Reference Books

Advantages: useful, informative reference book
Disadvantages: none

...and also sometimes abroad. The Collins Bird Guide has always been an essential to take with us on these trips, or indeed to have to hand when something a little bit different visits the garden. I think this is an incredibly useful book and I can't dispute its front cover claim that it is 'the most complete field guide to the birds of Britain and Europe. The book is organised in the way that most bird watchers would expect starting with divers and ...
...it's suitable for children and it's probably much better to get them something which is aimed at children. At the moment you can get a paperback copy of the Collins Bird Guide for only £12.99 on Amzon which I think is pretty good value for such an informative book. ... Read review

Advantages: Straightforward questions for Foundation level
Disadvantages: Limited guidance for extended essays

...intended for students studying for AQA GCSE English Language, Specification A. Although forming part of the Language syllabus, this is in fact a collection of poems from the AQA Anthology. They are all poems from different cultures or traditions and most are written by non-native speakers; some of the poems, such as 'Half-Caste', feature non-standard English. In total there are sixteen poems, and they are divided into Cluster 1 and Cluster 2, eight ...
...examination. There is a study book and accompanying workbook in the same series aimed at those studying for the Higher level. GCSE English AQA A Anthology The Workbook - Foundation Level Coordination Group Publications, Ltd, 2004 Paperback, 48 pages ISBN 18414668797 Price £6.00 (Amazon £5.70; Amazon Marketplace from £3.23) ... Read review

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