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Contested Britain

Brexit, Austerity and Agency

by Paul Carmichael, Derek Birrell, Klaus Stolz, Hugh Mackay, Allan Cochrane, Magdalena Nowicka, Kirsten Forkert, Marius Guderjan, Carlo Morelli0, Ingrid Von Rosenberg1, Thomas Montgomery2, Lisa McKenzie3, John Clarke5, Steven Truxal6, Maria Grasso7, Simon Griffiths8 ...

A distinctive and original analysis of how the politics of the UK and the lives of British citizens have evolved in the first decades of the twenty-first century, this book provides an interdisciplinary critical examination of the roots, ideology and consequences of austerity politics, the Brexit vote and the rise of populist politics in Britain.Bringing together case studies and perspectives from ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

A distinctive and original analysis of how the politics of the UK and the lives of British citizens have evolved in the first decades of the twenty-first century, this book provides an interdisciplinary critical examination of the roots, ideology and consequences of austerity politics, the Brexit vote and the rise of populist politics in Britain.Bringing together case studies and perspectives from
... Read more
Regulating Local Authorities

Emerging Patterns of Central Control

Edited by Paul Carmichael, Arthur Midwinter ...

By examining the relationship between central governments and local authorities in a number of countries, the contributors to this study show how central governments exercise control and influence over the activities of local authorities. ... Read more

$94.81 CAD

By examining the relationship between central governments and local authorities in a number of countries, the contributors to this study show how central governments exercise control and influence over the activities of local authorities.
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Devolution in the UK

Politics, Powers and Policies

by Dr Paul Carmichael, Derek Birrell, Deirdre Heenan ...

Covering the impact of austerity, Brexit, the Scottish Independence Referendum and the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive, this book discusses how wider national developments shape and are shaped by the process of devolution in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, assessing its impact on politics, policy and public administration. Drawing together extensive scholarship on ... Read more

$47.99 CAD

Covering the impact of austerity, Brexit, the Scottish Independence Referendum and the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive, this book discusses how wider national developments shape and are shaped by the process of devolution in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, assessing its impact on politics, policy and public administration. Drawing together extensive scholarship on
... Read more
Learning How to Learn

Tools for Schools

Edited by Mary James, Paul Black, Patrick Carmichael, Colin Conner, Peter Dudley, Alison Fox, David Frost, Leslie Honour, John MacBeath, Bethan Marshall, Robert McCormick, David Pedder, Richard Procter, Sue Swaffield, DYLAN WILIAM ...

Series series Improving Practice (TLRP)
Learning how to learn is an essential preparation for lifelong learning. This book offers a set of in-service resources to help teachers develop new classroom practices informed by sound research. It builds on previous work associated with ‘formative assessment’ or ‘assessment for learning’. However, it adds an important new dimension by taking account of the conditions within schools that are ... Read more

$60.45 CAD

Learning how to learn is an essential preparation for lifelong learning. This book offers a set of in-service resources to help teachers develop new classroom practices informed by sound research. It builds on previous work associated with ‘formative assessment’ or ‘assessment for learning’. However, it adds an important new dimension by taking account of the conditions within schools that are
... Read more
Changing Global Perspectives on Horseshoe Crab Biology, Conservation and Management

Edited by Ruth H. Carmichael, Mark L. Botton, Paul K.S. Shin, Siu Gin Cheung ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book reports significant progress of scientific research on horseshoe crabs, including aspects of evolution, genetics, ecology, population dynamics, general biology and physiology, within the recent 10 years. It also highlights the emerging issues related to world-wide conservation threats, status and needs. The contributions in this book represent part of an ongoing global effort to increase ... Read more

$256.99 CAD

This book reports significant progress of scientific research on horseshoe crabs, including aspects of evolution, genetics, ecology, population dynamics, general biology and physiology, within the recent 10 years. It also highlights the emerging issues related to world-wide conservation threats, status and needs. The contributions in this book represent part of an ongoing global effort to increase
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Language and Place

by Katie Carmichael, Paul E. Reed ...

Series series Elements in Sociolinguistics
Place has been central to sociolinguistic research from the beginning. How speakers conceptualize and orient to place can influence linguistic productions. Additionally, places can and do have myriad meanings – some strongly contested. Further, place is not static, as people move and the ideologies regarding certain places evolve over time. This Element probes these themes. It begins by reviewing ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Place has been central to sociolinguistic research from the beginning. How speakers conceptualize and orient to place can influence linguistic productions. Additionally, places can and do have myriad meanings – some strongly contested. Further, place is not static, as people move and the ideologies regarding certain places evolve over time. This Element probes these themes. It begins by reviewing
... Read more
Weirding the War

Stories from the Civil War's Ragged Edges

by Anya Jabour, Barton A. Myers, Brian Craig Miller, Daniel E. Sutherland, Diane Sommerville, Emory Thomas, Joan E. Cashin, Kenneth Noe, LeeAnn Whites, Lesley J. Gordon, Megan Kate Nelson0, Michael DeGruccio1, Michael Fellman2, Paul Anderson3, Peter S. Carmichael4, Rodney J. Steward5, Steven E. Nash6, Stephen Berry8, Andrew Slap9, Amy Murrell Taylor0 ...

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“It is well that war is so terrible,” Robert E. Lee reportedly said, “or we would grow too fond of it.” The essays collected here make the case that we have grown too fond of it, and therefore we must make the war terrible again. Taking a “freakonomics” approach to Civil War studies, each contributor uses a seemingly unusual story, incident, or phenomenon to cast new light on the nature of the war ... Read more

$40.99 CAD

“It is well that war is so terrible,” Robert E. Lee reportedly said, “or we would grow too fond of it.” The essays collected here make the case that we have grown too fond of it, and therefore we must make the war terrible again. Taking a “freakonomics” approach to Civil War studies, each contributor uses a seemingly unusual story, incident, or phenomenon to cast new light on the nature of the war
... Read more
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Santa & Son

by David Walliams ...

Narrated by David Walliams, Harriet Carmichael, Paul Panting, Brian Bowles, Mike Grady, Nneka Okoye ...

Unabridged

3 hours 53 min

Santa & Son, from Children's author David Walliams.It’s the night of Christmas Eve.In the most famous toy shop in the world, a robbery is underway. The shop’s Santa and his son are locked inside with the baddies.Can our heroes stop them using just the toys in the shop as weapons? Pogo sticks! Bouncy balls! Remote-controlled helicopters! Bubble guns! Slime! Slinkies! Stink bombs! ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Santa & Son, from Children's author David Walliams.It’s the night of Christmas Eve.In the most famous toy shop in the world, a robbery is underway. The shop’s Santa and his son are locked inside with the baddies.Can our heroes stop them using just the toys in the shop as weapons? Pogo sticks! Bouncy balls! Remote-controlled helicopters! Bubble guns! Slime! Slinkies! Stink bombs!
... Read more
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The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous: A funny, illustrated children’s book from bestselling David Baddiel

by David Baddiel ...

Narrated by David Baddiel, Paul Panting, James Goode, Harriet Carmichael, David Rintoul ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendship…Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith. In fact, every single thing about him is ordinary, including his name. But when a documentary crew turns up at Billy’s school to film the new TV series School Daze, everything ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendship…Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith. In fact, every single thing about him is ordinary, including his name. But when a documentary crew turns up at Billy’s school to film the new TV series School Daze, everything
... Read more
Improving Learning How to Learn

Classrooms, Schools and Networks

by Mary James, Robert McCormick, Paul Black, Patrick Carmichael, Mary-Jane Drummond, Alison Fox, John MacBeath, Bethan Marshall, David Pedder, Richard Procter, Sue Swaffield, Joanna Swann, Dylan Wiliam ...

Series series Improving Learning
Learning how to learn is an essential preparation for lifelong learning. Whilst this is widely acknowledged by teachers, they have lacked a rich professional knowledge base from which they can teach their pupils how to learn.This book makes a major contribution to the creation of such a professional knowledge base for teachers by building on previous work associated with ‘formative assessment’ or ... Read more

$92.06 CAD

Learning how to learn is an essential preparation for lifelong learning. Whilst this is widely acknowledged by teachers, they have lacked a rich professional knowledge base from which they can teach their pupils how to learn.This book makes a major contribution to the creation of such a professional knowledge base for teachers by building on previous work associated with ‘formative assessment’ or
... Read more
East Hampton

by Richard Barons, Isabel Carmichael ...

Series series Postcard History
East Hampton began as a fishing and farming community in the 1600s, but by the late 18th century, the area had grown to be a popular summer destination. Within a year of its construction in 1796, the Montauk Lighthouse was already attracting tourists. By the mid-19th century, steamships and railroads were taking visitors to see the magnificent beaches and stay in the boardinghouses. The smaller ... Read more

$17.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

East Hampton began as a fishing and farming community in the 1600s, but by the late 18th century, the area had grown to be a popular summer destination. Within a year of its construction in 1796, the Montauk Lighthouse was already attracting tourists. By the mid-19th century, steamships and railroads were taking visitors to see the magnificent beaches and stay in the boardinghouses. The smaller
... Read more
Audiobook

Even More Stories for Christmas

by Quentin Blake, David Walliams, Rob Biddulph, Helen Mortimer, Helen Baugh, Nick Butterworth ...

Narrated by David Walliams, Olivia Colman, Lizzie Waterworth, James Goode, Paul Panting0, Harriet Carmichael1, Jim Broadbent2 ...

Unabridged

45 min

Six wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season.Six entertaining audio readings of best-loved festive stories for children of three years and over to enjoy at Christmas.Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, this audio download is a magical collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature – perfect for families ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Six wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season.Six entertaining audio readings of best-loved festive stories for children of three years and over to enjoy at Christmas.Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, this audio download is a magical collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature – perfect for families
... Read more

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