Bøker av Fred Sedgwick

Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is short for. It is also a guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words.

A guide for those who are interested in a career in teaching but not sure where to start. It takes readers through various stages of choosing a course, preparing for training and completing the course itself.

Offers primary school teachers tips and suggestions that help their pupils to develop thinking skills.

Contains one hundred ideas for assemblies in the primary school suitable for ages 5 to 11. Containing some religious and some secular assemblies, the former contain stories from many religious traditions. Each assembly carries an element of surprise, a story or a poem and an element of prayer or reflection.

Features lists ranging from the practical, such as preparing for an interview, organising your classroom and dealing with difficulties, to the fun, such as how the children perceive you and what not to wear.

Many people want to write poetry, yet while it is not difficult to write poetry badly, it is harder to write it well. With examples from successful poets, this guide explains how the creative process works, from the initial impulse to write through to crafted and expressive poetry at the end.