Helen Thomson – författare

Designed for classroom and independent study, our Revise Key Stage 2 Targeted Practice Books provide simple, brilliantly smart support to Year 6 learners revising for the National Curriculum tests.

Designed for classroom and independent study, our Revise Key Stage 2 Revision Workbooks provide simple, brilliantly smart support to Year 6 learners practising for the National Curriculum tests. Features include:

‘Write-in’ format so that children can write their answers directly onto the page as they would in National Tests

One-to-one page match with the Revision Guide so students can find the practice they need quickly and easily

Guided practice questions on every page demonstrate good technique and build confidence

Loads of practice questions in the style of the new exams

Hints and tips helps students avoid common pitfalls

Designed for classroom and independent study, our Revise Key Stage 2 Revision Guides provide simple, brilliantly smart support to Year 6 learners preparing for the National Curriculum tests.

Features include:

One-topic-per-page format that helps students revise more quickly, without the hassle

Coverage of all topics included in the new National Curriculum tests

'Now try this' exam-style practice questions let students test their understanding of a topic and improve their exam technique

Visual explanations of key concepts help students revise quickly and recall important information

Reminders of concepts and skills in an interesting, accessible and easily-digestible way

Simple structure makes it easy to follow, with write-in features that help children ‘own’ the books.

REVISE 11+ is the smart choice for 11+ English preparation. This Practice Book:

Perfects  the key skills  needed for success in the Comprehension, Writing, and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar exams Supports learners with worked examples and guided practice for every topic Provides practice through on-the-page and digital questions Prepares learners for the 11+ exams by focusing on important skills and knowledge to develop confidence Measures success through checkpoint assessments and simple progress tracking.

Preparation is more than this Practice Book!

The REVISE 11+ series supports learners at every step of the journey. All titles in the series are fully integrated and work together to provide the best support for the 11+.

Consolidate learning with the REVISE 11+ English Ten-Minute Tests. Take the first step with the REVISE 11+ English Practice Book 1. Get exam-ready with the REVISE 11+ English Assessment Book.

REVISE 11+ is the smart choice for 11+ English preparation. This Practice Book:

Introduces the key knowledge needed for success in the Comprehension, Writing, and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar exams Supports learners with worked examples and guided practice for every topic Provides practice through on-the-page and digital questions Prepares learners for the 11+ exams by focusing on important skills and knowledge to develop confidence Measures success through checkpoint assessments and simple progress tracking.

Preparation is more than this Practice Book!

The REVISE 11+ series supports learners at every step of the journey. All titles in the series are fully integrated and work together to provide the best support for the 11+.

Consolidate learning with the REVISE 11+ English Ten-Minute Tests. Take the next step with the REVISE 11+ English Practice Book 2. Get exam-ready with the REVISE 11+ English Assessment Book. 

'Wonderfully clear, fluent and eye-opening' THE TIMES'A stirring scientific journey, a celebration of human diversity and a call to rethink the "unthinkable"' NATURE'An utterly fascinating romp around the nether regions of the human mind' BIG ISSUEIMAGINE . . . getting lost in a one-room flat; seeing auras; never forgetting a moment; a permanent orchestra in your head; turning into a tiger; life as an out-of-body experience; feeling other people's pain; being convinced you are dead; becoming a different person overnight.Our brains are far stranger than we think. We take it for granted that we can remember, feel emotion, navigate, empathise and understand the world around us, but how would our lives change if these abilities were dramatically enhanced - or disappeared overnight? Award-winning science writer Helen Thomson has spent years travelling the world tracking down incredibly rare brain disorders. In Unthinkable she tells the stories of nine extraordinary people. From the man who thinks he's a tiger to the doctor who feels the pain of others just by looking at them, their experiences illustrate how the brain can shape our lives in unexpected and, in some cases, brilliant and alarming ways. Delving into the rich histories of these conditions, exploring the very latest research and cutting-edge medical techniques, Thomson explains the workings of our consciousness, our emotions, our creativity and even the mechanisms that allow us to understand our own existence. Story by remarkable story, Unthinkable takes us on an unforgettable journey through the human brain. Discover how to forge memories that never disappear, how to grow an alien limb and how to make better decisions. Learn how to hallucinate and how to make yourself happier in a split second. Find out how to avoid getting lost, how to see more of your reality, even how exactly you can confirm you are alive. Think the unthinkable.

We all want to be happier, more successful and less stressed, but what really works?From building confidence and boosting creativity to forming better relationships and getting smarter (and healthier), This Book Could Fix Your Life explores the real science behind self-help. HOW TO BOOST YOUR IQ THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESSFUL DATING HOW TO BREAK BAD HABITSHOW TO ACE EXAMSWHAT TO EAT TO FEEL HAPPIERHOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLEHOW TO LIVE HEALTHIER LONGERAward-winning science writer Helen Thomson has zero desire to become a lifestyle guru, she just wants to help us understand the often surprising truths behind meditation, resilience, addiction, willpower, love, good sleep, CBT, success, dieting, antidepressants, intelligence and much, much more. Full of fascinating evidence-based advice pulled from the very latest research and packed with experiments you can try on yourself (including one guaranteed to lift your mood), this book really could help you fix your life.