Susan Groundwater-Smith Book order

The book highlights the importance of multiple perspectives of the transition to school and offers suggestions about how the perspectives of children, families, educators and community members might be included and analysed in evaluation strategies.

Challenging conventional terminology, this book critically examines the language surrounding improvement and reform in education. It delves into how specific phrases and concepts shape perceptions and practices within educational systems. By questioning established narratives, the work encourages readers to rethink the implications of educational discourse and its impact on policy and practice. The exploration aims to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances involved in educational improvement efforts.

A classic from the golden age of pulp science fiction, in print for the first time in years with a striking new look!

Book four of one of the all-time classic series of adventurous, galaxy spanning science fiction: E. E. 'Doc' Smith's Lensman series

I know what it's like to be small in the city... Being small can be overwhelming in a city. People don't see you. The loud sounds of the sirens and cyclists can be scary. And the streets are so busy it can make your brain feel like there's too much stuff in it. But if you know where to find good hiding places, warm dryer vents that blow out hot steam that smells like summer, music to listen to or friends to say hi to, there can be comfort in the city, too. We follow our little protagonist, who knows all about what its like to be small in the city, as he gives his best advice for surviving there. As we turn the pages, Sydney Smith's masterful storytelling allows us to glimpse exactly who this advice is for, leading us to a powerful, heart-rending realization...

The fourth volume of the Past Times of Macclesfield a collection of local history newspaper columns by celebrated local historian Dorothy Bentley Smith.

No Ordinary Surgeon centres on the fascinating story of one talented man in the nineteenth century - William Binley Dickinson.

The third volume of the Past Times of Macclesfield; a collection of local history newspaper columns by celebrated local historian Dorothy Bentley Smith.

Designed for pre-service teachers, this text equips educators with the strategies and insights necessary to effectively support students during the critical middle years of education. It emphasizes understanding the unique challenges faced by this age group and provides practical approaches to foster engagement and learning.

The book emphasizes the importance of involving young people as active participants in research that affects them, challenging traditional methodologies that treat them merely as subjects or clients. It critiques existing approaches and advocates for innovative methods that empower youth to shape and interpret research, fostering a more inclusive and meaningful engagement in the research process.