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72 produkter
72 produkter
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
497 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
European cinema flourishes. European blockbusters challenge Hollywood's domination of the industry and prize-winning art-house productions influence directors in American and beyond. Whether attempting to engage with the past, explore the present or predict the future, today's European films display a verve and originality that challenges the older stereotypes. Contemporary European Cinema presents an overview of the dynamics of twenty-first century European cinema, exploring the artistic, commercial and production contexts of European cinema in order to identify the areas in which the continent's filmmakers express their national concerns and identities. Taking a thematic approach Contemporary European Cinema draws on a wide range of case studies from different countries to reflect the breadth of contemporary European cinema. Topics covered include art cinema;historical drama;horror;political films;the effects of EU and national funding;the interaction between art and popular cinema; andthe survival of European cinematic style and spectacle.Contemporary European Cinema will be of great value to students studying European cinema as part of Film Studies, Media Studies and modern language courses.
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
110 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Even in the darkest of times, love conquers all . . .From Mary Wood, bestselling author of the Jam Factory Girls series, A Lasting Promise is a gripping historical novel – full of powerful, heartfelt emotion, set around the Second World War.France, 1943. As war casts its shadow over Europe, the tranquil life of twenty-three-year-old Sister Angelica's convent is disrupted by the arrival of Nazi forces. Inside the convent, the nuns offer refuge to children in need of care and protection. Despite the ever-present risks, Angelica is determined to honour her promise to keep them safe. Each day is a testament to courage and hope, even when unexpected challenges arise.London, 1963. Now aged forty-four, Angelica has made a new life for herself in East London’s Stepney. Despite the shadows of war, she is nurturing a family of her own with hope and resilience, ready to embrace the future with open arms. Yet, as life often reminds us, the past has a way of weaving itself back into our present when we least expect it . . .‘Wood is a born storyteller’ – Lancashire Evening Post
E-bok
Engelska, 2025120 kr
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Even in the darkest of times, love conquers all . . .From Mary Wood, bestselling author of the Jam Factory Girls series, A Lasting Promise is a gripping historical novel – full of powerful, heartfelt emotion, set around the Second World War.France, 1943. As war casts its shadow over Europe, the tranquil life of twenty-three-year-old Sister Angelica's convent is disrupted by the arrival of Nazi forces. Inside the convent, the nuns offer refuge to children in need of care and protection. Despite the ever-present risks, Angelica is determined to honour her promise to keep them safe. Each day is a testament to courage and hope, even when unexpected challenges arise.London, 1963. Now aged forty-four, Angelica has made a new life for herself in East London’s Stepney. Despite the shadows of war, she is nurturing a family of her own with hope and resilience, ready to embrace the future with open arms. Yet, as life often reminds us, the past has a way of weaving itself back into our present when we least expect it . . .‘Wood is a born storyteller’ – Lancashire Evening Post
Her Hidden Courage
A gripping historical novel about love, friendship and resilience against all odds
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
110 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Fleeing her beloved country, her journey was only just beginning . . . 1939. With war imminent in Poland, knowing the dangers her people face, Tamar flees to London while her fiancé, Isaac, must stay and fulfil his duty to his country. He carries with him a silver clasp from Tamar’s bracelet as a token of her love.In the heart of the East End, Tamar strikes up a friendship with two women; but when the devastation of war reaches Tamar’s doorstep, she is recruited for espionage. Though she fears for her own life, the thought of Isaac being taken from her is worse still.When Tamar’s nightmare comes true, her world is shattered, and she returns to London – to the women and community she has come to know as her family and home. Together, they begin to rebuild their lives. And then Isaac’s silver clasp returns . . .Can Tamar hold on to the hope of a miracle?Her Hidden Courage is a compelling, compassionate story of women at the onset of World War II from the beloved author of the bestselling Orphanage Girls series.
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
110 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
The final heartbreaking instalment of The Guernsey Girls wartime trilogy by Mary Wood, bestselling author of The Orphanage Girls series.Their dreams are worth fighting for . . .Winter, 1941. Olivia’s life in Guernsey is uprooted by the Nazi occupation. Forced to flee in the dead of night, she escapes to London’s East End. As she steps foot in Bethnal Green, Olivia’s former life is there to greet her, and she’s ordered to spy for the British. To find her son’s father, she agrees to undertake this dangerous mission. Will she make it home to hold her little boy again?Meanwhile, Annie’s husband is missing in action, and with each passing day, hope of him returning fades. It’s left for Annie to carry on – there are mouths to feed, and more with each nightly bombing campaign. Will she have to give up on true love?The Guernsey Girls may be separated, but their friendship remains strong. Through tragedy and strife, can they hold on to dreams of peace?'Wood is a born storyteller' – Lancashire Evening Post
E-bok
Engelska, 2024154 kr
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The final heartbreaking instalment of The Guernsey Girls wartime trilogy by Mary Wood, bestselling author of The Orphanage Girls series.Their dreams are worth fighting for . . .Winter, 1941. Olivia’s life in Guernsey is uprooted by the Nazi occupation. Forced to flee in the dead of night, she escapes to London’s East End. As she steps foot in Bethnal Green, Olivia’s former life is there to greet her, and she’s ordered to spy for the British. To find her son’s father, she agrees to undertake this dangerous mission. Will she make it home to hold her little boy again?Meanwhile, Annie’s husband is missing in action, and with each passing day, hope of him returning fades. It’s left for Annie to carry on – there are mouths to feed, and more with each nightly bombing campaign. Will she have to give up on true love?The Guernsey Girls may be separated, but their friendship remains strong. Through tragedy and strife, can they hold on to dreams of peace?'Wood is a born storyteller' – Lancashire Evening Post
313 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. Whether they are learning about multiplying with chocolate or using recipes to understand fractions, Cambridge Primary Mathematics helps your learners develop their mathematical thinking skills. Learners will be fully supported with worked examples and plenty of practice exercises, while projects throughout the book provide opportunities for deeper investigation of mathematical ideas and concepts, such as exploring negative numbers through water levels. With key word boxes, clear diagrams and supporting illustrations, the course makes maths accessible for second language learners.
211 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. Packed with activities, including estimating, drawing and labelling, these workbooks help your students practise what they have learnt. Specific exercises develop thinking and working mathematically techniques. Focus, Practice and Challenge exercises provide clear progression through each topic, helping learners see what they've achieved. Ideal for use in the classroom or for homework.
313 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. Whether they are presenting data in a range of formats or exploring cube numbers, Cambridge Primary Mathematics helps your learners develop their mathematical thinking skills.They'll be fully supported with worked examples and plenty of practice exercises, while projects throughout the book provide opportunities for deeper investigation of mathematical concepts - including predicting patterns using matchsticks. With key word boxes, clear diagrams and supporting illustrations, the course makes maths accessible for second language learners.
211 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. Packed with activities, including angles, completing sequences and working out rations, these workbooks help your students practise what they have learnt. Specific exercises develop thinking and working mathematically techniques. Focus, Practice and Challenge exercises provide clear progression through each topic, helping learners see what they've achieved. Ideal for use in the classroom or for homework.
211 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. Packed with activities, including puzzles, ordering and matching, these workbooks help your students practise what they have learnt. Specific exercises develop thinking and working mathematically techniques. Focus, Practice and Challenge exercises provide clear progression through each topic, helping learners see what they've achieved. Ideal for use in the classroom or for homework.
313 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. Whether they are rounding decimal numbers or calculating time intervals on a train timetable, Cambridge Primary Mathematics helps your learners develop their mathematical thinking skills. They'll be fully supported with worked examples and plenty of practice exercises, while projects throughout the book provide opportunities for deeper investigation of mathematical concepts - including predicting patterns using matchsticks. With key word boxes, clear diagrams and supporting illustrations, the course makes maths accessible for second language learners.
1 372 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. With everything you need to plan and run your lessons, this teacher's resource helps you get the most out of the series. You'll find starter activities and lesson suggestions to supplement the learner's book and workbook, as well as learner's book and workbook answers. There are language support suggestions, along with clearly identified assessment and differentiation ideas to help you meet all your learners' needs. Includes access to further lesson ideas, worksheets with additional differentiation activities and language development worksheets in the accompanying digital resource.
1 372 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. With everything you need to plan and run your lessons, this teacher's resource helps you get the most out of the series. You'll find starter activities and lesson suggestions to supplement the learner's book and workbook, as well as learner's book and workbook answers. There are language support suggestions, along with clearly identified assessment and differentiation ideas to help you meet all your learners' needs. Includes access to further lesson ideas, worksheets with additional differentiation activities and language development worksheets in the accompanying digital resource.
1 372 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. With everything you need to plan and run your lessons, this teacher's resource helps you get the most out of the series. You'll find starter activities and lesson suggestions to supplement the learner's book and workbook, as well as learner's book and workbook answers. There are language support suggestions, along with clearly identified assessment and differentiation ideas to help you meet all your learners' needs. Includes access to further lesson ideas, worksheets with additional differentiation activities and language development worksheets in the accompanying digital resource.
E-bok
Engelska, 2021184 kr
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Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. Whether they are rounding decimal numbers or calculating time intervals on a train timetable, Cambridge Primary Mathematics helps your learners develop their mathematical thinking skills. They'll be fully supported with worked examples and plenty of practice exercises, while projects throughout the book provide opportunities for deeper investigation of mathematical concepts - including predicting patterns using matchsticks. With key word boxes, clear diagrams and supporting illustrations, the course makes maths accessible for second language learners.
616 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. From fraction dominoes to shape bingo, these games help learners to develop their understanding of maths concepts. The book is arranged into 'Number', 'Geometry and measure', and 'Statistics and probability' with clear links to the Cambridge Primary Mathematics learning objectives so you can easily see how they support the curriculum framework. You'll find all the games boards and games cards, templates and record sheets you need for each activity in this book. These can also be downloaded in the accompanying digital version.
616 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. From decimal multiplication to a fraction trail, these games help learners to develop their understanding of maths concepts. The book is arranged into 'Number', 'Geometry and measure', and 'Statistics and probability' with clear links to the Cambridge Primary Mathematics learning objectives so you can easily see how they support the curriculum framework. You'll find all the games boards and games cards, templates and record sheets you need for each activity in this book. These can also be downloaded in the accompanying digital version.
612 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks. From ratio snap to the pie chart game, these games help learners to develop their understanding of maths concepts. The book is arranged into 'Number', 'Geometry and measure', and 'Statistics and probability' with clear links to the Cambridge Primary Mathematics learning objectives so you can easily see how they support the curriculum framework. You'll find all the games boards and games cards, templates and record sheets you need for each activity in this book. These can also be downloaded in the accompanying digital version.
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
131 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written specifically for Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Stages 1 to 6. The course offers a discussion-led approach with problem-solving integrated throughout. The language is pitched to ESL learners with illustrations to support visual understanding. Skills Builders provide consolidation activities for children who need extra learning opportunities to meet the standard for success. A full range of activities is provided to help raise a child's mathematical understanding and performance to match their peers, with teacher/parental guidance on key mathematical methods and concepts before each exercise.
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
144 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written specifically for Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Stages 1 to 6. The course offers a discussion-led approach with problem-solving integrated throughout. The language is pitched to ESL learners with illustrations to support visual understanding. Skills Builders provide consolidation activities for children who need extra learning opportunities to meet the standard for success. A full range of activities is provided to help raise a child's mathematical understanding and performance to match their peers, with teacher/parental guidance on key mathematical methods and concepts before each exercise.
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
144 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written specifically for Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Stages 1 to 6. The course offers a discussion-led approach with problem-solving integrated throughout. The language is pitched to ESL learners with illustrations to support visual understanding. Skills Builders provide consolidation activities for children who need extra learning opportunities to meet the standard for success. A full range of activities is provided to help raise a child's mathematical understanding and performance to match their peers, with teacher/parental guidance on key mathematical methods and concepts before each exercise.
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
237 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A heartfelt historical saga from Mary Wood, Proud of You is a page-turning novel with a compelling mystery at its heart.Alice, an upper-class Londoner, is recruited into the Special Operations Executive and sent to Paris where she meets Gertrude, an ex-prostitute working for the Resistance Movement. Together they discover that they have a connection to the same man, Ralph D'Olivier, and vow to unravel the mystery of his death.After narrowly escaping capture by the Germans, Alice is lifted out of France and taken to a hospital for wounded officers where she meets Lil, a working-class northern girl, working as a nurse. Though worlds apart, Alice and Lil form a friendship, and Alice discovers Lil is also linked to Ralph D'Olivier.Soon, the war irrevocably changes each of these women and they are thrust into a world of heartache and strife beyond anything they have had to endure before. Can they clear Ralph's name and find a lasting love and happiness for themselves?
E-bok
Engelska, 2014120 kr
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A heartfelt historical saga from Mary Wood, Proud of You is a page-turning novel with a compelling mystery at its heart.Alice, an upper-class Londoner, is recruited into the Special Operations Executive and sent to Paris where she meets Gertrude, an ex-prostitute working for the Resistance Movement. Together they discover that they have a connection to the same man, Ralph D'Olivier, and vow to unravel the mystery of his death.After narrowly escaping capture by the Germans, Alice is lifted out of France and taken to a hospital for wounded officers where she meets Lil, a working-class northern girl, working as a nurse. Though worlds apart, Alice and Lil form a friendship, and Alice discovers Lil is also linked to Ralph D'Olivier.Soon, the war irrevocably changes each of these women and they are thrust into a world of heartache and strife beyond anything they have had to endure before. Can they clear Ralph's name and find a lasting love and happiness for themselves?
Del 1 - Generation War
All I Have to Give
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
110 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
When all is lost, can she find the strength to start again? It is 1916 and Edith Mellor is one of the few female surgeons in Britain. Compelled to use her skills for the war effort, she travels to the Somme, where she is confronted with the horrors at the front. Yet amongst the bloodshed on the battlefield, there is a ray of light in the form of the working class Albert, a corporal from the East End of London. Despite being worlds apart, Edith and Albert can't deny their attraction to each other. But as the brutality of war reveals itself to Albert, he makes a drastic decision that will change both Edith and Albert's lives forever.In the north of England, strong-minded Ada is left heartbroken when her only remaining son Jimmy heads off to fight in the war. Desperate to rebuild her shattered life, Ada takes up a position in the munition factory. But life deals her a further blow when she discovers that her mentally unstable sister Beryl is pregnant with her husband Paddy's child. Soon, even the love of the gentle Joe, a supervisor at the factory, can't erase Ada's pain. An encounter with Edith's cousin, Lady Eloise, brings Edith into her life. Together, they realize, they may be able to turn their lives around . . .All I Have to Give is a thrilling saga from Mary Wood, the kindle bestselling author of Time Passes Time and Proud of You.
Del 1 - Generation War
All I Have to Give
E-bok
Engelska, 2015120 kr
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When all is lost, can she find the strength to start again? It is 1916 and Edith Mellor is one of the few female surgeons in Britain. Compelled to use her skills for the war effort, she travels to the Somme, where she is confronted with the horrors at the front. Yet amongst the bloodshed on the battlefield, there is a ray of light in the form of the working class Albert, a corporal from the East End of London. Despite being worlds apart, Edith and Albert can't deny their attraction to each other. But as the brutality of war reveals itself to Albert, he makes a drastic decision that will change both Edith and Albert's lives forever.In the north of England, strong-minded Ada is left heartbroken when her only remaining son Jimmy heads off to fight in the war. Desperate to rebuild her shattered life, Ada takes up a position in the munition factory. But life deals her a further blow when she discovers that her mentally unstable sister Beryl is pregnant with her husband Paddy's child. Soon, even the love of the gentle Joe, a supervisor at the factory, can't erase Ada's pain. An encounter with Edith's cousin, Lady Eloise, brings Edith into her life. Together, they realize, they may be able to turn their lives around . . .All I Have to Give is a thrilling saga from Mary Wood, the kindle bestselling author of Time Passes Time and Proud of You.
Del 2 - Breckton Novels
Unbreakable Bond
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
272 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
An Unbreakable Bond is the gripping second novel in The Breckton Novels, from bestselling saga author Mary Wood.It is 1913 and for best friends Megan and Hattie, born at the turn of the century and brought up in a convent orphanage in Leeds, the time has come to make their way in the world. Megan is to become an apprentice seamstress and Hattie is to work as a scullery maid at Lord Marley's country residence. Once separated, Megan begins to excel at dress-making, but Hattie is less fortunate. After a devastating encounter with Lord Marley, she is forced to earn a living working the streets, where she uncovers horrors greater than any she could have imagined. As the two grow up, both Megan and Hattie's paths are beset with danger at every turn, with the heinous Lord Marley never far away. Can their unbreakable bond carry them through their suffering and allow them to make way for true love that may be just around the corner?
Del 2 - Breckton Novels
Unbreakable Bond
E-bok
Engelska, 2016120 kr
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An Unbreakable Bond is the gripping second novel in The Breckton Novels, from bestselling saga author Mary Wood.It is 1913 and for best friends Megan and Hattie, born at the turn of the century and brought up in a convent orphanage in Leeds, the time has come to make their way in the world. Megan is to become an apprentice seamstress and Hattie is to work as a scullery maid at Lord Marley's country residence. Once separated, Megan begins to excel at dress-making, but Hattie is less fortunate. After a devastating encounter with Lord Marley, she is forced to earn a living working the streets, where she uncovers horrors greater than any she could have imagined. As the two grow up, both Megan and Hattie's paths are beset with danger at every turn, with the heinous Lord Marley never far away. Can their unbreakable bond carry them through their suffering and allow them to make way for true love that may be just around the corner?
Del 1 - Breckton Novels
To Catch A Dream
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
263 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The stunning first instalment in The Breckton Novels, To Catch a Dream by Mary Wood tells the tragic tale of Bridie O'Hara, as she struggles to overcome her misfortune.Can she follow her dreams when she has lost everything? Young Bridie O'Hara is torn away from her native Ireland by her father – a freedom fighter, turned traitor – when he has to flee the wrath of the republicans. Violated by those who should protect her and betrayed by her dashing gypsy lover Seamus Finney, she struggles to find her way in Victorian England. Will Hadler is a kind, hard-working miner, whose love for Bridie knows no bounds. He rescues her from a life on the streets and offers her the chance of happiness, but the demons inside her never give her peace. When Will takes Bridie to Breckton in Yorkshire, she meets and befriends the young Issy. A strong young woman, she triumphs over adversity, but her quest to save Bridie, and Bridie's daughter Bridget from the consequences of her mother's actions, proves a step too far.
Del 1 - Breckton Novels
To Catch A Dream
E-bok
Engelska, 2015120 kr
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The stunning first instalment in The Breckton Novels, To Catch a Dream by Mary Wood tells the tragic tale of Bridie O'Hara, as she struggles to overcome her misfortune.Can she follow her dreams when she has lost everything? Young Bridie O'Hara is torn away from her native Ireland by her father – a freedom fighter, turned traitor – when he has to flee the wrath of the republicans. Violated by those who should protect her and betrayed by her dashing gypsy lover Seamus Finney, she struggles to find her way in Victorian England. Will Hadler is a kind, hard-working miner, whose love for Bridie knows no bounds. He rescues her from a life on the streets and offers her the chance of happiness, but the demons inside her never give her peace. When Will takes Bridie to Breckton in Yorkshire, she meets and befriends the young Issy. A strong young woman, she triumphs over adversity, but her quest to save Bridie, and Bridie's daughter Bridget from the consequences of her mother's actions, proves a step too far.