Vocational education is an interface between practical and theoretical knowledge involving both work-related general knowledge and practical knowledge generated at work. The contributions cover many features of VET (Vocational Education and Training) in a global world. Part one examines VET's work-relatedness as education marked by social or group (rather than individual) dynamics, and is inductive and practice-oriented. The second part of this volume critically examines features of vocational education policy that are central to a number of present-day global social and economic concerns in light of changes in apprenticeship policies, information technology, structural adjustment, crises in youth culture, and shifting regional political and economic agendas. Global VET concerns are presented from national conditions of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA.

A pocket-sized book filled with inspirational religious thoughts on the theme of peace, joy and hope. There are some days in our lives that we never want to forget - they're full of good memories, happiness and laughter. But there are also days that we struggle to remember, and a few that we wish didn't happen at all. Yet it is God's desire that we live life abundantly, but how can we do this? In God's Little Book of Life, words of uplifting encouragement are always at hand to bring renewed inspiration and vigour to our daily lives. Filled with comforting Bible verses, spiritual thoughts and reflective journal pages, open this little book and you'll find ways that will enable you to experience a life worth living. "The future is today. Live for today, enjoy today - it comes but only once."

God's Little Book of Peace offers an inspiring collection of calm-inducing truths on which to call when peace seems far from our hearts. 'Remember, yesterday is gone and tomorrow is unborn; all you have is today. Live one peaceful day at a time.' Amid all the worries and stress of everyday life and the problems of the world, we feel the need to reach outside ourselves in order to find lasting peace and strength. Harmony among nations and between people struck by terror and disaster is often hard to come by. Yet in the midst of turmoil, peace can still be achieved. It is possible to live in a world which cries out for peace, yet still to find it in our hearts. Such an experience only comes from knowing God. This small volume is designed to provide you with insightful words to help you discover true peace for yourself. Open this inspirational little book at any page, and restore your sense of peace and calm. Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for further reading and encouragement.

Calm for your Soul: 365 Days of Spiritual Tranquillity is a collection of spiritual and inspiring writing providing hope and comfort for every single day of the year. Each page begins with a statement followed by an encouraging thought. Relevant scriptural passages are included for readers who desire a deeper time of reflection. In this non-intrusive and thoughtful volume, Richard Daly, the successful author of the God’s Little Book series , creates a great resource for creating mental and emotional strength for each day. Begin your journey at any point of the year, with words that will support your meditation and resonate deeply as part of your personal growth journey.

God’s Little Book of Comfort brings reassurance and encouragement for those dark and difficult times ‘God is the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.’ The world is filled with people carrying heavy sorrows. With such burdens, it’s not easy o find any peace, let along real comfort. This charming gift book features inspiring thoughts and quotes, with background illustrations and references to relevant Bible passages for further reading and encouragement. Quotes are from a variety of sources and include contributions from Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King.

A new edition especially for Easter in this best-selling series of gift books

‘Jesus came to let you know that the penalty of sin has been removed and its power is broken. In God’s eyes, you’re loved and accepted!’

At times, life can be filled with upheaval, challenges, grief and fear. Easter signals a time for new beginnings, for a fresh take on life, and a joyful, positive outlook.

Open this inspirational little book at any page, and discover anew the hope and joy of the Resurrection.

Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for further reading and encouragement.

God’s Little Book of Easter, with its collection of inspiring, thought-provoking truths, offers comfort and assurance, and will bring you hope and renewed strength as you journey in the various pathways of life.

‘If God is willing to pardon your mistakes and even bury them, isn’t it time you stopped beating yourself up? Receive his grace and move on!’

God's Little Book of Calm restores peace to our minds and brings spiritual refreshment to our hearts. 'It is not work that wears us out, but sadness, anxiety and worry. To God all your griefs are worthy of consideration.' Most of us need something to counteract the stress we feel But how do we find lasting peace and strength amid all the pressures we face? This wonderful collection of timeless truths and promises enable us to face the challenges ahead. Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for further reading and encouragement. Full of spiritual gems, this book will prove its value time and again whenever life gets too much. 'Talking to someone about your problems or fears reduces the pain by 50%, so when everyone else fails God simply says, "Come to me." '

With God's Little Book of Hope, words of refreshment and encouragement are always at hand, and they will bring renewed inspiration and vigour to our daily lives. 'What a caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.' When times are hard we struggle to find purpose and meaning, and we need reassurance. This is when hope is most valuable, yet can seem so hard to find. There are people dying with no hope and, perhaps even worse, people living with no hope ... and yet in the midst of such a seemingly dark and gloomy outlook, there is a ray of light. We can experience life and be optimistic of a bright future and a hopeful tomorrow. It is God's desire that we live life abundantly, but how can we do this? Open this little book at any page, and the answers will be provided, enabling you to experience a life worth living.

A new edition especially for Advent and Christmas in this best-selling series of gift books God's Little Book of Christmas brings the childlike spirit of the season back into your heart, amid all the busyness. 'Christmas is a bridge - use it to restore lost relationships, renew failing ones and cross over to make new ones.' As children we look forward to Christmas as a time of great excitement, but, as adults, the frenetic preparations can overwhelm us, distracting us from the joy of the season. For many this is one of the most wonderful times of the year. While today, unfortunately, Christmas has become overly commercialised, the real reason for the season will always remain. Christ is the saviour of the world. He left the adoration and praise of his angels to receive insult and rejection from his own created. He suffered and died so that we can have life. Why did He do all this? To save a dying world from the consequences of sin, to give us hope and an eternal future. Christ came because He loves us. Christmas is really about acknowledging what Christ has done, giving thanks that he came and looking forward to a time when he will return so that one day we can all share in his heavenly riches.

God's Little Book of Love celebrates the wonder of love and inspires us to look at each other with love. 'There is no fear in love; perfect love casts out fear.' Love. The very word has inspired thousands of songs, poems, speeches and stories, and we remember the feeling of warmth and excitement when we first fell in love. Each of us has the seeds of love that can be cultivated to grow and spread out to each other. Anyone can make a difference, even if it is with just one person at a time. This small volume is designed to provide a few ideas and thoughts to help you make a positive difference in somebody's life. 'One principle ought to give you courage - that is the principle that no evil lasts for ever, nor indeed for very long.' 'What lies behind us and what lies before us are but small matters compared to what lies within us.'

A history of how Norway and Sweden became the envy of the modern world This is the history of how two countries on the northern edge of Europe built societies in the twentieth century that became objects of inspiration and envy around the world. Francis Sejersted, one of Scandinavia's leading historians, tells how Norway and Sweden achieved a rare feat by realizing grand visions of societies that combine stability, prosperity, and social welfare. It is a history that holds many valuable lessons today, at a time of renewed interest in the Scandinavian model. The book tells the story of social democracy from the separation of Norway and Sweden in 1905 through the end of the century, tracing its development from revolutionary beginnings through postwar triumph, as it became a hegemonic social order that left its stamp on every sector of society, the economy, welfare, culture, education, and family. The book also tells how in the 1980s, partly in reaction to the strong state, a freedom and rights revolution led to a partial erosion of social democracy. Yet despite the fracturing of consensus and the many economic and social challenges facing Norway and Sweden today, the achievement of their welfare states remains largely intact.

This is the history of how two countries on the northern edge of Europe built societies in the twentieth century that became objects of inspiration and envy around the world. Francis Sejersted, one of Scandinavia's leading historians, tells how Norway and Sweden achieved a rare feat by realizing grand visions of societies that combine stability, prosperity, and social welfare. It is a history that holds many valuable lessons today, at a time of renewed interest in the Scandinavian model.

The book tells the story of social democracy from the separation of Norway and Sweden in 1905 through the end of the century, tracing its development from revolutionary beginnings through postwar triumph, as it became a hegemonic social order that left its stamp on every sector of society, the economy, welfare, culture, education, and family. The book also tells how in the 1980s, partly in reaction to the strong state, a freedom and rights revolution led to a partial erosion of social democracy. Yet despite the fracturing of consensus and the many economic and social challenges facing Norway and Sweden today, the achievement of their welfare states remains largely intact.

Hunting and gathering is humanity's first and most successful adaptation. Until 12,000 years ago, all humanity lived this way. Surprisingly, in an increasingly urbanized and technological world dozens of hunting and gathering societies have persisted and thrive worldwide, resilient in the face of change, their ancient ways now combined with the trappings of modernity. The Encyclopedia is divided into three parts. The first contains case studies, by leading experts, of over fifty hunting and gathering peoples, in seven major world regions. There is a general introduction and an archaeological overview for each region. Part II contains thematic essays on prehistory, social life, gender, music and art, health, religion, and indigenous knowledge. The final part surveys the complex histories of hunter-gatherers' encounters with colonialism and the state, and their ongoing struggles for dignity and human rights as part of the worldwide movement of indigenous peoples.

For the Gitksan and Witsuwit'en peoples of northwest British Columbia, the land is invested with meaning that goes beyond simple notions of property or sustenance. Considered both a food box and a storage box of history and wealth, the land plays a central role in their culture, survival, history, and identity. In Our Box Was Full, Richard Daly explores the centrality of this notion in the determination of Aboriginal rights with particular reference to the landmark Delgamuukw case that occupied the British Columbia courts from 1987 to 1997. Called as an expert witness for the Aboriginal plaintiffs, Daly, an anthropologist, was charged with helping the Gitksan and Witsutwit'en to "prove they existed," and to make the case for Aboriginal self-governance. In order to do this, Daly spent several years documenting their institutions, system of production and exchange, dispute settlement, and proprietorship before Pax Britannica and colonization. His conclusions, which were originally rejected by Justice MacEachern, were that the plaintiffs continue to live out their rich and complex heritage today albeit under very different conditions from those of either the pre-contact or fur trade eras. Our Box Was Full provides fascinating insight into the Delgamuukw case and sheds much-needed light on the role of anthropology in Aboriginal rights litigation. A rich, compassionate, and original ethnographic study, the book situates the plaintiff peoples within the field of forager studies, and emphasizes the kinship and gift exchange features that pervade these societies even today. It will find an eager audience among scholars and students of anthropology, Native studies, law, and history.