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The Principal: Creative Leadership for Excellence in Schools 7th Edition
$241.50Centered on the seven Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards developed for school leaders that covers both theory and practice.
ISBN: 9780137158379
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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
Hardcover
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Jolly Phonics Finger Phonics Big Books 1-7 (New)
$249.90The Finger Phonics Big Books introduce young children to all of the letter sounds, not just the alphabet. The teaching is multi-sensory. Each letter sound is introduced with a detailed illustration, a simple story, an action and a large formation letter. As the children’s letter-sound knowledge builds up, blending words (which use only known letter sounds) are included for early reading practice. The wipe-clean plastic sheet can be clipped to the activity pages at the end of each book for fun and engaging whole-class teaching.
ISBN: 9781844146741
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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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Foodservice Organizations: A Managerial and Systems Approach (9th Edition)
$255.00Harnesses a unique systems model to explain and understand foodservice management
Applicable to a wide range of courses, including food production, management, leadership, and human resource management, this Ninth Edition of Foodservice Organizations: A Managerial and Systems Approach continues to use its unique system model as a guiding framework for understanding foodservice management. Originally developed by Dr. Allene Vaden, the foodservice systems model remains innovative and has withstood the test of time. With its detailed discussion concerning how to transform human, material, facility, and operational inputs into outputs of meals, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and financial accountability, the basic principles of the text are applicable to a wide variety of programs.
Within the text, theory and empirical research are seamlessly blended with practice and practical applications. TheNinth Edition includes updated and revised information on sustainable practices, process improvement, strategic management, leadership development, food safety, and current trends.
ISBN: 9780134038940
Paperback
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J.K. Rowling: Harry Potter Box Set 1-3 (MinaLima Edition)
$269.90The most magical gift for anyone who loves the wizarding world! A stunning, interactive collector’s set featuring the first three books in J.K. Rowling’s spellbinding Harry Potter series, designed and illustrated by MinaLima – the acclaimed studio behind the iconic graphics of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.
Experience J.K. Rowling’s first three Harry Potter stories as never before! Each hardback edition is brimming with MinaLima magic and features J.K. Rowling’s complete and unabridged text accompanied by full-colour illustrations on nearly every page and eight brilliant paper-engineered elements:
ISBN: 9781526680068
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Jolly Phonics Extra Kit Personal Edition
$458.90The Jolly Phonics Extra (Personal Edition) provides an innovative and comprehensive set of materials, designed specifically for children who would benefit from extra help.
An ‘extra’, phonetically regular text has been used throughout the materials in this kit. Placed discreetly underneath the traditional text, it provides additional pronunciation help with detracting from the main text.
The TalkingPEN gives further support in a number of ways: providing an audio guide for each individual sound, modelling word blending and tricky-word reading, and helping the children to hear the sounds in words. The TalkingPEN can also be used by the children to self-check their reading; they simply touch the passage they have just read with the TalkingPEN to hear the text read back to them.
ISBN: 9781844144358
