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Hardcover. Gifts, Talents and Education: A Living Theory Approach is a practical guide for teachers on how to help all their pupils to enhance their gifts and talents in the classroom. Examples reveal how teachers can transform the way education is understood in schools, by relating stories of how they learned about their own gifts and talents. Num Pages: 194 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470725399
ISBN
9780470725399
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.77

Paperback. Series: The Wilder House Series in Politics, History & Culture. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JH; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801495922
ISBN
9780801495922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 35.64

Paperback. Editor(s): Brooks, Arthur C. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 313.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742545052
ISBN
9780742545052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.34

Hardback. Examines North American Aboriginal peoples' use of Indigenous and European distance weapons in big-game hunting and combat. Beyond the capabilities of European weapons, Aboriginal peoples' ways of adapting and using this technology in combination with Indigenous weaponry contributed greatly to the impact these weapons had on Aboriginal cultures. Num Pages: 488 pages, 57 illustrations, 2 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803248380
ISBN
9780803248380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.02

Paperback. Drawing on concepts originated by Carl Jung, this book distinguishes four categories of personality styles and shows how these qualities determine the way you perceive the world and come to conclusions about what you've seen. It explains what they mean for your success in school, at a job, in a career and in your personal relationships. Num Pages: 256 pages, B&W diagrams. BIC Classification: JMS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 318. Understanding Personality Type. 239 pages, tabs.ch. Drawing on concepts originated by Carl Jung, this book distinguishes four categories of personality styles and shows how these qualities determine the way you perceive the world and come to conclusions about what you've seen. It explains what they mean for your success in school, at a job, in a career and in your personal relationships. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JMS. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 23. Weight: 324.
Publisher
Davies-Black Publishing
Number of pages
239
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
New ed of 2 Revised ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780891060741
ISBN
9780891060741
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. Includes a fresh foreword by anthropologist Marilyn Strathern. This volume discusses the ongoing response to the book and the debates it has engendered. Num Pages: 250 pages, 68 line drawings, 3 maps, 58 tables. BIC Classification: JHMC; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
Publisher
HAU
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Second Edition, Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780990505013
ISBN
9780990505013
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 28.11

Paperback. A practical guide to identifying and supporting young children who may be gifted or talented. This title explains how teachers and parents can promote the children's emotional and social adjustment, including ways to enhance self-esteem and support their autonomy. It is for parents and anyone working with or caring for a gifted or talented child. Num Pages: 288 pages, diagrams, graphs. BIC Classification: JNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
Open University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780335217724
ISBN
9780335217724
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.18

Paperback. Seeking to understand adolescents as social actors, this work considers the benefits and drawbacks of the debating experience. It analyzes the training of debaters in rapid-fire speech, rules of logical argumentation, the strategic use of evidence, and how this training instills the core values of such American institutions as law and politics. Series: Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFSP2; JNW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691074504
ISBN
9780691074504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.42
€ 46.71

Paperback. Reveals the dramatic stories of twenty outstandingly gifted people as they grew from early promise to maturity in Britain. This book also reveals the frustrations and triumphs of the author's remarkable participants, and investigates why some fell by the wayside whilst others reached fame and fortune. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BG; JFSP1; JMC; JNSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415470094
ISBN
9780415470094
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.78

Hardcover. What is it like to be smarter than 95% of the people you meet? Fifty-four-year-old Alison says, "They told me I was smart and I cried. I wanted to be sexy, or glamorous!" Jean, 38, laments, "I learned the whole job in six weeks, and now I'm bored. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 628.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
292
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471295808
ISBN
9780471295808
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 40.71

Hardback. This volume addresses the most current perspectives and issues related to giftedness and is written by leaders in the field. An excellent resource for special educators, administrators, mental health clinicians, school counselors, and psychologists, this volume addresses the different educational issues that impact this population. Editor(s): Rotatori, Anthony F.; Bakken, Jeffrey P.; Obiakor, Festus E. Series: Advances in Special Education. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JNSP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783507412
ISBN
9781783507412
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.03

Paperback. Winner examines the latest scientific evidence about the biological basis of giftedness as well as the role played by parents and schools in fostering exceptional abilities. In this fascinating book, she uncovers and explores nine myths about giftedness, and shows us what gifted children are really like. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JMC; JNSP; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 132 x 203 x 29. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Basic Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465017591
ISBN
9780465017591
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.32

Paperback. Gifted Children is a lively and informative exploration of the mystery of the gifted mind and the social and emotional needs of gifted children and their families. The authors give an insight into what is 'normal' for gifted children, acknowledge the difficulties they experience, and offer pointers for parents on how to support them. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JNSP; VFXC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843104391
ISBN
9781843104391
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.32

Paperback. Expert guidance on how to provide for gifted and talented children in your care. Editor(s): Sutherland, Margaret. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JNLA; JNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 296 x 211 x 9. Weight in Grams: 382.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781446211090
ISBN
9781446211090
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 48.92

Paperback. This handbook provides professional developmental support, direction and practical wisdom to teachers of children with special abilities. Strongly underpinned by current thinking in the area of gifted and talented education, the resource takes an 'inclusive' approach to ways of working with highly able children in regular classrooms. Num Pages: 64 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JNL; JNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 294 x 206 x 5. Weight in Grams: 194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843100867
ISBN
9781843100867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.42

Paperback. Gift-giving is extremely important in Japanese society, not only at the personal and household levels, but at the national and macroeconomic levels as well. This book is the first in English to document the extraordinary scale, complexity, and variation of giving in contemporary Japan. Num Pages: 256 pages, 34 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804747042
ISBN
9780804747042
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Hardback. Gift-giving is extremely important in Japanese society, not only at the personal and household levels, but at the national and macroeconomic levels as well. This book is the first in English to document the extraordinary scale, complexity, and variation of giving in contemporary Japan. Num Pages: 256 pages, 34 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 21. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804747035
ISBN
9780804747035
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.12

Paperback. Gift of Tears is intended for anyone who finds they have to cope, in the course of their daily lives, with the grief of others. It will prove invaluable to counsellors, therapists, mental health professionals and all those helping the bereaved. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583919330
ISBN
9781583919330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white photographs. BIC Classification: HRQ; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company United States
Edition
Original ed.
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781879181120
ISBN
9781879181120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.14

Paperback. In her memoir His Bright Light, the author opened her heart to share the story of the loss of her beloved son. In this book, she shows us how she transformed that pain into a campaign of service that enriched her life beyond what she could imagine. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; BM; JFFB; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 110.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552165440
ISBN
9780552165440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.09

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