From Reader to Reading Teacher is a self-contained, student-centered methods text that connects reading theory to practical classroom activities. The book begins by leading teachers to explore their beliefs and assumptions about the nature of reading and to analyse their own personal reading strateg[...]

Helps students to develop fluency and accuracy in academic reading. This title includes practice exercises helping students to understand the purpose and nature of different texts, master vocabulary for academic and professional success, and learn how to access information in the media and on the In[...]

"Now in its third edition, Peace Education provides a comprehensive approach to educating for a just and sustainable future. It begins with religious and historical trends that have molded our understanding of "peace" and then presents a variety of ways to practice Peace Education in schools and com[...]

his is another colourful, action-packed Victorian detective novel about the exploits of agent Mary Quinn. At a young age, Mary Quinn is rescued from the gallows and taken to Miss Scrimshaw's Academy for Girls. The school turns out to be a front for a private detective agency. At age 17, Mary takes o[...]

Information literacy assessment applies to a number of contexts in the higher education arena: institutional curricula, information literacy programmes, information literacy courses, course-integrated information literacy instruction, and stand-alone information literacy workshops and online tutoria[...]

A three-level program that helps middle-and-high school English learners reach personal and academic goals through integrated skills instruction. It lets students develop authentic communication skills through motivating themes and topics from content areas such as math, science, social studies, and[...]

This work explores the economic lives of gays and lesbians in the United States. It debunks common stereotypical ideas about gay privilege, income and consumer behaviour. By studying the ends and means of gay life from an economic perspective, the author disproves the assumption that gay men and les[...]

Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care, 8th Edition, is the leading resource for collaborative, interprofessional critical care of newborns. Co-authored by physicians and nurses, it offers concise, comprehensive coverage with a unique multidisciplinary approach and real-world per[...]