Each of the United Kingdom's 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, an unexpected nugget to dust off and treasure. NG (NOTTINGHAM) Batman's home city of Gotham is named after a Nottinghamshire village NR (NORWICH) Some of the earliest human footprints were found on a beach in Norfolk AB (ABERDEEN) The left leg of Scottish hero William Wallace is buried in St Machar's Cathedral CR (CROYDON) The name Croydon means 'valley of the crocuses' DN (DONCASTER) Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' was written by a Cleethorpes man called Rodney Mark Mason has...
Each of the United Kingdom's 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, an unexpected nugget to dust off and treasure. NG (NOTTINGHAM) Batm...
Approaches and methods in comparative education are of obvious importance, but do not always receive adequate attention. This second edition of a well-received book, containing thoroughly updated and additional material, contributes new insights within the longstanding traditions of the field.
A particular feature is the focus on different units of analysis. Individual chapters compare places, systems, times, cultures, values, policies, curricula and other units. These chapters are contextualised within broader analytical frameworks which identify the purposes and strengths of the...
Approaches and methods in comparative education are of obvious importance, but do not always receive adequate attention. This second edition of a w...
The city of Beijing has been the capital of China for over 800 years and shows many aspects of China's imperial past. Beijing offers many of the nation's most significant sites including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven-just to name a few. Shanghai means "the city by the sea" and this Chinese city of superlatives is located on the Huangpu River on the east coast of China. The Huangpu River journies to the Yangtze River and divides Shanghai on its way. To the west is Puxi, the older part of the city. To the east is Pudong, a spectacular area of...
The city of Beijing has been the capital of China for over 800 years and shows many aspects of China's imperial past. Beijing offers many of the natio...
Myanmar (also known as Burma) is an emerging tourist destination in Southeast Asia. It lies on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea coast with Bangladesh and India to the west, China to the north, and Laos and Thailand to the east. Bangkok is the heart of Thailand and the pulse of the nation. A sprawling metropolis, Bangkok has amazing food, elegant temples, luxury spas, the largest weekend market in the world, interesting museums and a giant Buddha. Bangkok will delight, impress and overload your senses and all with a smile.
Myanmar (also known as Burma) is an emerging tourist destination in Southeast Asia. It lies on the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea coast with Bangladesh...
Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, the tiny island nation of Singapore blends the contemporary high tech modern world with a rich history and a multicultural heritage. Singapore is one of Asia's most famous and popular destinations for business or pleasure. Located in the heart of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a vibrant and modern Asian city. It is the capital of Malaysia's tiger economy and is the country's cultural, political and financial heart. Kuala Lumpur's famous Petronas Twin Towers have been filmed in many Hollywood movies.
Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, the tiny island nation of Singapore blends the contemporary high tech modern world with a rich history and a ...
Vietnam is one of the most spectacular tourist destinations in the world. This Southeast Asian country has bustling cities like Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Hanoi, delicious and inexpensive street food, golden beach resorts, beautiful limestone karsts, an interesting history and offers a warm welcome to all nationalities. There is a timelessness to the majesty and opulent architecture of Laos. Its little-known cities, like the capital Ventiane and the ancient capital Luang Prabang contain spectacular Buddhist temples and monuments. There are unique rituals to be seen in Laos including the...
Vietnam is one of the most spectacular tourist destinations in the world. This Southeast Asian country has bustling cities like Ho Chi Minh City (Saig...
