Many books have now been published in the broad field of environmental toxicology. However, to date, none of have presented the often fascinating stories of the wildlife science, and the steps along the way from discovery of problems caused by environmental pollutants to the regulatory and non-regulatory efforts to address the problems. This book provides case by case examinations of how toxic chemical effects on wildlife have brought about policy and regulatory decisions, and positive changes in environmental conditions. Wild animal stories, whether they are about the disappearance of...
Many books have now been published in the broad field of environmental toxicology. However, to date, none of have presented the often fascinating stor...
Lawrence Stenhouse was one of the most distinguished, original and influential educationalists of his generation. His theories about curriculum, curriculum development, pedagogy, teacher research, and research as a basis for teaching remain compelling and fresh and continue to be a counterpoint to instrumental and technocratic thinking in education. In this book, renowned educationalists describe Stenhouse's contribution to education, explore the contemporary relevance of his thinking and bring his work and legacy to the attention of a wide range of students, teachers, teacher educators...
Lawrence Stenhouse was one of the most distinguished, original and influential educationalists of his generation. His theories about curriculum, cu...
This book maps out a new paradigm of teacher education an, by implication, professional education generally. The book opens with two alternative theories of teacher education and training and explains the concepts and assumptions on which they rest including beliefs about the nature and role of education in society. It then proposes a 'natural science' paradigm and its implications for establishing a coherent view of teacher education. Subsequent chapters indicate the professional implications of such a model.
This book maps out a new paradigm of teacher education an, by implication, professional education generally. The book opens with two alternative theor...
"Backyards" is a photo-art-lyric storybook to accompany the audio recording "Backyards" by John Elliott and The Hereafter. It contains photos by Charlie Chipman and original art by Jordan Marks. Also John's lyrics and a story. It is 8.5" x 8.5" and in full color. If you buy it, you should e-mail your receipt to theband@thehereafterishere.com. You will receive an e-mail with a secret access code to a digital download of "Backyards" and "Sideyards" (22 additional recordings). http: //www.thehereafterishere.com.
"Backyards" is a photo-art-lyric storybook to accompany the audio recording "Backyards" by John Elliott and The Hereafter. It contains photos by Charl...
People are planning for world changing, collapse of society events in droves; from flu pandemics to potential electromagnetic pulses (EMPs). While this is a goal worth pursuing, the odds that any of these events will happen during an individual's lifetime are dramatically low. The last pandemic on the magnitude of the 1918 "Spanish Flu" was ... well, 95 years ago. The closest thing the world has seen to an EMP was the Carrington Event, a solar storm in 1859, 159 years ago. Meanwhile, in the United States alone, a violent crime happens every 1.2 seconds. Violence toward women happens every 7...
People are planning for world changing, collapse of society events in droves; from flu pandemics to potential electromagnetic pulses (EMPs). While thi...
