This book is based on the belief that deep subject knowledge of language & literature provides a foundation for effective teaching & learning. It provides a comprehensive guide to the range of genres & characteristic features of English language fiction written for children. It will help readers to: o develop their understanding of literature within social cultural & political reading practices o extend their knowledge of language features & conventions of different genres o develop skills in analytical & critical reading. The scope of the first edition has been expanded from solely fiction to cover a range of contemporary literature including poetry plays & picture books. The case study material investigative activities & practical exercises promote an active approach to learning. The second edition focuses on a range of fiction relevant to the National Curriculum for England & the National Literacy Strategy. It provides examples from a range of world literature written in English. Examples from work in translation are also included. It also addresses the requirements of the primary curriculum for ITT English. This book is essential reading for student teachers on PGCE & undergraduate teacher education courses & for teachers undertaking CPD in English literacy or childrens literature. It provides useful support material for language coordinators SCITT coordinators & literacy consultants. ...

Ken & Ching have transformed the way we cook & eat Chinese food. In this exciting new book & TV series they journey through China on a culinary & cultural odyssey to find the old the new & the unexpected. Chinas emergence as one of the worlds most influential cultures has ignited our interest in this enigmatic country but Ken & Ching also have their own quests to explore. They arrive in Beijing to explore the influences of the West on traditional Imperial cuisine & talk to cutting-edge chefs about their take on Peking Duck. They cook with local families en route to discover the influence of Buddhism on vegetarian food & whether the Chinese did actually invent tortellini in remote Kashgar before travelling to Sichuan Province Chinas gastronomic capital. But this is more than a culinary journey this is a homecoming for Ken & Ching & they make their own pilgrimages to Guangdong & Fujian to discover their personal & culinary roots. Ching admires Kens experience & knowledge while Ken respects Chings modern influences. Together they bring a unique & authoritative perspective on Chinese food that will surprise & inform. ...

This book uses the paradigm of the child as a problem solver to examine various theories of cognitive development. * Provides balanced coverage of a broad range of contemporary theories. * Focuses on collaborative tasks which are carried out with other children or adults. * Asks whether social interaction is the key to improvement in problem solving skills or whether it is the skills & abilities that the child brings to the task that are paramount. * Draws on a wide range of research including the authors own research into dyadic problem solving. ...

Within the pages of Exploring Greenland author Jim Gregson shares narratives of adventures & experiences lived in the impressive landscapes of the great Arctic wilderness. This is a land where areas still exist unvisited by humans & where the cycle of the seasons has revolved through aeons unobserved. The Arctic along with other polar regions is under threat from climate change. This stunning book beautifully illustrated with over 100 colour photographs shows unequivocally what a precious wilderness the world could lose if the trends in global warming continue unabated. Alongside a rich & throught provoking text the images captured here are a treasure chest of environmental jewels. If rare places like these are despoiled or lost it wont just be the wildlife which suffers; the world will be a poorer place for all of mankind. Jim Gregson has made many expeditions to Greenland making many first ascents of unclimbed peaks & ranking amongst Britains most experienced Arctic mountaineers. His message in Exploring Greenland is one of conservation & in these pages he shows us what we should strive to protect. Open these pages not to read tales of conquest but rather to learn of congress with the wild world. ...

This engaging guide book paints a comprehensive picture of Essex; bringing the reader on an exploratory journey from Brightlingsea to Wivenhoe whilst uncovering the secrets & history this fine county has to offer. The prime glory of Essex has to be its marvellous maritime heritage. As its rivers were the major routes for early exploration & trade most of the towns & villages grew up along their banks. This book follows all of the major rivers from their sources to the sea. From the Colne Valley to golden Saffron Walden the book features historic castles great abbeys stately homes windmills churches by-ways & oysters. Serving as both an inspiring guide & a lasting souvenir this book is richly illustrated with the authors photographs bringing historical Essex to life. ...

Ordinary theology' characterizes the reflective God-talk of the great majority of churchgoers & others who remain largely untouched by the assumptions concepts & arguments that academic theology takes for granted. Jeff Astley coined the phrase in his innovative study Ordinary Theology: Looking Listening & Learning in Theology arguing that 'speaking statistically ordinary theology is the theology of God's Church'.A number of scholars have responded to this & related conceptualizations exploring their theological implications. Other researchers have adopted the perspective in examining a range of Church practices & contexts of Christian discipleship using the tools of empirical study. Ordinary theology research has proved to be key in uncovering people's everyday lay theology or ordinary dogmatics. Exploring Ordinary Theology presents fresh contributions from a wide range of authors who address the theological empirical & practical

Dimensions of this central feature of ordinary Christian existence & the life of the Church.

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This accessible & focused text for early childhood studies & early years students takes the reader through a detailed exploration of the nature of play. It begins by examining definitions of play & supports students to understand some of the key concepts of play. It goes on to consider the benefits of play creativity & risk & the contexts for play. The final section considers children's rights & the adult role in the facilitation of play. Interactive activities & theory focus features are included throughout helping students to arrive at an understanding of their own practice in relation to play. ...

Exploring Public Relations is the definitive academic text on Public Relations. The first edition which published in 2006 has sold in its thousands & is now essential reading on courses in PR at undergraduate & postgraduate level. This second edition continues to provide a critical analysis of the subject & a sophisticated blend of theory with real life &

Includes:: many case studies activity exercises discussion questions & full colour photographs to illustrate the discussions in the text. There is also updated coverage on globalisation media relations & a new chapter on celebrity to engage students of this exciting subject with the thought processes behind some of the latest PR stunts.

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We listened to what teachers liked about Exploring Science textbooks & made them even more accessible * Active Teach lets teachers swiftly find & display any page from the Active Book (a digital version of the Pupils' Book) on a whiteboard to make lessons interactive & focus pupils' attention. * Links instantly to inspiring digital resources! * Each page of the Active Book is linked to a host of engaging interactive resources that enhance teaching & learning including a bank of clips from popular BBC science programmes! ...