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Some are born notorious. Others have notoriety thrust upon them. Few realize that their morning mouthwash bears the name of a life- saving British baron or that their sugary graham crackers would be abhorred by the health-food fanatic who concocted the flavorless original recipe. Throughout history, the proper names of figures both noble and notorious have slipped into the common and uncommon corners of our vocabulary. Tawdry Knickers and Other Unfortunate Ways to Be Remembered details the...

For over fifty years this book is now firmly established as the great classic work on the origin, meaning and history of Scottish surnames. The core of the book is the remarkable listing of over 8,000 names, each with a concise history and cross-references. It remains an accessible and indispensable tool for genealogists, historians, or indeed anyone with a general interest in Scotland. This monumental reference book is the product of over forty years' research, which was put in order shortly af...

Raise the Issues helps advanced students develop critical thinking skills as they gain insight into American Attitudes and values. It combines original broadcasts from NPR (R) with authentic articls from publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, and the International Herald-Tribune to present dffering viewpoints on contemporary topics. Each of the ten units provides stimulating content that integrates listening, reading, speaking, and writing. As students clarify, interpret,...

A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar Why do we say “I am reading a catalog” instead of “I read a catalog”? Why do we say “do” at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Language distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history. Covering such turning points as the little-known Celtic and Welsh influences on En...

This second volume of the "Corpus Topographicum Indiae Antiquae" is the result of an analysis of the available archaeological sources, the identification of problematic place names, the location of c. 10300 archaeological sites, and their indication on a map. The work constitutes, therefore, a general synthesis of the actual knowledge in the field of Indian archaeology and can serve as a basis for further research. The atlas, and the indices, which mention old and modern variant forms of the pla...

Bond is the number one series for 11 plus practice, with over 45 years of experience. Written by expert authors Bond Assessment Papers offer continuous comprehensive support for all 11 plus subjects from ages 5 to 13. Tried and trusted, Bond has helped millions of children achieve 11 plus success. - 10 carefully graded practice papers Assess your child's strengths and weaknesses to aid improvement and revision. - Covers all 11 plus question types Comprehensive coverage of all key English skill...

"This practical and thought-provoking book offers time-saving strategies essential for every teacher in every discipline. The numerous self-assessments demonstrate that the best formative assessments are not merely given "to" students but are an interactive learning experience involving students, teachers, and professional colleagues." -Douglas B. Reeves, Founder The Leadership and Learning Center "This book provides a wealth of information for teachers and mathematics leaders to consider when...

This book provides a clear roadmap for using formative assessment to differentiate literacy instruction for students in middle school using strategies ideal for a Response to Intervention (RTI) model. Authors Leslie Laud and Pooja Patel present a comprehensive framework of research-based practices that show how to establish new classroom norms, implement formative assessment, create tiered lessons, and manage a multitasking classroom effectively. The authors also cite the latest research and des...

During the 1790s in Vienna, German physician Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828) came forth with a new doctrine dealing with mind, brain and behavior—one that could account for individual differences. He maintained that there are many independent faculties of mind, each associated with a separate part of the brain. He fine-tuned his ideas and published two sets of books presenting them after he and his assistant, Johann Gaspar Spurzheim, settled in Paris in 1807. Gall's ideas had many supporters but...

"Word Origins" is one of five titles in this series of language reference guides to help children of 7-11 master the basics of literacy. Understanding how words have evolved over time helps with spelling, suffixes, and prefixes. Funny artwork and a lively text follows the characters Brian, Shaz, and the dog Dennis as they travel back in time to discover where different words such as sight, sister, or bungalow came from, and how they have changed with time. The book gives clear advice on numerous...

Each Students' Book contains a variety of text types and topics of high interest to KS3 students. Each topic is approached through a variety of text types (as in KS3 National Tests) which may include reports, instructions, recounts, extracts from novels, playscripts and poetry. These text types are explored through topics which have strong cross-curricular links, and will appeal to both boys and girls, e.g. Space, Natural Disasters, Extreme Sports, The Black Death.

The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice in decoding words and reading through phonics. Each book offers practical and effective advice in guiding children through every story. They build confidence using fun and engaging stories with opportunities for talk and praise throughout. Every story uses artwork by Tim Archbold, who uses a style that has been likened Quentin Blake's, which children love. Read Write Inc Phonics is a proven synthetic phonics programme that ens...

The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice in decoding words and reading through phonics. Each book offers practical and effective advice in guiding children through every story. They build confidence using fun and engaging stories with opportunities for talk and praise throughout. Every story uses artwork by Tim Archbold, who uses a style that has been likened Quentin Blake's, which children love. Read Write Inc Phonics is a proven synthetic phonics programme that ens...

The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice in decoding words and reading through phonics. Each set of books is carefully graded so that children can read them with confidence, as soon as they have learned the sounds linked to the set. Black and white versions of all the storybooks are available for children to use for their own work and take home. Read Write Inc Phonics is a proven synthetic phonics programme that ensures early success in reading, writing and spelling. It...

The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice in decoding words and reading through phonics. Each book offers practical and effective advice in guiding children through every story. They build confidence using fun and engaging stories with opportunities for talk and praise throughout. Every story uses artwork by Tim Archbold, who uses a style that has been likened Quentin Blake's, which children love. Read Write Inc Phonics is a proven synthetic phonics programme that ens...

The Read Write Inc. Phonics storybooks provide structured practice in decoding words and reading through phonics. Each book offers practical and effective advice in guiding children through every story. They build confidence using fun and engaging stories with opportunities for talk and praise throughout. Every story uses artwork by Tim Archbold, who uses a style that has been likened Quentin Blake's, which children love. Read Write Inc Phonics is a proven synthetic phonics programme that ens...