Andrew Wright is an author, illustrator, teacher trainer, and storyteller who has dedicated many years to extensive global collaboration with both teachers and students. He finds joy in creation, practical application, and working directly with and for people, believing that language teaching uniquely facilitates these passions.
The book serves as a vital reference for understanding early English legal documents, addressing the growing obscurity of written conventions by 1776. Wright aimed to bridge the gap for younger lawyers, ensuring they could interpret the work of their predecessors. This widely recognized guide has undergone multiple editions, with the ninth edition being particularly valued for its engraved plates, making it an essential tool for consulting historical charters, deeds, and records.
Felix the cat lives next door to a concert hall. When the audience arrives, he
always sits with the crowd to listen to the music. But one day, Felix makes a
terrible mistake. He scratches the famous musician! Will Felix ever be allowed
back into the concert hall? And what will the audience do next?
Whoever heard of a duck who was afraid of the water? Well, Dilly the duckling did not like it at all, until one day the most unlikely pond creature came to the rescue. Who or what was it? Keep guessing, or read on to find out what happens. Dilly knows!
A funny and heartwarming true story about a stray cat in search of a home.
After Fluffy gets lost in the snow, he discovers that he is very good at
sneaking into houses at night. And some houses have a welcoming cat flap, a
nice warm Aga and a forgotten bowl of food ...
Bertie the bat was different from other bats.He was afraid to leave his cave and go out into the dark, until one night, something magical and amazing happened which changed his life forever… Or did it?Only the moon knew.
"Once upon a time there was a little black and white cat called Pippin …"Pippin the cat is very cute and a bit daffy. He has white whiskers and amazing white eyebrows. He loves sleeping and hunting. And he has absolutely NO TABLE MANNERS.He also discovers that he’s very good at hiding – after he gets sick and the vet gives him three disgusting medicines to take …This funny and vibrant story is perfect for children and cat-lovers of all ages - particularly those who have struggled to get their own cat to swallow medicine!Based on a true story - Pippin the cat really did get sick and really did have to take three different sets of human medicine. He defied veterinary history when he contracted a very rare form of tuberculosis. Luckily, thanks to the perserverance of his owner, his story has a happy ending and eventually he felt Much Better!The illustrations are a mixture of expressive charcoal, pencil and digital colour, and feature the real life cat.
Critical Religious Education in Practice serves as an accessible handbook to help teachers put Critical Religious Education (CRE) into practice. The book offers straightforward guidance, unpicking some of the key difficulties that teachers encounter when implementing this high-profile pedagogical approach. In-depth explanations of CRE pedagogy, accompanied by detailed lesson plans and activities, will give teachers the confidence they need to inspire debate in the classroom, tackling issues as controversial as the authority of the Qur'an and the relationship between science and religion. The lesson plans and schemes of work exemplify CRE in practice and are aimed at empowering teachers to implement CRE pedagogy across their curriculum. Additional chapters cover essential issues such as differentiation, assessment, the importance of subject knowledge and tips for tackling tricky topics. The accompanying resources, including PowerPoint presentations and worksheets, are available via the book's companion website. Key to developing a positive classroom culture and promoting constructive attitudes towards Religious Education, this text is essential reading for all practising and future teachers of Religious Education in secondary schools.
The Student's Assistant in Reading Old Deeds, Charters, Records etc.
128 pages
5 hours of reading
Focusing on historical document interpretation, this book serves as a practical guide for students and researchers dealing with old deeds, charters, and records. It provides essential tools and techniques for reading and understanding court-hand writing, making it invaluable for anyone interested in historical manuscripts. The 1864 edition is preserved in its original form, ensuring that the insights and methods from that era remain accessible to modern readers.