Boy choristers have sung the daily liturgy in English cathedrals & collegiate churches for fourteen hundred years. They are treasured as a unique part of our religious & cultural heritage unmatched anywhere else in the world. Yet their history in cathedrals & monasteries in royal & collegiate chapels from the middle ages through the upheavals of the Reformation in Georgian neglect & Victorain revival to their CD-celebrated triumphs of today & the introduction of girls has never before been told. The English Chorister" with its vivid sometimes bizarre sometimes hilarious detail will interest musicologists church historians & a wide general readership." ...

This popular history of the English Civil War tells the story of the bloody conflict between Oliver Cromwell & Charles I from the perspectives of those involved. The compelling narrative draws on new sources such as letters memoirs ballads & plays to bring to life the Roundheads & Cavaliers the foot soldiers war widows & witchfinders of one of the most significant turning points in British history culminating in Oliver Cromwell's triumph & the execution of Charles I. By blending the political & the personal Diane Purkiss illuminates both the ideologies behind the English Civil War & the fears of those who fought in it; the men who were destroyed by the conflict & those such as Oliver Cromwell who were defined by it. ...

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about the English Countryside" explores the flora & fauna customs & traditions that give the English countryside its unique charm & special identity. From the standing stones & carvings of our ancestors to the modern farming methods & woodland management of today discover hundreds of fascinating facts about rural Engl&. Brief accessible & entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing & extraordinary facts series presents interesting surprising & little-known facts & stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform absorb & entertain in equal measure." ...

In English Decoration London-based architectural & interior designer Ben Pentreath presents a major new survey of the best of the English style. Eighteen homes many of which have never been previously photographed provide the source material for his wide-ranging investigation of this classic look. The houses include Bens own homes in London & West Dorset alongside those of Earls & artists writers & architects book designers & gardeners. The book is arranged room by room & Entrance Halls Living Rooms Kitchens & Dining Rooms Bedrooms & Bathrooms are considered in turn together with simple Rooms of Utility & spectacular Rooms of Display. The book begins with an essay on the English style in decoration & ends with a style directory helping you to achieve the look wherever you live. ...

There are not many countries where the traditional dances songs & music of the past have become so successfully integrated into modern everyday life as they have in Engl&. This book tells the uninitiated where they may see folk dancing in England & how they may join in if they wish. The history & evolution of the dances that have survived & their regional variations are described & an attempt is made to explain the origins & meanings for example the handkerchiefs & bells in the morris dance & the lock of swords in the sword dance & what difference there may be between English & Scottish country dancing. The book also covers such well-known folk-dance celebrations as the Padstow & Minehead hobby horse dances & the Helston Furry Dance. ...

Endorsed by ISEB the Pupils Book contains full coverage of all the text types in the ISEB syllabus together with integrated comprehension work. It offers specific exam preparation for the two revised format English papers at 13+ & guidance on tackling CE style questions. It also features practice exam questions. A grammar & punctuaction reference section is included as a discrete section in the endmatter. Higher level sections are included to prepare scholarship candidates offering essential differentiation for teachers with classes of mixed ability. ...

Fully revised & updated this new edition of English for Journalists" is an invaluable guide not only to the basics of English but to those aspects of writing such as reporting speech house style & jargon which are specific to the language of journalism. Written in an accessible style " English for Journalists" covers the fundamentals of grammar the use of spelling punctuation & journalistic writing; with each point illustrated by concise examples. This new edition features a brand new introductory chapter which
Includes:: a discussion as to why "good English" is now such a hotly debated subject; an introduction to the anti-correctness arguments of academics; a look at the increasing informality of journalistic writing in general & in particular the growth of personal columns & other fun features written in a colloquial
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- style; the role of house style; & fully up to date examples of mistakes published by magazines & newspapers. Other chapters include examples of common grammatical errors & how to avoid them; lists of problem words & a discussion of spelling rules; notes on style; & information on reporting speech."


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From a review of the first edition: Ian Eyres tackles every issue of the teacher training curriculum for English making it accessible & easy to underst&. As well as this he offers reflection pieces to check your own understanding! With English exams looming round the corner for my PGCE this book really has been a lifesaver. Wholeheartedly recommended
- Amazon Review English for Primary & Early Years is a comprehensive & essential guide to the structure of English. It draws on the readers own knowledge & understanding of English as the basis for analysis of texts at word sentence & whole text level. The book develops the readers understanding of the linguistic & literary knowledge required by The National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 & 2 & by the National Literacy Strategy. Key concepts such as Standard English approaches to grammar genre clause structure & the role of phonics in reading are addressed in an interactive way which develops the readers skills as an active analyst of English leading to a far deeper understanding than the dos & donts of traditional grammar. The text is fully updated to include the most recent developments in such areas as synthetic & analytic phonics & multimodal texts. An in-depth self-assessment activity is included with the text. This is a set book for the Open University Course Ways of Knowing: language mathematics & science in the early years.
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Comprehensive & practical series offering support for those working towards Qualified Teacher Status breaking down the requirements of QTS into manageable units so that trainees can evaluate & improve their knowledge of each subject. Comprehensive & practical series offering support for those working towards Qualified Teacher Status breaking down the requirements of QTS into manageable units so that trainees can evaluate & improve their knowledge of each subject. ...

The Garden City Movement provided a radical new model for the design & layout of housing at the turn of the nineteenth century & set standards for the twentieth century which were of international significance. The vision of the movements founder Ebenezer Howard drew on many strands of political & utopian thought & initially aimed at addressing the problems of an increasingly urban & dysfunctional society along the peaceful path to real reform. It took only five years from 1898 to 1903 for the idea to take root in the open fields of North Hertfordshire when Earl Grey proclaimed the Letchworth Garden City Estate open. Letchworth was followed by Hampstead Garden Suburb Welwyn Garden City & numerous smaller developments & Garden City ideas informed both inter-war housing policy & New Town planning after the Second World War. Present-day issues such as sustainable development & eco-settlements have their roots in the Garden City. Written by the leading authority in the field this book tells the story of a major development in Englands urban & planning history & provides a timely popular survey of the achievements of the Garden City Movement & the challenge of change. This will not only appeal to planners & conservation professionals but also residents of the garden cities. ...