Education

Elijah Muhammad and the Supreme of Literacy explores how Elijah Muhammad framed the term literacy as contrasted with its generally known definitions and applications.

First published in 2009, this ground-breaking work introduced a new field in Africana studies and laid the groundwork for positioning the teachings of Elijah Muhammad in academia.

Educators have long been pursuing and applying ways that play can be a context and even a medium for teaching and learning.

There are a host of books on dieting, nutrition, cooking, and all other areas related to food, yet books targeted to teens tend to emphasize weight and the dangers of unhealthy eating.

This original and impressively researched book explores the concept of anarchy-"e;unimposed order"e;-as the most humane and stable form of order in a chaotic world.

Career guide aimed specifically at the large number of people working in non-academic higher education roles, such as higher education administrators or professional services staff.

It is vital for all professionals in the field of education to have a practical understanding of the laws that are in place to protect the children with whom they work.

Video modeling takes visual learning to the next level by using new technologies to create an effective teaching tool.

"e;I'd die without my Blackberry"e; - one young person's comment sums up a generation of young people who are increasingly living their daily lives through their phones and the internet.

Young children can erupt like little volcanoes when they are feeling angry.

Homework time can be an ordeal for children with AD/HD.

As a parent, a teacher and an Aspie herself, Jennifer O'Toole provides the definitive insider's view of Asperger syndrome.

Sexual health and sexuality can be difficult subjects for parents and caregivers to broach with autistic children, made more challenging when children are at the severe end of the autism spectrum.

Visual dysfunctions can limit children's concentration, self esteem and school success as they struggle to understand fundamentals such as colors, letters and how to judge distance.

Music has always been an essential part of what it is to be human and yet not everyone has access to the music-based opportunities others take for granted.

Students on the autism spectrum often face difficulties in the secondary education environment that result from a lack of awareness on the part of their teachers and peers.

There ARE jobs for teachers, and this step-by-step guide will help college students and career changers find those jobs and get them.

View the author's companion website for more information and extra materialsWhether they have full governance powers or are just there in an advisory capacity, trustees on library boards need to understand the complex issues that affect a library's ability to provide its community with materials and services that support lifelong learning, jobs, and quality of life.

Introducing the dynamic study of a literary period stretching from 1900 to the Second World War, the book reflects the exciting mix of European avant-garde, writers of the Harlem Renaissance and regional voices within Britain.

This engaging book will inspire and motivate students to shape new habits which will boost their employability and prepare them for their next steps.

This highly practical book will inspire and motivate students to shape new habits and develop a winning approach to writing.

This book will inspire and motivate students to shape new habits and make effective use of time in their studies, work and everyday lives.

This practical guide presents 50 ways in which students can revitalise their approach to studying and boost their grades.

This is a rich and positive description of how it feels to be autistic and how friends, family and the professionals that work with autistic people can be more sensitive to their needs.

Meet the anger gremlin: a troublesome pest whose favourite meal is your anger, and the more he eats the angrier you get!

This book presents an innovative model for supporting executive function in students with attention, memory, organization, planning, inhibition, initiative, and flexibility difficulties, including those with ADHD, ADD, autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.

This book is about boyfriends and girlfriends - getting them, keeping them and moving on from them.

Self-harm and suicidal behaviours are increasingly common in young people, but are often hidden.

A growing number of parents are considering part time or 'flexischooling' as an option that might benefit their child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but face concerns such as: Is it possible?

This book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviors, and improve quality of life.

Children do not always have the capacity or need to express themselves through words.

Reaching and Teaching Children with Autism provides a positive approach to understanding and educating children on the autism spectrum.

This workbook, to accompany the Facilitator's Manual, is a resource that will be used throughout the year.

Written by a first-class graduate, this text is for every student looking for realistic guidance on how to achieve their potential and graduate with a top degree.

The Study Abroad Handbook is a detailed guide for students who want to study in another country.

This engaging book outlines effective strategies for supervising students on a wide variety of research projects, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Written specifically for engineering students, this handbook is packed with practical guidance on conducting projects and writing clear and coherent reports.

This friendly, accessible guide provides international students with 50 practical 'Ways' to help them make the most of their experience overseas.

This practical book will inspire and encourage students to shape new habits and make stress-management a natural part of their everyday routine.

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In George Bobinski's sixty-year career as a library professional (1945 - 2005), libraries underwent massive changes and epochal advancements.

Social network analysis (SNA) is a technique that is used to determine knowledge flows and gaps in mapping social networks for various knowledge types.

Excuse Me, Your Participle's Dangling will give you all the bare essentials of grammar that you need to write like a pro.

Overcoming Student Apathy: Succeeding with All Learners provides a candid look into the hearts and minds of many of today's struggling learners.

Using creative and performative methods is central to engaging children in fun and inspiring learning.

This guide provides insights, case studies and resources to enable anyone working in early years settings to identify and understand the individual needs of children from diverse backgrounds and the steps that can be taken to support and extend their learning.

What social change has been achieved over the past 30 years?

Drawing on the author's cutting-edge research this practical book helps teachers better understand the causes of bullying, gives them confidence to resolve nuanced cases, and provides them with the tools to develop pupil-led anti-bullying campaigns.

This expert guide to working with transgender and gender variant youth offers ways to make positive change to service provision for practitioners working with this group.

Resilience is a set of qualities that enable children to adapt and transform, to overcome risk and adversity, and to develop social competence, problem-solving skills, autonomy and a sense of purpose.