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EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.The transition to more just and sustainable development requires radical change across a wide range of areas and particularly within the nexus between learning and work.This book takes an expansive view of vocational education and training that goes beyond the narrow focus of much of the current literature and policy debate. Drawing on case studies across rural and urban settings in Uganda and South Africa, the b...

Focusing on reimagining the purpose of vocational education and training (VET) and grounded in the reality of a small cohort of young South Africans and an institution seeking to serve them, Skills for Human Development moves beyond the inadequacies of the dominant human capital orthodoxy to present a rich theoretical and practical alternative for VET. Offering a human development and capability approach, it brings social justice to the forefront of the discussion of VET’s purpose...

This title explores the place of education in development debates and provides a systematic as well as a theoretical overview of the main approaches to education and development. It emphasises the fact that education is profoundly shaped by national and local cultures even if many issues are shared across institutions in different locations.Education and Development discusses different theoretical accounts from different disciplinary traditions to help students understand the compl...

Enthusiasm in going paleo” continues to grow as more people embrace the diet our ancestors thrived on. However, choosing paleo is more than just a diet-it’s a lifestyle. And this is more than just a cookbook. In The Paleo Journey, Simone McGrath will teach you about various lifestyle components, such as the hard facts about the diet, what’s taboo, and what’s up for debate. It highlights the many benefits of the paleo lifestyle and addresses exercise, dining out, and stress factor...

Apple Cider Vinegar is an amazing substance that has many health benefits—it helps with weight loss, allergies, skin and health issues, and much more. It is recommended in many health programs and diets.It can be overwhelming to figure out all of the great uses of this magical vinegar, but this comprehensive handbook can help. With detailed information on everything to do with apple cider vinegar—the benefits, uses, recipes, and insightful facts—this guide will teach you all about ...

Coconut oil is an amazing substance that has many health benefits-it helps with weight loss, allergies, skin and health issues, and much more. It is recommended in many health programs and diets, especially the Paleo and raw food diets, and many people are discovering that it is better to use than other oils in cooking.It can be overwhelming to figure out all of the great uses of this magical oil, but this comprehensive handbook can help. With detailed information on everything to ...

Are you tired of every meal time turning into a face-off with your child over a teaspoon of peas? Do you feel guilty and worried that your child is not getting enough veggies in their diet? Do you wish there was a simpler way to get your kids to like them? Well there is!Blitz them up, chug them down-that’s the order of the day. Moms no longer need to fret over their children's nutrition-this book is the answer they've been waiting for. It’s the complete how to” guide to get even t...

Rediscover meaning, identity, and hope as you encounter a renewed vision of an ancient faith.In Rethinking Christianity, join renowned theologian and professor, Dr. Alister McGrath, as you explore why Jesus Christ continues to captivate thoughtful people in every generation across human history.Why can't the world just get over Christianity? What is it about this ancient religion that continues to speak to our hearts and minds,...

In 1996, the World Bank President, James Wolfensohn, declared that his organization would henceforth be 'the knowledge bank'. This marked the beginning of a new discourse of knowledge-based aid, which has spread rapidly across the development field. This book is the first detailed attempt to analyse this new discourse.Through an examination of four agencies -- the World Bank, the British Department for International Development, the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Sw...

This edited volume explores how youth and informal sector workers in the Global South are pioneering learning and livelihoods that exist at the intersections of, and beyond, the boundaries of the state, market, and other formal institutions.Underpinned by research undertaken in the Global South, this book discusses how we might better theorise, conceptualise, and critique what skills and vocational education and training mean for young people with diverse livelihoods - people who r...

This timely Handbook takes stock of the range of debates that characterise the field of international education and development, and suggests key aspects of a research agenda for the next period. It is deliberately divergent in its approach, recognising the major ideological and epistemological divides that characterise a field that draws on many traditions. Leading and emergent voices from different paradigms and contexts are afforded a space to be heard and each section puts current deba...

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.This book examines how education can drive change for marginalized communities across the Global South. Drawing on evidence from 67 projects in India, Rwanda, Somaliland/Somalia and South Africa, the book shows how education can expand youth livelihoods, strengthen sustainable cities and advance climate action.Yet for education to fulfil this role, it must be reimagined — tackling entrenched inequalities of class, ca...