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Accountability for After-School Care

Devising Standards and Measuring Adherence to Them

By: Megan K. Beckett,Angela Hawken,Alison Jacknowitz

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Accountability for After-School Care

Devising Standards and Measuring Adherence to Them

By: Megan K. Beckett,Angela Hawken,Alison Jacknowitz

Increasing numbers of children are participating in after-school programs, and with more federal and state funding the number of such programs is likely to grow. This growth has been occurring, however, with little guidance as to what program features or practices might be most helpful in nurturing the educational achievement, emotional development, and health of the children involved. This book helps fill that need for guidance by offering a set of 18 model practices against which after-school programs can be evaluated. The authors provide ways to score adherence to the criteria, from excellent to inadequate; survey forms for collecting the information to assign these grades; and an illustrative application of their approach to a set of real-world after-school programs.

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Rand Corporation

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0833033824

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A Population History of Colonial New South Wales

The Economic Growth of a New Colony

By: Gordon W. Beckett

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A Population History of Colonial New South Wales

The Economic Growth of a New Colony

By: Gordon W. Beckett

In this 10th volume of the economic history of colonial NSW, the matter of population growth is reviewed, with population gains coming from favorable economic drivers and economic cycles, exploration, immigration, natural increase and British investment. The historical approach to Statistical Data gathering, its origins and reliability, is outlined as are the statistics used and their interpretation. The early musters (of convicts) is discussed together with commentary on the supporting datas derived from the numbers of convicts 'on the store'. With the Aboriginal economy outperforming the white colony from 1788 to the early 1820s, the operation of the Aboriginal economy is also discussed and the circumstances of its depopulation. Adding to the population history is a statement that traditional reporting of the history is: *Britain settled the continent for ;'strategic' advantages and to find a source of raw materials for its industries, as well as being an outlet for its trading and a takeover of local resources under its expanding economic system. *Economic development took place in their new colony, beneficial mainly to British interests including, industry, trade, insurance and investment. As important as trade and investment became to the new colony, the main aspect of the population history is the transfer of human capital in the form of over 160,000 convicted persons under a transportation program from the United Kingdom.

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Trafford Publishing

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1466991852

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A British Profession of Arms

The Politics of Command in the Late Victorian Army

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

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A British Profession of Arms

The Politics of Command in the Late Victorian Army

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

“You offer yourself to be slain,” General Sir John Hackett once observed, remarking on the military profession. “This is the essence of being a soldier.” For this reason as much as any other, the British army has invariably been seen as standing apart from other professions—and sometimes from society as a whole. A British Profession of Arms effectively counters this view. In this definitive study of the late Victorian army, distinguished scholar Ian F. W. Beckett finds that the British soldier, like any other professional, was motivated by considerations of material reward and career advancement. Within the context of debates about both the evolution of Victorian professions and the nature of military professionalism, Beckett considers the late Victorian officer corps as a case study for weighing distinctions between the British soldier and his civilian counterparts. Beckett examines the role of personality, politics, and patronage in the selection and promotion of officers. He looks, too, at the internal and external influences that extended from the press and public opinion to the rivalry of the so-called rings of adherents of major figures such as Garnet Wolseley and Frederick Roberts. In particular, he considers these processes at play in high command in the Second Afghan War (1878–81), the Anglo-Zulu War (1879), and the South African War (1899–1902). Based on more than thirty years of research into surviving official, semiofficial, and private correspondence, Beckett’s work offers an intimate and occasionally amusing picture of what might affect an officer’s career: wealth, wives, and family status; promotion boards and strategic preferences; performance in the field and diplomatic outcomes. It is a remarkable depiction of the British profession of arms, unparalleled in breadth, depth, and detail.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806162023

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Essential Theory for Social Work Practice

By: Chris Beckett

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Essential Theory for Social Work Practice

By: Chris Beckett

`I can say without equivocation this text is without doubt the best book about social work I have read. Chris Beckett explores the purpose, values activities and theories of social work in an ever-changing social context that is clearly identified and examined' - Stephanie Petrie, University of Liverpool Every day social workers face decisions that will significantly impact others' lives, and it is essential that these practical assessments are supported by a sound understanding of social work theory. In this innovative and highly accessible textbook Chris Beckett explains how an understanding of these theoretical issues can improve the knowledge and skills base of professional practice. Essential Theory for Social Work Practice is an engaging and readable text, with a distinctively realistic and honest approach to the realities of everyday practice. Framed in a comprehensive and logical structure: - Part 1 establishes what social workers do and the tools they need - Part 2 considers how to assess, handle, and support change in others - Part 3 explores the wide range of roles that social workers must fulfil - Part 4 strengthens these links between theory and practice. Exercises, case examples, chapter summaries, and practice notes are used to great effect in each chapter, enabling students to apply theory to practice as they progress through the book. The book is an invaluable core text for all undergraduate social work students, and offers excellent support for practitioners in their every day practice.

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1446223434

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The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards 1998

By: James Beckett

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The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards 1998

By: James Beckett

Fans of the national pastime make this a national bestseller every year--all year. More than 290,000 prices are listed by the world's leading expert on card collecting. Photos throughout.

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House of Collectibles

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0676600506

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WikiLeaks

News in the Networked Era

By: Charlie Beckett

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WikiLeaks

News in the Networked Era

By: Charlie Beckett

WikiLeaks is the most challenging journalistic phenomenon to have emerged in the digital era. It has provoked anger and enthusiasm in equal measure, from across the political and journalistic spectrum. WikiLeaks poses a series of questions to the status quo in politics, journalism and to the ways we understand political communication. It has compromised the foreign policy operations of the most powerful state in the world, broken stories comparable to great historic scoops like the Pentagon Papers, and caused the mighty international news organizations to collaborate with this tiny editorial outfit. Yet it may also be on the verge of extinction. This is the first book to examine WikiLeaks fully and critically and its place in the contemporary news environment. The authors combine inside knowledge with the latest media research and analysis to argue that the significance of Wikileaks is that it is part of the shift in the nature of news to a network system that is contestable and unstable. Welcome to Wiki World and a new age of uncertainty.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0745661920

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9780745661926

Supervision

A guide for the helping professions

By: Chris Beckett

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Supervision

A guide for the helping professions

By: Chris Beckett

Supervising work that takes place outside your view is a challenge, as is making the best use of the supervision you receive.This guide aims to help both supervisors and supervisees use supervision to maximise learning, and to support best practice.

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1529743451

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Blair Inc - The Power, The Money, The Scandals

By: Francis Beckett, David Hencke & Nick Kochan

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Blair Inc - The Power, The Money, The Scandals

By: Francis Beckett, David Hencke & Nick Kochan

THE STORY BEGINS ON 27 JUNE 2007. THAT WAS THE DAY TONY BLAIR OFFICIALLY RESIGNED AS PRIME MINISTER, WAS APPOINTED MIDDLE EAST PEACE ENVOY, AND SET ABOUT MAKING HIMSELF SERIOUSLY RICH. Since leaving office in 2007, the empire of Tony Blair has grown exponentially. As a businessman he has been unprecedentedly successful for a former public servant, with a large property portfolio and an estimated £80 million of earnings accrued in just a few short years. But how has he managed to achieve this? Being an ex-Prime Minister comes with certain advantages, and besides his excellent state pension and twenty-four-hour security team, Blair enjoys the best contacts that money can buy – as do those willing to pay him for access to those contacts. Consequently, Tony Blair Associates' clients can be found around the world, and include the controversial presidents of Kazakhstan and Burma. There is also Blair's role as special envoy in the Middle East. While his record as a peacemaker is in doubt, the position has brought him into contact with a variety of oil-rich potentates in the region who now number among his most profitable clients. Blair Inc.: The Wars, the Money, the Scandals takes a close look at the complex financial structures in Blair's world. From the many layers of tax liability to the multiple conflicts of interest produced by his increasing web of relationships, this book exposes the private dealings of this very public figure.

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Kings Road Publishing

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1786062216

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Deployment Experiences of Guard and Reserve Families

Implications for Support and Retention

By: Laura Werber,Margaret C. Harrell,Danielle M. Varda,Kimberly Curry Hall,Megan K. Beckett

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Deployment Experiences of Guard and Reserve Families

Implications for Support and Retention

By: Laura Werber,Margaret C. Harrell,Danielle M. Varda,Kimberly Curry Hall,Megan K. Beckett

Use of the Reserve Component has steadily increased since the 1990s, but little research has focused on how deployment affects guard and reserve families. This monograph presents the results of interviews with reserve component personnel and spouses, focusing on their deployment experiences and military career intentions. The authors conclude with suggestions on how the Department of Defense can better support guard and reserve families.

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Rand Corporation

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0833046713

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Clem Attlee

Labour's Great Reformer

By: Francis Beckett

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Clem Attlee

Labour's Great Reformer

By: Francis Beckett

As British prime minister from 1945 to 1951, Clement Attlee built a legacy that includes today’s famous—and controversial—National Health Service, yet he is often remembered as a rather dull political figure. Rejecting Winston Churchill’s jibe that Attlee was a “modest little man with plenty to be modest about,” this biography makes the case that his reputation as Britain’s greatest reforming prime minister is fully deserved. Building on his earlier work on Attlee and including new research and stories, many of which are published here for the first time, Francis Beckett highlights Attlee’s relevance for a new generation. A poet and dreamer, Attlee led a remarkable political life that saw, among other challenges, the beginning of the Cold War. Ultimately, this perceptive biography demonstrates that Attlee’s ideas have never been more relevant.

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Haus Publishing

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1910376213

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The Official Price Guide to Football Cards, 1998

By: James Beckett

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The Official Price Guide to Football Cards, 1998

By: James Beckett

THE OFFICIAL BECKETT SOURCEBOOK, WITH MORE THAN 70,000 PRICES LISTED! COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE. Complete listings from 1948 to 1998, featuring prices for full sets and individual cards: (set in two columns) ACTION PACKED BOWMAN BOWMAN'S BEST CE PRESIDENT'S RESERVE CLASSIC NFL EXPERIENCE COLLECTOR'S CHOICE COLLECTOR'S EDGE EXCALIBUR FINEST FLAIR FLEER GAMEDAY LEAF PACIFIC PACIFIC CROWN ROYALE PACIFIC PRISM PHILADELPHIA GUM PINNACLE PLAYOFF PLAYOFF CONTENDERS PRO LINE PRO LINE DC3 PRO SET SCORE SELECT SKYBOX SKYBOX IMPACT SP SP CHAMPIONSHIP SPx SPORTFLICS STADIUM CLUB SUMMIT TOPPS TOPPS GILT EDGE ULTRA UPPER DECK UPPER DECK SILVER ZENITH WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT. Dr. James Beckett is the leading sports card statistician. CLEAR IDENTIFICATION. Every football card is identified by year, manufacturer, size, format, team, and player. VALUABLE TIPS. Expert advice on buying, selling, caring for, and storing your cards. CONDITION GRADE PRICING. Each listing includes prices for each of the three different condition grades. FULLY ILLUSTRATED.

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0676601081

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9780676601084

Child Poverty in Wales

Exploring the Challenges for Schooling Future Generations

By: Lori Beckett

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Child Poverty in Wales

Exploring the Challenges for Schooling Future Generations

By: Lori Beckett

This edited book is about child poverty in Wales, specifically in a local school-community that identified its causes and effects, the challenges it poses for schooling future generations, and a series of local solutions that personify Wales’s devolved governments’ social democratic social imaginary. These responses all markedly contrast those of conservative UK Westminster governments espousing neoliberal logics for a global economy in consecutive prime ministers’ hallmark policies – Thatcher’s de-industrialisation, Cameron’s austerity, Johnson’s Brexit and Global Britain agenda, Truss’s Net Zero agenda, and Sunak’s new economic agenda in an effort to reunite the Conservative Party and win back public as well as business confidence. These policy agendas are invariably policy failures that play out for children and young people in their lived experiences of poverty and inequalities, and that find expression in social emergencies and humanitarian disasters apropos the cost of living crises, for example, as documented in this volume.

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1837720622

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Labour Rights and the Catholic Church

The International Labour Organisation, the Holy See and Catholic Social Teaching

By: Paul Beckett

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Labour Rights and the Catholic Church

The International Labour Organisation, the Holy See and Catholic Social Teaching

By: Paul Beckett

This book explores the extent of parallelism and cross-influence between Catholic Social Teaching and the work of the world’s oldest human rights institution, the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Sometimes there is a mutual attraction between seeming opposites who in fact share a common goal. This book is about just such an attraction between a secular organisation born of the political desire for peace and justice, and a metaphysical institution much older founded to bring peace and justice on earth. It examines the principles evident in the teachings of the Catholic Church and in the secular philosophy of the ILO; together with the theological basis of the relevant provisions of Catholic Social Teaching and of the socio-political origins and basis of the ILO. The spectrum of labour rights covered in the book extends from the right to press for rights, i.e., collective bargaining, to rights themselves – conditions in work – and on to post-employment rights in the form of social security and pensions. The extent of the parallelism and cross-influence is reviewed from the issue of the Papal Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII Rerum Novarum (1891) and from the founding of the ILO in 1919. This book is intended to appeal to lay, professional and academic alike, and will be of interest to researchers and academics working in the areas of international human rights, theology, comparative philosophy, history and social and political studies. On 4 January 2021 it was granted an Imprimatur by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool, Malcolm P. McMahon O.P., meaning that the Catholic Church is satisfied that the book is free of doctrinal or moral error.

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Routledge

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1000377849

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9781000377842

Values and Ethics in Social Work

By: Chris Beckett,Andrew Maynard,Peter Jordan

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Values and Ethics in Social Work

By: Chris Beckett,Andrew Maynard,Peter Jordan

An awareness of one’s own ethical assumptions and how these inform everyday practice is crucial for all student social workers. Social workers who genuinely wish to do the right thing by their services users have no alternative but to constantly think and rethink the principles and assumptions that inform their actions, and this book supports them on their journey to do just that. This third edition is set out in two parts: Part I deals with broad ideas about values and ethics in general, looking at philosophy, religion and politics, as well as the duty of realism. Part II takes the discussion further, looking at how these general principles are relevant to everyday practice, with chapters on the use and misuse of power, the idea of self-determination, and the challenges of working with people whose experience and outlook are different to one’s own.

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1526413787

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9781526413789

A Nation in Arms

By: Ian F W Beckett

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A Nation in Arms

By: Ian F W Beckett

The Great War was the first conflict to draw men and women into uniform on a massive scale. From a small regular force of barely 250,000, the British Army rapidly expanded into a national force of over five million. A Nation in Arms brings together original research into the impact of the war on the army as an institution, gives a revealing account of those who served in it and offers fascinating insights into its social history during one of the bloodiest wars.

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Pen and Sword

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1783461837

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Teachers and Academic Partners in Urban Schools

Threats to professional practice

By: Lori Beckett

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Teachers and Academic Partners in Urban Schools

Threats to professional practice

By: Lori Beckett

Showing how critical thinking and local democracy can be a spur to very real educational development within schools that are facing severe challenges, this book provides us with one very valuable contemporary resource of hope.' Ian Menter, Professor of Teacher Education, University of Oxford, UK Teachers and Academic Partners in Urban Schools identifies and addresses a major problem for practitioners – teachers, student teachers and teacher educators – working in urban schools burdened by highly restrictive teaching methods and pressures to meet unrealistic benchmarks set by government. In this book, Lori Beckett investigates how to negotiate these tensions and challenges and offers an account of how to elevate practitioners’ professional voice on quality teaching along more democratic lines. The book addresses key issues for teachers in urban schools, such as: fractures in teachers’ professional communities; impacts of imposed marketizing policies and forced performative practices on schools; the complexities of teaching and teachers’ concerns about practice, as well as teaching practitioners’ perception of educational/schools policy. Both academic and teacher partners contribute to the work, showcasing the ways they have engaged with each other in joint work and with local government. Through this, the book supports a professional and politicized dialogue about teaching and teacher education, offering a meaningful account of how to fashion a form of educative schooling for students and families with complex needs. Written by a dynamic and experienced author, this book brings Beckett’s experience to bear on a controversial and complex area – addressing the general trend towards increased regulatory policy in education. It is an essential read for anyone interested in a rich analysis of how practitioners can work to reassert their professional voice and regain control of schools and teacher education, and will also appeal to those interested in the larger project of restoring school democracy.

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Routledge

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1317576799

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9781317576792

Basketball Card Price Guide

By: James Beckett

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Basketball Card Price Guide

By: James Beckett

Dr. James Beckett, the world's leading expert on sports card collecting, slam-dunks the competition with his newly updated guide to collectible basketball cards. Here are complete listings of every card issued from 1948 to 1997, featuring such series as Collector's Choice, Finest, Flair, Fleer, Hoops, Jam Session, Skybox, SP Championship, Stadium Club, Star, Topps, Ultra, and more. Photos throughout.

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House of Collectibles

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0676600832

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9780676600834

Public-Private Partnerships, Capital Infrastructure Project Investments and Infrastructure Finance

Public Policy for the 21st Century

By: Jane Beckett-Camarata

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Public-Private Partnerships, Capital Infrastructure Project Investments and Infrastructure Finance

Public Policy for the 21st Century

By: Jane Beckett-Camarata

Through the introduction of a new lens through which to view infrastructure finance policy, this book analyses the role of Public Private Partnerships within the context of long-term capital investment and improvement planning, and as a critical aspect of effective long-term capital infrastructure finance policy.

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Emerald Group Publishing

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1839096543

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Victorians at War

By: Ian Beckett

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Victorians at War

By: Ian Beckett

Ian Beckett's book is already established as the definitive history of the Victorian army. >

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A&C Black

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185285510X

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A Guide to British Military History

The Subject and the Sources

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

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A Guide to British Military History

The Subject and the Sources

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

What exactly is military history? Forty years ago it meant battles, campaigns, great commanders, drums and trumpets. It was largely the preserve of military professionals and was used to support national history and nationalism. Now, though, the study of war has been transformed by the war and society approach, by the examination of identity, memory and gender, and a less Euro-centric and more global perspective. Generally it is recognised that war and conflict must be integrated into the wider narrative of historical development, and this is why Ian Becketts research guide is such a useful tool for anyone working in this growing field. It introduces students to all the key debates, issues and resources. While European and global perspectives are not neglected, there is an emphasis on the British experience of war since 1500. This survey of British military history will be essential reading and reference for anyone who has a professional or amateur interest in the subject, and it will be a valuable introduction for newcomers to it.

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1473856655

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The Great War

1914-1918

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

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The Great War

1914-1918

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

The course of events of the Great War has been told many times, spurred by an endless desire to understand 'the war to end all wars'. However, this book moves beyond military narrative to offer a much fuller analysis of of the conflict's strategic, political, economic, social and cultural impact. Starting with the context and origins of the war, including assasination, misunderstanding and differing national war aims, it then covers the treacherous course of the conflict and its social consequences for both soldiers and civilians, for science and technology, for national politics and for pan-European revolution. The war left a long-term legacy for victors and vanquished alike. It created new frontiers, changed the balance of power and influenced the arts, national memory and political thought. The reach of this acount is global, showing how a conflict among European powers came to involve their colonial empires, and embraced Japan, China, the Ottoman Empire, Latin America and the United States.

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Routledge

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1317866142

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9781317866145

The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards 1999

By: James Beckett

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The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards 1999

By: James Beckett

The number one recognized source for prices and the most valuable information fro the nation's most trusted expert, this book includes more than 290,000 prices listed. Illustrated throughout.

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House of Collectibles

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0676601383

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Beckett Racing Collectibles and Die-Cast Price Guide

By: Beckett Publications (Firm)

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Beckett Racing Collectibles and Die-Cast Price Guide

By: Beckett Publications (Firm)

Still one of the most comprehensive books on die-cast cars available anywhere, this reference includes up-to-date information on pricing, driver listings, and every racing card ever issued for NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula One, NHRA, and Sprint Cars.

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1930692277

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Riflemen Form

A Study of the Rifle Volunteer Movement 1859-1908

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

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Riflemen Form

A Study of the Rifle Volunteer Movement 1859-1908

By: Ian F. W. Beckett

Lt.-Gen. Sir Garnet Wolseley commented that history would record the formation of the Volunteers Movement as one of the most remarkable events in the century. In this study of the Rifle Volunteer Movement, the author Ian Beckett has drawn from a wide range of primary source material such as official, regimental, local and private repositories. He has been able to put into perspective the Movement within the structure of the Victorian and Edwardian social, political and military affairs from its formation in 1859 to its absorption in the Territorial Force in 1908.

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1844156125

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The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards 2003

By: James Beckett

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The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards 2003

By: James Beckett

Packed with vital information for collectors, this edition lists more than 290,000 prices for individual cards and complete sets in three different grading categories issued from 1948 to the present, and each card is identified by manufacturer, year, size, team, and player. 850 illustrations.

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0609810375

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The Official Beckett Price Guide to Baseball Cards 2008

By: James Beckett

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The Official Beckett Price Guide to Baseball Cards 2008

By: James Beckett

An exhaustive price guide covers all cards issued from 1948 to the present, featuring an inventory checklist, nearly 300,000 prices for individual cards and sets in various grading categories, and helpful tips on buying, selling, and collecting cards.

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In the Light of Christ

Writings in the Western Tradition

By: Lucy Beckett

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In the Light of Christ

Writings in the Western Tradition

By: Lucy Beckett

The good, the true and the beautiful-it is for these that our souls long. Though they reside in unity and perfection in God alone, the written word is one place we can discover glimmers of divine light. The writings of great souls can turn our gaze toward God as he is revealed in Jesus Christ. Even authors who do not know Christ or who reject Christ can still point to him, for anyone who seeks the truth finds it; and any one who turns his back on the truth turns away from a someone whose presence can often be more keenly felt in his absence. In this volume, Lucy Beckett illuminates some of the finest writings in the Western tradition and trains our eye to discover in them the Christian vision of God. She masterfully guides us through Sophocles, Plato, Augustine, Dante, Shakespeare, Dostoyevsky and many others, deftly demonstrating each author's worth as a bearer of truth.

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168149261X

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9781681492612

Teachers and Teacher Unions in a Globalised World

History, theory and policy in Ireland

By: John Carr,Lori Beckett

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History, theory and policy in Ireland

By: John Carr,Lori Beckett

Teachers and Teacher Unions in a Globalised World asks a series of pressing questions of teacher educators, teachers and teacher unions worldwide in this era of global capitalism. As governments around the world support austerity politics in the face of financial meltdowns, social inequalities, terrorist threats, climate catastrophe, wars and mass migrations, the book questions whether practitioners in teaching and teacher education are succumbing to pressures to dismantle their nation-state systems of education. The authors present a clearly argued case in Ireland for teachers and teacher educators organising to realise their moral and social responsibilities of free and fair schooling for all when it is most needed, as well as insisting on policy debates about a free publicly funded school system. At a time when teachers are feeling overwhelmed with workload and frustrated by the visible turning of events away from the historical record, the book emphasises the importance of practitioner research in informing decisions about a strategic and democratic way forward for education around the globe. Teachers and Teacher Unions in a Globalised World will be of great interest to academics and researchers in the field of education, as well as teacher educators, practitioners and policymakers.

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Routledge

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1351970410

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The Official Beckett Price Guide to Baseball Cards 1997

By: James Beckett

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The Official Beckett Price Guide to Baseball Cards 1997

By: James Beckett

The #1 recognized source for prices and the most valuable information from the nation's most trusted expert, The Official 1997 Price Guide to Baseball Vards lists more than 290,000 prices.

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House of Collectibles

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0676600034

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The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards, 1993

By: James Beckett,House of Collectibles

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The Official Price Guide to Baseball Cards, 1993

By: James Beckett,House of Collectibles

A national bestseller every year, this price guide offers the most up-to-date information available on baseball cards dating back to the tobacco cards of the late 1800s. Includes valuable tips on buying, selling, swapping and finding cards, plus new evaluations of prices for thousands of cards as well as advice on preserving the collection. Illustrated.

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House of Collectibles

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0876378815

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Fascist in the Family

The Tragedy of John Beckett M.P.

By: Francis Beckett

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Fascist in the Family

The Tragedy of John Beckett M.P.

By: Francis Beckett

John Beckett was a rising political star. Elected as Labour's youngest M.P. in 1924, he was constantly in the news and tipped for greatness. But ten years later he was propaganda chief for Mosley’s fascists, and one of Britain’s three best known anti-Semites. Yet his mother, whom he loved, was a Jew. Her ancestors were Solomons, Isaacs and Jacobsons, originally from Prussia. He successfully hid his Jewish ancestry all his life – he said his mother’s family were "fisher folk from the east coast." His son, the author of this book, acclaimed political biographer and journalist Francis Beckett, did not discover the truth until John Beckett had been dead for years. He left Mosley and founded the National Socialist League with William Joyce, later Lord Haw Haw, and spent the war years in prison, considered a danger to the war effort. For the rest of his life, and all of Francis Beckett’s childhood, John Beckett and his family were closely watched by the security services. Their devious machinations, traced in records only recently released, damaged chiefly his young family. This is a fascinating and brutally honest account of a troubled man in turbulent times.

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Taylor & Francis

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1317416031

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9781317416036

SuperMedia

Saving Journalism So It Can Save the World

By: Charlie Beckett

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Saving Journalism So It Can Save the World

By: Charlie Beckett

SuperMedia is a lively, engaging, and refreshingly-opinionated text offering informed discussion on the importance and future of liberal journalism as a healthy part of a flourishing society. Examines the profound changes journalism is undergoing for social, economic and technological reasons Explores the potential for a entirely new type of journalism which these changes create, discussing the impact of social networking sites and blogs on traditional journalism, and making the case that journalism could be the catalyst for change needed to solve many of the world’s problems in a controversial manner Written by a first class broadcast journalist, it provides a practical roadmap for identifying the issues and solutions that will ensure an open and reliable news media for generations to come

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John Wiley & Sons

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1444356186

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9781444356182

The British Army and the First World War

By: Ian Beckett,Timothy Bowman,Mark Connelly

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The British Army and the First World War

By: Ian Beckett,Timothy Bowman,Mark Connelly

This is a major new history of the British army during the Great War written by three leading military historians. Ian Beckett, Timothy Bowman and Mark Connelly survey operations on the Western Front and throughout the rest of the world as well as the army's social history, pre-war and wartime planning and strategy, the maintenance of discipline and morale and the lasting legacy of the First World War on the army's development. They assess the strengths and weaknesses of the army between 1914 and 1918, engaging with key debates around the adequacy of British generalship and whether or not there was a significant 'learning curve' in terms of the development of operational art during the course of the war. Their findings show how, despite limitations of initiative and innovation amongst the high command, the British army did succeed in developing the effective combined arms warfare necessary for victory in 1918.

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Cambridge University Press

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1316824543

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9781316824542

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