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June 2021
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The ArtsJuly 1997Films and British national identity
From Dickens to Dad'
by Jeffrey Richards
Jeffrey Richards is a regular radio and television commentator on popular culture. Covers the period from Ealing Studios to Dad's Army. A great read. ;
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The ArtsJanuary 2019Tears of laughter
Comedy-drama in 1990s British cinema
by Nigel Mather
Tears of laughter' examines the interactions of comedy and drama in three vital thematic strands of British cinema during the 1990s: comedies exploring issues of class, culture and community in British society, 'ethnic' comedy-dramas engaging with complex issues of identity and allegiance in modern Britain, and romantic comedies featuring characters searching (somewhat desperately or frantically) for a suitable and desirable long-term or short-term partner. Films to be discussed in detail include 'Brassed Off' (1996), 'The Full Monty' (1997), 'East is East' (1999), 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994), 'Notting Hill' (1999) and a post-1990s romantic comedy, 'Love Actually' (2003). The study discusses these specific films and a range of other 1990s British comedy-drama films within the context of community-orientated Ealing comedy classics, contentious situation comedies treating race relations as both a laughing matter and a site of conflict ('Till Death Us Do Part' and 'Love Thy Neighbour'), and romantic comedies set and produced in Britain. It is aimed at film studies academics, students and film enthusiasts.
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The ArtsFebruary 2006Tears of laughter
Comedy-drama in 1990s British cinema
by Nigel Mather
'Tears of laughter' examines the interactions of comedy and drama in three vital thematic strands of British cinema during the 1990s: comedies exploring issues of class, culture and community in British society, 'ethnic' comedy-dramas engaging with complex issues of identity and allegiance in modern Britain, and romantic comedies featuring characters searching (somewhat desperately or frantically) for a suitable and desirable long-term or short-term partner. Films to be discussed in detail include 'Brassed Off' (1996), 'The Full Monty' (1997), 'East is East' (1999), 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994), 'Notting Hill' (1999) and a post-1990s romantic comedy, 'Love Actually' (2003). The study discusses these specific films and a range of other 1990s British comedy-drama films within the context of community-orientated Ealing comedy classics, contentious situation comedies treating race relations as both a laughing matter and a site of conflict ('Till Death Us Do Part' and 'Love Thy Neighbour'), and romantic comedies set and produced in Britain. It is aimed at film studies academics, students and film enthusiasts. ;
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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2007Religion in Revolutionary England
by Christopher Durston, Judith Maltby
This book offers a collection of essays tightly focused around the issue of religion in England between 1640 and 1660, a time of upheaval and civil war in England. Edited by well-known scholars of the subject, topics include the toleration controversy, women's theological writing, observance of the Lord's Day and prayer books. To aid understanding, the essays are divided into three sections examining theology in revolutionary England, inside and outside the revolutionary National Church and local impacts of religious revolution. Carefully and thoughtfully presented, this book will be of great use for those seeking to better understand the practices and patterns of religious life in England in this important and fascinating period. ;
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April 2019The EAL Teaching Book
Promoting Success for Multilingual Learners
by Conteh, Jean
This book is a complete guide to understanding, learning from and teaching bilingual and EAL children in schools. It begins by asking ′who are EAL learners′ and challenges some of the misconceptions about this group then goes on to examine language in depth.
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Chang'e and the Good Sun
by Tiffani Ren
Chang’e lives in a land where a Good Sun gives the people light and heat. Everyone is happy, but then the weather changes. First it is too hot, and then it is too cold. Find out how Chang’e helps solve the problem. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences, exploring various social values and belief systems, and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning. We offer a wide range of licencing opportunities for publishers to re-brand and deliver our readers to local markets.
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Germs
by Devora Manier
Germs are everywhere. They come in all shapes and sizes. They can cause all types of diseases. How do we fight germs? How do we keep our bodies safe and healthy? Read and find out. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences; exploring various social values and belief systems; and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning. We offer a wide range of licencing opportunities for publishers to rebrand and deliver our readers to their markets.
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Sailing the Storm
by Beth O'Brien
Emma’s dream comes true when she learns to sail. Read about Emma’s sailing adventures with her new friends and crew, Lizzie and Ali. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences; exploring various social values and belief systems; and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning.
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Crochet Captain
by Pamela Tuck
Ronnie and his father move to a new apartment. Now Ronnie must go to a new school and try to make friends. Read the story. Find out how Ronnie becomes the Crochet Captain. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences, exploring various social values and belief systems, and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning. We offer a wide range of licencing opportunities for publishers to re-brand and deliver our readers to local markets.
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Theatre: individual actors & directorsOctober 1997A Confession in Writing
by A. Shaughnessy
An account of fifty years, training at Ealing Studios then writing and directing for film, theatre and television, by the principal script-writer and editor of TV series such as the original 'Upstairs, Downstairs'.
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MemoirsDecember 2012Larry's Left Side
A Life's Journey
by Laurence A. Cole
Top U.S. cancer specialist/researcher’s triumph over massive brain damage which occurred while he was a medical student in Britain. Rediscovery of his Jewish faith.
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365 STORIES OF SUPERHEROES THAT REALLY EXISTED
by VALENTINA CAMERINI
A new way to study history and current issues: learning the stories of people who did good. A book packed with real stories , anecdotes, current events, all tied together like superheroes adventures. Because all the 365 “pills” of this volume have a common ground: theirs heroes are super brave and super kind. From Rosa Parks to Galileo, from Giovanni falcone to Alan Turing: a collection of stories that will entertain, astonish, charm, and above all , inspire the reader. To dicover that great heroes do not exist just in the pages of comics, but can make therence in real life.
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Freddie Mercury & Queen
by Lucinda Jordaan
The icon series reflects on the performer's stories told through reportage and images. A complete overview from the beginning until the end of their lives. Including a discography with all released albums and award wins. The book includes a DVD with exclusive footage and interviews to look back on the legacy and pays tribute to the life of the artists. A wonderful series of the world’s most iconic musicians, who unfortunately are no longer among us.
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Food & DrinkSeptember 2022Biting Biting
Snacking Gujarati-style
by Urvashi Roe
Biting Biting features recipes for fast, easy, 100% vegetarian and vegan snacks that can be knocked up at speed using leftovers and store-cupboard ingredients. Enter a world of Gujarati-style snacking, where nothing is wasted and every recipe can turn into a whole range of snacks. So a simple Potato Shaak (or curry) can be re-purposed as a samosa, or served up on toast with an egg, or stuffed into a parotha or flatbread. Even if you’ve nothing in the cupboard but a tin of baked beans, you can make Baked Bean Curry, or why not try revolutionising your lunch with Cumin-spiced Cheese on Toast or the Cheese & Chevro (or Bombay Mix) Sandwich? Discover more classic ‘bitings’ such as Reveya (Peanut Stuffed Aubergine) and Patta Ganthiya (gram flour crispbreads) alongside her uncle’s legendary BBQ Green Bananas, a full chapter of bhajiya (pakora) and some suggestions for delicious Sweet Biting. With fresh chutneys you can make in moments in a blender and advice on what to keep in your fridge to provide optimum ingredients for Biting, you will never be stuck for a snack again.
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A Good Plan
The book that will change your life!
by Jan Lenarz
The book that will change your life! A Good Plan Timeless is a holistic diary for more mindfulness and self-love. With inspiration and without forced self-optimisation. Schedule appointments and to-dos, learn to take care of your needs again and keep an eye on burnout signals. Undated: start whenever you want to.We believe: the most important book in your life should be about your life. A Good Plan is not only a diary because right now everyone of us has more than just appointments on their mind. We provide you with 50 pages to take an inventory of your life: what makes you happy? What are your needs? How can you take better care of yourself? These questions get straight down to business but A Good Plan is not an easy wellness-book that is constantly advising you to only see the positive. It is about true, deep, real insight without clichés, gibberish and self-optimisation.Good needs to become a habit and reflection a routine. A diary that accompanies you every day is ideal for that. In the weekly view you will find space for your appointments on the left-hand page, with the mindfulness labels you gain a quick overview on important factors like sleep, mood and social contacts. The right-hand page is dotted and dedicated to your tasks. In order to prioritise, the proven 1-2-3 technique is of help. The mindfulness tips are supposed to help you learn something about mental health and burnout prevention each week. Space for notes, quotes and hours of sunshine complete the picture. We don’t grow from our experiences but from reflecting on them. Taking a moment each month to reflect upon what we have experienced has an enormous slowing down effect. So, once a month, write down what happened, what you’re grateful for, what you did well and what has been rather difficult. The quick reflection psyche can give hints about your mental state.Our entire production, including all transport routes, is climate-neutral and takes place in Germany. We only print on 100 % recycled paper. Our printing inks are made from plant oils and are free from petroleum. Our books are bound in a third-generation family business. As we print far below the demand, we avoid overproduction. This way, no books end up in landfill. Neither does plastic foil as we never shrink-wrap our books.
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Humanities & Social SciencesWhat Does This Look Like In The Classroom?
Bridging The Gap Between Research And Practice
by Carl Hendrick (Author, Editor), Robin Macpherson (Author, Editor), Oliver Caviglioli (Illustrator)
Educators around the world are uniting behind the need for the profession to have access to more high-quality research and evidence to do their job more effectively. But every year thousands of research papers are published, some of which contradict each other. How can busy teachers know which research is worth investing time in reading and understanding? And how easily is that academic research translated into excellent practice in the classroom? In this thorough, enlightening and comprehensive book, Carl Hendrick and Robin Macpherson ask 18 of today's leading educational thinkers to distill the most up-to-date research into effective classroom practice in 10 of the most important areas of teaching. The result is a fascinating manual that will benefit every single teacher in every single school, in all four corners of the globe. Contributors: Assessment, marking & feedback: Dylan Wiliam & Daisy Christodoulou; Behaviour: Tom Bennett & Jill Berry; Classroom talk and questioning: Martin Robinson & Doug Lemov; Learning myths: David Didau & Pedro de Bruyckere; Motivation: Nick Rose & Lucy Crehan; Psychology and memory: Paul Kirschner & Yana Weinstein; SEN: Jarlath O Brien & Maggie Snowling; Technology: Jose Picardo & Neelam Parmar; Reading and literacy: Alex Quigley & Dianne Murphy
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Organic farmingJune 2018Achieving sustainable production of pig meat Volume 1
Safety, quality and sustainability
by Prof. Alan Mathew
Pig meat is the most widely-consumed meat in the world. Previous growth in production has relied, in part, on more intensive systems. In meeting rising demand, these systems face challenges such as the ongoing threat of zoonotic diseases, the need to improve feed efficiency in the face of rising costs, the need to reduce the environmental impact of pig production and increasing concerns about animal welfare.This volume looks first at the main zoonoses affecting pigs and how they can be controlled. It then reviews the latest research on aspects of meat quality such as flavour, colour, texture and nutritional quality. Finally, it assesses ways of monitoring and reducing the environmental impact of pig production.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this will be a standard reference for researchers in swine science, producers, government and other organisations involved in supporting pig production. It is accompanied by two companion volumes which focus on animal breeding, nutrition, health and welfare.
