Showing results by publisher "Hodder & Stoughton" in Education & Learning

In June of 1999, Stephen King was hit by a van while walking along the shoulder of a country road in Maine. Six operations were required to save his life and mend his broken body. When he was finally able to sit up, he immediately started writing. This book - part biography, part a collection of tips for the aspiring writer - is the extraordinary result.

From minding your Ps and Qs to wondering why X should mark the spot, Alphabetical is a book for everyone who loves words and language. Whether it's how letters are arranged on keyboards or Viking runes, textspeak or zip codes, this book will change the way you think about letters forever. How on earth did we fix upon our 26 letters? What do they really mean? And how did we come to write them down in the first place?

Has a child - or anyone else - ever asked you why the sky is blue? Could you explain why ice cream melts? Have you forgotten why scientists think the universe started with a Big Bang, and do you understand the difference between respiration and breathing? Why Don't Things Fall Up? will gently remind you of everything you may have learnt once upon a time, but have somehow forgotten along the way.

Whether you are an absolute beginner, a pop wannabe, a karaoke crooner, or simply want to add singing to your repertoire, Learn to Sing is for you. Friendly advice from your very own instructor will help you develop your voice and enable your talent to flourish. Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started

All parents want their children to get the most out of school and to acquire the knowledge and skills that will stand them in good stead for later life. But with an ever-expanding curriculum, increasing class sizes, and the lure of TV and computer games, parents are sometimes at a loss as to how to help their children. In Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework, parenting expert Noël Janis-Norton, shows how parents can help their children develop the skills and resources they need to succeed.

If you already have the basics and want to learn more Portuguese, this advanced beginner audio course will boost your confidence to understand and speak Portuguese. Practice the most frequent words and expressions for:- getting to know people- booking a restaurant table- eating out- shopping for food- solving problems- catching a train- going out for the evening- asking for directions- being ill- shopping for clothes and shoes.

When traveling, do you want to journey off the English-speaking path, meet people and speak Korean easily? If so then you need to Get Talking. Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll learn the skills for understanding and the confidence to speak Korean in just 10 days. Practise the most frequent words and expressions for:-greeting people-eating out-taking a taxi-asking for directions-shopping for food-going to a department store-feeling ill-taking a trip including booking into a hotel.

Have you ever wondered why you make bad decisions? Or why it's so hard to make a decision in the first place? Through pioneering research into behavioural science, decisions expert Dr Sheheryar Banuri has designed an entirely novel decision-making framework which can be adopted into everyday life to help us better our decision-making skills by understanding and streamlining the process. The result? Simple, effective and efficient techniques to combat indecision.

Learn more essential American and British English in this beginner audio course. Keep Talking English in Ten Days maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.- Practise the words and phrases you need for socialising, going for a job interview, making a complaint, visiting a colleague's home and more.- Progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations- Use the learning plus sections to extend your vocabulary.

If you already have the basics and want to learn more Mandarin Chinese, this advanced beginner audio course will boost your confidence to understand and speak Mandarin Chinese.

Elizabeth George offers a master class in the art and science of crafting a novel, sharing her wealth of experience with would-be novelists. Using her actual work to illustrate the various steps of novel writing that she explores in this audiobook, she illustrates her points about plotting, characterisation and technique with great clarity and generosity. Mastering the Process provides writers with practical, prescriptive, and achievable tools for creating a novel, editing a novel and problem-solving.

When going abroad do you want to:- Communicate more accurately and precisely?- Get to places other travellers don't?- Do more than just 'get by'?- Have fun and more authentic experiences?...Then you need to Keep Talking! Through 10 common scenarios plus culture and travel advice this advanced beginner level audio course will get you beyond the basics.

Approfondissez les bases de l'anglais britannique et américain grâce à ce cours audio pour débutants.Keep Talking English in Ten Days correspond au niveau A1 du Cadre Européen Commun de Référence pour les langues (CECRL).- Pratiquez les mots et expressions dont vous avez besoin pour discuter, passer un entretien d'embauche, vous plaindre, visiter la maison d'un collègue, et bien davantage.

Learn essential American and British English in this complete beginner audio course. Get Talking English in Ten Days maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages. Practice the words and phrases you need for meeting colleagues and friends, booking a hotel, making plans, shopping, and more. Progress in your understanding of naturally paced conversations. Use the "learning plus" sections to extend your vocabulary.

Learn essential American and British English in this complete beginner audio course. Get Talking English in Ten Days maps to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.- Practise the words and phrases you need for meeting colleagues and friends, booking a hotel, making plans, shopping and more- Progress in your understanding of naturally-paced conversations- Use the learning plus sections to extend your vocabulary- Personalize the language with interactive role-plays

Aprenda inglês britânico e americano essencial neste completo curso áudio para principiantes.Get Talking English in Ten Days tem equiparação ao nível A1 do Quadro Europeu Comum de Referência para as Línguas (QECR).- Pratique as palavras e expressões de que necessita para se encontrar com colegas e amigos, fazer uma reservar num hotel, fazer planos, ir às compras e outras situações semelhantes- Faça progressos na sua compreensão de conversações reais.

Acquisisci le nozioni base dell'inglese americano e britannico con questo corso audio completo per principianti.Get Talking English in Ten Days è calibrato sul livello A1 del Quadro comune europeo di riferimento per la conoscenza delle lingue (QCER).- Esercitati con le parole e le frasi che ti servono per comunicare con colleghi e amici, prenotare un albergo, fare programmi, acquisti e molto altro- Migliora la tua comprensione delle conversazioni a velocità normale

Aprenda el inglés británico o americano básico con este completo curso de audio para principiantes. Get Talking English in Ten Days se corresponde con el nivel A1 del Marco Común Europeo de Referencia para las Lenguas (MCER). Practique las palabras y expresiones que necesita conocer para reunirse con compañeros de trabajo y amigos, hacer una reserva en un hotel, ir de compras y mucho más.

Apprenez les bases de l'anglais britannique et américain grâce à ce cours audio complet pour débutants. Get Talking English in Ten Days correspond au niveau A1 du Cadre Européen Commun de Référence pour les langues (CECRL). Pratiquez les mots et expressions dont vous avez besoin pour rencontrer des collègues et des amis, réserver un hôtel, prévoir quelque chose, faire du shopping ou autre

Acquisisci le nozioni base dell'inglese americano e britannico con questo corso audio completo per principianti.Keep Talking English in Ten Days è calibrato sul livello A1 del Quadro comune europeo di riferimento per la conoscenza delle lingue (QCER).- Esercitati con le parole e le frasi che ti servono per socializzare, affrontare colloqui di lavoro, presentare un reclamo, recarti in visita a casa di un collega e molto altro.