Auteur: Peter Gray

With the rapid globalization of higher education as well as related changes in social, political, economic, and other conditions over the last 25 years there have been ever increasing expectations fo …

Leading historians explore the multiple dimensions of the Irish lord lieutenancy as an institution – political, social and cultural. Das E-Book The Irish Lord Lieutenancy c 1541-1922 wird angeboten v …

​This book examines the implementation of inquiry-based approaches in science teaching and learning. It explores the ways that those approaches could be promoted across various contexts in Europe thr …

The social contexts in which children develop have transformed over recent decades, but also over millennia. Modern parenting practices have diverged greatly from ancestral practices, which included …

Difficult pupil behaviour presents a number of issues for teachers, parents, other pupils as well as for children themselves. Inevitably it raises a number of emotions and challenges people’s sense o …

Difficult pupil behaviour presents a number of issues for teachers, parents, other pupils as well as for children themselves. Inevitably it raises a number of emotions and challenges people’s sense o …

Difficult pupil behaviour presents a number of issues for teachers, parents, other pupils as well as for children themselves. Inevitably it raises a number of emotions and challenges people’s sense o …

he 20th century saw air power transformed from novelists » fantasy into stark reality. From string and canvas to precision weaponry and stealth, air power has progressed to become not only the weapon …

he 20th century saw air power transformed from novelists » fantasy into stark reality. From string and canvas to precision weaponry and stealth, air power has progressed to become not only the weapon …

Difficult pupil behaviour can reflect and exacerbate stresses within a school, increasing the potential for conflicts among teachers, parents and support staff. The need to acknowledge and overcome t …

Difficult pupil behaviour can reflect and exacerbate stresses within a school, increasing the potential for conflicts among teachers, parents and support staff. The need to acknowledge and overcome t …

Using the right phrase at the right moment can make all the difference! It can generate real interest in you, provoke more questions, and show an interviewer that you are the right person for the job …

Education has become synonymous with schooling, but it doesn’t have to be. As schooling becomes increasingly standardized and test driven, occupying more of childhood than ever before, parents and ed …

Fascinating, endearing and endlessly varied, animals make inspirational subject matter for artists. In Drawing Animals, author and illustrator Peter Gray guides you through the stages of capturing an …

Graceful, beautiful and subtle, flowers are among the most delightful of subjects for artists to draw. This fresh, accessible book is aimed at those who want to translate their love of the natural wo …

This professional guide to creating convincing artworks of family members, with step-by-step instruction throughout, is ideal for those starting out in portraiture. With extensive instruction on the …

If you have always wanted to excel at drawing, then The Complete Guide to Drawing & Illustration is for you. All you need is a pencil, a bit of blank paper and the expert guidance you will find withi …

Over 70 picture puzzles to tease and test your language skills. Each full-colour artwork is accompanied by an intriguing definition to help put you on the right track. If you prefer to rely just on y …

Education has become synonymous with schooling, but it doesn’t have to be. As schooling becomes increasingly standardized and test driven, occupying more of childhood than ever before, parents and ed …

Air Warfare provides an introduction to the subject »s theory, history and practice. As well as delivering an up to date look at the strategy, and historiography of air power, Peter Gray explores the …

This incredible book will teach young artists how to draw anything and everything, from astronauts to zebras… from robots to sports cars… and from fairies to dinosaurs! Perfect for budding artist …

This wonderful full-color drawing book is a treasure trove for anyone who loves fairies. Abound in story books and animation, their delicate form, fluttering wings and magical powers are a source of …

Theory is one thing; empirical evidence is another. Is it true that children can educate themselves well, without coercion or coaxing, when provided with a supportive environment and plenty of o …

Children who grow up in a literate and numerate environment do not need to be taught how to read or how to use numbers to calculate. They pick these skills up in the course of their everyday liv …

Children come into the world biologically designed to educate themselves. Their natural curiosity, playfulness, sociability, willfulness, adventurousness, tendency to look ahead, and desire to d …

Children, like all human beings, crave freedom, but they are not free in school. Schools operate by methods of coercion (a ‘request’ in school is really an order), enforced with reward, punishment, a …

IB Prepared resources are developed directly with the IB to provide the most up-to-date, authentic and authoritative guidance on DP assessment. IB Prepared: Mathematics applications and interpretatio …

Master the art of drawing unicorns and other mystical creatures in this wonderful full-color reference guide. Renowned artist Peter Gray takes readers through step-by-step drawing projects to create …

This bumper drawing guide is perfect for artists looking to improve their skills. Whether you want to achieve a likeness of a human subject, frame a landscape to best effect or draw an animal that wo …

Calling all young artists! This is your complete step-by-step guide to drawing the animal kingdom! From lions to butterflies and horses to dolphins, this book will give you the skills and the knowled …

Drawing is an ever-popular and rewarding way of recording the world as we see it, but it can also be more than that: it can express feelings and attitudes, it can shock, intrigue, or tell a story.Goi …

Performance reviews, minus the dread. Nobody likes performance appraisals. To make the most of them, though, managers and supervisors can take advantage of this guide, complete with the phrases and w …

Manga animals will come to life, as readers follow step-by-step instructions in this compelling volume. The book is packed with tips on perspective, proportion, and how to create a dynamic finished d …

Readers will be introduced to drawing female figures in action poses in this easy-to-follow instructional volume. They will learn about perspective, how to draw hands in different styles, and how to …

No Manga story would be complete without heroes and villains. This book will explain how to draw different facial expressions to make each Manga character unique. It will also lead readers to complet …

In this volume, readers will learn how to draw male action figures. They will learn about proportion and how to make their character look imposing. They will also learn how to draw poses that look dy …

In this exciting volume, students will learn how to draw Manga monsters. Students will get real information to build their artistic skills, while they are thrilled by these imaginary creatures. This …

Anyone who likes Manga will want to learn how to draw these cool automatons. While learning to draw robots, through carefully constructed drawings and corresponding instructions, readers will also le …

Using the step-by-step instructions featured in the informative guide, young artists will learn to draw their favorite animals. Accessible language explains to readers how to turn shapes and lines in …

With their complex movements and facial expressions, people are at once incredibly familiar and yet difficult to capture on paper. Young artists will be introduced to the important artistic skill of …

The imagination is the limit in this informative volume that introduces readers to the essential techniques needed to create their favorite fantasy figures. Step-by-step instructions using accessible …

For young artists with a need for speed, this fun-filled volume breaks car, trucks, and trains down into shapes and lines allowing readers to draw their favorite vehicle. Using different colors, mate …

Whether it’s their enormous size or their complete dominance of the planet for millions of years, few things fascinate children more than dinosaurs. The easy-to-follow steps and exceptional illustrat …

Whether they picture a three-eyed purple behemoth or a creepy creature with horns, this exciting book guides readers through creating their ideal gruesome monster. Using the different materials and d …

If you have always wanted to excel at drawing, then The Complete Guide to Drawing & Illustration is for you. All you need is a pencil, a bit of blank paper and the expert guidance you will find withi …

This comprehensive guide to simple, effective drawing techniques encourages the reader to focus on expression and style to achieve artistic ‘truth’. Rather than copying every element of a subject, th …

If you have always wanted to excel at drawing, then The Essential Book of Drawing & Illustration is for you. All you need is a pencil, a blank piece of paper and the expert guidance you will find in …

Featuring a wealth of content, this Course Book has been developed in cooperation with the IB to provide the most comprehensive support for the 2019 DP Mathematics: applications and interpretation SL …

Featuring a wealth of content, this Course Book has been developed in cooperation with the IB to provide the most comprehensive support for the 2019 DP Mathematics: applications and interpretation SL …

This is the most wide-ranging series of essays ever published on the Great Irish Famine, and will prove of lasting interest to the general reader. Leading historians, economists and geographers – fro …

This gorgeously photographed book offers a window into the finest courses in the UK and Ireland, with relatable tips and amusing commentary for the average golfer. Most golfers only dream of playing …

This gorgeously photographed book offers a window into the finest courses in the UK and Ireland, with relatable tips and amusing commentary for the average golfer. Most golfers only dream of playing …

This book is about Fred Bear and his magical and fantastical friends. Fred is a rather rotund and well-loved teddy bear with a torn ear, only one eye but very little fur. His friends include a ghost …

Investigates the dynamic relationship between experiences of profound social and cultural disruption, and human memory. Critical comparisons are made across a wide variety of catastrophic experiences …