Illuminates the multiple barriers that plague the education system and shows the way toward enlightened and inclusive educational policy and policymaking This book showcases new scholarship in the broad field of education policy and governance. Authored by some of the field’s foremost scholars, as well as new and up-and-coming academics, this definitive handbook offers a range of cultural, economi…
The Handbook of World Englishes is a collection of newly commissioned articles focusing on selected critical dimensions and case studies of the theoretical, ideological, applied and pedagogical issues related to English as it is spoken around the world. Represents the cross-cultural and international contextualization of the English language Articulates the visions of scholars from major varieties…
Фрэнсис Фукуяма – американский политолог японского происхождения, он считается одним из крупнейших представителей современной геополитики. В своих произведениях, собранных в данной книге, Фукуяма подробно показал, как «мировая либеральная революция» привела вначале к падению СССР, а затем создала реальную угрозу для Российской Федерации. По мнению автора, автократический режим в России не выдержит…
The must-have companion workbook to the bestselling Teach Like a Champion 2.0 Teach Like a Champion Field Guide 2.0 is the teacher's hands-on guide to improving their craft. In Teach Like a Champion 2.0, veteran teaching coach Doug Lemov updated, improved upon, and replaced the original edition of this global bestseller, setting forth 62 of the most rigorously vetted and critically observed teachi…
The Handbook of Clinical Linguistics brings together an international team of contributors to create an original, in-depth survey of the field for students and practitioners of speech-language pathology, linguistics, psychology, and education. Explores the field of clinical linguistics: the application of the principles and methods of linguistics to the study of language disability in all its form…
The Grammar of Raising and Control surveys analyses across a range of theoretical frameworks from Rosenbaum's classic Standard Theory analysis (1967) to current proposals within the Minimalist Program, and provides readers with a critical understanding of these, helping them in the process to develop keen insights into the strengths and weaknesses of syntactic arguments in general. Distills a very…
*** Pre-Order The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Syntax, second edition, publishing December 2017. Find out more at www.companiontosyntax.com *** This long-awaited reference work marks the culmination of numerous years of research and international collaboration by the world’s leading syntacticians. There exists no other comparable collection of research that documents the development of syntax in t…
The Handbook of Pragmatics is a collection of newly commissioned articles that provide an authoritative and accessible introduction to the field, including an overview of the foundations of pragmatic theory and a detailed examination of the rich and varied theoretical and empirical subdomains of pragmatics. Contains 32 newly commissioned articles that outline the central themes and challenges for …
Знаменитая художница и автор книг по рисованию Джин Хэйнс – проводник в удивительном творческом путешествии. Она показывает, как преодолевать жизненные трудности и менять мировосприятие с каждым мазком кисти. Эта книга – не только для художников; она пригодится и тем, кто никогда не рисовал, и тем, кому еще в детстве сказали, что у них «никогда ничего не получится». Она для тех, кто любит играть с…
Студия «МедиаКнига» представляет аудиокнигу знаменитого итальянского ученого – психиатра Чезаре Ломброзо – «Гениальность и помешательство. Параллель между великими людьми и помешанными» «…Зависимостью гения от патологических изменений отчасти можно объяснить любопытную особенность гениальности по сравнению с талантом, в том отношении, что она является чем-то бессознательным и проявляется совершенн…
В книге предлагается новый взгляд на развитие конкуренции в США в первые десятилетия XXI века. Основываясь на современных научных исследованиях и проводя международные сопоставления, автор показывает, что конкуренция на внутреннем американском рынке снижается. Это объясняется усилением лоббизма и финансирования политических кампаний крупными корпорациями и ведет к падению уровня заработной платы, …
100 ready-to-use graphic organizers that help elementary students learn Graphic organizers are a powerful metacognitive teaching and learning tool and this book features 100 graphic organizers for teachers in grades K-5—double the number of any other book on the market. These graphic organizers can be used as before learning, during learning, or after learning activities, and support students' lea…
The invaluable handbook for acing your on-camera appearance On-Camera Coach is your personal coach for becoming great on camera. From Skype interviews and virtual conferences to shareholder presentations and television appearances, this book shows you how to master the art of on-camera presentation to deliver your message clearly, effectively, and with confidence. Fear of public speaking is common…
Make sense of college admissions and prepare a successful application Admission Matters offers comprehensive, expert, and practical advice for parents and students to guide them through the college admissions process. From building a college list, to understanding standardized tests, to obtaining financial aid, to crafting personal statements, to making a final decision, this book guides you every…
The new building blocks for learning in a complex world This important resource introduces a framework for 21st Century learning that maps out the skills needed to survive and thrive in a complex and connected world. 21st Century content includes the basic core subjects of reading, writing, and arithmetic-but also emphasizes global awareness, financial/economic literacy, and health issues. The ski…