Mr John Finney's Books

Music Education in England, 1950–2010

The Child-Centred Progressive Tradition

By: Mr John Finney

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Music Education in England, 1950–2010

The Child-Centred Progressive Tradition

By: Mr John Finney

John Finney examines the child-centred progressive tradition to create a fresh way of evaluating ideas and practices that have evolved since 1950, that have shaped the lives of music teachers and their pupils, and that have now become disfigured, residual and altogether lost in the light of social, cultural and political change. The book is a critique of the present situation with an intention to expose the dangers in our current pursuit of future gains that are thought to serve the making and sustaining of the social order. The project draws in major debates of the period, along with their protagonists, counter-pointed by the voices of teachers and pupils. At the same time, the structuring voices of policy and governance become ever louder as we reach the present time. Finney presents a compelling, analytical account through a series of six episodes, each seeking to capture the spirit and fervour characteristic of a particular phase within the period studied. In the concluding chapter the narrative developed is reviewed. From this the idea of music education as an ethical pursuit is proposed. Finney argues that classroom relationships can be thought of as playfully dialogic, where teacher and pupil remain curious, and where there is serious attention to what is to be taught and why. This will always need to be negotiated, with the expressed and inferred needs of children working together to find a critical approach to what is being learnt. Finney's book provides fresh inspiration for practitioners and new challenges for researchers, and as such is a landmark in the field of arts and music education.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409494209

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9781409494201

House on Fire

Revival Begins in the House

By: Mr. Antonio Baldovinos,Christelle Baldovinos

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House on Fire

Revival Begins in the House

By: Mr. Antonio Baldovinos,Christelle Baldovinos

The Next Great Awakening Begins With Your Family! If you are waiting for the great move of God that will powerfully transform your church, city, and nation... look no further than your family. Many think that the secret to changing the world is a revived church. This sounds like a huge task for people—like you—who...

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246

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Destiny Image Publishers

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0768406803

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9780768406801

The East African Revival

History and Legacies

By: Mr Kevin Ward,Ms Emma Wild-Wood

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The East African Revival

History and Legacies

By: Mr Kevin Ward,Ms Emma Wild-Wood

From the 1930s the East African Revival influenced Christian expression in East Central Africa and around the globe. This book analyses influences upon the movement and changes wrought by it in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania and Congo, highlighting its impact on spirituality, political discourse and culture. A variety of scholarly approaches to a complex and changing phenomenon are juxtaposed with the narration of personal stories of testimony, vital to spirituality and expression of the revival, which give a sense of the dynamism of the movement. Those yet unacquainted with the revival will find a helpful introduction to its history. Those more familiar with the movement will discover new perspectives on its influence.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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140948176X

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9781409481768

Wayfinding

The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World

By: M. R. O'Connor

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Wayfinding

The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World

By: M. R. O'Connor

At once far flung and intimate, a fascinating look at how finding our way make us human. "A marvel of storytelling." —Kirkus (Starred Review) In this compelling narrative, O'Connor seeks out neuroscientists, anthropologists and master navigators to understand how navigation ultimately gave us our humanity. Biologists have been trying to solve the mystery of how organisms have the ability to migrate and orient with such precision—especially since our own adventurous ancestors spread across the world without maps or instruments. O'Connor goes to the Arctic, the Australian bush and the South Pacific to talk to masters of their environment who seek to preserve their traditions at a time when anyone can use a GPS to navigate. O’Connor explores the neurological basis of spatial orientation within the hippocampus. Without it, people inhabit a dream state, becoming amnesiacs incapable of finding their way, recalling the past, or imagining the future. Studies have shown that the more we exercise our cognitive mapping skills, the greater the grey matter and health of our hippocampus. O'Connor talks to scientists studying how atrophy in the hippocampus is associated with afflictions such as impaired memory, dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, depression and PTSD. Wayfinding is a captivating book that charts how our species' profound capacity for exploration, memory and storytelling results in topophilia, the love of place. "O'Connor talked to just the right people in just the right places, and her narrative is a marvel of storytelling on its own merits, erudite but lightly worn. There are many reasons why people should make efforts to improve their geographical literacy, and O'Connor hits on many in this excellent book—devouring it makes for a good start." —Kirkus Reviews

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Macmillan + ORM

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1250200237

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9781250200235

The London Cabbie's Quiz Book

Pit your wits against the World's toughest taxi test

By: Mr. Ian Beetlestone

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The London Cabbie's Quiz Book

Pit your wits against the World's toughest taxi test

By: Mr. Ian Beetlestone

Pay a visit to London and a black mini cab will probably be one the first things you will see. The London taxi drivers are almost as famous as the black cabs in which they drive, this is mainly due to their in-depth knowledge of London and ability in taking their occupants to their desired destination amid the congestion and the chaos that you often find when travelling through London’s streets. London taxi drivers go through stringent training to obtain their licence, they need to pass “The Knowledge”, a test which is amongst the hardest to pass in the world, and has been described as ‘like having an atlas of London implanted into your brain’. The test requires you to master no fewer than 320 basic routes, all of the 25,000 streets that are scattered within the basic routes and approximately 20,000 landmarks and places of public interest that are located within a six-mile radius of Charing Cross. This book breaks the test down into a series of head-scratching questions and features enough trivia about the capital to surprise even born and bred Londoners. It’s the perfect gift for anyone who thinks they know London inside-out, or wants to learn more!

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195

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White Lion Publishing

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0711251053

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9780711251052

Sampling and Monitoring in Crop Protection

The Theoretical Basis for Developing Practical Decision Guides

By: M. R. Binns,J. P. Nyrop,W. van der Werf,Wopke Werf

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Sampling and Monitoring in Crop Protection

The Theoretical Basis for Developing Practical Decision Guides

By: M. R. Binns,J. P. Nyrop,W. van der Werf,Wopke Werf

This book covers the statistical concepts of sampling in agricultural pest management. These can be summarised as how to obtain sample data from the field and how to use the data in decision-making. Options may include introducing natural enemies, spraying with pesticide, or adopting a wait-and-see approach. Some prior knowledge of pests and how they interact with crops is required of the reader, but only minimal mathematical background is assumed. Worked examples using the mathematical software program Mathcad are also included.

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300

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CABI

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ISBN 10

0851999190

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9780851999197

80 Not Out: My Favourite Cricket Memories

A Life in Cricket

By: Dickie Bird,Mr H D Bird

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80 Not Out: My Favourite Cricket Memories

A Life in Cricket

By: Dickie Bird,Mr H D Bird

Hardly a week goes by without Dickie Bird visiting a county or Test match arena where he can keep up to date with all that is happening in the cricket world, while at the same time taking the opportunity to reflect, in the company of old friends and acquaintances, on his own colourful contribution to the sport that lasted for over half a century. Dickie remains the most famous umpire of them all and is still highly respected throughout the world. A lovable eccentric with a joyful sense of fun, he decided, as he approached his eightieth birthday, to recall the highlights of his life in cricket, while also providing an illuminating insight into what he has been up to since his retirement.

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426

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Hodder & Stoughton

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1444769626

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9781444769623

Book's by Mr John Finney

Music Education in England, 1950–2010

Music Education in England, 1950–2010

House on Fire

House on Fire

The East African Revival

The East African Revival

Wayfinding

Wayfinding

The London Cabbie's Quiz Book

The London Cabbie's Quiz Book

Sampling and Monitoring in Crop Protection

Sampling and Monitoring in Crop Protection

80 Not Out: My Favourite Cricket Memories

80 Not Out: My Favourite Cricket Memories

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