Education in North America is a comprehensive critical reference guide to the main educational themes in Canada and the United States, from their historical roots to the present time. Bringing a global awareness to the discussion of key contemporary issues and recent reforms in North American education, this volume highlights the similarities and the differences in the development of educational provisions in both countries. Including a comparative introduction to the challenges facing education in the countries in light of political and social changes, this is an essential reference for researchers, scholars, international agencies and policy-makers at all levels.

Spelt is a wonder grain. Its deep, nutty flavour and amazing versatility make it a storecupboard essential, not to mention the health benefits. With a broader spectrum of nutrients than modern wheat, it is also easier to digest, lower GI and is known to aid the prevention and treatment of various ailments and conditions. The spelt revival is being championed by Roger Saul, the UK's trusted expert, who grows organic spelt on his farm, Sharpham Park in Somerset. For Roger, spelt is a passion, and he has spent years experimenting. The welcome result is this definitive collection of delicious, wholesome recipes with spelt at their heart. From loaves and cakes full of flavour, to crisp, crumbly pastries, tarts and biscuits, spelt opens up a whole new world of baking possibilities. Try one of the wonderful breads, such as Walnut and Stilton Bread, a hearty dinner such as Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Speltotto, or the sweet indulgence of the Summer Raspberry Cake and join the ranks of people choosing this go-to grain.

"Despite Canada's claim to be a gender equitable nation, militarism continues to function in ways that protect inequality." -from the Introduction Little has been done to examine, critique, and challenge the ways ingrained societal ideas of militarism and gender influence lifelong learning patterns and practices of Canadians. Editor Nancy Taber and ten other contributors explore reasons why Canadian educators should be concerned with how learning, militarism, and gender intersect. Readers may be surprised to discover how this reaches beyond the classroom into the everyday lessons, attitudes, and habits that all Canadians are taught, often without question. Pushing the boundaries of education theory, research, and practice, this book will be of particular interest to feminist, adult, and teacher educators and to scholars and students of education, the military, and women's and gender studies. Contributors: Mark Anthony Castrodale, Gillian L. Fournier, Andrew Haddow, Cindy L. Hanson, Laura Lane, Jamie Magnusson, Robert C. Mizzi, Shahrzad Mojab, Snezana Ratkovic, Roger Saul, Nancy Taber.

Education in North America is a concise and thorough reference guide to the main themes in American and Canadian education from their historical roots to the present time. The book brings a global awareness to the discussion of local issues in North American education and sheds light on the similar and different ways that Canada and the United States have moved in light of political and social changes. Scholarly contributions made by active researchers from the region provide an overview of each country's education system, the way in which it arose, and its current state of affairs.