One woman's journey through Sydney's criminal underworld, from rookie cop to police whistleblower.She just wanted to be a great cop and do her job well - that's all she'd ever dreamed of. Little did she know the good guys would turn out to be every bit as menacing as the bad ... In 1984, with grand plans to escape her deadbeat family, Deborah Locke graduated as a constable in the NSW Police Force. Young, blonde and pretty, she looked forward to her life as a copper. But within a yea...

Go on a reading journey of Train Travel and discovery in this Level 1 DK ReaderGrab your ticket and hop aboard for a reading adventure as you learn all about trains in Train Travel. This Level 1 DK Reader is the perfect introduction to the amazing world of steam engines, high speed trains and the very first trains. Follow the story of train travel from the past, to the present, and take a look at the future!Level 1 DK Readers are great fo...

Encourage a life-long love of reading whilst learning about The Great Migration, now in ebook format.Help your child to read as they follow the majestic wildebeest as they migrate across the great plains and rivers of Africa. The lively illustrations and engaging stories have long sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes and a simple index - ideal for children who are beginning to read alone and with early or reluctant readers.The Great Migration...

Come and join Captain Blackbeard and his pirate crew for an action-packed adventure on the high seas. DK Reader Pirate Attack! includes exciting photos and fascinating facts to inspire young readers.DK's innovative range of levelled readers combines a highly visual approach with non-fiction narratives that children will love reading. DK Reader Pirate Attack! is a short simple story ebook, they'll love singing the sea shanty and following a map to treasure!...

Taking forward the notion of the scholar without borders, International Environments and Practices of Higher Education provides a critical review of the teaching practices in higher education in international contexts.Sticky problems and debates about inclusivity, diversity, and cultural representation in the curriculum and classroom are explored through the eyes of the academics who negotiate complex teaching landscapes either on a temporary or permanent basis. The aspira...

This essential companion will guide you on your journey throughout your studies in tourism, hospitality and events management, from starting your university or college programme, to developing the essential skills needed for successful study and employment, to ensuring you perform well in assessments, through to applying for and securing a graduate level job and entering the workplace.Highly practical and accessible, chapters include:Think points to e...

The definitive history of Jews in New York and how they transformed the city Based on the acclaimed multi-volume series, "City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New York," Jewish New York reveals the multifaceted world of one of the city's most important ethnic and religious groups. Spanning three centuries, Jewish New York traces the earliest arrival of Jews in New Amsterdam to the recent immigration of Jews from the former Soviet Union. Jewish immigrants transformed New York. They bu...

Now in ebook format, this is a static, generic epub.This ebook will help your child learn to read and will encourage a life-long love of reading.Who do you want to be today? Put it on, take it off ... dressing up is lots of fun. Let's pretend and play at being a pirate, a fairy or an astronaut!This ebook is a part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, with lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Pre-Level 1 have simple sen...

One woman's journey through Sydney's criminal underworld, from rookie cop to police whistleblower.She just wanted to be a great cop and do her job well - that's all she'd ever dreamed of. Little did she know the good guys would turn out to be every bit as menacing as the bad.In 1984, with grand plans to escape her deadbeat family, Deborah Locke graduated as a constable in the NSW Police Force. Young, blonde and pretty, she looked forward to her life as a copper. But within ...

Learn to love reading with this Level 2 DK ReaderDiscover the world around you with the bright and colourful A Trip to the Theatre. Join Jake and his mum as they explore a theatre and take in the stage, scenery, props, and costumes.Level 2 Readers have longer sentences, increased vocabulary, large type, information boxes, and a simple index - ideal for readers aged 5 to 8 to help them build their literacy skills.A Trip to the Theatre is pe...

Short stories for children designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love readingRocket Science is a "Starting to Read Alone" book. These short stories for children have longer sentences and increased vocabulary that develop confidence and build literacy skills. DK Reads prove that good reads build great readers.Join Professor X Ploder on his top secret assignment: design a pocket rocket for a spy mission. Help discover the best shape, material ...

This book provides a critical review of the impact of international academics on teaching practices in higher education. As borders and boundaries become increasingly blurred and virtual citizenship starts to impact on ways of working, being able to teach seamlessly across cultures and political divides will be critical to ensuring a thriving higher education sector. This book captures the impact of academic mobility on teaching practices which have been informed by academics’ original cul...