Most Popular Books by Ian Roberts

The demand for information about effective special education programs in public and private educational institutions continues to grow. There is an increase in the alarming statistics surrounding the impact of the negative effects that failing special education programs; particularly those that are focused on placing students in exclusion and self- contained environments. Prisoners or Presidents: ?How and Why Inclusion Determines The Future of Students With Special Needs? offers a comprehensive discussion of special education and inclusion. This book provides insight into the wonderful things that can happen to students when the two are merged. This book is written for every educator, parent, policy maker and child who has or has ever had a special need. In addition, this book provides a comprehensive overview about the history of special education, legislation, policy, and practices from the 1800?s to Contemporary America.

A thorough introduction to formal syntactic typology by a leader in the field, Comparing Syntax systematically covers syntactic variation across languages. The textbook covers word-order parameters, null subjects, polysynthesis, verb-movement, ergativity, interrogatives and negation within a comparative framework, ensuring that readers are able to engage with the key topics in the most up-to-date primary research literature. The comprehensive glossary, end-of-chapter exercises and annotated further reading lists allow readers to consolidate and extend their knowledge as they progress through the book. A self-contained work ideal for intermediate and advanced-level students, Comparing Syntax also builds on the author''s Beginning Syntax and Continuing Syntax.

A logical and clear exposition of hierarchy and locality by a leading figure in the field, Continuing Syntax takes students from an introductory level of syntactic theory to an understanding of cutting-edge research in the field. A comprehensive range of topics is covered, including configurationality, head-movement, clause structure, nominal structure, subjacency, barriers and phases, ensuring that students have a thorough understanding of all the main components of contemporary theory. The many example sentences, extensive glossary, end-of-chapter exercises and annotated further reading lists allow readers to embed and extend their knowledge as they progress through the book. A self-contained work ideal for intermediate-level students, this volume also builds on the author''s Beginning Syntax, and lays the foundation for a third volume, Comparing Syntax, which introduces formal syntactic typology.

Droving has been hugely important in shaping farming practice across Northumberland for 1,000 years or more. The necessity of transporting sheep and cattle has changed the landscape, developed the roads and buildings, and at one time, animals would be herded from as far a field as Scotland and Ireland. Today the scene is very different but the legacy of the drovers can still be seen and enjoyed all over the region. Local archaeologists Ian Roberts, Alan Rushworth, and Richard Calrton have been determined to preserve this history on behalf of the Northumberland National Park Authority. Following the development of droving in Northumberland from prehistoric times, through Middle Ages, the eighteenth century and right up to date, they offer the definitive history of this significant activity.

This closely woven Chinese, Irish and Australian story begins in Canton during the Opium Wars and expands in the Australian Gold Rush of the 19th century. The Chinese miners are entwined in adversity with the rural Irish poor and notorious Kelly Gang.

''This doorway is not merely a gateway made of wood - it leads to the wood itself - it is the forest ...'' Ravenna Friere is gone, yet anomalies in time are not; nor are the forces wishing to exploit them. With Dr Eve Wells struggling to process the loss of the enigmatic time traveller who turned her world upside down, we delve back into three more reality shifting stories from the casebook of Ravenna''s unpublished adventures. Facing her own personal troubles, curator Polly Nightingale finds herself drawn to the desert war of 1943 to face her biggest test yet in The Sands of Time. While in medieval Norway - along with Viking age expert Gunn-Rita Annasdotir - the time travellers face the terrifying truth behind the werewolf legend in The Wolf''s Head. Ravenna''s time travelling legacy has not gone without attracting unwanted attention however, and as Eve finds herself drawn to ancient Greece, embroiled in the Minoan legend of The Minotaur, a shadowy agency begins to show its hand. So Join Eve and Polly as they face adversaries both old and new ... and more of Ravenna''s dark backstory is revealed.

A fascinating and comprehensive exploration of GermanyPerfect for everyone from general readers to students to recreational or business travelers, the Teach Yourself World Cultures series explores language, history, art, politics, economics, cuisine, and much more. Each book in the series lists useful addresses, websites, and points of interest. Mixing historical information with travel tips, Teach Yourself World Cultures books are both educational and entertaining.Teach Yourself World Cultures: Germany provides: A balanced and comprehensive overview of the nation--from geography to political history to the workplace environment of today Valuable information on the people and their customs Practical vocabulary and language tips for the traveler Recipes for common dishes of the region

Ideal for classroom or independent study, this revision workbook is the smart choice for studying on the foundation tier for Edexcel GCSE science.

Jack Welch was named "Manager of the Century" by Fortune magazine partly because under his leadership, GE stock went up 4,000 percent. Welch, a ruthless believer in productivity, subscribed to the idea of "hiring the best and firing the rest." Welch was undeniably successful, so arguing with his approach requires a clear paradigm shift, and that''s exactly what this book is about - an approach diametrically opposed to the idea of "firing the rest." Our first argument against "firing the rest" is philosophical and, perhaps, idealistic. A relentless and unforgiving focus on productivity promotes a culture of fear - an environment in which employees are more likely to compete against each other than collaborate. We believe this kind of environment is not the most conducive to growth and development, and we also know most people simply don''t enjoy working under such conditions. And our second argument is plain and practical. Most organizations just cannot afford to "hire the best and fire the rest."Employers of choice may fire the bottom 10 percent of their managers every year, just like GE did under Welch. And they may also hire among the top 10 percent of each graduating class as they replenish their management pool. But unless you''re an employer of choice, your hiring and firing options are likely much more limited. Often you must choose among candidates with varying levels of skill, talent, or passion; only rarely do you find a strong balance of all three attributes. And when it comes to firing, most companies would do well to reserve that most extreme of measures for the most extreme of circumstances. Luckily, most do.So, how an educator with a record of success in public school turnarounds and a chemical engineer with years of management and consulting experience suddenly find themselves advocating for a new approach to leadership. One of us started out as an "at-risk youth," one of those kids who was always in trouble, and he ended up competing in the Olympic games -thanks to a principal who was willing to give him a second chance. And one of us, with nothing but tough leadership as examples, spent years as a hard-nosed manager leading the way she''d always been led, until graduate work in adult learning taught her that people need more than force, facts, or fear to change their behavior - they need relationship and multiple opportunities to get it right.We have come together to collaborate on this project because our very different experiences have led us to a common belief. Our professional paths have converged at the realization that most managers, like most educators, must build success with what they have. And in order to build success with what they have, they must take the time to understand, nurture, and develop talent. While precise evaluation and decisive action may be the tools of an effective manager under the Welch model - a manager who may "fire the rest" - empathy and compassion are the quintessential tools of managers and educators. Working, like we do, in urban education or community health, empathy and compassion are simply a must. Not only does work in these fields require a high degree of emotional intelligence, but also these sectors in general draw from a talent pool in which passion is much more abundant than training. This kind of work attracts workers inspired by the mission and the vision of their organizations, workers who are typically highly empathetic themselves, and workers who are neither motivated nor helped by unyielding standards. Leading these kinds of organizations requires an empathetic approach - an approach that both recognizes employees as resources worth developing and empowers them to treat and lead others empathetically as well.This book is for those leaders who need to make the most of the people they have by using evaluation as an information-gathering mechanism to guide growth and development.

"''Legends?'' Her heart missed a beat, the lights completely forgotten. A dark shape was moving with surprising swiftness across the black surface of the loch, its V-like wake clearly visible in the gloom."The Loch Ness Monster - timeless legend, enduring hoax, or troubling chronological anomaly?Drawn back to the 1930''s by enigmatic time-traveller Ravenna Friere, palaeontologist Eve Wells and curator Polly Nightingale find themselves on the trail of one of Britain''s most enduring legends. But as they risk discovery diving into the murky depths of Loch Ness, only time will tell if they can ensure the monster becomes nothing but a myth for all time.A thrilling welcome to the eclectic time travelling world of Ian Roberts. #TheWardrobeDoor

With the end of America''s wars in the Middle East, charismatic expat James Reso returns home to a deeply polarized country. Detesting President Dennis Ward''s cynical authoritarianism, James and his friends create the political party Nos Populus: "We The People." Using mass protests and audacious theatrics, Nos Populus becomes the de facto opposition to the Wardists, while James rockets to celebrity. But when a protest ends horrifically, a depressed and frustrated James becomes easy prey for his own party''s most extreme elements. And after unleashing his seething obsessions about Ward, it may become a matter of ''when,'' rather than ''if,'' James'' long threadbare sanity finally surrenders.NOS POPULUS is a unique blend of political satire and psychological thriller about good intentions gone very awry.

A defence of the parametric approach to linguistic variation, set within the framework of the Minimalist Program.

Radical empathy manifests itself when you recognize that you do not have to go to happy hour or drink coffee with someone in order to understand their point of view and work with them. In fact, some of the most productive leaders focus less on social goals and understand that there will be variances in lived experiences but we must still be willing to work with people and help to leverage their unique perspectives in order to achieve better outcomes in schools.