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A Philosophy of Education
$23.90This book begins with an original and critical analysis of the influence of Cartesian philosophical anthropology in educational thinking and proposes an Aristotelian attentiveness to practical reasons as an alternative. Pedagogical insights are developed and defended against Kantian and Humean objections. The author then argues for a meaningful education concerned with human rights, interpreted intelligently and grounded in one’s responsibilities to promote the common good and the basic aspects of human well-being. This text is an authoritative explication and creative retrieval of natural law theory for the field of philosophy of education. It will be useful not only to students of philosophy of education, but would also benefit students in education studies in general, as well as those interested in ethics, political theory and cultural studies.
ISBN: 978-9810677183
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Curious Folks Ask 2: 188 Real Answers on Our Fellow Creatures, Our Planet, and Beyond
$37.50Why do lizards do pushups? What will happen if the Earth’s magnetic field reverses? How does water get from the roots to the tops of trees? Why and how do stars die? Is there really such a thing as the green flash? In Curious Folks Ask 2: 188 Answers about Our Fellow Creatures, Our Planet, and Beyond, gifted science explainer Sherry Seethaler presents 188 of the most fascinating new questions real people have asked about science–together with answers that are clear, accurate, honest, and a pleasure to read.
Like her previous book, Curious Folks Ask, the Q&As in this book are collected from Seethaler’s popular weekly column in the San Diego Union-Tribune. From the Earth’s strangest lifeforms to the deepest reaches of the universe. Seethaler introduces exciting areas of research, cuts through myths, offers real insight into what science has learned–and reveals the continuing mysteries scientists are still working to understand.
Written in Seethaler’s trademark style, Curious Folks Ask 2: 188 Answers about Our Fellow Creatures, Our Planet, and Beyond presents sophisticated science in a lighthearted, amusing way. Seethaler’s answers will help rekindle the wonder of science in readers of all ages and backgrounds–and help them intelligently interpret the latest news about science and medicine for years to come.
ISBN: 978-0137057399
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Assessing Young Language Learners (Cambridge Language Assessment)
$64.00In this book the author builds a comprehensive framework for the assessment of young language learners in both foreign language and second language learning situations. She begins by considering why we need a special book on young learner assessment, and describes the nature of young learner language learning. The assessment approach is task-based and is centred around tasks and techniques suitable for young learners, with particular emphasis on classroom assessment. Oral language assessment, and reading and writing assessment are addressed in separate chapters, as is the large-scale testing of young learners. Underpinned by sound theory, the book is full of practical guidelines, and draws on examples of assessment contexts, issues and practices from around the world.
ISBN: 978-0521601238
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Five-Minute Activities for Young Learners (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers)
$56.00This book contains a selection of short activities organized around six themes which reflect the content covered in young learner English exams and the curriculum in most primary mainstream classrooms: Animals, Journeys, Fantasy and adventure, The world around us, Healthy bodies, and About me. Activities are organized by topic and by level to make it easy to find appropriate activities for students. They encourage meaningful language use and real communication appropriate to primary learners. Each activity also contains guidance and information on preparation, procedure, language focus, skills focus and thinking focus. Activities can be used flexibly in any order at any point in a teaching programme. In addition, the design of the activities allows teachers to adapt and apply the ideas to other themes. This book is suitable for both novice and experienced teachers who need a resource of enjoyable and motivating activities for the young learner classroom.
ISBN: 978-0521691345
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Pronunciation Practice Activities with Audio CD: A Resource Book for Teaching English Pronunciation
$68.80This is a resource book for teachers looking for ideas on how they can make pronunciation teaching more interesting. It contains a collection of pronunciation practice activities for a wide range of levels, using a variety of methods. Divided into two parts, the first part introduces information about phonetics and phonology as background to the teaching activities, without being overwhelming. It also highlights some of the current areas of debate and discussion in the teaching and learning of English pronunciation. The second part of the book contains nearly 100 pronunciation activities divided into eight sections: Developing awareness; Sounds; Connected speech: Syllables and stress; Intonation; Pronunciation and spelling, grammar and vocabulary; Testing and Resources for pronunciation teaching. The book is accompanied by an audio CD with material to support the activities.
ISBN: 978-0521754576
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Planning Lessons and Courses: Designing Sequences of Work for the Language Classroom (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers)
$60.80This book deals with the kinds of everyday questions working teachers face as they plan lessons and courses. Each chapter contains an analysis of the issue under discussion, as well as practical principles and sample activities.
ISBN: 978-0521633543
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The CV Book: Your definitive guide to writing the perfect CV
$35.50The CV Book is the definitive book on CV writing. it provides help, advice and templates from The CV Centre, the UK’s leading CV consultancy, based on many years’ experience and encompassing principles tried, tested and proven on a daily basis.
- Focussed on market needs – evidence-based and developed entirely from customer information.
- USP – 15 most common mistakes.
- Sales channel through author’s own company and publicity.
- Added value – templated and website material.
ISBN: 978-0273721741
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Brilliant Secondary School Teacher: What you need to know to be a truly outstanding teacher
Original price was: $46.50.$23.25Current price is: $23.25.What does it really take to become a brilliant teacher? Cutting through theory to focus on the skills required for being a secondary school teacher in today s classrooms, Brilliant Secondary School Teacher uses anecdotes and case studies and draws on the 15 years experience of an award-winning London teacher to help you understand what being a brilliant teacher is all about  and lets you know that through good habits and effective planning, this is an achievable goal. Taking you on the journey through your first lessons with your classes, establishing a rapport with your students, planning engaging lessons and managing behaviour, to meaningful assessment, the role of the form tutor and thinking about the next steps in your career, look no further for expert advice on becoming a brilliant teacher. BRILLIANT OUTCOMESEstablish rapport from the outset to help your students learn Manage challenging behaviour with confidence Plan lessons based on  pupil voice Focus on the next steps in your teaching career.
ISBN: 978-0273735649
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Getting the Buggers To Do Their Homework
$39.50Did you realise that properly structured homework can add the equivalent of one year to a student’s full-time education? This invaluable guide provides teachers with a wide range of practical techniques that can be used to motivate pupils of all ages to do their homework. Julian Stern equips teachers with a variety of strategies for setting more effective, interesting and differentiated homework. He offers dozens of examples of homework tasks covering every curriculum subject. Packed with innovative ideas, this book will prove essential reading for every teacher and trainee teacher.>
ISBN: 978-0826473998
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Foods: Experimental Perspectives (8th Edition)
$245.00Preparing aspiring professionals with clearly written, in-depth scientific coverage of food and its safe preparation.
Never before has food received so much attention. Today’s news shines a spotlight on food, food science, and nutrition — beckoning today’s readers to an exciting career in this essential industry. Foods: Experimental Perspectives, Eighth Edition blends the underlying science with discussion of GMOs, sustainability, healthy and trendy food choices, and other current consumer issues. Its clear presentation of the science guides readers through complex concepts that influence practices in food preparation and product development.
The study of foods begins with an in-depth presentation of carbohydrates and food sources, followed by a careful look at lipids, and ultimately proteins and their principal sources. Aspects of the food supply, including safety, preservation, and additives are then examined. Discussion of the research process and evaluation techniques used in food research and product development close the text. Professional vocabulary is developed through margin definitions and a substantial glossary, while other learning aids — chapter objectives, summaries, study questions, “Food for Thought” boxes, and photos — support the reader’s journey through the exciting look at food, food science, and food safety.
ISBN: 9780134204581
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Operations Management: An Asian Perspective
$73.90Operations Management: An Asian Perspective features the very latest concepts and applications in this dynamic field, while preserving the foundations that have made the text a market leader. The book is intended as an introductory textbook, and covers both strategic issues and practical applications. Among the topics are forecasting, product and service design, capacity planning, management of quality and quality control, inventory management, scheduling, supply chain management, and project management. Examples and case studies have been adapted for the Asian context to make the text more approachable for students in Asia.
Stevenson and Sum’s careful explanations and easy-to-follow format supports students in understanding operations management concepts and applying tools and methods. The material in this text places an emphasis on problem solving. By providing detailed examples, solved problems, operation tours, and rich discussion questions, problems, and case assignments, students learn by doing with this book.
ISBN: 978-0071270625
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The Theory of Hospitality & Catering 13th Edition
$65.00Offering a complete overview of the hospitality and catering industry for over 50 years, this new edition of the essential reference text has been updated to reflect latest developments and current issues. Covering all aspects of the industry – from commodities and nutrition, to planning, resourcing and running each of the key operational areas – The Theory of Hospitality and Catering is an essential text for anyone training to work in the hospitality industry. It will be valuable to anyone completing courses in Professional Cookery and Hospitality Supervision, as well as foundation degree and first-year undergraduate hospitality management and culinary arts students. – Discusses all of the current issues affecting the industry, including environmental concerns such as traceability, seasonality and sustainability; as well as important financial considerations such as how to maximise profit and reduce food waste. – Considers latest trends and developments, including the use and impact of social media. – Updated to reflect up-to-date legislative requirements, including new allergen legislation. – Helps you to understand how theories are applied in practice with new case studies from hospitality businesses throughout.
ISBN: 9781471865237
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