This expansive edited collection explores in depth the georgic genre and its connections to the natural world. It is a much-needed volume for literary critics, academics and students engaged in ecocritical studies, environmental humanities and literature, addressing a significantly overlooked environmental literary genre.

Introducing a conceptual framework called the Paradox Model, this book assesses the challenge of developing sustainability in higher education in the 21st century. For academics and educators from a wide range of disciplines in higher educational settings interested in translating sustainability theory into educational practice.

The fifth edition of this hugely successful textbook introduces readers to the power and politics of sport organizations. It explores the managerial activities essential to good governance and policy development, and looks at the structure and functions of individual organizations within the larger context of the global sport industry.

The Handbook of Energy and Environment in the 21st Century discusses the key dimensions of the present energy scenario as well as the emerging trends. Global responses to environmental challenges are examined, taking into account technical, economic, social, and policy perspectives.

Health Promotion: The Basics introduces the fundamental theories and key concepts within this important area of health and social care, and translates these into practice. The chapters are structured around the WHO's Ottawa Charter (1986) and looks at health promotion on an individual and a societal level.

This book shows that creativity is so much more than drawing or painting something beautiful. It is a way of understanding the world through your hands and learning through art, play and science.

Inclusive Education at the Crossroads explores the short and long-term effectiveness of government plans to reform policy for special needs education, confronting questions on policies about inclusion and suggesting alternative ways forward for achieving more effective education of children with SEND.

Inclusive Education for the 21st Century provides a rigorous overview of the foundational principles of inclusive education and the barriers to access and participation.