This book unpicks the complex, dynamic blend of individuals’ psychological and professional assets, workplace conditions and leadership support which enable teachers who stay in teaching to continue to make a difference in their careers, regardless of shifts in policy, workplace, professional and personal circumstances.Whilst much has been written over the years about teacher stress and burnout, there is very little research which reports on the conditions which are essential for t...

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...

A collection of original research conducted by scholars from Europe and North America. The papers consider the evolution of research on teachers' thinking, the nature of professional knowledge, and philosophical and moral dimensions of teachers' thinking.

Built environment surrounds us for 90% of our lives but only now are we realising its influence on the environment, our health, and how we think, feel and behave both individually and socially. Spirit & Place shows how to work towards a sustainable environment through socially inclusive processes of placemaking, and how to create places that are nourishing psychologically and physically, to soul and spirit as well as body. This book's unique arguments identify important, but often unrecogn...

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...

Christopher Day MRCVS has been treating horses for more than 43 years and has a special interest in their safe and natural feeding and nutrition. This ebook offers a simple-to-follow approach to providing your horse with a species-suitable, fresh and wholesome diet, which has brought health and welfare benefits to so many of his patients. In the author's opinion, expensive and vigorously-marketed manufactured horse foods and supplements are not the best way to feed your horse for stamina, ...

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...

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

Fear of fireworks, gunshots, thunder and other loud noises can wreck a dog’s life at certain times of the year. Christopher Day is a veterinary surgeon with over forty years of experience. He shares some of his thoughts on this common problem. He shows how herbal medicine, homeopathy, Bach Flowers, Schuessler Tissue Salts and Aromatherapy may help your dog and mentions how diet may play a part. [Revised 2015]

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 book examines the nature of successful school leadership: what it is, what it looks like in practice & what are the consequences for schools & pupils.