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This book gives an intimate portrayal of the philosopher sage Jiddu Krishnamurti by several of his colleagues who knew him over many decades and interacted with him closely. It reveals several aspects of the man and investigates his teachings in depth. The author, Professor P.Krishna, was a Professor of Physics and was closely associated with…
Besides a selection of letters by the abolitionist himself, the original collection includes an excerpt from W. E. B. Du Bois’s biography, John Brown, addresses by Frederick Douglass and Ralph Waldo Emerson, poetry by Louisa May Alcott, and more. Über den Autor John Brown (1800-1859) was an American abolitionist. Brown advocated the use of armed…
For the last ten years, journalist Jens Mühling has been traveling through Russia in search of stories that appear unbelievable: a hermit from the Taiga who only recently discovered there was a world beyond the woods; a mathematician who believes a thousand years of Russian history to be a fairy tale; a priest who ventures…
From the hugely popular author, comes a new tale about Ava’s new kitten, Tiger, who gets into all kinds of mischief. Features artwork by the award-winning illustrator, Sophy Williams. Ages: 6+ Erscheinungsjahr: 2017 Genre: Importe, Romane & Erzählungen Rubrik: Kinder & Jugend Medium: Taschenbuch Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert ISBN-13: 9781847157881 ISBN-10: 1847157882 Sprache: Englisch Einband:…
Our planet has existed for 4.54 billion years. Its oceans for roughly 3.8 billion years. And the first life appeared approximately 3.77 billion years ago. There are thought to be more than 8 million species on Earth, and we’re still the only planet with life (that we know of!). Readers can explore every facet of…
A rainforest is a natural environment covered in tall trees that receives an incredibly high volume of rainfall. These lush forests are home to over half of all the species of animal and plants in the world!Rainforests takes readers on a journey through some of the world’s most incredible rainforests to discover the animals, plants…
It is said that you cannot step in the same river twice because these amazing bodies of water are constantly moving and changing. Rivers are found all over the world and can flow all year round or seasonally but they are always important. Rivers looks at how these amazing waterways develop, change and shape the…
The arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Essex in 1948 was turned into a significant event by the British media but it is only one small part of a bigger story. Windrush looks at the movement of people after the Second World War in Britain. In an accessible and child-friendly way, the book…
This book wants to provide the English speaking reader with a brief but comprehensive overview on Austrian naval history. It tries to put the Austrian navy in the right historical context, in terms of European history as well as in terms of naval history. Austria was not a genuine naval power for centuries, but it…
A piercing blend of memoir, criticism and biography examining how women writers across the centuries carved out intellectual freedom for themselves – and how others might do the same. Über den Autor Joanna Biggs is an editor at Harper’s Magazine. Previously an associate editor at the London Review of Books, she is one of the…
Cognitive load theory is a vital model for understanding how school students learn, but it’s often misunderstood and difficult to use effectively in the classroom. Greg Ashman guides you through the details with a clear jargon-free focus on how an understanding of cognitive load theory can enhance your teaching. Über den Autor Greg Ashman grew…
A Little Guide for Teachers: Efficient Marking is full of highly innovative, practical and labour-saving strategies that shows busy teachers exactly how to provide feedback which moves learning forward, but which also inspires and motivates pupils to want to improve. Über den Autor Author of the widely selling book, „The Perfect Assessment for Learning“, Claire…