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Using the Visual Arts for Cross-Curricular Teaching and Learning: Imaginative Ideas for the Primary School (Hosack Janes Karen)(Paperback)

As schools are being encouraged to develop more flexible and creative approaches to education, this title provides practical guidance and ideas on using the visual arts as a starting point for imaginative, effective learning across a wide range of curriculum

The Site of the Social: A Philosophical Account of the Constitution of Social Life and Change (Schatzki Theodore R.)(Paperback)

Inspired by Heidegger's concept of the clearing of being, and by Wittgenstein's ideas on human practice, Theodore Schatzki offers a novel approach to understanding the constitution and transformation of social life. Key to the account he develops here is the context in which social life

Breakthroughs in Geology: Ideas That Transformed Earth Science (Graham Park)(Pevná vazba)

Geological research does not flow steadily onwards by means of small incremental advances but can be better understood as a series of significant discoveries or changes in interpretation that transformed the way we understand the Earth. Each of these changes or new ideas encouraged a burst of

The Growth of Biological Thought: Diversity, Evolution, and Inheritance (Mayr Ernst)(Paperback)

No one in this century can speak with greater authority on the progress of ideas in biology than Ernst Mayr. And no book has ever established the life sciences so firmly in the mainstream of Western intellectual history as The Growth of Biological Thought. Ten years in preparation, this is a work

The Really Useful Primary Languages Book: Practical Strategies and Ideas for Enjoyable Lessons (Wright Jayne)(Paperback)

The Really Useful Primary Languages Book is an easily accessible guide, full of handy resources and activities which are perfect to dip into for enjoyable, engaging and ultimately effective language lessons. Providing principles, approaches and ideas to help bring the teaching of languages to life

Marine Conservation: People, Ideas and Action (Earll Bob)(Paperback)

In the last 50 years marine conservation has grown from almost nothing to become a major topic of global activity involving many people and organisations. Marine conservation activities have been applied to a huge diversity of species, habitats, ecosystems and whole seas. Many marine conservation

Introducing Photonics (Culshaw Brian)(Paperback)

The essential guide for anyone wanting a quick introduction to the fundamental ideas underlying photonics. The author uses his 40 years of experience in photonics research and teaching to provide intuitive explanations of key concepts, and demonstrates how these relate to the operation of photonic

Rethinking Philosophy in Light of the Bible: From Kant to Schopenhauer (Polka Brayton)(Paperback)

Rethinking Philosophy in Light of the Bible analyzes the ideas that are central to the philosophy of Kant, Hegel, and Kierkegaard in order to show that they are biblical in origin, both ontologically and historically. Brayton Polka argues that Schopenhauer has an altogether false conception of the

Methods of Research Into the Unconscious: Applying Psychoanalytic Ideas to Social Science (Stamenova Kalina)(Paperback)

The psychoanalytic unconscious is a slippery set of phenomena to pin down. There is not an accepted standard form of research, outside of the clinical practice of psychoanalysis. In this book a number of non-clinical methods for collecting data and analysing it are described. It represents the

Urban Interventions: Design Ideas for the Public Space (Shaoqiang Wang)(Pevná vazba)

Extraordinary art and architecture installations from around the world. Urban interventions establish strong links between the social and spatial spheres of cities, leading to interactions through which art and architecture make use of public spaces. This book presents a rigorous selection of

Head First Agile: A Brain-Friendly Guide to Agile Principles, Ideas, and Real-World Practices (Stellman Andrew)(Paperback)

What will you learn from this book?It's an exciting time to be agile Finally, our industry has found a real, sustainable way to solve problems that have perplexed generations of software developers. Agile not only leads to great results, but teams say they also have a much better time at work. Yet

Liberating Learning: Educational Change as Social Movement (Rincn-Gallardo Santiago)(Paperback)

This book is about three complementary ideas: 1) learning is a practice of freedom; 2) liberating learning in public education requires widespread cultural change in classrooms, schools, and entire education systems; and 3) social movements have been the most powerful vehicles for widespread

21st Century Communication 1: Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking (Baker Lida)(Paperback)

21st Century Communication is a four-level series that uses powerful ideas from TED Talks to teach learners to think critically and communicate effectively. Through authentic models of effective communication, students build fluency in the listening and speaking skills needed to achieve academic

Off the Page: Activities to Bring Lessons Alive and Enhance Learning (Thaine Craig)(Paperback)

This book provides teachers with practical ideas to bring teaching materials to life and get lessons off the page. It covers all four language skills and the language systems. The book also supports teachers to develop awareness of the aims of activities, and contains reflective tasks which

On the Brink of Paradox: Highlights from the Intersection of Philosophy and Mathematics (Rayo Agustin)(Pevná vazba)

An introduction to awe-inspiring ideas at the brink of paradox: infinities of different sizes, time travel, probability and measure theory, and computability theory.This book introduces the reader to awe-inspiring issues at the intersection of philosophy and mathematics. It explores ideas at the

Participatory Workshops: A Sourcebook of 21 Sets of Ideas and Activities (Chambers Robert)(Paperback)

This sourcebook is for all who work with others on participatory learning and change. Written in a spirit of critical reflection and serious fun, it provides 21 sets of ideas and options for facilitators, trainers, teachers and presenters, and anyone who organises and manages workshops, courses,

Cynics (Desmond William D.)(Paperback)

Offers a survey of Cynicism, its varied representatives and ideas, and the many contexts in which it operated. This book introduces important ancient Cynics and their times, from Diogenes 'the Dog' in the fourth century BC to Sallustius in the fifth century

How to Be a Brilliant Mentor: Developing Outstanding Teachers (Wright Trevor)(Paperback)

How to be a Brilliant Mentor is an informal and accessible guide that provides ideas and reassurance to help support you in your work as a teacher training mentor. Written by experienced trainers, teachers and mentors, it brings together a wealth of expertise and research, offering clear and

The Original Home Schooling Series by Charlotte Mason (Mason Charlotte)(Paperback)

Charlotte Mason's ideas were far ahead of her time. She believed that children are born persons worthy of respect, rather than blank slates, and that it was better to feed their growing minds with living literature and vital ideas and knowledge, rather than dry facts and knowledge filtered and

A History of Political Thought: Property, Labor, and Commerce from Plato to Piketty (Bercuson Jeffrey)(Paperback)

A History of Political Thought analyses market society by surveying the ideas of its most perceptive, thought-provoking observers - critics and defenders - from ancient Greece to the present

Origins of Order: Project and System in the American Legal Imagination (Kahn Paul W.)(Pevná vazba)

An examination of how two fundamental concepts of order influence our ideas about sovereignty, citizenship, law, and history Western accounts of natural and political order have deployed two basic ideas: project and system. In a project, order is produced by the intentional act of a subject; in a

Key Concepts and Theory in Social Work (Hodgson David)(Paperback)

This books introduces key ideas in social work, but with an interdisciplinary focus. It describes these ideas first by drawing on established social work theory and other social work literature, and then extends the discussion by drawing on interdisciplinary literature, theories, and concepts. It

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management (Morris Peter W. G.)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Project Management presents and discusses leading ideas in the management of projects. Positioning project management as a domain much broader and more strategic than simply 'execution management', this Handbook draws on the insights of over 40 scholars to chart the

Reinventing Higher Education: The Promise of Innovation (Wildavsky Ben)(Paperback)

The inspiration for this timely book is the pressing need for fresh ideas and innovations in U.S. higher education. At the heart of the volume is the realization that higher education must evolve in fundamental ways if it is to respond to changing professional, economic, and technological

Embodiments of Mind (McCulloch Warren S.)(Paperback)

Writings by a thinker--a psychiatrist, a philosopher, a cybernetician, and a poet--whose ideas about mind and brain were far ahead of his time.Warren S. McCulloch was an original thinker, in many respects far ahead of his time. McCulloch, who was a psychiatrist, a philosopher, a teacher, a

Teaching Grammar from Rules to Reasons - Practical Ideas and Advice for Working with Grammar in the Classroom (Norrington-Davies Danny)(Book)

An alternative approach to teaching Grammar in the

A Networked Self and Love (Papacharissi Zizi)(Paperback)

We fall in love every day, with others, with ideas, with ourselves. Stories of love excite us and baffle us. This volume is about love and the networked self. It focuses on how love forms, grows, or dissolves. Chapters address how relationships of love develop, are sustained or broken up through

Tourism Theories, Concepts and Models (McKercher Professor Bob (Professor of Tourism in the School of Hotel and Tourism Management The Hong Kong Polytechnic University))(Paperback / softback)

A critical overview of the core theories, concepts and ideas that have shaped the way we think about tourism. Divided into six parts, it looks at the important key theories, models and concepts, ensuring clear understanding and the ability for critical

Challenging Learning - Theory, effective practice and lesson ideas to create optimal learning in the classroom (Nottingham James)(Paperback / softback)

Challenging Learning offers advice and techniques for helping children of all ages develop into confident, thoughtful and independent learners. Based around the acronym ASK (Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge), this essential guide explores attitudes, skills and knowledge to learning. It considers the

Why Chemical Reactions Happen (Keeler James)(Paperback)

By tackling the most central ideas in chemistry, Why Chemical Reactions Happen provides the reader with all the tools and concepts needed to think like a chemist. The text takes a unified approach to the subject, aiming to help the reader develop a real overview of chemical processes, by avoiding

The Intentional Thread: A Guide to Drawing, Gesture, and Color in Stitch (Brandeis Susan)(Pevná vazba)

Communicate your ideas using line, shape, color, and texture with this reference and how-to exploration in one. Whether your particular interest is pictorial, portraiture, abstract compositions, or actual text, you can 'say' almost anything with thread. More than 350 color photographs translate

Five-Minute Activities (Ur Penny)(Paperback)

Five-Minute Activities is an invaluable source of ideas for language teachers. It contains resources of over 130 short activities for the language classroom: some are well-tried favourites clearly restated, others are new ideas or variations. Teachers will find activities which can be used to: *

Martha Stewart Weddings: Ideas and Inspiration (Editors of Martha Stewart Weddings)(Pevná vazba)

With rich photography, expert voice, and taste-making style, Martha Stewart Weddings--a brand-new volume, the first in nearly two decades--is at once a guide to and inspiration for planning a wedding. Since the debut of Martha Stewart Weddings in 1995, it has been the premier resource for couples

Art in Theory: The West in the World - An Anthology of Changing Ideas (Wood Paul)(Paperback)

A ground-breaking new anthology in the Art in Theory series, offering an examination of the changing relationships between the West and the wider world in the field of art and material culture Art in Theory: The West in the World is a ground-breaking anthology that comprehensively examines the

Design and Nature: A Partnership (Fletcher Kate)(Paperback)

Organised as a dialogue between nature and design, this book explores design ideas, opportunities, visions and practices through relating and uncovering experience of the natural world. Presented as an edited collection of 25 wide-ranging short chapters, the book explores the possibility of new

Enjoying What We Don't Have: The Political Project of Psychoanalysis (McGowan Todd)(Paperback)

Although there have been many attempts to apply the ideas of psychoanalysis to political thought, this book is the first to identify the political project inherent in the fundamental tenets of psychoanalysis. And this political project, Todd McGowan contends, provides an avenue for emancipatory

How to Manage Behaviour in Further Education (Vizard Dave)(Paperback)

Packed with advice, ideas and staff development activities, this practical book aimed at lecturers, teachers and support staff working with young people and adults in further education will provide you with everything you need to manage difficult behavior and create a positive learning

History of Religious Ideas, Volume 2: From Gautama Buddha to the Triumph of Christianity (Eliade Mircea)(Paperback)

In volume 2 of this monumental work, Mircea Eliade continues his magisterial progress through the history of religious ideas. The religions of ancient China, Brahmanism and Hinduism, Buddha and his contemporaries, Roman religion, Celtic and German religions, Judaism, the Hellenistic period, the

Erik Satie: A Parisian Composer and His World (Potter Caroline)(Pevná vazba)

Satie's music and ideas are inextricably linked with the City of Light. This book situates Satie's work within the context and sonic environment of contemporary

Understanding Hermeneutics (Kennedy Schmidt Lawrence)(Paperback)

Presenting the major schools, movements and traditions in philosophy and the history of ideas since the beginning of the Enlightenment, this work introduces modern hermeneutics through an examination of the ideas of its key philosophical

Key Ideas in Teaching Mathematics: Research-Based Guidance for Ages 9-19 (Watson Anne)(Paperback)

Big ideas in the mathematics curriculum for older school students, especially those that are hard to learn and hard to teach, are covered in this book. It will be a first port of call for research about teaching big ideas for students from 9-19 and also has implications for a wider range of

Narrative Therapy: The Social Construction of Preferred Realities (Combs Gene)(Pevná vazba)

This work describes the clinical application of ideas and practices that has come to be known as narrative therapy. It traces guiding metaphors of family therapy that have led to the narrative metaphor, and explains the basic ideas of postmodern philosophy that constitute its theoretical

Sketching for Animation: Developing Ideas, Characters and Layouts in Your Sketchbook (Parr Peter)(Paperback)

Drawing and sketching are central to the art of animation and can be crucial tools in designing and developing original stories, characters and layouts. Sketching for Animation offers a wealth of examples, exercises and tips from an army of professional animators to help you develop essential

Drawing for Jewelers: Master Class in Professional Design (Berenguer Maria Josep Forcadell)(Pevná vazba)

This book teaches how to use drawing as means of expressing a jeweler's creative ideas. In jewelry, there are other ways of creating which do not stem directly from working in the studio. The most important of these is drawing, an extremely useful tool for jewelers due to its speed and

A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas (National Research Council)(Paperback)

Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in

Leading at All Levels - Using Systemic Ideas to Get the Most from the Workplace (MacArtain-Kerr Annette)(Paperback / softback)

Leading at All Levels: Using Systemic Ideas to Get the Most from the Workplace moves away from traditional perspectives on leadership and, utilising ideas from systemic consultation, provides a rationale for leadership at all levels, emphasising the potential of everyone in organisations to lead in

Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems (Kleppmann Martin)(Paperback)

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues need to be figured out, such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability. In addition, we have an overwhelming variety of tools, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, stream

How to Sail Around the World: Advice and Ideas for Voyaging Under Sail (Roth Hal)(Pevná vazba)

A new classic from one of the world's most respected sailing authors More than 35 years ago, Hal Roth quit his job as a journalist and went sailing. Since then, he's logged more than 200,000 sea miles. Along the way, Roth also has authored eight voyaging classics, including the 1978 bestseller

Love Falls on Us: A Story of American Ideas and African Lgbt Lives (Corey-Boulet Robbie)(Pevná vazba)

In 2009 Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill became a top global news story. Two years later Hillary Clinton declared 'Gay rights are human rights and human rights are gay rights,' but still today there is little consensus on how to advance those rights beyond the U.S. and Europe. The fact is that

Art in Theory 1815-1900: An Anthology of Changing Ideas (Harrison Charles)(Paperback)

Art in Theory 1815-1900 provides the most wide-ranging and comprehensive collection of documents ever assembled on nineteenth-century theories of

A Therapeutic Treasure Box for Working with Children and Adolescents with Developmental Trauma: Creative Techniques and Activities (Treisman Karen)(Paperback)

Like a treasure chest, this resource overflows with valuable resources - information, ideas and techniques to inspire and support those working with children who have experienced relational and developmental trauma. Drawing on a range of therapeutic models including systemic, psychodynamic,

Design Commune (Alonso Roman)(Pevná vazba)

'Packed with ideas: Think poppy Josef Frank textiles, botanical Marthe Armitage wallpapers, and rich woodwork.' ―Martha Stewart Living Design Commune reveals the evolution of an acclaimed design studio rooted firmly in the California aesthetic, ethos, and lifestyle. Truly multidisciplinary in

Using Political Ideas (Goodwin Barbara)(Paperback)

Using Political Ideas is a unique blend of political philosophy, political theory and history of political thought. It combines a critique of the major ideologies of recent and contemporary society with an analysis of the ideas that form the very stuff of political debate. By exposing the interplay

Behaviour Management: A Whole-School Approach (Rogers Bill)(Paperback)

Praise for the First Edition: 'Bill Rogers has an entertaining style and communicates his ideas in a way that will be easily accessible to teachers.'--Behaviour UK 'This is an extremely readable book on children′s behavior and the management of behavior in a classroom and school context

Art in Theory 1648-1815: An Anthology of Changing Ideas (Harrison Charles)(Paperback)

Art in Theory (1648-1815) provides a wide-ranging and comprehensivecollection of documents on the theory of art from the founding ofthe French Academy until the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Like itshighly successful companion volumes, Art in Theory (1815-1900) andArt in Theory (1900-1990), its'

Mathematics Formative Assessment, Volume 2: 50 More Practical Strategies for Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning (Keeley Page D.)(Paperback)

This one-of-a-kind resource helps you build a bridge between your students' initial ideas and correct mathematical thinking. Includes an annotated reference

Statistics Without Mathematics (Bartholomew David J.)(Paperback)

This is a book about the ideas that drive statistics. It is an ideal primer for students who need an introduction to the concepts of statistics without the added confusion of technical jargon and mathematical language. It introduces the intuitive thinking behind standard procedures, explores the

Positive Psychology in Business: 101 Workplace Ideas and Applications (Lewis Sarah)(Paperback)

This accessible book draws together key ideas and techniques for applying concepts drawn from positive psychology and strengths-based management in workplace settings. It illuminates the application of various positive psychology approaches in a wide range of different workplace settings and

Commutative Algebra: With a View Toward Algebraic Geometry (Eisenbud David)(Paperback)

Commutative Algebra is best understood with knowledge of the geometric ideas that have played a great role in its formation, in short, with a view towards algebraic geometry. This book will appeal to readers from beginners to advanced students of commutative algebra or algebraic geometry. To help

Understanding Mathematics for Young Children: A Guide for Teachers of Children 3-7 (Haylock Derek)(Paperback)

Having a deep understanding of the mathematical ideas and concepts taught in the classroom is vital as a nursery or primary school teacher. In order for children to truly grasp these concepts, trainee teachers need to be aware of how they come to interpret and understand them. Now into its Fifth

1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think (Arp Robert)(Pevná vazba)

An elegant addition to the successful '1001' series--a comprehensive, chronological guide to the most important thoughts from the finest minds of the past 3,000 years. 1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think is a comprehensive guide to the most interesting and imaginative thoughts from the finest

Covid-19 Conspiracy Theories: Qanon, 5g, the New World Order and Other Viral Ideas (Bodner John)(Paperback)

As the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) spread around the world, so did theories, stories, and conspiracy beliefs about it. These theories infected communities from the halls of Congress to Facebook groups, spreading quickly in newspapers, on various social media and between friends. They spurred

Adventures in Authentic Learning: 21 Step-By-Step Projects from an Edtech Coach (Harrington Kristin)(Paperback)

This insider's guide from a seasoned technology coach provides classroom teachers with ideas and strategies to help students develop real-world projects to support authentic learning. Not every teacher has a dedicated coach who can support them in the classroom. Even those who do can benefit from

Understanding Modern Warfare (Jordan David)(Paperback)

Understanding Modern Warfare has established itself as the leading introduction to the issues, ideas, concepts and context necessary to understand the theory and conduct of warfare in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It is an invaluable text for military professionals and students of

Computational Propaganda: Political Parties, Politicians, and Political Manipulation on Social Media (Woolley Samuel C.)(Paperback)

Social media platforms do not just circulate political ideas, they support manipulative disinformation campaigns. While some of these disinformation campaigns are carried out directly by individuals, most are waged by software, commonly known as bots, programmed to perform simple, repetitive,

Underground Cities: New Frontiers in Urban Living (Endicott John)(Paperback)

This book explores how new ideas and technologies can help to make our increasingly dense, climate-stressed cities both more resilient and more of a pleasure to live in. While it sets out practical design approaches, Underground Cities is not a technical manual. Designed for everyone with an

Sex in an Old Regime City: Young Workers and Intimacy in France, 1660-1789 (Hardwick Julie)(Pevná vazba)

Our ideas about the long histories of young couples' relationships and women's efforts to manage their reproductive health are often premised on the notion of a powerful sexual double standard. In Sex in an Old Regime City, Julie Hardwick offers a major reframing of the history of young people's

Ben Nicholson: Writings and Ideas (Beard Lee)(Pevná vazba)

Featuring reproductions of key works and selected letters, Ben Nicholson: Writings and Ideas is an invaluable resource to all those interested in the work of this key British artist and the period in which he

Art in Theory 1900 - 2000: An Anthology of Changing Ideas (Harrison Charles)(Paperback)

This popular anthology of twentieth-century art theoretical texts has now been expanded to take account of new research, and to include significant contributions to art theory from the 1990s. New edition of this popular anthology of twentieth-century art-theoretical texts. Now updated to include

Rel: A Book of Ideas (Puglisi Christian F.)(Pevná vazba)

Written as a series of interconnected essays--with recipes--Rel provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a top chef, and the opportunity to learn the language of one of the world's most pioneering and acclaimed restaurants. Chef Christian F. Puglisi opened restaurant Rel in 2010 on a rough,

The Really Useful Physical Education Book: Learning and teaching across the 11-16 age range (Stidder Gary)(Paperback)

The Really Useful Physical Education Book offers support, guidance and practical ideas for effective, innovative and imaginative physical education lessons. Underpinned by easy-to-understand theory, this second edition is fully updated in line with the National Curriculum for Physical Education at

Practical Ideas for Teaching Primary Science: Inspiring Learning and Enjoyment (Loxley Peter)(Paperback)

Practical Ideas for Teaching Primary Science is a fun and interactive guide which supports teachers to design and deliver enjoyable science lessons. Peter Loxley explores different scientific topics - from growing plants and nutrition to forces and magnetism - with an emphasis on story-telling and

Carrot City: Creating Places for Urban Agriculture (Gorgolewski Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Carrot City is a collection of ideas, both conceptual and realized, that use design to enable sustainable food production, helping to reintroduce urban agriculture to our cities. Focusing on the need and desire to grow food within the city to supply food from local sources, the contributions of

Werner Herzog: Ecstatic Truth and Other Useless Conquests (Hegnsvad Kristoffer)(Pevná vazba)

Werner Herzog came to fame in the 1970s as the European new wave explored new cinematic ideas. With films like Signs of Life (1968); Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972); The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974); and Fitzcarraldo (1982), Herzog became the subject of public debate, particularly due to his

Essentials of Political Ideas: For a Level (Heywood Andrew)(Paperback)

This new introduction to political ideas, from best-selling author Andrew Heywood, is written specifically for the new A-Level syllabus in Political Ideas and covers all topics in the Edexcel and AQA specifications. It sets ideas and thinkers in context and is packed with features to aid learning

An Introduction to Psychodynamic Counselling (Spurling Laurence)(Paperback)

This engaging and accessible text explores the key assumptions, main theoretical ideas and principles of practice behind psychodynamic counselling. Looking at evidence-based practice, supervision, and the different stages of counselling, this new edition continues to be a valuable text for

Psychology for Teachers (Castle Paul)(Paperback)

How can ideas and concepts from psychology be applied smartly to the classroom to meet the needs of different learners? Supported by research and an awareness of the factors underpinning high-quality teaching, this book encourages teachers, and those training to teach, to examine their own methods

Medard Boss and the Promise of Therapy - The Beginnings of Daseinsanalysis (Groth Miles)(Paperback / softback)

This book reacquaints counselors, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists practicing today with the ideas of this remarkable figure in the history of twentieth-century clinical psychology. It presents an appreciation of Boss the man as essential for understanding what psychotherapy has become and

Next Steps with Academic Conversations: New Ideas for Improving Learning Through Classroom Talk (Zwiers Jeff)(Paperback)

Jeff Zwiers, an educational researcher at Stanford University, has spent the last 15 years analyzing classroom conversations to see how they can be better used and improved in classroom settings. Teachers who have worked with him report significant growth in students' engagement, content learning,

Imagining Difference: Legend, Curse, and Spectacle in a Canadian Mining Town (Robertson Leslie)(Paperback)

Imagining Difference is an ethnography about historical and contemporary ideas of human difference expressed by residents of Fernie, BC - a coal-mining town transforming into an international ski resort. Focusing on diverse experiences of people from the European diaspora, Robertson analyzes

Insights in Space - How to Use Clean Space to Solve Problems, Generate Ideas and Spark Creativity (Lawley James)(Paperback / softback)

The Soldier and the State: The Theory and Politics of Civil-Military Relations (Huntington Samuel P.)(Paperback)

In a classic work, Samuel P. Huntington challenges most of the old assumptions and ideas on the role of the military in society. Stressing the value of the military outlook for American national policy, Huntington has performed the distinctive task of developing a general theory of civil-military

A Toolkit for Creative Teaching in Post-Compulsory Education (Eastwood Linda)(Paperback)

Are you looking for ways to encourage learners to think more creatively? Do you need ideas for fun and engaging activities for individuals and groups? Would you like a practical step-by-step guide written by practitioners 'for' practitioners? YES? Then this is the book for you This is the

Garden Design - A Book of Ideas (Howcroft Heidi)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive sourcebook of the best contemporary ideas for garden owners, architects and

Magic and Alchemy (Place Robert Michael)(Pevná vazba)

The word 'magic' evokes many ideas, from a stage magician performing illusions to the pyrotechnics of witches and wizards depicted in movies and on television. But there is a more practical definition of magic--the attempt to affect the real world, one's self, or other people by tapping into mental

The Art of the Wedding: Invitations, Flowers, Decor, Table Settings, and Cakes for a Memorable Celebrati on (Relais &. Chteaux North America)(Pevná vazba)

Inspiring ideas for hosting a spectacular wedding from the experts of Relais & Ch teaux, the world's finest hotel and restaurant association. Whether intimate or grand in scale, every couple wants to create a memorable wedding that feels personal and completely unique to them. The enchanting

Childhood Illnesses and Immunizations: Anthroposophic Ideas to Ensure the Wellbeing of Our Children in This Digital Age (Rentea Ross)(Paperback)

Based on the authors' many years of medical experience in the 'trenches,' this book offers new ways of looking at the complex topic of childhood illnesses and immunizations. Essential information is presented from an anthroposophic point of view: ∞ Childhood Illnesses: their fundamental

The Primary Stem Ideas Book: Engaging Classroom Activities Combining Mathematics, Science and D&t (Flinn Elizabeth)(Paperback)

The Primary STEM Ideas Book is designed to promote the integrated teaching of STEM in the primary classroom by providing teachers with lesson ideas for investigations and projects. The statutory requirements of the National Curriculum for science, mathematics and design and technology are

Building a New New World: Amerikanizm in Russian Architecture (Cohen Jean-Louis)(Paperback)

An essential exploration of how Russian ideas about the United States shaped architecture and urban design from the czarist era to the fall of the U.S.S.R. Idealized representations of America, as both an aspiration and a menace, played an important role in shaping Russian architecture and urban

Systematic Theology, Volume 3 (Tillich Paul)(Paperback)

In this volume, the third and last of his Systematic Theology, Paul Tillich sets forth his ideas of the meaning of human life, the doctrine of the Spirit and the church, the trinitarian symbols, the relation of history to the Kingdom of God, and the eschatological symbols. He handles this subject

Traveling with the Atom: A Scientific Guide to Europe and Beyond (Rodgers Glen E.)(Paperback)

The atomic concept is perhaps one of the most significant and enduring ideas in the history of humankind and to truly appreciate the labour that the great minds of the age expended upon atomic theory one can scarcely do better than trace their footsteps throughout Europe and across the globe. From

Big Ideas in Primary Mathematics (Newell Robert)(Paperback)

This book explains 'big ideas' in mathematics in simple terms supported by classroom examples to show how they can be applied in primary schools to enable learning. Carefully linked to the National Curriculum, it covers all the major concepts so trainees can develop their own mathematical subject

The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe (Porges Stephen W.)(Paperback)

Since publication of that book, Stephen Porges has been urged to make these ideas more accessible and The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory is the result. Constructs and concepts embedded in polyvagal theory are explained conversationally in The Pocket Guide and there is an introductory chapter

This Is Play: Environments and Interactions That Engage Infants and Toddlers (Luckenbill Julia)(Paperback)

Use this information and ideas in this practical book to become more intentional in your interactions with and curriculum decisions for infants, toddlers, and

A Child's Work: Freedom and Guidance in Froebel's Educational Theory and Practise (Liebschner Joachim)(Paperback)

'This book considers Friedrich Froebel's work and ideas in the light of the continuing debate over methods of primary education, raising the old conflict between child-centred and traditional education; concern about the role of teacher in the classroom; and the renewed challenge of 'play' as a

Caught Falling: The Confluence of Contact Improvisation, Nancy Stark Smith, and Other Moving Ideas (Koteen David)(Paperback)

The inside-out of dancer/Contact Quarterly editor Nancy Stark Smith's life as seen through the kaleidoscope of her thirty-six year involvement with Contact Improvisation. The book includes Q&As between the authors tracing the history of the dance form; photos of dancing and living; life stories;

The Cambridge Companion to the Stoics (Inwood Brad)(Paperback)

This volume offers an odyssey through the ideas of the Stoics in three ways: through the historical trajectory of the school itself and its influence; the recovery of the history of Stoic thought; and finally, the ongoing confrontation with Stoicism. The study demonstrates how Stoicism refines

21st Century C (Klemens Ben)(Paperback)

Throw out your old ideas about C and get to know a programming language that's substantially outgrown its origins. With this revised edition of 21st Century C, you'll discover up-to-date techniques missing from other C tutorials, whether you're new to the language or just getting reacquainted. C

The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching: What Every K-12 Coach and School Leader Needs to Know (Sweeney Diane)(Paperback)

Insights, ideas, and inspiration to keep student learning at the center of instructional coaching Student-Centered Coaching is an evidence-based model of professional learning that focuses on student outcomes. Grounded in the latest research and over ten years of field experience, The Essential

Dream Businesses: Live and work on your own terms - Courier magazine

Discover some of the most inspiring business, shops, and hospitality ideas changing the face of entrepreneurship. Discover outstanding businesses and the unique entrepreneurs who have brought them to life, from local Mescal producers to global food influencers. Dream Businesses showcases a diverse

The Story of Co2: Big Ideas for a Small Molecule (Ozin Geoffrey)(Pevná vazba)

The climate crisis requires that we drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions across all sectors of society. The Story of CO2 contributes to this vital conversation by highlighting the cutting-edge science and emerging technologies - a number of which are already commercially available - that can

Forces of Destiny: Psychoanalysis and Human Idiom (Bollas Christopher)(Paperback)

Christopher Bollas is one of the most expressive and eloquent exponents of the ideas, meanings and experience of psychoanalysis currently writing. He has a real gift for taking the reader into the fine texture of the psychoanalytic process. Forces of Destiny examines and reflects on one of the most

Tapestry Design Basics and Beyond: Planning and Weaving with Confidence (McClure Scanlin Tommye)(Spiral)

Once ideas and images come to mind, the next step in weaving your tapestry--interpreting these into effective compositions--may be challenging. Learn here, in ways that relate specifically to tapestry art, the design basics you need to make your best work. Renowned master weaver Scanlin offers more

Parametric Design for Architecture (Jabi Wassim)(Paperback)

Architects use computer-aided tools to help them visualize their ideas and build models of their designs. However, the majority of these models are built in such a way that it makes them difficult to modify interactively. Parametric design software addresses this problem by allowing architects to

The Art of Command: Military Leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell (Laver Harry S.)(Paperback)

What essential leadership lessons do we learn by distilling the actions and ideas of great military commanders such as George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Colin Powell? That is the fundamental question underlying The Art of Command: Military Leadership from George Washington to Colin

Human Action: A Treatise on Economics (Mises Ludwig Von)(Boxed Set)

In Human Action, Mises starts from the ideas set forth in his Theory and History that all actions and decisions are based on human needs, wants, and desires and continues deeper and further to explain how studying this human action is not only a legitimate science (praxeology) but how that science

Critical Realism for Health and Illness Research: A Practical Introduction (Alderson Priscilla)(Paperback)

Critical realism, as a toolkit of practical ideas, helps researchers to extend and clarify their analyses. It resolves problems arising from splits between different research approaches, builds on the strengths of different methods and overcomes their individual limitations. This original text

Bumper Book of Phonics Fun (Wernham Sara)(Paperback)

The Bumper Book of Phonics Fun is a bumper resource packed full of ideas and activities designed to support the teaching of letter sounds in a fun, multisensory way. Never run out of teaching ideas for your pre-schoolers again with this book by your side. Children can learn their letter sounds

Ideas for a Pure Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy - First Book: General Introduction to Pure Phenomenology (Husserl Edmund)(Paperback / softback)

When Fish Fly: Lessons for Creating a Vital and Energized Workplace from the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market (Yokoyama John)(Pevná vazba)

'You can energize your people and delight your customers by modeling the fabulous ideas that come from the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market.' -- Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager In this revealing business advice book, the magic of the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market proves

Gifted Young Children: A Guide For Teachers and Parents (Porter Louise)(Paperback / softback)

Praise for the first edition: ... a wealth of creative ideas and practical advice for developing the talents of this under-served population. Her humour and candor, compassion and insight will endear her work to readers internationally. - Joan Franklin Smutny, Director, Center for Gifted,

Innovation in Real Places: Strategies for Prosperity in an Unforgiving World (Breznitz Dan)(Pevná vazba)

A challenge to prevailing ideas about innovation and a guide to identifying the best growth strategy for your community. Across the world, cities and regions have wasted trillions of dollars on blindly copying the Silicon Valley model of growth creation. Since the early years of the information

Conservation: A People Centred Approach (Gilbert Francis)(Paperback)

This primer provides an introduction to the ideas of modern conservation biology, and the issues that constrain us from achieving sustainability. Opening with a consideration of ecology and conservation as a science, and the notion of different processes happening at different scales, the primer

Free World - Art and Thought in the Cold War (Menand Louis)(Pevná vazba)

The Cold War was not just a contest of power. It was also about ideas, in the broadest sense - economic and political, artistic and

Powerful Pedagogy - Teach Better Quicker (Powley Ruth)(Paperback / softback)

How can we teach better quicker? In Powerful Pedagogy, Ruth Powley, Love Learning Ideas blogger and experienced teacher and school leader, debunks teaching and learning myths and shows how the more we know about pedagogy, the more able we are to make informed and efficient choices about our

Where's the Math?: Books, Games, and Routines to Spark Children's Thinking (Hynes-Berry Mary)(Paperback)

Engaging ideas and activities to develop children's mathematical thinking by solving problems from real life and their favorite children's

Effective Differentiation: A Training Guide to Empower Teachers and Enable Learners with Send and Specific Learning Difficulties (Gray Abigail)(Paperback)

Packed full of prompts, activities and practical ideas, this accessible and realistic guide provides teachers with a rich portfolio of strategies to ensure inclusion, and promote the learning of Special Educational Needs (SEN) pupils in the mainstream classroom.Unpacking SEN, demystifying jargon,

Architecture Today - Pools

This book offers ideas, inspiration and advice through the most recent projects of 30 of the most relevant architects and landscape designers of the world. Over 500 inviting color photos illustrate the many options from infinity-edge pools to attractive garden pools. Valuable advice is included on

Teaching Design and Technology Creatively (Benson Clare)(Paperback)

Packed full of practical ideas, Teaching Design and Technology Creatively is a stimulating source of guidance for busy trainee and practising teachers. Grounded in the latest research, it offers a wealth of suggestions to foster creative development in D&T and supports teachers in providing their

Student-Centered Coaching from a Distance: Coaching Moves for Virtual, Hybrid, and In-Person Classrooms (Sweeney Diane)(Paperback)

Ideas and inspiration to keep student learning at the center of instructional coaching--no matter where it occurs The guidance in this book will ensure we continue to focus on deeply knowing our students, having a coherent and focused curriculum, and coaching from a place of formative assessment