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Education

Brian Jackson: Educational Innovator and Social Reformer By Kit Hardwick Based in part on the subject's own personal papers, this is an inspiring biography of one of Britain's foremost proponents of educational and childcare reform. ISBN-13: 9780718830250

A Century of Art and Design Education: From Arts and Crafts to Conceptual Art By Stuart MacDonald A ground-breaking study of the development of education in art and design in Britain from the middle of the nineteenth century to the present day. ISBN-13: 9780718830489

A Child's Work: Freedom and Guidance in Froebel's Educational Theory and Practise Paperback Edition By Joachim Liebschner An illuminating study of the great German educationalist's philosophy that guided play is the most important learning tool for young children. ISBN-13: 9780718830687

New Title Death By John Prickett (editor) Newly reprinted, this invaluable resource for teachers and students discusses the various approaches of the major world religions to death and dying. Includes extracts from funeral liturgies and accounts of burial ceremonies. ISBN-13: 9780718830861

Doors of Possibility: The Life of Emmeline Tanner 1876-1955 By Susan Major The absorbing story of Emmeline Tanner, headmistress of Roedean School, whose professional career as a teacher and reformer spanned a period of intense change in girls' secondary education. ISBN-13: 9780718829223

Foundations of Progressive Education: The History of the National Froebel Society By Joachim Liebschner The story of how a handful of young women radically changed British education by following the philosophy of the German educationalist, Friedrich Froebel. Their efforts also led to the foundation of the Kindergarten Movement in Britain. ISBN-13: 9780718828356

The History and Philosophy of Art Education By Stuart MacDonald An investigation of the development of art and design education in Italy, France, Britain, Germany, and the United States. ISBN-13: 9780718891534

New Title Initiation Rites By John Prickett (editor) Newly reprinted, this invaluable resource for teachers and students discusses initiation rites of the major world religions. Includes extracts from initiation liturgies, which can be used as source material. ISBN-13: 9780718830878

Maskwork: The Background, Making and Use of Masks By Jennifer Foreman A new way of looking at the art of masks and mask-making, through a unique and richly illustrated combination of ethnography, design and practical advice. Of particular value to schools and theatre groups, and to anyone interested in this ancient craft. ISBN-13: 9780718829483

Moral Problems in Medicine: A Practical Coursebook By Michael Palmer A concise and stimulating introduction to the subject of medical ethics. An essential text for medical students, nurses and other health professionals, but also an ideal overview for the general reader. ISBN-13: 9780718891787

Moral Problems: A Coursebook For Schools and Colleges 1st Edition By Michael Palmer A highly successful course on ethics including extracts from the major texts in ethical theory, with introductions and questions to aid students in their comprehension of these texts. ISBN-13: 9780718827915

Moral Problems: A Coursebook For Schools and Colleges 2nd Edition By Michael Palmer A highly successful course on ethics including extracts from the major texts in ethical theory, with introductions and questions to aid students in their comprehension of these texts. Extensively revised and expanded. ISBN-13: 9780718830519

OU Men By P. Lunneborg A study of how the Open University has affected and empowered the lives of fifteen working men from Britain and overseas. From their interviews, the author develops a wide-ranging analysis of employment, education and personal life in modern Britain. ISBN-13: 9780718829728

OU Women: Undoing Educational Obstacles By P. Lunneborg From the first-hand accounts of fourteen women whose lives were turned around through their degree studies with the Open University, the author develops an analysis of the obstacles to women's education and how they are overcome. ISBN-13: 9780718829797

New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Two-Volume Set By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available separately. ISBN-13: 9780718830779

New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Volume One By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available as a single set. ISBN-13: 9780718830793

New Title The Philosophy of Religion: A Sourcebook Volume Two By Michael Palmer A comprehensive and accessible guide to the key writings in the philosophy of religion. An invaluable resource for schools and colleges, and an ideal introduction for the general reader. Volumes One and Two are also available as a single set. ISBN-13: 9780718830809

Psychology: A Complete GCSE Course By Geoffrey Shoesmith A new and complete psychology textbook for GCSE, built around a series of self-contained topics. Ideal both for class work and home study. ISBN-13: 9780718830021

New Title The Theory of Knowledge: A Coursebook By Clare Hay A succinct and comprehensive introduction to the philosophy of knowledge, rendering a complex and fascinating subject accessible for both students and the general reader. ISBN-13: 9780718830885