A selection of writings from naturalists John and William Bartram, who explored Florida in 1765In 1765 father and son naturalists John and William Bartram explored the St. Johns River Valley in Florida, a newly designated British territory and subtropical wonderland. They collected specimens and recorded extensive observations of the region’s plants, animals, geography, ecology, and Native cultures. The chronicle of their adventures provided the world with an inti...

'An enthralling story' – Sir David Attenborough'Retire? You can't retire!', Sir David Attenborough told John Bartram, when the man who had been gamekeeper and senior wildlife officer for Richmond Park for the past thirty years announced his intention to step away from the role – bidding farewell to the iconic park which has been his home, the backdrop for a career many would give anything for, and a way of life for so long.During a career spanning four decades, John has been ...

"In my continuing spiritual journey I have become increasingly convinced of two truths: first, that each individual has the capacity to be touched by the divine and thereby to be made whole; second, that the combination of reason and materialism are literally destroying the world and its creatures, human and otherwise. This little book is implicitly a plea for the reinstitution of love and peace-as opposed to hatred and war-as the animating principles of life. Perhaps you will find your ow...

A man investigates the deaths of his fellow veterans in this "haunting and beautifully written" novel of post–World War I England (C. S. Harris, author of the Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries).London, 1920. In the aftermath of the Great War and a devastating family tragedy, Laurence Bartram has turned his back on the world. But with a well-timed letter, an old flame manages to draw him back in. Mary Emmett's brother, John—like Laurence, an officer during the war—has app...

The Bartram 300, in 1999, will celebrate the birth of America''s first great naturalist and conservationist, John Bartram. His scientific travels in Pennsylvania, New York and throughout Florida, with his son William, are now scientific and mythic legend. William''s return to Florida in 1771, and later publication of Travels, concluded the Bartram saga. The Bartrams awakened the scientific and literary world to America''s environmental beauty and natural uniqueness. The Bartrams'' history ...

Beyond Boundaries provides a model for effective trust leadership of SEND. It includes a range of case studies that highlight the many successes trust leaders have achieved so that learners with SEND in their schools are able to flourish.Structured around the Primary Colours Model of Leadership, the book considers six key elements of leadership through the lens of SEND:· Set the strategic direction· Create alignment· Build and sustain relationships

A selection of essays from leading educationalists and school leaders with a track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs, highlighting the significant role that school leaders play in shaping effective practice in SEND. Based on the SEND Review Guide, a national self-evaluation framework part-funded by the DfE and authored by David Bartram and Vijita Patel, downloaded by over 3000 schools, the book is divided into eight sections: Leadership; Teach...

A major breakthrough in the understanding of pelvic floor disorders has been achieved by the introduction of MRI into clinical research. Indeed, this cross-sectional non-invasive technique not only provides superior depiction of the pelvic anatomy but also yields unique dynamic information due to the rapid acquisition of images. Imaging, and especially MRI, is nowadays increasingly utilised in clinical practice for patients suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction, and it is imperative that...

The use of technology for workplace and occupational testing blossomed in the early years of this century. This book offers a demonstration that the first generation of these technologies have now been implemented long enough to observe the patterns and issues that emerge when these approaches evolve through technical advancement and successive application. A new set of issues and opportunities has emerged and the next generation of these applications is now coming of age. This book reflec...