Sinbad embarks on a perilous journey to confront the usurper, Akhdar, who has enslaved the Azurian people and plunged the kingdom into civil war. Eight years after the assassination of the noble Zhar Dadgar and the disappearance of his heir, a prophecy hints at a stranger destined to defeat the false king. As Sinbad navigates treachery and danger, he must uncover whether he is the prophesied hero or just a pawn in Akhdar's sinister plans. This adventure promises to test his courage and cunning like never before.
Focusing on the interplay between education and identity, this study explores how students navigate their roles in relation to the ideal of the "good student." It critiques the modernist educational philosophies that underpin contemporary schooling, emphasizing the school's function as a political arena where various policies and educational philosophies clash. The examination reveals how these dynamics shape students' experiences and their development as citizens.
The narrative explores Greg Thompson's experiences with his guardian angel and other paranormal beings, starting from his childhood. He shares insights gained from daily communication with spirit guides, providing a unique perspective on life and the spiritual realm. Through his journey, Thompson aims to enlighten readers about the influence of these guides on personal growth and understanding of the world around us.
This debut short story collection from Sam Thompson (Communion Town,
longlisted for the Booker Prize) creates a landscape all its own - a place
where a single moment can be the catalyst to turn the very nature of reality
upside down. Shot through with an unsettling strangeness, it confirms
Thompson's place as a major talent in weird fiction.
First Coding introduces children to the basic principles of programming and
computing, from being safe on the internet to their first steps in computer
logic. This series uses easy-to-read text and colourful images, as well as
real examples of code.
First Coding introduces children to the basic principles of programming and
computing, from being safe on the internet to their first steps in computer
logic. This series uses easy-to-read text and colourful images, as well as
real examples of code.
First Coding introduces children to the basic principles of programming and
computing, from being safe on the internet to their first steps in computer
logic. This series uses easy-to-read text and colourful images, as well as
real examples of code.
A global education race now pits countries, regions, and school systems against one another. The racecourse has been created by a small number of influential international testing programs, and the popular media announces winners and losers. Fear of falling behind haunts policy-makers and shapes educational priorities around the world. But are we running in the right direction? We all have a stake in education, and as informed citizens we need to understand the increasingly influential and controversial phenomenon of international testing and what it means for students and the future of our schools. The Global Education Race provides educators, parents, and policy-makers with a lively and accessible introduction to the most influential international testing program: PISA, the Programme for International Student Assessment, operated by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. The authors draw on the latest research on assessment and education policy to provide a clear account of how the test works and to investigate PISA’s influence on educational goals and practice in schools around the world. The book aims to provoke informed debate about the role of testing, data, and comparison in educational change. Includes a foreword by David C. Berliner and Pasi Sahlberg.
