Education and the State: International perspectives on a changing relationship By Carla Aubry (editor), Michael Geiss (editor), Veronika Magyar-Haas (editor), Jürgen Oelkers (editor)
2014 | 272 Pages | ISBN: 1138777854 | PDF | 3 MB
In most countries in the world, school education is the business of the state. Even if forms and functions differ, the imparting of elementary knowledge is universally regarded as a public function. Yet this is neither self-evident nor self-explanatory. The degree of involvement of state agencies in the supervision, financing and organization of the school system sometimes varies so much that the usual assumption of a common understanding of 'the state' seems to be an illusion.Making international comparisons and focusing strongly on the historical conditions of the current form of state education, this volume paints a nuanced picture of how the relationship between 'education' and 'state' has been and is conceptualized. Insights into this relationship are gained by considering and analysing both specific processes such as financing and bureaucracy; and conceptual ideas, for example community, authority, and political utopias. The book presents comparative studies and analyses of regional and local conditions, arguing that the history of each country or region is critical to educational success, and the relationship between the education and the state must be reconsidered, both internationally and historically, in order to be of actual conceptual value.Education and the State presents a broad variety of approaches and examples that provide a significant contribution to the understanding of the relationship between education and the state. It will be of key value to academics and researchers in the fields of the history of education, the politics of education, and educational administration.

Educating for Democracy in England and Finland: Principles and culture By Andrea Raiker (editor), Matti Rautiainen (editor)
2016 | 176 Pages | ISBN: 1138640824 | PDF | 2 MB
With the growth of terrorism, instability in the EU following recession, and the acceleration of support for right-wing political parties in Europe, discussions on the nature of democracy and democratic citizenship have never been more important. Exploring the relationship between democratic values, classroom practices and neo-liberalist ideology in England and in Finland, Educating for Democracy argues that it is the role of governments and the education systems they support to create teachers and students who can voice critically appraised judgements to guide their citizenship.With chapters co-written by English and Finnish authors, this book analyses the history and current state of education systems in England and Finland, with reference to other European countries, in order to establish whether they are effective in creating democratically-minded citizens. Recent years have seen decreasing control of educator professionalism as governments have become more concerned about economic growth, and in some cases, survival. The contributors to this volume question whether educators are becoming less effectual as a result, exploring the idea that democracy is a dying concept, and asking whether educators are now simply creating cogs for the neo-liberalistic/capitalist machine.This book will be essential reading for academics and researchers in the fields of teacher education, education studies and comparative education. It will also be of great interest to those concerned with issues surrounding citizenship, democracy and the role of the government in education.

Educating Adolescent Girls Around the Globe: Challenges and Opportunities By Sandra L. Stacki (editor), Supriya Baily (editor)
2015 | 306 Pages | ISBN: 113878110X | PDF | 2 MB
While many initial education benchmarks are being met, new and continuing challenges exist for adolescent girls in the developing world. Discrimination, violence, marginalization, and health-related issues prevail, making proper education at the middle school level crucial during this unique development time. As we continue to see the expectations for girls grow, education for girls must also find a new place within the evolving norms of political, economic, cultural and social life. This volume takes a global look at the obstacles and enablers in girls' education that can have lasting institutional, psychological and social consequences. It looks at many complex issues affecting education for adolescent girls around the world, including the underlying global demands for women in the formal workforce and the universal impact of gender-based violence, and provides a critical framework through which researchers may explore and critique these complexities.

Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, Sean M. Flynn, "Economics, 22nd Edition"
English | ISBN: 1260226778, 1260570614, 1264112270 | 2020 | EPUB/PDF | 960 pages | 58 MB/57 MB
Optimize your outcomes.

Daniel S. Hamermesh, "Economics is Everywhere"
English | ISBN: 1429287756 | 2011 | 272 pages | PDF | 1190 KB
Economics Is Everywhere, Fourth Edition, presents 400 vignettes inspired by everyday events from news articles, films, family and popular culture. Professor Hamermesh also employs his interactions with students, frequently featuring student insight in these short scenes. Economics Is Everywhere helps students to apply what they are learning in their introductory microeconomics courses by examining economics examples that can be found in day-to-day life. In covering topics such as opportunity costs, trade-offs, supply and demand, elasticity, competitive markets and monopoly Dan Hamermesh on Freakonomics

Sylvain Pioch, "Eco-design of Marine Infrastructures: Towards Ecologically-informed Coastal and Ocean Development"
English | ISBN: 1786307111 | 2021 | 288 pages | PDF | 54 MB
This book offers an insight into how to create aesthetically pleasing, environmentally integrated, multi-functional developments in the ocean or on the coastline.

Easy Trifle Cookbook (Trifles Cookbook, Trifles Recipes, Trifle Cookbook, Trifle Recipes, Trifles) by Chef Maggie Chow
English | October 16, 2015 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B016SGEIC0 | 90 pages | EPUB | 0.33 Mb
An Elegant Dessert of Luxury fit for Royalty. Infused with sweet fruits, filled with delicious puddings, and layered with lush cake. Trifles are the prized dessert of the English and these are the easiest ways to make them. . .

Easy Quesadilla Cookbook by Chef Maggie Chow
English | October 17, 2015 | ISBN: 151866993X | 71 pages | EPUB | 0.24 Mb
The number of ways to prepare a quesadilla may be infinite. BUT these are the best and simplest quesadillas. This is authentic Latin cuisine.

Easy Egg Cookbook by Chef Maggie Chow
English | September 20, 2015 | ISBN: 151745008X | 72 pages | EPUB | 0.34 Mb
With the cost of Eggs Skyrocketing. Let's get the most out of them! These are the best and most unique uses of Eggs!

George H. Shaw, "Earth's Early Atmosphere and Surface Environment"
English | 2014 | ISBN: 0813725046 | PDF | pages: 141 | 8.1 mb