New Large Paperback Books

Jerome Bruner / The Culture of Education (Large Paperback)

What we don't know about learning could fill a book--and it might be a schoolbook. In a masterly commentary on the possibilities of education, the eminent psychologist Jerome Bruner reveals how education can usher children into their culture, though it...

Artin Göncü / Children's Engagement in the World: Sociocultural Perspectives (Large Paperback)

This volume describes children's development in their cultural contexts. It stresses the fact that the development of children in diverse cultures follows different paths, depending on specific developmental opportunities provided by their cultures. The...

David Kay / A Practical Guide to Mentoring: Using Coaching and Mentoring Skills to Help Others Achieve their Goals 5th Edition (Large Paperback)

Mentoring is a rewarding experience. You will play an active and invaluable part in the development of another person and further your own career at the same time. This concise book will take you step-by-step through the process and show - How to become...

Virginia Blackburn / Robert Pattinson: The Unauthorized Biography (Large Paperback)

With behind-the-scenes stories from the Harry Potter set and up-to-the-minute gossip from the Twilight movies, this biography of one of film's top heartthrobs will appeal to Pottermaniacs and "Twi-hards"...

Liz Brooker & Susan Edwards / Engaging Play (Large Paperback)

This insightful edited collection brings together the perspectives of leading and emerging scholars in early childhood education and play from within Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America. It includes a preface from...

Anne Meade , Pam Cubey / Thinking Children: Learning about Schemas (Large Paperback)

What are schemas and how can they be used effectively to enhance learning? How can adults best support schema learning to extend children's thinking? This book explores the frequently observed schemas of young children - patterns of behaviour from which...

Lilian G. Katz , Sylvia C. Chard / Engaging Children's Minds: The Project Approach (Large Paperback)

This new edition incorporates many insights and strategies the authors have learned while working extensively with teachers to implement the project approach. Since the popular first edition was published in 1989, the authors have continued to help...

Jeffrey H. Goldstein / Toys, Play, and Child Development (Large Paperback)

There are pronounced differences in the play of boys and girls. Why do boys prefer war toys, and girls Barbie dolls? Are video games addictive? What, if anything, do children learn while playing? Toys, Play and Child Development explores these and other...

Doreen Virtue / The Lightworker's Way : Awakening Your Spirtual Power To Know And Heal (Large Paperback)

The bestselling author of The Yo-Yo Diet Syndrome, Losing Your Pounds of Pain, and Constant Craving now brings readers an enlightening new book which tells them how to connect with their inner calling, how to recognize their higher purpose, and how to...

Mim Scala / Diary of a Teddy Boy: A memoir of the long sixties (Large Paperback)

All the stars that Scala had the fortune to meet and rub shoulders with (people like Jimi Hendrixs, Brian Jones)became humans and no longer icons,that for me was very poignant as I could relate to these great people. What fasinated me most about the book...

Kenneth R. Johnston / Hidden Wordsworth (Large Paperback)

William Wordsworth's version of his youth in The Prelude, an epic-length poem "on the growth of my own mind," is certainly well known, but what does it really tell us about the poet's youth and early adulthood? Kenneth R. Johnston, who has devoted...

Peter Weedle / Pharmacy and Medicines Law in Ireland (Large Paperback)

Opening with a detailed account of the historical development of Irish pharmacy and medicines law, this practical textbook covers all aspects of current pharmacy and medicines law in Ireland, including the landmark Pharmacy Act of 2007.     All...

Judith A. Rees / Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations (Large Paperback)

This revised and expanded third edition, written by experienced pharmacy lecturers, has been updated to include a new chapter on calculations involving information retrieval, the latest changes to the BNF, and body surface area charts from the BNF for...

Cesar Lombardi Barber / Shakespeare's Festive Comedy (Large Paperback)

 I have been led into an exploration of the way the social form of Elizabethan holidays contributed to the dramatic form of festive comedy. To relate this drama to holiday has proved to be the most effective way to describe its character. And this...

Cherie Carter-Scott / If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules: Ten Rules for Being Human (Large Paperback)

If you loved "The Rules for Being Human" attributed to "Anonymous" in the bestseller Chicken Soup for the Soul, you're in luck. The author--corporate trainer Chérie Carter-Scott, Ph.D.--has stepped forward and written a follow-up...

Iram Siraj-Blatchford / Supporting Identity, Diversity And Language In The Early Years (Large Paperback)

This book provides the main ingredients for professional development in working with young children in a diverse society. It fills the gap that most early years training neglects, that is, how to work with children in developing a positive disposition...

Peter Hartley / Group Communication (Large Paperback)

Group Communication introduces applications of small group dynamics. Hartley shows how an understanding of how groups work and interact can improve the chances of successful team communication and cooperation.Group Communication* critical reviews of...

Shannon Ethridge / Every Woman's Battle: Discovering God's Plan for Sexual and Emotional Fulfillment (Large Paperback)

When does an affair begin? Not with the first forbidden touch…but with the first forbidden thought. Unexpectedly, you find yourself enjoying a powerful emotional bond with another man. You feel like you matter to someone again. And the door you...

Cathy Nutbrown / Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education and Care (Large Paperback)

Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education and Care , Cathy Nutbrown′s second edition, explains the key ideas and issues in Early Childhood clearly and concisely, keeping students up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. New entries The...

Dawn Eden / My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints (Large Paperback)

Dawn Eden, internationally known speaker and author of the bestselling The Thrill of the Chaste , shows how the lives of the saints have given her hope and aided her journey of spiritual healing after childhood sexual abuse. One in four American women...

Vincent MacNamara / New Life for Old: On Desire and Becoming Human (Large Paperback)

MacNamara takes as his starting point the human condition, specifically, human desire. He considers the desires that drive us, the patterns we develop, and the disappointments we suffer. He leads us into an awareness of deeper desires - the domain of...

Alison Blenkinsopp , Paul Paxton , John Blenkinsopp / Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses (Large Paperback)

Symptoms in the Pharmacy is the indispensable guide to the management of common symptoms seen in the pharmacy.Designed for quick and easy reference with separate chapters for each ailment, each chapter incorporates a decision making framework in which...

Ed Gamble / Glutton: The Multi-Course Life of a Very Greedy Boy (Large Paperback)

This book made me laugh and then order an unholy amount of takeaway.’ GREG DAVIES‘One of my favourite comics has now written an annoyingly great book.’ ROMESH RANGANATHAN‘Full of belly laughs and full bellies, this book...

Diane Sutherland / Bicarbonate of Soda: 100s of Household Uses (Large Paperback)

Bicarbonate of soda is far more than a baking ingredient - it can be used in all manner of household tasks including cleaning, laundry, animal care, and health and beauty. This is the essential guide to maximizing the potential of this cheap,...

Des MacHale / Comic Sections Plus: The Book of Mathematical Jokes, Humour, Wit and Wisdom (Large Paperback)

Comic Sections Plus is a revised and greatly expanded edition of the hugely popular book Comic Sections, published by Boole Press in 1993, and now long out of print. It is the biggest (and best!) compendium of material ever published relating to...

Paula Peck / The Art of Fine Baking (Large Paperback)

With recipes for every sophisticated dessert and pastry the heart desires, Paula Peck introduces readers to the art of fine baking.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our...

Marilyn Hacker / Going Back to the River (Large Paperback)

Feminist verse displays a command of poetic technique and structure as well as a richly ripening vision     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good...

Matthew Barton / The Winding Road: A Family Treasury of Poems and Verses (Large Paperback)

This rich treasury of poems, verses, blessings and meditations reflects a child's journey from baby to teenager, from first milestones to leaving Bring rhythm, security and intimacy to family life with poems for birthdays, morning verses, mealtime graces...

David Biespiel / Shattering Air (Large Paperback)

The imagination in David Biespiel's Shatterin Air is as luminous as the hear is generous."--Stanley Plumly     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good...

Elaine Feinstein / After Pushkin: Versions of the Poems of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin by Contemporary Poets (Large Paperback)

How do you convince the English-speaking public that Pushkin’s genius is as great as the Russians claim?’ This question, raised at the bicentenary of Pushkin’s birth, is the catalyst for a collection of new translations, versions of and...

Roy Fuller / Consolations (Large Paperback)

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Fran Castan / The Widow's Quilt: Poems (Large Paperback)

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Barbara Jordan / Channel (Large Paperback)

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Westland Row: A collection of work from the first M. Phil in creative writing, Trinity College, Dublin (Large Paperback)

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Janet R. Moyles / The Excellence of Play (Large Paperback)

An exploration of how play aids learning.  The second edition of this bestselling book discusses the vital importance of play as a tool for learning and teaching. It has been extensively revised to cover the many changes that have taken place in...

Barbara Rogoff / Everyday Cognition: Its Development in Social Context (Large Paperback)

In Everyday Cognition leading scholars in developmental psychology, cognitive science, and anthropology have joined forces to examine how thinking and cognitive development are influenced by social context. John Seely Brown, Michael Cole, Herbert P...

Marion Dowling / Education 3-5 (Large Paperback)

This is an excellent book which should be in every playgroup and nursery school′ - Nursery World The National Curriculum, although not applicable to children under five, highlights the significance of education in the earliest years. Unless secure...

G. Dahlberg / Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care: Languages of Evaluation (Large Paperback)

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition...

Janet R. Moyles / Beginning Teaching: Beginning Learning (Large Paperback)

Reviews of the first"Janet Moyles's carefully and imaginatively edited book will be of great interest to a wide educational community... This is more than a handbook for students and their tutors - it is a manifest of the dedicated and closely focused...

Glenda Mac Naughton / Doing Early Childhood Research: Theory and Practice (Large Paperback)

There are a growing number of courses on early childhood education at university level. This has placed new demands on both students and staff as research is a key feature of many of these courses. Research training is an important element in both...

Open Up Study Skills Succeeding with Your Master's Dissertation: Step-By-Step Handbook (Large Paperback)

What do I need to do to write a literature, context or systematic review? How do I explain my research methods and write up my findings?Help! How do I prepare for a viva?This essential handbook carefully guides the student through the entire dissertation...

Sue Elliott / Researching Early Childhood Education for Sustainability: Challenging Assumptions and Orthodoxies (Large Paperback)

This book captures the now burgeoning research field of early childhood education for sustainability (ECEfS) and comprises insights from an ever-widening and diverse pool of researchers, who are promoting, engaging and explaining the latest ECEfS...

Bryan A. Garner / Quack This Way: David Foster Wallace & Bryan A. Garner Talk Language and Writing (Large Paperback)

Two friends, both of them vocational snoots, sat down to film an interview in February 2006. Their subjects: language and writing. The interviewee drove more than an hour, from Claremont to downtown Los Angeles. The interviewer flew from Dallas. They...

Aoife A Donnelly & Tadhg E. MacIntyre / Physical Activity in Natural Settings (Large Paperback)

Exercise interactions with green and blue spaces offer low-cost, non-invasive solutions to public health challenges―particularly around mental health and obesity―and issues around environmental sustainability. Physical Activity in Natural Settings...

Valerie Huggins , David Evans / Early Childhood Care and Education for Sustainability(Large Paperback)

This innovative and timely book explores issues and concerns surrounding Education for Sustainable Development in early childhood, providing a range of perspectives on how we can live and promote more healthy, just and sustainable lives. It examines the...

Martyn Denscombe / The Good Research Guide (Large Paperback)

The Good Research Guide is a best-selling introductory book on the basics of social research.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition...

Judy Apps / Voice of Influence: How to Get People to Love to Listen to You (Large Paperback)

We have all heard of 'body language' a very important part of communication which constitutes 50% or more of what and how we communicate. What is less understood is that the way people speak-- the sound they make-- is important in communication as well...

Saint Anthony of Padua / Sermons for Sundays and Festivals Volume II From the first Sunday after Pentacost to the sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Large Paperback)

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Ken Graydon / Healing - The Handbook : Life Changing guide for practitioners or for self healing (Large Paperback)

Healing; the Handbook is a life-changing guide for practitioners and for self-healing. Healing, Freedom and Results. Ken Graydon shares healing ideas and processes clearly to enable you to understand and use methods for self-healing and helping others...

Swami Niranjananada Saraswati / On the Wings of the Swan Volume III (Large Paperback)

On the Wings of the Swan series consists of discourses and satsangs given by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati during the eighties and nineties. These early teachings presented in their original question and answer format,contain a wealth of wisdom...

Kath Hirst / Perspectives on Early Childhood Education: Essays on Contemporary Research (Large Paperback)

Fifteen original research accounts are described by the experienced early childhood professionals who carried them out. The research focuses on early childhood services and settings; gender and disability issues in provision and play and on how adults...

Pope Francis / Apostolic Exhortation - Evangelii Gaudium (Large Paperback)

  THE APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION EVANGELII GAUDIUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO THE BISHOPS, CLERGY, CONSECRATED PERSONS AND THE LAY FAITHFUL ON THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL IN TODAY'S WORLD.   All of our books are second hand, and while you may...