Reassessing Suez 1956
Reassessing Suez 1956

Author: Simon C. Smith

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1317070690

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The nationalization of the Suez Canal in 1956 triggered one of the gravest international crises since the Second World War. The fiftieth anniversary of the Suez crisis in 2006 presented an ideal opportunity to re-visit and reassess this seminal episode in post-war history. Although much has been written on Suez, this study provides fresh perspectives by reflecting the latest research from leading international authorities on the crisis and its aftermath. By drawing on recently released documents, by including previously neglected aspects of Suez, and by reassessing its more familiar ones, the volume makes a key contribution to furthering research on - and understanding of - the crisis. The volume explores the origins of the crisis, the crisis itself and the aftermath all from a broad perspective. An introduction by the editor presents the current state of the historiography and provides an overview of the debates surrounding the crisis, while the conclusion by Scott Lucas not merely draws the themes of the book together, but also explores the crisis in its regional and international context. Within the overall context of focussing on the international and military aspects of the crisis, it is an explicit intention to embody in the contributions the multifaceted nature of Suez. Although Britain, as in many ways the principal actor, is strongly represented, there are also highly original chapters on both the regional and international dimensions to the crisis, and crucially the interaction between the two. As well as exploring the role of the main protagonists, essays also deal with American, Jordanian and Turkish reactions to the invasion. The overall result is an innovative, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging reassessment of Suez and its aftermath, which at a time when the Middle East once again holds the world's attention, is particularly appropriate.

No End of a Lesson
No End of a Lesson

Author: Stuart Croucher

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02-08

Total Pages: 860

ISBN-13: 9781741362879

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"A revolution swept through universities three decades ago, transforming them from elite institutions into a mass system of higher educatio Teaching was aligned with occupational outcomes, research was directed to practical results. Campuses grew and universities became more entrepreneurial. Students had to juggle their study requirements with paid work, and were required to pay back part of the cost of their degrees. The federal government directed this transformation through the creation of a Unified National System. How did this happen? What were the gains and the losses? No End of a Lesson explores this radical reconstruction and assesses its consequences."

Understanding by Design
Understanding by Design

Author: Grant P. Wiggins

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1416600353

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What is understanding and how does it differ from knowledge? How can we determine the big ideas worth understanding? Why is understanding an important teaching goal, and how do we know when students have attained it? How can we create a rigorous and engaging curriculum that focuses on understanding and leads to improved student performance in today's high-stakes, standards-based environment? Authors Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe answer these and many other questions in this second edition of Understanding by Design. Drawing on feedback from thousands of educators around the world who have used the UbD framework since its introduction in 1998, the authors have greatly revised and expanded their original work to guide educators across the K-16 spectrum in the design of curriculum, assessment, and instruction. With an improved UbD Template at its core, the book explains the rationale of backward design and explores in greater depth the meaning of such key ideas as essential questions and transfer tasks. Readers will learn why the familiar coverage- and activity-based approaches to curriculum design fall short, and how a focus on the six facets of understanding can enrich student learning. With an expanded array of practical strategies, tools, and examples from all subject areas, the book demonstrates how the research-based principles of Understanding by Design apply to district frameworks as well as to individual units of curriculum. Combining provocative ideas, thoughtful analysis, and tested approaches, this new edition of Understanding by Design offers teacher-designers a clear path to the creation of curriculum that ensures better learning and a more stimulating experience for students and teachers alike.

Classified
Classified

Author: Christopher R. Moran

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 1107000998

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Fascinating account of the British state's post-war obsession with secrecy and the ways it prevented secret activities from becoming public.

Rudyard Kipling: Collected Works
Rudyard Kipling: Collected Works

Author: Rudyard Kipling

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-28

Total Pages: 4977

ISBN-13:

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"The Jungle Book" is a collection of stories and fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. The verses of The Law of the Jungle, for example, lay down rules for the safety of individuals, families and communities. The best-known of them are the three stories revolving around the adventures of an abandoned "man cub" Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The most famous of the other four stories are probably Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Toomai of the Elephants. "The Second Jungle Book" is a sequel which features five stories about Mowgli and three unrelated stories, all but one set in India, most of which Kipling wrote while living in Vermont. "The Man Who Would Be King" is a novella about two British adventurers in British India who become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan. The story was inspired by the exploits of James Brooke, an Englishman who became the first White Rajah of Sarawak in Borneo. "Kim" is and adventure novel about the orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor Irish mother who have both died in poverty. Living a vagabond existence in India under British rule in the late 19th century, Kim earns his living by begging and running small errands on the streets of Lahore. "The Just So Stories" are a highly fantasized origin stories, especially for differences among animals, they are among Kipling's best known works. "The Light That Failed" "Captain Courageous" "Plain Tales from the Hills" Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature.

No End of Guilty Creatures
No End of Guilty Creatures

Author: David P. Simmons

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-05-16

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1450296750

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THE TROUBLE BEGAN ON GRANITE LEDGE FARM WHEN NATE BREWSTER WAS FOUND DEAD, face down on the ledge where the ladder fell from the barn roof with him on it. His wife, Patience, contends it was nothing more than an unfortunate accident. The authorities believe otherwise and charge her brother-in-law and her two nephews with murder. The court convicts only one man. But insurance investigator Benjamin B. Beach is more tenacious and he refuses to believe the conclusions. Beach is positive Nates fall was not an accident, the real killer was not identified, and Patience was covering up for her relatives in court. So the arrogant man attacks the vulnerable woman, fully expecting to extract the truth by grilling her for the facts. Drawing support from Cleve, an attentive neighbor whose wife has left him, and Molly, her devoted English setter and best friend, Patience resists her latest aggressor and defends her dysfunctional clan. Disguising shocking conflicts within the family, wily Patience duels with Beach. As the resilient woman skillfully manipulates her interrogator away from the truth, she reconsiders the familys hidden secrets and, choosing the high road, she escapes from her life of oppression in a way she never expected.

The Complete Poems of Rudyard Kipling – 570+ Titles in One Edition
The Complete Poems of Rudyard Kipling – 570+ Titles in One Edition

Author: Rudyard Kipling

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-28

Total Pages: 1410

ISBN-13:

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Rudyard Kipling, a prominent author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, delves into the realms of poetry with his masterful collection, 'The Complete Poems of Rudyard Kipling 570+ Titles in One Edition.' This comprehensive compilation showcases Kipling's diverse themes and styles, ranging from his famous ballads and narrative poems to his explorations of colonialism and the human condition. Through vivid imagery and compelling storytelling, Kipling's poems offer a unique perspective on the complexities of life during his time. His use of language is both eloquent and evocative, leaving a lasting impact on readers.Rudyard Kipling's extensive travels and experiences in British India heavily influenced his writing, allowing him to draw upon rich cultural landscapes and traditions in his poetry. His deep connection to the natural world and his observations of societal dynamics are reflected in the depth and breadth of his work. 'The Complete Poems of Rudyard Kipling' is a testament to his literary prowess and enduring legacy in the world of English literature.For readers seeking a profound exploration of humanity, culture, and history through the lens of poetry, 'The Complete Poems of Rudyard Kipling' is a must-read. Kipling's timeless verses continue to resonate with readers today, offering depth and insight into the complexities of the human experience.