Strategic planning suffers from several perceptions: it can be seen as complex, technical, remote from the day-to-day reality of an organisation, undertaken by an elite specialist executive group, pro
Strategic planning suffers from several perceptions: it can be seen as complex, technical, remote from the day-to-day reality of an organisation, undertaken by an elite specialist executive group, pro
Based on learning generated by a 200-year-old folktale used by thirty teachers and a thousand kids,Exploding the Reading explores how to “dig deep” inside the story and encourages teachers to incorpor
In I’ve Got Something to Say, teachers will learn how to inspire students to buy into their own learning by giving them a voice in determining, organizing, structuring, and responding to what is happe
Part of the project Immortal Grammar Series of classic literature, this is a new edition of the classic work published in 1837—not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully
Caught in the Middle offers teachers a richly textured picture of the world of middle school students. David Booth describes who middle students are, explains why fostering their voice is important, a
Firefox, a free Web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation, is used by an estimated 270 million people worldwide. To maintain and improve the Firefox browser, Mozilla depends not only on its tea
Whatever Happened to Language Arts? presents David Booth's best literacy strategies from almost half a century of teaching and enriches them with practical ideas and techniques that teachers can use.
All text comes with layers of meaning influenced by the background knowledge and attitudes of readers. This valuable resource examines the power of language and persuasion helps students critically ex
Argues to redefine reading and discusses the role of technology in the new literacy, outlining steps to help teachers and parents encourage children's reading in all kinds of genres and formats includ
Don't Just Present. Persuade, Inspire, and Perform!Powerhouse presentations that engage and move your audience Imagine if every presentation received rapt attention and buy-in from the audience. Start
State Department Counterintelligence reveals an insider's account of leaks, spies, and lies and the bureaucratic machinations that accompany them and adversely affect national security. Robert Booth t
Based on the experiences of teachers who make a difference, this book offers valuable insights into becoming the best teacher you can be for your students. Grounded in the latest research, you will f
Drawing on in-depth empirical research spanning a number of countries in Africa, Booth and Cammack's path-breaking book offers both an accessible overview of issues surrounding governance for developm
Drawing on in-depth empirical research spanning a number of countries in Africa, Booth and Cammack's path-breaking book offers both an accessible overview of issues surrounding governance for developm
For those of us who treasure memories of a childhood spent curled up with favorite books, it may be shocking to realize that reading is a chore for many of our students. In recent years, the increase
This rich new collection of Canadian poetry captures a landscape of land and mind uniquely our own. Including works by Margaret Atwood, bp Nichol and A.M. Klein, this book appeals to imaginations youn
This Book Is Not About Drama explores issues around storytelling, silent speech, writing and imagination and shows teachers how to use role play and discussion to build language experiences that are m
Finsler's papers on set theory are presented, here for the first time in English translation, in three parts, and each is preceded by an introduction to the field written by the editors. In the philos
Series: Critical Concepts in SociologyConceived as a response to the economic na?vety and implicit metropolitan bias of many 1950s and 60s studies of ?the sociology of development? , this volume, firs
This remarkable collection of resources shows teachers how to guide their students through the drama process.Drama Schemes, Themes & Dreams offers a comprehensive outline of improvisation and inte
The perfect portable companion for trainees and medical students on clinical placements in paediatrics. New to this edition: Two new editors Thoroughly updated and revised throughout Key feature
Literacy Smarts introduces simple activities and tasks that use interactive whiteboard technology to bring a new vitality to classroom lessons. Based on extensive classroom experience, the authors a
When Maya colours the pages of her special colouring book, she is transported to a beautiful realm filled with magnificent birds and their fairy friends. But the kingdom is in trouble - evil Lord Asto
