A Level Wider Reading Enrichment List 2020 – 2021 As you make the jump from GCSEs to A Levels, it is important to develop an understanding of your subject that goes beyond the textbooks you are required to read. Wider reading can give you an advantage in exams by providing you with a wealth of knowledge that sets you apart from other candidates, opening your eyes to the views and opinions of subject specialists, and generally deepening your understanding of a topic area. Not only does engaging in wider reading support you in your A Level exams, but it is an essential practice that all universities will be looking for evidence of in your personal statements. When you apply to university or an apprenticeship next year, it is crucial that you demonstrate an eagerness to explore your chosen subject and prove that you are capable of balancing additional reading alongside your schoolwork. It is a good idea to start reading around your subjects early on in the term, so as to avoid the mad rush when UCAS comes along – aiming to read two or three books a month will provide you with an invaluable foundation of knowledge that will support you over the next two years. Below is a list of recommended reads by the UCGS subject departments to help you on your reading journey. Happy reading everyone! The Literacy Prefects 2020 Subject Recommended Reads Why should I read this... Art http://www.art2day.co.uk/ Bringing conceptual art and independent learning to the classroom gives students the opportunity to gain vital, transferrable skills. Pupils will become creative thinkers and will be more valuable in the workplace. The Andy Warhol Diaries by Warner Book (Edited by Posthumous work by the American artist Andy Pat Hackett) Warhol http://www.thisiscolossal.com/ Launched in 2010, Colossal is a blog that explores art and other aspects of visual culture. Each week you’ll find 15-25 posts on photography, design, animation, painting, installation art, architecture, drawing, and street art. Colossal is a reminder that in this digital age there are still countless people making incredible work with their bare hands. Extraordinary Sketchbooks: Inspiring Great ideas for presentation and use of media. Well Examples from Artists, Designers, Students and worth having as a reference and source of Enthusiasts [Paperback] by Jane Stobart inspiration and shows that sketchbooks should be personal. Playing to the Gallery by Grayson Perry “Based on his hugely popular BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures and full of pictures, this funny, personal journey through the art world answers the basic questions that might occur to us in an art gallery but seem too embarrassing to ask.” Art: The Definitive Visual Guide by Andrew Graham- “Discover the history of art movements from Dixon classical Greek art to the Italian Renaissance, the Pre-Raphaelites, and the masters of Impressionism with a brand new edition of this classic bestseller. Biology Bad Science by Ben Goldacre Mainstream media reporting on health and science issues, and how wrong it often is! Song of The Dodo by David Quammen An adventure book for those interested in rare and exotic animals, and of course extinct ones! A Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins Outlines the importance of genes (versus individuals). The X in Sex by David Bainbridge Controversial but fascinating. The Double Helix by James D Watson The far-ranging effects of our X and Y chromosomes https://b-ok.cc/s/Biology: This remarkable reference book tells the story of The definitive Visual guide science from earliest times to the present day, taking in everything from ancient Greek geometry to quantum physics, and the wedge to the worldwide web. https://b-ok.cc/book/3675893/565004: Genetics, A Ben Pierce brings a master teacher’s experiences to conceptual approach the introductory genetics textbook, clarifying this complex subject by focusing on the big picture of genetics concepts and how those concepts connect to one another https://b-ok.cc/book/3597063/f23819: Learn the what, how, and why of pathophysiology! Pathopysiology: the biologic basis for disease in With easy-to-read, in-depth descriptions of disease, adults and children. disease etiology, and disease processes, Pathophysiology. https://b- Gain a full understanding of the principles of ok.cc/book/3553352/27bdd6?dsource=recommend: biochemistry as it relates to clinical medicine… Harpers Illustrated biochemistry Biochemistry emphasizes the link between biochemistry and the understanding of disease states, disease pathology, and the practice of medicine. https://b- Easy to read, superbly illustrated, and clinically ok.cc/book/3679038/8819de?dsource=recommend relevant,Gray's Anatomy for Students, 4th Edition, is Gray’s anatomy medical students' go-to text for essential information in human anatomy Business The Economist Includes Special Reports, Daily News on Finance Studies and Economics and Business. It has simple definitions of key economics terms. BBC - www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/ Instant access to all the latest economics stories www.tutor2u.net Free online resources and activities on Business Studies and Economics www.businesscasestudies.co.uk Real life case studies for enrichment and in class activities. It includes business activities, theory notes, software and useful links. Interesting articles on A-Level Business topics. The online archive offers revision notes exam preparation tips, etc. Business Review – Philip Allan Interesting Reading on some well-known businessmen What You See Is What You Get: My Autobiography Autobiography of Lord Alan Sugar by Lord Alan Sugar Anyone Can Do It: My Story by Duncan Bannatyne From ice cream salesman to multi-millionaire –an autobiography How I Made It: 40 Successful An essential read for anyone that is thinking about Entrepreneurs Reveal How They starting their own business. Successful Made Millions by Rachel Bridge Entrepreneurs are interviewed about how the spotted a gap in a market, and developed a USP. The Tipping Point: How Little Things A very readable and fascinating book, which looks into the Can Make a Big Difference by reasons products become market leaders. Malcolm Gladwell The Google Story by David A. Vise An interesting investigation into the culture at Google, includes insights into the four-day working week and soft management styles. The question is; are these the things that made Google the world’s number one search engine? The Toyota Way: 14 Management Covers Japanese Management Techniques such as Kaizen and Principles from The World's Greatest TQM. Manufacturer by Jeffrey Liker Billions of Entrepreneurs: How China An investigation into Asia’s two growing economic powers. and India Are Reshaping Their Futures and Yours by Tarun Khanna Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of The autobiography of Britain’s most famous entrepreneur. A Global Entrepreneur by Sir Richard Branson Sun Tzu - The Art of War for Applying the ancient Chinese rules of battle to modern day Managers: 50 Strategic Rules business. Updated for Today's Business by Gerald A. Michaelson Chemistry The Pleasure of Finding Things Out by Helps to bridge the gap from GSCE to AS course. A must if you Richard Feynman have done double award science. Periodic Tales by Hugh The story of the cultural history of the elements. AlderseyWilliams The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean A fusion of science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, and discovery Uncle Tungsten by Oliver Sachs Memories of a childhood interest in amateur chemistry. The Shocking History of Phosphorus: Practicing calculation questions. A Biography of The Devil’s Element by John Emsley CPG Head Start to AS Chemistry Guides you through the various types of mathematical calculations encountered during GCE. Calculations in AS/A level Chemistry This quarterly review, edited by academics at the University of by Jim Clark York is a great resource covering A level topics and beyond. Chemistry Review magazine Notes on Chemistry topics featured in GCE Chemistry Computing Trigger Happy: The Inner Life of A witty, comprehensive and passionate discourse on the Videogames by Stephen Poole. videogame explosion. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in this industry. Accidental Empires by Robert X An insider’s account of the origins and growth of the Cringely microcomputing industry from the earliest times to the present day; acerbic and funny in equal measure. OCR AS and A level Computer Science This book has all the course contents. Text book PM Heathcote and RSU Heathcote ISBN: 978-1-910523-05-6 http://www.ocrcomputing.org.uk This website has all the revision notes required for the course. Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions By Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths The Soul of a New Machine By Tracy Kidder Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution by Steven Levy The Chip: How Two Americans Invented the Microchip and Launched a Revolution by T.R. Reid The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution Walter Isaacson The Search: How Google and Its Rivals Rewrote the Rules of Business and Transformed Our Culture John Battelle Economics The Economist Includes Special Reports, Daily News on Finance and Economics and Business. It has simple definitions of key economics terms. Instant access to all the latest economics stories www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/ Free online resources and activities on Business Studies and Economics Economic Review – Philip Allan Interesting articles on A-Level Economics topics. The online archive offers revision notes exam preparation tips, video Q&A, etc. Freakonomics by Levitt & Dubner An engaging and entertaining read, it makes modern economic thinking interesting. This book is a collection of 'economic' articles written by Levitt, an expert who has already gained a reputation for applying economic theory to diverse subjects not usually covered by "traditional" economists; he does, however, accept the standard neoclassical microeconomic model of rational utilitymaximization.