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  Visible Maths - Using...

  Peter Mattock

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  Peter Mattock's Visible Maths: Using representations and structure to enhance mathematics teaching in schools supports teachers in their use of concrete and pictorial representations to illustrate key mathematical ideas and operations.
  Viewing the maths lesson as an opportunity for pupils to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and relationships, rather than simply to follow fixed processes that lead to 'the answer', is increasingly recognised as the pinnacle of best practice in maths education.
  In this book, Peter Mattock builds on this approach and explores in colourful detail a variety of visual tools and techniques that can be used in the classroom to deepen pupils' understanding of mathematical operations. Covering vectors, number lines, algebra tiles, ordered-pair graphs and many other representations, Visible Maths equips teachers with the confidence and practical know-how to take their pupils' learning to the next level.
  The book looks at the strengths, and flaws, of each representation so that both primary and secondary school teachers of maths can make informed judgements about which representations will benefit their pupils. The exploration begins at the very basics of number and operation, and extends all the way through to how the representations apply to algebraic expressions and manipulations. As well as sharing his expert knowledge on the subject, Peter draws on relevant research and his own experience of using the representations in order to support teachers in understanding how these representations can be implemented effectively.
  Visible Maths also includes a glossary covering the key mathematical terms, as well as a chapter dedicated to answering some of the questions that may arise from the reading of the book. Furthermore, the accompanying diagrams and models are displayed in full colour to illustrate the conceptual takeaways and teaching techniques discussed.
  Suitable for teachers of maths in primary and secondary school settings.

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  Ancient Carthage: An Enthralling...

  Billy Wellman

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  The history of ancient Carthage: the lost empire that challenged Rome! 
  What do we really know about ancient Carthage? Most of what has been written about this once-great empire is based on Roman and Greek writings that are biased against the Carthaginians. Now, thanks to careful scholarly work and amazing archaeological discoveries, the real Carthage can finally be revealed. 
  Step back in time to an ancient world of strange gods and human sacrifice. Travel to the richest city of the ancient world: Carthage. Forget what you thought you knew about Carthage. This isn’t just about Hannibal crossing the Alps with his elephants. This is about a bustling, teeming commercial and political empire that covered most of the western Mediterranean. 
  In this audiobook, you will learn about the following:Carthage’s expeditions into the Atlantic Ocean a thousand years before Christopher Columbus;The mythical and realistic foundations of Carthage;The battles of the Sicilian Wars;The Carthaginian deities Baal Hammon and Tanit, who required human sacrifice;The great Carthaginian leaders: Hanno the Navigator, Mago I, Himilco, Hamilcar Barca, and his son Hannibal;The causes, battles, and outcomes of the Punic Wars;Sunken Carthaginian treasure;The conquering of Spain, Sardinia, Corsica, and North Africa;The eventual downfall of the Carthaginians;Revolutionary new findings about the culture of Carthage;And so much more! 
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  On Treason - A Citizen's Guide...

  Carlton F. W. Larson

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  A concise, accessible, and engaging guide to the law of treason, written by the nation’s foremost expert on the subject 
   
  The only crime defined in the United States Constitution, treason is routinely described by judges as more heinous than murder. Today the term is regularly thrown around by lawmakers and pundits on both sides of the aisle. But as these heated accusations flood the news cycle, it’s not always clear what the crime of treason truly is, or when it should be prosecuted.  
   
  Drawing on over two decades of research, constitutional law and legal history scholar Carlton Larson takes us on a grand tour of the Treason Clause of the United States Constitution. Despite the Clause’s apparent simplicity, Larson demonstrates that it is a form of constitutional quicksand in which seemingly obvious intuitions are often far off the mark. From the floors of the medieval British Parliament that codified the Statute of Treasons upon which the American law was based to the treason of Benedict Arnold, our nation’s founding traitor, to more recent events, including WWII’s “Tokyo Rose” and the allegations against Edward Snowden and Donald Trump, Larson provides a riveting account of treason law in action.  
   
   
  On Treason is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand this fundamental aspect of our legal system. With this short, accessible look at the law’s history and meaning, Larson clarifies who is actually guilty—and readers won’t need a law degree to understand why. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Virtual Medicare - 10 Costly...

  Al Kushner

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  The audiobook has won the prestigious Gold Medal at the Readers' Favorite International Book Award for 2023! 
  If you're nearing 65, it's time to start thinking about your Medicare options. With the abundance of online information, it's easy to get overwhelmed and make mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars in the long run. 
  In "Virtual Medicare -10 Costly Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make," we break down the most common pitfalls and show you how to easily navigate the Medicare system. 
  From failing to enroll on time to signing up for the wrong plan, our comprehensive guide offers solutions to help you avoid costly mistakes. We explore the pros and cons of different Medicare plans, including Medigap and Medicare Advantage, to help you make the best choice for your health and budget. 
  Our conversational tone makes the information easy to digest and understand. We also provide resources for additional support and guidance, including information on state pharmacy assistance programs and how to access extra help with prescription drug costs. 
  We understand that Medicare can be complex and overwhelming, but our guide breaks it down into manageable steps. Don't let these common mistakes drain your finances and jeopardize your health. With "Virtual Medicare -10 Costly Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make," you'll have the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions and get the most out of your Medicare coverage.

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  Independent Thinking on Loss - A...

  Ian Gilbert

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  Written from the personal experience of a parent and his three children, Independent Thinking on Loss: A little book about bereavement for schools details the ways in which schools can help their pupils come to terms with the death of a parent.
  A child loses a parent every twenty-two minutes in the UK. Childhood bereavement brings with it a whole series of challenges for the children involved challenges they will deal with all their lives. The research shows teachers want to help, but don't know what to do.
  This book is a start.
  Written by Independent Thinking founder Ian Gilbert together with his three children, Independent Thinking on Loss is a personal account of the way educational institutions tried and succeeded, tried and failed and sometimes didn't try at all to help William, Olivia and Phoebe come to terms with the death of their mother.
  Several months after their mother's death, BBC's Newsround aired a brave and still controversial programme in which four children talked about their losses. This prompted Ian and his children to sit down and think about their own experiences and draw up a fifteen -strong list of dos and don'ts that could help steer schools towards a better understanding of what is needed from them at such a difficult time.
  The warmth of reception of this handout led the family to expand their advice and suggestions into what has now become Independent Thinking on Loss, the proceeds of which will go to Winston's Wish, one of the UK's leading children's bereavement charities.
  Ian, William, Olivia and Phoebe encourage educators to view death and bereavement as something that can be acknowledged and talked about in school, and offer clear guidelines that will make a difference as to how a school can support a bereaved child in their midst. They also explore how conversations and actions little ones, whole-school ones, genuine ones, professional ones, personal ones in the school setting can make an awful scenario just that little bit easier for children to deal with.
  Suitable for anyone working with children and young people in an educational setting.
  ?Independent Thinking on Loss is an updated edition of The Little Book of Bereavement for Schools (ISBN 9781845904647) and is one of a number of books in the Independent Thinking On series from the award-winning Independent Thinking Press.

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  Reinvention of Chicago City...

  PBS NewsHour

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  Just 20 percent of community college students complete a degree in the United States. Cheryl Hyman, chief of City Colleges of Chicago, is reshaping her school system not only to provide wide access to higher education, but to put students on the fastest track to relevant credentials. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Hyman, whose reforms have come with criticism for making major cuts.

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