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    The Bear: Culture, Nature, Heritage

    Investigations into the cultural significance of that most familiar and charismatic group of animals, bears.

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    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Ian Fleming

    Meet the Pott family. After making their fortune inventing whistling sweets the family buys a new car - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. But Chitty is no ordinary car and the…

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    Independent Thinking

    Ian Gilbert

    Think for yourself - before someone does it for you.

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    There is Another Way: The second big book of Independent Thinking

    We are living at a time when loud voices from inside and outside the profession are telling teachers and school leaders ‘this’ is the way education should be done. This…

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    The Big Book of Independent Thinking: Do things no one does or do things everyone does in a way no one does

    In 1992 Ian Gilbert, author of the highly acclaimed Essential Motivation in the Classroom founded Independent Thinking Ltd (ITL). His aim was to ‘enrich young people’s lives by changing the…

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    Essential Motivation in the Classroom

    Ian Gilbert,Ian Gilbert

    Essential Motivation in the Classroom is the definitive one-stop guide for teachers who want to know how to motivate children - and how children learn to motivate themselves. In the…

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    Little Owl’s Book of Thinking: An Introduction to Thinking Skills

    Ian Gilbert

    This text describes the seven lessons Benny receives from his wise old father, keen to teach his son how to think and think well. Ideal for teachers, parents and older…

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    Essential Motivation in the Classroom

    Ian Gilbert,Ian Gilbert

    Essential Motivation in the Classroom is the definitive one-stop guide for teachers who want to know how to motivate children - and how children learn to motivate themselves. In the…

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    Why Do I Need a Teacher When I’ve got Google?: The essential guide to the big issues for every teacher

    Ian Gilbert

    Why do I need a teacher when I’ve got Google? is just one of the challenging, controversial and thought-provoking questions Ian Gilbert poses in this urgent and invigorating book.

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    Why Do I Need a Teacher When I’ve got Google?: The essential guide to the big issues for every teacher

    Ian Gilbert

    Why do I need a teacher when I’ve got Google? is just one of the challenging, controversial and thought-provoking questions Ian Gilbert poses in this urgent and invigorating book.

    Questioning…

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    Independent Thinking on Loss: A little book about bereavement for schools

    Ian Gilbert

    Written from the personal experience of a parent and his three children, Independent Thinking on Loss: A little book about bereavement for schools details the ways in which schools can…

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    There is Another Way: The second big book of Independent Thinking

    Ian Gilbert’s There is Another Way: The second big book of independent thinking shares inspirational ideas from a number of contributors intended to inspire educators to do what they know…

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    The Working Class: Poverty, education and alternative voices

    In The Working Class: Poverty, education and alternative voices, Ian Gilbert unites educators from across the UK and further afield to call on all those working in schools to adopt…

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    The Compleat Thunks Book

    Ian Gilbert

    In The Compleat Thunks Book Ian Gilbert brings together classic Thunks from a number of his books, as well as hundreds of new ones, all designed to make your brain…

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    The Little Book of Thunks: 260 Questions to Make Your Brain Go Ouch!

    Ian Gilbert

    A Thunk is a beguiling question about everyday things that stops you in your tracks. This book includes the thunks which cover areas of human existence including truth, justice, reality…

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    The Book of Thunks: Is Not Going Fishing a Hobby and Other Possibly Impossible Questions to Stretch Your Brain and Annoy Your Friends

    Ian Gilbert

    Features a beguiling question about everyday things. This book lets you find a friend or family member, and ask a ‘Thunk’, disagree with their answer.

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    Gilbert Filbert and his big MAD box

    Ian Gilbert,Andy Gilbert

    Gilbert Filbert and his Big MAD Box, by Ian Gilbert and Andy Gilbert, is the story of one boy’s desire to make a difference and help his mother find her…

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    Leadership with a Moral Purpose: Turning Your School Inside Out

    Will Ryan

    Leadership with a Moral Purpose gives all primary heads - aspiring, newly appointed or those who think ‘there must be something more than this!’ - the ideas, techniques, tools and…

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    Inspirational Teachers Inspirational Learners: A Book of Hope for Creativity and the Curriculum in the Twenty First Century

    Will Ryan

    What is it that Inspirational teachers do differently? In short, they plan for their pupils to be inspirational. This book offers an examination of what our most inspirational teachers do…

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    Twenty-First Century School Assembly and Classroom Activities

    Will Ryan

    If you did the calculations you would discover that during their primary school years, a child will spend roughly 70 days in assembly, and possibly a further 52 days during…

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    Retail and Community

    Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This interdisciplinary volume explores how English commercial, co-operative and charity retailing were shaped by and in turn influenced their social and political environments…

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    The Learner’s Toolkit: Developing Emotional Intelligence, Instilling Values for Life, Creating Independent Learners and Supporting the SEAL Framework for Secondary Schools

    Jackie Beere

    Suitable for those teaching 11-16 year olds, this book aims to create independent learners, confident and resilient in their ability to learn and learn well. It contains 50 lessons to…

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    Rocket Up Your Class!: 101 High Impact Activities to Start, End and Break Up Lessons

    Dave Keeling

    Are you looking for a creative opening, energising middle or big finish to a lesson? This title lets you pick out a relevant game, exercise or idea which entertains whilst…

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    Young Gifted and Bored

    David George

    Many gifted and talented children are bored and frustrated in the classroom. Many are not achieving their potential and their talents are going unrecognised by the education system in which…

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    Independent Thinking on Nature-Based Learning: Improving learning and well-being by teaching with nature in mind

    Alexia Barrable

    An engaging and insightful take on how educators can deliver more outdoor- and nature-oriented learning opportunities for the benefit of their pupils’ mental and physical well-being.

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    The Discipline Coach: Powerful, Strategies for Helping Your Students Get the Best Out of Themselves

    Jim Roberson

    Turning the traditional approach to classroom behavior management on its head.

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    Whole School Progress the LAZY Way: Follow Me, I’m Right Behind You

    Jim Smith

    How learners go further faster when you put them in the driving seat.

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    Brave Heads: How to Lead a School without Selling Your Soul

    Dave Harris

    Why young people (and teachers) need their school leader to be brave now more than ever.

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    The Unexpected Leader: Exploring the real nature of values, authenticity and moral purpose in education

    Iesha Small

    Iesha Small’s The Unexpected Leader: Exploring the real nature of values, authenticity and moral purpose in education is for school leaders who want to make a difference but feel they…

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    The Little Book of Music for the Classroom: Using music to improve memory, motivation, learning and creativity

    Nina Jackson

    If you ever want to start a fight in the staffroom then bring up the question of the use of music in the classroom.

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    The Little Book of Values: Educating Children to Become Thinking, Responsible and Caring Citizens

    Julie Duckworth

    We live in a society consumed by materialism and the desire for more. This work explores twenty-two values that can be taught through schools and the community. It uses examples…

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    The Little Book of Inspirational Teaching Activities: Bringing NLP into the Classroom

    David Hodgson

    Contains a collection of activities developed and used with teenagers all over the country that are short, easy to follow and engaging.

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    The Little Book of Charisma: Applying the Art and Science

    David Hodgson

    The most skillful performers and communicators understand and apply the best of art and science.

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    The Little Book of Bereavement for Schools

    Ian Gilbert,et al.

    Written by a best-selling author together with his three children, this title is a very personal account of the way educational institutions tried and succeeded, tried and failed and sometimes…

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    Full on Learning: Involve Me and I’ll Understand

    Zoe Elder

    Provides a blueprint for educators in various settings to construct the ideal conditions for effective learners to grow and develop. This title offers a range of practical suggestions and ideas…

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    Where Will I Do My Pineapples?: The Little Book of Building a Whole New School

    Gill Kelly

    Imagine the scenario - a newly appointed Deputy Headteacher in charge of Curriculum is suddenly asked questions like ‘How many RJ45 sockets woquld you like in your new classroom? What…

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    Independent Thinking on Laughter: Using humour as a tool to engage and motivate all learners

    Dave Keeling

    Dave Keeling’s Independent Thinking on Laughter: Using humour as a tool to engage and motivate all learners is an uplifting manifesto packed with tips and techniques to help educators unleash…

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    A Teacher’s Companion to Essential Motivation in the Classroom: Resources and activities to inspire and engage your students

    Georgia Holleran,Ian Gilbert

    Taking as its starting point the right of every child to an inspirational education that develops their values, attitudes, and skills, this [supplement to Gilbert’s text] provides you with the…

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    Independent Thinking on Transition: Fostering better collaboration between primary and secondary schools

    Dave Harris

    Written by Dave Harris, Independent Thinking on Transition: Fostering better collaboration between primary and secondary schools is an inspirational compendium of practical strategies to empower primary and secondary school leaders…

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    The Little Book of Dyslexia: Both Sides of the Classroom

    Joe Beech

    A guide for teachers of dyslexic students written by a dyslexic teacher.

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    A Teacher’s Companion to Essential Motivation in the Classroom: Resources and activities to inspire and engage your students

    Georgia Holleran,Ian Gilbert

    Taking as its starting point the right of every child to an inspirational education that develops their values, attitudes, and skills, this [supplement to Gilbert’s text] provides you with the…

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    Oops!: Helping Children Learn Accidentally

    Hywel Roberts

    Helping children to learn despite their best intentions to the contrary.

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    Dancing About Architecture: A Little Book of Creativity

    Phil Beadle

    Dancing about Architecture: The Little Book of Creativity is a compendium of outrageous ideas: ideas about how to take more risks, and about how to go about coming up with…

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    Never Mind the Inspectors: Here’s Punk Learning

    Tait Coles

    So what is Punk Learning? It details the importance of why all students should be allowed complete control of their learning.

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    Of Teaching, Learning and Sherbet Lemons: A Compendium of careful advice for teachers

    Nina Jackson

    Education is like a sherbet lemon: we need the structures and systems - the hard exterior - but we can easily lose sight of the magic that is at the…

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    The Little Book of Big Stuff About the Brain: The True Story of Your Amazing Brain

    Andrew Curran

    Focuses on the neurobiology of emotional intelligence and why it is so important to health, wealth and happiness. This title explains the actual events that occur in the learning brain…

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    Dirty Teaching: A Beginner’s Guide to Learning Outdoors

    Juliet Robertson

    Juliet Robertson offers tips and tricks to help any primary school teacher kick-start or further develop their outdoor practice.

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    Don’t Send Him in Tomorrow: Shining a light on the marginalised, disenfranchised and forgotten children of today’s schools

    Jarlath O'Brien

    In Don’t Send Him in Tomorrow, Jarlath O'Brien shines a light on the marginalised, disenfranchised and forgotten children of today’s schools. The percentage of children achieving the government’s expected standard…

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