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Written by Chris Curtis, How to Teach: English: Novels, non-fiction and their artful navigation is jam-packed with enlivening ideas to help teachers make the subject of English more intellectually challenging for students - and to make it fun too Never underestimate your duty and power as a teacher of English. English teachers help students to think and feel. They prompt them to reflect on their actions. They hold a mirror to society and inspire students to see how they can make it better. What other subject does that? This insightful interpretation of what makes excellent secondary school English teaching is the work of a man whose humility fails to hide his brilliance and provides educator...
William Curtis (1592-1672) and his family emigrated in 1632 from England to Roxbury, Massachusetts. Descendants and relatives lived chiefly in New England. Some descendants immigrated to Nova Scotia and elsewhere in Canada. Includes ancestry in England.
The only in-depth biographical account of the legendary lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow. Includes a foreword by Jon Savage and an introduction by Joy Division drummer, Steven Morris. Revered by his peers and idolized by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. Mesmerizing on stage but introverted and prone to desperate mood swings in his private life, Curtis died by his own hand on 18 May 1980. Touching from a Distance documents how, with a wife, child and impending international fame, Curtis was seduced by the glory of an early grave. Regarded as the essential book on the essential icon of the post-punk era, Touching from a Distance includes a full set of Curtis's lyrics and a discography and gig list.
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Even by SAS standards Mike Curtis has had a remarkable career. A former coal miner and likely Welsh international, he served with 2 Para in the Falklands before going on to join the SAS. In C.Q.B. he describes his gruelling experience in the Falklands and also focus on two more of his major SAS operations; the first in Iraq where he spent several weeks behind enemy lines; the second in Bosnia where he worked closely with all factions and latterly led a close protection team guarding visiting heads of State. Goose Green, the first land battle of the Falklands conflict, was the longest, hardest-fought, and most controversial. The outcome there was to set the tone for the remainder of the war, ...
From international film phenomenon, Richard Curtis, and awardwinnning illustrator, Rebecca Cobb, comes a heartwarming tale of a magical, unconventional Christmas. Christmas is the same every year, isn't it? Same food, same routine, same visiting the neighbours and going for a walk. Except for the year of That Christmas... Find out what happens when traditions are upturned, when chaos reigns, and what's really important when people come together... Richard Curtis is an award-winning and international film-director and script writer, and the creator of Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, Notting Hill, Yesterday and Mr Bean. Rebecca Cobb has collaborated with the Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson and Orange-Prize-winner Helen Dunmore, has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the prestigious Kate Greenaway Award multiple times.
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Tony Curtis was an American actor and film producer who was born on June 3, 1925, in the Bronx, New York City. Curtis was known for his handsome looks and charming personality which made him one of the most popular actors of his time. He started his acting career in 1948 and appeared in over 100 films throughout his long career timeline. Some of his notable films include "The Defiant Ones," "Spartacus," and "Some Like It Hot." Curtis received several awards for his acting skills and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the movie "The Defiant Ones." Apart from acting, Curtis was also an accomplished painter and sculptor. He had a passion for art and produced...
The Sunday Times Bestseller National Book Awards Winner 2018! This is the must-read book that every woman needs. "Brilliant, hysterical, truthful and real. These essays illuminate the path for our future female leaders." - Reese Witherspoon We asked 52 women: what does the F word mean to you? The result is extraordinary. Curated by journalist and activist Scarlett Curtis, with incredible pieces by: Emma Watson - Zoe Sugg - Keira Knightley - Gemma Arterton - Bridget Jones (by Helen Fielding) - Saoirse Ronan - Liv Little - Dolly Alderton - Karen Gillan - Alicia Garza - Jameela Jamil - Kat Dennings - Nimco Ali - Beanie Feldstein - Olivia Perez - Amika George - Evanna Lynch - Akilah Hughes - Tan...
Jamie Lee Curtis is a renowned American actress, author, and activist. She was born on November 22, 1958, in Santa Monica, California, and was raised in a prominent Hollywood family. Her father, Tony Curtis, was a well-known actor, and her mother, Janet Leigh, was a successful actress who starred in the iconic thriller, Psycho. Curtis began her acting career with a role in the horror film, Halloween, which propelled her to fame and earned her the title of the "scream queen." She appeared in numerous other horror movies in the 1980s, before branching out into other genres and showing off her versatility as an actress. In addition to her acting career, Curtis has also written several children's books and is known for her activism and advocacy work in the areas of children's health and wellness. She has won several awards and accolades throughout her career, including a Golden Globe and two BAFTA Awards.