From sort the bugs to the sharing 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.
Cambridge Primary Science is a flexible, engaging course written specifically for the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework. This Learner's Book for Stage 6 covers all objectives required by the curriculum framework in an engaging, visually stimulating manner. Learning through enquiry is supported by suggestions for hands-on activities, which provide integrated coverage of the Scientific Enquiry objectives. Language skills can be developed using the 'Talk about it!' ideas for classroom discussion. Assessment and preparation for the Progression and Checkpoint Tests is achieved through 'Check your progress' questions at the end of each unit.
Esophageal cancer is a relatively uncommon but highly lethal malignancy. The incidence of adenocarcinoma is rapidly increasing and improved survival will depend on prevention, earlier diagnosis, improved staging and appropriate treatment. The multidisciplinary team approach toward patient care is critical in determining the management of patients with esophageal cancer. This volume provides a detailed review of new endoscopic methods of diagnosis, staging using both conventional and functional imaging and assessment of surgical and medical methods of therapy, providing all members of the team with a detailed overview of the diagnosis and management of this malignancy.
This series of four books celebrates the Centennial of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, and is based on a set of four special symposia held by the Observatories in Pasadena. Each symposium explored an astronomical topic of major historical and current interest at the Observatories, and each resulting book contains a set of comprehensive, authoritative review articles by leading experts in the field.
Many marine creatures have evolved biological rhythms and clocks which permit them to anticipate favourable phases of tidal, daily, lunar and seasonal events in the sea. Provides examples of such clock-based behaviour, permitting increased understanding of plant and animal biology, ecology, behaviour and physiology for undergraduates, graduates and researchers.
Autor:Christopher Wlezien
Christopher Wlezien
Stuart Soroka
Data wydania:2009
This book develops and tests a 'thermostatic' model of public opinion and policy and examines both responsiveness and representation across a range of policy domains in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, concluding that representative democratic government functions surprisingly well.
El afan de libertad del hombre y la represion han generado en los ultimos anos un movimiento mundial hacia la implantacion de la democracia politica y la racionalidad economica. Nunca hasta ahora un numero tan amplio de personas habia empredido la experiencia de dotarse de instituciones democraticas. Al mismo tiempo, el definitivo fracaso de las estrategias tradicionales de desarrollo economico en la Europa del Este y America Latina esta impulsando la transformacion total de los sistemas economicos en ambos continentes. ?Que futuro cabe esperar para los paises que se aventuran por la senda de la democracia y de los mercados? ?Culminaran estas transiciones en la definitiva instauracion de la democracia o desembocaran en nuevas dictaduras? ?Que sistema economico, nuevo
The quest for freedom from hunger and repression has triggered in recent years a dramatic, worldwide reform of political and economic systems. Never have so many people enjoyed, or at least experimented with democratic institutions. However, many strategies for economic development in Eastern Europe and Latin America have failed with the result that entire economic systems on both continents are being transformed. This major book analyzes recent transitions to democracy and market-oriented economic reforms in Eastern Europe and Latin America. Drawing in a quite distinctive way on models derived from political philosophy, economics, and game theory, Professor Przeworski also considers specific data on individual countries. Among the questions raised by the book are:
Explores four current economic problems - crises, stagnation, efficiency and equity, and globalization - and the difficulty of taming them. The content is equally accessible to readers with a basic knowledge of economics, those with no knowledge of economics, and those well trained in economics.
Fully revised for first examination in 2021 with an emphasis on 21st century skills. This card gives you access to your digital teacher's resource on the Cambridge Elevate platform. This teacher's resource provides easy access to the coursebook answers, teaching ideas and classroom resources. These include PowerPoint presentations, photocopiable worksheets and curated access to audio and video aligned to the coursebook. The resource helps you follow the IB approach with explanations of the IB framework and the revised syllabus, while also providing inspiration through differentiation and homework ideas. As a digital edition, the teacher's resource enables you to highlight, annotate text, and download and edit presentation/worksheets, which you can tailor to your needs.
Primarily for undergraduate students and teachers of English literature, English language, and creative writing, the second edition of this valuable textbook sets the complete span of English literature within its social and historical contexts, from Anglo-Saxon runes to postcolonial rap, in a highly structured, user-friendly and stimulating way.
This book challenges a Western modernist perspective for the history of science. The study of ancient societies and modern indigenous groups enables us to critique many of our own assumptions. The realities to be accounted for are multidimensional and all such accounts are to some extent value-laden.
Providing a solid introduction to the subject, this book features a thorough discussion of the science and technology of the pioneering field of nanomedicine. It teaches readers across disciplines how to design and test their own nanomedical systems, accompanied by over 100 illustrations and over 200 self-study questions.
This textbook provides a non-technical introduction to the basic concepts of translation theory and practice, with numerous activities, exercises and examples from a wide variety of languages. Suitable for non-specialists as well as language industry professionals, this textbook is ideal for readers seeking a wide and practical understanding of translation.
New edition arguing that the book is a summary by Aristotle of a fourth-century medical treatise. The treatise makes clear advances over Hippocratic gynaecology, and Aristotle's comments on it illustrate the early stages of his reproductive theory. HA X is a central text for ancient gynaecology and Aristotelian methodology.
An exciting series that covers selected topics from the Higher Level options in the IB History syllabus. This coursebook covers Higher Level option 5, Topic 9, The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe 1924-2000. The text is divided into clear sections following the IB syllabus structure and content specifications. It offers a sound historical account along with detailed explanations and analysis, and an emphasis on historical debate to prepare students for the in-depth, extended essay required in the Paper 3 examination. It also provides plenty of exam practice including student answers with examiner's comments, simplified mark schemes and practical advice on approaching the Paper 3 examination.
Autor:David Briscoe
Jonathan Ballou
Richard Frankham
Richard Frankham
Data wydania:2010
An impressive author team brings the wealth of advances in conservation genetics into the new edition, including two new chapters on population genomics and genetic issues in introduced and invasive species. Continuing its student focused presentation, user-friendly style and first-class illustration programme, this introductory text forms a robust teaching package.
Cambridge Discovery Education Interactive Readers are the next generation of graded readers - captivating topics, high-impact video, and interactive exercises designed to motivate and engage. In 1937, pilot Amelia Earhart set out to fly around the world. She never returned. Can this timeless mystery be solved? Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Plus, download a free e-book version of the reader!
Macroeconomics for Emerging East Asia presents a regionally tailored approach to the study of macroeconomic theory and policy. Concepts are illustrated using the latest empirical data and extensive case study analysis for 13 economies of Northeast and Southeast Asia.
