Taken away from the bosom of his family in 1972, by chance, and not a little alcohol, the author is introduced to life on board a tramping coaster and thrown into a world of wonderful characters that would otherwise be ensconced in a institution more suited to the certifiable. A way of life that is unfathomable for men unlucky to be stuck ashore with families and work.From huge deep sea bulk carriers in exotic ports to tramping coasters around the coast of Britain and Ireland the se...

If you are the young or the young at heart, this book is for you. Have you ever asked yourself if you believe in miracles or what what you would sacrifi ce for someone else? At fi rst glance, this book is a simple love story between the main characters Flynn and Misty. Underneath their romance lies the notion of sacrifi ce and what an individual would sacrifi ce so that another person may reach his or her dreams. When Misty helps Flynn become a gentleman by her eccentric rules, Flynn helps...

Many new Christians come to church and discover that Christians speak a foreign language (i.e. Christianese). They hear things like:“We must crucify the Flesh! We must resist Satan! And we must not be conformed to the World!”In the fear of the Lord they hear this call to action with a willing heart, but don’t really understand what they are called to do? They ask themselves:“What is ‘the Flesh’ and how on earth do I crucify it? Doesn’t God l...

Three people are murdered, shaking the foundation of the small town of Niagara, Wisconsin and its nearly 2,000 citizens. Two more meet their demise on the second night, and a teenager is taken into custody after narrowly escaping with his own life. Jason Rangle says he didn't do it; that it was a monster that murdered his parents.Friends become enemies and secrets are formed. Jason never stood a chance and is sentenced to life in prison.Sixteen years pass without incident, ...

When so much seems to be falling apart, it is a struggle to find ground for hope. In forty daily reflections, Christopher Chapman explores the nature of hope and offers ways of cultivating and practicing it. Avoiding wishful thinking or 'looking on the bright side', he offers a hope rooted in a God whose dynamic, creative breath is always bringing the new into being. This hope is incarnate and redemptive, forever coming along side us to renew what is broken. It is relational, drawing all i...

Strategy, risk management and project management are often considered separately by those applying their principles—but at their most effective, all are dependent upon each other for success. Enlightened Planning teaches this holistic perspective and demonstrates how a synthesis of these approaches yields far greater opportunities. A strategic, calculated risk, for example, can be less inherently risky than chronic risk aversion over time.Here, a respected specialist and t...

A first-hand insight by the co-author into the life of an ill-assorted family living in the USSR during the 1960's, during her teens. Set deep in Ukraine's farming community, the book describes the methods employed by the Gavrishko family, during a typical summer, to not only overcome the Kremlin's dictates and petty rules but to use them to their advantage. The family, a self-confessed war hero father who craves for a quiet life, a Lenin inspired, workhorse mother, an eccentric grandfathe...

Globalisation of world trade, international media, technological innovation and social change are creating opportunities and challenges that today‘s pupils will inherit and build on. A pupil‘s academic, technical and social capacity will define their success or failure. Therefore, educational outcomes and well-being for young people across emerging

Focusing on what can be done to promote equity within education systems, what the barriers to progress are and how these barriers might be overcome, this book provides detailed examples of strategies that have proved to be effective in addressing this challenge. Built on the work of the authors over the last three decades, the book presents an approach to educational change that will be relevant to different countries.The authors argue that there is untapped potential for promoting...

This book draws on the lessons from one of the most intensive periods of educational reform in any country during recent times. The post-1997 English experience, under a New Labour government, is used to illustrate the opportunities and challenges associated with attempting to develop a world class education system. Such reforms are fiercely contested - and often polarized - with proponents stressing the opportunities created, while others reveal the erosion of professional values. Contrib...

The persistent challenge of achieving excellence and equity within education systems has renewed interest in generating context-specific solutions through localised school networks. But how can successful school networks be developed?Based around the lifecycle of a network, this book traces the development of a network from its initial inception, exploring the ways in which it can be sustained and remain capable of meeting the future challenges faced by schools and their communitie...

As countries seek to develop their education systems, achieving sustainable improvements amongst students from disadvantaged backgrounds remains a major challenge. This has considerable implications for those in the research community as they seek to influence developments in the field.Drawing on the authors’ extensive experiences as researchers, policy advisers and influencers, Changing Education Systems offers key insights on how to promote equity within education system...