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Häftad, Engelska, 2008
133 kr
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The Modern Husband * The Clandestine Marriage * She Stoops to Conquer * Wild OatsThis edition brings together four eighteenth-century comedies that illustrate the full variety of the century's drama. Fielding's The Modern Husband , written before the 1737 Licensing Act that restricted political and social comment, depicts wife-pandering and widespread social corruption. In Garrick and Colman's The Clandestine Marriage two lovers marry in defiance of parental wishes and rue the consequences. She Stoops to Conquer explores the comic and not-so-comic consequences of mistaken identity, and in Wild Oats, the 'strolling player' Rover is a beacon of hope at a time of unrest.Part of the Oxford English Drama series, this edition has modern-spelling texts, critical introduction, wide-ranging annotation and an informative bibliography. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2004
4 561 kr
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How were Chinese pots made, glazed and fired? Why did China discover porcelain more than one thousand years before the West? What are the effects of China's influence on world ceramics? These questions (and many more) are answered in this lavishly-illustrated history of Chinese ceramic technology. The scene is set through the use of historical texts, archaeological excavation, and the principles of ceramic science. Chapters follow on the formation of clays and their relation to the underlying geologies of China, on firing, on manufacturing methods and sequences, on glazes, pigments and gilding, and on the impact of Chinese ceramic technology around the world, from the seventh to the twenty-first centuries. This is a volume unique in its coverage, which brings together research materials in several languages for the first time. With additional contributions by Ts'ai Mei-fen (National Palace Museum, Taipei) and Zhang Fukang (Shanghai Institute of Ceramics).
Häftad, Engelska, 1999
1 138 kr
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This collection of critical thinking situates the satire of Jonathan Swift within both its eighteenth-century contexts and our modern anxieties about personal identity and communication. Augustan satire at its most provocative is not simply concerned with the public matters of politics or religion, but also offers a precise medium in which to express the paradox of ironic detachment amidst deep conviction.The critics chosen for this volume demonstrate the complexity of Swift's work. Its four sections explore matters of authorial identity, the relation between Swift's writing and its historical context, the full range of his comments on gender, and his deployment of metaphor and irony to engage the reader. Swift has often been regarded as a writer who anticipated many twentieth-century cultural preoccupations, and this volume provides an opportunity to test just how modern he actually was. It also provides an answer to those who would wish to simplify his writing as that of Tory and misogynist. The theoretical perspectives of the contributors are lucidly explained and their critical terms located in the wider contexts of contemporary theory in the introduction and headnotes. The volume places Swift historically within the philosophical and religious traditions of eighteenth-century thought.
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
1 138 kr
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This third edition of Modern Criticism and Theory represents a major expansion on its previous incarnations with some twenty five new pieces or essays included. This expansion has two principal purposes. Firstly, in keeping with the collection’s aim to reflect contemporary preoccupations, the reader has expanded forward to include such newly emergent considerations as ecocriticism and post-theory. Secondly, with the aim of presenting as broad an account of modern theory as possible, the reader expands backwards to to take in exemplary pieces by formative writers and thinkers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries such as Marx, Freud and Virginia Woolf.. This radical expansion of content is prefaced by a wide-ranging introduction, which provides a rationale for the collection and demonstrates how connections can be made between competing theories and critical schools.The purpose of the collection remains that of introducing the reader to the guiding concepts of contemporary literary and cultural debate. It does so by presenting substantial extracts from seminal thinkers and surrounding them with the contextual materials necessary to a full understanding. Each selection has a headnote, which gives biographical details of the author and provides suggestions for further reading, and footnotes that help explain difficult references. The collection is ordered both historically and thematically and readers are encouraged to draw for themselves connections between essays and theories. Modern Criticism and Theory has long been regarded as a necessary collection. Now revised for the twenty first century it goes further and provides students and the general reader with a wide-ranging survey of the complex landscape of modern theory and a critical assessment of the way we think – and live – in the world today.
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
176 kr
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This is the story of the milltown brothers meteoric rise and 'much ignored' demise. It's the story of a good band that got very lucky and then got very unlucky. More broadly it demonstrates the role luck plays in all our lives, every thought, breath and movement impacting on the way our futures unfold, however much we like to think we're in control.The firstperformance by any of the milltown brothers took place in the early summer of1975 in the garage of the Nelson family home in Colne, Lancashire to theaudience of Mum and Dad, and a neighbour. The band, charmingly named Cold Meatcomprised elder brother and band Svengali Mark Nelson on lead guitar andvocals. Simon Nelson and neighbour Andy Marsden on drums. And Sarah and MatthewNelson on air guitar. It was a 12-bar blues jam according to Mark. It's notclear what it was to Sarah or Matthew.This isn't a story about sex, drugs and rock nroll. It's much more interesting than that.The milltown brothers from Burnley in the north west ofEngland were discovered by Steve Lamacq playing their fifth gig at the Bull& Gate in London in May 1988. Signed to A&M in 1990 for a GBP100,000advance, they had a publishing deal with EMI and their debut album Slinkywas awarded 5 stars in Q magazine - one of just three Q magazine gaveduring 1991.Not only did Jesus (William Gellert, known as Jesus, who,from the 1960s to the early 2000s, went to gigs all over London, dancing in acompletely unhinged way and often naked) dance at least twice with the milltownbrothers, Oasis supported them less than a year before the release of DefinitelyMaybe. Two years earlier, when they shared the bill with Nirvana and othersin Boston, the day before Nirvana released the paradigm changing Nevermindin September 1991, the promoter described their performance as the eventhighlight. Relentlessly touring the UK, Europe, America and Japan they were onthe cusp of global success... only to gloriously snatch utter anonymity from thejaws of immortality.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
2 510 kr
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This collection of critical thinking situates the satire of Jonathan Swift within both its eighteenth-century contexts and our modern anxieties about personal identity and communication. Augustan satire at its most provocative is not simply concerned with the public matters of politics or religion, but also offers a precise medium in which to express the paradox of ironic detachment amidst deep conviction.The critics chosen for this volume demonstrate the complexity of Swift's work. Its four sections explore matters of authorial identity, the relation between Swift's writing and its historical context, the full range of his comments on gender, and his deployment of metaphor and irony to engage the reader. Swift has often been regarded as a writer who anticipated many twentieth-century cultural preoccupations, and this volume provides an opportunity to test just how modern he actually was. It also provides an answer to those who would wish to simplify his writing as that of Tory and misogynist. The theoretical perspectives of the contributors are lucidly explained and their critical terms located in the wider contexts of contemporary theory in the introduction and headnotes. The volume places Swift historically within the philosophical and religious traditions of eighteenth-century thought.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
2 510 kr
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This third edition of Modern Criticism and Theory represents a major expansion on its previous incarnations with some twenty five new pieces or essays included. This expansion has two principal purposes. Firstly, in keeping with the collection’s aim to reflect contemporary preoccupations, the reader has expanded forward to include such newly emergent considerations as ecocriticism and post-theory. Secondly, with the aim of presenting as broad an account of modern theory as possible, the reader expands backwards to to take in exemplary pieces by formative writers and thinkers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries such as Marx, Freud and Virginia Woolf.. This radical expansion of content is prefaced by a wide-ranging introduction, which provides a rationale for the collection and demonstrates how connections can be made between competing theories and critical schools.The purpose of the collection remains that of introducing the reader to the guiding concepts of contemporary literary and cultural debate. It does so by presenting substantial extracts from seminal thinkers and surrounding them with the contextual materials necessary to a full understanding. Each selection has a headnote, which gives biographical details of the author and provides suggestions for further reading, and footnotes that help explain difficult references. The collection is ordered both historically and thematically and readers are encouraged to draw for themselves connections between essays and theories. Modern Criticism and Theory has long been regarded as a necessary collection. Now revised for the twenty first century it goes further and provides students and the general reader with a wide-ranging survey of the complex landscape of modern theory and a critical assessment of the way we think – and live – in the world today.
E-bok
Engelska, 20141 353 kr
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This third edition of Modern Criticism and Theory represents a major expansion on its previous incarnations with some twenty five new pieces or essays included. This expansion has two principal purposes. Firstly, in keeping with the collection’s aim to reflect contemporary preoccupations, the reader has expanded forward to include such newly emergent considerations as ecocriticism and post-theory. Secondly, with the aim of presenting as broad an account of modern theory as possible, the reader expands backwards to to take in exemplary pieces by formative writers and thinkers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries such as Marx, Freud and Virginia Woolf.. This radical expansion of content is prefaced by a wide-ranging introduction, which provides a rationale for the collection and demonstrates how connections can be made between competing theories and critical schools.The purpose of the collection remains that of introducing the reader to the guiding concepts of contemporary literary and cultural debate. It does so by presenting substantial extracts from seminal thinkers and surrounding them with the contextual materials necessary to a full understanding. Each selection has a headnote, which gives biographical details of the author and provides suggestions for further reading, and footnotes that help explain difficult references. The collection is ordered both historically and thematically and readers are encouraged to draw for themselves connections between essays and theories. Modern Criticism and Theory has long been regarded as a necessary collection. Now revised for the twenty first century it goes further and provides students and the general reader with a wide-ranging survey of the complex landscape of modern theory and a critical assessment of the way we think – and live – in the world today.
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PDF, Engelska, 20141 353 kr
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This third edition of Modern Criticism and Theory represents a major expansion on its previous incarnations with some twenty five new pieces or essays included. This expansion has two principal purposes. Firstly, in keeping with the collection’s aim to reflect contemporary preoccupations, the reader has expanded forward to include such newly emergent considerations as ecocriticism and post-theory. Secondly, with the aim of presenting as broad an account of modern theory as possible, the reader expands backwards to to take in exemplary pieces by formative writers and thinkers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries such as Marx, Freud and Virginia Woolf.. This radical expansion of content is prefaced by a wide-ranging introduction, which provides a rationale for the collection and demonstrates how connections can be made between competing theories and critical schools.The purpose of the collection remains that of introducing the reader to the guiding concepts of contemporary literary and cultural debate. It does so by presenting substantial extracts from seminal thinkers and surrounding them with the contextual materials necessary to a full understanding. Each selection has a headnote, which gives biographical details of the author and provides suggestions for further reading, and footnotes that help explain difficult references. The collection is ordered both historically and thematically and readers are encouraged to draw for themselves connections between essays and theories. Modern Criticism and Theory has long been regarded as a necessary collection. Now revised for the twenty first century it goes further and provides students and the general reader with a wide-ranging survey of the complex landscape of modern theory and a critical assessment of the way we think – and live – in the world today.
E-bok
Engelska, 20141 353 kr
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This collection of critical thinking situates the satire of Jonathan Swift within both its eighteenth-century contexts and our modern anxieties about personal identity and communication. Augustan satire at its most provocative is not simply concerned with the public matters of politics or religion, but also offers a precise medium in which to express the paradox of ironic detachment amidst deep conviction. The critics chosen for this volume demonstrate the complexity of Swift''s work. Its four sections explore matters of authorial identity, the relation between Swift''s writing and its historical context, the full range of his comments on gender, and his deployment of metaphor and irony to engage the reader. Swift has often been regarded as a writer who anticipated many twentieth-century cultural preoccupations, and this volume provides an opportunity to test just how modern he actually was. It also provides an answer to those who would wish to simplify his writing as that of Tory and misogynist. The theoretical perspectives of the contributors are lucidly explained and their critical terms located in the wider contexts of contemporary theory in the introduction and headnotes. The volume places Swift historically within the philosophical and religious traditions of eighteenth-century thought.
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 20141 353 kr
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This collection of critical thinking situates the satire of Jonathan Swift within both its eighteenth-century contexts and our modern anxieties about personal identity and communication. Augustan satire at its most provocative is not simply concerned with the public matters of politics or religion, but also offers a precise medium in which to express the paradox of ironic detachment amidst deep conviction. The critics chosen for this volume demonstrate the complexity of Swift''s work. Its four sections explore matters of authorial identity, the relation between Swift''s writing and its historical context, the full range of his comments on gender, and his deployment of metaphor and irony to engage the reader. Swift has often been regarded as a writer who anticipated many twentieth-century cultural preoccupations, and this volume provides an opportunity to test just how modern he actually was. It also provides an answer to those who would wish to simplify his writing as that of Tory and misogynist. The theoretical perspectives of the contributors are lucidly explained and their critical terms located in the wider contexts of contemporary theory in the introduction and headnotes. The volume places Swift historically within the philosophical and religious traditions of eighteenth-century thought.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
1 438 kr
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Arden Shakespeare and Theory provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical developments that have dominated Shakespeare studies in recent years, as well as those that are emerging at the present moment. Each volume provides:· a clear definition of a particular theory;· a survey of its major theorists and critics;· an analysis of its significance in Shakespeare studies;· a summary of relevant political, social and economic contexts;· a wealth of suggested resources for further investigation.Reception Theory provides readers with a unique overview and understanding of the ways in which both audiences and readers have reacted to Shakespeare's works historically and in the present. This study demonstrates how recent emphases on a reader’s and a spectator's role in the creation of meaning might allow us to contemplate Shakespeare’s work in fresh and often provocative ways. Among the plays included as case studies are A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, The Tempest, King Lear and Henry V. Shakespeare and Reception Theory pays close attention to early modern modes of interaction in the playhouse alongside more recent assumptions that underlie spectating and performing.
E-bok
Engelska, 2020557 kr
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Arden Shakespeare and Theory provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical developments that have dominated Shakespeare studies in recent years, as well as those that are emerging at the present moment. Each volume provides:· a clear definition of a particular theory;· a survey of its major theorists and critics;· an analysis of its significance in Shakespeare studies;· a summary of relevant political, social and economic contexts;· a wealth of suggested resources for further investigation.Reception Theory provides readers with a unique overview and understanding of the ways in which both audiences and readers have reacted to Shakespeare''s works historically and in the present. This study demonstrates how recent emphases on a reader''s and a spectator''s role in the creation of meaning might allow us to contemplate Shakespeare''s work in fresh and often provocative ways. Among the plays included as case studies are A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Hamlet, The Tempest, King Lear and Henry V. Shakespeare and Reception Theory pays close attention to early modern modes of interaction in the playhouse alongside more recent assumptions that underlie spectating and performing.
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PDF, Engelska, 2020537 kr
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Arden Shakespeare and Theory provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical developments that have dominated Shakespeare studies in recent years, as well as those that are emerging at the present moment. Each volume provides:· a clear definition of a particular theory;· a survey of its major theorists and critics;· an analysis of its significance in Shakespeare studies;· a summary of relevant political, social and economic contexts;· a wealth of suggested resources for further investigation.Reception Theory provides readers with a unique overview and understanding of the ways in which both audiences and readers have reacted to Shakespeare''s works historically and in the present. This study demonstrates how recent emphases on a reader''s and a spectator''s role in the creation of meaning might allow us to contemplate Shakespeare''s work in fresh and often provocative ways. Among the plays included as case studies are A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Hamlet, The Tempest, King Lear and Henry V. Shakespeare and Reception Theory pays close attention to early modern modes of interaction in the playhouse alongside more recent assumptions that underlie spectating and performing.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
516 kr
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Arden Shakespeare and Theory provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical developments that have dominated Shakespeare studies in recent years, as well as those that are emerging at the present moment. Each volume provides:· a clear definition of a particular theory;· a survey of its major theorists and critics;· an analysis of its significance in Shakespeare studies;· a summary of relevant political, social and economic contexts;· a wealth of suggested resources for further investigation.Reception Theory provides readers with a unique overview and understanding of the ways in which both audiences and readers have reacted to Shakespeare's works historically and in the present. This study demonstrates how recent emphases on a reader’s and a spectator's role in the creation of meaning might allow us to contemplate Shakespeare’s work in fresh and often provocative ways. Among the plays included as case studies are A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, The Tempest, King Lear and Henry V. Shakespeare and Reception Theory pays close attention to early modern modes of interaction in the playhouse alongside more recent assumptions that underlie spectating and performing.
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
540 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2022
419 kr
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Unlock the secrets of China’s most celebrated ceramic glazes, and learn how to recreate them today.For centuries, Chinese glazes have captivated artists and collectors with colours compared to jade, tea-dust, hare’s fur, and even the 'colour of the sky after rain'. Some dazzle with brilliance; others shift subtly with changing light. This book reveals the artistry, science, and history behind these extraordinary surfaces.Nigel Wood traces the evolution of Chinese glaze traditions from the Bronze Age through the iconic Song dynasty stonewares to the refined porcelain glazes of southern China. Alongside this historical journey, readers will find hundreds of authentic glaze recipes adapted for Western materials, practical blending and calculation techniques, and insights from kiln-site research and conferences in China.Lavishly illustrated photographs taken at historic kiln sites, Chinese Glazes is both a definitive reference and a hands-on guide. Whether you’re a ceramic artist seeking to replicate classic glazes or a reader fascinated by the story of Chinese ceramics, this book opens a window onto one of the most influential traditions in ceramic history.
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
500 kr
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The Student Book is written by experienced authors and examiners and is endorsed by WJEC, offering high-quality support you can trust. ┒Includes detailed explanations and underpinning knowledge for each topic, all written in clear, uncomplicated language. ┒Provides exam practice and skills guidance for the assessment objectives. ┒Regularly tests maths techniques and skills throughout, with examples and worked solutions to explain and reinforce understanding of key physics concepts. ┒Helps students grasp the key content for each topic with numerous questions, tests and tips, and vibrant colour design and detailed colour diagrams and photos, making the information accessible and appealing.
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
281 kr
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Endorsed by WJEC, this Study and Revision Guide supports students preparing for assessment. Written by experienced teachers and examiners, it provides essential underpinning knowledge to recap and revise as well as supporting the development of skills needed to correctly interpret and answer the exam questions┒ An exam practice and technique section offers advice on how exam questions are set and marked┒ Plenty of practice questions are included with teacher commentaries┒ Grade boost tips help refine exam technique, improve grades and avoid common mistakes┒ Numerous diagrams clearly explain each concept┒ Pointers focus on understanding and using the underpinning knowledge┒ Key terms are clearly defined on each page┒ Quickfire questions check and reinforce your understanding.
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
313 kr
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Endorsed by WJEC, this Study and Revision Guide supports students in preparing for their assessment and offers high quality support you can trust. ┒ Written by experienced teachers and examiners, it provides the essential underpinning knowledge they will need to recap and revise the studies, theories and key terms ┒ Supports the development of skills students need to correctly interpret and answer the exam questions┒ Includes plenty of practice questions, with commentaries so they can see where mistakes are typically made and where extra marks can be gained┒ An exam practice and technique section offers advice on how exam questions are set and marked.
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
281 kr
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Endorsed by Eduqas, this Study and Revision Guide supports you in preparing for your assessment.┒ Written by experienced teachers and examiners, it provides essential underpinning knowledge to recap and revise as well as supporting the development of skills you need to correctly interpret and answer the exam questions┒ An exam practice and technique section offers advice on how exam questions are set and marked┒ Includes plenty of practice questions with teacher commentaries┒ Grade boost tips help refine exam technique, improve grades and avoid common mistakes┒ Numerous diagrams clearly explain each concept┒ Pointers focus on understanding and using the underpinning knowledge┒ Key terms are clearly defined on each page┒ Quickfire questions check and reinforce your understanding.
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
237 kr
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Two Revision Workbooks covering Eduqas AS and A Level Physics. Revision Workbook 1 covers Components 1 and 2, Revision Workbook 2 covers Component 3 and Options A, B, C & D. Each Revision Workbook provides a comprehensive collection of examination-style questions. ┒ Ideal for examination preparation, exam question practice and for improving examination technique┒ Enables students to build on their knowledge of key areas of study and develop their confidence in the subject┒ Helps students understand what is required in an exam and develop the skills needed to be effective in an exam situation┒ Includes advice on how students can refine their exam technique and improve their grade potential┒ Helpful write-in format, together with the answers, enables students to check their progress as they work through the course.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
206 kr
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Two Revision Workbooks covering Eduqas AS and A Level Physics. Revision Workbook 1 covers Components 1 and 2, Revision Workbook 2 covers Component 3 and Options A, B, C & D. Each Revision Workbook provides a comprehensive collection of examination-style questions.┒ Ideal for examination preparation, exam question practice and for improving examination technique┒ Enables students to build on their knowledge of key areas of study and develop their confidence in the subject┒ Helps students understand what is required in an exam and develop the skills needed to be effective in an exam situation┒ Includes advice on how students can refine their exam technique and improve their grade potential┒ Helpful write-in format, together with the answers, enables students to check their progress as they work through the course.
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
556 kr
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Comprehensively revised and updated, this 2nd Edition has been endorsed by WJEC. ┒ Comprehensive and concise coverage of the specification, with any additional content clearly highlighted to provide students with stretch and challenge opportunities┒ 'Answering exam questions' at the end of each unit gives guidance on command words and how to approach each question┒ 'Exam Practice questions' at the end of each unit are taken from actual WJEC past papers with answers provided in the book┒ Increased maths support with maths skills and techniques regularly tested throughout.┒ Clear explanations and diagrams throughout.
Häftad, Kymriska, 2022
497 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2021
659 kr
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Comprehensively revised and updated, this 2nd Edition is endorsed by WJEC. // Straightforward and concise coverage of the specification, with any additional content clearly highlighted to provide students with stretch and challenge opportunities. // New section on answering exam questions at the end of each unit gives guidance on command words and how to approach each question. // New exam practice questions at the end of each unit are taken from actual WJEC past papers with answers provided in the book. // Increased maths support with maths skills and techniques regularly tested throughout. // Clear explanations and diagrams throughout.
Häftad, Kymriska, 2021
608 kr
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Welsh Language Edition. // Comprehensively revised and updated, this 2nd Edition is endorsed by WJEC. // Straightforward and concise coverage of the specification, with any additional content clearly highlighted to provide students with stretch and challenge opportunities. // New section on 'Answering exam questions' at the end of each unit gives guidance on command words and how to approach each question. // New 'Exam Practice questions' at the end of each unit are taken from actual WJEC past papers with answers provided in the book. // Increased maths support with maths skills and techniques regularly tested throughout. // Clear explanations and diagrams throughout.
Häftad, Kymriska, 2022
216 kr
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Häftad, Kymriska, 2023
296 kr
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Welsh language editionThis Revision Workbook provides a comprehensive collection of examination-style questions covering each topic from the WJEC A2 Physics specification.- Ideal for examination preparation, exam question practice and for improving examination technique.- Enables students to build on their knowledge of key areas of study and develop their confidence in the subject.- Helps students understand what is required in an exam and develop the skills needed to be effective in an exam situation.- Includes advice on how students can refine their exam technique and improve their grade potential.- The helpful write-in format, together with the answers, enables students to check their progress as they work through the course.