"The Dead Men and the Sea They say the sea has the longest memory. That she holds all tales deep within her, hidden, secret and silent. The stories of the world before the Fall, torn away like pages from a diary. That's a load of bull. In this wasted world, even the water is an unquiet grave. And on the wide Rum Coast, she's spilled the Full Dead; genteel monsters who know all of the secrets of the World that was... if only they coul ..."
"Four distinguished scholars here level a powerful critique of the rapid expansion of the emerging American empire and its oppressive and destructive political, military, and economic policies. Arguing that a global Pax Americana is internationally disastrous, the authors demonstrate how America's imperialism inevitably leads to rampant irreversible ecological devastation, expanding military force for imperialistic purposes, and a grossl ..."
"Basic reading proficiency is key to success in all content areas, but attending to students literacy development remains a challenge for many teachers, especially after the primary grades. Knowledge to Support the Teaching of Reading presents recommendations for the essential knowledge about the development, acquisition, and teaching of language and literacy skills that teachers need to master and use. This important book is one res ..."
"A devastatingly large number of people in America cannot read as well as they need for success in life. With literacy problems plaguing as many as four in ten children in America, this book discusses how best to help children succeed in reading. This book identifies the most important questions and explores the authoritative answers on the topic of how children can grow into readers, including: What are the key elements all children n ..."
"While most children learn to read fairly well, there remain many young Americans whose futures are imperiled because they do not read well enough to meet the demands of our competitive, technology-driven society. This book explores the problem within the context of social, historical, cultural, and biological factors. Recommendations address the identification of groups of children at risk, effective instruction for the preschool and e ..."
"Today’s teachers face huge challenges, especially for teaching reading in the primary grades. They must understand as much as possible about how children develop and learn, what they know, and what they can do. They must be able to apply a variety of teaching techniques to meet the individual needs of students. Equally important, teachers must identify students’ strengths and weaknesses and plan instructional programs that help stud ..."
"Short, sweet snippets which have the ability to tempt the imagination, tantalise a reader and pose questions. Some tales will leave you with a smile, others will make you reach for your blanket."
"Basic reading proficiency is key to success in all content areas, but attending to students literacy development remains a challenge for many teachers, especially after the primary grades. Knowledge to Support the Teaching of Reading presents recommendations for the essential knowledge about the development, acquisition, and teaching of language and literacy skills that teachers need to master and use. This important book is one res ..."
"Chandler's Ford: a leafy suburb in the middle of southern England, near Winchester Behind the hedges and net curtains, life throbs. Some who’ve recently moved to Chandler’s Ford are getting the measure of their new community. Others are battling with marital issues, war, witchcraft, and the legacy of unrest. New love blossoms, older love struggles and dies. Beloved pets go missing. Shrieking disturbances are controlled. An interactive ..."
"England, 1923: Following the death of her eccentric inventor father, Constance Wright has no money and no prospects. She takes a secretarial job at the scientific institute founded by her late godfather. There, in between learning to type, fending off her boss, coping with the Giant Walking War Machine, ghosts, and a dangerous variety of cabbage, she discovers her godfather left her a trail of clues to follow. Clues that might lead her ..."
"Want to know a secret? Behind the leafy shrubs, net curtains still twitch in Chandler’s Ford. Uncover the secrets of this sleepy suburb. Skate on Hiltingbury Lake. Thrill at the horse-races. Peek into your neighbours' lives as they wrestle with dodgy deals, diet clubs, dating. Relive the return of the railway. Take a glimpse into the near future. More Secret Lives of Chandlers Ford: fun, fabulous short fiction set in and around Chan ..."