African Sexualities aims to inspire a new generation of students and teachers to study, reflect and gain fresh and critical insights into the complex issues of gender and sexuality. It opens a space - particularly for young people - to think about African sexualities in different ways.
Saved from the drudgery of a working-class existence by an astute young Pre-Raphaelite artist, Lizzie Siddal rose to become one of the most famous faces in Victorian Britain, until tragically ending her young life in 1862. This biography takes Lizzie from the background of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's life and brings her to the forefront of her own.
Big Picture series brings the world and its wonders to life for young readers. Full of fascinating information from across the globe, from animals and homes to the most interesting jobs in history.
Presents an exploration of what it's really like to do mathematics. This work deals with subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical - what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, and more.
The history of child labour in America is long and, in some cases, unsavoury. It dates back to the founding of the United States. Traditionally, most children, except for the privileged few, had always worked - either for their parents or for an outside employer. Through the years, child labour practices have changed - and so have the benefits and risks associated with employment of children. In some respects, altered workplace technology has served to make work easier and less hazardous. At the same time, some processes and equipment have rendered the workplace more dangerous - especially for the very young. Child labour first became a federal legislative issue at least as far back as 1906 with the introduction of the Beveridge proposal for regulation of the types of work in which children might be engaged. Although the 1906 legislation was not adopted, it led to extended study of the conditions under which children were employed or allowed to work and to a series of legislative proposals - some approved, others defeated or overturned by the courts - culminating in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938.The latter statute, amended periodically, remains the primary federal law dealing with the employment of children. Although providing a framework for regulation of child labour (and, in some cases, forbidding it entirely), the FLSA is not comprehensive, nor does it deal with all employment of children in precisely the same way. Generally speaking, work by young persons (under 18 years of age) in mines and factories is not allowed. What other types of work may be suitable (or especially hazardous) for persons under 18 years of age has been left to the discretion of the Secretary of Labour. Some types of work - for example, some newspaper sales and delivery, theatrical (and related) employment - fall beyond the scope of FLSA child labour requirements. Finally, a distinction has been made between employment in non-agricultural fields and in agriculture - and, in the latter case, between work for a parent or gua
Communication scholars increasingly recognize the influence life stages have on communication. This book presents concepts from a unique life span orientation so that readers can gain a better understanding of the impact the life span has on interpersonal communication and relationships. The authors include an abundance of current theory and research and also incorporate scholarship from psychology and sociology. Section Two is organized around four specific life stages: early to middle childhood--addresses topics such as emotional and conflict competence; adolescence to young adulthood--examines identity, self-disclosure, how relationships form, and relationships outside the family; adulthood to middle-adulthood--covers marital and family communication, and gender issues; elderly--looks at multi-generational issues, grandparenting, communication challenges for the elderly, and romance and intimacy for the elderly.
A general English course for adults and young adults based on observation of what good teachers do in the classroom. This student's book contains 90 hours of teaching material.
What accounts for the rise and fall of popular cultural trends? Why do A-list movie stars make so much money? How do television networks decide what programmes to air? Do video games encourage violent behaviour among young people, or do they make users smarter? Does advertising really work? This title answers these questions.
A friendly and attractive series that invites young readers to learn healthy habits by discovering the similarities and differences between humans and animals.
An ethnography of globalisation positioned at the intersection between political economy and cultural studies. It examines the expansion of the global assembly line into the realm of computer-based work, and focuses on the incorporation of young Barbadian women into these high-tech informatics jobs.
Words Their Way a Emergent Sorts for Spanish Speaking English Learners is a new text providing strategic assistance for teachers working with native Spanish speakers. Based on the same solid research and using the same scope and sequence laid out in Words Their Way with English Learners, this companion volume begins with a series of picture concept sorts that teach students how to sort, providing guidance to help teachers make sorting meaningful. The text develops a routine for introducing the English vocabulary, helping students learn the vocabulary before they sort. The words for study are selected based on their phonetic properties as well as their usefulness in reading, speaking and understanding grade level content. The text addresses the needs of the emergent speller, whether young or not so young. The text is careful to include sorts more appropriate for older learners.
A two-level course that challenges young learners, developing skills in reading and writing as well as listening and speaking. It features illustrated characters, songs and chants, photos and information that give a window on life in English-speaking cultures. It is useful for children starting to learn English.
Straightforward is a multi-level course for adults and young adults. Based on observation of what good teachers do in the classroom, it is transparent in its structure, pragmatic in its methodology and varied in its content. This book contains 90 hours of teaching material on this course.
This new play continues the run of work in which Hare has sought to describe the atmosphere of contemporary Britain. A successful entrepreneur, Victor Quinn, employs a young poet, Paul Peplow, to decorate the legend of his fast-growing Internet business. Nothing prepares either man for the outcome.
Protestant missionaries in Latin America, colonial "civilizers" in the Pacific, Peace Corps volunteers in Africa. Since the 1890s, thousands of American teachers - mostly young, white, middle-class, and inexperienced - have fanned out across the globe. This book tells the story of what they intended to teach and what lessons they learned.
A new edition of the popular picture dictionary, available in 13 bilingual editions that meet the language needs of young adult and adult students around the world.
There is currently increased recognition amongst researchers that inquiry learning, particularly when supported by technology, can be a significant vehicle for fostering the development of higher order thinking skills - offering learners a meaningful and productive approach to the development of their knowledge of the world. Science educationalists in particular have underscored the potential inherent in inquiry learning approaches, recognising that young people need to know how to 'act like scientists' to understand and contribute to the major scientific debates that are shaping our world. That said, inquiry learning presents a number of challenges for both teachers and students. Orchestrating Personal Inquiry addresses the key challenge, of how to resource and support processes of inquiry learning within and beyond the classroom, arguing that technological support, when coupled with appropriate design of the activities and learning environment, can have a vital role to play in the orchestration of inquiry learning experiences that are engaging, authentic and personally relevant.The book comprises an edited collection of separately authored but carefully integrated chapters, with chapter authors selected to ensure comprehensive coverage, international relevance, and optimal application to practice. Orchestrating Personal Inquiry brings together, for the first time in book-format, work on inquiry learning and orchestration of learning. All authors are working at the cutting-edge of the field, and represent a wide range of disciplinary contexts (for example, human computer interaction, science learning, psychology and education). Their theoretical perspectives are diverse, yet complementary. A substantive editorial introductory chapter introduces and contextualise the key themes and issues being explored throughout the book.
How do birds fly? What keeps a skyscraper safe? How do cell phones work? Students can find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting Simply Science series. With a fresh approach to science and bright, graphic illustrations, these books are sure to amaze budding young scientists.
Eager to forge a viable future amid poverty and rising consumerism, many young women in Tamatave entered the sexual economy in hope of finding a European husband. This book chronicles the coming of age of a generation of women in Tamatave in the years that followed Madagascar's economic liberalization.
Brand new handbook that fully meets the 2010 National Occupational Standards for eager students wanting to learn from a bestselling and highly experienced author. Written by an experienced author, this clearly-written book is the perfect companion for those studying Teaching Assistant qualifications at Level 3, including Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Award, Certificate or Diploma) at level 3, or Certificate in Cover Supervision. Widely respected, this book gives your students practical guidance on how to support the development of children and young people in a variety of educational settings and will be the perfect companion throughout their course and as they develop their career.
What were the achievements of the 'angry' writers who emerged in the fifties? All literary movements acquire enemies, but the Angry Young Men of the 1950s accumulated more than most. This title takes the reader on a journey back to this era, and reveals stories from the Greats, including John Osborne, Kingsley Amis, Kenneth Tynan and John Braine.
Tells the story of the siege - of the toll that thirst, hunger and sleeplessness took on the hostages, of the bravery of those who dealt with the terrorists, such as the elderly headmistress of the school and the doctor who tried to relieve the suffering of the young children.
Suitable for young people from age thirteen upwards, this book is a series of self-contained workshops in mathematics. Each chapter describes how novel mathematical ideas relate to real life, and includes problem sheets, their solutions, projects and field trips. The topics include: mazes, folk dancing, sundials, magic, castles, and slide rules.
Focuses on relativistic statistical mechanics. This book is suitable for graduate students and young researchers for whom it offers methods and also appropriate schemes to deal with the problems encountered in astrophysics, in strong magnetic, in nuclear or even in high energy physics.
The deeply compelling story of the rare friendship between a young development volunteer and this midwife who defies tradition and becomes - too early in her own life - a legend.
The course for adults and young adults that develops language skills and sets students firmly on the road to exam success. The Language Maximiser is packed with grammar and vocabulary consolidation and extension, plus extra reading, writing, listening and speaking practice to complement the Coursebook.
Born in the late 1930s, the daughter of a white settler and an Alyawarra woman, the author was four years old when she was taken to the Bungalow mission in Alice Springs. Much of her young life was spent on the Croker Island mission and she recalls happy days in the care of compassionate missionaries.
Introduces young children to many kinds of sounds, the sources of sounds, and how we hear. This book also covers physical processes, looking at energy and how sound is made.
Introduces curriculum concepts to readers aged over 4 years. This title uses high-quality photos and simple text to provide an overview of key curriculum topics for young readers. It presents a general introduction to or summary of essential primary curriculum topics.
The true story of the US Forest Service's firefighters, the Smokejumpers, who parachuted into a remote forest fire in Montana on August 5th 1949. Three hours later, twelve of them were dead or fatally burned.
Traces the career of the young scam artist Curzio Inghirami whose "findings" reached the Vatican shortly after Galileo was condemned by the inquisition, inspiring participants on both sides of the affair to clash again - this time over Etruscan history. Written with humor and energy the author tells about Curzio's far-reaching pranks.
Presents a comparative study of the way United States and Canada have responded to the hysteria over 'girl crime' and how it has affected the treatment of both girls and boys. This title traces the evolution of approaches to the treatment of young offenders. It is suitable for those working with troubled youths.
Drawing on life histories of several children, this book shows that children and childhood are being redefined by desires of a young country struggling to position itself in international community. It reveals how Ugandans are constructing childhood as an identity for development of nation.
Drawing on life histories of several children, this book shows that children and childhood are being redefined by desires of a young country struggling to position itself in international community. It reveals how Ugandans are constructing childhood as an identity for development of nation.
In this text, David Crystal examines why we devote so much time and energy to language games, how professionals make a career of them, and how young children instinctively take to them.
An entertaining and inspiring story about a young woman's surprising determination to live in the wilds of Africa and her extraordinary devotion to animals, told in a warm and engaging style.
Features a course for adults and young adults. This course has a communicative syllabus that helps students express themselves through English. This coursebook with CD-ROM includes various topics, grammar and vocabulary activities, integrated skills tasks, review units and practice pages.
This text presents a range of professional and managerial techniques and strategies which can make the residential experience a safe and positive one for children and young people and a rewarding one for the adults who care for them.
Contains the letters that trace young Sam Clemens' remarkable self-transformation from a footloose, irreverent West Coast journalist to a popular lecturer and author of "The Jumping Frog", soon to be a national and international celebrity.
Today part of the Republic of Yemen, Aden has long passed from British consciousness. This title offers an account of the author's experiences as a young British colonial officer who served in South Arabia during the critical years leading up to Britain's headlong departure.
Howard Carter ad arrived in Egypt as a 17-year old 'tracer' with rudimentary education, and progressed to become the first Chief Inspector of Antiquities in Upper Egypt. An improbable but auspicious partnership with the 5th Earl of Carnarvon developed in which the young Carter acted as assistant. This title presents his biography.
Designed for use by children in their second year of English, this activity pack contains 40 activities, divided into 11 topics including family and home, the body, health and ability, describing people and describing places.
