Fully-updated in line with the new National Curriculum and Teachers' Standards, this Second Edition provides a coherent overview of teaching and learning languages, combining practical strategies for use in the classroom informed by theory and research.

A collection of cutting edge essays from leading international names in social theory, social movement studies, political sociology and social contestation.

A truly international (vs. US-focused) text offering a comprehensive overview of the subject and a critical look at its latest issues - including the current economic crisis

Part of the Key Concepts in Human Geography series, this is an ideal companion text for students of historical geography. A broad and detailed book from team of leading geographers.

By incorporating its interdisciplinary character, this Handbook overviews the major themes in contemporary research while still acknowledging the historical and philosophical significance of the concept of identity.

This resource examines how the digital landscape is transforming teaching and learning, why informed leadership is so critical, and how instruction can support traditional literacy skills alongside 21st-century fluencies.

This book will help students where English is their additional language develop all the necessary study skills needed to achieve success at university

Discussing contemporary theories, current practices and key processes and functions in the field, this handbook provides readers with the means to gain a firm understanding of this area of education and allows them to develop and improve approaches to their own work and research.

A state-of-the-art reference work in the field of interpersonal communication. Well-known experts summarize theory, research, and address key issues such as personal relationships, computer-mediated communication, language, personality, skills, nonverbal communication, and communication across the life span.

Presenting readers with key research concepts, feminist epistemologies, methodologies, and methods as well as up-to-date debates in the field, this handbook provides students and researchers with a key resource for understanding and engaging with this field.