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The Sugar Girls - Gladys’s Story: Tales Of Hardship, Love And Happiness In Tate And Lyle's East End
by Duncan Barrett Nuala CalviThis is Gladys’s story, one of four stories from The Sugar Girls. During the Blitz and the years of rationing, the Sugar Girls kept Britain sweet. The work was back-breakingly hard, but the Tate & Lyle factory was more than just a workplace - it was a community, a calling, a place of love and support and an uproarious, tribal part of East London.
The Sugar Girls - Lilian’s Story: Tales Of Hardship, Love And Happiness In Tate And Lyle's East End
by Duncan Barrett Nuala CalviThis is Lilian’s story, one of four stories from The Sugar Girls. During the Blitz and the years of rationing, the Sugar Girls kept Britain sweet. The work was back-breakingly hard, but the Tate & Lyle factory was more than just a workplace - it was a community, a calling, a place of love and support and an uproarious, tribal part of East London.
The Sugar Girls – Ethel’s Story: Tales Of Hardship, Love And Happiness In Tate And Lyle's East End
by Duncan Barrett Nuala CalviDuring the Blitz, the Sugar Girls kept Britain sweet. The work was back-breakingly hard, but the Tate & Lyle factory was more than just a workplace - it was a community, a calling, a place of love and support and an uproarious, tribal part of East London. This is Ethel’s story, one of four stories from The Sugar Girls.
Btec First Health And Social Care: First Teaching 2012 - Student Book (PDF)
by Mark WalshThis textbook is packed with learning and teaching features including case studies, real-life examples, key terms, discussion and investigation activities, as well as useful summaries and revision tests. It focuses on and provides the knowledge and understanding needed to gain a BTEC qualification, but it never loses sight of the real world of heath and social care.
BTEC First Health & Social Care 2012 — BTEC FIRST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE: Student Book [Second edition] (PDF)
by Mark WalshThis book focuses on and provides the knowledge and understanding needed to gain a BTEC qualification, but it never loses sight of the real world of heath and social care. By rooting the text in the real world the subject becomes more engaging and interesting to study. Following the BTEC First specification closely, this means that all the topics and issues referred to are fully covered. The features, Chapter introduction, Key terms, Activities, Case studies, Topic check and Chapter checklist regularly appear throughout the book, making each topic covered more accessible. Realistic case studies, topic-focused spreads and interactive activities, encompass all the knowledge and understanding needed for the achievement of a BTEC First. Chapters: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Unit 2: Health and Social Care Values Unit 3: Effective Communication in Health and Social Care Unit 4: Social Influences on Health and Wellbeing Unit 5: Promoting Health and Wellbeing Unit 6: The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing Unit 7: Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care Unit 8: Individual Rights in Health and Social Care Unit 9: Healthy Living Unit 10: Human Body Systems and Care of Disorders Unit 11: Services in Health and Social Care Unit 12: Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care
The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie To Everyone - Especially Ourselves
by Dan ArielyFascinating and provocative, Ariely’s The Truth About Dishonesty is an insightful and brilliantly researched take on cheating, deception and willpower. Internationally bestselling author Ariely pulls no punches when it comes to home truths.
The Sugar Girls: Tales Of Hardship, Love And Happiness In Tate And Lyle's East End Factories
by Duncan Barrett Nuala CalviTales of Hardship, Love and Happiness in Tate & Lyle’s East End Factories. The Sugar Girls went straight to No.10 in the Sunday Times Bestseller List, spending five weeks in the top ten.
Beautiful News: Positive Trends, Uplifting Stats, Creative Solutions
by David McCandlessIn this fascinating follow-up to the bestselling Information is Beautiful and Knowledge is Beautiful, the king of infographics David McCandless uses spectacular visuals to give us all a bit of good news.
Belair On Display – Hands on PSHCE (PDF)
by Liz Webster Sue ReedHands on PSHCE contains original ideas for practical PSHCE lessons, which engage children in lively discussion. The activities explore relevant issues and aim to equip children with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives. Themes include Being Healthy, Being a Good Citizen, Being Different.
Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit
by James D. ScurlockScaldingly honest, impeccably researched and movingly written, ‘MAXED OUT’ is, as ‘FAST FOOD NATION’ was to the food industry, the book the captains of the debt industry wish you would never read.
Health and Social Care Diplomas — LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA CANDIDATE HANDBOOK (PDF)
by Mark Walsh Ann Mitchell Elaine Millar John Rowe Lois Greenhalgh Eleanor Langridge Series edited by Mark WalshAccessible, step-by-step, guidance on how to attain your Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma with a clear focus on how to pass the assessment. Written by a hugely experienced team with decades of practical experience of working in the sector, the Collins Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma sets out the core units in clear, easily navigable spreads - each of which focusses closely on what candidates need to know and do to pass the qualification. Content is delivered with step-by-step guidance for the candidate with ready-to-use assessment tasks for both knowledge and work-based evidence. These are broken down into what is required for candidates to pass: what they need to know (knowledge) and what they need to do (competence). These are be linked directly to getting students the number of credits they need. There are also a number of engaging case studies to ensure that the books are rooted in real experiences of working in the health and social care sector, linking the theory to good practice.
The Shift: The Future Of Work Is Already Here
by Lynda GrattonAn unhysterical look at the future of employment.
Student Support Materials for Sociology - AQA A2 Sociology Unit 4: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (PDF)
by Steve Chapman Liz Chapman Peter LangleyCrime and Deviance with Theory and Methods contains the key information for these A2 Unit 4 topics, with examiners' notes and essential notes to deliver exam success. An exam section contains two sample papers, with answers at A and C grades and detailed comments from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and secure a higher one. AQA A2 Unit 4 Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods contains all the key information for these Unit 4 topics.
Student Support Materials for Sociology - AQA A2 Sociology Unit 3: Beliefs in Society (PDF)
by Martin Holborn Liz Steel Peter LangleyBeliefs in Society contains the key information for this A2 Unit 3 topic, clearly laid out with examiners' notes and essential notes to help students succeed in the exam. An exam section contains two sample papers with answers at A and C grades, and detailed comments from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and secure a higher one. AQA A2 Unit 3 Beliefs in Society contains all the key information for this Unit 3 topic. The revision content and exam practice sections are matched to the AQA 2008 specifications.
Student Support Materials for Sociology - AQA AS Sociology Unit 2: Education with Research Methods (PDF)
by Martin Holborn Liz Steel Peter LangleyEducation with Research Methods contains the key information for these AS Unit 2 topics, with examiners' notes and essential notes to help students succeed in the exam. An exam section contains two sample papers with answers at A and C grades and detailed comments from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and secure a higher one. AQA AS Unit 2 Education with Research Methods contains all the key information for these Unit 2 topics. The revision content and exam practice sections are matched to the AQA 2008 specifications
Student Support Materials for AQA AS Sociology: Families and Households (PDF)
by Martin Holborn Liz Steel Peter LangleyFamilies and Households contains the key information for this Unit 1 topic, clearly laid out with examiners' notes and essential notes to help students succeed in the exam. An exam section contains two sample papers with answers at A and C grades and detailed comments from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and secure a higher one. AQA AS Unit 1 Families and Households summarises the key information for this Unit 1 topic. The revision content and exam practice sections are matched to the AQA 2008 specifications.
Smart Swarm: Using Animal Behaviour To Organise Our World
by Peter MillerHow Understanding Flocks, Schools and Colonies Can Make Us Better at Communicating, Decision Making and Getting Things Done.
Self Esteem Bible: Build Your Confidence Day By Day
by Gael LindenfieldLearn the secrets of self-esteem with 365 tips from the UK’s number one confidence expert Gael Lindenfield. Dip into this comprehensive self-help handbook as and when you need it or use it as a personal development plan. Includes advice on social life, work issues, relationships and much more.
Body Language (Collins Need to Know?)
by Carolyn BoyesThis one-stop practical guide will show you how to understand what other people are really feeling – even before they do! To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy format with colour photos and expert advice throughout.
Not Without My Sister: The True Story Of Three Girls Violated And Betrayed By Those They Trusted
by Kristina Jones Celeste Jones Juliana BuhringThe bestselling, devastating account of three sisters torn apart, abused and exploited at the hands of a community that robbed them of their childhood. It reveals three lives, separate but entwined, that have experienced unspeakable horror, unrelenting loyalty and unforgettable courage.
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits Of Defying Logic At Work And At Home
by Dan ArielyBehavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely returns to offer a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence our dating lives, our workplace experiences, and our general behaviour, up close and personal.
Not My Idea of Heaven
by Lindsey RosaThose who had not discovered our truth had Satan in their hearts. We lived amongst them, but not with them, 'in the world, but not of the world'. We were special. We were the disciples of the Fellowship.
Collins A Level Sociology: Sociology A2 for OCR (PDF)
by Steve Chapman Stephen Moore Dave Aiken Peter LangleyThese new editions, written by a best-selling team of experienced teachers and examiners, have been fully revised and updated to match the new OCR specification and include many new features tailored to the needs of A-level students. Ensure complete coverage of the 2009 OCR specification at exactly the right depth Bring sociology to life with a student-friendly approach and engaging activities that develop students' evaluation and analysis skills Keep students up to date with all the latest research.
The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuition Deceive Us
by Christopher Chabris Daniel SimonsIf a gorilla walked out into the middle of a basketball pitch, you’d notice it. Wouldn’t you? If a serious violent crime took place just next to you, you’d remember it, right? The Invisible Gorilla is a fascinating look at the unbelievable, yet routine tricks that your brain plays on you.