New education laws call for new testing, accountablity and reports cards at the state, district and school levels. Despite the enormous reach of these new developments, few people actually understand them. This book makes these laws and their implications clear.

In this classic beginner's guide to English Literature, Mario Klarer offers a concise and accessible discussion of central issues in the study of literary texts.

An Introduction to Queer Literature Studies: Reading Queerly is the first introduction to queer theory written for students of literature. Tracking the emergence of queer theory out of gay and lesbian studies, this book pays unique attention to how queer scholars have read some of the most well-known works in the English language.

Written in accordance with the Teacher Training Association and DfES guidelines, this edition covers the Labour Government's plans for teachers, and examines all the modules that need to be studied in teacher training programmes.

This accessible book provides a foundational understanding of the science of deception and lie detection. Focusing on core issues for the field, it discusses classic and current psychological research into lying as well as theoretical approaches to understanding human lie detection.

This text defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied, places learning theory in historical perspective, and presents essential features of the major theories of learning with implications for educational practices.