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An accessible account of philosophical concepts, theories and key thinkers with an emphasis on recent developments in the field. Containing over 300 entries, the terms are ordered alphabetically and cross referenced for ease of use. Suggestions for further reading follow the explanations, encouraging further reflection and independent learning.

Top scholars systematically explore roles, rights, and responsibilities of major participants in UK education: the government, the educators, the learners, and the parents. They investigate the inequalities produced by their current arrangement and look into how changing these arrangements might lead to different outcomes for all involved.

Active Ageing with Music explores the powerful potential for active music-making to support wellbeing among older people. While major demographic transitions are currently underway, significant problems of social isolation, depression, and chronic disease among older people have been noted, requiring cost-effective and compassionate responses. This book demonstrates that engagement in active music-making offers just such a response. Supported by strong evidence, Active Ageing with Music balances research with practice, including: * Practical issues of accessibility and resources; * Potential barriers to participation - structural, intrapersonal, social - alongside case-studies of potential solutions; * Supporting principles and practices for facilitating groups of older people, especially musical groups. In parallel, this book uses the participants' own stories to underpin the argument that musical development is possible across a lifetime, and that older people can and do progress as musicians. The book will be of interest to all academics and practitioners interested in music psychology, the impact of music on wellbeing, and leading musical activities with older people, as well as occupational therapists and community musicians. Most importantly, Active Ageing with Music will be of interest to people who want to preserve and sustain their cognitive, social, and emotional wellbeing throughout the latter stages of their lives.

The landscape of music education in the UK is constantly shifting and developing. This book provides a timely and unique overview of this restless sector by considering the achievements of music education, analysing its current performance and setting out aspirations for the future. Music Education in the 21st Century in the United Kingdom addresses the power of music to influence and change human behaviour, analyses current and future issues in music education and casts a spotlight on particular areas of education, including early years, the primary school, the secondary school, further education, universities and conservatoires, music services, the music studio and the role of music leaders and community musicians. Written by experts in the field of music education, the book provides an authoritative account of the current status of music education in the UK. While essential to understand the current and future context in the UK, the book will be invaluable to those involved in music education internationally, as it includes chapters on the provision of music education for all children, listening, the role of singing, playing an instrument, creativity, the role of technology, issues of performance and assessment, learning through the lifespan and the initial and ongoing education of music teachers. It also includes a range of case study examples and evaluations of practice. The book is a landmark publication in the field of music education and will be essential reading for policy-makers, practitioners, music students, trainee music teachers and those who provide music services in the UK and internationally.

Women's smoking in Britain, like men's, is associated with social and economic disadvantage. This book focuses on this fact, reviewing evidence and reporting on a study designed to shed light on the connections between the smoking behaviour of white working class women and their daily lives.

Nordic knitting projects that blend contemporary patterns with traditional colorwork for a style that will appeal to all knitters. Hilary Grant takes a thoroughly modern approach to Nordic knitting with this collection of thirty projects. With designs that are fresh, bold, and graphic, these geometric motifs give a contemporary spin to traditional colorwork patterns. With a range of accessories and sweaters there is something from everyone here: hats, cowls, fingerless mitts, sweaters, and more. The allure of colorwork tugs at the heart of all knitters. From traditional Fair Isle designs to Icelandic Lopapeysa and clean Nordic patterns, knitting projects that use a kaleidescope of colors are eye-catching and inspiring. Knitting from the North is the perfect entry into knitting with color, with patterns to help you keep your hands warm and spirits high.

This book is an international standard work on all aspects of knitwear in fashion; some of the world's most important specialists highlight a specific theme. The focus of the book is on contemporary high fashion creations by Schiaparelli, Chanel, Issy Miyake and Alexander McQueen, presenting knitwear in all its dimensions: socially and stylistically, but also discussing more popular and practical themes. Text in English and Dutch. AUTHOR: Emmanuelle Dirix works at the Winchester College and teaches costume history at the fashion department of the Antwerp Academy. ILLUSTRATIONS: 200 colour *

PARODY! Let's face it: in this season of post-election postmortems, nobody has time to read every book- especially a book in which most of the best parts have already appeared in print reviews and on the news.In 100 terse, incisive, witty observations, this book explains Hillary Clinton's unexpected loss in the 2016 presidential election, while providing ample space on the rest of the page for your own insights, doodles, or notes to pass to the cute person across the room who's been eyeballing you.