Most Popular Books by Peter Clarke

In 12th Century England, Guillame Mareschal is an old soldier whose family have held Herraton Bonville since the conquest. 40 years earlier, during the Anarchy of Stephen, his father Ralphe sustained a fatal wound. Guillame, ageing and uneasy, embarks on an expedition for revenge and the truth. In the mid 19th Century, Herton Home Farm is occupied by the Digweed family. William, head of the family, has moved on from his humble past. But social advancement is under threat from the relationship between his eldest daughter and a boatman called Jago. 1999, and Pete Florence is a landscape gardener facing hardship who lands the job of reconstructing the garden and grounds at the old Herton Home Farm in the nick of time. Tony Cawsand is a local archaealogist whose interest in the large mound in the grounds leads to he and Florence having to work side by side. Cawsand has an adopted daughter, Joanne, a strange balkan refugee. Florence is fascinated.

Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, animations, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.

Challenge and stretch Year 6 pupils with this resource designed to broaden and deepen children's mathematical understanding. This book supports the classroom teacher in delivering structured guidance and support for gifted children who are exceeding age-related expectations in mathematics. contains 36 photocopiable newspaper-style issues packed with investigations, problem-solving activities and maths challenges specific teacher guidance (and answers) in the accompanying teachers notes for all 36 issues all content is within the years programme of study evaluate children's learning and identify the next steps for progression with detailed assessment guidance encourage children to apply their mathematical knowledge and skills across the curriculum with cross-curricular activities

Collins International Maths Foundation and Foundation Plus provide inspirational, fun and age-appropriate learning for children in early years and kindergarten classes.The materials have been developed in consultation with expert practitioners to be easy to use in the classroom and to support children following a range of early years curricula and who are preparing for their first year of primary education in an international school, including schools following the Cambridge Assessment International Education primary framework.The course introduces young children to maths concepts in an age-appropriate way through topic-based discovery and activity-based learning, with plenty of opportunities to explore maths through games and hands-on exploration. Careful progression ensures children develop the skills they need to be ready for maths in their first year of primary and beyond.Each level comprises Activity Books A, B and C - one for each term - supported by a carefully selected collection of colourful stimulus materials in the Reading Anthology and Teacher's Guide. Schools can opt to use the course over one or two school years.The engaging and brightly illustrated Activity Books provide age-appropriate practice that is fun for children, that allow teachers to see and record progress, and that show parents what is being covered in class.Collins International Maths Foundation and Foundation Plus can be used on their own, or alongside Collins International English Foundation and Foundation Plus and Collins International Science Foundation and Foundation Plus to provide a comprehensive early-years programme.

Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.

In 1966 and 1969 Tigran Petrosian and Boris Spassky contested two epic battles for the world crown. In the first of these Petrosian became the only world champion to actually win a title defence for 32 years when his inspired defensive technique thwarted all of Spassky's aggressive intentions. In the second of these two ferocious fights Spassky eventually broke through to seize the world title. En route the two great players created some of the most beautiful chess ever witnessed at this high level, sparkling with numerous sacrifices of rook for bishop or knight, piece sacrifices to inaugurate enduring attacks and even a stunning queen sacrifice by Petrosian in game 10 of the first encounter.

Students can quickly get to grips with problem solving and reasoning by completing activities categorised by topic and question type. Fully in line with the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum.

Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.

A practical and informative guide to all aspects of contracts and the formulation and application of contracts between parties, whether individuals or companies, this book will enable the layperson and student to gain a clearer insight into rights and responsibilities in this often complex field.

Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, animations, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging.

Learning how to use and apply maths to solve problems is a critical aspect of children's mathematical development during their time at primary school. Our We Can Do It series offers stimulating problem-solving challenges that inspire genuine mathematical thinking.

Climate change is accelerating out of control, life and the planet are on a tipping point. An English librarian, a Russian physicist, an Israeli student, and a Tech genius, are in a race against time to ensure the survival of the species, but to do it, they are going to have to force mankind to change. Led by a retired Egyptian General and back by an anonymous billionaire the fate of humanity lies in the balance. Can these four unlikely hero's change the destiny of mankind and the planet or will the power-hungry governments of the world stop them and condemn mankind to extinction.