defined seven-step plan to getting better grades, this book takes the fear out of academic writing and gives you the tools you need to succeed.  Punchy and packed with the dos and don’ts of good writing, it helps you improve your grades quickly and with minimal hassle.

Covering not just essays, but also group work, reports, reviews, research projects, journaling, and presentations, it provides effective tips on:

Defeating writers’ block Identifying and using relevant sources Planning and outlining strategies Building arguments and providing evidence Developing critical and analytical thinking Cultivating writing style Mastering presentation.

Focused on explaining and demonstrating the core requirements of academic assignments through detailed examples, this book provides all the support you need to build confidence and produce high-quality assignments. 

The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

Whether you’re in a lecture or the library, it’s easy to get information overload.  Take Great Notes helps you figure out which points matter most, and how to digest information efficiently and effectively. 

Identify and set good notetaking habits Take clear concise notes at every study sessionPick the best notetaking method to suit youUse to improve your assignments right away.

Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.

Learn core skills quicklyApply them right away and see resultsSucceed in your studies and in life

Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.

The complete guide to finding work for anyone aged 50 and over. Whatever your circumstances – from a change of career, a move to self-employment, a need to earn a decent income, or wishing to decrease your hours to free up time for other pursuits, this invaluable book helps readers to define their individual work needs and learn the modern techniques for successful job hunting. Helping readers to refocus and build confidence in the job market, the contents include getting in the right mind set, establishing clear goals, social media, networking, CV writing, interviews, stereotypes and how to deal with them, and self-employment.

This book is for anyone that has received a 'you've been shortlisted' letter and wants to feel more confident and prepared for their forthcoming interview.It covers the different types of psychometric testing companies use, the various forms of interviews they employ, from first interview to panel interview to competency-based interview, as well as all aspects of performing well at assessment centres.The book finishes with advice on questions to ask at the end of the interview, different ways to follow up and what to expect at the start of your new job.

"A vital book, whose importance will only grow as longer, less linear careers become more and more the norm. I wholeheartedly recommend it to all who have a genuine interest in supporting adults throughout the length of their career journey."Dr Oliver Jenkin PGCE RCDP, NICEC Fellow.CDI Senior Professional Development and Standards Manager, and Editor of the CDI’s magazine, Career Matters.Career professionals face growing challenges when supporting older clients through career transitions. Career and professional growth evolve dramatically from midlife onward, with distinct considerations at each stage. Drawing from research and real-world experience, this book addresses the complex challenges professionals face in midlife transitions and the profound shift into retirement. It explores how clients can leverage decades of experience, adapt to evolving industries, and navigate age-related perceptions, all while finding meaning beyond traditional work life. Readers will discover practical strategies to support older clients through these transitions. The accessible, coaching-focused tone will guide professionals through helping clients identify transferable skills, implement personal branding, and networking. There are also deeper insights into managing identity shifts and discovering new purpose. Each chapter offers actionable advice and inspirational stories, helping clients transform professional experience into new opportunities. This guide offers: Specialised Assessment Tools: Tailored instruments designed to address the unique challenges of midlife career transitions and retirement planning. In-Depth Case Studies: Real-world examples from diverse industries, illustrating practical applications of coaching strategies. Practical Coaching Tools: Ready-to-use session plans, conversation guides and structured models to help coaches navigate both the practical and emotional aspects of later-life career transitions. Addressing both the practical and psychological dimensions of coaching midlife clients through career transitions and retirement planning, this guide empowers career professionals to help clients embrace their next chapter with confidence and clarity.