Common Sense for Housemaids is a practical and insightful guide originally published in the 19th century, designed to instruct and empower housemaids in the art of domestic service. Written in a clear, accessible style, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the duties, responsibilities, and expectations of housemaids working in Victorian households. It covers a wide range of topics, from the importance of punctuality, neatness, and honesty, to the proper methods for cleaning, laundry...

Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee, author of the present essay on Translation, and of various works on Universal and on Local History, was one of that Edinburgh circle which was revolving when Sir Walter Scott was a young probationer. Tytler was born at Edinburgh, October 15, 1747, went to the High School there, and after two years at Kensington, under Elphinston—Dr. Johnson’s Elphinston—entered Edinburgh University (where he afterwards became Professor of Universal History). He s...

In "Girlhood and Womanhood," Sarah Tytler likely explores the experiences, challenges, and growth of girls and women as they transition from childhood to adulthood. The book may delve into various aspects of female life, including education, relationships, societal expectations, and personal development.Tytler's writing often reflects the social norms and values of the Victorian era, offering insights into the roles and experiences of women during that period. "Girlhood and Womanhood" is l...

This book offers novel approaches, theoretical insights and results on the development of students’ and teachers’ interest in science as situated learning. It argues for the importance of the affective and emotional dimensions of teaching and learning in STEM classrooms in parallel to the cognitive dimensions.Contributions to this book examine aesthetics, aesthetic judgement, and aesthetic experience in science education from the perspectives of researchers and practitioners and ma...

This book explores innovative approaches to teacher professional learning, examples of teaching enacted in classrooms, and factors affecting the promotion of quality teaching in socio-scientific issues and sustainability contexts. Since educational settings and cultures influence teaching, the different approaches and perspectives in various cross-national contexts enable us to appreciate the diversity of different countries’ practices and provide insight into seminal approaches to socio-s...

Further Facets of Wuthering Heights is a follow-up to Facets of Wuthering Heights (Matador, 2018). The book consists of nineteen of Graeme Tytler’s essays, originally published in the journal Brontë Studies over the years. Each of the essays is a critical discussion of one particular aspect of Emily Brontë's masterpiece, based on a close reading of the text.This second collection continues to draw attention to Emily's remarkable versatility as a n...

It is said there is an ancient tradition in the East, that close on a certain date of the year are born the men to whom are given special gifts to enlighten and delight their fellow-creatures. To, or near to, this date we can assign the birthdays of William Caxton, by the invention of printing the father of widely-diffused learning; William Shakespeare, with his marvellous knowledge of human nature; Cervantes, the great humourist; and William Wordsworth, to whom skies and hills, trees and ...

Landseer's Dogs and Their Stories by Sarah Tytler is a charming collection that celebrates the famous dog paintings of Sir Edwin Landseer, a renowned 19th-century British artist known for his detailed and expressive depictions of animals, particularly dogs. The book combines art appreciation with storytelling, as Tytler weaves imaginative and touching narratives around some of Landseer's most beloved works.Each chapter focuses on a different painting, offering readers a glimpse into the li...

"The Old Masters and Their Pictures" by Sarah Tytler serves as an insightful guide for students and art enthusiasts alike. This book delves into the works of renowned artists, providing a comprehensive overview of their masterpieces and the historical context surrounding them. Tytler's engaging narrative not only highlights the significance of each painting but also encourages readers to appreciate the nuances of artistic expression. The book is structured to facilitate learning, making it...

A Treatise on the Plague and Yellow Fever is a comprehensive medical and historical work by Noah Webster, first published in 1799, that explores the origins, symptoms, transmission, and treatment of two of history’s most devastating diseases: the plague and yellow fever. Drawing on both contemporary observations and classical sources, Webster meticulously examines the nature of epidemic diseases, challenging prevailing theories of contagion and miasma, and offering his own insights into th...

Across the world STEM (learning and work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) has taken central importance in education and the economy in a way that few other disciplines have. STEM competence has become seen as key to higher productivity, technological adaptation and research-based innovation. No area of educational provision has a greater current importance than the STEM disciplines yet there is a surprising dearth of comprehensive and world-wide information about STEM p...

I have been asked to write a few words of preface to this work. If the life-long friendship of my mother with her Majesty, which gained for me the honour of often seeing the Queen, or a deep feeling of loyalty and affection for our sovereign, which is shared by all her subjects, be accepted as a qualification, I gratefully respond to the call, but I feel that no written words of mine can add value to the following pages. Looking over some papers lately, I found the following note on a sket...