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Speaking Volumes - Books with Histories (Hardcover): David Pearson Speaking Volumes - Books with Histories (Hardcover)
David Pearson
R1,029 Discovery Miles 10 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Every individual book has a history which can help us to understand what difference it may have made in the world. Within these pages you will find books damaged by bullets or graffiti, recovered from fire or water, or even disguised as completely different texts for protection in dangerous times. Marks of ownership - be it a rich treasure binding or a humble family inscription - shine a light on social history and literacy, while student doodles from the sixteenth century and a variety of pithy annotations give us a sense of readers through the ages. We increasingly recognise that the cultural and research value of books lies not just in their printed contents, but in the many other things they can tell us about the ways they have been used, read and regarded. Generously illustrated with examples from the early Middle Ages to the present day, Speaking Volumes presents a fascinating selection of books in both public and private collections whose individual histories tell surprising and illuminating stories, encouraging us to look at and appreciate books in new and non-traditional ways.

Provenance Research in Book History - A Handbook (Hardcover, New edition): David Pearson Provenance Research in Book History - A Handbook (Hardcover, New edition)
David Pearson
R1,682 Discovery Miles 16 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since this handbook was first published in 1994, interest in the book as a material object, and in the ways in which books have been owned, read and used, has burgeoned. Now established as a standard reference work, this book has been revised and expanded with a new set of over 200 colour illustrations, updated bibliographies and extended international coverage of libraries and online resources. It covers the history and understanding of inscriptions, bookplates, ink and binding stamps, mottoes and heraldry, and describes how to identify owners and track down books from particular collections via library and sale catalogues. Each section features an evaluated bibliography listing further sources, both online and in print. Illustrated examples of the many kinds of ownership evidence which can be found in books are also shown throughout. Relevant to anyone seeking to identify previous owners of books, or trace private libraries, this title will also support the work of all book historians interested in the history of reading or the use of books and in the book as a material object. An essential handbook for anyone working in provenance research.

Handbook of Reading Research, Volume II (Hardcover): Rebecca Barr, Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David Pearson Handbook of Reading Research, Volume II (Hardcover)
Rebecca Barr, Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David Pearson
R8,010 Discovery Miles 80 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues in the field of reading research from the mid 1980s to mid 1990s, this well-received volume offers readers an examination of literacy through a variety of lenses--some permitting microscopic views and others panoramic views. A veritable "who's who" of specialists in the field, chapter authors cover current methodology, as well as cumulative research-based knowledge. Because it deals with society and literacy, the first section provides the broadest possible view of literacy. The second section defines the range of activities culturally determined to be a part of the enterprise known as literacy. The third focuses on the processes that individuals engage in when they perform the act of reading. The fourth section visits the environment in which the knowledge that comprises literacy is passed on from one generation to the next. The last section, an epilogue to the whole enterprise of reading research, provides apt philosophical reflection.

Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III (Hardcover, c1996-<c2000): Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David Pearson,... Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III (Hardcover, c1996-
Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David Pearson, Rebecca Barr
R7,400 Discovery Miles 74 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In Volume III, as in Volumes I and II, the classic topics of reading are included--from vocabulary and comprehension to reading instruction in the classroom--and, in addition, each contributor was asked to include a brief history that chronicles the legacies within each of the volume's many topics. However, on the whole, Volume III is not about tradition. Rather, it explores the verges of reading research between the time Volume II was published in 1991 and the research conducted after this date. The editors identified two broad themes as representing the myriad of verges that have emerged since Volumes I and II were published: (1) broadening the definition of reading, and (2) broadening the reading research program. The particulars of these new themes and topics are addressed.

Integrating CBT and Third Wave Therapies - Distinctive Features (Paperback): Fiona Kennedy, David Pearson Integrating CBT and Third Wave Therapies - Distinctive Features (Paperback)
Fiona Kennedy, David Pearson
R562 Discovery Miles 5 620 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Integrating CBT and Third Wave Therapies offers a thought-through approach to integrating evidence-based therapies. It provides help for all of us who are developing or have expertise in a variety of evidence-based approaches. The theoretical part of the book briefly reviews four therapies, namely: CBT, DBT, ACT and CFT. The authors identify core processes of change and examine how each therapy contributes to each core process, helping in the integration of all four. The text considers the influence of early adversity on later mental wellbeing, the theoretical underpinnings of mindfulness, behaviour analysis, reliving and re-scripting and dissociation. Theory and practice chapters are illustrated using case vignettes. The book will be useful for therapists to structure sessions with clients. It demonstrates how to follow a theoretical approach and offers a therapeutic structure for integrated clinical work. It will be useful in reflective practice and supervision, and for students learning about a variety of therapeutic approaches.

Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Dissociation (Paperback, New): Fiona Kennedy, Helen... Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Dissociation (Paperback, New)
Fiona Kennedy, Helen Kennerley, David Pearson
R1,370 Discovery Miles 13 700 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The study of dissociation is relevant to anyone undertaking research or treatment of mental health problems. Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Dissociation uses a cognitive approach to de-mystify the processes involved in linking traumatic incidents to their effects. Kennedy, Kennerley and Pearson present a full and comprehensive understanding of mental health problems involving dissociative disorders and their treatment, bringing together an international range of experts. Each chapter addresses a single topic in full, including assessment of previous research from a cognitive perspective, recommendations for treatment and case studies to illustrate clinical approaches. Using an evidence-based scientific approach combined with the wisdom of clinical experience, the authors make the relevance of dissociation immediately recognisable to those familiar with PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, eating disorders, hallucinations and a wide range of psychological and non-organic physical health disorders. Designed to provide new perspectives on both research and treatment, Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Dissociation includes a wide range of material that will appeal to clinicians, academics and students.

Calculus and Ordinary Differential Equations (Paperback): David Pearson Calculus and Ordinary Differential Equations (Paperback)
David Pearson
R823 Discovery Miles 8 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Professor Pearson's book starts with an introduction to the area and an explanation of the most commonly used functions. It then moves on through differentiation, special functions, derivatives, integrals and onto full differential equations. As with other books in the series the emphasis is on using worked examples and tutorial-based problem solving to gain the confidence of students.

Integrating CBT and Third Wave Therapies - Distinctive Features (Hardcover): Fiona Kennedy, David Pearson Integrating CBT and Third Wave Therapies - Distinctive Features (Hardcover)
Fiona Kennedy, David Pearson
R3,968 Discovery Miles 39 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Integrating CBT and Third Wave Therapies offers a thought-through approach to integrating evidence-based therapies. It provides help for all of us who are developing or have expertise in a variety of evidence-based approaches. The theoretical part of the book briefly reviews four therapies, namely: CBT, DBT, ACT and CFT. The authors identify core processes of change and examine how each therapy contributes to each core process, helping in the integration of all four. The text considers the influence of early adversity on later mental wellbeing, the theoretical underpinnings of mindfulness, behaviour analysis, reliving and re-scripting and dissociation. Theory and practice chapters are illustrated using case vignettes. The book will be useful for therapists to structure sessions with clients. It demonstrates how to follow a theoretical approach and offers a therapeutic structure for integrated clinical work. It will be useful in reflective practice and supervision, and for students learning about a variety of therapeutic approaches.

Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Dissociation (Hardcover, New): Fiona Kennedy, Helen... Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Dissociation (Hardcover, New)
Fiona Kennedy, Helen Kennerley, David Pearson
R4,010 Discovery Miles 40 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The study of dissociation is relevant to anyone undertaking research or treatment of mental health problems. Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Dissociation uses a cognitive approach to de-mystify the processes involved in linking traumatic incidents to their effects. Kennedy, Kennerley and Pearson present a full and comprehensive understanding of mental health problems involving dissociative disorders and their treatment, bringing together an international range of experts. Each chapter addresses a single topic in full, including assessment of previous research from a cognitive perspective, recommendations for treatment and case studies to illustrate clinical approaches. Using an evidence-based scientific approach combined with the wisdom of clinical experience, the authors make the relevance of dissociation immediately recognisable to those familiar with PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, eating disorders, hallucinations and a wide range of psychological and non-organic physical health disorders. Designed to provide new perspectives on both research and treatment, Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Dissociation includes a wide range of material that will appeal to clinicians, academics and students.

Handbook of Reading Research, Volume IV (Hardcover): Michael L. Kamil, P. David Pearson, Elizabeth Birr Moje, Peter Afflerbach Handbook of Reading Research, Volume IV (Hardcover)
Michael L. Kamil, P. David Pearson, Elizabeth Birr Moje, Peter Afflerbach
R8,265 Discovery Miles 82 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Handbook of Reading Research is the research Handbook for the field. Each volume has come to define the field for the period of time it covers. Volume IV follows in this tradition. The editors extensively reviewed the reading research literature since the publication of Volume III in 2000, as portrayed in a wide array of research and practitioner-based journals and books, to identify the themes and topics covered. As in previous volumes, the focus is on reading research, rather than a range of literate practices. When taken as a set, the four volumes provide a definitive history of reading research. Volume IV brings the field authoritatively and comprehensively up-to-date.

Teaching Reading - Effective Schools, Accomplished Teachers (Hardcover): Barbara M. Taylor, P. David Pearson Teaching Reading - Effective Schools, Accomplished Teachers (Hardcover)
Barbara M. Taylor, P. David Pearson
R4,023 Discovery Miles 40 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This unique book tells the story of a select group of schools and teachers who have managed to beat the odds in terms of improving elementary students reading achievement. Originating with the CIERA "School Change Project" directed by Barbara Taylor and David Pearson, it was subsequently expanded to include the work of other research teams doing similar work. It combines large scale studies of effective schools and teachers (Part I) with case studies of individual schools and teachers who have successfully transformed research findings into situation-specific strategies appropriate to their schools and classrooms (Parts II and III). The book's distinct contribution is showing that no matter how consistent the research findings on effective school and classroom practice, groups of teachers must improvise their own situation-specific programs and practices. In short, they must be able to create variations on a common theme. Key features of this outstanding new volume include:
*Integration of research and cases--One cannot fully understand research-based general principles without knowing how they play themselves out in specific settings. Similarly, one cannot fully understand cases without seeing the commonalities across different schools and classrooms sharing similar goals. This book provides both perspectives.
*Diverse cases--The schools and classrooms depicted in this book are urban, rural, and suburban; poor and middle class; and English-only and bilingual. Rather than telling readers how to beat the odds, it provides them with a wide variety of cases from which they can extrapolate to build their own customized teaching programs and practices.
*Summarizing section--The final section contains a summary of research on effective schools and teachers and a concluding chapter by Gerry Duffy and Jim Hoffman in which they reflect on the book's content and possible directions for future research.
The book is targeted to both in-service elementary teachers and literacy students in advanced college courses.

Teaching Reading - Effective Schools, Accomplished Teachers (Paperback): Barbara M. Taylor, P. David Pearson Teaching Reading - Effective Schools, Accomplished Teachers (Paperback)
Barbara M. Taylor, P. David Pearson
R1,827 Discovery Miles 18 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This unique book tells the story of a select group of schools and teachers who have managed to beat the odds in terms of improving elementary students reading achievement. Originating with the CIERA "School Change Project" directed by Barbara Taylor and David Pearson, it was subsequently expanded to include the work of other research teams doing similar work. It combines large scale studies of effective schools and teachers (Part I) with case studies of individual schools and teachers who have successfully transformed research findings into situation-specific strategies appropriate to their schools and classrooms (Parts II and III). The book's distinct contribution is showing that no matter how consistent the research findings on effective school and classroom practice, groups of teachers must improvise their own situation-specific programs and practices. In short, they must be able to create variations on a common theme. Key features of this outstanding new volume include:
*Integration of research and cases--One cannot fully understand research-based general principles without knowing how they play themselves out in specific settings. Similarly, one cannot fully understand cases without seeing the commonalities across different schools and classrooms sharing similar goals. This book provides both perspectives.
*Diverse cases--The schools and classrooms depicted in this book are urban, rural, and suburban; poor and middle class; and English-only and bilingual. Rather than telling readers how to beat the odds, it provides them with a wide variety of cases from which they can extrapolate to build their own customized teaching programs and practices.
*Summarizing section--The final section contains a summary of research on effective schools and teachers and a concluding chapter by Gerry Duffy and Jim Hoffman in which they reflect on the book's content and possible directions for future research.
The book is targeted to both in-service elementary teachers and literacy students in advanced college courses.

Methods of Literacy Research - The Methodology Chapters From the Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III (Paperback): Michael... Methods of Literacy Research - The Methodology Chapters From the Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III (Paperback)
Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David Pearson, Rebecca Barr
R1,492 Discovery Miles 14 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this volume, 10 reviews of significant reading research methodologies are reprinted from the "Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III." The editors have judged that these specific methodologies have had great impact on reading research since the publication of "Volume II" in 1991. This text is especially well-suited for use in upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level reading research methods courses.

Methods of Literacy Research - The Methodology Chapters From the Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III (Hardcover): Michael... Methods of Literacy Research - The Methodology Chapters From the Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III (Hardcover)
Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David Pearson, Rebecca Barr
R3,987 Discovery Miles 39 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this volume, 10 reviews of significant reading research methodologies are reprinted from the Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III. The editors have judged that these specific methodologies have had great impact on reading research since the publication of Volume II in 1991. This text is especially well-suited for use in upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level reading research methods courses.

Handbook of Reading Research (Hardcover): P. David Pearson, (Section Editor Barr, Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, Rebecca... Handbook of Reading Research (Hardcover)
P. David Pearson, (Section Editor Barr, Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, Rebecca Barr
R6,638 Discovery Miles 66 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The influential first volume of the Handbook of Reading Research waspublished in 1984. This classic work, an essential resource for researchers, students, and professionals across the field of reading and literacy education, is now available once again in on-line and print-on-demand versions.

Handbook of Reading Research (Paperback, 2nd): P. David Pearson, (Section Editor Barr, Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal,... Handbook of Reading Research (Paperback, 2nd)
P. David Pearson, (Section Editor Barr, Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, Rebecca Barr
R3,486 Discovery Miles 34 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The influential first volume of the "Handbook of Reading Research, " published in 1984, was out of print for a number of years. This classic work, newly reprinted and available once again, includes comprehensive, authoritative, and effectively written chapters from a variety of research perspectives. With the breadth to appeal to a wide audience, yet the depth to speak authoritatively to various subgroups within that audience, this volume is an essential resource for researchers, students, and professionals across the field of reading and literacy education.

Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III (Paperback, c1996-<c2000): Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David Pearson,... Handbook of Reading Research, Volume III (Paperback, c1996-
Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David Pearson, Rebecca Barr
R3,350 Discovery Miles 33 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In Volume III, as in Volumes I and II, the classic topics of reading are included--from vocabulary and comprehension to reading instruction in the classroom--and, in addition, each contributor was asked to include a brief history that chronicles the legacies within each of the volume's many topics. However, on the whole, Volume III is not about tradition. Rather, it explores the verges of reading research between the time Volume II was published in 1991 and the research conducted after this date. The editors identified two broad themes as representing the myriad of verges that have emerged since Volumes I and II were published: (1) broadening the definition of reading, and (2) broadening the reading research program. The particulars of these new themes and topics are addressed.

Handbook of Reading Research, Volume II (Paperback, c1996-<c2000): Rebecca Barr, Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David... Handbook of Reading Research, Volume II (Paperback, c1996-
Rebecca Barr, Michael L. Kamil, Peter B. Mosenthal, P. David Pearson
R4,110 Discovery Miles 41 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues in the field of reading research from the mid 1980s to mid 1990s, this well-received volume offers readers an examination of literacy through a variety of lenses--some permitting microscopic views and others panoramic views. A veritable "who's who" of specialists in the field, chapter authors cover current methodology, as well as cumulative research-based knowledge.
Because it deals with society and literacy, the first section provides the broadest possible view of literacy. The second section defines the range of activities culturally determined to be a part of the enterprise known as literacy. The third focuses on the processes that individuals engage in when they perform the act of reading. The fourth section visits the environment in which the knowledge that comprises literacy is passed on from one generation to the next. The last section, an epilogue to the whole enterprise of reading research, provides apt philosophical reflection.

Rachel Jones - say cheeeeese (Hardcover): Rachel Jones Rachel Jones - say cheeeeese (Hardcover)
Rachel Jones; Text written by Anaïs Duplan, Ellen Greig, Aïcha Mehrez, Claudia Rankine, …
R841 Discovery Miles 8 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Artist Rachel Jones's first publication, say cheeeeese, is published to accompany her new commission at Chisenhale Gallery, London, in spring 2022. For her first solo exhibition in an institution, she has developed her chosen materials of oil pastels and oil sticks to produce a new body of paintings on canvas and paper. The publication will feature reproductions of new works by Jones alongside her photo essay and newly commissioned texts by poet and artist Anaïs Duplan; Chisenhale Gallery Senior Curator, Ellen Greig; curator and researcher Aïcha Mehrez; poet, essayist, playwright, and MacArthur Fellow Claudia Rankine; and curator Yates Norton; with a foreword by Chisenhale Gallery Director, Zoé Whitley.

Video Pedagogy in Action - Critical Reflective Inquiry Using the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model (Paperback): Mary B.... Video Pedagogy in Action - Critical Reflective Inquiry Using the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model (Paperback)
Mary B. McVee, Lynn E. Shanahan, H Emily Hayden, Fenice B. Boyd, P. David Pearson
R1,430 Discovery Miles 14 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Combining video analysis with the well-known Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model, this book offers teacher educators a fresh perspective and a new tool for supporting teachers' learning and reflection. The clearly articulated and useful framework shifts the focus away from children and toward teachers' thinking about their own teaching practice. Interwoven with practical examples of the framework in use, this book identifies ways that teachers and teacher educators can foster more productive kinds of reflection about video-recorded classroom interactions and support preservice and inservice teachers. Offering key tools such as templates for reflection, video viewing guides, self-analysis checklists, and activities, this book moves the field forward and establishes video reflection and the GRR process as critical tools for teacher reflection, professional development, and effective teaching and learning.

The Gradual Release of Responsibility in Literacy Research and Practice (Paperback): Mary McVee, Evan Ortlieb, Jennifer... The Gradual Release of Responsibility in Literacy Research and Practice (Paperback)
Mary McVee, Evan Ortlieb, Jennifer Reichenberg, P. David Pearson
R2,501 Discovery Miles 25 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Educators are always in search of approaches that promote student development and academic achievement. Engaging learners in purposeful instruction in skills and strategies is a cornerstone in every classroom. The gradual release of responsibility (GRR) model requires the responsibility of learning to shift from being teacher-centric towards students gradually assuming responsibility as independent learners. In the last 35 years, the gradual release of responsibility model of instruction has become synonymous with some of the most effective approaches to teach both skills and content to students of all ages. Evidence-based practices have been documented across the globe not only in literacy but also in most disciplines across the curriculum. While the GRR model is a well-established theory, its implementations have not been researched. This edited volume discusses how the GRR model evolved and has been applied, how it benefits learners and teachers, and how it can be utilised for years to come. By looking not only at the gradual release of responsibility model from a theoretical standpoint but also the research and practice of this approach, this book will prove invaluable for educational leaders and researchers alike.

Handbook of Reading Research, Volume IV (Paperback, New): Michael L. Kamil, P. David Pearson, Elizabeth Birr Moje, Peter... Handbook of Reading Research, Volume IV (Paperback, New)
Michael L. Kamil, P. David Pearson, Elizabeth Birr Moje, Peter Afflerbach
R3,916 Discovery Miles 39 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Handbook of Reading Research is the research Handbook for the field. Each volume has come to define the field for the period of time it covers. Volume IV follows in this tradition. The editors extensively reviewed the reading research literature since the publication of Volume III in 2000, as portrayed in a wide array of research and practitioner-based journals and books, to identify the themes and topics covered. As in previous volumes, the focus is on reading research, rather than a range of literate practices. When taken as a set, the four volumes provide a definitive history of reading research. Volume IV brings the field authoritatively and comprehensively up-to-date.

Video Pedagogy in Action - Critical Reflective Inquiry Using the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model (Hardcover): Mary B.... Video Pedagogy in Action - Critical Reflective Inquiry Using the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model (Hardcover)
Mary B. McVee, Lynn E. Shanahan, H Emily Hayden, Fenice B. Boyd, P. David Pearson
R3,832 Discovery Miles 38 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Combining video analysis with the well-known Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model, this book offers teacher educators a fresh perspective and a new tool for supporting teachers' learning and reflection. The clearly articulated and useful framework shifts the focus away from children and toward teachers' thinking about their own teaching practice. Interwoven with practical examples of the framework in use, this book identifies ways that teachers and teacher educators can foster more productive kinds of reflection about video-recorded classroom interactions and support preservice and inservice teachers. Offering key tools such as templates for reflection, video viewing guides, self-analysis checklists, and activities, this book moves the field forward and establishes video reflection and the GRR process as critical tools for teacher reflection, professional development, and effective teaching and learning.

The 20 Ps of Marketing - A Complete Guide to Marketing Strategy (Paperback): David Pearson The 20 Ps of Marketing - A Complete Guide to Marketing Strategy (Paperback)
David Pearson
R851 Discovery Miles 8 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Marketing has changed dramatically since the four classic Ps of the marketing mix (price, product, promotion and place) were proposed. The new marketing landscape is characterized by the demand for constant innovation, rising pressure on budgets, the growth of social media and the impact of issues of sustainability and ethics. As the business landscape has transformed so have the fundamental areas marketers need to master to succeed. The 20 Ps of Marketing provides a thorough guide to marketers at all levels of the new elements of the marketing mix they need to contend with for business success including: planning; persuasion; publicity; positioning; productivity; partnerships; passion and more. Combining practical advice with case studies it covers brands that have changed the game through mastery of the 20 Ps such as Haagen-Dazs and Sony, and others, such as Kodak, who got left behind. This essential guide to the current face of marketing strategy provides marketers with a thorough and valuable grounding to the new fundamentals of marketing.

Book Ownership in Stuart England (Hardcover): David Pearson Book Ownership in Stuart England (Hardcover)
David Pearson
R2,889 Discovery Miles 28 890 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This volume provides a wide-ranging account of the development and importance of private libraries and book ownership through the seventeenth century, based upon many kinds of evidence, including examination of thousands of books, and a list of over 1,300 known owners from diverse backgrounds. It considers questions of evolution, contents and size, and motives for book ownership, during a century when growing markets for both new and second-hand books meant that books would be found, in varying numbers, in the homes of all kinds of people from the humble to the wealthy. Book ownership by women, and by non-professional households, is explicitly explored. Other topics include the balance of motivation between books for use, or for display; the relationship between libraries and museums; and cultures of collecting. While presenting a wealth of information in this field, conveniently brought together, this volume also advances methodologies for book history, and makes extensive use of material evidence such as bookbindings. It challenges received wisdom around priorities for studying private libraries, and the terminology which is appropriate to use. In addition, the list of owners, detailed in the Appendix, make this book a work of permanent reference, alongside its value in advancing book history.

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