A guide for primary English teachers and teacher trainers. It provides chapters on areas such as testing and assessment, parental involvement and using multimedia, plus practical advice and suggestions on choosing materials, managing the classroom and using resources effectively.[...]

Whether they see themselves as King of the Wild Things or protector of Toto, children live in a world filled with animals--both real and imaginary. From Black Beauty to Barney, animal characters romp through children's books, cartoons, videos, and computer games. As Gail Melson tells us, more than t[...]

When Rob Haynes, the charismatic leader of the senior class, turns Simon Glass, the school nerd, into Prince Charming, his actions lead to unexpected violence. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.[...]

""Peasants under Siege" is the most nuanced and multifaceted analysis of this topic to date. It will become an instant classic in East European studies. Kligman and Verdery never take the easy way out or smooth over complexity. Their empirical account of Romanian collectivization offers unparalleled[...]

In this text the core beliefs of Wicca and the significance of the eight Wiccan festivals are examined. Points are examined such as what the festivals mark and how they relate to traditional spiritual beliefs and to our lives today, as well as the way in which the festivals are celebrated.[...]

Open a book and let the celebration begin! Treat your kids to fun in learning with this festive series on holidays and celebrations. Each book teaches diversity and culture by discussing the holiday's origin, rituals, customs, foods, decorations, and more. With simple writing supported by vivid, ful[...]

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics and behavior of manatees.

This volume explores the relationship between "race", gender and policy to develop an important and original argument about social welfare and racial formation in the late 20th century. The book presents an analysis of the issue of "ethnic minority" women in professional social work in Britain.[...]