A clear and thorough account of Confucius and his ideas, underscoring his relevance to both Chinese people and to people in the West.

Reflects on the link between constructing students as consumers and the purpose of higher education, and the implications for student identity and learning.

Provides an exploration of the spiritual and religious contexts and subtexts of contemporary fiction. This title argues against the idea that the 'postmodern condition' of late twentieth and early twenty-first century culture has undermined the close and creative association between religious practice and literature.

An examination of developments in contemporary narrative, placing them in the context of wider social, cultural and technological trends, using a case-study approach. Taking a case study approach, it traces key narrative developments in the context of a range of theoretical approaches, including multimodality, multilingualism and transliteracy.

A guide to supporting physical development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that promots a holistic approach and drawing on examples of good practice. It introduces this area of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to trainee and qualified early years professionals.

Offers an account of the changing relationship between Britain and America in the 18th Century that helped to define both nations. This book focuses on this key period in their relationship that moulded the character of the British Empire, the USA and the way the two have interacted since.

An innovative critical history of Disney feature animation that uproots common misconceptions and brings fresh scholarly definition to a busy field.