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A&C Black 2003 |
A&C Black are specialist book publishers in the fields of: ceramics; children’s education, fiction and music; the performing arts; reference; sport; travel (Blue Guides); and writing. A&C Black’s imprints include Adlard Coles Nautical (sailing), Christopher Helm and Pica Press (ornithology) and Herbert Press (visual arts). Here are a few of our successes from these different areas. |
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Blue Guide Umbria Umbria is now firmly established as one of the most popular destinations in Italy, and the increasing number of cheap flight opportunities means that this trend will continue. The Blue Guide is ideal for those touring by car and for tourists who prefer to get to know one or two places really well. Familiar must-sees such as Perugia and Assisi are included, and other places such as Gubbio, Norcia or Bevagnia are given detailed descriptions. Also included is up to date information about restoration programmes which affect the opening times of churches, galleries and monuments. The hotel and restaurant suggestions throughout the guide have been updated. |
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Blue
Guide Rome More than 30 detailed walks cover every corner of this celebrated city. For day trips out of Rome, there are descriptions of Ostia Antica, Tivoli and Hadrian's Villa. The practical information section covers all essentials, including where to eat and stay, advice on public transport, annual events, and best times for visiting churches and museums. |
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A Book
of Pots, by Kate Malone Kate Malone is one of the most popular and exciting British ceramic artists of current times. She is known for her exuberant colours and robust pots which are often in the shapes of fruit, vegetables or fish. Kate talks about her work and making techniques, the difficulties of making large ceramics, crystalline glazes, studio practice and the practicalities of taking on public commissions. The result is a fascinating insight into the work of a popular artist and a parctical treatise on making dynamic ceramics. |
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Key
Stage 3 Developing Numeracy Developing Numeracy has its first new addition at Key Stage 3 level. Numbers and the Number System, already a popular title in the primary series, comprises three photocopiable maths activity books for secondary school and home study. Each book covers the key objectives of the National Numeracy Strategy for this strand, from Years 7 - 9. * Minimal teacher preparation required * Each book contains over 50 photocopiable activities * Includes lively ideas for whole-class oral and mental maths 'starter' activities * Includes teaching notes to help non-specialist teachers and classroom assistants * Includes extension activities which reinforce and help develop pupils' learning * A flexible resource to complement teachers' existing core schemes, or for homework and extra practice * Compatible with the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland and the Curriculum for Northern Ireland. |
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If the
World Were a Village This book allows the reader to conceptualise the whole world as if it were a single village inhabited by one hundred people. In this imaginary village, each person would represent 62 million people from the real world. By 'shrinking' the world's population, David Smith makes proportions and relationships more meaningful, and statistics more manageable. For instance, in the world village, there are 38 school-aged villagers, but only 31 of these attend school daily. 17 cannot read or write at all. 60 people go to bed at night hungry. There are 189 chickens in the world village - almost double the human population!! This unique and provocative view of the world offers tips and ideas on how to teach children about 'world-mindedness', and how to have a passion for their environment. |
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Music Express Music Express is an outstanding new primary class teachers resource. Available in six books & CD/CD Rom packs, one for each year of the primary school. Each book and CD pack contains all the resources needed to implement the QCA scheme of work for each year group and to fulfil the National Curriculum requirements for music for England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the 5-14 National Guidelines for Scotland. Whether used as an immediate resource of activities and photocopiables or with lesson plans from the CD-Rom as a complete scheme for music, Music Express makes lessons simple, straightforward and fun! |
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Wildflowers This guide to the British and Irish flora includes specific details about plants apppearing in certain areas and coloured maps designed to make location and identification easy. Also featured is an illustrated survey of recently disappeared British and Irish plants, some of which may return. |
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Complete Yachtmaster Since its first publication, The Complete Yachtsmaster has established itself as the standard reference for students of RYA Yachtmaster exams as well as skippers of all levels of experience. Brining together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume it is the highly respected first and last word on teh subject from a vastly experienced and well liked Yachtmaster Examiner. Required reading for anyone skippering a yacht. 'A gem, distilled from decades of experience' Yachting Monthly. |
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Food for Fitness Anita Bean is a well-known and highly respected nutritionist, as well as an accomplished sportsperson. Food for Fitness and Kids' Food for Fitness include all you need to know about eating well and improving your diet to enhance your or your child's fitness. Anita's recipes are have been road tested by eager volunteers, and are easy to follow, quick to make, nutritionally balanced, and very, very tasty! |
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Bodytoning More and more people are turning to weight training as a form of healthy exercise. In this book, renowned physiotherapist Chris Norris explains the prinicples, including preparation, energy systems, how muscles work and basic phsyiology, before taking the reader through a series of exercises, adaptable to all levels of ability. The emphasis is on safety throughout. |
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