For most of his life (1898-1982), Maria Montessori’s son, Mario Montessori, was his mother’s dedicated companion and collaborator. And he was indeed her interpreter – both literally during her life and substantively after her death in 1952.

The first section of the book, Theory to Practice, consists of essays which explore significant theoretical aspects. In the second section, Practice to Theory, we explore specific aspects of Montessori educational practice which then illuminate theor...

Wolpert's Principles of Development, the latest edition of the prize-winning textbook, opens up the fascinating field of developmental biology to undergraduates studying biology, medicine and veterinary science. By focusing on the underlying developmental processes which are shared by diverse organisms, the textbook lays the foundation for deep understanding.

The definitive introduction to security studies, focusing on key theoretical approaches and the critical issues shaping today's global security landscape. Contemporary Security Studies offers a uniquely engaging introduction to Security Studies, addressing key theories and contemporary issues in the field. A team of expert scholars strikes a careful balance between depth and clarity, making it an essential companion for students exploring the modern security agenda.

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Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures, Global Edition seamlessly integrates programming, data structures and algorithms into 1 text. It takes a fundamentals-first approach, helping you build a strong foundation of basic programming concepts and techniques before moving on to object-oriented programming and advanced Java programming. Author Daniel Liang explains programming in an easy-to-follow, problem-driven way that focuses on problem solving rather than syntax. Basic concept...

Als kinderen met plezier en interesse lezen, lezen ze meer en beter. Kinderboeken zijn daarom belangrijk voor de leesbevordering. Leesbevordering zou daarom de basis van het lesonderwijs moeten zijn. Dat is het uitgangspunt van dit handboek. Daarin heeft de leescoördinator de rol van spin in het web. Een adequate schoolbibliotheek is de motor. De boekenkring zorgt voor een verbinding van de werkvormen als rotonde van de leesbevordering. De visie van leesbevordering is voorzien van vele prakt...

Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists 13th edition provides an excellent foundation for your future career in business, as it covers techniques widely used in financial accounting, management accounting, and financial management. Easy-to-read and use, the book is also filled with up-to-date examples of real-life financial issues.

ERKUNDUNGEN DaF C1 ist ein modernes und kommunikatives Lehrwerk, das sich an erwachsene Lernende richtet, die auf schnelle und effektive Weise Deutsch lernen möchten. Es schließt an das Lehrwerk ERKUNDUNGEN DaF B2 an und liegt nun in 3., überarbeiteter Auflage vor. Erkundungen C1 führt zum Sprachniveau C1 des Europäischen Referenzrahmens für Sprachen und zu allen Sprachprüfungen auf Niveau C1, die mithilfe verschiedener prüfungsrelevanter Aufgabenformate vorbereitet werden. Das integr...

Maar liefst een op de vijf mensen is neurodivergent.

Die natuurlijke variatie van het menselijk brein is een waardevolle bron van talent en vernieuwing. Maar hoe benut je dat potentieel ten volle?

Dit boek laat zien hoe bestaande werkstandaarden neurodivergente personen – zoals mensen met ADHD, dyslexie, hoogsensitiviteit, introversie of autisme – vaak belemmeren, én hoe die standaarden bedrijven hinderen in een moderne economie. Het biedt concrete handvaten om een neuro-inclusieve werkp...

Fossils At A Glance is written for students taking an introductory level course in paleontology. Short chapters introduce the main topics in the modern study of fossils. The most important fossil groups are discussed, from microfossils through invertebrates to vertebrates and plants, followed by a brief narrative of life on Earth.

Diagrams are central to the book and allow the reader to see most of the important data "at a glance". Each topic covers two pages and provides a self-contained sui...