David Kirk delves into the rich tapestry of Japanese history and culture, with a particular fascination for samurai cinema. His academic pursuits led him to explore this subject in depth, shaping his unique literary perspective. Now residing in Japan, he draws inspiration directly from the environment he studies, infusing his work with authentic insight.
Go the flying aces The bugs are dizzy with excitement when the dynamic dragonfly team visit Sunny Patch to perform their amazing flying feats. Miss Spider's adopted son Dragon is desperate to fly away with them and join his own kind but is he ready to leave his family?
Scholar. Warrior. Samurai. His name was Bennosuke, son of the great Munisai Shinmen, known throughout the empire as one of the greatest warriors who ever lived. His destiny was to become a great warrior like his father - a Samurai, one of the most feared and respected in the world. But before fame comes action, and Bennosuke must prove himself on the battlefield before he can claim his inheritance. And in his way stands the vengeful Hayato, son of Lord Nakata, the face of the enemy, a man who is determined to kill Bennosuke. It is a battle between honour and vengeance, pride and reputation. And Bennosuke must look death in the eye before he can call himself a warrior. Before he can call himself Musashi, the greatest warrior of all time…
It's Shimmer's eighth hatchday and what better way to celebrate than with the biggest party ever? But when a thunderstorm threatens to ruin Shimmer's big day, it's up to Miss Spider and the rest of the family to chase away the birthday blues.
Miss Spider and her husband go shopping for a car.
Miss Spider proves that her heart knows best when it comes to choosing a husband.
The story follows Musashi Miyamoto as he confronts the deadly Yoshioka school of warriors in Kyoto, seeking to dismantle the oppressive "way of the sword" that enforces loyalty among samurai. Despite his exceptional swordsmanship, Musashi faces formidable adversaries, including powerful lords who will stop at nothing to eliminate him. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, he must weigh the risks of his quest against the cunning strategies of his enemies, making for a gripping tale of honor, rivalry, and survival.
With over 40 years of research, the book introduces Models-based Practice (MbP) as a forward-thinking approach to physical education. It emphasizes the importance of integrating pedagogical models into physical education programs, outlining the optimal conditions necessary for MbP to thrive. This synthesis not only highlights the evolution of teaching methods but also aims to reshape the future of physical education by prioritizing effective instructional strategies.
Focusing on Models-based Practice (MbP), this book offers a practical introduction to a transformative approach in physical education and sports pedagogy. It emphasizes the use of various pedagogical models to enhance the design and delivery of physical education programs, making it a valuable resource for educators seeking innovative teaching strategies.
This unflinching analysis explains the nature of precarity and its detrimental effects on the health and wellbeing of young people. It exposes physical educators' unpreparedness to provide inclusive, fair and equitable forms of physical education that might empower young people to overcome the mal effects of precarity. Following a thorough analysis and critique of critical pedagogy, David Kirk advocates for critical pedagogies of affect as physical education's response to precarity, providing detailed outlines of these pedagogies and their grounding in research. He argues that now more than ever physical educators need to be alive to the serious social and economic challenges that shape young people's health, happiness and life chances. This bold and provocative book is essential reading for all researchers in the field of physical education and health education pedagogy, as well as teacher educators, curriculum policy makers, and other professionals who work with young people living in precarity.
