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School Law: Cases and Concepts (10th Edition)
$250.00An engaging, case-based approach to the most up-to-date legal topics gives educators a basic understanding of the legal aspects of their work.
This text introduces K-12 educators to a body of school law that will help them to conduct themselves in a legally defensible manner. A balance of case law, statutory law, constitutional provisions, and analytical commentary, this vital book covers a wide range of topics including: sources of law under which educators operate; legal restraints to state action in K-12 education; legal rights and restrictions applicable to students and teachers; law pertaining to persons with disabilities; and liability for damages as a result of official action or inaction. In addition, broad legal concepts such as due process, equal protection, freedom of expression, the wall separating church and state, and reasonable search are analyzed to assist professional educators in gaining a better understanding of the legal landscape in which they operate. The entire text is written in a clear, engaging style appropriate for those who do not have extensive legal backgrounds.
ISBN: 9780137072477
Hardcover
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Legal Rights of Teachers and Students (2nd Edition)
$49.90The second edition of Legal Rights of Teachers and Students provides an applied treatment of the current status of the law governing public schools in the key areas that concern teachers AND students. Written for the growing undergraduate and returning professional audience of teachers, this text addresses legal principles applicable to pre-service and in-service practitioners in a succinct, comprehensive manner. This book addresses the central issues that concern school personnel in their daily activities: church/state relations, instructional issues, student expression, students with disabilities, student discipline, teacher employment, TEACHERS’ SUBSTANTIVE RIGHTS, termination of employment and tort liability. Information in this text will guide PRACTITIONERS and help alleviate concerns voiced by new educators who don’t know the legal concepts that govern schools.
ISBN: 9780205579365
Paperback
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Teachers and the Law (8th Edition)
$200.50Written in a user-friendly question-and-answer format that engages and encourages readers, the new eighth edition of Teachers and the Law offers future educators a thorough and wide-ranging understanding of United States public school law. Eliminating technical and intimidating legal speak in favor of clear and simple explanations, this comprehensive school law text provides school professions with the knowledge and tools they need to both understand legal issues as they arise and to practice preventive law regardless of their legal background. Blending the use of straightforward and easy-to-understand prose with real-life examples and case studies, Teachers and the Law is a vital reference for those who are likely to face pressing school law questions in their coming careers as educators.
ISBN: 9780132564236
Paperback
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Sparklers: Good Sports Tennis Balls and Rotten Prawns
$10.90In the book Tennis Balls and Rotten Prawns, Jemma is not a typical heroine. She has serious shortcomings, especially her rapid retaliation to any offence. She not only retaliates, but she does so in spades!
Her life is a series of dramatic incidents, followed by punishment. One of her punishments involves recovering an overgrown tennis court. Indirectly this leads to friendship and achievement.ISBN: 9781865093468
Paperback
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Sparklers: Good Sports Home Team
$10.90In the book Home Team, Emma says she hates netball after a series of unpleasant experiences with one netball team. Mum will not allow her to quit despite Emma’s desperate pleas.
An unexpected turn of events means Emma has the chance to play with another team. She is filled with dread as the first training session approaches. Contrary to her expectations, the coach and the team welcome her and she finds a ‘home’ among her friends.
The secondary plot concerning the possum’s search for a home parallels Emma’s desire to belong.ISBN: 9781865093451
Paperback
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Sparklers: Good Sports Dash! Crash! Splash!
$10.90In the book Dash! Crash! Splash!, Daniel is involved in an accident that leaves his legs paralysed. He discovers swimming and through hard work, accomplishes an outstanding feat.
Daniel’s stoicism and determination to rise above his condition reveal qualities relevant to all our lives.
The story is told without exaggerated pathos.ISBN: 9781865093437
Paperback
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Sparklers: Good Sports The Marathon Runner
$10.90In the book The Marathon Runner, Sam writes a series of email letters to his old classmate, Tom. The early letters disclose many grievances about his new life in the country.
It is further complicated by Owen, ‘the meanest kid in the school’, who tries to prevent him enjoying his new hobby of fly-fishing. During the school marathon Owen ambushes Sam, but Sam is able to outsmart him and, to his own surprise, win the race.ISBN: 9781865093475
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Sparklers: Illawarry Cassary
$9.90No-one else has a little fluffy chicken for a pet. It’s time for Flake to invent a new pet, one that is big, loud and fierce. Now all Flake’s friends are coming over to see his new super pet.
ISBN: 9781865093710
Paperback
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Sparklers: Two Hours with Tilly
$9.90Thomas meets a girl called Tilly who talks to whales, sharks and dolphins. The strange thing is, they seem to talk back! Could she be hiding something?
ISBN: 9781865093727
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Sparklers: Wally the Water Dragon
$9.90Wally isn’t just a lizard, he’s a water dragon. Water dragons can dive and swim underwater, they can bite and fight to the death. Sometimes they even knock on our back door. After living with them for a while they seem to change everything.
ISBN: 9781865093741
Paperback
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Advanced Accounting for A2
$65.70This popular accounting textbook has been updated to take into account the new specifications of AQA and OCR. It tackles this complex and sometimes confusing subject in a straightforward way, using simple and uncomplicated language throughout. Each chapter consists of clear and useful guidance on the topic, interspersed with numerous exercises to allow users to gain practice as they go along and build their confidence in dealing with accounts. Worked examples throughout each chapter ensure that students are able to check their technique as they work through exercises. – Written in extremely clear and straightforward language – Filled with exercises to boost confidence in dealing with accounts – Full colour and uncluttered layout – Chapter summaries highlight key points to aid revision – Examination tips are given as chapters progress.
ISBN: 978-0340973592
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Cambridge IGCSE Accounting
$39.90Endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. Cambridge IGCSE Accounting has been written as per the specifications of the Cambridge IGCSE Accounting Syllabus. Accounting principles and practices have been explained in simple language and lucid style to enhance the accessibility of the contents to students whose first language is not English.
ISBN: 978-1107625327
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