'The best one-volume history of jazz.' That is how the American Music Guide described the book that Louis Armstrong once said 'held ol' Satch spellbound'. A unique blend of history and criticism, this lively and perceptive book includes chapters on such jazz giants as King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton,[...]

Features units organised clearly into colour spreads. Each unit offers: prior learning points identified at the start so that revision is a continual process; learning objectives identified so it is clear what students need to know; clear explanations covered with examples showing the key techniques[...]

Comprises around 80 worksheets that complement the material covered in the "Year 8 Access Students' book". This title helps less-able students write onto diagrams saving time, and helps them keep their work together as a record of achievement.[...]

This Martin Parr (b.1952) retrospective is rich in the wit and colour for which Parr's work is well known, yet simultaneously offers the first ever serious assessment of the career of this major contemporary photographer. Parr combines an urge to document with an attitude of incisive bemusement by s[...]

This reader provides a critical perspective on work with children and young people at a time of change. Written by experts with a wide range of academic and professional experience, it examines the ways that ideas inform practice, explores recent changes in the organisation of services, especially m[...]

Cases and Materials on International Law is a topical and engaging companion for study; placing international law directly in the context of contemporary debate. It offers broad coverage of international law, and is suitable for use alongside a range of course structures and teaching styles. The boo[...]