'The action is swift, taut and convincing, the portrayal of men and situations colourful and alive' (Scotsman). This earlier judgement of Wilbur Smith's writing is magnificently borne out in Hungry as the Sea.
The 'Golden Prince' is deposed: once the flamboyant chairman of a huge shipping consortium, now the captain of a salvage tug – such is the revolution in the life of Nick Berg.
What is the basis of belief in an era when globalization, multiculturalism and big business are the new religion? Slavoj Zizek, renowned philosopher and irrepressible cultural critic takes on all comers in this compelling and breathless new book.
Classroom Assessment in Action Classroom Assessment in Action clarifies the multi-faceted roles of measurement and assessment and their applications in a classroom setting. Comprehensive in scope, Shermis and Di Vesta explain basic measurement concepts and show students how to interpret the results of standardized tests. From these basic concepts, the authors then provide clear and ordered discussions of how assessment and instruction is integrated into a functional process to enhance student learning.
Action SATs Learning - Key Stage 1From the creators of the best selling educational range, Full Marks. This brand new range helps children identify their weaknesses by a series of increasingly difficult challenges. Action Learning focuses on education in a fun gaming environment. Improves weak areas, Easy-to-use, High score tables for every level maintain motivation, Extensive reference section, Music, speech and animation, Built-in help, Prints certificates.
Each game features 3 QuestionBusters to help you answer the more tricky questions. Ages 4-7
