Paul Wright ist ein Künstler und Autor, dessen Werk von seinem Leben in Italien inspiriert ist. Sein literarisches Schaffen, das oft mit der Region des Comer Sees in Verbindung gebracht wird, erforscht Themen wie Heimat und Kultur mit einer ausgeprägten künstlerischen Sensibilität. Wrights Schreiben zeichnet sich durch seine visuelle Reichhaltigkeit und eine tiefe Wertschätzung für die von ihm dargestellten Umgebungen aus. Seine Bücher bieten den Lesern einen fesselnden Einblick in das italienische Leben.
John Keats lost both his parents at an early age. His decision to commit himself to poetry, rather than follow a career in medicine, was a personal challenge, unfounded in any prior success. His first volume of poetry, published in 1817, was a critical and commercial failure. This book tells his story.
No matter your subject, there's a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series provides teachers with practical, easily implementable strategies and activities. Each author, an expert in their field, shares best practices with enthusiasm. Each title features at least ten creative Bonus Ideas to inspire and engage all learners. With recent developments in secondary curricula, there's a heightened focus on deepening subject knowledge and effectively challenging students of all abilities. This guide presents innovative strategies and activities to integrate stretch and challenge methods into everyday classroom practice, regardless of subject. Implementing effective stretch and challenge practices enhances cognitive processes, aiding learners in retaining new information and improving productivity. Paul Wright explores various aspects such as questioning, marking, feedback, starters, plenaries, and technology-based teaching, explaining the effectiveness of the strategies presented. This essential guide equips educators with the tools to apply stretch and challenge practices, aiming to elevate attainment for all students while maintaining their engagement. Additional online resources are available for download from a companion website.
‘So, this is how the other half lives. You could get used to this, couldn’t you?’And this is how the other half can die…When Summer’s old friend, Alice, invites her to join a group of friends aboard a yacht sailing from Monte Carlo to Antigua, it’s a chance to experience the life of the truly rich. Convivial company, luxury accommodation and constant pampering – this is the stuff of dreams. Until one of the guests is found dead in the water with a noose around his neck…Not everyone is convinced that the victim committed suicide and Summer Bailey, a TV journalist, is urged to investigate. As she grows closer to each of her fellow passengers, she discovers their secrets – secrets that might motivate them to kill…
This title explores the crucial role of cruisers in the early Pacific War, focusing on the battles for Guadalcanal, particularly the Battle of Savo Island and the Battle of Cape Esperance.
The books are graded at six vocabulary levels, ranging from 400 words (Beginning) to 2,500 words