Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
American Schools American Schools William H Cosby From Bill Cosby, actor, entertainer, and "New York Times" bestselling author of "Fatherhood" and "Congratulations (Now What?)" comes a groundbreaking eBook with the potential to reinvent education in… OL15169446W
The Oxford handbook of philosophy of education The Oxford handbook of philosophy of education Harvey Siegel Philosophy of education has an honored place in the history of Western philosophical thought. Its questions are as vital now, both philosophically and practically, as they have ever been. In recent d… OL15250340W
Educating the Whole Child Educating the Whole Child John L. Brown While everyone wants students to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged, it's tough to work toward that vision when there are so many other priorities and constraints. That's why we've … OL15367226W
Changing spaces of education Changing spaces of education Rachel Brooks "In today's modern climate, education and learning take place in multiple and diverse spaces. Increasingly, these spaces are both physical and virtual in nature. Access to and use of information and … OL16361565W
The quest for modern vocational education The quest for modern vocational education Philipp Gonon 278 pages ; 23 cm OL18648377W
The Paulo Freire reader The Paulo Freire reader Paulo Freire "The Paulo Freire Reader is the essential collection of Freire's most trenchant writings. These readings are carefully selected by Ana Maria Araujo Freire and Donaldo Macedo. They provide a substanti… OL1870506W
Learning cities for adult learners Learning cities for adult learners Leodis Scott Learning cities call for a connection of adult education to elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions along with vocational and corporate workspaces. This volume considers how "learning c… OL20643732W
C. S. Lewis C. S. Lewis C.S. Lewis A beautiful compilation of inspirational writings, featuring seven classic works in one box set. The box set includes: `Mere Christianity' `The Screwtape Letters' `Surprised by Joy' `The Four Love… OL71093W
The Abolition of Man The Abolition of Man C.S. Lewis C. S. Lewis sets out to persuade his audience of the importance and relevance of universal values such as courage and honor in contemporary society. OL71117W
Point of View Point of View Edward H. Levi Edward H. Levi served the University of Chicago for most of his professional life, as a professor, dean of the law school, provost, and eventually president. Gathered here are fourteen talks he deliv… OL9258603W
Non-Western educational traditions Non-Western educational traditions Timothy G. Reagan "This text provides a brief, yet comprehensive, overview of a number of non-Western approaches to educational thought and practice. Its premise is that understanding the ways in which other peoples e… OL97850W