Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge International AS & A Level Literature in EnglishFirst teaching: September 2019 First examination: from 2021The Student’s Book introduces the key concepts and skills in the Cambridge International syllabus, with a focus on developing effective writing from the start, to give students a toolkit for responding to unseen texts and exploring the set texts in depth. Develops effective writing throughout with dedicated activities and exemplar student writing to model different ways of responding to texts.Structured to help students make progress: each unit offers a clear, step-by-step learning sequence, moving from exploration to supported analysis to independent writing, and building towards examination-style tasks at the end of each chapter.Supports and challenges all learners. The first chapter of the book introduces the fundamental skills and concepts for the course, building learners’ confidence and supporting the transition from upper secondary. The second part of the book shows students how to apply these skills to write about the three major forms (poetry, prose and drama) and to respond to unseen texts. Thinking more deeply sections revisit ideas at a higher level to challenge the most able students.Provides an anthology of international texts: fresh texts from a variety of periods and cultures have been chosen to allow students to explore different writers’ choices and their effects.Practical for the classroom: the book will be clearly organised into practical sequences of learning that can be used as lessons or series of lessons. The focus on activity and modelling offers an accessible format for classroom teaching.Supports teachers’ planning. The free online teacher resource available on Collins.co.uk provides editable medium-term plans summarising the coverage of each chapter.

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC Eduqas Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Language & Literature Suitable for the 2027 exams Practise and pass your GCSE 9-1 English exams in just one week with this 7-day revision planOur customised 7-day GCSE revision plan helps you Cover essential topics for GCSE English Language and GCSE Literature in less than an hourMake sure you’re on the right track with quick tests to test understanding and recall knowledgePractise for the real thing with exam-style questions and answersRemember key points with summary boxes after each topic.Looking for more GCSE Grade 9-1 English revision guides? Be sure to check out the Collins English Language and Literature Complete Revision & Practice (9780008112585) for GCSE Grade 9-1 revision success.

The Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The Stage 7 Student’s Book supports students to develop their skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, showing all students how to progress.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0861 from 2020. Focused on improving skills – the book provides full coverage of the Stage 7 Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum framework, with clear outcomes in each chapter.Organised by text purpose – each chapter shows students how to speak, write and comment on texts created for one key purpose or pair of purposes. A clear learning sequence builds from students exploring texts, through scaffolded writing and speaking and listening activities, towards a series of meaningful final tasks.Stage 7 introduces describing, informing, persuading and advising, narrating, reviewing and discussing, and exploring and commenting.The final chapter of the book allows students to test their understanding and apply the skills they have learned across Stage 7, by responding to reading and writing questions on two longer texts.Supports progression – clear models and examples are included throughout to show students how to improve, while self-assessment tasks at the end of each chapter help students to reflect on their progress.Rich, varied and engaging text extracts – fresh international fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction texts represent the different forms and purposes required at each stage of the curriculum. Extracts of increasing length and challenge have been chosen to build students’ reading stamina across the stage.The clear lesson-by-lesson approach allows teachers to easily use the resources in the classroom and build them into their own schemes of work.Prepares students for a seamless transition to Stage 8.

The Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The Stage 8Student’s Book supports students to develop their skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, showing all students how to progress.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0861 from 2020. Focused on improving skills – the book provides full coverage of the Stage 8 Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum framework, with clear outcomes in each chapter.Organised by purpose – each chapter shows students how to speak, write and comment on texts created for one key purpose or pair of purposes. A clear learning sequence builds from students exploring texts, through scaffolded writing and speaking and listening activities, towards a series of meaningful final tasks.Stage 8 covers describing, explaining, persuading and arguing, narrating, exploring and discussing, and commenting and comparing.The final chapter of the book allows students to test their understanding and apply the skills they have learned across Stage 8, by responding to reading and writing questions on two longer texts.Supports progression – clear models and examples are included throughout to show students how to improve, while self-assessment tasks at the end of each chapter help students to reflect on their progress.Rich, varied and engaging text extracts – fresh international fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction texts represent the different forms and purposes required at each stage of the curriculum. Extracts of increasing length and challenge have been chosen to build students’ reading stamina across the stage.The clear lesson-by-lesson approach allows teachers to easily use the resources in the classroom and build them into their own schemes of work.Prepares students for a seamless transition to Stage 9.

The Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The Stage 8 Teacher’s Guide provides comprehensive, practical support with lesson plans, worksheets and PowerPoints for every unit of the Student’s Book.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0861 from 2020.. Plan for progression with a full scheme of work for each stage. Chapter overviews show which objectives, texts and key terms are covered in each lesson, while the Curriculum Framework coverage map shows where every text form or genre and learning objective from the curriculum framework has been addressed.Start teaching straightaway with ready-made lesson plans, worksheets and PowerPoints for each two- or four-page unit in the Student’s Book.Detailed, differentiated lesson plans share best practice, whether you are teaching Lower Secondary for the first time or an experienced teacher of the curriculum.The clear lesson-by-lesson approach allows you to use the resources with ease in the classroom and to build them into your own schemes of work.Fully differentiated lesson plans suggest how all learners can be supported to make progress through ‘Extra support’ and ‘Extra challenge’ suggestions and worksheets to scaffold or extend the Student’s Book activities.Personalise the course and adapt the resources to the needs of your classes with the editable Word and PowerPoint files that can be downloaded from the Collins website:www.collins.co.uk/cambridge-international-downloads

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2027 exams Targeted practice questions covering your GCSE grade 9-1 set textOur Romeo and Juliet AQA GCSE Grade 9-1 workbook has everything you need to put your skills to the test and score top marks on your AQA GCSE 9-1 English Literature exam!Prepare for your exam in a snap with this new GCSE Grade 9-1 Snap Revision Romeo and Juliet Workbook from Collins. Full of questions on language, structure, themes and context in a clear and easy-to-use format – with answers included – you’ll get plenty of practice. With exam-style questions you can plan and write your essay responses to be completely prepared for your AQA exam. Perfect to use alongside the GCSE Grade 9-1 Romeo and Juliet Snap Revision Guide (9780008247072) for all the key information you need to practise and pass.

Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Suitable for the 2027 exams Everything you need to improve your academic writing for GCSE 9-1 English and other subjectsLet’s face it, exams can be tricky. Because everyone has different strengths when it comes to test taking, this Snap Revision guide from Collins helps you focus on areas of your revision that you find tricky or need extra practice in. This is no ordinary GCSE Grade 9-1 revision guide – it is focused revision designed to help you strengthen your academic writing for the GCSE Grade 9-1 exams in English Language, English Literature and other GCSE courses such as History, Geography and Science. Plenty of examples and lots of practice opportunities help you build your academic writing skills.

The fourth edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE English Student's Book covers in depth every skill and topic in the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990), showing students how to make progress.This Student's Book supports the syllabuses for examination from 2027.Exam Board: Cambridge International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990)For examination from 2027.This resource is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the Cambridge First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990) for examination from 2027. Revised and updated to support the 2027 syllabuses.Show students how to progress with a clear structure that moves from building key reading, writing and technical skills to applying these skills to a range of question types and tasks.Engage students with rich and diverse text extracts from around the world, representing varied writing forms and purposes.Help students to make progress with regular ‘Check your progress’ checklists and annotated sample answers to exemplify best practice.Prepare students for success with practice questions at the end of each chapter and two complete practice papers at the end of the book. Detailed guidance and annotated sample answers in the Teacher's Guide help you and your classes to make the most of the practice questions in the Student's Book.Build confidence in speaking and listening with clear guidance, activities and exemplification of presentation and discussion tasks.Written and developed by a team of experienced Cambridge IGCSE English teachers from a range of regions.

The fourth edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE English Teacher’s Guide supports the Student’s Book, giving teachers everything they need to teach the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990).This Teacher’s Guide supports the syllabuses for examination from 2027.Exam Board: Cambridge International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990)For examination from 2027We are working towards endorsement of this series for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabus (0500/0990) for examination from 2027. Revised and updated to support the 2027 syllabuses.Support student progress with teaching sequences that follow the structure of the Student's Book, moving from building key reading, writing and technical skills to applying these skills to a range of question types and tasks.Multiple schemes of work offer different routes through the course to suit the context of your classes.Save time on planning and preparation with pre-prepared lesson plans, answers, worksheets and PowerPoints for every topic of the Student's Book, plus extension and support activities.Adapt the resources to the needs of your classes with editable Word and PowerPoint files.Detailed guidance and annotated sample answers in the Teacher's Guide help you and your classes to make the most of the practice questions in the Student's Book.Written and developed by a team of experienced Cambridge IGCSE English teachers from a range of regions.

The dovetail joint, which woodworkers rely on for making boxes and drawers, is the hallmark of fine craftsmanship. This unique and comprehensive handbook unlocks the intricacies of the classic joint. Woodworkers will learn exactly how to design and lay out all forms of the dovetail, and how to saw and chisel the mating parts for a perfect fit. With detailed explanations at every step and a refreshingly contemporary approach, master craftsman Ian Kirby shows how to achieve superb results with traditional hand tools as well as modern router jigs. Variations include the through, single-lap and double-lap dovetail; the secret miter dovetail; dovetail housings; and rail-to-leg dovetails. Every serious woodworker will need to own this essential reference.

How to set up table saws, manage blades, and build simple jigs.

Build a handsome heirloom to be cherished for years to come with 21 projects hand-picked from the editors of Woodworker''s Journal. Perfect for adding your carved and scrolled signature touches, the projects include a baker''s shelf, Shaker vanity mirror, cherry gun cabinet, Colonial pewter cupboard, and much more.

Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge International AS & A Level Literature in EnglishFirst teaching: September 2019 First examination: from 2021The Student’s Book introduces the key concepts and skills in the Cambridge International syllabus, with a focus on developing effective writing from the start, to give students a toolkit for responding to unseen texts and exploring the set texts in depth. Develops effective writing throughout with dedicated activities and exemplar student writing to model different ways of responding to texts.Structured to help students make progress: each unit offers a clear, step-by-step learning sequence, moving from exploration to supported analysis to independent writing, and building towards examination-style tasks at the end of each chapter.Supports and challenges all learners. The first chapter of the book introduces the fundamental skills and concepts for the course, building learners’ confidence and supporting the transition from upper secondary. The second part of the book shows students how to apply these skills to write about the three major forms (poetry, prose and drama) and to respond to unseen texts. Thinking more deeply sections revisit ideas at a higher level to challenge the most able students.Provides an anthology of international texts: fresh texts from a variety of periods and cultures have been chosen to allow students to explore different writers’ choices and their effects.Practical for the classroom: the book will be clearly organised into practical sequences of learning that can be used as lessons or series of lessons. The focus on activity and modelling offers an accessible format for classroom teaching.Supports teachers’ planning. The free online teacher resource available on Collins.co.uk provides editable medium-term plans summarising the coverage of each chapter.

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC Eduqas Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Language & Literature Suitable for the 2027 exams Practise and pass your GCSE 9-1 English exams in just one week with this 7-day revision planOur customised 7-day GCSE revision plan helps you Cover essential topics for GCSE English Language and GCSE Literature in less than an hourMake sure you’re on the right track with quick tests to test understanding and recall knowledgePractise for the real thing with exam-style questions and answersRemember key points with summary boxes after each topic.Looking for more GCSE Grade 9-1 English revision guides? Be sure to check out the Collins English Language and Literature Complete Revision & Practice (9780008112585) for GCSE Grade 9-1 revision success.

The Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The Stage 7 Student’s Book supports students to develop their skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, showing all students how to progress.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0861 from 2020. Focused on improving skills – the book provides full coverage of the Stage 7 Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum framework, with clear outcomes in each chapter.Organised by text purpose – each chapter shows students how to speak, write and comment on texts created for one key purpose or pair of purposes. A clear learning sequence builds from students exploring texts, through scaffolded writing and speaking and listening activities, towards a series of meaningful final tasks.Stage 7 introduces describing, informing, persuading and advising, narrating, reviewing and discussing, and exploring and commenting.The final chapter of the book allows students to test their understanding and apply the skills they have learned across Stage 7, by responding to reading and writing questions on two longer texts.Supports progression – clear models and examples are included throughout to show students how to improve, while self-assessment tasks at the end of each chapter help students to reflect on their progress.Rich, varied and engaging text extracts – fresh international fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction texts represent the different forms and purposes required at each stage of the curriculum. Extracts of increasing length and challenge have been chosen to build students’ reading stamina across the stage.The clear lesson-by-lesson approach allows teachers to easily use the resources in the classroom and build them into their own schemes of work.Prepares students for a seamless transition to Stage 8.

The Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The Stage 8Student’s Book supports students to develop their skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, showing all students how to progress.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0861 from 2020. Focused on improving skills – the book provides full coverage of the Stage 8 Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum framework, with clear outcomes in each chapter.Organised by purpose – each chapter shows students how to speak, write and comment on texts created for one key purpose or pair of purposes. A clear learning sequence builds from students exploring texts, through scaffolded writing and speaking and listening activities, towards a series of meaningful final tasks.Stage 8 covers describing, explaining, persuading and arguing, narrating, exploring and discussing, and commenting and comparing.The final chapter of the book allows students to test their understanding and apply the skills they have learned across Stage 8, by responding to reading and writing questions on two longer texts.Supports progression – clear models and examples are included throughout to show students how to improve, while self-assessment tasks at the end of each chapter help students to reflect on their progress.Rich, varied and engaging text extracts – fresh international fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction texts represent the different forms and purposes required at each stage of the curriculum. Extracts of increasing length and challenge have been chosen to build students’ reading stamina across the stage.The clear lesson-by-lesson approach allows teachers to easily use the resources in the classroom and build them into their own schemes of work.Prepares students for a seamless transition to Stage 9.

The Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English series offers a skills-building approach to the Cambridge Lower Secondary English curriculum framework (0861) from 2020. The Stage 8 Teacher’s Guide provides comprehensive, practical support with lesson plans, worksheets and PowerPoints for every unit of the Student’s Book.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0861 from 2020.. Plan for progression with a full scheme of work for each stage. Chapter overviews show which objectives, texts and key terms are covered in each lesson, while the Curriculum Framework coverage map shows where every text form or genre and learning objective from the curriculum framework has been addressed.Start teaching straightaway with ready-made lesson plans, worksheets and PowerPoints for each two- or four-page unit in the Student’s Book.Detailed, differentiated lesson plans share best practice, whether you are teaching Lower Secondary for the first time or an experienced teacher of the curriculum.The clear lesson-by-lesson approach allows you to use the resources with ease in the classroom and to build them into your own schemes of work.Fully differentiated lesson plans suggest how all learners can be supported to make progress through ‘Extra support’ and ‘Extra challenge’ suggestions and worksheets to scaffold or extend the Student’s Book activities.Personalise the course and adapt the resources to the needs of your classes with the editable Word and PowerPoint files that can be downloaded from the Collins website:www.collins.co.uk/cambridge-international-downloads

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2027 exams Targeted practice questions covering your GCSE grade 9-1 set textOur Romeo and Juliet AQA GCSE Grade 9-1 workbook has everything you need to put your skills to the test and score top marks on your AQA GCSE 9-1 English Literature exam!Prepare for your exam in a snap with this new GCSE Grade 9-1 Snap Revision Romeo and Juliet Workbook from Collins. Full of questions on language, structure, themes and context in a clear and easy-to-use format – with answers included – you’ll get plenty of practice. With exam-style questions you can plan and write your essay responses to be completely prepared for your AQA exam. Perfect to use alongside the GCSE Grade 9-1 Romeo and Juliet Snap Revision Guide (9780008247072) for all the key information you need to practise and pass.

Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Suitable for the 2027 exams Everything you need to improve your academic writing for GCSE 9-1 English and other subjectsLet’s face it, exams can be tricky. Because everyone has different strengths when it comes to test taking, this Snap Revision guide from Collins helps you focus on areas of your revision that you find tricky or need extra practice in. This is no ordinary GCSE Grade 9-1 revision guide – it is focused revision designed to help you strengthen your academic writing for the GCSE Grade 9-1 exams in English Language, English Literature and other GCSE courses such as History, Geography and Science. Plenty of examples and lots of practice opportunities help you build your academic writing skills.

The fourth edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE English Student's Book covers in depth every skill and topic in the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990), showing students how to make progress.This Student's Book supports the syllabuses for examination from 2027.Exam Board: Cambridge International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990)For examination from 2027.This resource is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the Cambridge First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990) for examination from 2027. Revised and updated to support the 2027 syllabuses.Show students how to progress with a clear structure that moves from building key reading, writing and technical skills to applying these skills to a range of question types and tasks.Engage students with rich and diverse text extracts from around the world, representing varied writing forms and purposes.Help students to make progress with regular ‘Check your progress’ checklists and annotated sample answers to exemplify best practice.Prepare students for success with practice questions at the end of each chapter and two complete practice papers at the end of the book. Detailed guidance and annotated sample answers in the Teacher's Guide help you and your classes to make the most of the practice questions in the Student's Book.Build confidence in speaking and listening with clear guidance, activities and exemplification of presentation and discussion tasks.Written and developed by a team of experienced Cambridge IGCSE English teachers from a range of regions.

The fourth edition of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE English Teacher’s Guide supports the Student’s Book, giving teachers everything they need to teach the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English syllabuses (0500/0990).This Teacher’s Guide supports the syllabuses for examination from 2027.Exam Board: Cambridge International EducationLevel & Subject: Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) and IGCSE (9–1) First Language English (0990)For examination from 2027We are working towards endorsement of this series for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabus (0500/0990) for examination from 2027. Revised and updated to support the 2027 syllabuses.Support student progress with teaching sequences that follow the structure of the Student's Book, moving from building key reading, writing and technical skills to applying these skills to a range of question types and tasks.Multiple schemes of work offer different routes through the course to suit the context of your classes.Save time on planning and preparation with pre-prepared lesson plans, answers, worksheets and PowerPoints for every topic of the Student's Book, plus extension and support activities.Adapt the resources to the needs of your classes with editable Word and PowerPoint files.Detailed guidance and annotated sample answers in the Teacher's Guide help you and your classes to make the most of the practice questions in the Student's Book.Written and developed by a team of experienced Cambridge IGCSE English teachers from a range of regions.

The dovetail joint, which woodworkers rely on for making boxes and drawers, is the hallmark of fine craftsmanship. This unique and comprehensive handbook unlocks the intricacies of the classic joint. Woodworkers will learn exactly how to design and lay out all forms of the dovetail, and how to saw and chisel the mating parts for a perfect fit. With detailed explanations at every step and a refreshingly contemporary approach, master craftsman Ian Kirby shows how to achieve superb results with traditional hand tools as well as modern router jigs. Variations include the through, single-lap and double-lap dovetail; the secret miter dovetail; dovetail housings; and rail-to-leg dovetails. Every serious woodworker will need to own this essential reference.

How to set up table saws, manage blades, and build simple jigs.

Build a handsome heirloom to be cherished for years to come with 21 projects hand-picked from the editors of Woodworker''s Journal. Perfect for adding your carved and scrolled signature touches, the projects include a baker''s shelf, Shaker vanity mirror, cherry gun cabinet, Colonial pewter cupboard, and much more.