This symposium celebrates the 450th anniversary of the birth of William Byrd, one of the greatest English composers. Twelve scholars contribute essays which together cover all the genres of Byrd's prolific output. Topics discussed in this collection include authentication of the canon, applications of new technology to Byrd research, Byrd's relationship to earlier English traditions and his influence on his successors. There are studies concerned with manuscript sources and aspects of performance, and the final contribution is a comprehensive listing of Byrd recordings made between 1923 and...

Develop your students' subject knowledge and skills using the second edition of the WJEC GCSE (9-1) Geography A Student book. With modernised and engaging case studies, new practice questions help students as they progress through their GCSE, providing additional opportunities to practice higher tariff exam style questions. The new Key Terms boxes provide students with concise and easy to understand definitions of key geographical terms. - Contains coherent coverage of every core and optional theme in a single volume, with clear explanations of key concepts throughout - Engages and...

Develop your students' subject knowledge and skills using this second edition Eduqas GCSE (9-1) Geography B Student book. Featuring new case studies, practice questions and clear presentation of key terms, this thoroughly revised edition provides students with the up-to-date knowledge they need to succeed at GCSE. - Enhances students' subject knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills using clear explanations of geographical issues, brought to life through an exciting, enquiry-based approach - Teaches students how to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information...

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 3–5. Twins Kay and Aiden are keen to come up with a compelling story for their school blog. When Aiden hears the bell of the historic defunct town tram sound every evening at the same time, the pair go and investigate. They spend an evening...

Andy isn't excited about going camping. Things go downhill when the older boys start telling stories of mysterious fairy circles hidden in the ancient woods. If you disturb a circle, they say, you'll be snatched away forever by vicious creatures. Andy assumes it's a made-up tale to frighten newbies, but when he kicks over a circle made of stones and bones, he'll find out there may be some truth to the legends after all... In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.