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This carefully chosen selection of 14 classic works comes from the archives of Athlone Press, one of the most distinguished publishers of English criticism in the period 1950-2000. The volumes in this subset cover the work of Beowulf, Piers Plowman, Chaucer, and of course Shakespeare who is represented with a number of titles. Authors include George Kane, Derek Pearsall, Joan Rees, Mary Lascelles and E.M.W. Tillyard. All titles are in cased library bindings and are presented as complete facsimile editions; ebook versions are also available.

A subject-specific guide for teachers to supplement professional development and provide resources for lesson planning. This Core Subject pack includes 5 subject titles: Science, Mathematics, First Language English, English as a second language and Global Perspectives. These books are subject-specific guides for international teachers, to supplement teacher learning and provide practical resources for lesson planning. Approaches to learning and teaching considers the local and global contexts when planning and teaching an international syllabus. In addition, each title is accompanied by a variety of practical online tools for lesson planning and provides lesson ideas that can be downloaded from our companion website and used immediately in the classroom.

Maria Vela y Cueto (1561-1617), a Cistercian nun, represents the later stages of a religious reform led by St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross, her mystical life recorded in a spiritual diary and an autobiography. In recent years interest has been gathering in religious writings by women, since comparatively little is known about them. One crucial issue under discussion is the connection between mystical ecstasy and hysteria or neuroticism in women. In the past Maria has been presented as a constitutionally weak female - holy but hysterical. This study aims to re-awaken awareness of an almost unknown figure who was once venerated, and also to look again at her spirituality. as an example of the growing number of mystics in Golden Age Iberia; (2) as an illustration of Spanish social history at this time; (3) for the light they throw on contemporary Church history, including the increasing importance of spiritual advisers; (4) for their description of convent life including - since Maria was organist and choir mistress - a glimpse of the liturgy in a convent famed for its music in an era producing some of Spain's greatest composers. More important still, her pages include passages of great power which should be made more widely known to an English-speaking public, especially anyone with an interest in spirituality.

In 'I Married a Ranger,' crafted by the observant eye of Dama Margaret Smith, readers uncover a narrative rich in detail and steeped in the personal experiences that blanket its pages. Through a distinct literary voice that marries wit with poignancy, Smith captures the essence of a life entwined with the service and sacrifice inherent to ranger life. Although categorized as a special edition, the book echoes timelessness, its relevance undiminished by the era it portrays, speaking to the often-overlooked domestic front of those bonded to protectors of nature and law. Bound within its prose lies not only historical insight but also a candid exploration of societal roles and the intimate dance between duty and devotion. Dama Margaret Smith, with her prolific pen, illuminates the paths walked by those whose partners don a uniform, reflecting perhaps her own encounters and observations. Her motivation, possibly drawn from personal experience or the stories shared in a collective consciousness of ranger comrades, culminates in her authentic portrayal of a spouse's perspective. The narrative, possibly cathartic, certainly carries Smith's unique fingerprint, as she writes from a vantage point that encompasses the full spectrum of emotions that come with loving a ranger. 'I Married a Ranger' stands as a poignant recommendation for those seeking a narrative as honest as it is engaging, one that delves not merely into the life of a ranger but into the heart of the one who loves them. Smith's work resonates with readers invested in understanding the textured quilt of human experiences, specifically those tied to commitment and resilience in the face of a partner's demanding profession. It is an essential read for literary aficionados who appreciate works that embrace history, evoke empathy, and celebrate the quiet strength fostered through true companionship.

A subject-specific guide for teachers to supplement professional development and provide resources for lesson planning. This Whole Series pack includes all 12 subject titles. These books are subject-specific guides for international teachers, to supplement teacher learning and provide practical resources for lesson planning. Approaches to learning and teaching considers the local and global contexts when planning and teaching an international syllabus. The titles present ideas in the context of subject and with practical examples that help put theory into context. In addition, each title is accompanied by a variety of practical online tools for lesson planning and provides lesson ideas that can be downloaded from our companion website and used immediately in the classroom.

This fascinating book brings together wisdom from around the world and through the ages. Sources include the Bible, new science and new cosmology, native spirituality, folk stories, natural history, poetry and commentary on life situations by wise people (e.g. Desmond Tutu and Kahlil Gibran). Themes include: - Original wisdom (the wisdom that makes possible the universe we know) - Natural wisdom (the wisdom in the created world) - Native wisdom (the wisdom expressed in all human traditions from the earliest stages of our human journey) - Life wisdom (practical wisdom we gather and pass on) - Desert wisdom (wisdom we gather in the dark times) - Guiding wisdom (the wisdom that gives us direction) - Unfolding wisdom (the wisdom unfolding around us that reveals that we don't have all the answers). The Way of Wisdom will appeal to all those searching for a deeper meaning and sense of connectedness in their lives.