Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Billy Corgan and Smashing Pumpkins.This look at the band -- "Corgan's Heroes" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

The coolest facts about the music we make, listen to and love.This illustrated book explores how music and the ways we experience it has transformed over the years and the science behind all of it. It starts with the basics — how does sound work? and what, exactly, is music? — then follows the progression of music-recording technology, from the phonograph to streaming. It covers how everyday items like headphones were created, and includes a look at the science of how we experience...

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of The Smiths, the definitive British indie band of the 1980s.This look at the band -- "Those Charming Men" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Patti Smith, Godmother of Punk."The High Punk Priestess of New York" looks at her influence and is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of musician and producer Brian Eno's decades-long career.This look at Eno's influence -- "Musician, Producer; Artist, Philosopher; Oblique Strategies" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Whether it is in the National Curriculum or the Teachers′ Standards, promotion of children′s curiosity is highlighted as a key part of effective teaching. Curiosity has the potential to enhance learning in all curriculum subjects but it has a special connection with scientific thinking. A curious approach can open up learning in science, computing, design technology and mathematics. This text explores how teachers can harness the power of curiosity in their classroom. Full of practical tea...

The book is an essential textbook for primary science modules and provides teachers, trainers and tutors with a practical and accessible introduction to the fundamental aspects of teaching and learning primary science.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Las Vegas rock band The Killers.This look at "one of the biggest new bands of the new century" is adapted from the audiobook.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Chris Martin and Coldplay.This look at the "rock band that doesn’t rock in the traditional sense" is adapted from the audiobook.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of the mysterious and eccentric rock band Tool.This look at "a band that stays so deep in the shadows that they could walk past 99 percent of their fans on the street and never be recognized" is adapted from the audiobook.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of alt-rock cult figure Jonathan Richman."Boston's Anti-hippie Punk Pioneer" is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of trailblazing grunge band The Pixies.This look at the band -- "Music from the Planet of Sound" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.