The fates of nations, and even continents, often rests on the outcome of war and thus on how its practitioners consider war. Why are some tank commanders, snipers, fighter pilots or submarine commanders far more effective than others? Why are many generals sacked at the outbreak of war? This title suggests, a way of considering war and warfare.

Focuses on Shakespeare's reception by nineteenth-century female actors and scholars. This book offers a systematic account of those figures who have had the greatest influence on the interpretation, understanding and cultural reception of Shakespeare, both nationally and internationally.

Provides a comprehensive survey of the pastoral leader's role in secondary school and practical guidance on how to do the job. This title includes information and guidance on: becoming effective in your role as a pastoral leader; how to get the best out of your tutor team; your role in managing pupil behaviour; and, more.

Philosophy for Children (P4C) is an approach to learning and teaching that aims to develop reasoning and judgement. This book offers practical guidance, lesson stimuli and online resources for embedding P4C into secondary level subjects.

A resource for trainee and practicing lectures in adult learning supported by developed pedagogical features. It includes a chapter on government policy in lifelong learning, including case studies to exemplify development in the sector and the incorporation of new domains of learning and institutional practices.

A comprehensive introduction to literature and culture in the Romantic period. Suitable for literature students, it provides the essential information and guidance needed from introducing the historical and cultural context to key authors, texts and genres.

Focuses on Shakespeare's reception by nineteenth-century novelists. This title offers a systematic account of those figures who have had the greatest influence on the interpretation, understanding and cultural reception of Shakespeare, both nationally and internationally.

A practical guide for primary school practitioners and leaders who want to embed ICT in their schools to engage students and improve efficiency. It explores ways of utilising ICT to improve creativity, motivation and efficiency in the classroom and within the school community.

Examines our society's struggle with the concept of belief. This book shows how the religious outlook connects with our human longings, how it links up with our moral and aesthetic experience, how it is integrally involved in the quest for self-understanding, and how it is not after all in conflict with a scientific understanding of the world.

A practical guide to teaching philosophical thinking through play, questioning and dialogic activities to develop children's deeper understanding of life's big questions. It enables practitioners of children aged 3-11 to turn their classrooms into spaces where thinking, challenging and reasoning become as natural as play.