Written to sharpen all the skills central to IB assessment, this focused study-tool thoroughly addresses all assessment areas of the 2008 syllabus at SL and HL. Including a full section on source analysis and packed with strategies for tackling assessment tasks, this book supports exceptional achievement. � Develop all the core skills - activities and exercises around note-taking, effective reading, referencing and working with sources - all in an exam context - will strengthen students' potential � Relate skills-development to assessment - so students know how to apply their learning and fully demonstrate their skills in exams � Support students with the extended essay - a dedicated chapter includes skills-based practice on essay writing, refining research, collating evidence, source evaluation, guidance on IB marking criteria and more � Covers each part of the IA in detail - support for introduction, summary of evidence, evaluation of sources, analysis, conclusion and worked cited lists will strengthen achievement in this area � Ensure creativity and critical thought - a chapter on TOK covers this critical aspect, helping you develop reflective, independent and outward-looking learners � Demonstrate exam standards - numerous student samples, examiner hints and comments will help students understand what to expect About the Series: IB Skills &amp; Practice books are designed to provide IB students with a step-by-step approach to practicing the skills needed for success on exams. Oxford's IB Skills &amp; Practice books are packed with guidance, assessment support, and practical tasks. Aligned with current syllabuses these indispensable books are a must-have for all IB students.

IB History: Skills and Practice: Oxford IB Diploma (IB Diploma Program)

Thomas, Jo

Rogers, Keely

Reference

Oxford University Press

Pearson Bacc Hist: Euro etext

English as a Second Language

Pearson Education ESL

Our latest titles offer specific support for Paper 3 of the 2015 History curriculum. Each textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the appropriate topics, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully answer essay questions on Paper Three. Written and developed by experienced IB teachers, who also have experience in examining and leading workshops, these new books will help students prepare thoroughly and methodically for their exams.Each of our history textbook is supported by an enhanced eText, giving four years access to online materials such as worksheets, quizzes and enlarged source material to develop examination skills and extend studying.Each textbook provides: A clear overview and analysis of key events. Practice in analysing source material, including photographs, cartoons, letters, speeches and other documents. Support throughout for new curriculum features, including key concepts, ATL, and international mindedness. Approaches to learning highlighted in each activity throughout the book. Focus on the examination requirements, with 'hints for success' throughout, as well as quizzes on the eText. Theory of Knowledge section, matching the latest syllabus, and questions throughout to help with wider research and discussion.

Pearson Bacc Hist: Euro states bund (Pearson International Baccalaureate Diploma: International E)

'You smell the lavender, you feel the sun on your face, this book is pure joy!' Katie Fforde'Uplifting and full of warmth, this novel is the next best thing to jetting off to France on a relaxing break away.' My WeeklyCan Del find her recipe for happiness?Del and her husband Ollie moved to a beautiful village in Provence for a fresh start after years of infertility struggles. But six weeks after they arrive, they're packing the removal van once more. As Del watches the van leave for England, she suddenly realises exactly what will make her happier...a new life in France - without Ollie.Now alone, all Del has is a crumbling farmhouse, a mortgage to pay and a few lavender plants. What on earth is she going to do? After discovering an old recipe book at the market run by the rather attractive Fabian, Del starts to bake. But can her new-found passion really help her let go of the past and lead to true happiness?A heart-warming tale about reclaiming your life, set amongst the lavender fields of Provence. Perfect escapism from the author of Late Summer in the Vineyard and The Honey Farm on the Hill.

Escape To The French Farmhouse

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Corgi

Review\n"Sprinkled with Christmas magic!" —Milly Johnson\n"A warm romantic Christmas hug." —Katie Fforde\n"With a wonderful cast of characters and an evocative setting, it just wouldn't be Christmas without Jo's book in your stocking!" —Jill Mansell\n"A scrumptious seasonal treat!" —Heidi Swain\n"A feel-good festive feast." —Best\n"An atmospheric tale full of festive merriment and romance." —CultureFly\n'It's Christmas in a book!' Katie Fforde'Sprinkled with Christmas magic!' Milly Johnson 'A scrumptious seasonal treat!' Heidi Swain Cosy up with the new Christmas book from bestselling author Jo Thomas ___ Residential-home caterer Connie has had one online-dating disaster too many. Hurt in the past and with her son to consider, now she's feeling hesitant. Then one of Connie's residents sets her up on a date at a beautiful German Christmas market - with the promise she'll take a mini-bus full of pensioners along with her... Amongst the twinkling lights and smell of warm gingerbread in the old market square, Connie heads off on her date with a checklist of potential partner must-haves. Baker Henrich ticks all the boxes, but when Connie meets Henrich's rival William, she starts to wonder if ticking boxes is the answer. Will Connie's wish for love this Christmas come true, and if so - with who? ___ Readers are feeling enchanted by Finding Love at the Christmas Market

Finding Love at the Christmas Market: Curl up with 2020’s most magical Christmas story

From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy.Pre-order your perfect slice of escapism now!-----A summer escape she'll never forget . . .Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way. Finally taking a well-earned break at her grandparents' house in southern Italy, the sunshine, lemon trees and her nonna's mouth-watering cooking make her instantly feel at home.But she's shocked to learn that her grandfather is retiring from the beloved family pizzeria and will need to sell. Lucia can't bear the thought of the place changing hands - especially when she discovers her not-quite-ex-husband Giacomo wants to take it over!Then bad news from home forces Lucia to re-evaluate what she wants from life. Is this her chance to carry on the family tradition and finally follow her dreams?Perfect escapism from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and The Honey Farm on the Hill.

Chasing the Italian Dream: Escape and unwind with bestselling author Jo Thomas

Contemporary

'So good I could almost taste it. Magnifique!' Milly Johnson, bestselling author of My One True North Cosy up with this heart-warming, romantic story from Jo Thomas about turning your dreams into a reality. - - - - - When their grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French chateau! Travelling to Normandy to visit the beautiful if faded house, they excitedly make plans over delicious crepes and local cider in the town nearby. But they soon discover the chateau needs major work, a huge tax bill is due . . . and there's a sitting tenant to whom they owe a monthly allowance. Unable to sell but strapped for cash, Fliss determines to spruce up the elegant old rooms and open a B&B. But, why is Jacques, the local mayor, so hostile? How did Fliss's grandfather come to own the place anyway? And will Jacques and Fliss be able to put their differences aside to save the chateau? Inspired by Escape to the Chateau, this cosy and uplifting novel to curl up with, from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and Finding Love at the Christmas Market. Readers are falling in love with Celebrations at the Chateau- ***** A wonderful hug of a book. Feel-good fiction at its very best! ***** A perfect book to curl up with and forget the world. ***** A romantic and magical read . . . I couldn't put it down

Celebrations at the Chateau

From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good new story... Eliza has a full house! When her three children grew up and moved out, she downsized to a smaller property... but now they're all back. Every room in the house is taken and Eliza finds herself sharing her bed with her eldest daughter and her daughter's pug. Combined with the online course she's trying to finish, plus her job to fit in, there just isn't the peace and quiet that Eliza needs. So when an ad pops up on her laptop saying 'house-sitters wanted', Eliza can't resist the chance to escape. She ends up moving to a rural finca in southern Spain, looking after the owner's Iberico pigs, learning about secret gastronomic societies... and finding a new zest for life and love along the way. Praise for Jo Thomas: 'Rich, warm and sunny. A story that stays with you long after the last page is turned' Milly Johnson 'Like the very best kind of holiday' Lucy Diamond 'A sparkling, heartwarming hug of a story' Miranda Dickinson

Retreat to the Spanish Sun

Penguin

'Full of love and warmth, tears and laughter, another gorgeous book from Jo Thomas' Katie Fforde --- A dream home Beca Valentino is ready to escape the city. When she sees the perfect house for sale in her hometown, it seems like fate. Is this her chance to build the foster family she dreams of, on the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast? A big mistake? Returning home isn't as easy as she thought, however. Her family's beloved ice cream café is gone - turned into a soulless wine bar by her hateful ex-boyfriend. Reconnecting with her oldest friend, fisherman Griff, isn't straightforward either. And when, instead of the children she expected to take in, two wary teenage boys appear on her doorstep, Beca fears she's made a terrible mistake. A recipe for change But an old family recipe book is just the inspiration she needs. Soon, with a little help from friends old and new, Beca is selling mouth-watering homemade gelato from a pop-up café on the beach. Then disaster strikes. Will the Valentino family legacy be lost forever? Or can Beca create a new recipe for happiness?

Summer at the Ice Cream Café: The brand-new escapist and feel-good romance read from the #1 eBook bestseller

Short Stories & Anthologies

The queen of feel-good Christmas fiction returns with a snowy adventure to Canada! 'If you love a rugged hero, a heroine you can relate to, a warm romantic story and a bit of armchair travel, Countdown to Christmas is for you!' Katie Fforde 'It just wouldn't be Christmas without Jo's book in your stocking!' Jill Mansell ----------------------------------- Chloe can't wait for Christmas . . . to be over! Her son Ruben is staying with his dad and Chloe is planning to ignore the holidays altogether. Her only festive touch is her son's advent calendar, to help count down the days till he's home again. But a surprise call changes everything. Chloe might be the unexpected owner of some land in Canada! Surely, it's a scam. Or could it be just the escape she needs right now? Ruben's latest note in the advent calendar tells her to 'say yes!' In a flash, Chloe's new countdown to Christmas involves a log cabin in the middle of a snowy forest, a community that's worried for its future, a gruff lumberjack who gives her butterflies and a lot of pancakes with maple syrup . . . For a happy Christmas read full of romance and festive surprises, choose Jo Thomas. Readers love Jo's books: 'Bursting with flavour, adventure and romance' Ruth Jones 'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness' Veronica Henry 'Sparkling, romantic, magical - and delicious' Milly Johnson

Countdown to Christmas

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