Written for students taking either the University of Cambridge Advanced Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate examinations; this guidebook covers essential topics and concepts under both stipulated chemistry syllabi. The book is written in such a way as to guide the reader through the understanding and applications of essential chemical concepts using the problem solving approach. The authors have also retained the popular discourse feature from their previous two books mdash; Understanding Advanced Physical Inorganic Chemistry and Understanding Advanced Organic and Analytical Chemistry mdash; to help the learners better understand and see for themselves; how the concepts should be applied during solving problems. Based on the Socratic Method; questions are implanted throughout the book to help facilitate the readers development in forming logical conclusions of concepts and the way they are being applied to explain the problems. In addition; the authors have also included important summaries and concept maps to help the learners to recall; remember; reinforce and apply the fundamental chemical concepts in a simple way.Topics are explored through an explanatory and inquiry-based approach. They are interrelated and easy to understand; with succinct explanations/examples being included; especially on areas that students frequently find difficult. Topics address the whys and hows behind key concepts to be mastered; so that the concepts are made understandable and intuitive for students. The focus is on conceptual learning so as to equip students with knowledge for critical learning and problem solving.Existing A-level or IB guidebooks generally introduce concepts in a matter-of-fact manner. This book adds a unique pedagogical edge which few can rival. Through their many years of teaching experiences; the authors have acquired a sound awareness of common students misconceptions which are relayed through the questions and thus help to reinforce concepts learnt. This book is essential and useful to help the students to be adequately prepared for their high stake examinations.Request Inspection Copy
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Great Place to start if you only know western Feng Shui.By SMGWow! Where to begin. Forget everything you thought you knew about Feng Shui and dig deep into flying star.Its tricky even with this great book but youll be glad you invested the time to relearn any possible myths and possible bad Feng Shui habits.What I like best about this book is learning how the way the Chinese measure time different from the western world and how that shifts every thing you think you know about Feng Shui.Ive possibly read about 25 Feng Shui books cover to cover and I think this one has the most truthful and linear explanation.But flying star is somewhat complex for the untrained eye so dont have any shame about getting your questions from this book answered by a certified practitioner.Best of luck.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. EXCELLENT!By caliartistIve been classically trained and a practitioner for years but this book is so comprehensive that Ive gained a deeper understanding of flying stars and how to interpret them. I think its likely a bit more than the uninitiated can comprehend; but a fabulous resource for those who have prior training in Feng Shui and flying stars.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Havent finished this yet but....By Sadee WhipI am 5 chapters in and have perused the whole book. I wanted to learn Flying Star Feng Shui and this book is proving to be an excellent introduction. It is packed with information and while it seems a bit cumbersome at times I think this has more to do with how much there is to this system than lack of elegant organizing/editing.The author makes it very clear that you will gain a great foundation from this book and also that you can spend a lifetime studying this so the expectations are realisticThis is not "Flying Star Feng Shui Lite" - it is meaty and will take some study; practice; and re-reads to really grasp it - which makes me delighted that I am getting so much quality information for the price of a book. A great value.I can see why this book might make some peoples head hurt. It has many culturally foreign concepts and views (if you are Westerner) in addition to the learning curve of taking on a new area of study.So far I would recommend this.
