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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
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imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Although educational theories are presented in a variety of
textbooks and in some discipline-specific handbooks and
encyclopedias, no publication exists which serves as a
comprehensive, consolidated collection of the most influential and
most frequently quoted and consulted theories. There is a need to
place such theories into a single, easily accessible volume. A
unique feature of the Handbook of Educational Theories is the way
in which it conveys the 101 theories presented by 152 authors and
17 editors distributed among its 13 sections. These authors and
editors represent 10 countries, including Argentina, Australia,
Austria, Canada, Dubai (An Emirate of the United Arab Emirates),
England, Norway, Scotland, United States (28 states represented),
and Wales.The organization of the chapters within each section
makes the volume easy to use. It includes understandable reference
tools for researchers and practitioners to use at they seek
theories to guide their research and practice and as they develop
theoretical frameworks. In addition to the traditional theories
presented, the Handbook includes emerging theories for the 21st
Century. Practical examples are presented on the use of these
theories in research from dissertations and published articles.
Section I provides the introduction with a focus on Philosophical
Educational Constructs. The remaining sections include: Learning
Theory, Instructional Theory, Curriculum Theory, Literacy and
Language Acquisition Theory, Counseling Theory, Moral Development
Theory, Classroom Management Theory, Assessment Theory,
Organizational Theory, Leadership and Management Theory, Social
Justice Theory, and Teaching and Education Delivery Theory. Each
section consists of an overview written by the section editor of
the general theoretical concepts addressed by the chapter authors.
Each chapter within the section includes (a) a description of the
theory with goals, assumptions, and aspects particular to the
theory, (b) the original development of and interactions of the
theory, (c) validation of the theory, (d) generalizability of the
theory across cultures, ethnicities, and genders, (e) the use and
application of the theory, (f) critiques of the theory, (g) any
instruments associated with the theory, and (h) two to five
particular studies exemplifying particular theories as individuals
have used them in theoretical framework of dissertations or
published articles. Some theories are presented by the original
theorist(s) or by prominent contributors to the theory. The
Handbook of Educational Theories is intended for graduate students
enrolled in research courses or completing theses and
dissertations. Additionally, professors of all educational
disciplines in the social sciences may be interested in this book.
There is also potential use of the text as administrators,
counselors, and teachers in schools use theory to guide practice.
As more inquiry is being promoted among school leaders, this book
also holds promise for practitioners.
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Hangsaman (Paperback)
Shirley Jackson; Foreword by Francine Prose
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Seventeen-year-old Natalie Waite longs to escape home for college.
Her father is a domineering and egotistical writer who keeps a
tight rein on Natalie and her long-suffering mother. When Natalie
finally does get away, however, college life doesn't bring the
happiness she expected. Little by little, Natalie is no longer
certain of anything--even where reality ends and her dark
imaginings begin. Chilling and suspenseful, "Hangsaman "is loosely
based on the real-life disappearance of a Bennington College
sophomore in 1946.
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The Bird's Nest (Paperback)
Shirley Jackson; Foreword by Kevin Wilson
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Elizabeth is a demure twenty-three-year-old wiling her life away at
a dull museum job, living with her neurotic aunt, and subsisting
off her dead mother's inheritance. When Elizabeth begins to suffer
terrible migraines and backaches, her aunt takes her to the doctor,
then to a psychiatrist. But slowly, and with Jackson's
characteristic chill, we learn that Elizabeth is not just one
girl--but four separate, self-destructive personalities. "The
Bird's Nest," Jackson's third novel, develops hallmarks of the
horror master's most unsettling work: tormented heroines, riveting
familial mysteries, and a disquieting vision inside the human mind.
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The Sundial (Paperback)
Shirley Jackson; Foreword by Victor Lavalle
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Before there was Hill House, there was the Halloran mansion of
Jackson's stunningly creepy fourth novel, "The Sundial." When the
Halloran clan gathers at the family home for a funeral, no one is
surprised when the somewhat peculiar Aunt Fanny wanders off into
the secret garden. But then she returns to report an astonishing
vision of an apocalypse from which only the Hallorans and their
hangers-on will be spared, and the family finds itself engulfed in
growing madness, fear, and violence as they prepare for a terrible
new world.
In a hilariously charming domestic memoir, America's celebrated
master of terror turns to a different kind of fright: raising
children. In her celebrated fiction, Shirley Jackson explored the
darkness lurking beneath the surface of small-town America. But in
Life Among the Savages, she takes on the lighter side of small-town
life. In this witty and warm memoir of her family's life in rural
Vermont, she delightfully exposes a domestic side in cheerful
contrast to her quietly terrifying fiction. With a novelist's gift
for character, an unfailing maternal instinct, and her signature
humor, Jackson turns everyday family experiences into brilliant
adventures.
The best-known of Shirley Jackson's novels and a major inspiration
for writers like Neil Gaiman and Stephen King as well as the hit
Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House is a chilling story of
the power of fear 'Shirley Jackson's stories are among the most
terrifying ever written' Donna Tartt Alone in the world, Eleanor is
delighted to take up Dr Montague's invitation to spend a summer in
the mysterious Hill House. Joining them are Theodora, an artistic
'sensitive', and Luke, heir to the house. But what begins as a
light-hearted experiment is swiftly proven to be a trip into their
darkest nightmares, and an investigation that one of their number
may not survive. Twice filmed as The Haunting, and the inspiration
for a 10-part Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House is a
powerful work of slow-burning psychological horror. 'An amazing
writer ... If you haven't read her you have missed out on something
marvellous' Neil Gaiman 'As nearly perfect a haunted-house tale as
I have ever read' Stephen King 'The world of Shirley Jackson is
eerie and unforgettable' A. M. Homes 'Shirley Jackson is one of
those highly idiosyncratic, inimitable writers...whose work exerts
an enduring spell' Joyce Carol Oates
Pepper Street is a really nice, safe California neighborhood. The
houses are tidy and the lawns are neatly mowed. Of course, the
country club is close by, and lots of pleasant folks live there.
The only problem is they knocked down the wall at the end of the
street to make way for a road to a new housing development. Now,
that's not good--it's just not good at all. Satirically exploring
what happens when a smug suburban neighborhood is breached by
awful, unavoidable truths, " The Road Through the Wall" is the tale
that launched Shirley Jackson's heralded career.
The Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender
chronicles the development, growth, history, impact, and future
direction of race, gender, and class studies from a
multidisciplinary perspective. The research in this subfield has
been wide-ranging, including works in sociology, gender studies,
anthropology, political science, social policy, history, and public
health. As a result, the interdisciplinary nature of race, gender,
and class and its ability to reach a large audience has been part
of its appeal. The Handbook provides clear and informative essays
by experts from a variety of disciplines, addressing the diverse
and broad-based impact of race, gender, and class studies. The
Handbook is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students who are
looking for a basic history, overview of key themes, and future
directions for the study of the intersection of race, class, and
gender. Scholars new to the area will also find the Handbook's
approach useful. The areas covered and the accompanying references
will provide readers with extensive opportunities to engage in
future research in the area.
Part of a new six-volume series of the best in classic horror,
selected by Academy Award-winning director of The Shape of Water
Guillermo del Toro Filmmaker and longtime horror literature fan
Guillermo del Toro serves as the curator for the Penguin Horror
series, a new collection of classic tales and poems by masters of
the genre. Included here are some of del Toro's favorites, from
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Ray Russell's short story
"Sardonicus," considered by Stephen King to be "perhaps the finest
example of the modern Gothic ever written," to Shirley Jackson's
The Haunting of Hill House and stories by Ray Bradbury, Joyce Carol
Oates, Ted Klein, and Robert E. Howard. Featuring original cover
art by Penguin Art Director Paul Buckley, these stunningly creepy
deluxe hardcovers will be perfect additions to the shelves of
horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal aficionados everywhere. The
Haunting of Hill House The classic supernatural thriller by an
author who helped define the genre. First published in 1959,
Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House has been hailed as a
perfect work of unnerving terror. It is the story of four seekers
who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr.
Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a
"haunting;' Theodora, his lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a
friendless, fragile young woman well acquainted with poltergeists;
and Luke, the future heir of Hill House. At first, their stay seems
destined to be merely a spooky encounter with inexplicable
phenomena. But Hill House is gathering its powers-and soon it will
choose one of them to make its own.
The greatest haunted house story ever written, the inspiration for a 10-part Netflix series directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, and Timothy Hutton
First published in 1959, Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House has been hailed as a perfect work of unnerving terror. It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a "haunting"; Theodora, his lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a friendless, fragile young woman well acquainted with poltergeists; and Luke, the future heir of Hill House. At first, their stay seems destined to be merely a spooky encounter with inexplicable phenomena. But Hill House is gathering its powers—and soon it will choose one of them to make its own.
'Her greatest book ... at once whimsical and harrowing, a
miniaturist's charmingly detailed fantasy sketched inside a
mausoleum ... the deeper we sink, the deeper we want to go' Donna
Tartt Living in the Blackwood family home with only her sister
Constance and her Uncle Julian for company, Merricat just wants to
preserve their delicate way of life. But ever since Constance was
acquitted of murdering the rest of the family, the world isn't
leaving the Blackwoods alone. And when Cousin Charles arrives,
armed with overtures of friendship and a desperate need to get into
the safe, Merricat must do everything in her power to protect the
remaining family. With an afterword by Joyce Carol Oates 'The world
of Shirley Jackson is eerie and unforgettable ... She is a true
master' A. M. Homes 'A masterpiece of Gothic suspense' Joyce Carol
Oates 'If you haven't read We Have Always Lived in the Castle ...
you have missed out on something marvellous' Neil Gaiman
The Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender
chronicles the development, growth, history, impact, and future
direction of race, gender, and class studies from a
multidisciplinary perspective. The research in this subfield has
been wide-ranging, including works in sociology, gender studies,
anthropology, political science, social policy, history, and public
health. As a result, the interdisciplinary nature of race, gender,
and class and its ability to reach a large audience has been part
of its appeal. The Handbook provides clear and informative essays
by experts from a variety of disciplines, addressing the diverse
and broad-based impact of race, gender, and class studies. The
Handbook is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students who are
looking for a basic history, overview of key themes, and future
directions for the study of the intersection of race, class, and
gender. Scholars new to the area will also find the Handbook's
approach useful. The areas covered and the accompanying references
will provide readers with extensive opportunities to engage in
future research in the area.
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The Lottery (Hardcover)
Shirley Jackson
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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions
of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest
writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.
Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take
us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England
to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on
the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and
printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile
cloth and stamped with foil. Step into the unsettling world of
Shirley Jackson with a collection of her finest, creepiest short
stories, revealing the queen of American gothic at her mesmerising
best. This selection includes 'The Lottery', Jackson's masterpiece
and one of the most terrifying and iconic stories of the twentieth
century. 'An amazing writer ... If you haven't read her you have
missed out on something marvellous' Neil Gaiman
A darkly funny account of family life from the author of The
Haunting of Hill House and The Lottery 'Sometimes, in my capacity
as a mother, I find myself sitting open-mouthed and terrified
before my own children' As well as being a master of the macabre,
Shirley Jackson was also a pitch-perfect chronicler of everyday
family life. In Life Among the Savages, her caustically funny
account of raising her children in a ramshackle house in Vermont,
she deals with rats in the cellar, misbehaving imaginary friends,
an oblivious husband and ever-encroaching domestic chaos, all
described with wit, warmth and plenty of bite. 'Jackson's family
chronicles have a genuinely subversive aspect ... Read today, her
pieces feel surprisingly modern - mainly because she refuses to
sentimentalize or idealize motherhood' The New York Times Book
Review 'Comic masterpieces, laced with hints of the discontent that
lies beneath' Guardian
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