In 'Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight,' John Willcock presents a meticulously researched biography that explores the life and character of one of Scotland's most eccentric 17th-century figures. The narrative is rich with a blend of scholarly rigor and engaging prose, offering insights not only into Urquhart's colorful personality but also into the cultural and political tapestry of his time. Willcock employs a literary style that transcends mere historical reconstruction, artfully w...

First published in 1983, Moving from the Primary Classroom is concerned with what happens to pupils when they change teachers in the primary school and when they move to the secondary or middle school. Although most children are well prepared for the organizational changes, they will face after transfer, the researchers found that major difficulties were encountered when pupils adjusted to the new teaching styles associated with specialist subjects. As pupils move up the primary s...

The central concepts of information meaning, embodied cognition and semiotics are hugely relevant to contemporary organisations and personal and social lives. However, these concepts are not well understood and are frequently under-represented, misrepresented, and their importance seriously underplayed in the study of management. This is particularly noticeable in the study of the information systems and digital technologies that underpin so much of business operations, personal and social...