First published in 1992. This volume includes reports, papers and discussion from a September 1990 educational research workshop on textbook analysis in history and social studies. Some 20 European countries are represented.

'Courageous, moving, bold and beautifully, brilliantly written' – Daisy Buchanan, bestselling author of Insatiable**I am 13 years old and these are my secrets.I have a crush on Jet from ITV gameshow Gladiators. So strong! So pretty!I still play with Barbie dolls. It’s mostly making them scissor. Or snog. Or lie on top of each other with feeling.I just kissed my best friend. Spoiler alert: she’s a girl.**

**Read by the author, Roxy Bourdillon. Featuring an exclusive audio Q&A between the author and Laura Kay.'Courageous, moving, bold and beautifully, brilliantly written.' – Daisy Buchanan**I am 13 years old and these are my secrets.1. I have a crush on Jet from ITV gameshow Gladiators. So strong! So pretty!2. I still play with Barbie dolls. It’s mostly making them scissor. Or snog. Or lie on top of eac...

Metric, Myth & Quasicrystallography describes the first measurement of the metric in quasicrystals and the first measurement at atomic scale. Quasicrystals are ordinary as window glass, but they have been mistified owing to their sharp diffraction patterns with 5-fold symmetries, impossible in crystals. Out of the fog, the patterns are not in Bragg order; the series is not properly Fibonacci: simplified indexation of the pattern is used to simulate a structure due to a single, aligned, edg...

Step into a world of medieval romance and lyrical storytelling with Aucassin and Nicolette by Francis William Bourdillon. This BOOK brings to life the charming and adventurous tale of love, wit, and loyalty between Aucassin, a noble young man, and Nicolette, a clever and spirited maiden, set against the backdrop of feudal intrigue and adventure.Bourdillon’s translation captures the poetic elegance, humor, and warmth of the original...

Aucassin and Nicolette edited by Francis William Bourdillon is a timeless medieval tale that blends romance, adventure, and lyrical storytelling. This beautifully preserved story, originally a chanson de geste, captivates readers with its charming narrative of love, loyalty, and courage, set against the backdrop of medieval Europe. At the heart of this work lies its compelling hook: follow the enchanting adventures of Aucassin and Nicolette as they navigate obstacles, defy social norms, an...

Securing privacy in the current environment is one of the great challenges of today’s democracies. Privacy vs. Security explores the issues of privacy and security and their complicated interplay, from a legal and a technical point of view. Sophie Stalla-Bourdillon provides a thorough account of the legal underpinnings of the European approach to privacy and examines their implementation through privacy, data protection and data retention laws. Joshua Philips and Mark D. Ryan focu...

Les difficultés dont sont confrontés les enfants et jeunes dans les villes africaines sont nombreuses. La population africaine connait de forts taux de croissance, ce qui fait d'elle une population constituée en bonne partie de jeunes. Cependant, les ressources économiques nécessaires au bien-être de cette population sont insuffisantes, ce qui se manifeste par des taux de chômage élevés, le manque de services publics, mais aussi par l'extrême pauvreté. Ces mauvaises conditions de vie dans ...

"Aucassin and Nicolette" is a remarkable medieval story that deftly intertwines romance, adventure, and lyrical poetry in a unique narrative form. This twelfth-century work masterfully blends prose and verse to tell the tale of Aucassin, the son of a nobleman, and Nicolette, his beloved who hails from a lower social class. Their relationship faces myriad trials, including societal norms and familial pressures, set against the backdrop of a feudal society. The text exemplifies the early roo...

This textbook heads the Open University's flexible PGCE Perspectives on Practice series, which provides a practical illustration of skills, knowledge and understanding required to teach in the secondary classroom. As well as describing concepts and ideas, the book provides a critical examination of some of the key issues, and will encourage the reader to engage with the ideas and consider their views and beliefs. This book accompanies each of the subject-specific books in the seri...

This book presents the latest evidence from Young Lives, a unique international study of children and poverty. It shows how the persistence of inequality amid general economic growth is leaving some extremely poor children behind, despite the promises of the Millennium Development Goals.

Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum is an invaluable guide for all involved in curriculum matters. Now fully updated, this revised and enlarged fourth edition provides not only a solid grounding in the subject but also covers the latest trends and issues affecting the field. Written in Marsh's clear and accessible style, the book details the strengths, weaknesses and controversies around major concepts in curriculum, includingcurriculum planning and d...