Best Selling Books by Peter Clarke

Stimulate children to work collaboratively with Maths Plus Groups Work - and have fun too! Groups Work Year 5 Teacher Book provides 15 problem-solving group activities.

This volume provides 10-20-minute class activities for either the beginning or plenary stages of the daily maths lesson. Each file contains 30 activities, which focus on and practice a particular framework objective.

Pupils can quickly get to grips with KS2 problem solving and reasoning by completing activities categorised by topic and question type. Fully in line with the new National Curriculum. Problem solving and reasoning have been key focuses within primary maths since the introduction of the 2014 curriculum, and the focus on ''teaching for mastery''. It is essential that all pupils have access to problem solving and reasoning activities. Some key benefits to problem solving in maths include: * Helping pupils grasp diverse mathematical concepts and understand the application of the subject * Enhancing strategic thinking * Developing transferable skills This book consists of three different types of mathematical problem solving challenges: 1. Solving mathematical problems. This involves pupils solving problems ''within'' mathematics itself, recognising patterns and relationships, making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions. 2. Reasoning mathematically. This involved pupils using logical thinking to solve problems, focusing on making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions using appropriate language. 3. Using & applying mathematics in real-world contexts. This involves pupils engaging in challenges that require them to use and apply their mathematical knowledge and skills in open-ended, real-world contexts.

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.

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.

Collins International Maths Foundation and Foundation Plus provide inspirational, fun and age-appropriate learning for children in early years and kindergarten classes.

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.

Britain in the 20th century is in many senses uncharted territory for historians, territory by and large left to sociologists and political theorists. In a series of essays on British political leaders from Gladstone and Salisbury through Lloyd George, Churchill and Attlee to Thatcher, Peter Clarke looks at the questions of how individual leaders have shaped the history of the UK, interacting with the social and economic forces beloved of sociologists, tackling the questions of how important is political leadership, and how much is history determined by socio-economic trends and how much by the decisions of individuals.

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.

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.

When politicians are bought and sold, when ancient monarchs prowl the earth looking for kingdoms to rule, and when common citizens are corrupted by dreams of an alien anarchist utopia, the time has come for the world to be destroyed at any moment. In this comic satire of political corruption gone off the rails, it''s up to an ensemble of disgraced politicians to prove their mythical status as superheroes-and to save the world from something far more sinister than they had ever imagined.

The lessons are arranged in themes, which expose learners to real-life situations. Language is embedded within the themes and is taught in context.

"Perfecting the Mind" by Peter Clarke is a transformative guide that delves into the power of the human mind in shaping success, wholeness, and spiritual victory. The book explores the laws governing the mind, showing readers how to meditate, speak in the spirit, and harness the mind''s potential to manifest success. It provides practical steps to condition the mind for wealth, detect victim mentality, and overcome life''s battles through mental transformation in Christ. With a focus on aligning the mind with spiritual principles, the book empowers readers to perfect their minds for achieving total success and living in victory.

The lessons are arranged in themes, which expose learners to real-life situations. Language is embedded within the themes and is taught in context.

"Marriage Wages" by Peter Clarke is a gripping thriller that delves into the lives of several couples residing in a small neighborhood in Maryland, USA. The story revolves around the complexities of their marriages, the hidden conflicts and desires, and the shocking lengths to which some are willing to go for wealth and riches. Trinax, a keen observer living within the neighborhood, serves as the narrator of this chilling tale. Through his perspective, readers witness the façade of seemingly perfect relationships unravel, exposing infidelity, deceit, and desperation. As Trinax becomes increasingly involved in uncovering the truth behind the escalating events, the story evolves from a series of mysterious occurrences into a full-blown investigation. The chapters explore the cracks in the façade of each couple''s relationship, the temptations that lead to cheating, the unraveling of trust, and the desperation for wealth. Dark deeds are committed, including murder, as characters succumb to their desires and greed. Trinax''s perspective evolves from that of an observer to an active participant, piecing together the connections between the crimes and the marriages, ultimately leading to a confrontation with the mastermind behind the web of manipulation. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation and resolution, where the surviving characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. Themes of love, trust, and the destructive power of greed are explored throughout the narrative, leaving readers with a haunting understanding of the human psyche and the choices we make in the pursuit of our desires. "Marriage Wages" is a thought-provoking tale that navigates the boundaries between morality and darkness, unraveling the intricacies of human relationships and the lessons learned from the characters'' harrowing experiences.

Kids Across Kulture: Bracey Beeks Explores Vibrant India and Russia" is a children''s book authored by Peter Clarke. The story follows the adventures of the young protagonist, Bracey Beeks, as they delve into the rich cultures of India and Russia. Through Bracey''s exploration, young readers gain insight into the diverse traditions, vibrant customs, and colorful landscapes of these two culturally distinct countries. The narrative encourages cultural understanding and appreciation, making it an educational and engaging read for children.

Pataphysics, at once a literary trope and a branch of philosophy (and science), has influenced an array of prominent artists, writers, and musicians since the early 20th century. Members of the Paris-based Collège de ''Pataphysique have included Marcel Duchamp, Raymond Queneau, Man Ray, Max Ernst, Fernando Arrabal, and the Marx Brothers. "Apocryphal Pataphysics" brings the study of pataphysics into the modern age, stripping off the arcane baggage, fleshing out new dimensions, and serving up a quasi-guidebook for pataphysicians

This series supports the development of number fluency through individual and paired activity. Children can monitor their own progress and work together to support each other.

Collins New Primary Maths: Cross-Curricular Word Problems 6 encourages children to practise the skills of using and applying maths. The activities build problem-solving skills while developing other key maths concepts, and challenge children to apply their mathematical knowledge to other curricular contexts, such as science, history and geography. * Contains 40 differentiated word problems, each matched to an objective from the Renewed Framework, and a cross-curricular topic * Can be easily integrated with the daily mathematics lesson * Guidance is given on how to assess pupil''s progress * Comes with a CD of editable Word files, so you can tailor the investigations to the needs of your class.

Collins New Primary Maths Differentiation Pack 3 features challenging supplementary activities to help children to consolidate or extend their understanding of particular objectives. Differentiation Pack 3 contains: * photocopiable worksheets to accompany each teaching unit, with support worksheets for children yet to master the objective and extension worksheets to challenge children who have mastered the objective * objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning * simple instructions for the child.

Homework Pack 6 offers engaging photocopiable activities to consolidate and extend key skills. Homework Pack 6 contains: • photocopiable sheets to accompany each teaching unit • fun activities that encourage practice of the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson • objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning • simple instructions for the child • three clear levels of differentiation.

Sick of poverty and wanting a better life for his family, James is determined to change his son''s future and tells him he must leave the village in country Ireland and puts the sixteen year old on a cart for Belfast. Swept along by fate and determination, William, leaving his girlfriend behind, uses his wits in Belfast to obtain work. Hearing that gold is there for the taking, he finds his way onto the steam sailing ship Lady Grace bound for Australia - and the gold rush. Threatened onboard by bullies, and learning to cope with the unpredictable and savage elements during the voyage, his courage and patience are tested as he heads to the unknown new colony of Australia, and a new life. Never easy, sometimes funny, and often dangerous, William''s adventures show how one determined man can change his future.

Ster stories vir die grondslagfase is bygewerk en opgegradeer om te voldoen aan die vereistes van die hersiene nasionale kurrikulumverklaring.

When I announced to my friends and family that I was embarking on a trip to Uzbekistan, not only did they look at me with dumbfounded expressions on their faces, they nearly all said to me, "Where on earth is Uzbekistan and why do you want to go there?" At least, that was the polite version of what they said!They were two very good questions, and ones that I had asked myself when researching the trip, so I proceeded to answer them by writing this book.Uzbekistan is literally in the middle of all the other ''Stans, bordered by Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan and wedged in between Russia, China and India.This is the story of my ''Journey of Discovery along the Silk Road'' through Uzbekistan in 2012 and includes a lot of historical information about the country and its magnificent buildings, many of which are protected as World Heritage Sites. Interspersed throughout the story are some light-hearted anecdotal tales of what actually happened on the trip as far as our Group was concerned.