This updated and accessible textbook combines Year 1 and Year 2 content with brand new assessment preparation to provide detailed support for both the academic and practical elements of the course.

This book:
– Develops conceptual understanding with thorough coverage of topics on the AQA A-level specification together in one book
– Includes updates to ‘end of chapter practice’ questions and assessment preparation
– Contains summaries, diagrams and key questions to direct thinking and aid revision
– Stretches, challenges and encourages independent thinking and a deeper understanding through extension questions, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading
– Features definitions of key terms to aid and consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and concepts
– Builds sound knowledge and understanding, analysis, evaluation and application skills through activities

This Student Book has been approved by AQA

– Wolinski and Coates’ comprehensive yet accessible style remains unchanged, covering everything students will need to succeed
– Updated fact files and case studies give profiles of real business, so students can understand the real-world context of what they’re learning
– Practice exercises and case studies with questions throughout allow students to apply their knowledge and prepare for assessment
– Answer guides support teaching and save time in marking

Film analysis made easy. Build your students’ confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director’s technique, as well as specialist terminology.

Breaking down each scene, character and theme in La Haine (Hate), this accessible guide will enable your students to understand the historical and social context of the film and give them the critical and language skills needed to write a successful essay.

– Strengthen language skills with relevant grammar, vocab and writing exercises throughout
– Aim for top marks by building a bank of textual examples and quotes to enhance exam response
– Build confidence with knowledge-check questions at the end of every chapter
– Revise effectively with pages of essential vocabulary and key mind maps throughout
– Feel prepared for exams with advice on how to write an essay, plus sample essay questions, two levels of model answers and examiner commentary

Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise the AQA A Poetry Anthology throughout the course.

This Study and Revise guide:

– Increases students’ knowledge of the AQA A Poetry Anthology as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners

– Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses

– Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text

– Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research

– Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights

– Improves students’ extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay

Please note: This book uses early modern English spelling, in accordance with the AQA Anthology.

Build students’ confidence to tackle the key themes of the 2015 OCR A-Level Sociology specification with this clear and accessible approach delivered by a team of leading subject authors.

– Develop knowledge and understanding of key Year 1 concepts in a contemporary context, including globalisation and the digital social world
– Strengthen essential sociological skills with engaging activities at every stage of the course
– Reinforce learning and prepare for exams with practice and extension questions and exercises