A Chinese History Reader

This book provides a concise introduction to the Chinese history, covering a long time span extending from antiquity through the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty. Historical periods elaborated include the pre-Qin period; the Qin and Han Dynasties; the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties; the Tang, Song, and Yuan Dynasties; and the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Written by a group of historians from the prestigious Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the book has incorporated some of the latest research findings in the field of Chinese historical studies. 

Words for the Taking: The Hunt for a Plagiarist

In Words for the Taking author Neal Bowers takes the reader on an unusual hunt for a literary stalker. A poet and teacher by profession, Bowers became a detective out of necessity when he discovered one of his poems had been plagiarized and repeatedly published by someone calling himself David Sumner. Later, he learned Sumner had stolen more of his work and the poems of other writers as well. Here he describes his almost surreal search for the plagiarist and its surprising aftermath.

99 Early Learning Printables Pre-K - Grade 1

99 ready-to-print activity pages help early learners develop skills while they have fun! The skills covered include phonics, fluency, sight word recognition, counting, matching, rhyming, and more. Reproducibles are organized by skill type for easy access so you can find and print activities when you need them.  High quality.

The Teacher's Book was co-written by authors with first-hand experience of teaching at this level. In additional to full procedural notes for the whole course, it offers:
. optional activities throughout for greater flexibility
. structured speaking tasks to get students talking confidently
. teaching notes with useful tips and strategies to improve students' exam technique
. 20 photocopiable pages to recycle and activate the language of each unit in a fun, communicative context

Representing a brave and insightful shift away from narrow perspectives on behaviour management, this book draws practitioners towards a more holistic understanding of ourselves and how we impact on children’s learning and behaviour.