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Let That Be a Lesson

'A frank, funny and long overdue ode to teachers and teaching' Adam Kay

by Ryan Wilson ...

'A frank, funny and long overdue ode to teachers and teaching' ADAM KAYThe malodorous horrors of Sports Day.Bracing yourself for Parents' Evening.Refereeing teenage relationship dramas...From the age of eight, Ryan Wilson dreamed of being a teacher. This is the inside story of his time at the chalkface, from fresh-faced trainee with grand ideals to exhausted assistant head battling ever-changi... ... Read more

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'A frank, funny and long overdue ode to teachers and teaching' ADAM KAYThe malodorous horrors of Sports Day.Bracing yourself for Parents' Evening.Refereeing teenage relationship dramas...From the age of eight, Ryan Wilson dreamed of being a teacher. This is the inside story of his time at the chalkface, from fresh-faced trainee with grand ideals to exhausted assistant head battling ever-changi...
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Responsive Coaching: Evidence-informed instructional coaching that works for every teacher in your school

by Josh Goodrich ...

Great teachers can make a huge difference to students' lives, but helping them to improve throughout their careers is vital. How can we best do this?Multiple studies suggest that instructional coaching - a school-centred approach to developing teachers - is one of the best options we have. However, to make the most of instructional coaching, we must be clear about what it means.In Responsive ... Read more

£8.99

Great teachers can make a huge difference to students' lives, but helping them to improve throughout their careers is vital. How can we best do this?Multiple studies suggest that instructional coaching - a school-centred approach to developing teachers - is one of the best options we have. However, to make the most of instructional coaching, we must be clear about what it means.In Responsive
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Never Go Broke

How to make money out of just about anything

by Jesse McClure, Lee Boyce ...

How can you make money TODAY? How can you generate real cash this week? Never Go Broke isn't about stocks, shares and investment for the comfortable - it's a real-time lifeline for side-hustlers, downsizers, work-from-homers, the overstretched and anyone who needs to generate some extra cash right now but doesn't know how.This guide will show readers practical applications to make money right now ... Read more

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How can you make money TODAY? How can you generate real cash this week? Never Go Broke isn't about stocks, shares and investment for the comfortable - it's a real-time lifeline for side-hustlers, downsizers, work-from-homers, the overstretched and anyone who needs to generate some extra cash right now but doesn't know how.This guide will show readers practical applications to make money right now
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Pretended: Schools and Section 28

Historical, Cultural and Personal Perspectives

by Catherine Lee ...

Pretended is a vivid historical, political and cultural account of schools and teaching under Section 28, a law that banned schools in the UK from promoting homosexuality as a 'pretended family relationship'.Catherine Lee was a teacher in schools for each of the 15 years that Section 28 was law (between 1988 and 2003). In Pretended, she considers the landscape for lesbian and gay teachers leading ... Read more

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Pretended is a vivid historical, political and cultural account of schools and teaching under Section 28, a law that banned schools in the UK from promoting homosexuality as a 'pretended family relationship'.Catherine Lee was a teacher in schools for each of the 15 years that Section 28 was law (between 1988 and 2003). In Pretended, she considers the landscape for lesbian and gay teachers leading
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The Complete Guide to Pastoral Leadership: A compendium of essential knowledge, research and experience for all pastoral leaders in schools

by Amy-May Forrester ...

This isn’t your average book about pastoral care – it is a no-nonsense exploration of the knowledge base that excellent pastoral practitioners, be they aspiring, new, or experienced, need to excel in their roles.Written for teaching and non-teaching pastoral leaders alike, this book combines theory, evidence, and research with best practice and on-the-job experience to help you on the way to ... Read more

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This isn’t your average book about pastoral care – it is a no-nonsense exploration of the knowledge base that excellent pastoral practitioners, be they aspiring, new, or experienced, need to excel in their roles.Written for teaching and non-teaching pastoral leaders alike, this book combines theory, evidence, and research with best practice and on-the-job experience to help you on the way to
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The Teacher

A case full of twists for the unforgettable must-read detective in 2026

by Tim Sullivan ...

Series series George Cross Mysteries
Don't miss THE TAILOR, the brand new mystery in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross series - OUT NOW.'Every generation has its iconic detective - Holmes, Poirot and Morse - but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHSThe victim's worst enemy was himself.When... ... Read more

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Don't miss THE TAILOR, the brand new mystery in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross series - OUT NOW.'Every generation has its iconic detective - Holmes, Poirot and Morse - but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHSThe victim's worst enemy was himself.When...
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Wish We Knew What to Say

Talking with Children About Race

by Dr Pragya Agarwal ...

**'A thoughtful, prescient read for any mother or father parenting through the unique challenges of this racially polarised year, decade and beyond' Kenya Hunt'Comprehensive, readable, and so very important. The next generation needs you to read this book' Clare Mackintosh, Sunday Times bestselling author**'A vital book that equips us to have conversations about race and racism with young people, ... Read more

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**'A thoughtful, prescient read for any mother or father parenting through the unique challenges of this racially polarised year, decade and beyond' Kenya Hunt'Comprehensive, readable, and so very important. The next generation needs you to read this book' Clare Mackintosh, Sunday Times bestselling author**'A vital book that equips us to have conversations about race and racism with young people,
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Brilliant Teaching Assistant

What you need to know to be a truly outstanding teaching assistant

by Louise Burnham ...

Series series Brilliant Teacher
What does it really take to become a brilliant teaching assistant?Are you getting the most out of your current support role? Are you aware of the training and development opportunities available to you? How do you become more effective in the classroom? What can you do to take your career further?Brilliant Teaching Assistant answers these questions and many more. Outlining the key duties and ... Read more

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What does it really take to become a brilliant teaching assistant?Are you getting the most out of your current support role? Are you aware of the training and development opportunities available to you? How do you become more effective in the classroom? What can you do to take your career further?Brilliant Teaching Assistant answers these questions and many more. Outlining the key duties and
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Teacher Man

by Frank McCourt ...

A third memoir from the author of the huge international bestsellers ‘Angela’s Ashes’ and ‘‘Tis’. In ‘Teacher Man’, Frank McCourt details his illustrious, amusing, and sometimes rather bumpy years as an English teacher in the public high schools of New York City.Frank McCourt arrived in New York as a young, impoverished and idealistic Irish boy – but who crucially had an American passport, having ... Read more

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A third memoir from the author of the huge international bestsellers ‘Angela’s Ashes’ and ‘‘Tis’. In ‘Teacher Man’, Frank McCourt details his illustrious, amusing, and sometimes rather bumpy years as an English teacher in the public high schools of New York City.Frank McCourt arrived in New York as a young, impoverished and idealistic Irish boy – but who crucially had an American passport, having
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Researching Educational Leadership and Management

Methods and Approaches

by Christopher Rhodes, Mark Brundrett ...

Carrying out leadership research in educational establishments can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. This accessible book offers sound practical advice and a clear conceptual framework for this research. Drawing on their extensive expertise, the authors show you how to prepare to carry out research, design research tools, and report and reflect on the results.Students using the book are ... Read more

£29.06

Carrying out leadership research in educational establishments can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. This accessible book offers sound practical advice and a clear conceptual framework for this research. Drawing on their extensive expertise, the authors show you how to prepare to carry out research, design research tools, and report and reflect on the results.Students using the book are
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Another World

The Oxford Years

by Melvyn Bragg ...

'It is all rather irresistible . . . the book ripples with warmth'The Times'Poignant and lyrical'Spectator'Another World attractively maps out the stage in his odyssey between humble pub and broadcasting glory'Daily Telegraph'A poignan... ... Read more

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'It is all rather irresistible . . . the book ripples with warmth'The Times'Poignant and lyrical'Spectator'Another World attractively maps out the stage in his odyssey between humble pub and broadcasting glory'Daily Telegraph'A poignan...
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Stiff Upper Lip

Secrets, Crimes and the Schooling of a Ruling Class

by Alex Renton ...

'A brave and necessary book' GUARDIAN'Shocking, gripping and sobering' SUNDAY TELEGRAPHNo other society sends its young boys and girls away to school to prepare them for a role in the ruling class.Beating, bullying, fagging, cold baths, vile food and paedophile teachers are just some of the features of this elite education, and, while some children loved boarding school, others now admit to ... Read more

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'A brave and necessary book' GUARDIAN'Shocking, gripping and sobering' SUNDAY TELEGRAPHNo other society sends its young boys and girls away to school to prepare them for a role in the ruling class.Beating, bullying, fagging, cold baths, vile food and paedophile teachers are just some of the features of this elite education, and, while some children loved boarding school, others now admit to
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Power Manifesting

The New Science of Getting What You Want

by Paul McKenna ...

Would you like to have the life of your dreams?Great healthAmazing relationshipsA fantastic careerSignificant wealthReal happinessThen this book is for you!Millions of people are familiar with manifesting what they want, creating results through goal setting, focus of attention and actions. Paul McKenna has spent the last ... ... Read more

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Would you like to have the life of your dreams?Great healthAmazing relationshipsA fantastic careerSignificant wealthReal happinessThen this book is for you!Millions of people are familiar with manifesting what they want, creating results through goal setting, focus of attention and actions. Paul McKenna has spent the last ...
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Hidden Lessons

Growing Up on the Frontline of Teaching

by Mehreen Baig ...

You're in at 7am, there until 7pm and marking into the late hours. You've got one student who's a full time carer, another who's pregnant, and a third who's just joined a gang. You haven't got enough textbooks to go around, and one of the parents just called you an 'extremist'. You've just gone through a devastating heartbreak and you have to teach Romeo and Juliet to 30 hormonal 14 year olds ... Read more

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You're in at 7am, there until 7pm and marking into the late hours. You've got one student who's a full time carer, another who's pregnant, and a third who's just joined a gang. You haven't got enough textbooks to go around, and one of the parents just called you an 'extremist'. You've just gone through a devastating heartbreak and you have to teach Romeo and Juliet to 30 hormonal 14 year olds
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Teamwork and Collaboration in Early Years Settings

by Mary I. Stacey ...

Series series Achieving EYPS Series
This book looks at the challenges of restructuring services and working with people with different training and working practices. It suggests that the way staff work together will impact on the service offered to children and their families. It explains how to be an effective member of the team and encourage confident and open communication between colleagues. It looks at what makes an effective ... Read more

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This book looks at the challenges of restructuring services and working with people with different training and working practices. It suggests that the way staff work together will impact on the service offered to children and their families. It explains how to be an effective member of the team and encourage confident and open communication between colleagues. It looks at what makes an effective
... Read more
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds. Illustrated

by Charles Mackay ...

Charles Mackay’s Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is a timeless study of human folly, mass psychology, and the irresistible power of collective obsession. First published in 1841, the book explores how entire societies can fall under the sway of irrational beliefs, speculative frenzies, and dangerous superstitions. Mackay vividly recounts some of history’s most famous ... Read more

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Charles Mackay’s Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is a timeless study of human folly, mass psychology, and the irresistible power of collective obsession. First published in 1841, the book explores how entire societies can fall under the sway of irrational beliefs, speculative frenzies, and dangerous superstitions. Mackay vividly recounts some of history’s most famous
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Put A Wet Paper Towel on It

The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools

by Lee Parkinson, Adam Parkinson ...

Preorder the new Mr Ps book 'How to Survive the School Year' – out 29/08/24THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA heart-warming and hilarious look at life in the classroom from the teachers who host the most popular UK education podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast).‘'Education’s answer to Adam Kay … Lee and Adam Parkinson are doing for teaching what he did for medicine.' The TimesHave you ever ... Read more

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Preorder the new Mr Ps book 'How to Survive the School Year' – out 29/08/24THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA heart-warming and hilarious look at life in the classroom from the teachers who host the most popular UK education podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast).‘'Education’s answer to Adam Kay … Lee and Adam Parkinson are doing for teaching what he did for medicine.' The TimesHave you ever
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Whatever Happened to Margo?

by Margaret Durrell ...

In 1947, returning to the UK with two young children to support, Margaret Durrell starts a boarding house in Bournemouth. But any hopes of respectability are dashed as the tenants reveal themselves to be a host of eccentrics: from a painter of nudes to a pair of glamorous young nurses whose late-night shifts combined with an ever-revolving roster of gentleman callers leading to a neighbourhood ... Read more

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In 1947, returning to the UK with two young children to support, Margaret Durrell starts a boarding house in Bournemouth. But any hopes of respectability are dashed as the tenants reveal themselves to be a host of eccentrics: from a painter of nudes to a pair of glamorous young nurses whose late-night shifts combined with an ever-revolving roster of gentleman callers leading to a neighbourhood
... Read more
How to Own the World

A Plain English Guide to Thinking Globally and Investing Wisely: The life-changing personal finance and investment bestseller

by Andrew Craig ...

Series series How to Own the World
THE LIFE-CHANGING PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENT BESTSELLER THAT SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR MONEYREADERS LOVE HOW TO OWN THE WORLD:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An incredibly insightful and accessible guide to personal finance and global investing"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A brilliant read for novices wishing to improve their knowledge of investing"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **"**A must read for anyone who wants to ... ... Read more

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THE LIFE-CHANGING PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENT BESTSELLER THAT SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR MONEYREADERS LOVE HOW TO OWN THE WORLD:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An incredibly insightful and accessible guide to personal finance and global investing"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A brilliant read for novices wishing to improve their knowledge of investing"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **"**A must read for anyone who wants to ...
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Personal Finance for Beginners - A Simple Guide to Take Control of Your Financial Situation

by Matthew Collins ...

Have you been trying to handle your personal finances and facing issues with it? Have you been struggling with saving money and clearing your debts? Do you want to secure your future? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, this book is for you.One of the most significant things you can do in your life is handling your finances. It's the difference between living a given life and living ... Read more

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Have you been trying to handle your personal finances and facing issues with it? Have you been struggling with saving money and clearing your debts? Do you want to secure your future? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, this book is for you.One of the most significant things you can do in your life is handling your finances. It's the difference between living a given life and living
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Running the Room: The Teacher’s Guide to Behaviour

by Tom Bennett ...

Good behaviour is the beginning of great learning. All children deserve classrooms that are calm, safe spaces where everyone is treated with dignity. Creating that space is one of the most important things a teacher needs to be able to do. But all too often teachers begin their careers with the bare minimum of training – or worse, none. How students behave, socially and academically, dictates ... Read more

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Good behaviour is the beginning of great learning. All children deserve classrooms that are calm, safe spaces where everyone is treated with dignity. Creating that space is one of the most important things a teacher needs to be able to do. But all too often teachers begin their careers with the bare minimum of training – or worse, none. How students behave, socially and academically, dictates
... Read more
Money Lessons

How to manage your finances to get the life you want

by Lisa Conway-Hughes ...

If you spent one hour a month nurturing your finances for the next twelve months, how would you feel this time next year, what would be different? Mapping out a plan for achieving your big goals and managing everyday spending, Money Lessons is your own pocket financial expert.Whether you have it or not, money is often as difficult to talk about as it is to handle. Many of us will at one point need ... Read more

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If you spent one hour a month nurturing your finances for the next twelve months, how would you feel this time next year, what would be different? Mapping out a plan for achieving your big goals and managing everyday spending, Money Lessons is your own pocket financial expert.Whether you have it or not, money is often as difficult to talk about as it is to handle. Many of us will at one point need
... Read more
The Back to School collection: ALL TEACHERS GREAT AND SMALL, ALL TEACHERS WISE AND WONDERFUL, ALL TEACHERS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

by Andy Seed ...

ALL TEACHERS GREAT AND SMALL tells the true story of Andy's first year at Cragthwaite Primary School - how he bravely negotiated the vagaries of the local dialect, made disastrous bids to provide a family home, naively and hilariously tried out new-fangled ideas in a school stuck in a 1950s time warp, and ultimately discovered a little part of England he was proud to call home.Warm, touching and ... Read more

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ALL TEACHERS GREAT AND SMALL tells the true story of Andy's first year at Cragthwaite Primary School - how he bravely negotiated the vagaries of the local dialect, made disastrous bids to provide a family home, naively and hilariously tried out new-fangled ideas in a school stuck in a 1950s time warp, and ultimately discovered a little part of England he was proud to call home.Warm, touching and
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Teach Like a Champion 3.0

63 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College

by Doug Lemov ...

Empower your students to succeed and create a culture of engaged learning in your classroomTeach Like a Champion 3.0 is the long-awaited update to Doug Lemov’s highly regarded guide to the craft of teaching. This book teaches you how to create a positive and productive classroom that encourages student engagement, trust, respect, accountability, and excellence. In this edition, you’ll find new and ... Read more

£21.99

Empower your students to succeed and create a culture of engaged learning in your classroomTeach Like a Champion 3.0 is the long-awaited update to Doug Lemov’s highly regarded guide to the craft of teaching. This book teaches you how to create a positive and productive classroom that encourages student engagement, trust, respect, accountability, and excellence. In this edition, you’ll find new and
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