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Gateway is an academically rich five-level course designed to lead teenage students to success in school-leaving and university entrance exams and prepare them for university and the world of work.

The book showcases the work of BEAR MANOR MEDIA, highlighting its unique contributions to the publishing world. It delves into the stories behind various projects, offering insights into the creative process and the impact of these works on readers and culture. The focus is on the distinct voices and narratives that BEAR MANOR MEDIA brings to life, emphasizing its commitment to quality and innovation in storytelling.

Is work a primordial curse, a punishment for our fallen state? Or a spiritual calling? Or is it a tedious necessity that technology will abolish, freeing us to indulge lives of leisure and plenty? In this book David Spencer argues that work is only an alienating burden because of the nature of work under capitalism. Expertly analysing past and modern debates on work, he makes the case not for the abolition of work – which can remain a source of meaning and dignity - but for its lightening. Taking inspiration from thinkers ranging from Marx and William Morris to Keynes and Graeber, he stresses the potential for the transformation of work beyond capitalism. He rejects the idea that high-quality work can only be open to a few while the majority are condemned to menial tasks and sets out an agenda for shortening the working week while also making work a site of creativity, usefulness and joy for all. This erudite book combines razor-sharp analysis with a compelling agenda for radical change. It’s essential reading for anyone interested in the future of their work.

Exploring themes of identity and technology, this unique musical features two one-act stories. In the first, a homeless woman’s consciousness is transferred into a beautiful android, raising questions about self and society. The second story follows a scientist whose life is transformed by the sudden appearance of a holographic image of a long-deceased woman, blending elements of romance and the supernatural. Both narratives delve into the implications of advanced technology on human experience and connection.

Helps students prepare and practise for their school-leaving exams and equips them with lifelong learning and study skills. Taking an inductive approach to Grammar, this title revises and extends the students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through varied skills-based activities that recycle, revise, evaluate and develop language skills.

Gateway je pětidílná učebnice angličtiny určená pro střední školy, pokrývající úrovně A2 až B2+. Připravuje studenty na základní i vyšší úroveň maturity z angličtiny. Učebnice se zaměřuje na rozvoj jazykových dovedností a testových strategií, aby studenti dosáhli co nejlepších výsledků. Díl A2 je vhodný i pro studenty s velmi nízkou znalostí angličtiny, obsahuje Starter Lesson, která připomíná základní učivo jako číslovky, dny v týdnu a sloveso "to be". Učebnice je přizpůsobena pro třídy s různou úrovní pokročilosti. Pracovní sešit obsahuje sekce Grammar extension a Vocabulary extension pro rychlé studenty, aby mohli pokračovat v učení, zatímco pomalejší studenti dokončují své úkoly. Každá z 10 lekcí systematicky rozvíjí mluvení, poslech, čtení a psaní, a pomáhá studentům osvojit si gramatiku a slovní zásobu. Důležité sekce zahrnují Grammar in context, Exam success a Study skills, které učí správným studijním postupům. Oddíly Click onto se zaměřují na mezipředmětové vztahy a multikulturní témata. Každá lekce končí shrnutím gramatiky a slovní zásoby s cvičeními, a po každé sudé lekci je zařazena dvoustrana Gateway to exams, která se věnuje testovým strategiím a formátům úkolů používaných u zkoušek.

The Student's Book is a beautifully designed book which has topic-based units that focus on exams and concerns of the age group such as going to university, leaving home and future careers. There are exam sections after every two units, along with extra activity sections in the back of the book.

Studies the rise and fall of the Yellow Press. This book documents the fierce competition that characterized yellow journalism, the social realities and trends that contributed to its success (and its ultimate demise), its accomplishments for good or ill, and its long-term legacy.

Helps students prepare and practise for their school-leaving exams and equips them with lifelong learning and study skills. Taking an inductive approach to Grammar, this title revises and extends the students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through varied skills-based activities that recycle, revise, evaluate and develop language skills.

Cuaderno de actividades con ejercicios para practicar las destrezas y contenidos del Student¿s Book.

Set in a distant past, the narrative follows a journey from the Caspian Sea to the Black Sea, recounting historical conflicts against formidable foes. It reflects on the legacy of battles lost to Pompey the Great and the enduring spirit of the ancestors who continued to fight for their people. The story captures themes of honor, resilience, and the cyclical nature of history as it explores the deep connections between generations through their shared struggles.

Focusing on exam preparation, this premium pack includes a print Student's Book designed to familiarize students with exam tasks. It also provides an access code for the Online Workbook and Student Resource Centre, offering class and workbook audio, life skills content, flipped classroom videos, and a downloadable Macmillan Reader, enhancing the learning experience.

The collection features a diverse array of poems organized into distinct sections, each exploring unique themes and emotions. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, the author delves into the complexities of human experience, offering readers a journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. The structured format enhances the reader's engagement, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the nuances within each poem. This thoughtful arrangement invites reflection and connection, making it a compelling read for poetry enthusiasts.

Set against the backdrop of 1982, the narrative unfolds through the author's experience with a newspaper column featuring a fictional character named Hashish McTavish. Inspired, the author submitted drawings of his own cartoon character, Plum Duff, to the columnist, Mr. Blaine Marz. The column highlighted the author's sketches and introduced other characters like Crabb Apple, suggesting a deeper connection to the McTavish persona. This whimsical exchange reveals the creative process and the interplay between artists and their inspirations.

Set around 673 BC, the narrative unfolds on the Steppes of Southern Russia and in the Assyrian capital of Nineveh, focusing on a politically strategic marriage between the daughter of Assyrian King Esarhaddon and Scythian King Bartatua. This alliance aims to counter the threat posed by their common enemy, the Medes. The story explores themes of diplomacy, cultural interaction, and the complexities of ancient alliances amidst the backdrop of regional conflict.

The Teacher's Book helps to save time with complete lesson plans including Warmers, mixed ability tips, Language and Culture Notes, answer keys, procedural notes, 'Fast finishers' sections and extra tasks for students that helps with classroom diversity. The Classroom Presentation Kit comprises the Digital Student's Book and Workbook with embedded audio and video, as well as fully interactive activities for heads-up teaching in class or online. With the Test Generator teachers can create and tailor tests to the individual needs of their students or simply use ready-made tests available at two levels of challenge. The Homework Manager enables teachers to assign homework, send links to sharing platforms and set reminder notifications for students. Teachers can monitor their students' online learning with the Progress Tracker. The Teacher's Resource Centre offers a wide range of supplementary materials such as Virtual Classroom Exchange guidelines, extra grammar worksheets at two levels of challenge, dyslexia-friendly versions of the reading texts and many more.

A fully flexible component mix means the course can be adapted to any teaching scenario, whether delivering lessons face-to-face, online or using a blended approach. The Great Learners, Great Thinkers section, with its focus on Social and Emotional Learning, allows students to develop the emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills they will need for life. With the Virtual Classroom Exchange feature, students can connect with their peers in another country, so they can learn about culture and practise their English in an authentic and rewarding context. The Student's App includes gamified activities to make language practice easy and enjoyable, and enables teachers to set assignments for students to complete on their favourite devices. Teachers can monitor students' learning through the Progress Tracker in the Teacher's App.

Učebnice angličtiny Gateway je doplněna cvičnými testy k české státní maturitní zkoušce z angličtiny s rozbory a komentáři, které umožňují studentům si osvojit správné postupy vypracování testových úloh.

The Student's Book Premium Pack contains the print Student's Book with a strong exams focus and exams task familiarisation throughout the Student's Book. Access code to the Online Workbook and the Student's Resource Centre which includes the Class audio, Workbook audio, Life skills and Flipped classroom videos and a downloadable Macmillan Reader.show more

The Workbook mirrors the Student's Book in its organisation, providing a wealth of extra grammar and vocabulary exercises and opportunities to practise reading, listening, speaking and writing. It also offers higher-level material in the form of Grammar challenge and Vocabulary extension exercises, particularly useful for mixed ability classes.show more

The Student's Book Premium Pack contains the print Student's Book with a strong exams focus and exams task familiarisation throughout the Student's Book. Access code to the Online Workbook and the Student's Resource Centre which includes the Class audio, Workbook audio, Life skills and Flipped classroom videos and a downloadable Macmillan Reader.show more

The Student's Book Pack contains the print Student's Book with a strong exams focus and exams task familiarisation throughout the Student's Book. Access code to the Student's Resource Centre is provided which includes the Class audio, Workbook audio, Life skills and Flipped classroom videos and a downloadable Macmillan Reader.show more

The Student's Book Pack contains the print Student's Book with a strong exams focus and exams task familiarisation throughout the Student's Book. Access code to the Student's Resource Centre is provided which includes the Class audio, Workbook audio, Life skills and Flipped classroom videos and a downloadable Macmillan Reader.show more

The Student's Book Premium Pack contains the print Student's Book with a strong exams focus and exams task familiarisation throughout the Student's Book. Access code to the Online Workbook and the Student's Resource Centre which includes the Class audio, Workbook audio, Life skills and Flipped classroom videos and a downloadable Macmillan Reader.show more

The Student's Book Premium Pack contains the print Student's Book with a strong exams focus and exams task familiarisation throughout the Student's Book. Access code to the Online Workbook and the Student's Resource Centre which includes the Class audio, Workbook audio, Life skills and Flipped classroom videos and a downloadable Macmillan Reader.show more

Gateway to the World combines brand new content and digital tools with a methodology trusted by thousands of teachers around the world. With this blended solution consisting of the Student's Book, Digital Student's Book and Student's App you can move effortlessly between online and face-to-face classes.

The Student's Book Pack contains the print Student's Book with a strong exams focus and exams task familiarisation throughout the Student's Book.

Helps students prepare and practise for their school-leaving exams and equips them with lifelong learning and study skills. Taking an inductive approach to Grammar, this title revises and extends the students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through varied skills-based activities that recycle, revise, evaluate and develop language skills.

The Student's Book is a beautifully designed book which has topic-based units that focus on exams and concerns of the age group such as going to university, leaving home and future careers. There are exam sections after every two units, along with extra activity sections in the back of the book.

Uczniowie krok po kroku rozwijają nowe umiejętności i regularnie powtarzają poznany materiał, rozwiązując zadania w formacie egzaminacyjnym. Seria pozwala na systematyczne przygotowanie uczniów do matury podstawowej i rozszerzonej.

Cumulative review pages after every two units offer further revision. Great students' tips give advice on study and exam techniques. The Digital Workbook includes the content of the print Workbook with fully interactive activities, audio and automated marking. Teachers can monitor students' work using the Progress Tracker. The Exam Trainer is designed to familiarise students with exam tasks through extra practice and exam tips.

Cumulative review pages after every two units offer further revision. Great students' tips give advice on study and exam techniques. The Digital Workbook includes the content of the print Workbook with fully interactive activities, audio and automated marking. Teachers can monitor students' work using the Progress Tracker. The Exam Trainer is designed to familiarise students with exam tasks through extra practice and exam tips.

A fully flexible component mix means the course can be adapted to any teaching scenario, whether delivering lessons face-to-face, online or using a blended approach. The Great Learners, Great Thinkers section, with its focus on Social and Emotional Learning, allows students to develop the emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills they will need for life. With the Virtual Classroom Exchange feature, students can connect with their peers in another country, so they can learn about culture and practise their English in an authentic and rewarding context. The Student's App includes gamified activities to make language practice easy and enjoyable, and enables teachers to set assignments for students to complete on their favourite devices. Teachers can monitor students' learning through the Progress Tracker in the Teacher's App.

Przygotowanie do matury 2023 Czteropoziomowa seria podręczników Checkpoint, współautorką której jest dr Monika Cichmińska, jest dostosowana do nowej, trudniejszej podstawy programowej. Uczniowie rozwijają umiejętności krok po kroku, regularnie powtarzając materiał poprzez zadania w formacie egzaminacyjnym, co ułatwia systematyczne przygotowanie do matury podstawowej i rozszerzonej. Seria pomaga w poznaniu i utrwaleniu różnorodnego słownictwa przydatnego na egzaminie i w życiu codziennym, a struktury gramatyczne są przedstawione w nowoczesny, kontekstowy sposób. Teksty są aktualne i interesujące, a dłuższe materiały dostępne są w formie nagrań audio. Sekcje Integrating Skills rozwijają umiejętności mediacji językowej oraz poruszają zagadnienia kulturowe i technologiczne, wspierając rozwój umiejętności społecznych. Sekcja Skills Checkpoint umożliwia powtórzenie materiału leksykalno-gramatycznego z całego rozdziału. Duża liczba zadań komunikacyjnych angażuje uczniów w pracę w parach i grupach. Słownictwo z podręcznika dostępne jest w aplikacji Quizlet. Nowoczesne materiały wideo Life Skills związane z rozdziałami poruszają życiowe zagadnienia, rozwijając umiejętności społeczne uczniów. Dodatkowe karty pracy wspierają zapamiętywanie słownictwa i rozwój umiejętności językowych, a wszystkie materiały są dostępne na platformach Student's Resource Centre oraz Teacher's Resource Centre.

A fully flexible component mix means the course can be adapted to any teaching scenario, whether delivering lessons face-to-face, online or using a blended approach. The Great Learners, Great Thinkers section, with its focus on Social and Emotional Learning, allows students to develop the emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills they will need for life. With the Virtual Classroom Exchange feature, students can connect with their peers in another country, so they can learn about culture and practise their English in an authentic and rewarding context. The Student's App includes gamified activities to make language practice easy and enjoyable, and enables teachers to set assignments for students to complete on their favourite devices. Teachers can monitor students' learning through the Progress Tracker in the Teacher's App.