The Plowden Report delivered high ambitions for more equitable treatment of the under-fives and intended to allow parents and children more influence. Examining how these recommendations have worked in practice, this volume considers changes due to the 1988 Act.

The first English translation of an Argentinean classic.

Argentina, 1839. A young man dies for his political beliefs when attacked by a mob in a slaughteryard used to butcher cattle.

The story takes place at the height of Juan Manuel de Rosas reign of terror. Though fictional, it is an open indictment of that brutal regime and the first masterwork of Latin-American literature, orginally published twenty years after the author s death. El matadero, or The Slaughteryard, is reputed to be the most widely studied school text in Spanish-speaking South America.

Available now for the first time in a modern English translation this is a story that in well over a century has lost none of its freshness and popularity. This edition is the fruit of years of research into little-known corners of Argentine literature and history, including an extensive glossary, the story s rare first printed version, and an appendix of reports by early English travellers to the River Plate, including Charles Darwin.

This is an uncompromising and unforgettable story of huge force and power which richly deserves a wide English-speaking audience."

This volume is a reflection on some of the changes that have taken place in primary education over the last 20 years or so and that are likely to take place during the next few years. For the most part, the changes considered are those touching on the curriculum and methodology. Some important developments, like the changing relations between schools and parents, the changing roles of governing bodies and the local management of schools are considered only in passing.

A collection of essays on Jorge Luis Borges by his long-time friend and collaborator.

Jorge Luis Borges - Argentine poet, essayist, and short-story writer - is widely considered one of the giants of 20th-century world literature.

Norman Thomas di Giovanni worked alongside Borges for a number of years creating English translations of his work, the only translations personally overseen by Borges himself. In The Lesson of the Master, a memoir and essays, he writes about his time with Borges but also offers us a unique insight on the man and his work.

It is an indispensable volume for Borges readers and his growing legion of students and scholars.

Reflexology has become one of the most popular and accessible alternative health therapies. It is based on the ancient principle that each part of the body has a direct relationship to a point that is massaged on the foot. Reflexology can be used to revitalise energy, reduce stress, and to relax and heal the body. It can bring relief from common problems such as headaches, insomnia, kidney stones, high blood pressure, menstrual cramps and excess weight in a relaxing, comfortable and easy-to-learn way. Contains over 250 easy-to-follow drawings; Provides clear descriptions of the reflex points and basic techniques; Gives a reference list of common ailments and the reflexology techniques to relieve them; Includes special advice for those with stress, sports injuries, the elderly, couples, children, women and those with addiction problems; Offers a comprehensive guide to reflexology, and will be welcomed by everyone who would like to learn how to use their hands for healing

A contemporary collection of stories by one of France s finest writers.

Revered by key literary figures including as Balzac and Merimee, Stendhal is best known for his novels, but his shorter works were just as powerful. In this brand new translation, Susan Ashe brings his greatest Italian stories to the modern reader, whilst staying true to Stendhal s style and brilliance.

The collection includes:

- The Abbess of Castro- Vittoria Accordamboni- The Cenci- Along with accompanying essays by Charles Dickens, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Stendhal himself.

Together, these stories convey Stendhal s love of Italy and admiration for the society s honesty, sincerity, and above all, passion. Roman Tales will reaffirm Stendhal as one of the great French masters of the 19th Century."

This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.

Advance Text Of Speech Given By Norman Thomas, Socialist Candidate For President, At Oberlin Town Hall, Oberlin, Ohio, July 30, 1944.