Margaret Thornton Books

The book critically analyzes the significant reforms that have transformed public universities over the past twenty years, focusing specifically on the field of law. It investigates the implications of privatization on educational accessibility, quality, and governance, providing a comprehensive examination of how these changes affect students, faculty, and the broader academic community. Through this lens, the author sheds light on the challenges and consequences of shifting from a public to a privatized university model.

Essential Mathematics for Cambridge Lower Secondary has been created for the international student. Written by an expert author team with an experienced examiner, it provides complete coverage of the latest Cambridge syllabus.

Essential Mathematics for Cambridge Lower Secondary has been created for the international student. Written by an expert author team with an experienced examiner, it provides complete coverage of the latest Cambridge syllabus.

Focusing on the concept of detracking, this book presents a thorough analysis of how school leaders can implement inclusive classroom practices that group students together regardless of prior achievement. Highlighting four successful detracking programs across diverse US schools, it serves as a practical guide for educators aiming to foster equity in education. Amid ongoing challenges from the pandemic and current debates on educational equity, the book emphasizes the necessity of adopting these practices to promote a fair learning environment for all students.

Written to cover the AQA GCSE Mathematics A modular specification (Unit 1, Foundation), our student book targets the skills and knowledge required for the exam. Functional mathematics is integrated throughout providing an emphasis on applying mathematics in a real-life context.

Published in Defeating Hitler for the very first time, the top secret report Some Weaknesses in German Strategy and Organisation 1933 - 1945 was prepared by Whitehall's highest intelligence body, the Joint Intelligence Committee, and presented to Britain's Chiefs of Staff in 1946 to 'set down certain aspects of the War whilst there are still sources available who were closely connected with the events described'. Paul Winter sets this unique and important document in its historical setting, providing biographies of key figures referenced in the report and a timeline of the crucial events of the Second World War. This is an important book for anyone interested in how the Second World War was won and lost.