‘Action research and Early Years practices go together, as naturally as the new day rising. This book is a celebration of new days. Early Years research is a practice for creative thinking for new tomorrows; the book shows us how to do this, and is to be commended for anyone who wishes to find innovative ways to think and act for all new beginnings.’ -Jean McNiff, Professor of Educational Research, York St John University Where do you start with a research project? How do you choose a good question? What are tutors looking for in an outstanding project? This book will help you answer all of the above and that is just the beginning. With examples of real research projects from students just like you, it takes you through each step of the process including: Choosing your question and approach Making sure your research is ethical Gathering and analysing data Reaching conclusions Putting your findings into practice. After each example the authors provide commentary on what made each project so good, or what needed more work, helping you see what a good project really looks like. Suitable for anyone tackling a research project as part of the Early Years course, at foundation or degree level, this book will help you make sure your project is interesting, relevant and impacts on your practice.
This is the first publication to cover the great conflicts, that have taken place on Yorkshire soil, from the Battle of Brunnanburgh in 937AD to the Battle of Towton in 1461. The reader is given an appreciation of why battles took place, the nature of the opponents and the lie of the land. The reader is then taken back to the site today and guided around the battlefield, where they can appreciate some of the decisive moments of each battle. Helpful information is provided to readers, such as where to walk and where to view, as well as public transport and opening times (where appropriate). This book features the sites of Brunnanburgh (1319), Boroughbridge (1322), Byland (1322), Wakefield (1460) and Towton (1461). This is a book ideal for those who want to discover more about Yorkshire's past. Author Graham Bell was born an only child in 1955. His interest in history began at the age of sixteen while studying for his history examinations, he eventually went on to study History and English at the University of Sheffield and Kings College, London. His interest in history led him to write articles for the Battlefields Trust and also saw him appear as a contestant on Mastermind, his chosen subject being the life of Edward IV. Graham is currently employed at the Post Office and and lives in Sheffield. Why not visit our website on: www.yorkshire-web.co.uk/localbooks/
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Maiden's Voyage; perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Catherine Cookson. 'Goodwin is a master of her craft. The perfect book for a cold winter's evening' Lancashire Evening Post 'Goodwin is a fabulous writer' Worcester Evening News 'A vibrant page-turner with entrancing characters' Margaret Dickinson 'Rosie writes such heartwarming sagas' Lyn Andrews 1874. Growing up in extreme poverty in London, Pearl thinks life can get no worse. But when her parents discover there's yet another baby on the way, they have to tighten the belt even further. Pearl's mother decides to send her and her younger sister Eliza to the workhouse, where they are forced into a new life of hardship and struggle. Pearl's hopes are raised when the workhouse offers the sisters a new life in Canada and they board an orphan ship transporting unwanted children across the seas. Pearl hopes their luck has finally changed when she and Eliza are hired by the kindly Mrs Forbes to work in her grand house together. But when Pearl meets their mistress's bullying son Monty he reveals he will stop at nothing to make her life a misery. Will Pearl ever find the home she so craves?
Welcome to the world of Sublin. This is the fifth and final book of the fantasy series. Six years have passed since the events of the last part of Awake. Nate is broken and dejected. The undertaking of his quest proved too much for him, and any glimmer of hope he might have had, disappeared. Existing only as a shell of his former self, he stands to take on his final underground fight to the death. It was then a familiar face appears and Nate is once again drawn back into the last final stand against the Creators. Old friends and new heroes join forces to stand together and end the enduring threat. It will be a journey that will take them through all three worlds and beyond. New places will be discovered, new nemeses battled, and there’s no place left to hide. It’s now or never … to win or lose.
This compelling novel of suspense is an intriguing new departure for much-loved saga writer Rosie Harris. Maureen Flynn is a woman with a secret. Sixteen years earlier, when she was a schoolgirl, something terrible happened to her. But the perpetrators of the shocking crime went unpunished. Maureen and her family left town, the affair was hushed up, and Maureen carved a new life for herself. Until now. A bitter rejection revives Maureen’s long-suppressed memories, causing her to embark on a terrible quest for vengeance. Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Ruth Morgan and her team are baffled by a string of murders that have taken place in their quiet little town. In the past few weeks, four successful men in their mid-thirties have been stabbed to death, their corpses brutally defiled. It’s up to Ruth to find the link between the victims – and hunt down a ruthless killer before it’s too late.
A POWERFUL SAGA SET IN LIVERPOOL. She fell in love - he broke her heart Young Megan Williams has come to Liverpool in search of work and a fresh start. She soon joins her father at Walker's Shipping Company where his co-driver Robert Field takes a great interest in her. But she has fallen deeply in love with dashing Miles Walker and does all she can to discourage Robert. Then, one fateful day, Megan's world falls apart when her younger sister is killed in a tragic accident. Distraught, Megan is also faced with shocking revelations about Miles, which force her to realise he's not the man she thought he was. Heartbroken, but determined to get on with her life, Megan starts up her own business, but will she ever love again...?
Widowed after fifty years of marriage, Betty has put all thought of romance behind her. Or has she ...? Newly widowed after fifty years of marriage, Betty Wilson is determined to remain in the home she has lived in the whole of her married life and retain her independence. Deciding she doesn’t need anyone to look after her, she won’t even accept help from loyal family friend Peter Brown. But it’s not always easy to cope when one is growing older. From errant hedge trimmers to unscrupulous conmen and a car which seems to have a mind of its own, modern life offers unexpected hazards for the unwitting septuagenarian. Will Betty accept the devoted Peter’s help and come to realize what he means to her, before it’s all too late...?
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Maiden's Voyage; perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Catherine Cookson. 'Goodwin is a master of her craft. The perfect book for a cold winter's evening' Lancashire Evening Post 'Goodwin is a fabulous writer' Worcester Evening News 'A vibrant page-turner with entrancing characters' Margaret Dickinson 'Rosie writes such heartwarming sagas' Lyn Andrews 1874. Growing up in extreme poverty in London, Pearl thinks life can get no worse. But when her parents discover there's yet another baby on the way, they have to tighten the belt even further. Pearl's mother decides to send her and her younger sister Eliza to the workhouse, where they are forced into a new life of hardship and struggle. Pearl's hopes are raised when the workhouse offers the sisters a new life in Canada and they board an orphan ship transporting unwanted children across the seas. Pearl hopes their luck has finally changed when she and Eliza are hired by the kindly Mrs Forbes to work in her grand house together. But when Pearl meets their mistress's bullying son Monty he reveals he will stop at nothing to make her life a misery. Will Pearl ever find the home she so craves?
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