Jane Cooper

The 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 Wool, Wild Isles and One Woman’s Journey to Save Scotland’s Original Sheep

The Lost Flock

Alan Spence

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: English First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016 Sailmaker Plus offers the full text of the widely popular drama text, Sailmaker, by award-winning writer Alan Spence, which is a set text for National 5 English. It also provides an introduction by the author outlining his motives in writing it, and a wide range of background material by Jane Cooper, offering a historical perspective and detailed support for students who wish to write about the play in literary contexts, especially for examination purposes. Although suitable for a broad range of students, the play is likely to be particularly suitable for study at National 5 English.

Sailmaker Plus

David Mepham

An International Agenda for the UK

Human Rights and Global Responsibility

Sometimes you want to write, but you don't know what to write about. Sometimes you know what to write about, but not how to make it work. This book will bring you a year's advice and inspiration to move your writing forward. Each two-page spread opens with learning points and advice, followed by interesting exercises to help you put this into practice. In 365 days you'll learn to: - create believable characters - write realistic dialogue - let your reading improve your writing - use personal experience to inspire fiction find the factors that get a story going - choose the right tense and person for your stories - show, rather than tell - work out which writing rules really matter - and follow them

365 Ways to Get You Writing

Poems

The Weather of Six Mornings

A quiet, big-hearted, and quite beautiful collection, originally published in 1984 as Scaffolding: New and Selected Poems (London: Anvil Press Poetry Ltd.). Available from Tilbury House Publishers, 132 Water St., Gardiner, ME 04345. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Selected Poems

Scaffolding

Maps & Windows

Higher English brings together all of the elements of core knowledge and skills practice required to fulfil every internally and externally assessed part of the SQA course. Explore the three NAB areas of Close Reading, Textual Analysis and Writing, and prepare for the writing folio through a variety of engaging stimulus materials, confidence-building study questions and practical activities in this comprehensive resource. Higher English: - is the only full-course textbook available for Higher English and is written specifically to match the revised arrangements in place from 2011 onwards - brings the study of language and literature to life with a uniquely accessible and motivational writing style, an attractive full colour design and engaging illustrations - sets each reading, analysis and writing skill area in context within the course as a whole, outlining the assessment requirements and providing carefully chosen practice activities matching the level examiners are looking for - contains detailed analysis of short stories and poems, offering worked examples in the study of literature and enabling students to consolidate understanding of the key features of language and how to write about them in examinations.

Higher English

A Biography

Mrs Molesworth

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE S1-3: Third & Fourth Level Subject: English 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. Covering all CfE Third and Fourth Level Benchmarks for Literacy and English, this ready-made and fully differentiated BGE course puts progression for every pupil at the heart of your curriculum. - Boost confidence and competence in literacy and language: Active learning tasks are clearly marked as 'building', 'strengthening' and 'extending' so students can see how their skills are improving - Meet the needs of each pupil in your class: The content and activities are designed to ensure accessibility for those with low prior attainment, while plenty of stretch and challenge is provided for higher ability pupils - Effectively check and assess progress: Formative assessments at the end of each chapter help you monitor progression against the Experiences & Outcomes and Benchmarks (with additional assessments in the separate Planning & Assessment Pack) - Lay firm foundations for National qualifications: Covering all skills across Talk and Listening, Writing, Critical Reading, and Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation will set pupils up for success at National 5 and beyond

BGE S1–S3 English: Third and Fourth Levels

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE (S1-S3) and Senior Phase (National 4/5) Subject: Literacy Grammar 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. Key concepts that pupils need to remember are introduced in 'explanation' boxes. 'Building', 'Strengthening' and 'Extending' tasks enable pupils to apply their knowledge and skills, through a mix of solo and group work. 'Bringing it all together' revision tasks at the end of each chapter can be used flexibly for classwork, homework or assessment. 'Crossover' boxes make links to prior and future learning, cementing pupils' knowledge and skills. 'Mistake' boxes contain examples and tips to ensure that pupils get it right in their own writing. "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." Jane Cooper

Grammar for Literacy: CfE

Robert M Chell

Finally-a strategic guide for men about menopause! When it comes to this confusing time in a woman's life, men around the globe continually ask the following questions: what is menopause, who is this menopausal woman, how long does this menopause "thing" last, and most importantly, what strategies can a male use to deal with these issues? Decoding the Enigma: His Guide to Her Menopause provides clear answers to these questions-and many more-from a nonmedical perspective by offering manageable approaches that can be implemented throughout the menopausal process. Psychologists Robert M. Chell, PhD, and Jane Cooper, MA, dispel commonly-held myths about menopause, including the myth that menopause begins during middle age. Many women in their midthirties begin the process known as perimenopause, the first phase of menopause. Therefore, menopause is not the sole dominion of the aging matron. Women experience menopause differently. There are some who are symptom-free and others who suffer a myriad of physiological and psychological reactions. Decoding the Enigma provides strategies for men that are specific to and consistent with the unique temperament and orientations of the women in their lives.

His Guide to Her Menopause

Decoding the Enigma

Lessons Learned in Strange Places is an intriguing, yet true, account of author Jane Cooper's travels to various places around the world. Chronicling her numerous adventures, Jane provides a fascinating picture of many different countries, some of which are now closed to tourism, and especially to American tourists. The most important aspects of her stories are the lessons that were learned along with the answers to many prayers, which she and her mother experienced as they entered and exited these countries. For example, their trip to Iraq in 1974 not only required patience but also a great deal of prayer. It was at this time that Jane learned the importance of yielding to God's will. Arriving in Iraq with her mother for a Christmas holiday with no lodging secured, by chance they met an American woman and her German husband at the airport. The couple offered them a place to stay that turned out to be a blessing. In addition to the wonder of various lessons learned along the way, the amazing answers to prayer were just as impressive. Lessons Learned in Strange Places offers the anticipation of what the next problem might be, how the author handled each one, and the astonishing end results-and the part that prayer and faith played in each adventure.

Lessons Learned in Strange Places

Poems deal with nature, family, childhood, aging, dreams, and expression

Green Notebook, Winter Road

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE S1-3: Third & Fourth Levels Subject: English Capture 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. 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'. Part Two contains ten practice assessments that gradually increase in difficulty, with longer passages, more complex language and more challenging questions. 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. 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. Providing differentiated, age-appropriate content and tasks, this is the perfect resource for mixed-ability classrooms - especially when used alongside its companion volume, Levels 3-4 English: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation Skills.

Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation Skills: Second and Third Levels English

Ensure your students are prepared for every aspect of their assessment with the only textbook that offers comprehensive coverage of the new syllabus requirements. - Written by a highly experienced bestselling author - Covers the new specification with all the new topics in the SQA examinations - Provides thorough exam preparation, with graded Practice Exercises - Organised to make it easy to plan, manage and monitor student progress

Higher English: The Textbook

April 4, 1915, Bertha Crawford bowed to tumultuous applause before a glittering audience at the Tsar’s Imperial Mariinsky Theatre. How had a young soprano from Ontario become a darling of the Russian capital eight months into the First World War? The Canadian Nightingale vividly resurrects the forgotten life of Bertha Crawford, a determined Canadian singer who chased the celebrity dream of her time to find unprecedented success on the opera stages of Russia and Poland. Meticulous historical research and compelling dramatic vignettes restore Crawford and her era to life. After a rollercoaster ride to fame that was ultimately derailed by broken trust, one big question remains: how was a Canadian story this fascinating left untold for more than eighty years.

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