Henley Phipps. Bigger. Louder. Older. Sneerier. How could I make him stop? Go away? Leave me alone? What did I have to do? Jimmy McConkey has three close friends: Eric who likes weird poetry, Arthur who thinks hes a heavy goods vehicle, and Victor who is in fact a girl. He also has a terrible enemy who cannot be stopped: Henley Phipps. Things cannot go on as they are. Something has to change, but what about the consequences? And what about Jimmys mother? And the teacher who barks? How Many...

What are the seven key concepts that drove Da Vinci's inventive thinking and how can we still use them to improve our own creativity, 500 years after his death? In pursuit of the unified learning principles that sit at the heart of his work, Ian Warwick and Ray Speakman brilliantly explore the approaches that we need to take to make our own learning more original and thoughtful.

Who is the kid with white hair and why does he have transparent eyes? Why does the much feared Henley Phipps have an ancient Beware of the Trains sign in his bedroom? Is Victor really a vocabulary thug and why is this new poem Arthur keeps chanting important? Will Jimmy overcome his fear of the dark when will he finally do as he is told and answer the phone? When Are You Going To Do As Youre Told? answers these and other questions about friendship, being frightened, what its like to be see...

Redefining English for the More Able is a practical guide offering English teachers a range of strategies to stretch and challenge their students. Written by Ian Warwick, founder of London Gifted and Talented, and Ray Speakman, this book provides a fresh perspective on the purpose of English teaching and the benefits it can offer all students.Drawing on an array of ideas and examples from different genres of literature, the book discusses how ‘threshold concepts’ can be us...

Redefining More Able Education is an essential, up to date and challenging introduction to the many factors involved in teaching more able students. Written by Ian Warwick, founder of London Gifted and Talented, and Ray Speakman, this book challenges our understanding of provision for the more able and explores ways in which we can ensure that students reach their full potential.Providing a thorough overview of topical research, the book offers a range of practical solutio...

In this book the seven-eyed supervision model is explored and developed to reflect its use in many professions and different parts of the world.

Alice Rice—"a strong female detective on the Scottish crime scene"—must stem the tide of murder in a new thriller from the author of The Road to Hell ( The Bookbag).A young disabled girl is lost on a winter's night in Leith, unable to help herself or find her way home. Someone is combing the streets, frantically searching for her. Within hours of her disappearance, a body is washed up on Beamer Rock, a tiny island in the River Forth being used as ...

The Lost for Words Bookshop by Stephanie Butland is a compelling, irresistible, and heart-rending novel, perfect for all book lovers."In The Lost for Words Bookshop, Stephanie Butland has created a bibliophile's delight. Witty and irreverent, funny and sad, this is a charming tribute to stories on the page and in our lives--and the powers they can hold over us."—Matthew Sullivan author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore

Developing an approach to professional learning that has motivated teachers and resulted in impressive improvements in student learning, particularly for students who traditionally underachieve in school.

From the author of the Booker Prize winning Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, a bold, haunting novel about the uncertainty of memory and how we contend with the past."It's his bravest novel yet; it's also, by far, his best." -- npr.org“The closest thing he’s written to a psychological thriller."– The New York Times Book ReviewJust moved into a new apartment, alone for the first time in years, Victor Forde goe...

Your key to understanding how formative assessment improves learning!High-stakes tests and end-of-year assessments dominate educational planning and curriculum. Yet, formative assessments are proven to have the most impact on day-to-day learning.Teachers who understand how to use assessment to spark learning unlock a powerful educational tool, and Assessment as Learning can show you how. Using clear explanations and poigna...

When the safe of a TV personality is stolen in a bizarre burglary, Detective Inspector Mike Malone and his Detective Sergeant, Alan Shepherd, find that maybe, this time, they need a little extra help. Enter Dog Dollond, a retired colleague of Mike's from his days in London. As usual, solving the crime is never straightforward, especially as there seems to be a link to a gruesome murder in a nearby town. When a murder occurs on Mike's watch, he discovers a surprising thread running through ...