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Exam preparation collection (GCE)   

Animal Farm by John Mahoney and George Orwell
Barcode # 038647

"Letts Literature Guides for GCSE" help you to get to grips with the novels, poetry and plays most commonly studied for GCSE coursework and exams. This guide covers Orwell's "Animal Farm". The striking new full colour edition contains a host of brand new features, in addition to the full text commentaries, to enable students to fully understand and appreciate the literature the are studying, as well as how their knowledge is to be tested in the forthcoming exams.

The Cambridge Revision Guide: GCE O Level English by Bob Glover, G. Rodway, P. Shirley and H. Toner
Barcode # 038720

This book aims to help overseas students prepare for the English O level examination. Written by O level examiners in consultation with teachers and education officials from the target countries, the book provides support for students based on a real understanding of the exam's requirements.

The book covers the four main skills of continuous writing, directed writing, comprehension and summary writing. Students will be encouraged by the book's supportive tone as they work through the explanations and practice exercises. There is a wealth of examples as well as hints on a step by step approach to tackling longer writing tasks. Golden rules are highlighted to provide students with simple and memorable guidelines.

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
Barcode # 038648

"Letts Explore Literature Guides" help you to get to grips with the novels, poetry and plays most commonly studied for GCSE coursework and exams. This guide covers Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye".

Chemistry in Context Laboratory Manual by Graham Hill and John Holman
Barcode # 038682

Completely revised and rewritten to give full coverage of the new Advanced level specifications.Laboratory Manual teachers notes will be available on line, giving guidance and notes on the investigations.Features of the text-linked website:Specification Mapping GridsDetailed answers and marking schemes to questions in the core text.Teachers notes with additional cross-referencing tables.Detailed contents list with links to external websites.

The Crucible by John Mahoney
Barcode # 038655

Edexcel GCSE Maths Higher Homework by Alan Smith
Barcode # 038680

Foundation GCSE Mathematics for Edexcel Homework Book by Jean Linsky
Barcode # 038710

Written by the ULEAC Senior Examining team, who provide a complete mathematics course for each GCSE exam tier, this practise book is aimed at the foundation level and provides extra exercises for homework and consolidation.

Foundation Mathematics for Edexcel by Sophie Goldie and Alan Smith
Barcode # 038688

Foundation Mathematics for Edexcel GCSE by David Alcorn and Tony Banks
Barcode # 038714

Written to match the GCSE Maths Specifications that are planned for implementation in September 2006, this title offers a step-by-step approach that builds confidence and helps to improve results. The Main Texts provide preparation for students on either a 1 or 2-year course, with clear language used throughout.

GCE English Language: A Study and Revision Course for O Level by Elizabeth A. Cripps and Caroline Footman
Barcode # 038633

GCE English Language is a textbook to accompany the new Edexcel (London) GCE 'O' level English Language syllabus. It is written by chief examiners and is addressed directly to students, and their teachers, to help them prepare for the exam. The book will cover all aspects of the syllabus and will reflect changes in world-wide communication. It will help students develop the skills needed to use English effectively for education, commerce, the media, entertainment and culture. It will make demands on different aspects of understanding and use of language than the more traditional approaches previously used. The book will explain the assessment objectives in general and then take the students through the kinds of questions set. It will include sample questions and related materials, model answers and information about exactly how the examiners evaluate candidates' answers.

GCSE Chemistry by Patrick Fullick
Barcode # 038696

"AQA Science" is the only GCSE series to be exclusively endorsed and approved by AQA and that provides a perfect match to each of their new GCSE Science awards. By working together with AQA, we have produced printed and electronic resources that work together seamlessly to provide you with all the support you need to teach the new specifications confidently and effectively.

GCSE Chemistry by Jim Clark
Barcode # 038687

Completely revised and rewritten to give full coverage of the new Advanced level specifications. Laboratory Manual teachers notes will be available on line, giving guidance and notes on the investigations.

GCSE English Key Stage 4 by Elizabeth A. Cripps
Barcode # 038698

This book has been written as a course companion for use throughout your GCSE course in English. The self-contained chapters can be read in any order appropriate to the stage you have reached in your course.

GCSE Exam Secrets: Biology by Fiona C. Mapp
Barcode # 038707

Revised format, up-to-date, full colour exam practice for students aiming for C-A*. This is a top product for top students. Packed with realistic sample questions and graded model answers; the latest exam-style questions and a full mock exam with answers and examiner's tips. Model answers and examiners comments show how examiners think and how they award marks. Expert advice and guidance shows students how to boost their grade from a C to B, A to A*. Question banks give intensive exam practice and full mock exam with answers allows students to assess their likely grades Written by a team of senior/chief examiners for the GCSE specifications. These people set the papers and know best what the exams will be like.

GCSE Exam Secrets: Chemistry by Bob McDuell
Barcode # 038705

GCSE Exam Secrets: English Literature by Steven Croft
Barcode # 038794

This title in the "GCSE Exam Secrets" series covers English and English literature and provides topic by topic practice for use alongside revision. It offers total exam preparation with large question banks, model answers showing students where marks can be lost or gained, revision advice and examiners' tips that highlight important areas and common mistakes.

GCSE Exam Secrets: English by Steven Croft
Barcode # 038692

GCSE Exam Secrets:  Geography by Adam Arnell and Andy Browne
Barcode # 038704

GCSE Exam Secrets: History (Modern British and World) by Alan Scadding
Barcode # 038701

GCSE Exam Secrets: Physics by Graham Booth
Barcode # 038702

GCSE Exam Secrets: Science by Graham Booth, Ian Honeysett and Bob McDuell
Barcode # 038706

GCSE In a Week: Chemistry by Dan Evans
Barcode # 038795

This brand new series of the unique timed revision programme contains a wealth of new features to ensure the information sinks in fast and that you get the best results in the shortest time. Each timed revision guide is divided into manageable 'day' sections and covers essential GCSE topics in easy-to-digest double page spreads. Each topic outlines the time you should spend on it and combines clear and concise explanations, flow charts, spidergrams and illustrations with progress check questions and answers. There are also mini comic strips to help you memorise core concepts, and a set of handy tear out quiz cards containing last-minute key facts, definitions, terminology and diagrams.

GCSE in a Week: Biology by Joanna Whitehead
Barcode # 038722

GCSE in a Week: Geography by Adam Arnell
Barcode # 038637

GCSE in a Week: Maths by Fiona C. Mapp
Barcode # 038708

GCSE in a Week: Physics by Gurinder Chadha
Barcode # 038709

GCSE in a Week: Science by Gurinder Chadha, Dan Evans and John Parker
Barcode # 038693

GCSE Success English Essentials by Steven Crofts
Barcode # 038690

GCSE in a Week: Modern World History by Paul Thomas
Barcode # 038691

Higher GCSE Mathematics Higher for Edexcel by Alan Smith
Barcode # 038689

IGCSE Biology by D. G. Mackean
Barcode # 038715

This is an international edition of the widely used textbook "GCSE Biology". It provides up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the core and supplementary topics specified in the IGCSE Biology syllabus. In particular: there is additional information on topics such as B and T lymphocytes, infertility, performance-enhancing hormones, fluoridation of water supplies, impact of hunting and over fishing and global warming; an additional chapter on selective breeding and cloning; an additional chapter on conservation which covers extinction, conservation of species, conservation of genes, conservation of habitats, and conservation of resources; a revised chapter on ecosystems includes information on adaptations and factors which affect communities; a final chapter on observation and experiment looks at the type of questions that can be investigated scientifically and the nature of evidence; and past examination questions have been updated.

Improve Your Maths: A Refresher Course by Jon Curwin and Roger Slater
Barcode # 038730

Numbers are part of our everyday lives. They are also essential in courses as diverse as business, sociology, psychology, economics and accountancy. Many students start courses with a fear of numbers, their knowledge from GCSE exams is partially forgotten and they need reassurance about the basics. Occasionally they need to re-learn topics. This text gives students a firm foundation and grounding in mathematics. It provides them with a chance to test their skills, revise areas they are not sure about and address any gaps in their knowledge. In doing so, it aims to help them to approach further study with increased confidence.

An Inspector Calls by Stewart Martin, J. B. Priestley and John Boynton
Barcode # 038646

Part of a series that helps you to get to grips with the novels, poetry and plays most commonly studied for GCSE coursework and exams, this guide covers Priestley's "An Inspector Calls".

Key Science for GCSE Biology by David Applin
Barcode # 038681

Ideal for most middle ability students with enough material for high achievers, including an indepth content for Seperate Science specifications to give the best preparation for students continuing for Advanced Level. Explicit differentation with built-in flexibility for Single/Double Science and Separate Science in each textbook. Clearly written in an informative style by leading authors as a resource for your GCSE course, with attractive, functional full-colour photographs and effective diagrams. Extension Files designed for photocopying expand the scope and benefits of each text book and include a Teachers Guide, Activities, Assignments and a CD-ROM.

Longman Biology for IGCSE by Phil Bradfield and Steve Potter
Barcode # 038699

Lord of the Flies by Stewart Martin and William Golding
Barcode # 038652

Macbeth by Stewart Martin and William Shakespeare
Barcode # 038649

Of Mice and Men by Stewart Martin and John Steinbeck
Barcode # 038721

Part of a series that helps you to get to grips with the novels, poetry and plays most commonly studied for GCSE coursework and exams, this guide covers Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men".

Othello by Stewart Martin and William Shakespeare
Barcode # 038651

Revise GCSE: Biology by Ian Honeysett and Byron Dawson
Barcode # 038727

New editions of the bestselling Revise GCSE Study Guides with a fresh new look and updated content in line with curriculum changes. Revise GCSE contains everything students need to achieve the GCSE grade they want. Each title has been written by a GCSE examiner to help boost students' learning and focus their revision. Each title provides complete curriculum coverage with clearly marked exam board labels so students can easily adapt the content to fit the course they are studying. Revise GCSE is an ideal course companion throughout a student's GCSE study and acts as the ultimate Study Guide throughout their revision.

Revise GCSE: Chemistry by Bob McDuell
Barcode # 038725

Revise GCSE: Geography by John Hancock and Alan Bilham-Boult
Barcode # 038728

Revise GCSE: History by Alan Scadding and Colin Shephard
Barcode # 038729

Revise GCSE: Mathematics by Mark Patmore and Brian Seager
Barcode # 038723

Revise GCSE: Physics by Graham Booth
Barcode # 038726

Revise GCSE: Science by Bob McDuell and Ian Honeysett
Barcode # 038724

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Stewart Martin and Mildred D. Taylor
Barcode # 038650

Romeo and Juliet by John Mahoney and William Shakespeare
Barcode # 038645

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Barcode # 038635

The beautiful Katherina has sworn never to accept the demands of any would-be husband. But when she is pursued by the wily Petruchio, it seems that she has finally met her match, and as he meets her own caustic words with a feigned cruelty, she comes to understand the absurdity of her shrewish behaviour.

Target Science Biology Foundation Tier by David Coppock
Barcode # 038731

The "Target Science" books are aimed at the average/below average student studying for public examinations at age 16 or above. The texts are organized in double-page-spreads and designed to be as accessible as possible. There is a much higher proportion of "open space" used to help lower ability students. The reading level has been closely controlled and the amount of text restricted. Glossaries of new terms are provided at the end of each chapter. Examination-style questions are included.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Stewart Martin and Harper Lee
Barcode # 038653

To Sir with Love by E. R. Braithwaite
Barcode # 038634

When a woman refuses to sit next to him on the bus, Rick Braithewaite is saddened and angered by her prejudice. In post-war cosmopolitan London he had hoped for a more enlightened attitude. When he begins his first teaching job in a tough East End school the reactions are the same. Slowley and painfully some of the barriers are broken down. He shames his pupils, wrestles with them, enlightens them and eventually comes to love them. To Sir With Love is the story of a dedicated teacher who turns hate into love, teenage rebelliousness into self-respect, contempt into consideration for others - the story of a man's own integrity winning through against all the odds.

Twelfth Night by John Mahoney and William Shakespeare
Barcode # 038654

A View from the Bridge by John Mahoney and Arthur Miller
Barcode # 038656

The Winslow Boy by Terence Rattigan
Barcode # 038640

Ronnie Winslow returns to his comfortable upper class home having been dismissed in disgrace from his naval college on suspicion of stealing a five shilling postal order. An eminent QC takes on the case and the boy has to withstand the full might of the Navy seeking to discredit him.

Exam preparation (ABE)   

Business Accounting 1 by Frank Wood and Alan Sangster
Barcode # 038711

Known as the 'Bible' of accounting this book offers a thorough introduction to financial accounting. Full coverage of special accounting procedures and partnerships are retained in this modernized version of the two volumes, logically taking the reader through a typical first year course. Business Accounting is the world's best-selling textbook on bookkeeping and accounting. It gives clear explanations, in straightforward language, with a wealth of worked examples and a large number of questions and answers. These features have made it for many years the number one choice for both students and lecturers. Literally millions of students have studied and passed accounting examinations using Business Accounting. Activities designed to broaden and reinforce students' understanding of concepts Glossary defining key terms and concepts, referenced to the chapter in which they appear Sets of 20 multiple choice questions positioned in the book at relevant points, with answers given in Appendix 2 Notes for Students to help them with their studies and examinations.

Business Law by David Kelly, Ann Holmes and Ruth Hayward
Barcode # 038638

Law forms a central part to most business studies courses. This book attempts to provide examples of the various types of questions that may be asked of examination candidates and to demonstrate how such questions can be successfully answered. It has been written to assist both undergraduates on business law courses and candidates for professional qualifications. In particular, it will be valuable to student son IPS, AAT, ACCA and ICSA courses.

Business Studies Student's Book by Michael Barratt and Andy Mottershead
Barcode # 038700

This text is tailored to reflect the content and approach of the revised A Level specifications and to meet the needs of middle-ability AS and A Level students. The book progresses through a unit-by-unit structure, with in-depth, up-to-date case studies and differentiated activities.

Foundations of Economics by David Begg
Barcode # 038695

"Foundations of Economics, Third Edition" is ideal for students taking introductory economics modules as part of an interdisciplinary course. Building on the success of the second edition, the book provides accessible overviews of key economic topics, interweaving these with real-world examples and practical activities to equip students to think for themselves.

Features of this edition include: topical and up-to-date material, presented alongside real-world examples and policy problems Mini case studies taken from disciplines such as construction, sport and computing, to demonstrate the practical application of economics; increased microeconomic coverage; including separate chapters on supply, demand and markets, to provide students with a thorough grounding in these fundamental areas; a revised structure to the macroeconomics section, beginning with growth, cycles, and issues, before introducing analysis and explanations.

Management Information Systems by T. Lucey
Barcode # 038713

This book provides thorough coverage of the principles, application and design of management information systems in both private and public organisations. Suitable for students and professionals wanting a greater understanding of management and systems analysis.

Organisational Behaviour and Analysis: An Integrated Approach by Derek Rollinson
Barcode # 038712

A comprehensive introduction to Organisational Behaviour and Analysis with a psychological flavour. Avoiding a managerialist approach, the book places emphasis on OB & OA as 'neutral' subjects concerned with understanding, rather than controlling, human behaviour in organisations.

Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions by Jon Curwin and Roger Slater
Barcode # 038632

This comprehensive text, now in its fifth edition, teaches the reader how to apply the most widely used statistical methods in business. The book gives you the how, what, where, when and why of numbers and statistics. The book has twenty-five chapters divided into seven study areas. Each chapter focuses on a selection of techniques, illustrated with examples from business, marketing, economics, accounting, finance, and public administration. This is viewed as the clearest, most accurate and comprehensive book available in the field of quantitative methods. Now in line with the latest Excel developments, the book should cover the syllabus for a quantitative methods course, at least the first two years of a business related degree course, and serve as a core text for professional examinations, and MBA courses.

Study skills   

Academic Writing:  A Handbook for International Students by Stephen Bailey
Barcode # 038641

Clearly organised into four parts, this new edition allows teachers and students to quickly find help they need with all writing tasks. Each part is divided into short sections containing explanations, diagrams and practice exercises, for use in the classroom or for self-study.

College Success Strategies by Sherrie Nist and Jodi Patrick Holschuh
Barcode # 038639

Developing Essential Study Skills by Elaine Payne and Lesley Whittaker
Barcode # 038737

There is an increasing trend in Universities and Colleges towards independent learning, so moving towards independence in studying as quickly as possible is a major key to success. This practical book and the accompanying online course are aimed at helping you improve your skills, develop a personal development portfolio and become a more independent learner, empowering you to study more effectively and efficiently. It is presented in a straightforward language and a pragmatic approach. It is an ideal package for pre-university students, those just starting university and for those studying in the Uk for the first time. It is a 'how to do it' book and a 'practice as you go' online course based on years of knowledge, experience and practice which will enable you to achieve success in your studies.

Effective College Learning by Jodi Patrick Holschuh and Sherrie Nist
Barcode # 038769

The PhD Application: Handbook by Paul Bentley
Barcode # 038636

A comprehensive handbook for people wishing to apply for a PhD in the UK, this book is a guide to PhD's, explaining what they are, how to apply, how to find the right university, supervisor and project. It also gives information on funding, eligibility, deadlines for different awards, and which funding is best for which student.

Postgraduate Study in the UK: The International Student's Guide by Nicholas Foskett
Barcode # 038643

Aimed at those thinking about, or already enrolled on, a postgraduate course in the UK who is less familiar with the unique character of the British HE system and unfamiliar with British culture in general.

The Smarter Student: Skills and Strategy for Success at University by Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers
Barcode # 038768

An essential handbook every student needs to survive at university, this title provides essential practical advice on everything from financial tips and dealing with stress, to discovering how to get the best out of tutorials, how to write and present assignments, and what to do when up against an assessment crunch-point.

Study Skills for Foundation Degrees by Dorothy Bedford
Barcode # 038642

This text prepares and guides you through the range of study-related issues you can expect to encounter. By helping you to develop a range of study skills essential for success on any foundation course, it includes data collection and presentation, how to take good notes and read effectively, and more.

Books for Young Learners   

60 Years of 'Dandy' and 'Beano': a seventies selection
Barcode # 038624

Aeroplanes by Jan Mark
Barcode # 038505

April Fool's Day by Cheryl Palin
Barcode # 038543

Bees by Robert Dawson
Barcode # 038481

Big Cats by Kenneth Ireland
Barcode # 038514

Big Pig on a dig by Phil Roxbee Cox
Barcode # 038622

Blobheads go boing by Paul Stewart
Barcode # 038745

Cars by Paul May
Barcode # 038598

Castles : King Arthur's Treasure by Howard Appleby
Barcode # 038567

Caves : the lucky accident by Tim Ross
Barcode # 038559

Colin's Colours by Carol Read
Barcode # 038571

Cowboys by Andrew Barber
Barcode # 038601

Crocodiles by Hannah Cole
Barcode # 038478

Dinosaurs by Paul May
Barcode # 038502

Dogs by Marjorie Newman
Barcode # 038490

Dom's Dragon by Yvonne Cook
Barcode # 038579

Elephants by Paul May
Barcode # 038499

Fat cat on a mat by Phil Roxbee Cox
Barcode # 038626

Football by Paul May
Barcode # 038493

Frog on a log by Phil Roxbee Cox
Barcode # 038623

Frogs and Toads by Judy Allen
Barcode # 038517

Groovy Chick's guide to school
Barcode # 038762

The Hairy-Scary Monster by Cynthia Rider
Barcode # 038753

Horses by K M Peyton
Barcode # 038520

In the wild: Dolphins by Patricia Kendell
Barcode # 038618

The Last Hero by Terry Pratchett
Barcode # 038613

Lions by Patricia Kendell
Barcode # 038616

The Lost Voice by Cynthia Rider
Barcode # 038759

Machu Picchu / Through the fence by Maria Toth
Barcode # 038591

Macmillan Topics: Sports by Susan Holden
Barcode # 038738

The Monster Hunt by Cynthia Rider
Barcode # 038754

New Year's Eve by Cheryl Palin
Barcode # 038563

Pat's picture by Ben Smith
Barcode # 038575

Penguins : the race to the South Pole by Luther Reimer
Barcode # 038551

Pip the Pirate by Cheryl Palin
Barcode # 038535

Pirates by Chris Powling
Barcode # 038484

Planes by Fiona Patchett
Barcode # 038629

Planets by Nicola Moon
Barcode # 038523

The Planets /School trip to the moon by Jade Michaels
Barcode # 038587

Rabbit's wish by Paul Stewart
Barcode # 038631

Rats by Jan Mark
Barcode # 038496

Riverboat Bill by Leanne Miles
Barcode # 038547

Rockets by Karen Wallace
Barcode # 038604

Sam sheep can't sleep by Phil Roxbee Cox
Barcode # 038628

Science : a fascinating insight into the world of science by Charles Taylor
Barcode # 038736

Sharks by Chris Powling
Barcode # 038511

Shipwrecks by Jan Mark
Barcode # 038508

Snakes by Claire Llewellyn
Barcode # 038526

Spiders by Rose Impey
Barcode # 038607

The story of Dog by Jackie Robb
Barcode # 038619

The story of Peabrain by Jackie Robb
Barcode # 038620

The story of Slug by Jackie Robb
Barcode # 038621

Ted in a red bed by Phil Roxbee Cox
Barcode # 038627

Ted's Shed by Phil Roxbee Cox
Barcode # 038625

Things that go by Fiona Watt
Barcode # 038763

Things that ove by Jo Litchfield
Barcode # 038617

Trains by Dennis Hamley
Barcode # 038529

Trucks by Andrew Barber
Barcode # 038487

Uncle Pete's Pirate Adventure by Susannah Leigh
Barcode # 038615

Under the sea by Fiona Patchett
Barcode # 038630

The Unhappy Giant by Cheryl Palin
Barcode # 038539

Volcanoes : the legend of Batok Volcano by Cheryl Palin
Barcode # 038555

Whales by Peter Haswell
Barcode # 038532

What's that noise? By Jade Michaels
Barcode # 038583

Wolves by Rose Impey
Barcode # 038610

Fiction   

Poppy Shakespeare by Clare Allan
Barcode # 038662    

When Poppy Shakespeare walks into the Dorothy Fish Day Hospital in her six-inch skirt & 12-inch heels, she is certain she isn't mentally ill & is desperate to return to her life outside. Together with another patient, Poppy plots to gain freedom. But in a world where everything's upside-down, is she crazy enough to upset the system?

Teachers Resource Centre   

English in Mind is a 5-level course for teenagers. Each level of the course provides 80-90 hours of class work with extra photocopiable activities and tests in the Teacher's Resource Pack. The course can be used with mixed-ability classes. The Starter level is for complete beginners. Level 1 is for elementary students and contains a 16-page starter section to revise key language. Levels 2 to 4 take students from pre-intermediate to upper-intermediate level.

English in Mind: Starter Student's Book by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038296 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: Starter Teacher’s Book by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038297 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: Starter Teacher's Resource Pack by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038298 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: 1 Student's Book by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038293 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: 1 Teacher’s Book by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038294 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: 1 Teacher's Resource Pack by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038295 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: 2 Student's Book by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038291 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: 2 Teacher’s Book by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038292 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: 2 Teacher's Resource Pack by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038290 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassette)

English in Mind: 3 Student's Book by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038287 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: 3 Teacher’s Book by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038288 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassettes)

English in Mind: 3 Teacher's Resource Pack by Puchta, Herbert
Barcode # 038289 - available in the Lending Section (book only) and Teacher’s Resource Centre (book + cassette)

Information Technology (IT)   

Building forums with VBulletin by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Barcode # 038685

If you are either already running a community forum based on vBulletin, or are planning on establishing one, then this is the book for you. This book will guide you through installing, configuring, managing and maintaining a vBulletin discussion forum on your own website. This book is written for new and intermediate users of vBulletin, who want to manage and maintain a vBulletin discussion forum as easily as possible. No experience of web programming is required.

Developing More Secure ASP.NET 2.0 by Dominick Baier
Barcode # 038659

Get hands-on, expert guidance for developing more secure Web applications with ASP.NET 2.0 with this in-depth reference. The nature of the Web and its underlying communication protocols make Web applications harder to secure and, therefore, primary targets for hacking attacks and other kinds of compromises. This book guides you through the possible vulnerabilities of Web-based applications and shows you how to help mitigate them in your own applications.

DNS in action: a detailed and practical guidet o DNS implementation, configuration and administration by Libor Dostalek
Barcode # 038684

This is a detailed guide to the Domain Name System, its implementation, configuration, and administration. It covers the basics as well as the more advanced features and uses of DNS. It describes the basic DNS protocol and its extensions; DNS delegation and registration, including for reverse domains; using DNS servers in networks that are not connected to the internet; and using DNS servers on firewall machines. Many detailed examples are used throughout the book to show perform various configuration and administration tasks. This book is for system administrators and network architects who need to learn how to run and configure DNS servers.

Foundations of computer science by Ashok Arora
Barcode # 038661

Getting started with Java Applets by Owen Bishop
Barcode # 038766

Java applets are short programs that are written in the Java computer language. Applets are widely used to add interest and excitement to web site pages and can, also, be run off-line. This book will help you learn more about Java, using applets and how web site pages function.

Information technology project management : a concise study by S A Kelkar
Barcode # 038660

This text presents the essentials of theory & practice of information technology project management. It uses two major approaches for presenting IT project management material; by knowledge areas, & by project life cycle. It includes an extra chapter on 'pre-project scenario' to give an organizational perspective of a project.

Java Programming for the absolute beginner by John P Flynt
Barcode # 038770

This title is both conceptual and made for beginners. It teaches not only Java, but also fundamental programming concepts, which should ease the learning of other programming languages. It uses game creation as a teaching tool.

Java Web Development Illuminated by Kai Qian
Barcode # 038658

Java Web Development Illuminated is the ideal text for those interested in enterprise-level programming and covers such important topics as XML, JSP, Servlets, Enterprise Java Beans, SOAP, Java Web Services.

phpBB: A user guide by Stoyan Stefanov
Barcode # 038686

This book gives you the power to use phpBB to set up and run your own online discussion forums with ease. The emphasis is on simple, and practical guidance for you to get the most from phpBB. phpBB is a free, open source Internet community application, with outstanding discussion forums and membership management.

Programming with Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 by Diane Zak
Barcode # 038771

Using a version of Visual Basic 2005, this book teaches individuals how to use Visual Basic applications as they would in a real world setting. It includes hands-on material and exercises and is designed for first-time users.

Visual Basic 2005 Cookbook by John Clark Craig
Barcode # 038767

Intended for a seasoned .NET developer, beginning Visual Basic programmer, or a developer seeking a simple migration path from VB6 to Visual Basic 2005, this title presents a collection of problem-solving recipes for a range of Visual Basic programming tasks.

Professional Development Collection   

The Rules of Job Hunting by Rob Yeung
Barcode # 038765

Job hunting is a job in itself. This book provides insights and advice on how to find that perfect post, ensuring that you pick the right job offer and negotiate the best possible remuneration package.

The Rules of Office Politics by Rob Yeung
Barcode # 038764

Office politics is an issue (and a problem) that crops up daily for everyone who works in an office. This guide to dealing with work-related tensions provides subtle and practical advice for dealing with those who lie, cheat, manipulate, connive or schmooze in order to advance their own goals.

Self-access Centre   

Tips for IELTS by McCarter, Sam
Barcode # 038299 - available in the Lending Section and Self-access Centre (book only)

Tips for IELTS is packed with all the information you need to know about the four skills tested in the IELTS exam: hints on how to tackle specific types of questions; strategies on how to increase your speed and accuracy; what common mistakes to avoid; and useful language to be aware of and to use. There are also tips on how to make the best use of the book and how to test yourself as you prepare for the exam.

Test it Fix it  : Business Vocabulary Intermediate by Bourke, Kenna & Maris, Amanda
Barcode # 038301- available in Self-access Centre (book only)

This title is a part of a series of books, which show learners what they get wrong and how to put it right.

A Guide to idioms by Cullen, Kay & Hands, Panny
Barcode # 038303 – available in Self-access Centre (book only)

This guide is designed to help anyone who wants to know about idioms, including not only what they mean, but also how to use them. It provides an introduction to the most commonly used idioms in British and American English. Each idiom has its own entry with a full-sentence definition. These not only define the idiom but also show it in grammatical context. Further usage information is given in the examples, which have all been based on a corpus.

A Guide to Phrasal Verbs by Cullen, Kay & Hands, Penny
Barcode # 038304 - available in Self-access Centre (book only)

This guide is designed to help anyone who wants to know about phrasal verbs, including not only what they mean but also how to use them. The most commonly used phrasal verbs in British and American English are presented here, clearly labelled.

Paragraph Writing: from sentence to paragraph by Zemach, Dorothy E & Islam, Carlos
Barcode # 038305 - available in Self-access Centre (book only)

This course is designed to help high school and university students with low-intermediate ability in English write strong academic paragraphs. The course combines a process approach to writing (where students work on invention, peer response, editing and writing multiple drafts) with a pragmatic approach to teaching the basics of writing (with direct instruction on such paragraph elements as topic sentences, supporting sentences and concluding sentences).

Paragraph Writing: from sentence to paragraph (Teacher’s Guide) by Zemach, Dorothy E & Islam, Carlos
Barcode # 038306 - available in Self-access Centre (book only)

College Writing: from paragraph to essay by Zemach, Dorothy E & Rumisek, Lisa A
Barcode # 038307 - available in the Lending Section and Self-access Centre (book only)

The back of this Student Book contains a collection of simple and reference material, including models of essay development and a punctuation guide.

Academic Writing: from paragraph to essay by Zemach, Dorothy E & Rumisek, Lisa A
Barcode # 038308 - available in the Self-access Centre (book only)

Academic Writing has been written for intermediate level students who are preparing to study, or are already studying, in an academic environment and need to improve their writing skills. This book takes students from paragraph structuring to essay writing through a process approach. It teachers learners how to order and link paragraphs into cohesive and coherent essays and to create the various paragraph types that are used in written assignments. Academic Writing includes work on how to generate ideas, organise material, draft, and review and revise written work. It includes a complete answer key and can be used in class or as a self-study book.

Writing in Paragraphs by Zemach, Dorothy E & Islam, Carlos
Barcode # 038307 - available in the Self-access Centre (book only)

Writing in Paragraphs takes students from sentence formation to paragraph writing through a process approach. This not only develops student's paragraph writing skills, but also encourages them to become independent and creative writers. There are peer review forms and a grammar reference section at the back of the book.

Steps to Academic Reading by Zukowski/Faust, Jean
Barcode # 038309 - available in the Self-access Centre (book only)

Zukowski/Faust (N. Arizona U.) presents this academic reading textbook for use with low-intermediate level ESL students. The text contains fifteen true stories, told in first and third person from several different perspectives. Step-by-step and page-by-page, students develop important vocabulary and reading skills. Immerse your students in refreshing and lively topics while increasing their vocabulary base and preparing them for academic assignments. This series for beginning to high intermediate learners offers robust comprehension activities that encourage students to access and interact with text and develop reading and critical thinking skills.

Introducing Reading Keys by Craven, Miles
Barcode # 038812 - available in the Self-access Centre (book only)

Designed for adult learners of American English, this text contains 24 topic-based units organized into eight themes. Texts can be selected by topic, genre, reading skill or vocabulary skill. Extra activity sheets, key skills sheets and a word list complete this comprehensive reading course.

Developing Reading Keys by Craven, Miles
Barcode # 038811 - available in the Self-access Centre (book only)

Designed for adult learners of American English, this text contains 24 topic-based units organized into eight themes. Texts can be selected by topic, genre, reading skill or vocabulary skill. Extra activity sheets, key skills sheets and a word list complete this comprehensive reading course.

Extending Reading Keys by Craven, Miles
Barcode # 038810 - available in the Self-access Centre (book only)

Designed for adult learners of American English, this text contains 24 topic-based units organized into eight themes. Texts can be selected by topic, genre, reading skill or vocabulary skill. Extra activity sheets, key skills sheets and a word list complete this comprehensive reading course.

Strategic Reading 1: building effective reading skills by Richards, Kack C. & Eckstut-Didier, Samuela
Barcode # 038813 - available in the Lending Section and Self-access Centre (book only)

Strategic Reading is a three-level series designed to develop reading, vocabulary-building, and critical-thinking skills. Strategic Reading 1 Teacher's Manual provides clear step-by-step notes on how to use the Strategic Reading 1 Student's Book in class. It includes an overview of the series, a model lesson plan, and detailed vocabulary and teaching suggestions for each unit. The Teacher's Manual offers optional warm-up and extension activities as well as many ideas for additional classroom activities. Also included are culture notes, unit quizzes, and suggested answers for all exercises and quizzes.

Strategic Reading 1: building effective reading skills (Teacher’s Manual) by Bonesteel, Lynn
Barcode # 038815 - available in the Lending Section and Self-access Centre (book only)

Strategic Reading 2: building effective reading skills by Richards, Kack C. & Eckstut-Didier, Samuela
Barcode # 038817 - available in the Lending Section and Self-access Centre (book only)

Strategic Reading 2: building effective reading skills (Teacher’s Manual) by Bonesteel, Lynn
Barcode # 038819 - available in the Lending Section and Self-access Centre (book only)

Strategic Reading 3: building effective reading skills by Richards, Kack C. & Eckstut-Didier, Samuela
Barcode # 038821 - available in the Lending Section and Self-access Centre (book only)

Strategic Reading 3: building effective reading skills (Teacher’s Manual)
by Bonesteel, Lynn
Barcode # 038823 - available in the Lending Section and Self-access Centre (book only)

Test it Fix it: Business Grammar by Bourke & Maris
Barcode # 038825 - available in the Lending Section and Self-access Centre (book only)

With feedback on every question as well as more general grammar help, this text has a test, answers with grammar notes, and a second test on the same topic in each 4-page unit.

Grammar Builder 5: a grammar guidebook for students of English (+ key) by Amin, Adibah & Eravelly, R
Barcode # 038827 - available in the Self-access Centre (book only)

These books are especially useful for students taking written exams and anyone who needs to write well in English. Grammar Builder takes a simple but effective three-step approach (error identification, correction and practice) to help learners’ master English grammar. Real examples of correct usage and common mistakes made by learners introduce grammar items in each unit and show learners how subtle differences can result in grammatical errors.

Nitty Gritty Grammar: sentence essentials for writers by Young, A.Robert
Barcode # 038828 - available in the Self-access Centre (book only)

Nitty Gritty Grammar, Second edition, focuses on essential areas of English grammar that cause difficulty for developing writers at the high beginning to low intermediate levels. Nitty Gritty Grammar, Second Edition focuses on essential areas of English grammar that cause difficulty for developing writers. It guides students through the learning process by exploring grammar in context, providing controlled practice, and giving students thought-provoking writing assignments in which they can practice grammar in a more open-ended format. The grammar points are illustrated in reading passages from a variety of genres, from comic strips to the 9/11 Commission Report. Nitty Gritty Grammar boxes summarize key grammar points and serve as easy reference. Five review sections are included for review and consolidation.

Longman WordWise Dictionary: focus on the essentials (New Edition) by Longman
Barcode # 038832 - available in the Self-access Centre (book only)

This dictionary is aimed at pre-intermediate to intermediate level students. It focuses on the meanings, phrases, grammar and collocations of the key 2000 words in English.

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