We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in September 2014.

Just Say It

There are plenty of healthy, strategic reasons we veer away from talking about serious subjects with our loved ones. But avoidance has its limits, and broaching tough issues – from sex to death- may be a safer and more productive than we imagine, if it’s done right.

Psychology Today. October 2014 p.52

Pilgrims in a Strange Land

Mathew Lyons wonders whether the medieval world was as strange to those who lived in it as it is to us.

History Today. September 2014 p.55

The Evolution of Diet

Would eating like our Stone Age ancestors make us healthier ? Some  experts say modern humans should eat from a Stone Age menu. What’s on it may surprise you !

National Geographic. September 2014 p.30

Salted Lemon in Great Demand

Shio Lemon or Salted lemon has been introduced on many TV shows. The advantages include : It helps against summer fatigue, good for dieting etc.

Hiragana Times. September 2014 p.9

Which Type of Designer are You ?

Studio Dumbar’s Lisa Enebeis offers up the results of her anthropological research on the designer species.

Computer Arts. September 2014 p.24

We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in May 2014.

The dogs of war

Out in front of america’s troops, combat canines lead the way onto the most dangerous battlefields on earth.

National Geographic. June 2014 p.26

Reinvent Yourself

If it were easy to achieve our dreams. Everyone would do it. But deep flaws in the way we perceive both our futures and our values hold us back. Now experts in reinvention share the steps that can take you from a frustrating today to a fulfilling tomorrow.

Psychology Today. June 2014 p.54

Ready for your close up?

TV commercials, internet soap and video games are a world of opportunity for the working actor, so how can students prepare for a profession going digital?

Teaching drama. Summer term2 2013/2014 p.18

World cup 2014

World soccer’s guide to the 32 finalists, with opinions and predictions from our global network of correspondents, plus detailed squad lists and tactics.

World soccer. Summer 2014 p.20

We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in April 2014.

Put the highlighter down : The smart way to learn

Revising doesn’t need to be a hard slog. Jamie Davies discusses revision strategies based on good psychological evidence.

Psychology Review. April 2014 p.6

How can a chemistry degree prepare you for a job?

Students often ask ‘What can I do with a chemistry degree?’ The answer almost anything you set your heart on.

Chemistry Review. April 2014 p. 14

Black Magic

Coal : It’s  Dangerous, It’s Dirty, and It’s the Future of Clean Energy.

Wired. April 2014 p.77

The race to be ready

Brazil’s stadium preparations continue to be beast with problems. But for the moment the 32 finalists are more concerned with fine-tuning their squads.

World soccer. April 2014 p.24

Why study literature?

Students of the arts and humanities sometimes face challenges about their choice of study. The poet John Birtwhistle explores how you might shape your response.

The English Review. April 2014 p.2

We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in January 2014.

Robotics NAO!

Etone College students engage with the innovative ‘NAO’ humanoid robot developed by Aldebaran Robotics.

D&T practice. Issue1/2014 p.11

What wearable tech is right for me?

Google glass was just the beginning. A new generation of wearable tech is coming and it will transform the way you experience the world.

WIRED. January 2014 p.90

Shakespeare week

New initiatives and activities to connect your students with Shakespeare.

Teaching drama. Spring 2013/2014 p.17

Theories of learning

John Ireland explains how skills in sport are learned and controlled and shows you how to evaluate theories of learning to get top exam grades.

PE review. January 2014 p.8

Learning guitar with a GarageBand tutor

Make full use of GarageBand’s free tutorials and take the first steps to learning to strum.

iCreate. Issue 129 p.32

We have 65 different magazines in the library , because these are a really important way to support students’ learning and other interests.  Here are some of the highlights from the magazines in November 2013.

The power of NO!

How setting limits sets you free.

Psychology today. December 2013 p.53

An imaginative performance

Are musicians at their most creative without instruments?

BBC Music. December 2013 p.22

Using statistics and graphs

Statistics and graphs are not just for mathematicians. Geographers use data a lot, so expect questions based on data to appear in examinations.

WIDEWORLD. November 2013 p.1

There’s no business like…

While the life of an actor may involve some use of make believe. When it comes to building a stable career, actors need to have a strong sense of reality. Letty Barber reveals the ins and outs of day-to-day life in the performance industry.

Teaching Drama. Issue 50 p.17

How do microphones work?

How do microphones differ? How do they pick up sound from difference dirictions? Jez Wells provides a physicist’s guide to microphones technologies and techniques.

Physics review. November 2013 p.12