Beauty for Truth's Sake: On the Re-Enchantment of Education (Caldecott Stratford)(Paperback)

Beauty for Truth's Sake: On the Re-Enchantment of Education (Caldecott Stratford)(Paperback)

Based in the riches of Christian worship and tradition, this brief, eloquently written introduction to Christian thinking and worldview helps readers put back together again faith and reason, truth and beauty, and the fragmented academic disciplines. By reclaiming the classic liberal arts and

The Case of the Missing Moonstone (Stratford Jordan)(Paperback)

History, mystery, and science collide in a new series for middle-grade readers, perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and Lemony Snicket Jordan Stratford imagines an alternate 1826, where Ada Lovelace (the world's first computer programmer) and Mary Shelley (author of

A Hundred and One Nights (Fudge Bruce)(Paperback)

A luminous translation of Arabic tales of enchantment and wonder Translated into English for the very first time, A Hundred and One Nights is a marvelous example of the rich tradition of popular Arabic storytelling. Like the celebrated Thousand and One Nights, this collection opens with the frame

Need for the Bike (Fournel Paul)(Paperback / softback)

A cycling classic: witty and insightful truths of bikes and

Against Capitalist Education: What Is Education For? (Bakhshov Nadim)(Paperback)

Out there in the so-called real world the education system is being crushed by the demands of capitalism and, in turn, is crushing those who pass through it, reducing them, diminishing them. The dream of the economic functioning unit. How do we break this? We need alternatives but not just one or

What You Pay for (Askew Claire)(Paperback)

FROM THE AUTHOR OF ALL THE HIDDEN TRUTHS, WHICH IS SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD AND WON THE MCILVANNEY DEBUT PRIZE '(a) meticulous and compelling novel about the aftermath of a major crime and its effect on the affected families and investigating officers both. Set in Edinburgh, too'

June 29, 1999 (Wiesner David)(Paperback)

The lively imagination of Caldecott medalist David Wiesner forecasts astounding goings-on for a Tuesday in the not too distant future--an occurrence of gigantic vegetal proportions.In this whimsical picture book from a master of the form, broccoli falls from the sky, bracing itself in the backyard;

The Art of Dance in Education (Smith-Autard Jacqueline M.)(Paperback)

This text offers a theoretical and practical framework for the teaching of dance in education. Jacqueline Smith-Autard seeks to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of teaching the art of dance by: examining the processes of composing, performing and appreciating dances; and analyzing how

Small Doses: Potent Truths for Everyday Use (Seales Amanda)(Paperback)

The paperback edition of Amanda Seales's wildly popular collection of sharp essays, poignant life advice, and no-holds-barred pearls of wisdom Comedian, writer, actress, and social media star Amanda Seales is a force of nature who has fearlessly and passionately charted her own course through life

Gruesome Guide to Stratford-upon-Avon (Deary Terry)(Paperback / softback)

HORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: STRATFORD-UPON-AVON takes readers on a gore-tastic tour of the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon exposing all its scurrilous secrets. With a frightful full-colour map tourists can plot their path to the past. Fatal fleabites, bloody battles and brutal beheadings,

Borderless Higher Education for Refugees: Lessons from the Dadaab Refugee Camps (Giles Wenona)(Paperback)

Higher education is increasingly recognized as crucial for the livelihoods of refugees and displaced populations caught in emergencies and protracted crises, to enable them to engage in contemporary, knowledge-based, global society. This book tells the story of the Borderless Higher Education for

The Enchantment (Benedictsson Victoria)(Paperback)

The mesmeric play by the woman who was reputedly a model for Ibsen and

Enchantment Of The Long-haired Rat - A Rodent History of Australia (Bonyhady Tim)(Paperback / softback)

Love in Education & the Art of Living (Nol Smith Becky L.)(Paperback)

It is common for teachers and students of education to feel disheartened about the profession and their own aims and purposes once they become conscious of the dehumanizing tendencies of the schooling institution. As teacher educators, we have also known many students who, after studying critical

The Case of the Girl in Grey (Stratford Jordan)(Paperback)

Now in paperback, a second comic case to test the brains and bravery of the intrepid Wollstonecraft detectives--Ada Bryon Lovelace and Mary Shelley. The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency was supposed to be a secret constabulary, but after the success of their first case, all of London knows that

Short Knife (Caldecott Elen)(Paperback / softback)

Winner of the Tir na n-Og Award Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal It is the year 454AD. The Roman Empire has withdrawn from Britain, throwing it into the chaos of the Dark Ages. Mai has been kept safe by her father and her sister, Haf. But when Saxon warriors arrive at their farm, the family is

These Truths: A History of the United States (Lepore Jill)(Paperback)

Widely hailed for its 'sweeping, sobering account of the American past' (New York Times Book Review), Jill Lepore's one-volume history of America places truth itself--a devotion to facts, proof, and evidence--at the center of the nation's history. The American experiment rests on three

Shakespeare and Stratford (Scheil Katherine)(Paperback)

As the site of literary pilgrimage since the eighteenth century, the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the topic of hundreds of imaginary portrayals, Stratford is ripe for analysis, both in terms of its factual existence and its fictional afterlife. The essays in this volume consider the

School-Based Research: A Guide for Education Students (Wilson Elaine)(Paperback)

Focused on the needs of the new classroom researcher, and those studying education on Masters-level courses, this is a thorough and thoughtful guide to the research process, covering qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods. It guides you through research design, data collection, and

The Process of Education: Revised Edition (Bruner Jerome)(Paperback)

In this classic argument for curriculum reform in early education, Jerome Bruner shows that the basic concepts of science and the humanities can be grasped intuitively at a very early age. He argues persuasively that curricula should he designed to foster such early intuitions and then build on

Mad Enchantment - Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies (King Ross)(Paperback / softback)

Researching Early Childhood Education for Sustainability: Challenging Assumptions and Orthodoxies (Elliott Sue)(Paperback)

This book captures the now burgeoning research field of early childhood education for sustainability (ECEfS) and comprises insights from an ever-widening and diverse pool of researchers, who are promoting, engaging, and explaining the latest ECEfS research in the light of local, national, and

Understanding Medical Education: Evidence, Theory, and Practice (Swanwick Tim)(Paperback)

Created in partnership with the Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME), this completely revised and updated new edition of Understanding Medical Education synthesizes the latest knowledge, evidence and best practice across the continuum of medical education. Written and edited by an

Almanac of American Education 2017(Paperback / softback)

The Almanac of American Education helps users understand and compare the quality of education at the national, state, and county levels. Compiled from official U.S. government sources, the book contains historical and current data, insightful analysis, and useful graphs that provide compelling