Traces the changes and developments in children's poetry from the late 17th century to the late 20th century. The text makes reference to different genres within poetry, changing constructions of childhood, the role of women in developing children's poetry and the influence of anthologists.

Best known as an acclaimed novelist, Beryl Bainbridge is also a former actor. This is a collection of Beryl Bainbridge's writing about the theatre. It contains insights into the work of such contemporaries as Alan Bennett, Alan Rickman and Ronald Harwood, alongside sketches of the actors Bainbridge worked with in her early years.

Comprehensively explores policy, pedagogy and the student experience. This work explores key policies that have shaped higher education since the late twentieth century, and traces the impact that these policies have had on the extent and nature of higher education provision.

A reissued edition of this classic Booker Prize-winning novel

In 1945, a reviewer remarked on the emergence of a "cycle of mystery and horror pictures (that were) placed in the gaslight era of the turn of the century". This title examines these films and looks to explain what prompted film-makers to look to the gaslight era at the time they did.

Provides activities for Literacy, Numeracy, Art, History and Science, that are linked to the geography topics appropriate for each age group. This series contains books, which consist of photocopiable worksheets, together with teachers' notes and topic webs.

Provides step-by-step guidance on creating outstanding learning opportunities that prepare students for life, as well as for success in their examinations. This title contains advice on planning schemes of work and lessons, making the most of opportunities for learning outside the classroom and available ICT to cross-curricular links.