Education and Study aids

Inspiring Children to Read and Write for Pleasure

by Fred Sedgwick

Inspiring Children to Read and Write for Pleasure  uses the context of literature to illuminate and inform the teaching of literacy in the primary classroom and inspire children to a love of books.

Early Childhood Education

by Suzanne L Krogh & Kristine L Slentz

In an accessible and meaningful way, Early Childhood Education examines foundational topics that encourage early childhood education students to think, reflect, and develop opinions, theories, and philosophies...

Developmentally Appropriate Play: Guiding Young Children to a Higher Level

by Gaye Gronlund

Help children participate in purposeful play to promote the development of a number of important skills.

Community College Companion

by Ed. D. Mark C. Rowh

Students will explore certificate and degree options; connect their needs, plans, and personalities to courses and programs; and gain tips for enhancing their financial aid package and scoring scholarships.

The Canadian GED for Dummies

by Murray Shukyn & Dale E Shuttleworth

With a General Education Development (GED) diploma, a Canadian's chance for employment and higher education opportunities increases dramatically. The Canadian GED For Dummies offers Canadians taking the test...

How We Think

by Alan H Schoenfeld

In How We Think, esteemed scholar and mathematician Alan Schoenfeld proposes a groundbreaking theory and model about how we think and act in the classroom and beyond.

The Guided Reader to Teaching and Learning

by Denis Hayes

The Guided Reader to Teaching and Learning draws on extracts from the published work of some of the most influential education writers in recent times to provide insight, guidance and clarity about key issues...

Black Star Over Japan

by Albert Axelbank

At the time of original publication the author argued that contemporary forces within Japan were combining to create a strong movement for revision of the constitution and for the acquisition of nuclear weapons...

Japan in Crisis

by Hugh Vere Redman

This book attempts to give a balanced account of Japan during the 'crisis' years of 1931-1935 which were some of the most significant in modern Japanese history. They saw an act of political expansion unique...

Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys: Strategies That Work -- And Why

by Richard Hawley, Michael Reichert & Peg Tyre

Based on an extensive worldwide study, this book reveals what gets boys excited about learning

Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys challenges the widely-held cultural impression that boys are stubbornly resistant to...

Don't Stalk the Admissions Officer: How to Survive the College Admissions Process without Losing Your Mind

by Risa Lewak

The college admissions process is:

   A) Similar to gallbladder surgery without anesthesia

   B) Worse than watching American Idol auditions without earplugs

   C) Soul-destroying, ego-crushing, and life-sucking...

Matching Books and Readers

by Nancy Hadaway & Terrell Young

Providing practical guidance and resources, this book helps teachers harness the power of children's literature for developing ELLs' literacy skills and language proficiency. The authors show how carefully selected...

How to Pass the Civil Service Qualifying Tests: The Essential Guide for Clerical and Fast Stream Applicants

by Mike Bryon

How to Pass the Civil Service Qualifying Tests contains expert advice and practice questions relevant to the test used to recruit both administrative and fast stream applicants.

The Study Skills Guide: Essential Strategies for Smart Students

by Jacqueline Connelly & Patrick Forsyth

The Study Skills Guide gives invaluable advice on achieving success at university, covering topics such as time management, writing essays, revising, critical analytical thinking and e-learning.

Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools

by Milton Chen & George Lucas

An educational innovator who worked at Sesame Workshop and The George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a new vision for learning

As a result of constant innovation, learning is no longer limited by traditional...

Wiley GAAP: Practical Implementation Guide and Workbook

by Barry J. Epstein & Nadira M. Saafir

Wiley GAAP Workbook provides easy-to-understand guidance and clarity to practical applications of GAAP. Enhancing your comprehension of GAAP to enable practical application of a variety of situations that you...

Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in our Schools

by Milton Chen & George Lucas

An educational innovator who worked at Sesame Workshop and The George Lucas Educational Foundation offers a new vision for learning

As a result of constant innovation, learning is no longer limited by traditional...

The Expert Teacher of English

by Andrew Goodwyn

The Expert Teacher of English is for all passionate teachers - both novice and expert - who aspire to become outstanding professionals. It considers what we mean by 'expert' and 'expertise', explores concepts...

Your First Year As an Elementary School Teacher: Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional

by Karen Heisinger, Natalie Elkin & Lynne Marie Rominger

Real Solutions and Advice from the Teaching Trenches

Many begin teaching because of a desire to make a difference. But faced with everyday challenges of the classroom, this idealism is often lost. The fact is,...

Knowledge, Pedagogy and Society

by Daniel Frandji & Philippe Vitale

This collection gathers together international scholars in education, sociology, and epistemology to test and examine Bernstein's work against the backdrop of their own research, from teaching content and...