The ancients had a solution to the alcohol problem: to wrap the drug in religious rituals, to treat it as the incarnation of a god and to marginalise disruptive behaviour. This book explains the connection between good wine and serious thought with a mix of humour and philosophy.

Never has so much attention been devoted to education - and the problems with it. Yet we rarely ask why everyone from the government to parents continually obsess about it. Why are we so constantly worried about it? Why do so many of the solutions proposed actually make matters worse? This book attempts to answer these questions.

Features two chapters on managing confrontation and working with parents.

A UK textbook for reflective classroom professionalism. It offers exceptional support for trainee teachers, mentors, newly qualified teachers and for those engaged continuing professional development and performance review.

Morrissey is the greatest disturbance popular music has ever known. This book examines the work of this performer, whose intelligence, humour, suffering and awkwardness have fascinated audiences. It traces the trajectory of Morrissey's career - from its beginning in the early 80s to the release of his album, Ringleader of the Tormentors .

Examines the basis of story telling in literature, film, and libretto. This book provides an answer to the riddle of whether there are only a small number of 'basic stories' in the world. Using many examples, it shows that there are seven archetypal themes.The author then leads us through the changes in the nature of storytelling.

Madness came to prominence in the UK in the wake of the Punk/New Wave explosion and must be seen in the context of Britain in the late 70s, musically, socially and politically. Through interviews with the band, this title tells the inside story of how Madness rose to be the most successful singles band of the 1980s in the UK charts.

A practical book that draws examples from parish life and educational experience in the UK and overseas. It describes how to strike the balance between unthinking but faithful action and careful theological reflection. It offers a proven method for contextual theology, with full analysis and radical critique.

Suitable for those interested in exploring personal material in their writing, this book examines how a range of successful writers approach personal material and the different modes and techniques they use. It focuses on a range of universal experiences including childhood, identity, adult relationships and loss.

From salmonella in eggs to BSE, from the Millennium Bug to bird 'flu, from DDT to passive smoking, from asbestos to global warming, 'scares' have become one of the most conspicuous and damaging features of our modern world. This book tells the inside story of each of the major scares, showing how they have followed a remarkably consistent pattern.

This volume consists of 101 readings containing: both classical and contemporary readings, international contributors, material from books and journals and cross-references to reflective teaching.

Presents an introduction to the theory and practice of the Community of Philosophical Enquiry (P4C). This book explains how P4C can facilitate young people's exploration of the key ethical questions of our time, such as intercultural understanding and education for sustainable development.

To the Lighthouse is one of Virginia Woolf's most widely read and commonly studied novels. This guide introduces its context, language, themes, criticism and afterlife. It is suitable for undergraduate students.

During Norman Corwin's travels to 17 countries in 1946, he kept a journal of his personal thoughts and observations. It was put in a drawer where it remained for decades. This book presents his One World travels.

Presents the history of exile and restoration ideas originating at the intersection of Judaic piety and the social history of the Jews. This book describes the distinguishing feature of Jewish thought as a religious hermeneutic in which the promise made to Abraham is preserved not just as a pious memory but as a certain hope for restoration.

How different were the men who fought at Blenheim and at Goose Green? Is there a human thread that connects the redcoat of 300 years ago with the British soldier today? This book focuses on the people who make up the British Army and the very human interactions between them in their daily lives.

Nanotechnology manipulates matter at the atomic level. It leads to innovative processes and products that are revolutionizing many areas of modern life. This book explores how nanotechnology impacts the lives of ordinary people and why ethical reflection on nanotechnology is needed.

Examines the delicate relationship between the experience of prison among Muslims and the formation of religious identity. This book argues that the prison environment, and increasing restrictions therein, are linked to the fear of radicalization, and are facilitating identity processes in which Islam turns into an ideology.

Putting Assessment for Learning into Practice is about the purpose of teaching and assessment as a means to ensuring deep, maximised, engaged and challenging learning. The simple message is good teaching can overcome bad testing and central to assessment for learning is empowering learners through developing learning autonomy. This means involving learners in their own learning through reflection

Nothing strikes such fear into the heart of the over-worked, undervalued teacher as the prospect of inspection. This book reveals the secrets to impressing your observer, whether it be your Head of Department, Headteacher or Mentor.