Homework for Grown-ups

Everything You Learnt at School... and Promptly Forgot

Elizabeth Foley author Beth Coates author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:16th Aug '12

Should be back in stock very soon

Homework for Grown-ups cover

This engaging guide refreshes essential knowledge for adults, covering subjects like math, history, and science. Homework for Grown-ups makes learning fun and accessible.

In Homework for Grown-ups, readers are invited to revisit the foundational knowledge that often gets lost in the shuffle of adulthood. This engaging guide covers a wide array of subjects, including mathematics, English literature, chemistry, and history, providing a refresher on topics we all learned in school but may have forgotten over time. Each chapter is designed to not only inform but also entertain, with fun lessons and intriguing test questions that challenge your memory and spark curiosity.

The book addresses common gaps in knowledge, such as the difference between isosceles and equilateral triangles, the significance of the year 1066, and the science behind why the sky appears blue. With a lighthearted approach, Homework for Grown-ups ensures that readers can engage with these topics without feeling overwhelmed. It serves as a reminder that learning is a lifelong journey, and it's never too late to brush up on the basics.

Packed with essential information, facts, and theories, this book is more than just a reference; it’s a celebration of knowledge that encourages readers to think critically and stay curious. Whether you're preparing for a trivia night or simply want to feel more confident in your understanding of the world, Homework for Grown-ups is the perfect companion to help you rediscover the joy of learning.

An obvious candidate to take to a desert island, along with Shakespeare and the Bible * Daily Telegraph *
Feel like you’ve forgotten everything you learned at school? Then this subject-by-subject guide, with tests, is for you * Observer *
They write in a clear, brisk, no-nonsense style, and strike a perfect balance between seriousness and fun. It’s a glorious opportunity to dust the cobwebs from your brain * Mail on Sunday *
Relentlessly jolly-hockey-sticks on 10 subjects from maths to PE * Independent *
After just a few pages of this you will be reminded of forgotten facts. You may even end up teaching your child a thing or two * Sun *
Irresistable * The Lady *
A decent reference book -- Alastair Mabbott * Herald *

ISBN: 9780099540021

Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 27mm

Weight: 340g

432 pages