A guide to the key issues in writing in Britain since the mid-1970s, including social change, gender, sexuality, class, history and ethnicity. Designed to address problems faced by students in the field of contemporary fiction, this text is organised to focus on major topics.

With 1,200 biographical-critical entries and nearly 100 topical articles all written by experts in the field, this single-volume reference covers 150 years of children's literature in many cultures. Biographical-critical entries include authors as well as illustrators.

A reference guide to geography education. Entries, arranged alphabetically, cover: government legislation and reports; famous geography educators; resources; research findings; movements, trends, debates and issues; organizations; and key concepts.

The Coombes was a Nursery/Infant setting but in September 2008 it amalgamated with its neighboring Junior School and has 600 pupils aged from 3 to 11 years. This book describes the elements, philosophy and ethos that characterize the Coombes School and give the school its individuality and particular flavor.

When Coraline moves to a new house she is fascinated by the fact that their house is in fact only half a house. Divided into flats years before, the other flat, it soon becomes clear to Coraline, is not quite as cosy and safe as her own.