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Society & social sciences
Hardback. Considering animal welfare from a broad, humanitarian, perspective, the author describes his experiences investigating animal welfare in a range of situations, from the Bedouins slaughtering sheep in the desert to livestock being transported overseas. Series: Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092183
- ISBN
- 9781402092183
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€ 185.16
€ 185.16
Hardback. All over the world, millions of infant boys and girls have part or all of their sexual organs cut off for abhorrent reasons. In this text, experts from an array of fields present the latest research on this tragedy and outline steps to end it. Editor(s): Denniston, George; Hodges, Frederick Mansfield; Milos, Marilyn Fayre. Num Pages: 273 pages, 10 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFM; JPVH; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 662.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402091667
- ISBN
- 9781402091667
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€ 182.17
€ 182.17
Collective Improvisation in a Teacher Education Community
. Ed(S): Darling, Linda Farr; Erickson, Gaale...
Paperback. This book details a teacher education initiative called A Community of Inquiry in Teacher Education, which seeks to transform learning to teach from an experience based on the acquisition of skills to one centered on the cultivation of certain dispositions. Editor(s): Darling, Linda Farr; Erickson, Gaalen L.; Clarke, Anthony. Series: Self Study of Teaching and Teacher Education Practices. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKC; JNKH; JNMT; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 850.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402091056
- ISBN
- 9781402091056
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Condition: New
€ 121.56
€ 121.56
Researching Design Learning: Issues and Findings from Two Decades of R...
Kimbell, Richard, Stables, Kay
Paperback. Design and Technology has evolved in the school curriculum and the British government funds research exploring what learners could do when challenged with design and technology tasks. This book summarizes the lessons learned from this research. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AK; AMC; JNKD; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1060.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007. 2nd printing 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402090547
- ISBN
- 9781402090547
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Condition: New
€ 184.60
€ 184.60
Hardback. Mary Henkel is one of the most renowned scholars of higher education. In honor of her 70th birthday, her colleagues have written and compiled this volume of articles analyzing the evolution of concepts of governance in higher education. Editor(s): Amaral, Alberto; Bleiklie, Ivar A.; Musselin, Christine. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 175 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402089930
- ISBN
- 9781402089930
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Condition: New
€ 122.17
€ 122.17
Hardback. The authors bring their decades of classroom teaching experience, along with their research base, to a discussion of literacy spanning elementary through high school. They explore the prescriptions that hinder effective approaches to literacy instruction. Series: Explorations of Educational Purpose. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JM; CFC; JNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402089800
- ISBN
- 9781402089800
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€ 123.66
€ 123.66
Hardback. This volume explores ways in which social sustainability can be integrated into Adult and Vocational Education (AVE) practices. It argues that job-specific training needs re-orientation to include life-specific learning. Editor(s): Willis, Peter; McKenzie, Stephen; Harris, Roger. Series: Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNRV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402089633
- ISBN
- 9781402089633
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€ 124.47
€ 124.47
Hardback. This book examines learning taking place on the interface between education and working life at three levels: the individual learning processes; the organisational learning processes in educational institutions and work organisations; and the education system. Editor(s): Stenstrom, Marja-Leena; Tynjala, Paivi. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNRV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402089619
- ISBN
- 9781402089619
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Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Hardback. Many countries employ different strategies in teaching ICT, and various international organizations, such as UNESCO and the World Bank, are studying the effects. This book thoroughly explores issues pertaining to pedagogy and ICT across the globe. Editor(s): Law, Nancy; Pelgrum, Willem J.; Plomp, Tjeerd. Series: CERC Studies in Comparative Education. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1430.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402089275
- ISBN
- 9781402089275
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Condition: New
€ 186.87
€ 186.87
Hardback. Angela Bello's exhaustive study of Edmund Husserl's ideas on God, religion and the sacred describes his method, compares his thoughts to past thinkers, shows how archaeology can reveal a religion's features, and presents Husserlian hyletics and noetics. Series: Analecta Husserliana. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; HRAB; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402089107
- ISBN
- 9781402089107
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Condition: New
€ 122.37
€ 122.37
Hardback. Adopting a rigorous theoretical approach to the study of language policy and national identity, both generally and with specific application to the sociolinguistic situation in South Africa, this volume also includes an entire chapter devoted to Afrikaans. Series: Language Policy. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088902
- ISBN
- 9781402088902
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Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Hardback. This is an impressive book for teacher educators who want to become engaged in the latest views and practices of their profession. The book has a practical focus and it provides theoretical insights, experiences of experts and practical recommendations. Editor(s): Swennen, Anja; Klink, Marcel van der. Num Pages: 238 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNMT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 534.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088735
- ISBN
- 9781402088735
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Condition: New
€ 123.66
€ 123.66
Multiple Perspectives on Difficulties in Learning Literacy and Numerac...
. Ed(S): Wyatt-Smith, Claire Maree; Elkins, J...
Hardback. There are many approaches to researching the difficulties in learning that students experience in the areas of literacy and numeracy. This book explores those difficulties and the interventions used to improve outcomes. Editor(s): Wyatt-Smith, Claire Maree; Elkins, John; Gunn, Stephanie. Num Pages: 375 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNFD; JNFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 738.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088636
- ISBN
- 9781402088636
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Condition: New
€ 188.05
€ 188.05
Hardback. As access to learning globalizes, this book presents an edited selection of chapters on the theme of 'new international pedagogies'. They document current pedagogical frameworks and practices in the teaching and learning context of international education. Editor(s): Hellsten, Meeri; Reid, Anna. Num Pages: 316 pages, 12 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 632.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088575
- ISBN
- 9781402088575
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Condition: New
€ 124.89
€ 124.89
Paperback. Born during the Great Depression and World War Two (1929-1945) an entire generation has slipped between the cracks of history. These Lucky Few became the first American generation smaller than the one before them, and the luckiest generation of Americans ever. This is their story, and the story of how they have affected other generations. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JHB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 760.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088506
- ISBN
- 9781402088506
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Condition: New
€ 121.02
€ 121.02
Hardback. Presents selected papers of the conference 'Beyond knowledge: the legacy of competence' organized by EARLI SIG Learning and Instruction with Computers in cooperation with SIG Instructional Design. This title addresses areas of computer-based learning environments supporting competence-focused knowledge acquisition and foundational scientific work. Editor(s): Zumbach, Jorg; Schwartz, Neil; Seufert, Tina; Kester, Liesbeth. Num Pages: 310 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JM; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088261
- ISBN
- 9781402088261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.01
€ 238.01
Hardback. This investigation into causal modelling presents the rationale of causality; i.e. what guides reasoning in causal modeling. In contrast to the dominant paradigm, it argues that causal models are governed by a variation, rather than regularity or invariance. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; KC; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088162
- ISBN
- 9781402088162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.98
€ 174.98
Making a Difference in Teacher Education Through Self-study
. Ed(S): Samaras, Anastasia P.; Beck, Clive; ...
Paperback. This book describes the systematic efforts of committed and creative teacher educators to improve their teacher education programs. It presents research on 15 different teacher education programs and describes individual renewal efforts. Editor(s): Samaras, Anastasia P.; Beck, Clive; Freese, Anne R. (University of Hawaii); Kosnik, Clare. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKC; JNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087912
- ISBN
- 9781402087912
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Condition: New
€ 65.58
€ 65.58
Internationalisation and Globalisation in Mathematics and Science Educ...
. Ed(S): Atweh, Bill; Barton, Angela Calabres...
Paperback. This book develops theoretical frameworks of internationalisation and globalisation. It identifies related ethical, moral, political and economic issues as well as details international comparisons on cultural differences and similarities. Editor(s): Atweh, Bill; Barton, Angela Calabrese; Borba, Marcelo C. (State University of Sao Paulo at Rio Claro); Gough, Noel; Keitel, Christine; Vistro-Yu, C.; Vithal, Renuka (University of Durban-Westville, Durban, South Africa). Num Pages: 542 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; YQM; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087905
- ISBN
- 9781402087905
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Condition: New
€ 240.30
€ 240.30
Hardback. As the world's economy develops, the future will require a more competent workforce. In this revised second edition of Christine Velde's book, a variety of researchers from around the world provide a truly international perspective on this issue. Editor(s): Velde, Christine R. Num Pages: 244 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNRV; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087530
- ISBN
- 9781402087530
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79