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Stewart Andrew left Ireland for the Pennsylvania Colony with nothing but a few cobbler tools, a tattered Bible, and a dream. Despite many hardships, he and his descendants laid the foundation to make those dreams come true in the New World.

His family's sons and daughters fought the Revolutionary War against the most powerful army on Earth, and two generations later refused to bow to their perception of a tyrannical Federal government that threatened to take away their newly found freedom during the Civil War. Stewart's dreams come full circle when his twin great-grandsons, Hiram and...

Launching the new Kogan Page Primary Essentials series, this indispensable handbook for all practising and aspiring primary headteachers will help primary school leaders rise to the many challenges that face them in the task of effectively managing a busy primary school.

Some of the key areas examined are:

* staff development
* recruiting and managing staff
* the school as an organisation
* leadership
* managing a successful inspection.

As well as acting as a guide to best practice for those tasked with the role of headship, this comprehensive and...

This is the second book in the Cosmiton Series by Author Roger T Smith. The experiment in peace is well in progress. However, things have developed that may hinder the result. There must be an answer, but what is it?

There is an impasse in current thinking about youth crime and justice, represented by punitive and harmful practices, and liberal objections to these processes on the other, based predominantly on arguments for 'rehabilitation'. This book aims to arrive at an alternative strategy for resolving the tensions between young people - especially those on and beyond the margins - and the social world which frames their lives.

The book is split into three sections:

• Part 1 focuses on young people, their attitudes and behaviour;
• Part 2 considers the way in which their...

The exciting new edition of this well-loved textbook offers a fully expanded and revised account and analysis of the youth justice system in the UK, taking into account and fully addressing the significant changes that have taken place since the second edition in 2007.

The book maintains its critical analysis of the underlying assumptions and ideas behind youth justice, as well as its policy and practice, laying bare the inadequacies, inconsistencies and injustices of practice in the UK. This edition will offer an important update in light of intervening changes, as reflected in a...

A key role for primary school leaders is to develop strategies for promoting and ensuring high quality learning. This practical and accessible handbook has been written by an experienced primary leader, and will offer anyone seeking guidance on creating or maintaining a more effective primary school with a valuable and friendly resource.

Extensive coverage in this book includes:

* using organisation and leadership to create a positive ethos
* developing good relationships and creating teams
* managing the curriculum and raising pupil achievement
* the role of...