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"Access to Geography: Globalisation" provides students with an in-depth and current understanding of the issues and themes that define the topic. Opening with coverage of the global economy, the author assesses globalisation and changing economic activity, the impact that transnational corporations have had on countries and regions, the role newly industrialized countries have in the global economy and the likely nature of the world's economy in the future. The study guide provides a firm base for developing skills required by the ... read more

Featuring original case studies, this text casts a new light on the key issues associated with the development of coasts: factors influencing the form of coasts; rocky coastlines and the process of erosion; deposition and transportation; coastal ecosystems; the impact of sea level change on coastlines; human management of coastlines; and contrasting coastlines.

"Access to Geography: Hazards" provides students with an in-depth understanding of natural and man made hazards. The text features a number of relevant and up-to-date case studies that are used as the basis for analysis of different types of hazard, the risks posed by hazards, and the process of risk assessment and responses to counteract the dangers posed by hazards. Physical hazards featured include hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes and river and coastal flooding. The author also provides coverage of physical hazards that have b... read more

Covering the core human and physical topics and popular options, this advanced geography text focuses on providing depth through detailed case studies and issues analysis, taking a pathway through the AS and A Level syllabuses. Each chapter presents the central concepts at the appropriate level, explores key issues, and illustrates topics through extended case studies and wide-ranging activities.

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Contemporary Case Studies feature up-to-date case studies on key topics in AS and A2 Geography. Written by highly experienced authors, examiners and teachers, each title opens with an introductory framework that identifies the relevant key concepts and then follows with a series of short cases that include succinct analysis of the issues raised. In the Using case studies boxes, specific questions are posed and examiner guidance is provided on how the material can be used to tackle them; exercises based on one or more of the case st... read more

Atlas Aotearoa is a resource atlas for social studies students. Each map has been carefully designed to provide students with easy-to-understand information on a range of topics in the settings of New Zealand, the Pacific, and the World. The thematic approach and visually appealing presentation create a high-interest resource that will stimulate enthusiasm for learning about New Zealand and the settings of New Zealand, the Pacific, and the World. The thematic approach and visually appealing presentation create a ... read more

Atlas Aotearoa Activity Book 3e contains a range of interesting self-contained classroom activities which will develop students' abilities to interpret visual information. Each activity is related to one or more of the maps in Atlas Aotearoa 3e and focuses on one or other of the two essential social studies skills - numeracy and information. Through active involvement, students will be able to extend their knowledge of New Zealand and the World and also learn some of the skills basic to all the social sciences. An outline map of Ne... read more

Considers the way our landscape is constantly changing, both through natural processes and human activity.

Coastal Processes provides a long-awaited update for teachers and students using beaches and coasts as their natural environment in fulfi lling the requirements of the Level 3 NCEA Achievement Standard 3.1/90701: Analyse a geographic environment, focusing on the interacting natural processes. It will help students gain a comprehensive and thoroughly geographical understanding of the natural and human processes at work at the interface of land and sea. A highly accessible text for all Level 3 Geography students, it also contains... read more

The more than 320 Mb in this CD Guide contain: Full answers to the Learning Activities in the Coastal Processes textbook Answers to the puzzles and other activities in the Coastal Processes Workbook PowerPoint slide shows for four focus questions, for a Muriwai case study, including a full range of colour photographs relevant to the text on each slide, video clips and some animation. These presentations can be adapted or used as models for other coastal regions too. A teacher’s guide to writing NCEA AS assessments (Word ... read more

Coastal Processes provides a long-awaited update for teachers and students using beaches and coasts as their natural environment in fulfi lling the requirements of the Level 3 NCEA Achievement Standard 3.1/90701: Analyse a geographic environment, focusing on the interacting natural processes. It will help students gain a comprehensive and thoroughly geographical understanding of the natural and human processes at work at the interface of land and sea. A highly accessible text for all Level 3 Geography students, it also contains e... read more

"Excellent - for all the words [students] ought to know but don't!" - J Cross, Salisbury College (about the 1st edition). The A-Z Handbook explains all the key terms in Advanced Level Geography. Each entry begins with a clear definition and is followed by an explanation and/or worked examples. The more important the term, the more detailed the entry. The A-Z format makes it exceptionally easy to use. "The Complete A-Z Geography Handbook" has been written to familiarize you with the language and terminology of geography. It is usefu... read more

This is a full-colour pupil's resource in geography which provides a base for the Programme of Study at Key Stage 3. The text gives students coverage of all the required themes whilst integrating skills and places at a variety of scales. Detailed case studies of India and Japan are included.

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