The hardcover reference titles in the Day by Day series examine the evolution of conflicts and wars in a chronological timeline, from the first skirmish to the last battle--and everything in between. These books are a historical companion to each major war in the nineteenth and twentieth century. Th[...]

Leadership of schools in changing times is fraught with opportunities and challenges. This book considers effective leadership and management of schools from the perspectives of headteachers, teachers, students, ancillaries, governors and parents in a variety of reputationally good schools of differ[...]

"Teachers Matter" offers the most definitive portrait of teachers' lives and work to date. At a time when teaching standards are high on the political and social agenda, the quality and commitment of teaching staff is seen as paramount and they are viewed as pivotal to the economic and social well b[...]

Examines the nature of successful school leadership - what is it, what does it look like in practice and what are the consequences for schools and pupils.[...]

"Setting down her topaz saucer heaped with nectarine jelly, "
"Emptying her blood-red mouth--set in her ice-white face--"
"Teenaged Athena jumped up and shrieked: "
""Kill Kill for me "
"Better to die than live without killing ""
"Who says prayer does no good?"
Christopher Logu[...]

This book concentrates on the 'heart' of teaching - teachers' moral purposes, the nature of care, emotional commitment and motivation that distinguishes the best teaching and the best teachers.[...]

Examines the framework of Weber's analysis of bureaucracy in the light of problems of surveillance, and provides a critique of various other theories on the significance of bureaucracy in the modern world. Dandeker gives particular attention to the role of warfare in the expansion of surveillance.[...]

Offers a practical step by step guide to co-design; an increasingly important consideration for architects as they compete for work. This title shows that co-design is not doomed to either conflict or banality if it is managed correctly. It offers practical advice for implementing consensus design.[...]

How does the built environment affect children - their health, their behaviour, education and development? To support them, what do we need to consider and what do we need to do? Can our surroundings foster environmental and social awareness and responsibility? This book aims to answer these questio[...]

This magnificent compilation celebrates the everyday practice of simple cooking and the enjoyment of eating, two of the greatest pleasures in life. The Canal House series is a seasonal collection of Christopher and Melissa's favourite recipes-home cooking by home cooks for home cooks. All the recipe[...]

A guide to choosing and using tried-and-tested homeopathic remedies for horses and ponies, with treatment guidelines for a wide range of common ailments and first aid applications. The book presents the advantages of using homeopathic remedies while offering an alphabetical listing and description o[...]

»Kasten är tvära och fascinerande, som ett mänskligt kaleidoskop påminnande om Edward Steichens stora projekt "Family of man"«

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»Ettusen ögonblick av vår väld en maffig fotobok och förstås ett stycke fotografisk historia«

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