Description

This popular classic, Bailli re's Nurses' Dictionary, is now in its 26th edition, and fully updated to ensure it retains its usefulness to nurses and health care workers. New entries reflect the constantly changing world of health care services. Containing a wealth of useful information in a convenient pocket-sized format, this is an essential resource for everyone involved in nursing and health care. Appendices: 1 Nutrition 2 Resuscitation 3 First Aid 4 Medicines and their Control 5 The Legal and Professional Framework of Nursing 6 Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics Section 1: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Section 2: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 7 Common Abbreviations 8 Common Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots 9 Units of Measurement and Tables of Normal Values 10 Immunization and Vaccinations 11 Occupational Health and Safety 12 Prevention and Control of Infection 13 Practice Development 14 Clinical Supervision Convenient, portable size Useful appendices Expanded appendices New terms in many subject areas

Bibliography

Chief Locality Officer Hertsmere Locality Herts Valleys CCG Specialist Education and Training Consultant Leadership Academy West Herts Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust

Description

05

Bibliography

Thoroughly revised and updated to include the latest research in the field, A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation provides over 9,000 A to Z entries on scientific and social aspects of the environment--its key thinkers, treaties, movements, organizations, concepts, and theories. Covering subjects such as sustainable development, biodiversity, and environmental ethics, it is at the cutting edge of environmental and conservation studies. This is the ideal reference for students studying these subjects and anyone with an interest in environment and conservation.

Description

05

Bibliography

An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary to help young learners understand key computing terms at school and at home. The words are explained in a simple and clear way and there are examples, diagrams, illustrations and photographs to help children understand the concepts. Key features include:
 1000 up-to-date computing words, meanings and technical terms clearly explained  Covers vocabulary and topics from the National Curriculum  Topics include algorithms, logical reasoning, computational thinking, data representation, computer networks, and digital devices  Panels and an illustrated supplement for extended subject knowledge  Related words are listed in helpful Word build panels to develop vocabulary in key areas  Ideal for use alongside the Oxford Primary Illustrated Science Dictionary  Colourful and easy to use with simple illustrations and photographs  For children aged 8-11 or in years 4-7

Description

05

Bibliography

An ideal resource not only for pupils learning French, but also for primary teachers teaching French for the first time, and parents helping their child with their homework. It is the perfect reference tool for teaching Modern Languages as part of the curriculum to pupils aged 7-11. Key features include:  Core vocabulary with phrases and context examples, as well as special level-appropriate language tips on grammar and usage  Includes cultural tips about life in French-speaking countries  A colourful user-friendly design with the alphabet down the side of each page, and colour headwords make it easy for the pupil to find the translation they are looking for  Designed to meet the requirements of the KS2 Framework for Languages

Description

05

Bibliography

An ideal resource not only for pupils learning Spanish, but also for primary teachers teaching Spanish for the first time, and parents helping their child with their homework. It is the perfect reference tool for teaching Modern Languages as part of the curriculum to pupils aged 7-11. Key features include:  Core vocabulary with phrases and context examples, as well as special level-appropriate language tips on grammar and usage  Includes cultural tips about life in Spanish-speaking countries  A colourful user-friendly design with the alphabet down the side of each page, and colour headwords make it easy for the pupil to find the translation they are looking for  Designed to meet the requirements of the KS2 Framework for Languages

Description

05

Bibliography

A fun thesaurus with thousands of synonyms for brilliant creative writing. Includes simple entries, word lists and features on rhyming and onomatopoeic words to inspire confident young writers. Key features include:  1000s of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs to build writing skills  Word lists and features on rhyming and onomatopoeic words to boost vocabulary and inspire creative writing.  Clear, accessible layout and engaging illustrations for the young writer  Free online activities to build reading, comprehension and writing skills  For ages 6-8 or children in years 3 & 4  An ideal companion to the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary

Description

A comprehensive dictionary ideal for KS3 and GCSE Spanish exam success. This easy-to-use dictionary is ideal for all Spanish language learners from secondary level onwards. It includes vocabulary for the KS3 Modern Languages Framework, KS4 National Curriculum, and Scottish Guidelines. Essential curriculum words are highlighted with a key to deliver the required exam vocabulary easily. Up-to-date examples illustrate how Spanish works and meets the Curriculum's sentence building requirements. Full Spanish verb tables with tenses translated give clear support for writing in Spanish. Extended entries for important function words and clear footnotes on usage provide extra help. Bite-size information boxes also give cultural tips and help with tackling tricky language issues. An illustrated colour section provides useful everyday phrases on different topics such as words relating to family and friends, holidays, restaurants and shops, travel, transport, jobs and work places, media and communications, and more. For linked downloadable learning resources and activities in Spanish, go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website.

Description

05

Bibliography

A fun first alphabetic picture dictionary, ideal for introducing children aged 4 upwards to reading and writing and looking up words. The antics of Val Biro's monkeys, cats, mice, frogs and many other characters, make this a funny, friendly introduction to first dictionary skills. Key features include:  Over 500 words, in alphabetical order, with funny, useful, and interesting phrases to explain their meanings.  Illustrated with the popular artwork of Val Biro  Includes picture section on sports games, the classroom, and popular fairy-tale characters  Text written by a primary school teacher and tested in schools  The alphabet down the side of each page, with the appropriate letter highlighted, teaches first navigation skills  For children aged 4+

Description

05

Bibliography

This essential primary guide to grammar, punctuation, and spelling has a clear, colour layout and quirky bird character to make it fun to use. The book is in two parts. The first part is a reference section of simple rules, tips, and examples to improve literacy skills for the test at the end of primary school. This divides into three sections - Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling. The second part is an easy-to-use alphabetical word list of common tricky words, with inflections, but no meanings. This list highlights, using analysis from the Oxford Children's Corpus, words that are most frequently misspelt by this age group (age 8+), to target and rectify these common mistakes. There are helpful tips to guide the user around the alphabetical list to the word they are looking for, and notes at key words to aid correct spellings. It is a valuable resource for preparation for the new KS2 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test that occurs every May in schools. Online spelling lists, punctuation, and grammar activities are also available for easy practice at home or as part of lesson starters or as homework.

Description

05

Bibliography

This colourful dictionary is perfect for helping children aged 7+ to discover different words and boost vocabulary. Not only does it feature clear definitions, word origins, and synonyms but the letters start with fun facts, tips help with navigation, examples come from favourite books and a supplement gives extra vocabulary too. Key features include: •Clear and accessible definitions with words from across the National Curriculum  Colourful and easy to use with illustrations and photographs  Supplement contains targeted support with tricky spellings, apostrophes and building words with prefixes and suffixes  For children aged 7+ or in years 3-4  Pair with the Oxford Primary Illustrated Thesaurus for comprehensive vocabulary support

Description

The Oxford First Thesaurus contains over 100 words in alphabetical order, 1000 synonyms, opposites, and word families - ideal for children as they begin to write independently at school and at home and are looking for vocabulary support. Each page contains a carefully levelled headword along with a broad range of synonyms, and stimulating picture book illustrations. Incredibly easy to access, the words are in alphabetical order and the alphabet is on every page. A fresh clear design means it is easy to make a choice from the imaginative and adventurous synonyms. Each synonym is given in blue to highlight it, plus it is repeated in a sentence to demonstrate to children how they might use it effectively.

Description

Fully revised and updated for the seventh edition, this market-leading dictionary is the perfect guide for anyone studying biology, either at school or university. With more than 5,500 clear and concise entries, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. Over 250 new entries include terms such as Broca's area, comparative genomic hybridization, mirror neuron, and Pandoravirus. Appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, the geological time scale, major mass extinctions of species, model organisms and their genomes, Nobel prizewinners, and a new appendix on evolution. Entry-level web links to online resources can be accessed via a companion website.

Bibliography

Robert Hine was educated at Kings College London and the University of Aberdeen. A professional freelance writer and editor since 1984, he has worked on numerous books and journals for both the UK and American markets. Specialist areas include life sciences, health, and the environment. He is also manager of a community-based website promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability.