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As the first cultural history of Palestinian aviation, Palestine in the Air reveals civil aviation's role in the 'question of Palestine' over the past century. International civil aviation has been a powerful tool for the systemic disenfranchisement of Palestinian statehood, connectivity and mobility. Yet, at the same time, Palestinians have creatively appropriated aviation technologies in diverse modes of resistance. They have exploited flight's symbolic values of escape and liberation in their struggle against occupation. Using an interdisciplinary approach that draws on media studies, cultural studies, critical theory, diplomacy and history, Palestine in the Air examines civil aviation's political, social and cultural impact upon the Palestinian quest for sovereignty. The book makes use of an unprecedented range of aviation-related sources spanning histories, images, interviews with Palestinians, research, print and television archives, art, film, literature, poetry and even stand-up comedy. Aviation is presented here as an unconventional weapon of resistance that has gained media exposure and has had the ability to disrupt dominant narratives about Palestine. This includes, most radically, aeroplane hijackings, but also subaltern resistance movements that make use of balloons and kites, or filmmakers and researchers that use commercial drones to reclaim knowledge and agency of their environment.

A Creative Approach to Teaching Science Outdoors is filled with exciting and innovative ways to teach the National Curriculum for primary physics, chemistry and biology from Years 1-6 - all in the great outdoors!This book is jam-packed full of activities and ready-made ideas with a creative edge, like using 'racing leaves' to teach about physics and movement and 'audio trails' to learn about sound waves. The lesson plans are all curriculum-linked and aimed at engaging children and encouraging them to think critically and scientifically. Tried and tested by expert authors, every activity uses materials which can easily be found outside or around the home and is adaptable for every setting - no matter how much or little green space you have!Teaching outdoors has proven benefits for mental health and wellbeing and creates natural links to talking about the environment and climate change in a fun and accessible way. This book is a must-have for teachers looking to inspire their pupils and show children that science is truly everywhere!

Actionable, road-tested approaches to understanding and tackling poverty in schoolsThe stark reality of poverty and disadvantage in our communities is one of the biggest challenges faced by schools today. Schools need better understanding of the broader impact of poverty and disadvantage and what they can do about it - that's where this book comes in. From expert authors working in a deprived area in the north east of England, Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools goes beyond the statistics and - whilst there are no 'silver bullets' - offers practical ways forward. This book is backed by research and is complete with case studies, reflective tasks and next steps from contributors from across the UK and working with all phases. From poverty-proofing the classroom and curriculum to changing whole-school culture and breaking the cycle, this resource speaks to the multiple intersecting crises currently faced by schools including lost learning during the pandemic, the cost of living crisis and increased referrals relating to DV. Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools equips you as a system-leader or educator to understand more deeply, diagnose issues and better address inequalities in your school.

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Based on extensive research and trialing in the classroom, 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Student Personal Development presents practical and inspiring ideas for personal development in your school both across and beyond individual subjects. This book brings together a wealth of good practice and realistic ideas to equip and support personal development leads and their teams. It includes strategies for many vital areas including careers education, mental health and wellbeing, student leadership and social action as well as invaluable advice for PD leads on quality assurance and whole-school approaches. From peer coaching and student-led surgeries to 'drop-down days' and debating academies, 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Student Personal Development has everything you need from easy-to-implement ideas to the overarching strategies to transform your school PD culture.

'A fantastic addition to every bookshelf' - Kathy Brodie, Host and founder of Early Years TV on The Muddy Puddle TeacherThe playful guide to creating an outdoor Key Stage 1 curriculum from the popular Muddy Puddle TeacherBased on the well-loved Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach and following the Three Muddy M's - mother nature, mental health and getting more kids moving - this handbook is jam-packed with simple outdoor activities for every season. As in the popular Early Years guide, there are step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs to demonstrate the activities. Whether you're a forest school enthusiast or just getting started in taking your teaching outside, there are plenty of inspiring ideas to promote children's engagement, effective learning and wellbeing - and save hours of preparation time!Using natural and upcycled materials, the activities in this book span key National Curriculum topics and themes, from muddy maths and literacy to muddy meditation and yoga. From using wellington boots to test materials to using clay grass heads to talk about emotions, every activity is ideal for delivering a fun and practical session while inspiring a love of nature and raising environmental awareness. Perfectly adaptable to all outdoor spaces, this book will transform your teaching practice in an affordable, sustainable way.

A beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide to twisting, weaving and wrapping wire jewellery. In Twisted!, wire artist Nadja Shields encourages you to twist, wrap and weave your way to a treasure trove of stunning jewellery. Featuring 15 step-by-step projects, you can use copper, steel, silver or even gold wire and embellish your pieces with sparkling gems or beads. Before embarking on your first project, discover the techniques used for various weaves, information on tools and materials, details on creating and assembling components, and options for setting gems and beads. After gaining a grasp of the basics, delve into projects ranging from beginner through to advanced, such as simple butterfly earrings, a beaded cuff bracelet and a complex bejewelled pendant. By the time you have completed the last project, you will have all the skills and techniques you need to become a confident and skilled wire artist, from the first twist to the final polish.

A collection of the best places to sail around the world for planners and dreamers. If you could cruise anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Would you head for the cooler climes of Northern Europe, or the tropical heat of the southern hemisphere? With so many wonderful destinations around the world, it is hard to know where to start, but with this book a sailor's dream can become a reality. Highly experienced sailor Vanessa Bird handpicks 25 of the most varied and interesting places to explore. From weekend cruises around the British Isles, and crossing the Atlantic Ocean to island hopping in the Caribbean, or sailing on one of Canada's Great Lakes, this guide gives a useful snapshot of some of the finest cruising grounds from around the world. For each destination, there is practical information on the route and when to go, what to see, the level of skill or qualifications required and important things to consider, such as what type of boat is needed and hazards along the route. Written with sailors of all abilities and preferences in mind, the routes featured cover a wide range of cruising grounds. Illustrated with stunning photography, this guide provides an inspirational glimpse into the places to visit and gives you the information needed to kickstart your adventure.

Wild flower identification may seem extremely challenging to those not familiar with them, but this brilliant photographic guide changes that forever. Packed with superb photography throughout, including stunning portraits and close-ups of key features along with succinct, no-nonsense text, this book will help you to identify any wild flower that you may encounter in Britain and Ireland. This second edition has been revised, updated, and expanded to become a truly comprehensive work, covering all but the most extreme rarities in the British Isles. This book packs a true floral punch. The pages have been designed to ensure that the photographs are reproduced at a sensible size while retaining a readable text. Key features are highlighted in boxes throughout the book, while details of confusion species and look-alikes are given where relevant. Accurate and fully updated colour maps based on the national plant-mapping scheme are provided for each species. In its first edition, this guide set a new standard for photographic flower guides. This new edition expands on that work, and is an essential field reference for anyone interested in our wild flowers.

The definitive guide to making strong, reliable splices in braided rope, using step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to help readers master this important but tricky skill. For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? This is the ultimate guide to this crucial knowledge. Most of the techniques are easy to master - and also fun to do. See why splices are better - and stronger - than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the photographs and steps to find out how to splice efficiently. In this fully updated second edition, you will learn how to: - Select ropes in the materials that best suit your on-board requirements- Customise your ropes to make your setup easier and safer- Optimise your deck layout and save weight on board- Taper your sheets for ease of handling>While a knot can reduce the strength of a rope by as much as 50%, a well-spliced rope loses only 5-10%. The techniques, insights and suggestions within these pages will be invaluable to all boaters, whether recreational or commercial. This refreshed new edition has been updated to take in to account developments in fibre technology and includes new splicing techniques and updated photography.

A revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Nordic Walking with up-to-date contents. Nordic walking - a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone - is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide. Here at last is a clear, simple guide to help you understand everything you need to know about Nordic walking whether you are a beginner, a more experienced Nordic walking enthusiast or a health and fitness professional. The Complete Guide to Nordic Walking expels all the myths and simply provides advice and information on how to Nordic walk, who with, where and most importantly why. Organised into clear sections to help you to find exactly what you are looking for quickly, the guide is packed with tips, case studies, research, exercise plans and equipment advice. It is the complete manual for Nordic walkers of all levels. The book is endorsed by Nordic Walking UK and has contributions from worldwide experts including Martin Christie, Tom Rutlin, Jose Manual Fernandez Molina and Fabio Moretti. This revised second edition includes: information about the latest equipment and techniques, new photographs and case studies, updates on the worldwide scene of Nordic walking, the latest research into the benefits, and updated information about the professional use of Nordic walking.

Taking an innovative and critical look at the ways in which digital data and algorithms are changing the face of higher education in multiple ways, this open access book examines their impact at both the macro scale of universities and systems worldwide, but also at the more subtle level of effects on academics and students. In doing so, it focuses on the day-to-day life of the university, examining how the digital is changing the way that we communicate, learn, and create new knowledge.As well as exploring the role of 'big data' and learning analytics, drawing on a cutting-edge set of critical approaches, the book also focuses on areas of academic life not normally considered to be part of datafication. The physical structures of surveillance on campus, for example, and the ways in which systems of 'quality' in research and teaching can morph into regimes of surveillance and algorithmic discipline, with far-reaching effects on marginalised groups, academic subjectivities, textual practices, and what counts as legitimate knowledge. Taking an interdisciplinary and international perspective, the volume interweaves insights from contemporary Applied Linguistics with posthuman perspectives on semiotics and textual practices, New Materialism, Science and Technology Studies, Information Science, and Human Geography. Its wide-ranging analysis generates fresh, critical new insights into the nature of communication, semiosis, textual practices, subjectivities and knowledge practices at this dynamic and fast-moving juncture in the history and development of higher education worldwide, providing a much-needed critical commentary, and set of provocative agendas for anyone interested in the university in the 'algorithmic age'.The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by University College London, UK.

This study offers an analysis of Qatar's foreign policy since its independence from Britain in 1971.Locked between two vying powers, Iran and Saudi Arabia, and lacking the traditional elements of influence in the regional and international state system such as land, human capital, and advanced industry, Qatar nevertheless wields a disproportionately large amount of regional influence with an assertive foreign policy approach. Here, Marwan Kabalan highlights the strategies pursued by the ruling Qatari elite, especially during the last two decades, and delves into the methods Qatar has used to deal with the structural challenges to its foreign policy. These strategies include financially leveraging its access to crucial resources, such as natural gas, and its manipulation of existing regional frictions. The book also addresses Qatar's soft power influence - positioning itself as an alternative cultural and intellectual hub in the Arab world, enabling it to take a leading role, particularly as a mediator, in the region. By highlighting Qatar's foreign policy strategies and outcomes, Kabalan illustrates how the Qatari case challenges key assumptions of international relations theory which assumes that wealthy small powers tend to pursue passive foreign policies, and that structural forces minimize the role of ruling elites in foreign policymaking.

Sariyah is determined not to let her missing friend become just another statistic, one of many vanished Black girls. But despite her talent for ESP, Sariyah is struggling, even when the clues point surprisingly close to home. When Sariyah's birthday celebrations at a music festival turn sour with the disappearance of one of her friends, she knows she can't rely on the police to find her. The authorities are no more help than they were when her friend's twin sister, another young woman of colour, went missing five years earlier. Sariyah feels guilty that her uncanny ability to predict people's needs didn't help to keep her friends safe. She is determined to find out what's happened to Deja. But the more she cracks the clues leading to her, the closer she gets to home ...A brilliantly page-turning thriller with an unusual psychological twist, which fans of One of Us is Lying and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will love.

What the years have buried, is about to be exposed... On the Scottish coast, lies the gloomy fortress of Gallondean. Local legend has it that if the heirs to the house hear the howling of a spectral hound nearby, their death will quickly follow. The current owner of the house is Jacob Beresford who, up until the unexpected death of his father, had never set foot within its crumbling walls. Jacob, already haunted by his own demons, has no need of more ghosts, but as the First World War staggers through its last terrible months and he uncovers unsettling details of his new home's past, the shadows seem to be growing around him. Then he meets Esther, a young volunteer nurse, and one of her patients, who was wounded in mysterious circumstances, and their lives come to intersect in horrifying and unexpected ways. Danger stalks the woods and coast around them, but it soon becomes clear that the gravest threats are within.... Both unsettling and evocative, deeply atmospheric and brilliantly engaging The Unrecovered is an unforgettable historical debut inspired by a real life legend and marks the arrival of an outstanding new talent.