On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother's past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend, and promises that through her she will learn more.
This title is part of a series of language reference guides to help children of 7-11 master the basics of literacy. It gives simple techniques and hints on how to understand a wide range of different texts. Using funny illustrations and a lively storyline it shows what makes a story dramatic, how characters are created and how to predict what might happen next. It includes looking at non-fiction texts to work out if they are giving information, opinions or instructions. book gives clear advice on numerous points, and also provides concise teaching points for language and literacy lessons. The book links to the Literacy Framework for Years 3 and 4.
High Raw: A Simple Approach to Health, Eating and Saving the Planet
High Raw gives the most comprehensible outline for directing your own health that I've found yet. It is not a book that tells you to take this herb for that illness, but rather a book that directs you in setting your own goals for health, weight, energy, fitness and success, and then gives really insightful and helpful systems for achieving them.In summary, his goal is helping the reader achieve optimal health with no dogma, lots of flexibility, keeping it fun, etc. A must read for anyone in taking their health to the next level.
A grammar reference practice with 5 levels, New Grammar Time is specially written for learners in Primary and mid-secondary schools for use either in the classroom or at home. The lower levels of New Grammar Time has simplified grammar boxes and an oral activity at the end of each unit which gives students plenty of opportunity to use the language. New Grammar Time can also be used as a supplement to any course book.
Selling to the Top: David Peoples' Executive Selling Skills
David Peoples reveals how you can reach the decision makers at the top and clinch the sale. It’s tougher than ever to win over today’s customers, but it helps to have David Peoples on your side. This internationally known author, speaker, and sales trainer has already trained over 8,000 IBM salespeople in his highly successful sales program. He gives you proven strategies for getting your foot in the top executive’s door, building a relationship, and making the sale.
