This book provides new knowledge, insights and experience about school-university partnerships. Drawing upon evidence from international research of the world’s most improved systems, and learning from a UK research council funded ‘knowledge exchange’ project, it reveals that when the profound differences between the practice worlds of schools and the theoretical worlds of university academics are embraced and cherished, rather than eschewed, school-university partnership...

The key principles of designing a pleasant, comfortable and healthy eco-home, with a foreword written by HRH The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III.Designing an eco-home is much more about working with your house's location and situation than relying on intrusive technology and hi-tech materials. With the soaring energy bills and the climate crisis, it is now more important than ever to invest in a home that is considerate of keeping heat in.In this hand...

NEW! This eBook is written to help those animal owners who wish to use homeopathy to a greater depth than simple 'cookbook' prescribing, as can be found in 'first-aid' books. It is also designed to help veterinary surgeons who are considering studying homeopathy, at the outset of their studies. It is necessarily a brief introduction, being a simple eBook; there are many veterinary homeopathy texts to which vets can refer if they wish to probe more deeply into this fascinating topic. It con...

This insightful book uniquely charts the events, experiences and challenges faced by teachers during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic including periods of national lockdowns and school closures.Research-based and evidence informed, this key title explores the multiple media outputs created by teachers in a variety of different socio-economic contexts. The authors reflect on their stories through a series of themed analyses, as well as describing and discussing key issues related to...

This book is a celebration and an acknowledgement of the various forms of intellectual, physical, emotional and passionate endeavours in which teachers at their best engage.Christopher Day demonstrates that teachers with a passion for teaching are those who are committed, enthusiastic and intellectually and emotionally energetic in their work with children, young people and adults alike. Having this passion for helping pupils to learn has recently been identified as one of the four...

New! The home use of Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy), Homeopathy, Aromatherapy (Essential Oils), Tissue Salts and Bach Flowers are detailed for a great many health conditions that commonly affect cats. These may be used alongside or instead of conventional medical intervention, depending upon circumstances. There is a wealth of information here, to help the enlightened cat owner. It is emphasised that veterinary help should be sought as appropriate. Natural medicines work via the body’s own...

Revised 2015. Starting out as a project on Facebook, 40 homeopathic first-aid medicines were posted. This eBook has descended from that, with more medicines (50) and with the original ones augmented. The medicines are described in a clear and easy-to-read way, outlining their application in first-aid, emergencies and common ailments. All domestic animal species are considered.

NEW! Probably the most comprehensive guide to the homeopathic treatment of birds that is currently available, this eBook is a first-aid guide to the treatment of accidents, emergencies and common ailments in domestic fowl (poultry). All species respond well to homeopathy and birds are no exception. However, little has hitherto been written about their homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy sits well with organic enterprises, in which the residues of conventional drugs are discouraged where comp...

This is much more than just a 'first-aid' book. It details many common diseases and problems that a horse is likely to encounter, with suggested homeopathic treatments, gleaned from Christopher Day’s 43 years of experience in equine homeopathy and holistic medicine. There are no fewer than 75 homeopathic medicines described. Almost 300 pages of practical help and guidance.

How does the built environment affect children - their health, their behaviour, education and development? To support them, what do we need to consider and what do we need to do? Can our surroundings foster environmental and social awareness and responsibility? Based on Christopher Day's experiences designing schools and early childhood centres in the United States and Britain, this groundbreaking book sets out to answer these questions and to offer solutions. Children all too often find t...

It’s widely accepted that our environment is in crisis. Less widely recognized is that three quarters of environmental damage is due to cities – the places where most of us live. As this powerful new book elucidates, global sustainability is therefore directly dependent on urban design.In Living Architecture, Living Cities Christopher Day and Julie Gwilliam move beyond the current emphasis on technological change. They argue that eco-technology allows us to continue broadl...

The author has drawn on 43 years of veterinary experience to offer an accessible and practical guide to feeding cats with a fresh, wholesome, natural and species-suitable diet. Manufactured pet foods are, in the author's opinion, not a healthy way to feed cats and many of the pitfalls are highlighted in this book. This relaxed approach to feeding domestic pets has brought health and welfare benefits to so many of the author's feline patients. 2nd Edition