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Taking a practical look at how standards in education can be raised, this book cuts through jargon to show how ideas and intentions can be translated into effective action that will help schools.Taking a practical look at how standards in education can be raised, this book cuts through jargon to sho... More

In this book, internationally recognized writers on leadership explore what makes leaders passionate about their role and their schools. The contributors show that leadership must move on from the realm of a role or job towards an energy and commitment for enhancing children's learning and children'... More

George Lyward had a gift for working with disturbed young people, and the therapeutic community he ran earned an international reputation for its success in rehabilitating adolescents who were excluded from school. Valuing and Educating Young People explains Lyward's ideas on education and emotional... More

This invigorating collection of commentaries and quotations is designed to provide inspiration for positive changes across the whole school, in teaching, learning, school management and beyond. It is intended for busy principals, teacher, heads of departments and subject coordinators keen to 'unlock... More

This book makes the assumption that success is possible in every school and it looks at the various ingredients of successful schools. Each chapter is rounded off with a commentary or 'case study' in the authors' inimitable style.... More

Transforming Teaching and Learning describes in theoretical and practical detail how the widely acclaimed Critical Skills Programme addresses all the current priority issues of UK education in a uniquely powerful and comprehensive way. The book includes: a clear description of the basic principles o... More

This pocket series brings the clarity for which The Economist is famous to the complex subjects that those in business and the professions need to understand.Pocket Strategy is in three sections Essays on what strategy is, strategy consultants, the secrets of growth, globalisation and other strategi... More

As business becomes increasingly global, it becomes increasingly important to speak the language of global business. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the important terms used around the world in all aspects of business.... More

Pocket MBA aimed at three main groups of people : those who are thinking og going to a business school, those who have never had the time or opportunity to do so, and those who already have an MBA and want to up date themselves on new developments in the field.... More