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Explore the fascinating history of Glasgow in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the city's people and places. Glasgow was once the ‘second city of the Empire’, producing ships, locomotives, cars and heavy engineering for the world. It was also a religious centre, with one of Scotland’s earliest churches; a centre for the Virginia tobacco trade; a home of designers and architects, inventors and entrepreneurs, artists and industrialists. It is that variety of talent, and the melting pot of immigrants and other Scots sucked into the city at its peak, that saw the phenomenal growth in wealth and culture which has left the city with a legacy of fine Victorian architecture, and it is its post-war decline that has seen a legacy of remote council estates. Glasgow has risen again, and is today a successful post-industrial city, thanks in no small part to the hugely influential ‘Glasgow’s Miles Better’ campaign of the 1980s. Since then, it has demonstrated an ability to look at the past and preserve the best of the old, while producing some of the most startling modern architecture outside of London.Well-known Glasgow author and historian Michael Meighan takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the city’s history, exploring its lesser-known nooks and crannies, and along the way relating many a tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, the A–Z of Glasgow will appeal to residents and visitors alike. <br><br> Autorid: Michael Meighan <br>

The A-Z of Good Governance is a special source of advice and reflection for every school leader, governor and trustee, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet. _____________________________________________________________________ 'What impresses in so many boards is that members turn up very well prepared, having read papers in advance, often annotating them with questions and points for clarification. Naturally some governors are more interested in finance or buildings or human resources, based on their own skills-set. Others are fascinated by academic performance data or extra-curricular provision or the latest initiatives with wellbeing. The skilled chair ensures that the sum of the parts is fully harnessed.' Roy Blatchford <br><br> Autorid: Roy Blatchford <br>

The A-Z of Great Classrooms is a celebration of that magical double act of teaching and learning, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet. Over the past twenty years as a reviewer and inspector of schools and colleges in the UK and across the world, Roy Blatchford CBE has visited over 15,000 lessons in more than 1,000 settings. In this book he seeks to distil what happens in classrooms where learners are engaged and excited by what the skilled and knowledgeable teacher presents, weaving in examples, analysis and personal reflections. Roy Blatchford notes in the introduction: 'Across continents I have enjoyed being in the presence of children, young people and adults being taught by teachers who love their work and whose passion for subject shines through their every gesture and every word. The best lessons - you just don't want them to end! 'And there's nothing quite like the professional privilege of being in such classrooms, laboratories, dance studios, workshops, music practice rooms, sports halls, libraries, learning centres, sensory zones, outdoor settings, lecture theatres - wherever the learning unfolds. 'In Section One readers will form their own views about whether the A-Z alphabetical headings impose an editorial strait-jacket when teaching and learning are such dynamic affairs. An extended Venn diagram or a series of linked Olympic rings might well be a richer way of presenting the complexities, intricacies and flow of classrooms.' The Foreword is by Rebecca Boomer-Clark, CEO of Academies Enterprise Trust. <br><br> Autorid: Roy Blatchford <br>

Harrogate made its name as a spa town, after its waters were discovered in the sixteenth century. Visitors flocked to the town to try the health-giving properties of its waters over the next three centuries, and inns and hotels were built to accommodate them, a Georgian theatre for entertainment, a hospital and the Royal Pump Room. Although the heyday of the spa passed, Harrogate remains a popular town to visit as a conference centre and has been voted the happiest place to live in Britain. In this book local author Malcolm Neesam take the reader on a fascinating AZ tour of the towns history, exploring its streets and other places, to tell the story of its buildings, places and people along the way. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, AZ of Harrogate will appeal to all those with an interest in this town in North Yorkshire. <br><br> Autorid: Malcolm Neesam <br>

From Winston Churchill to Keith Moon, George Best to Ernest Hemingway, Wild Bill Hickok to Sam Peckinpah, Ozzy Osbourne to Errol Flynn, this title scrutinises and salutes these glorious individuals. This quirky and anecdote-driven A-Z compendium celebrates the most outrageous, depraved, tortured and eccentric hellraisers the world has ever seen. An A-Z of Hellraisers is the last word on inebriated misbehaviour, and the miscreant mob in this whopper of a book constitute the most amazing grouping to see print: from Alexander the Great, whose drunken revelries once ended with the destruction of an entire city; to W. C. Fields, who passed critical judgement on a brass band by urinating over them from a hotel balcony; Dylan Thomas, who drove a sports car onto Charlie Chaplin's private tennis court; to Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, suffocating on his own vomit after consuming forty measures of vodka -- what a night out that was! This hilarious volume makes for an ideal bedside companion or pub reading fodder, as it scrutinises and salutes these glorious individuals, from Winston Churchill to Keith Moon, George Best to Ernest Hemingway, Wild Bill Hickok to Sam Peckinpah, Ozzy Osbourne to Errol Flynn. Just thank God we didn't have to live next door to any of them. <br><br> Autorid: Robert Sellers <br>

Every year thousands of people visit Hitchin to explore its cobbled streets and its many attractions. A walk around the town reveals its two ancient priories, its historic architecture from medieval times through to the Georgian and Victorian period, and warm community culture, with St Marys, the largest parish church in Hertfordshire, at its heart. Thirteen or so blue plaques tell of the towns famous residents through the centuries. In this book you will meet groundbreaking Victorian pharmacist William Ransom and explore the towns unique Physic Garden, pioneering surgeon Joseph Lister, the legendary Leonard Cheshire VC and Sue Ryder, and The Proms own Sir Henry Wood. George Chapman, Hitchins own Shakespeare, appears with his link to John Keats, and Chaucer tells of plague in his Canterbury Tales. You can sing along with Bob Marley and discover a ghostly fish, Buffalo Bills visit to Hitchin and even Clarissa the Carp! Hitchin invites you to its many celebrations, some held during the towns festival when performances from Shakespeare to comedy and concerts are on offer. There are also arts, crafts, walks and talks and wildlife days, choirs, bands and music sessions, together with picnics and fireworks not forgetting North Herts Pride Market and ghostly evening goings-on! Why not take home a fragrant souvenir from Hitchins world-famous Lavender Fields? <br><br> Autorid: Wendy Turner <br>

The A-Z of Independent School Leadership is a guide for school leaders organised around the 26 letters of the alphabet. <br><br> Autorid: Guy Holloway <br>

Generation rent is getting fed up with the boomers. We know something is going wrong with wealth inequality. The gap is widening between those that own houses, shares and other assets, versus those that dont. The more you own, the wider the gap. This book is about wealth inequality not income inequality. Over the past hundred years, governments have had a track record of reducing income inequality; through taxes on income and the provision of benefits, as well as publicly funded health and education. Wealth inequality is a different matter. We have seen the prices of houses, shares and other assets rise inexorably. Fine if you are an owner. Not so fine if you are a renter, or someone wanting to buy a home, or invest in a company. Solving these challenges is, however, not as difficult as it may appear. In this A-Z we look at how the state causes inequality, why it is damaging and what can be done about it. <br><br> Autorid: Sebastian Chambers <br>

Italian motorcycles have a place in history - and many enthusiast's hearts - out of all proportion to the numbers that been built. If the number of motorcycles built by Italian manufacturers is small, the sheer number of Italian motorcycle factories will surprise readers. A-Z of Italian Motorcycle Manufacturers is the most complete directory of Italian motorcycles available today. In addition to covering the most famous Italian factories, this is a definitive guide to the marques that have had little or no coverage. Some might be familiar, while others are remembered for their racing achievements, and many will never had been heard of by most readers. This new book includes: entries for every marque where it was possible to establish when and where the factories were active; details of the most important motorcycles each manufacturer built, and the marques' greatest achievements; the history of the once great factories and finally, an appendix lists the other, less well-known manufacturers. <br><br> Autorid: Greg Pullen <br>

Jane Austen's richly textured worlds have enchanted readers for centuries and this neatly organised, playful book provides Austen enthusiasts and students alike with a unique insight into the much-loved writer's way with words. Using a lively A-Z structure, Greaney provides fresh angles on familiar Austen themes (D is for dance; M is for matchmaking), casts light on under-examined corners of her imagination (R is for risk; S is for servant), and shows how current social and cultural concerns are re-shaping our understanding of her work (Q is for queer; W is for West Indies). Through this approach, we learn how attention to the tiniest linguistic detail in Austen's work can yield rewarding new perspectives on the achievements of one of our most celebrated authors.Sharply focused on textual detail but broad in scope it broaches questions that, like Austen's work, will intrigue, delight and inspire: Why are children so marginal in her storylines? Who is the best exponent of matchmaking in her fiction? Why are many of her female characters – but none of her heroines – called Jane? Providing a new close-up encounter with one of our most celebrated writers, this book invites a renewed appreciation of the infinite subtlety and endless re-readability of a body of writing in which every word counts. <br><br> Autorid: Michael Greaney <br>

Explore the West London towns of Kew and Brentford in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to their history, people and places. Kew and Brentford are not so much separated by the River Thames as connected through it. The ford here was the first point on the tidal stretch of the great river that could easily be crossed on foot – meant many travelers have passed through down the centuries, perhaps the most famous being Julius Caesar. Kew has strong royal links and in 1759 Princess Augusta founded Kew Gardens, now known officially as the Royal Botanical Gardens. Today Kew is also famous for the National Archives. Kew and Brentford also have a rich industrial history, from pharmaceutical giants Beechams (and today GlaxoSmithKline) to aircraft manufacturers Sopwith and Handley Page and motor vehicle manufacturers Dodge and Chrysler. In A-Z of Kew and Brentford, Andy Bull reveals the history behind these towns, their streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with them. Alongside the famous historical connections, are included some unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of painters drawn to this area, the manufacture of Brompton folding bicycles in a railway arch and a notorious Victorian murderer among many other fascinating facts in this A-Z tour of Kew and Brentford’s history. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in these historic West London towns. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Bull <br>

Features over 400 step-by-step photographs, 20 designs, and loads of need-to-know advice on knitting stitches, techniques, and supplies. All you need to know about knitting is here, from beginners basics to advanced techniques. With clear instructions and helpful photographs, this complete resource walks you from first casting on through basic stitches, increasing and decreasing, reading patterns and fixing mistakes. Soon youll be mastering knitting in the round, Aran, Fair Isle, intarsia, lace knitting, and more. Starting with the basics, we teach you about the different types of tools and the wonderful array of yarns that are available today. We give you easy to follow step-by-step instructions for various ways to hold the yarn and needles, cast on and cast off, work basic stitches, increase and decrease, make buttonholes, knit bands, read and adapt patterns, finish off, fix mistakes and care for your knitted garments. And then theres more! Learn about knitting in the round, loop knitting, Shaker knitting, slanted knitting, lace knitting, and much more. Be inspired to embellish your knitting with surface embroidery, Swiss darning, smocking, beads, and sequins. <br><br> Autorid: Country Bumpkin <br>

Dive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the ability to live a long and healthy life In a world filled with daily stressors, living a healthy life and managing a work-life balance can be difficult to achieve. Let's go on a journey with this book, packed with practical tips and mindful exercises to help you along the way.The A-Z of Longevity aims to help you embrace a wholesome lifestyle and learn the art of ageing gracefully. With a helpful tip or activity for every letter of the alphabet, this book provides: - Calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you - Activity ideas on diet, exercise, mindset and lifestyle - A comprehensive guide full of insightful words - Inspiration to live a healthy life Whether you're seeking ways to boost your energy, build your physical health for a longer life, or simply enhance your overall well-being, this little book is the perfect companion. <br><br> Autorid: Anna Barnes <br>

Appreciate the little things Believe in your personal power Connect with nature Squeeze every drop out of each moment and live life to the full by discovering the art of mindfulness. Learn new ways to connect with yourself and the world around you and reignite a sense of wonder in the everyday with this practical ABC of illustrated tips for mindful living. <br><br> Autorid: Anna Barnes <br>

The A-Z of Minding Me is an uplifting book that empowers children to embrace and celebrate their unique talents, while encouraging small acts of self-care and kindness and promoting wellness of the body and mind.Through powerful positive affirmations, children learn to connect with themselves and others, manage big feelings and practice positive thinking and reflection.Every child will find something to love in this gorgeous book, beautifully brought to life by Kerry O’Callaghan’s illustrations. It’s the perfect book for starting conversations with children about positive mental health. This is an uplifting book that empowers children to embrace and celebrate their unique talents, while encouraging small acts of self-care and kindness and promoting wellness of the body and mind. Here children can learn to connect with themselves and others, manage big feelings and practice positive thinking and reflection. <br><br> Autorid: Tracey Flynn, Niamh Gogan, Kerry O'Callaghan <br>

A new edition of Debrett's Guide to Modern Manners, providing a wealth of light-hearted advice, which embraces traditional manners and protocol, as well as examining the impact of the digital age on behaviour and relationships. As well as navigating timeless social minefields, from writing letters to sending out invitations, find out how to approach online dating, navigate message groups and function as a digital nomad. <br><br> Autorid: Elizabeth Wyse <br>

Exquisitely designed, beautifully written and featuring mouth-watering photography, this gorgeous tome makes the perfect gift for the pasta lover in your life! Guardian columnist and award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy condenses everything she has learned about Italy's favourite food in a practical, easy-to-use and mouth-watering collection of 100 essential pasta and pasta sauce recipes. Along with the recipes are short essays that weave together the history, culture and the everyday life of pasta shapes from the tip to the toe of Italy. There is pasta made with water, and pasta with egg; shapes made by hand and those rolled a by machine; the long and the short; the rolled and the stretched; the twisted and the stuffed; the fresh and the dried. The A-Z of Pasta tells you how to match pasta shapes with sauces, and how to serve them. The recipes range from the familiar - pesto, ragù and carbonara - to the unfamiliar (but thrilling). This is glorious celebration of pasta from one of the best food writers of our time. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRE SIMONS FOOD & DRINK BOOK AWARDS ________________________ 'I love this book. Every story is a little gem - a beautiful hymn to each curl, twist and ribbon of pasta.' Nigel Slater 'Rachel Roddy describing how to boil potatoes would inspire me. There are very, very few who possess such a supremely uncluttered culinary voice as hers, just now' Simon Hopkinson 'Rachel Roddy's writing is as absorbing as any novel' Russell Norman, author of Polpo 'Roddy is a gifted storyteller, and a masterful hand with simple ingredients' Guardian Cook <br><br> Autorid: Rachel Roddy <br>

With over 1,600 entries, The A-Z of Payments provides readers with a comprehensive, practical, easy-to-read listing of payment terms. With over 1,600 entries, The A-Z of Payments provides readers with a comprehensive, practical, easy-to-read listing of payment terms.The financial services industry is full of terms and abbreviations that can appear confusing or easy to forget (e.g. ACS, 3DS, RTP, PCI DSS, POS, PoS, A2A, P2P, and BaaS). This handy glossary, written in a plain and accessible style, is the perfect desktop companion for experienced practitioners wanting to keep a check on the latest terminology, fintech students starting out who want to navigate the world of payments quickly, or those curious about terminology. It will also appeal to those wanting to understand terms related to parts of the industry with which they are unfamiliar, whilst those new to the industry will use it as a reference to understand documentation they access, or better equip them for conversations they might have.The A-Z of Payments is the ideal companion to anyone undertaking training in payments or on finance courses. It is particularly relevant to private sector corporations, regulators, and their employees. <br><br> Autorid: Neira Jones <br>

Peterborough grew up around its cathedral, originally founded as an Anglo-Saxon monastery, but it was only in the 19th century that this city on the edge of the Fens started to grow to its present size as one of the largest cities in the East of England. The arrival of the railways and development of new industries in the early 19th century brought large numbers of people to Peterborough, and the expansion continued with its designation as a New Town in the 1960s which led to a large programme of house building and redevelopment of the city centre.A-Z of Peterborough reveals the history behind Peterborough, its streets and buildings, industries, and the people connected with the city. Alongside the famous historical connections, are unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of the importance of brick-making, the tragic accident of a Victorian lady balloonist and parachutist, a pioneering eighteenth-century botanist and riots during the First World War among many other fascinating facts in this A-Z tour of Peterborough’s history. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this city in the East of England. Explore the city of Peterborough in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places. <br><br> Autorid: June and Vernon Bull <br>

Plymouth is steeped in history, from the prehistoric remains discovered at Cattedown, the Bronze Age trading settlement at Mount Batten and the Roman burial grounds at Stonehouse to the Pilgrim Fathers departure from the Mayflower Steps, the hard-fought battles of the Civil War and the Blitz during the Second World War. In AZ of Plymouth local author Derek Tait takes the reader on a tour through the history of this Devon city. Here are the stories behind its notable streets and buildings, and the dark secrets of its hidden lanes and alleyways. The author highlights aspects of Plymouths colourful maritime heritage and introduces us to some of its famous sons and daughters. With strong associations to Nancy Astor, Sir Francis Drake, William Bligh, Lawrence of Arabia, Admiral Hardy and Charles Darwin, as well as tales of slavers, pirates, suffragettes, mutineers and executions, the city is rich in stories of discoveries, triumphs and disasters, all adding to its compelling history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will be of interest to visitors, residents and all those with links to this port city. <br><br> Autorid: Derek Tait <br>

A bumper selection of quizzes and trivia from the UK's favourite quiz show - perfect Easter holiday entertainment for the whole family 'Really great book - a broad range of questions, so everyone can join in. Great value' - 'If you're a fan of pointless you'll love it! The quiz questions are exactly like the show' - 'Went down so well at the family quiz night' - Journey from A-Z, playing 26 rounds of Pointless with family and friends and enjoy facts, banter and musings from Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. Inside you'll find hundreds of questions for all the family from TV's most popular quiz show, Pointless. (You will also find thousands of answers, which is very handy.) Taking you on a journey from A to Z you will learn amazing facts, from Agincourt and Andy Warhol to Zinedine Zidane and Zimbabwe, and everything in between. As an added bonus Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, also reveal their exclusive A to Z of behind the scenes gossip and Pointless secrets, all written with their trademark wit, alongside exclusive drawings by Moose Allain. Everyone you know will love this book. Except maybe for that couple you met on holiday, and, be honest, you didn't really like them anyway. I mean, she was alright, but what was up with him? <br><br> Autorid: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman <br>

Poole is the second largest natural harbour in the world and the largest in Europe, resulting in a trading history which dates back to Roman times. In the Middle Ages, commodities for export, particularly wool, were funnelled into Poole and it became a place where merchants could dock, store their goods and display their wares. The port grew in importance during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and the boom years of trade with Newfoundland, but suffered from an economic slump throughout most of the nineteenth century and into the 1920s and 30s. However, in the decades after the Second World War, many major national companies were attracted to the town, resulting in 10,000 more homes being built in Poole between 1946 and 1966. A major slum clearance scheme also took place during the same period, as over 1,000 condemned homes were demolished, many in the labyrinth of narrow backstreets and alleyways leading from the Eastern Quay into the Old Town. Poole is still a working port, particularly on the Hamworthy side, where Sunseeker yachts off the production line can be seen adjacent to industrial cargo ships moored nearby and the ferry terminal. On the Poole side, the Fishermens Dock nestles incongruously adjacent to a yachting marina. The Quay and Old Town has preserved many cobbled streets and alleyways containing historic buildings, some dating back to the fourteenth century, once a haunt of Newfoundland merchants, pirates, smugglers and press gangs. This fascinating AZ tour of Poole, its interesting people, places and historic events, is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this Dorset coastal town. <br><br> Autorid: Andrew Jackson <br>

The A-Z of Primary Leadership is a handbook for school leaders organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet. <br><br> Autorid: Chris Nourse-Grewal <br>

The A-Z of Primary Maths is a compendium of great ideas for teaching mathematics, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet. 'Maths foundations must be built in our primary schools. We need to create space for children to play with numbers, to explore patterns, to solve problems, and to laugh and chat in maths lessons. It's this start that will build a lifelong love of and confidence in maths' - Kate Frood. <br><br> Autorid: Kate Frood <br>

Chosen as one of the Best Architecture and Design books Summer 2022 by the Financial Times. Why British record store carrier bags are graphic design icons: While theyve never carried the kudos of sleeve designs and music posters, record shop bags offer a fascinating insight into 20th century British music culture, high-streets and more. Creative Review Jonny Trunks extensive collection of record shop bags weaves together a less conventional history of British music, celebrating the shops where musicians and fans bought and sold their first LPs. This book is a love letter to these forgotten spaces, accompanied by a juicy selection of anecdotes and little known facts about the record shops and their bags. Readers, gear up for a brilliant ride down the old British high streets and low streets too. It's Nice That Jonny Trunk and FUEL present A-Z of Record Shop Bags a publication celebrating the humble record store bag. This exhaustive collection of the record shop bag provides a unique perspective of record shopping in the UK over the last century, bringing together over 500 incredible bags (some possibly the only surviving examples) to document the fascinating story of British high street record shopping. Bags from famous chains such as NEMS, Our Price and Virgin (the amazingly rare Roger Dean bags), sit alongside designs from local shops run by eccentric enthusiasts. Packed with stories such as the first Jewish ska retailer, the record sellers who started the premier league, famous staff (David Bowie, Dusty Springfield, Morrissey, etc.) and equally infamous owners, these anecdotes of mythical vinyl entrepreneurs will entertain and delight. With vinyl record sales at their highest ever for decades (outselling CDs in the US), this publication acts as an amazing insight into the history, culture and visual language of record collecting. Following Own Label, Wrappers Delight and Auto Erotica A-Z of Record Shop Bags: 1940s to 1990s is the next book in the series by Jonny Trunk and FUEL, examining overlooked aspects of our collective past. <br><br> Autorid: Jonny Trunk, Damon Murray, Stephen Sorrell, Jon Savage, FUEL <br>

Explore the Hampshire town of Romsey in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places. The market town of Romsey lies on the River Test in Hampshire, on the borders of the New Forest. The mediaeval settlement grew around its wealthy abbey, and the abbey church is still one of the glories of the town today. Woollen and tanning industries also brought prosperity to the town, and the town later became a brewing center. The large country house of Broadlands was built on the abbey’s land after the Dissolution of the Monasteries and became home to Prime Minister Palmerston and the nineteenth century and later Lord Mountbatten. Today IBM is based nearby. In A-Z of Romsey author Martin Brisland reveals the history behind Romsey, its streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of science and innovation, lifeboats and brewing, honeymooning royalty, presidents and politicians among many other fascinating facts in this A-Z tour of Romsey’s history. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic Hampshire town. <br><br> Autorid: Martin Brisland <br>

The North Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough grew up around its medieval castle, built on a headland. It developed as a spa town in the seventeenth century, becoming one of the countrys first coastal resorts. The railways brought more visitors in the Victorian age, although the town retained its status as a resort for high society well into the twentieth century, with many staying in the famous Grand Hotel, as well as being a centre for the fishing industry. AZ of Scarborough reveals the history behind this town, its streets and buildings, businesses, and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well known. Readers will discover tales about the huge castle on the cliffs, the grave of Anne Brontë, the tramway to the seafront, the birthplace of Harland (of Harland & Wolff shipbuilders) and James Moody (Titanic officer), the iconic Grand Hotel and the Holbeck Hall Hotel which slid down a cliff face thirty years ago due to coastal erosion, and the 1914 German bombardment among many other fascinating facts in this AZ tour of Scarboroughs history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this town on the Yorkshire coast. <br><br> Autorid: Richard M. Jones <br>

The A - Z of School Improvement is an authoritative 'can-do' guide to all aspects of improving schools, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet. School improvement is about getting every detail right. The serious school leader pays attention to every aspect of school life and focuses on improving it and aiming for excellence. One of the marks of the successful school leader is a forensic attention to detail. They will look closely and carefully at every aspect of a particular issue, analyse data, and only agree on interpretations after much consideration. While much of a school leader's work is relational, motivational, and relentless, bringing a forensic mindset to bear ensures that actions towards improvement are focused and thoughtful. <br><br> Autorid: Tim Coulson <br>

School leadership is the best job in the world, despite being frustrating, exhausting and at times utterly bamboozling. We are required to change our focus frequently and immediately, planning for the next five years one minute, dealing with the next five seconds the next. We manage multi-million-pound budgets and we pick up crisp packets. We live a life of constant contrasts, meeting hurtling deadlines, solving inscrutable riddles, experiencing profound joy and also heartbreaking disappointment. From time to time, we look up from our work and realise how very privileged we are to work in such an important, rewarding, valuable role. The A-Z of Secondary Leadership considers how we approach leadership in secondary schools, from the moment of arrival in a new post to the exploration of further possibilities. It covers creating a culture, recruiting and retaining the best staff, encouraging cognitive diversity, working with stakeholders, leading in the community and, perhaps most importantly, how to look after yourself as you take on a very challenging role. Combining broad knowledge of the education system with a clear-headed assessment of the challenges faced by schools and some practical tips for successful leadership, this book is essential reading for aspiring, recently appointed and more experienced secondary school leaders. It is filled with pragmatism, humour, energy and advice. Taking a detailed yet down-to-earth approach to leadership theory and practice, Andy Hunter considers the various demands placed upon secondary school leaders and shares the insights and experiences that he has gained on his journey from supply teacher to executive head. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Hunter <br>

An engaging and informative tour of Shropshire’s county town of Shrewsbury highlighting its heritage, people and places. Shrewsbury, Shropshire’s county town, has been an important trading and administrative centre since medieval times because of its position on the River Severn close to the Welsh border. Today, much of the town follows its original medieval street layout and remains largely unspoilt, with its intriguingly named streets and alleyways. For visitors and residents alike there is much history to discover from the red sandstone castle to the fifteenth- and sixteenth-century timber-framed buildings reflecting the wealth from the wool trade.In ‘A-Z of Shrewsbury’ local author Dorothy Nicolle seeks out stories from the past about the town’s places and its famous sons and daughters. Notable people including Charles Darwin, Robert Clive and Wilfred Owen, intermingle with those who are, perhaps, lesser-known ranging from Aethelflaeda to Percy Thrower (the gardening expert), Cadman (the tightrope artiste) to Judge Jeffreys (the ‘Hanging Judge’). Shrewsbury School offers a number of interesting old boys and then there are fictional characters who have connections with the town such as Scrooge, and Brother Cadfael from the medieval murder mysteries by Ellis Peters. The author also focuses on the war memorials, statues and sculptures together with the wonderful street names that Shrewsbury is famous for including Grope Lane, Gullets Passage and how about Pig Trough! Among the events covered are the Battle of Shrewsbury, the Civil War as well as visits by royalty through the centuries and the Shrewsbury Flower Show which is one of the oldest in the country. Finally, many people ask is the name pronounced ‘Shrowesbury’ or ‘Shruesbury’? Well, that depends largely on whoever you ask but, it seems that locals like to tell visitors that neither is right and neither is wrong – as long as they make time to explore this lovely town. <br><br> Autorid: Dorothy Nicolle <br>

This dip into and out of guide introduces students to over 70 skills in a very concise and no-nonsense way. It enables students to read up quickly on something that comes up as they study and also test their learning before their placements, skills days and exams. Careful cross-referencing helps students make connections between key skills, values and real life practice, while selected further reading provides them with a springboard to further learning Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 60 key skills in a concise and no-nonsense way. Test your knowledge and how to apply skills in practice with Skills in Action, Stop, Reflect and Top Tips boxes. <br><br> Autorid: Michaela Rogers, Dan Allen <br>

Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 350 key theories, theorists and concepts in a concise and no-nonsense way. Careful cross-referencing will help students make important connections, while selected further reading will prove you with a springboard to further learning. Puzzled by terminology, skills, law, or theory? Revising for your placement or exam? Then look no further! This series of concise and easy-to-use A-Zs will be your guide. Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this book will introduce you to over 350 key theories, theorists and concepts in a concise and no-nonsense way. Careful cross-referencing will help you make important connections, while selected further reading will provide you with a springboard to further learning. <br><br> Autorid: Malcolm Payne <br>

Lying 7 miles south-east of Manchester, the town of Stockport can trace its history back to the foundation of a castle in the area in the late twelfth century and the granting of a borough charter around 1220. The town grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution but the earlier town is still visible in the narrow cobbled streets and historic buildings in the market area of the town centre. Stockport was famous from the sixteenth century for the production of hemp and rope, and became a centre for hat-making and the silk industry. During the nineteenth century it was at the heart of cotton manufacturing and today the rich and varied history of the town can be seen in its unique hatting museum, underground Second World War shelters, art deco cinema and theatre and regenerated former industrial buildings. AZ of Stockport delves into the history of this historic town, revealing interesting and significant moments in the story of Stockport. It highlights well-known landmarks, famous residents and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser-known facts about Stockport and its hidden gems. This AZ tour of Stockports history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this fascinating town in Greater Manchester. <br><br> Autorid: Robert Nicholls <br>

With its own traditions and strong sense of identity and independence, the Forest of Dean appears as a separate, almost secret, part of Gloucestershire. Some of its ancient history has only recently come to light, after lying hidden beneath the forest canopy for millennia, but its more recent past also evokes surprise and wonder. Local author David Elder takes the reader on an AZ tour around the regions history, uncovering the stories of its buildings, famous (and infamous) sons and daughters, natural features and fascinating old routes and thoroughfares. From its highest point, once known as Yarleton Hill, to the shores of its two vast rivers, we discover hidden places, many mentioned in the Domesday Book, characterful rocks and ancient trees. Alongside freeminers, rebel leaders, trade union rights campaigners, community doctors, composers, poets and pioneering metallurgists we find enterprising members of a family who gave their name to the household brand of a famous malted drink, and a wealthy merchant and, later, Lord Mayor of London immortalised in folklore. AZ of the Forest of Dean reveals the history behind the area, its towns and villages, industries and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections, are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well-known. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this spectacular corner of England. <br><br> Autorid: David Elder <br>

The island of Anglesey, off the north-west coast of Wales, has a long and fascinating history. Its ancient and complex geology has created a special habitat for wildlife and it has also been a heartland for Welsh culture from the time of the Iron Age Druids to the present day. More recently, it is the site of the spectacular structures built during the Industrial Revolution to link Anglesey to the mainland: Telfords Menai Suspension Bridge and Robert Stephensons Britannia Bridge. In this book author Warren Kovach picks out the places and people that make Anglesey special, from churches, chapels and lighthouses, which are of particular importance on the island, to large landowning families such as the Bulkeleys and prominent individuals such as Christmas Evans and Kyffin Williams. The richness of the natural world on the island is addressed, as is the economy and social structures such as fairs and markets, industry and transport. AZ of the Isle of Anglesey reveals the stories behind the island, its places and people. A broad picture of Angleseys history through the ages is painted and it brings to life the story of how the island of today was shaped. This fascinating AZ tour is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this distinctive island. <br><br> Autorid: Warren Kovach <br>

The Knights Templar were among the most famous of Christian military orders. Created after the First Crusade of 1096 and endorsed by the Catholic Church in 1129, the Order grew rapidly in membership and power. Templar knights were some of the best equipped, trained and disciplined fighting units of the Crusades. But when the Holy Land was lost and the Templars suffered crushing defeats, support for the Order faded and rumours about their secret initiation ceremony created mistrust. When the Order suddenly disappeared, disbanded by the Pope, it gave rise to speculation and legends which have kept the name Templar alive. From Aaron to Zion, The AZ of the Knights Templar is an invaluable reference of the places, people, and themes of the Crusades, the Knights Templar and their legacy. <br><br> Autorid: Gordon Napier <br>

This textbook is a guide to success during the PhD trajectory. The first part of this book takes the reader through all steps of the PhD trajectory, and the second part contains a unique glossary of terms and explanation relevant for PhD candidates. Written in the accessible language of the PhD Talk blogs, the book contains a great deal of practical advice for carrying out research, and presenting one’s work. It includes tips and advice from current and former PhD candidates, thus representing a broad range of opinions. The book includes exercises that help PhD candidates get their work kick-started. It covers all steps of a doctoral journey in STEM: getting started in a program, planning the work, the literature review, the research question, experimental work, writing, presenting, online tools, presenting at one’s first conference, writing the first journal paper, writing and defending the thesis, and the career after the PhD. Since a PhD trajectory is a deeply personal journey, this book suggests methods PhD candidates can try out, and teaches them how to figure out for themselves which proposed methods work for them, and how to find their own way of doing things. <br><br> Autorid: Eva O. L. Lantsoght <br>

Explore the Wirral peninsula in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its local history, people and places. Bounded by the River Dee and Wales on one side and the River Mersey and Liverpool on the other, the Wirral peninsula has its own special history. The major towns on the Mersey – Birkenhead and Wallasey – have a strong industrial heritage, New Brighton on the Irish Sea coast was developed as a resort whereas the south and west of the Wirral is largely rural with small towns and villages. Ancient and recent history are intermingled on the Wirral with areas of natural landscape and parklands, mediaeval villages and ancient buildings built of the local sandstone close to the industrial development and docks on the Mersey in the northeast and Port Sunlight to the south.A-Z of the Wirral delves into the history of the peninsula. It highlights well-known landmarks, famous residents and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser known facts about the Wirral and its hidden places of interest. Significant moments in its history are covered as well as its notable buildings and other features, including famous names associated with the Wirral, from early times to the present-day. This fascinating A-Z tour of the Wirral’s history is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this part of the North West. <br><br> Autorid: Les Jones <br>

Explore the Yorkshire Dales in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the area’s history, people and places. The breathtaking landscape and attractive small towns and villages draw many visitors to the Yorkshire Dales national park. Contained within its boundaries, a huge variety of people, landscapes and wildlife can be found. From churches that acted as places of rest on long routes, pubs that doubled up as courthouses and Neolithic discoveries in the new extension of the Park, to the longest, hardest, deepest and oddest caves in the region, rare flora and fauna native only to the region (Malham Sedge, Lady’s Slipper orchid and Northern brown argus butterfly for example) – alongside a focus on those that uncovered them – there’s plenty to discover.The A-Z list includes unique experiences in cafes, cheese ‘stops’ and vending machines, mobile creameries (one in a horse box!) and local delicacies; also ancient and semi-ancient woodlands (Grass Wood) as well as those that are being planted, historic meadows, old quarries which are now nature reserves, interesting towns, villages and notable folk.A-Z of the Yorkshire Dales reveals the history behind the area, its streets and buildings, businesses and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections, are unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this spectacular corner of England. <br><br> Autorid: Mike Appleton <br>

Parents of children with attachment difficulties, or who have experienced childhood trauma, need to parent differently to meet their child's specific needs and help them start to make sense of the world. This book is everything you need in order to therapeutically parent, with an easy to apply model of intervention, and an A-Z of practical advice. Therapeutic parenting is a deeply nurturing parenting style, and is especially effective for children with attachment difficulties, or who experienced childhood trauma. This book provides everything you need to know in order to be able to effectively therapeutically parent.Providing a model of intervention, The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting gives parents or caregivers an easy to follow process to use when responding to issues with their children. The following A-Z covers 60 common problems parents face, from acting aggressively to difficulties with sleep, with advice on what might trigger these issues, and how to respond.Easy to navigate and written in a straightforward style, this book is a 'must have' for all therapeutic parents. <br><br> Autorid: Sarah Naish <br>

A-Z of Wellbeing is an accessible introduction to help you attend to your own wellbeing and live out your own alphabet of peace. It presents twenty-six words of wellness to help you discover new practices, connect with God, and share wellbeing with others. Each topic includes: * Connect the word to a biblical theme * Learn a new habit to practise * Get active sharing the habit with others * Take Notice of a personal story * Give back with questions and further resources By sharing the words that were helpful in her own journey of recovery from breakdown, Ruth Rice gently encourages us to find our own toolkit of words and habits that will help us maintain our own wellbeing. Content Benefits: Ruth Rice helps us to find a language that enables us to speak honestly and live healthily together around the area of mental and emotional health. * 26 words of wellbeing are unpacked with insights and practical application * Uses the five ways of wellbeing from the New Economics Foundation * Understands wellbeing within the framework of God's character, practical habits and community reality * Enables us to understand wellbeing as a life long journey rather than a quick fix * Encourages us to find our own alphabet of wellbeing that works for us * Enables us to speak, live and share wellbeing * Suitable for anyone who wants to attend to their wellbeing * Helpful for anyone who wants to understand and come alongside someone who is struggling with their wellbeing <br><br> Autorid: <br>

Weymouth Harbour was historically a major port, flanked by the two towns of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. These settlements form modern-day Weymouth, with a wealth of historical associations from the Middle Ages to the present. The Isle of Portland lies to the south, joined to Weymouth by the geological miracle of Chesil Beach, with Portland Harbour forming one of the largest man-made harbours in the world, and the local quarried stone has been sought after for buildings throughout the world for centuries. The area is a popular tourist destination today but Weymouth was first developed as a resort by King George III; its military associations include a Royal Navy base and being the embarkation point for thousands of Allied troops during the D-Day invasion in the Second World War. In AZ of Weymouth and Portland author Michael Burgess reveals the history behind the Weymouth and Portland area, its buildings and landscape, industries and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are lesser known. Readers will discover a Civil War cannonball still embedded in the wall above a public toilet, the quayside where the Black Death is believed to have entered England and a memorial to Australian and New Zealand soldiers returning from Gallipoli. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this fascinating corner of Dorset. <br><br> Autorid: Michael Burgess <br>

Explore the East London district of Whitechapel in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places. For centuries, Whitechapel has been at the center of multicultural Britain. It has offered sanctuary to successive waves of immigrants fleeing religious intolerance, pogroms and poverty: Huguenots from France, Irish, Jews from Eastern Europe and Bangladeshis, each overlaying their own vibrant culture on the area. Whitechapel has been associated with notorious crimes in the past, not least Jack the Ripper, nineteenth-century body snatchers, the Kray twins and other gangsters. Social reformers such as George Peabody and William Booth, who founded the Salvation Army in Whitechapel, have left their legacy on the area. In A–Z of Whitechapel author Andy Bull reveals the history behind the area’s streets, buildings, industries and the people connected with this part of East London. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well known. Readers will discover tales of Elizabethan theatres and Victorian freak shows, artists and writers, Whitechapel’s connection with Joseph Stalin and the area’s brewing and bell-founding heritage, among many other fascinating facts in this A–Z tour of Whitechapel’s history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic East London district. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Bull <br>

A fascinating exploration of the history of Worthing highlighting its people, places and events across the centuries. Sussex-born author, teacher and historian Kevin Newman lived and taught in Worthing for a decade and runs Worthing’s popular Spooky Tour. As owner and founder of local history organisation All-Inclusive History, Kevin has given a number of talks on Worthing including ‘A–Z of Worthing’ and has taken hundreds of visitors and citizens on Worthing walking tours. This all makes him someone with a unique perspective on the town and someone who has gathered a treasure trove of quirky facts and tales about the place. He is the ideal guide for Amberley’s quirky and fascinating selective literary alphabetical tour of the past of Britain’s most underrated coastal resort. A–Z of Worthing delves into the stories behind the town’s most notable streets, places, parks and buildings, as well as the dark secrets of its inhabitants, lesser-known lanes and its numerous twittens (the Sussex name for alleyways). The book reveals the stories behind of some of the more unusual place names, including why seven streets in the town are named after the crew of a Lancaster bomber. Kevin also explores the history of many of Worthing’s distinctive features, visitors and citizens, exploring tales of the town’s less famous (and infamous) sons and daughters and the places they frequented, from the dance school that handled fascist mail to the former school of the actress Pam St Clements who played TV’s Pat Butcher. The book switches from light-hearted engagement with the quirkier side of Worthing’s history to a more serious exploration of the darker side of the town’s past including its experiences of British fascism and anti-Semitism.Building upon and updating the work of Robert Elleray’s wonderful Millennium Encyclopaedia of Worthing History, A–Z of Worthing provides something for everyone, whether visitor, Worthingite or anyone worldwide with a love of wonderful Worthing. <br><br> Autorid: Kevin Newman <br>

This large-format, alphabetized password book is organized by tabs per letter, making it easy, fast, and safe to store and locate important login information of all kinds!Individual tabs for each letter—no more tabs cramming multiple letters into the same space! Perfect for faster lookups and better organization.Removable sticker to go incognito! Don't want text on the cover sharing that it’s a password book? Peel it off!Bonus security tips to encourage maximized online safety. What to do (and what not to do) to stay ahead of scammers. Large trim size for extra space to record over 400 accounts, including important notes, password changes, and non-traditional records such as crypto logins. <br><br> Autorid: Zeitgeist <br>

A collection of dazzling travel pieces from SUNDAY TIMES journalist and critic A. A. GILL. From the moment he joined the SUNDAY TIMES, A.A. Gill has wanted to interview places - to discover the personality of a place as if it were a person, to listen and talk to it. A. A. GILL IS FURTHER AWAY is a wonderfully insightful and funny compendium of travel writing taken mostly from the SUNDAY TIMES, but also from GQ, TATLER and CONDE NAST TRAVELLER. Gill writes with a clarity and acerbity that conveys the intensity of his experiences in his travels around the world. His book includes essays on Sudan, India, Cuba, Germany and California. In each piece, there is a central image Gill uses as the key to unlocking the personality of a place. <br><br> Autorid: Adrian Gill <br>

Chronicling an epic multimedia project 10 years in the making, A.K. Burns’ first monograph grapples with climate change, community and sociopolitical agencyDeploying science fiction, material feminism, eco-anarchism, queer theory and technoscience, New York–based artist A.K. Burns (born 1975) explores the fraught relationships between humanity and nature in an epic multimedia work, Negative Space (2015–23). This nonlinear allegory provokes questions about marginalized bodies, environmental fragility and technology. Developed as a cycle of four video installations, Negative Space imagines new relationships to the spaces we occupy and the impact of our bodies in these spaces through imagery, research and critical and creative writings. Set in a speculative present, the tetralogy envisions a new materialist cosmology wherein hierarchical relations are transformed. <br><br> Autorid: AK Burns, Karen Kelly, Barbara Schroeder, Mel Y Chen, CA Conrad <br>

This stunning package offers a rich, intimate, and highly entertaining look at the remarkable life and work of the television pioneer, the First Lady of Comedy, the legend, Lucille Ball—AKA Lucy. Full of fresh perspective, gorgeously designed, and richly informative, this is a book on Lucille Ball like none other. With profiles spotlighting the many different facets of the woman, AKA Lucy details how Ball changed the face of comedy and the entertainment industry. It sheds new light on the star's history, from her childhood through hard-scrabble days trying to make it in show business, falling head over heels in love and embarking on one of the great romances of the twentieth century, to becoming the biggest star in the world, a pioneer in television, and an icon for the ages. Filled with photos and highlighted by bright illustration and design, this is a volume almost as vivid and entertaining as the woman herself.AKA Lucy is officially authorized by the estate of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. <br><br> Autorid: Sarah Royal, Amy Poehler <br>

The alien experiment is alive... and it wants out. In a world where UFO sightings have become alarmingly frequent, the US government's top-secret A.L.I.V.E. Project was created to prepare for an impending alien threat. Dr. Maeve Leander, raised in the shadow of this covert operation, now leads the research on Alvie, the project's first alien subject. To Maeve, Alvie isn't just an experiment; he's family. But when a mysterious new agency seizes control of A.L.I.V.E., Maeve's world is turned upside down. She discovers that Alvie is not the only extraterrestrial being studied - and the truth is far more terrifying than she ever imagined. Suddenly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Maeve finds herself fighting for her life against both human adversaries and otherworldly forces. As the violence escalates and her chances of survival dwindle, she uncovers a chilling revelation: the project's true goal is to ensure that no one makes it out alive. R.D. Brady's A.L.I.V.E. kicks off a heart-pounding series that masterfully blends government conspiracy with alien encounters. Fans of Douglas E. Richards and Michael Crichton will be captivated by this thrilling page-turner. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through an alternative world where the answer to humanity's greatest question comes at a devastating cost. ____________________________ Praise for the A.L.I.V.E. Series: From the first book to the last, I could not put them down. What a page turner. The author kept me guessing through the entire book. Stayed up until 2 am because I couldn't put it down. Science gets turned on its head in this tale. Thank you for reigniting my imagination for the other-worldly. Great sci-fi read with enough facts to keep it real. Great action and story line. The main characters are easy to invest in. An antagonist that you will love to hate. Warning...start reading at your own peril as once you do you won't want to stop. <br><br> Autorid: R.D. Brady <br>

It's a normal Friday evening for Elliot - until the police knock on the door and tell him his mum's in serious trouble! A security video clearly shows her breaking into a giant pharmaceutical company on behalf of the environmental action group A. N. T. I. D. O. T. E. Elliot can hardly believe it. His mum's a secretary, isn't she? Not a SPY! It's a normal Friday evening for Elliot until the police call and tell him his mom's in serious trouble. A security video clearly shows her breaking into a giant pharmaceutical company on behalf of A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E., the environmental action group. Even worse than that, she's also gone on the run. Elliot can hardly believe it. His mom's a secretary, isn't she? Not a SPY! It’s a normal Friday evening for Elliot — until the police knock on the door and tell him his mum’s in serious trouble! A security video clearly shows her breaking into a giant pharmaceutical company on behalf of the environmental action group A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E. Elliot can hardly believe it. His mom’s a secretary, isn’t she? Not a SPY! And even worse — now she’s gone on the run. <br><br> Autorid: Malorie Blackman <br>