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Aggie McCorquodale (not yet divorced but not for want of trying) can't wait for her relaxing weekend break at Myrtle Manor learning about gardening from Hortensia Braithwaite, the glamorous horticulturalist. But from the moment she arrives nothing matches Aggie's expectations, from Myrtle Manor itself to the other guests. The tranquillity she's hoping for, marred by simmering tensions from the start, is shattered completely when someone turns up dead. Who would want to kill a stranger on a weekend gardening break? And why?That's what obnoxious DCI Knight wants to know, and he's not above ruffling a few feathers to find out.The mildly interesting incident in the maze that Aggie accidentally witnessed might now be a major clue in a murder inquiry. Dismissed as an interfering busybody by Knight, can Aggie discover the secrets the guests at Myrtle Manor are keeping before someone else is killed?Delve into the exhilarating twists and turns of the first Aggie McCorquodale Mystery, a classic traditional mystery from Jane Cooper.

‿A windswept love letter to Scotland‿s heritage sheep and to the Orkney farming community too.‿ Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentThe Lost Flock is the story of the remarkable and rare little horned sheep, known as Orkney Boreray, and the wool-obsessed woman who moved to one of Scotland‿s wildest islands to save them. It was Jane Cooper‿s passion for knitting that led her to discover the world of rare-breed sheep and their wool. Through this, Jane uncovered the ‿Orkney Borerary‿ ‿ a unique group within the UK‿s rarest breed of sheep, the Boreray, and one of the few surviving examples of primitive sheep in northern Europe. As her knowledge of this rarest of heritage breeds grew, she took the bold step to uproot her quiet suburban life in Newcastle and relocate to Orkney, embarking on a new adventure and life as farmer and shepherd. Jane was astonished to find that she was the sole custodian of this lost flock in the world, and so she began investigating their mysterious and ancient history, tracking down the origins of the Boreray breed and its significance to Scotland‿s natural heritage. From Viking times to Highland crofts and nefarious research experiments in Edinburgh, this is a so-far untold real-life detective story. It is also the story of one woman‿s relentless determination to ensure a future for her beloved sheep, and in doing so revealing their deep connection to the Scottish landscape. An unforgettable story of a heritage breed and the importance of its existence. ‿Rare-breed sheep, Scotland‿s most dramatic landscapes and a woman on a mission. All the perfect ingredients for an ovine true-life adventure.‿ Sally Coulthard, author of A Short History of the World According to Sheep

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQALevel: BGE S1-3: Third & Fourth LevelsSubject: EnglishCapture pupils' imagination and attention with a rich collection of quality texts, handpicked by Jane Cooper to ensure that pupils want to start reading - and keep reading.Tailored to the interests, motivations and abilities of pupils working towards Second and Third Levels in S1 to S3, this book will help you to close the attainment gap.> Unlock a world of meaning, connection and questioning. Part One teaches the close reading skills that pupils need throughout their lives, with simple explanations, lots of examples and tasks set at three levels - 'Building', 'Strengthening' and 'Extending'.> Apply and develop RUAE skills and monitor progress. Part Two contains ten practice assessments that gradually increase in difficulty, with longer passages, more complex language and more challenging questions.> Save time sourcing non-fiction text extracts. Drawing on her long career as an English teacher and author, Jane Cooper has a talent for knowing which topics pupils will find curious or fun - from the world's cheesiest pizza to a mysterious metal column that appeared in a desert.> Build the foundations for success in National qualifications. With Course Reports showing that N5 and Higher students most commonly lose marks in the RUAE papers, this book offers a proactive solution to building confidence and skills during BGE.> Support the individual needs of every pupil. Providing differentiated, age-appropriate content and tasks, this is the perfect resource for mixed-ability classrooms - especially when used alongside its companion volume, <i>Levels 3-4 English: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation Skills</i>.</p>

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQALevel: BGE (S1-S3) and Senior Phase (National 4/5)Subject: LiteracyGrammar matters. Understand how to use and structure language correctly to make your meaning clear.Learn about parts of speech, punctuation, sentences, paragraphs and spelling as you are guided through simple explanations, strategies, progressive activities and revision tasks.Grammar for Literacy equips pupils with the building blocks for success in exams, coursework and adult life, and facilitates literacy development across the curriculum.> Understand the essentials. Key concepts that pupils need to remember are introduced in 'explanation' boxes.> Put theory into practice. 'Building', 'Strengthening' and 'Extending' tasks enable pupils to apply their knowledge and skills, through a mix of solo and group work.> Check and consolidate. 'Bringing it all together' revision tasks at the end of each chapter can be used flexibly for classwork, homework or assessment.> See the big picture. 'Crossover' boxes make links to prior and future learning, cementing pupils' knowledge and skills.> Avoid common errors. 'Mistake' boxes contain examples and tips to ensure that pupils get it right in their own writing."e;I wrote this book because it was the one that I wanted to use in school when I was a teacher, but it didn't exist."e;Jane Cooper</p>

Build, strengthen and extend pupils' skills with this creative and collaborative approach to English. As they progress through a rich selection of text extracts, active learning tasks and end-of-chapter assessments, pupils will enjoy developing their Talk and Listening, Writing, Critical Reading and RUAE skills throughout S1-S3.

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Exam Board: SQALevel: S1-S3Subject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2013First Exam: June 2014This book brings together the essential close reading skills needed by students taking part in the Broad General Education, Levels 3-4 (in S1 to S3).Split into two parts, the first section uses examples, models and active-learning tasks to teach key concepts of reading for understanding, analysis and evaluation. The second section provides 15 practice assessments, based on a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts, which become progressively more challenging. As well as allowing learners to demonstrate BGE reading skills, this section serves as a useful precursor to the style of assessment encountered later on at National levels.This book will help students to:- develop their close reading abilities- understand the distinction between key ideas and supporting details- analyse writers' language and style via a broad range of sample texts.

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