Emma Davis - Böcker

The Thrive in Bioscience revision guides are written to help students achieve exam success in all core areas of bioscience.Each title encourages the reader to follow four steps to maximise their learning, with features to support this process.Step One: Review the factsThe revision guides are designed to help learning be quick and effective:· Information is set out in bullet points, making it easy to digest.· Clear, uncluttered illustrations illuminate what is said in the text.· Key concept panels summarise the essential learning points.Step 2: Check your understandingReaders are encouraged to:· Complete the questions at the end of chapters and online multiple-choice questions to reinforce their learning.· Use the flashcard app to master the essential terms and phrases.Step 3: Take note of extra adviceRevision tips, and hints for getting those precious extra marks in exams, are presented throughout.Step 4: Go the extra mileReaders can explore the suggestions for further reading to take their understanding one step further.Each title in the series is tailored to maximise understanding and achievement, to ensure that the reader really can thrive in their studies. They are the perfect course companions for any bioscience degree.Each title in the series is accompanied by the following digital resources:A flashcard glossary app, enabling the user to test their understanding of key terminology;A bank of interactive MCQs, giving users a hands-on way to check they have fully understood the concepts presented.

Open Water Swimming: A Complete Guide for Swimmers and Triathletes is aimed at all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals. It covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; a through introduction to getting started; a full discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; the safety and legal aspects of choosing a suitable location for swimming; acclimatization for both the beginner and the experienced swimmer. The author then goes on to explain in detail all technical aspects of open water swimming; sighting; drafting; turning around buoys; entraces, exits and transitions.