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In August 2005, over 500 international researchers from the field of science education met at the 5th European Science Education Research Association conference in Barcelona, Spain. Two of the main topics at this conference were: the decrease in the number of students interested in school science and concern about the worldwide outcomes of studies on students’ scientific literacy. At the conference, over 400 papers were presented, covering a wide range of topics… More >>
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A highly praised bestseller for over a decade, Dumbing Us Down is a radical treatise on public education that concludes that compulsory government schooling does little but teach young people to follow orders like cogs in a machine. This Special Collector’s Hardcover Edition celebrates 100,000 copies of the book in print, and the book’s on-going importance and popularity.John Gatto was a teacher in New York City’s public schools for over 30 years and is a rec… More >>
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Essential to prospective day spa operators and highly useful to veteran owners who want to boost their bottom line, this compact introductory handbook covers all the practical aspects of planning, operating, and maintaining a flourishing day spa. Here is expert guidance on how to purchase a day spa, hammer out an effective business and strategic battle plan, obtain financing, set up a dynamic day spa program, create attractive and profitable packages to enhance over… More >>