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a family history

By: Steve Gaunt

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a family history

By: Steve Gaunt

An attempt to build a family history, what to do and what not to do.

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024447222X

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Introduction to TESOL

Becoming a Language Teaching Professional

By: Kate Mastruserio Reynolds,Kenan Dikilitas,Steve Close

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Introduction to TESOL

Becoming a Language Teaching Professional

By: Kate Mastruserio Reynolds,Kenan Dikilitas,Steve Close

A comprehensive introduction to TESOL for new and future teachers of English, offering a full and detailed view of the process of becoming a language teacher Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional presents an expansive and well-balanced view of both the interdisciplinary knowledgebase and professional opportunities in the field of language teaching. Written to help aspiring TESOL educators understand how to begin their careers, this comprehensive textbook covers both the foundational linguistic elements of TESOL as well as the practical pedagogical aspects of the discipline. Written with the needs of the introductory student in mind, this book delves into the essentials of English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching, covering professional organizations, language acquisition theories, instructional practices, professional development, and more. Readers are provided with clear descriptions of recent research and contemporary practices, numerous illustrations and examples highlighting key material, and engaging real-world vignettes from professionals teaching internationally. Offering a coherent overview and contextualized orientation of the field of TESOL, this guide: Discusses the differences in TESOL approaches in international settings Addresses the current state and potential future of TESOL with a view for new developments in teaching pedagogy and language research Explores the history and development of the field, including the political, social, and cultural decisions made about language teaching and learning Describes the specializations, niches, and subfields within the discipline of TESOL Explains what, how and why TESOL educators need a working understanding of linguistics and second language acquisition theories Outlines the scope of the profession and how to engage in professional organizations to grow in expertise Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional is essential reading for students and educators planning to enter this dynamic and rewarding area of language teaching.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119632692

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9781119632696

More Safety and Security at Sports Grounds

By: Jim Chalmers,Steve Frosdick

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More Safety and Security at Sports Grounds

By: Jim Chalmers,Steve Frosdick

This book is a collection of articles and commentaries debating the differences between 'safety' and 'security' and looks at aspects of the football hooliganism problem. It also presents case studies of safety and security at different venues and events, as well as critiquing spectator experiences in different world venues.

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Paragon Publishing

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1907611983

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9781907611988

Don Owen

Notes on a Filmmaker and His Culture

By: Steve Gravestock,Toronto International Film Festival Group

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Don Owen

Notes on a Filmmaker and His Culture

By: Steve Gravestock,Toronto International Film Festival Group

Don Owen, perhaps best known as the director of the seminal 1964 feature Nobody Waved Goodbye, is one of the central figures in the development of English-Canadian cinema. Owen spent much of his career at the National Film Board of Canada, working on both short documentary films, including Runner; Cowboy and Indian; and You Don’t Back Down, and feature-length works such as The Ernie Game (which sparked a scandal in Parliament); the innovative, Godard-influenced short features Notes for a Film about Donna and Gail; and Ladies and Gentlemen—Mr. Leonard Cohen, a portrait of the poet co-directed with Donald Brittain. In Don Owen: Notes on a Filmmaker and His Culture, the first book-length treatment of themes and motifs in Owen’s work, Steve Gravestock situates Owen within a cultural context while focusing on the development of the English-Canadian film industry in the 1960s and beyond. The book also features interviews with Owen and many of his principal collaborators. Published by the Toronto International Film Festival and distributed in Canada by Wilfrid Laurier University Press. Distributed outside Canada by Indiana University Press.

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Indiana University Press

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0968913245

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9780968913246

Learning

A Behavioral, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Synthesis

By: Jerome Frieman,Steve Reilly

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Learning

A Behavioral, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Synthesis

By: Jerome Frieman,Steve Reilly

Learning: A Behavioral, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Synthesis by Jerome Frieman and Steve Reilly provides an integrated account of the psychological processes involved in learning and conditioning and their influence on human behavior. With a skillful blend of behavioral, cognitive, and evolutionary themes, the text explores various types of learning as adaptive specialization that evolved through natural selection. Robust pedagogy and relevant examples bring concepts to life in this unique and accessible approach to the field.

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SAGE Publications

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1483359220

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9781483359229

Baby Names

Thousands of Names and Their Meanings

By: Nick Harrison,Steve Miller

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Baby Names

Thousands of Names and Their Meanings

By: Nick Harrison,Steve Miller

To help you in the wonderful and important task of naming your child, Baby Names provides a comprehensive listing of great choices for any boy or girl—from Aaron to Zuwena—with plenty of variety in between. In addition to its extensive list of names, this book also includes… Origins and meanings of a wide selection of names Ideas for creating a name specifically suited for your child Some of the greatest Bible names found in Scripture Alternative spellings and variations of popular names Things to avoid when naming your baby Helpful sidebars highlighting accomplishments of famous Christians Baby Names will be an invaluable resource in your family for one of the most cherished decisions you’ll ever make as a parent!

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Whitaker House

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1603745203

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9781603745208

Holden vs Ford Commemorative Edition

By: Steve Bedwell

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Holden vs Ford Commemorative Edition

By: Steve Bedwell

Celebrates Australia's greatest automotive rivalry. Holden versus Ford, Ford versus Holden, Red versus Blue, Blue versus Red. Even the order in which you say these two precious words marks you for life as to which side of the white line you drive on. Going straight to the heart of what it means to be Australian, this book is a must-have addition to any Ford or Holden lover's bookshelf. Loyalty, faith, competition and love is expressed through two brands of motor car. Never before has this nation-dividing topic been faced head on, and written about in such a detailed and humorous way. Holden vs Ford: Commemorative Edition includes a comprehensive list of all the Ford and Holden models released since the beginning of the twentieth century to the mid-1980s. It covers everything from the panel van craze during the 1970s to the Great Race at Philip Island, Mt Panorama and the glory days of other Ford versus Holden racing victories. With over 300 photos and great design! Holden v Ford is a full-throttle car book and the perfect Father s Day gift book.

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Simon and Schuster

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1923009508

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9781923009509

Introduction to Education Studies

By: Steve Bartlett,Diana Burton

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Introduction to Education Studies

By: Steve Bartlett,Diana Burton

Introduction to Education Studies is established as the key text for undergraduate students of education studies as well as for practitioners embarking on a higher degree. The book provides a thorough grounding for students new to the subject without assuming a substantial prior knowledge of the area. It also takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of education, drawing on the authors' extensive experience of teaching and course development at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. This updated edition includes new sections on " the nature and purposes of education " research in education " ideologies and the curriculum " lifelong learning " comparative education " social and psychological explanations for pupil/student achievement " policy developments in education This highly popular, accessibly written text is essential reading for students on education studies courses. `The authors have provided an important resource for student study in education. Importantly, it reinforces the necessity of a multi-disciplinary approach to the understanding of contested educational process and practices in a contemporary context' - Dave Trotman, Escalate

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1848600976

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9781848600973

Beginning Psychology

By: Malcolm Hardy,Steve Heyes

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Beginning Psychology

By: Malcolm Hardy,Steve Heyes

This standard introductory text offers students a complete and accessible introduction to the central elements of psychology.

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0198328214

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Trump Studies

An Intellectual Guide to Why Citizens Vote Against Their Interests

By: Tara Brabazon,Steve Redhead,Runyararo S. Chivaura

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Trump Studies

An Intellectual Guide to Why Citizens Vote Against Their Interests

By: Tara Brabazon,Steve Redhead,Runyararo S. Chivaura

This book addresses the seismic political events of Donald Trump's presidency and the British vote to leave the EU. It explores why citizens vote against their own best interests, and demonstrates the role and value of universities in a time when evidence, expertise and facts often dissolve into opinion, emotion and fake news.

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Emerald Group Publishing

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1787697819

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The Big 50: New York Rangers

The Men and Moments that Made the New York Rangers

By: Steve Zipay,Pete Stemkowski

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The Big 50: New York Rangers

The Men and Moments that Made the New York Rangers

By: Steve Zipay,Pete Stemkowski

The Big 50: New York Rangers is a lively, comprehensive look at the 50 men and moments that made the Rangers the Rangers. Experienced sportswriter Steve Zipay recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. This collection brilliantly brings to life the team's remarkable story, from its Original Six roots to stars like Mark Messier and Henrik Lundqvist, to the team's unforgettable 1994 Stanley Cup win.

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Triumph Books

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1641253460

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9781641253468

More Trouble with Maths

A Complete Manual to Identifying and Diagnosing Mathematical Difficulties

By: Steve Chinn

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More Trouble with Maths

A Complete Manual to Identifying and Diagnosing Mathematical Difficulties

By: Steve Chinn

More Trouble with Maths acknowledges that there are many reasons why children and adults are unable to function mathematically. Difficulties include problems with rote learning basic facts and procedures, debilitating anxiety, poor working and short-term memories and mathematics vocabulary. Central to this new edition is a range of standardised tests and diagnostic activities, including a 15 minute test of basic mathematics, a thinking style test, tests of basic fact retrieval and maths anxiety. Guiding the reader in the interpretation of tests, this new edition shows how identifying the barriers to learning is the first step in a programme of intervention. Written in an engaging and user-friendly style, Steve Chinn draws on his extensive experience and expertise to: show how to consider and appraise the many factors relating to mathematical learning difficulties explain how these factors can be investigated explore their impact on learning mathematics. Emphasising the need for a clinical approach when assessing individuals, this book shows how diagnosis and assessment can become integrated into everyday teaching. This highly practical and relevant resource is a crucial resource for anyone who wants to accurately and effectively identify the depth and nature of mathematical learning difficulties and dyscalculia.

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Routledge

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1317285093

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Rangers

Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from New York Rangers History

By: Steve Zipay

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: New York Rangers

Heart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from New York Rangers History

By: Steve Zipay

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly includes the best and worst teams and players of all time, the most clutch performances and performers, the biggest choke jobs and chokers, great comebacks and blown leads, plus overrated and underrated players and coaches. What Is a Rangers game like? Steve Zipay knows...

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1572439653

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9781572439658

Doctor Who: The Shadow In The Glass

By: Justin Richards,Steve Cole

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Doctor Who: The Shadow In The Glass

By: Justin Richards,Steve Cole

When a squadron of RAF Hurricanes shoots down an unidentified aircraft over Turelhampton, the village is immediately evacuated. But why is the village still guarded by troops in 2001? When a television documentary crew break through the cordon looking for a story, they find they've recorded more than they'd bargained for. Caught up in both a deadly conspiracy and a historical mystery, retired Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart calls upon his old friend the Doctor. Half-glimpsed demons watch from the shadows as the Doctor and the Brigadier travel back in time to discover the last, and deadliest, secret of the Second World War. An adventure set partly in the Second World War, featuring the Sixth Doctor as played by Colin Baker and Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart.

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Random House

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1473530121

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9781473530126

More Human

Designing a World Where People Come First

By: Steve Hilton,Scott Bade,Jason Bade

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More Human

Designing a World Where People Come First

By: Steve Hilton,Scott Bade,Jason Bade

People feel angry and let down by their leaders, as well as by the institutions that dominate their lives: political parties, government bureaucracy, and corporations. Yet the cause of this malaise, according to political -- advisor -- turned -- tech -- CEO Steve Hilton, is not being addressed by politicians on the left or the right. Hilton argues that much of our daily experience -- from the food we eat, to the governments we elect, to the economy on which our wealth depends, to the way we care for our health and well -- being -- has become too big, too bureaucratic, and too distant from the human scale. More Human sets out a radical manifesto for change, aimed at the root causes of our problems rather than just the symptoms. Whether it's using the latest advances in neuroscience to inform the fight against poverty and inequality, or applying lessons from America's most radical schools to transform our children's education, this book is an agenda for rethinking and redesigning the outdated systems and structures of our politics, government, economy, and society to make them more suited to the way we want to live our lives today. To make them more human.

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PublicAffairs

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1610396537

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9781610396530

British Writers and the Approach of World War II

By: Steve Ellis

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British Writers and the Approach of World War II

By: Steve Ellis

This book considers the literary construction of what E. M. Forster calls 'the 1939 State', namely the anticipation of the Second World War between the Munich crisis of 1938 and the end of the Phoney War in the spring of 1940. Steve Ellis investigates not only myriad responses to the imminent war but also various peace aims and plans for post-war reconstruction outlined by such writers as T. S. Eliot, H. G. Wells, J. B. Priestley, George Orwell, E. M. Forster and Leonard and Virginia Woolf. He argues that the work of these writers is illuminated by the anxious tenor of this period. The result is a novel study of the 'long 1939', which transforms readers' understanding of the literary history of the eve-of-war era.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107054583

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9781107054585

Safety Crimes

By: Steve Tombs,Dave Whyte

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Safety Crimes

By: Steve Tombs,Dave Whyte

Every year in the UK, hundreds of workers are killed just doing their jobs, thousands more die of illnesses caused by their work and tens of thousands suffer major injuries such as amputations, loss of sight, serious burns, and so on. Worldwide, two million people are killed by work each year. Yet with the exception of high profile cases such as the gas leak at Bhopal, India, which killed tens of thousands, this crime wave fails to attract the interest of the politicians, the media or - least forgiveably of all - the knowledge industry of criminology. This book is concerned with crimes against worker and public safety, providing an account and analysis of this increasingly important field, and setting this within the broader context of corporate and white-collar crime. It uses case studies and original analyses of official data to illustrate key points and themes, drawing upon both well known and high profile instances of safety crimes as well the mass of ubiquitous 'mundane' or 'routine' deaths and injuries. Thus the book examines how much safety crime is there, how are such offences rendered invisible, and how can their extent be unearthed accurately? Throughout the book the authors analyse the social, legal and political processes that ensure that safety crimes remain subject to under-enforcement and under-criminalisation. This analysis identifies key moments in the historical development of criminal law and regulation, and assesses the prospects for criminalising safety crimes in the context of contemporary neo-liberal regulatory policies. The theoretical and political justifications for dominant approaches to the regulation and sanctioning of safety criminals are subject to critique in order to develop alternative, more effective, means of criminalisation and punishment. The book concludes with an original analysis of safety crimes that allows us to understand the complexities of the conditions of their production, and develop a more realistic appraisal of the prospects for their amelioration.

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Willan

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1134023030

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9781134023035

The Pinch

A Novel

By: Steve Stern

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The Pinch

A Novel

By: Steve Stern

The last Jewish tenant on North Main Street in Memphis, Lenny Sklarew, makes the startling discovery that he's a character in a book about his neighborhood, and the stories he finds within the book transform both himself and the fate of the Pinch.

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Macmillan

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1555977154

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9781555977153

Practical Rock Mechanics

By: Steve Hencher

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Practical Rock Mechanics

By: Steve Hencher

This text provides an introduction for graduate students, as well as engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers. It is also relevant to those working in nuclear waste disposal and oil and gas production. The early chapters deal with fundamental mechanics and physics as they apply to rock masses. It provides an introduction to the geological processes that give rise to the nature of rock masses and control their mechanical behavior. It discusses stresses in the earth's crust and explains methods of measurement and prediction.

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CRC Press

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1482217279

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9781482217278

Mathematics for Dyslexics and Dyscalculics

A Teaching Handbook

By: Steve Chinn,Richard Edmund Ashcroft

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Mathematics for Dyslexics and Dyscalculics

A Teaching Handbook

By: Steve Chinn,Richard Edmund Ashcroft

A seminal handbook in the field for more than 20 years, this new and updated edition of Mathematics for Dyslexicsand Dyscalculics contains the latest research and best practices for helping learners with numerical and mathematical difficulties. Provides a complete overview of theory and research in the fields of dyslexia and dyscalculia, along with detailed yet pragmatic methods to apply in the classroom Contains enhanced coverage of place value and the role of the decimal point, why fractions can challenge a developed logic for arithmetic, and the complexity of time along with new material on addressing anxiety, fear, motivation, and resilience in the classroom; and links to new resources including standardized tests and recommended reading lists Written by two mathematics teachers with 50 years of teaching experience between them, much of it in specialist settings for students with specific learning difficulties Offers effective teaching strategies for learners of all ages in a structured but accessible format

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119159989

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9781119159988

Reflective Teaching in Primary Schools

By: Andrew Pollard,Dominic Wyse,Ayshea Craig,Caroline Daly,Sinead Harmey,Louise Hayward,Steve Higgins,Amanda McCrory,Sarah Seleznyov

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Reflective Teaching in Primary Schools

By: Andrew Pollard,Dominic Wyse,Ayshea Craig,Caroline Daly,Sinead Harmey,Louise Hayward,Steve Higgins,Amanda McCrory,Sarah Seleznyov

The book you can trust to guide you through your teaching career, as the expert authors share tried and tested techniques in primary settings. Dominic Wyse, with Andrew Pollard, have worked with top practitioners from around the UK, to create a text that is both cohesive and that continues to evolve to meet the needs of today's primary school teachers. This book uniquely provides two levels of support: - practical, evidence-based guidance on key classroom issues, such as relationships, behaviour, curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment - evidence-informed 'principles' and 'concepts' to help you continue developing your skills New to this edition: - More case studies and research summaries based on teaching in the primary school than ever before - New reflective activities and guidance on key readings at the end of each chapter - Updates to reflect recent changes in curriculum and assessment across the UK reflectiveteaching.co.uk provides a treasure trove of additional support.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350263664

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9781350263666

So You Think You're a New York Rangers Fan?

Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards

By: Steve Zipay

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So You Think You're a New York Rangers Fan?

Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards

By: Steve Zipay

So You Think You’re a New York Rangers Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Rangers hockey. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively more difficult questions in each new section. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the great Rangers players and coaches of the past and present, from Mark Messier to Wayne Gretzky, Rod Gilbert, Bryan Hextall, Vic Hadfield, “Gump” Worsley, Ron Greschner, Andy Bathgate, Jean Ratelle, Eddie Giacomin, Adam Graves, Brad Park, Jaromir Jagr, Mike Richter, Brian Leetch, Henrik Lundqvist, and so many more. Some of the many questions that this book answers include: • Who was the first draftee to actually play for the Blueshirts? • The current Madison Square Garden hosted the first Rangers game on February 18, 1968. Did the Blueshirts win? Who’d they play? • When was the only time an opposing goalie was robustly cheered from the opening faceoff to the end of the game? • Who was the first player of Chinese descent to play in the NHL when he debuted for the Rangers in 1947? • Which unlikely Ranger ended the longest shootout in NHL history? This book makes the perfect gift for any fan of the Blueshirts!

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Simon and Schuster

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1683580796

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9781683580799

If... Stands Up

By: Steve Bell

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If... Stands Up

By: Steve Bell

A new satirical extravaganza from one of Britain’s best-loved political cartoonists Steve Bell’s If… cartoon strip in the Guardian attracted generations of loyal readers. If… Stands Up is his hilarious commentary on our current political madness. Unmissable highlights include a Jubilee fly-past over Buckingham Palace by Boris Johnson’s bottom. Liz Truss taking back control of her own eyeballs. A dead-horse race between zombie "Treeza" May and pink-rubber fiend David Cameron, towing his bijou shepherd’s hut. Rishi Sunak flogging the skeletal remains of Margaret Thatcher. Donald Trump with a golden toilet seat brain. And Keir Starmer, aka Keeves the butler, assuring the toffs that "the below-stairs movement is realigning its values with those of the British people." If… Stands Up also keeps a gimlet eye on Charles and the Royals. Bell draws an unforgettable picture of a nation that has left reality behind. Why did the chlorinated chicken cross the Atlantic? Who needs hell when you have the Conservative Party? Might the Labour leadership simply be robots in disguise? In a world of war and chauvinism, Bell picks himself up and goes in search of a new source of laughs. In this, if nothing else, Westminster politics rarely disappoints.

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Verso Books

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1804298832

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9781804298831

Quota Quickies

By: Steve Chibnall

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Quota Quickies

By: Steve Chibnall

This book, the first of two volumes, will provide a major new history of the British B film, tracing the development of the low-budget supporting feature from the 1927 Films Act (which introduced a quota system for the distribution and exhibition of indigenous product) to the age of television, when B film producers channelled their energies into making TV programmes. Along the way, the authors will address leading producers and studios, B film stars, distributors, the genres and themes that tended to dominate B film production (comedy, horror, crime and fantasy). 'Quota Quickies' will include a case study of the B films of Michael Powell. The authors' argument is that the B film was hugely important in British cinema history in offering an opportunity for British actors and technicians to develop their careers, and that the films themselves provided an outlet for the exploration of peculiarly British cultural concerns in an industry traditionally dominated by Hollywood output. They also contend that some of the films stand up well to contemporary viewing and are deserving of critical re-evaluation.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1838717714

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9781838717711

O BRAVE ‘NEW NORMAL’ WORLD: Living with Coronavirus

BOOK TWO

By: Steve Gleadhill

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O BRAVE ‘NEW NORMAL’ WORLD: Living with Coronavirus

BOOK TWO

By: Steve Gleadhill

The pandemic unleashed a strange half-world - not the comfortably familiar one we all knew and loved, but one in which we had to tread carefully and remain vigilant. Subsequently, it became a game of risk management that created tensions between the political desire to return to some form of normality and the need to protect lives. Inevitably, this conflict of interests led to confusion, confrontation and, sadly, deaths. Despite some catastrophic misjudgements at the governmental level, we ourselves must also shoulder some of the blame. Social media added fuel to the fire for those who chose to challenge the official guidance as an infringement on their personal freedoms and rights and preferred to interpret events as evidence of institutional conspiracies. Amid this mayhem, our planet was suffering. It was estimated that one million of our eight million species on Earth are threatened with extinction – some within decades. A report by WWF and the Zoological Society of London revealed that animal populations globally had plunged by 68% in more than twenty thousand populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish in the last fifty years.

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The Application of Hidden Markov Models in Speech Recognition

By: Mark Gales,Steve Young

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The Application of Hidden Markov Models in Speech Recognition

By: Mark Gales,Steve Young

The Application of Hidden Markov Models in Speech Recognition presents the core architecture of a HMM-based LVCSR system and proceeds to describe the various refinements which are needed to achieve state-of-the-art performance.

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Now Publishers Inc

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1601981201

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9781601981202

Global Action Networks

Creating Our Future Together

By: Steve Waddell

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Global Action Networks

Creating Our Future Together

By: Steve Waddell

The world's governments are overwhelmed with climate change, war and unrest, the global financial crisis and poverty but there is a promising invention in Global Action Networks (GANs). GANs mobilize resources, bridge divides and promote the long-term deep change and innovation work that is needed to address the global challenges.

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Springer

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0230300464

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9780230300460

Doctor Who: Ten Days of Christmas

Festive tales with the Tenth Doctor

By: Steve Cole,Doctor Who

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Doctor Who: Ten Days of Christmas

Festive tales with the Tenth Doctor

By: Steve Cole,Doctor Who

Return to the incredible days of Ten this Christmas . . . For the Tenth Doctor, the festive season always brought adventure. In fact, he's saved Christmas across space and time more times than we ever knew . . . Join the Doctor (and Donna and Martha and Rose, and other friends old and new) for incredible tales of daring and danger. From Daleks plotting to save humanity to Sycorax working to exploit it . . . from star-narwhals massing on the Moon to a toy factory in space. Because even in the jolliest of seasons there's a world or two to save.

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Social Work

Making a Difference

By: Cree, Viviene,Myers, Steve

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Social Work

Making a Difference

By: Cree, Viviene,Myers, Steve

Social work in the UK has recently undergone its biggest change for 30 years. As new regulatory bodies are working to consolidate social work's professional status, a new training programme, now at degree level, expects increased in-practice learning. Yet until now, students have struggled to find resources to underpin their learning. This major text addresses the new agenda and explores what social work is in the 21st Century. Structured around the framework of the National Occupational Standards for social work - and using terminology and concepts contained within them - the book examines how social work can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities and argues that to really make a difference it is necessary to think outside the box. The book provides all social work students with an introductory social work textbook for the 21st century with the main chapters following the six National Occupational Standards for social work. Each chapter uses a problem-based learning approach, beginning with a 'real-life' case scenario from social work practice and drawing on messages from theory and research. It includes a range of student friendly features including glossaries, summaries, questions, exercises, further reading and links to other resources and is written by leading authors in their field and evaluated in detail by a distinguished editorial panel. Demonstrating social work's potential to be transformative, this book provides the perfect introductory text for a new generation of social workers.

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Policy Press

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1861347790

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Mundane Governance

Ontology and Accountability

By: Steve Woolgar,Daniel Neyland

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Mundane Governance

Ontology and Accountability

By: Steve Woolgar,Daniel Neyland

What is to be made of the outcry when newly issued recycling "wheelie" bins are discovered to contain microchips for weighing and evaluating householders' rubbish? The angry accusations that speed cameras are generating excessive income for the government? The consternation at the measures taken by airports to heighten security in the wake of the increased threat of terrorist attacks? These increasingly widespread reactions to ordinary events and everyday phenomena share a common theme. They all embody concerns about the ways in which our lives are increasingly regulated and controlled in relation to ordinary objects and technologies. This book takes these concerns as the starting point for exploring the ways in which relations of governance and accountability in contemporary life are organized around ordinary, everyday, pervasive objects and technologies. In contrast to the contemporary literature on governance, the book argues for the importance of examining how accountability relations are enacted on the ground, in relation to mundane objects and technologies. In particular, it is crucial to understand how governance and accountability are mediated through material relations involving ordinary everyday objects and technologies. The book argues that the key to understanding governance is to focus on political constitution at the level of ontology rather than just on the traditional politics of organization, structure, and human compliance. The term ontology is used here to draw attention to the social and cultural processes whereby the nature and existence of ordinary things come to matter. The argument is developed in relation to a wide variety of empirical materials drawn from three main areas of everyday life: waste management and recycling; the regulation and control of traffic (especially speed cameras and parking); and security and passenger movement in airports.

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OUP Oxford

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0191505293

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DC Super-Pets Character Encyclopedia

By: Steven Korté

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DC Super-Pets Character Encyclopedia

By: Steven Korté

This illustrated encyclopedia features in-depth profiles, stats, and history about the DC Super-Pets.

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Capstone

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The Public Schools Battalion in the Great War

'Goodbye Piccadilly'

By: Steve Hurst

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The Public Schools Battalion in the Great War

'Goodbye Piccadilly'

By: Steve Hurst

“The experience of combat was never more horrific than on the Western Front, come to life in this notable addition to the literature of war.” —Washington Examiner Founded in August 1914 with the principle that recruiting would be restricted to public school old boys, the volunteers gathered at Hurst Park racecourse in a spirit of youthful enthusiasm. A more somber mood soon set in. Despite many of the original volunteers leaving to take commissions in other regiments, the battalion, now officially the 7th Middlesex, remained an elite until its disbandment in 1917. The climax of the Battalions war came on 1 July 1916. Close to the Hawthorn Redoubt Crater are two cemeteries sited on either side of the Auchonvilliers Beaumont Hamel road. They contain row upon row of stones marking the graves of members of the Public Schools Battalion. The author, shocked by this discovery, has spent ten years researching the history of the Battalion and the events of that fateful day as they affected it. The result is a fascinating and moving record of a very uniquely British battalion. “It is eminently readable, and the personal reminiscences of those who were there add a great deal to its appeal. My main interest and fascination with the Great War is to do with the experiences of those who fought, and this book gives a great insight into that. Steve Hurst wanted to tell the story of the men who were there; he has done it very well.” —World War One Battlefields

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Casemate Publishers

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1783460547

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The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland

By: Steve Roud

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The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland

By: Steve Roud

Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.

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0141941626

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Green Australia

A Snapshot

By: Steve Lancaster

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Green Australia

A Snapshot

By: Steve Lancaster

In 2009, the CO2 Energy Emissions Index found that Australia had overtaken the USA to become the largest per capita emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. 'Green Australia: A Snapshot' examines the ways in which Australians are attempting to reduce their ecological footprint both at home and at work.

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Wakefield Press

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1743051433

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The Lasker Method to Improve in Chess

A Manual for Modern-Day Club Players

By: Steve Giddins,Gerard Welling

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The Lasker Method to Improve in Chess

A Manual for Modern-Day Club Players

By: Steve Giddins,Gerard Welling

Many club players think that studying chess is all about cramming as much information in their brain as they can. Most textbooks support that notion by stressing the importance of always trying to find the objectively best move. As a result amateur players are spending way too much time worrying about subtleties that are really only relevant for grandmasters. Emanuel Lasker, the second and longest reigning World Chess Champion (27 years!), understood that what a club player needs most of all is common sense: understanding a set of timeless principles. Amateurs shouldn’t waste energy on rote learning but just strive for a good grasp of the basic essentials of attack and defence, tactics, positional play and endgame play endgame play. Chess instruction needs to be efficient because of the limited amount of time that amateur players have available. Superfluous knowledge is often a pitfall. Lasker himself, for that matter, also studied chess considerably less than his contemporary rivals. Gerard Welling and Steve Giddins have created a complete but compact manual based on Lasker’s general approach to chess. It enables the average amateur player to adopt trustworthy openings, reach a sound middlegame and have a basic grasp of endgame technique. Welling and Giddins explain the principles with very carefully selected examples from players of varying levels, some of them from Lasker’s own games. The Lasker Method to Improve in Chess is an efficient toolkit as well as an entertaining guide. After working with it, players will dramatically boost their skills – without carrying the excess baggage that many of their opponents will be struggling with.

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New In Chess

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9056919350

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Digital Performance

A History of New Media in Theater, Dance, Performance Art, and Installation

By: Steve Dixon

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Digital Performance

A History of New Media in Theater, Dance, Performance Art, and Installation

By: Steve Dixon

The historical roots, key practitioners, and artistic, theoretical, and technological trends in the incorporation of new media into the performing arts. The past decade has seen an extraordinarily intense period of experimentation with computer technology within the performing arts. Digital media has been increasingly incorporated into live theater and dance, and new forms of interactive performance have emerged in participatory installations, on CD-ROM, and on the Web. In Digital Performance, Steve Dixon traces the evolution of these practices, presents detailed accounts of key practitioners and performances, and analyzes the theoretical, artistic, and technological contexts of this form of new media art. Dixon finds precursors to today's digital performances in past forms of theatrical technology that range from the deus ex machina of classical Greek drama to Wagner's Gesamtkunstwerk (concept of the total artwork), and draws parallels between contemporary work and the theories and practices of Constructivism, Dada, Surrealism, Expressionism, Futurism, and multimedia pioneers of the twentieth century. For a theoretical perspective on digital performance, Dixon draws on the work of Philip Auslander, Walter Benjamin, Roland Barthes, Jean Baudrillard, and others. To document and analyze contemporary digital performance practice, Dixon considers changes in the representation of the body, space, and time. He considers virtual bodies, avatars, and digital doubles, as well as performances by artists including Stelarc, Robert Lepage, Merce Cunningham, Laurie Anderson, Blast Theory, and Eduardo Kac. He investigates new media's novel approaches to creating theatrical spectacle, including virtual reality and robot performance work, telematic performances in which remote locations are linked in real time, Webcams, and online drama communities, and considers the "extratemporal" illusion created by some technological theater works. Finally, he defines categories of interactivity, from navigational to participatory and collaborative. Dixon challenges dominant theoretical approaches to digital performance—including what he calls postmodernism's denial of the new—and offers a series of boldly original arguments in their place.

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MIT Press

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0262527529

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Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Movement and Pathfinding

By: Steve Rabin

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Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Movement and Pathfinding

By: Steve Rabin

Steve Rabin’s Game AI Pro 360: Guide to Movement and Pathfinding gathers all the cutting-edge information from his previous three Game AI Pro volumes into a convenient single source anthology covering movement and pathfinding in game AI. This volume is complete with articles by leading game AI programmers that explore better ways to smooth paths, avoid obstacles, and navigate 3D space with cutting-edge techniques. Key Features Provides real-life case studies of game AI in published commercial games Material by top developers and researchers in Game AI Downloadable demos and/or source code available online

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0429621825

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The Band That Played On

The Extraordinary Story of the 8 Musicians Who Went Down with the Titanic

By: Steve Turner

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The Band That Played On

The Extraordinary Story of the 8 Musicians Who Went Down with the Titanic

By: Steve Turner

The movies, the documentaries, the museum exhibits. They often tell the same story about the "unsinkable" Titanic, her wealthy passengers, the families torn apart, and the unthinkable end. But never before has "that glorious band," the group of eight musicians who played on as the Titanic slipped deeper and deeper into the Atlantic Ocean, been explored in such depth--until now. Join renowned biographer Steve Turner as he shares an extraordinary portrait of eight men who were thrown together on a maiden voyage, never having played together as a band, and whose names will be forever linked because of an extraordinary act of courage in the face of death. In The Band that Played On, Turner asks and answers key questions, including: How did the faith of the band members allow them to react with grace under pressure? Why does the story of the Titanic continue to fascinate? How does the legacy of that glorious band live on today? Praise for The Band that Played On: "The Band that Played On is, surprisingly, the first book since the great ship went down to examine the lives of the eight musicians who were employed by the Titanic. What these men did--standing calmly on deck playing throughout the disaster--achieved global recognition. But their individual stories, until now, have been largely unknown. What Turner has uncovered is a narrow but unique slice of history--one more chapter of compelling Titanic lore." --Marjorie Kehe, Book Editor, Christian Science Monitor

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1595553878

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