Books with author Steve Waugh

Endorsed by WJEC, this book has been written and edited by experienced examiners in order to support the USA 1910-1929 and Germany 1929-1947depth studies in the WJEC History GCSE specification. It combines the in-depth knowledge to give you a real understanding of the depth studies with a source-based approach designed to help skills development. In addition, in order to build confidence in exam technique, it contains step-by-step guidance on the different examination questions as well as practice in answering exam-style questions. All this combines to help students access the higher grades while giving a coherent, stimulating pathway throughout the depth study part of the course. Each chapter includes: an introduction outlining the key lines of enquiry from the specification full coverage of the content requirements of the specification a variety of activities to motivate all students model answers with questions and exam tips to aid exam preparation. Other titles in the series: The development of the USA 1929-2000 Welsh edition (9781444142518)

Endorsed by WJEC, this book has been written and edited by experienced examiners in order to support the Development of the USA 1929-2000 outline study in the WJEC History GCSE specification. It focuses on the key trends and turning points that have affected the development of the USA between 1929-2000. It considers the developments, events and personalities which have shaped the recent history of the USA. Each chapter includes: an introduction outlining the key lines of enquiry from the specification full coverage of the content requirements of the specification a variety of activities to help students understand the key features of the period model answers with questions and exam tips to aid exam preparation. Other titles in the series: The USA 1910-1929 and Germany 1929-1947 ( 9781444112207)

Achieve your best with this motivating revision guide packed with tips and opportunities to practise for the exam.This guide meets the core requirements of the latest Edexcel specification. Written by expert author Ben Walsh, it not only includes helpful analysis, primary/secondary sources and review materials but also fosters active and effective revision to help you reach your highest potential.- Review all the key content of the Edexcel course with just the right amount of detail.- Keep on track with exam requirements with exam tips throughout.- Complete tasks which enhance your understanding and revision methods.CONTENTS:Unit 1: Peace and War: International Relations, 1900-91Chapter 1: Why did war break out in 1914? International rivalry, 1900-14Chapter 2: The peace settlement: 1918-29Chapter 3: Why did war break out in 1939? International relations, 1929-39Chapter 4: How did the Cold War develop? 1943-56Chapter 5: Three Cold War crises: Berlin, Cuba and Czechoslovakia c. 1957-69Chapter 6: Why did the Cold War end? The invasion of Afghanistan to the collapse of the Soviet Union, 1979-91Unit 2: Modern World Depth StudiesChapter 7: Germany, 1918-39Chapter 8: Russia, 1917-39Chapter 9: The USA, 1919-41Unit 3: Modern World Source EnquiryChapter 10: War and the transformation of British society c. 1903-26Chapter 11: War and the transformation of British society c. 1931-51Chapter 12: A divided union? The USA, 1945-70

Many ‘fairy-stories’ relate a fanciful series of events that are often exaggerated and frankly unbelievable. This series allows you to find out what really happened… In this case in "Humpty Dumpty" find out why the story of this sad egg includes the line, "I'm not an angel but I am a sprout!" The farmer's wife may have cut off the tails of the "Three 'Blind' Mice" but what really happened and where do plates and pianos appear in the tale? Intrigued? The solution friends is one 'add to basket' tab away!

Many fairy-stories relate a fanciful series of events that are often exaggerated and frankly unbelievable. “The Real Story” series allows you to find out what really happened…In “The Three Billy Goats Gruff’” we reveal the true sequence of events, which don’t reflect as well on Little Goat Gruff and even Middle Goat Gruff as inaccurate re-tellings of the story might have you believe.In drama described “The Grand Old Duke of York’” we find out fishermen from Scarborough help the anxious Grand Old Duke repel the forces of The Grand Young Duke of Oldham and The Grand Middle-Aged Duke of Newcastle.

He doesn't know it but Simon's mum Mary is a spy. "A bit like 007, except that her code name was 012A, which wasn’t as catchy and her work was definitely not glamourous. Just very dangerous." Normally Mary keeps Simon and her husband Andrew safely unaware of her precarious profession. One day everything goes completely wrong and Simon unwittingly becomes the target of several spy networks, while Andrew arrives home with revolvers sticking into his back. With everything working against her Mary has to try to save her husband and her son.

Achieve your best with this motivating revision guide packed with tips and opportunities to practise for the exam. This guide meets the core requirements of the latest Edexcel specification. Written by expert author Ben Walsh, it not only includes helpful analysis, primary/secondary sources and review materials but also fosters active and effective revision to help you reach your highest potential. - Review all the key content of the Edexcel course with just the right amount of detail. - Keep on track with exam requirements with exam tips throughout. - Complete tasks which enhance your understanding and revision methods. CONTENTS: Unit 1: Peace and War: International Relations, 1900-91 Chapter 1: Why did war break out in 1914? International rivalry, 1900-14 Chapter 2: The peace settlement: 1918-29 Chapter 3: Why did war break out in 1939? International relations, 1929-39 Chapter 4: How did the Cold War develop? 1943-56 Chapter 5: Three Cold War crises: Berlin, Cuba and Czechoslovakia c. 1957-69 Chapter 6: Why did the Cold War end?The invasion of Afghanistan to the collapse of the Soviet Union, 1979-91 Unit 2: Modern World Depth Studies Chapter 7: Germany, 1918-39 Chapter 8: Russia, 1917-39 Chapter 9: The USA, 1919-41 Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry Chapter 10: War and the transformation of British society c. 1903-26 Chapter 11: War and the transformation of British society c. 1931-51 Chapter 12: A divided union? The USA, 1945-70