Search Results: Education from Dave Shoots, Bookseller

London: University of London Press, 1934 Book. Illus. by Drawings. Very Good. Original Cloth. Fourth Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original blue cloth lettered in black on boards, no DJ. 160 pp..

Toronto: Macmillan of Canada, 1927 Book. Illus. by Drawings and Photos. Good. Original Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original dark blue cloth with blue lettering on boards, no DJ. Map EPs. 234 pp..

West Nyack, N.Y.: Parker, 1976 Ex-Library. Illus. by B/W Photos and Drawings. Very Good. Original Cloth. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Original green boards. DJ intact and protected with mylar cover. Ex-library, with usual marks. Cover describes book as a totally new program of art lessons for K-6 that contains over 125 tested arts and crafts activities, complete with instructions and illustrations 220 pp..

Sackville, N.B.: Mount Allison Ladies' College, 1925 Book. Illus. by Photos. Very Good. Soft Cover, Stapled. First. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original light mauve stapled softcover. College of Literature and Science, Conservatory of Music, Massey-Treble School of Household Science, School of Expression, and Owens' Museum of Fine Arts. From the Dress Requirements: "Each student should be provided with thick-soled boots, rubbers, overshoes, and a rain coat." - p. 70. From Domestic Arrangements, etc.: "Visitors may be required to present letter of introduction before being permitted to call on any of the young ladies." - p. 70. Small nick at foot of spine. 119 pp..

Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1962 Book. Illus. by Photos and Drawings. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Black cloth on boards. Pre-Confederation Beginnings, The Smith Era, E.A.A. Grange, C.D. McGilvray, Andrew Leslie MacNabb, Trevor Lloyd Jones, Appendixes, Notes, and Index. 224 pp..

N.Y.: The Methodist Book Concern, 1916 Book. Good. Original Cloth. First ( No Additional printings). 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original green cloth with white lettering on boards. Consists of three papers delivered upon the 100th anniversary of Allegheny College, Meadville, PA., by prominent leaders of the Congregational and Methodist Churches. Other speakers of the day were Allegheny alumni who had served in the foreign field. Red emphasis lines in margins. Minor rear cover soil. 78 pp..

Morningside Heights: Columbia University Press, 1933 Book. Very Good. Original Cloth. No. 481 of 500. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original grey-blue cloth with blindstamped decoration on cover and giltstamped lettering on spine. Small area of green discolouration (crayon?) and small stain at bottom left corner of back cover. Some foxing, mostly on page edges. This limited edition book details the nearly 500 recipients of honourary degrees conferred by Columbia University over a 30-year period. The "appreciations" were written by Nicholas Butler, who was the twelfth president of Columbia University. 195 pages..

Toronto: The Macmillan Comany of Canada, Ltd., 1929 Book. Illus. by Various. Very Good. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original mustard cloth illustrated and lettered in green on boards. Small stamp of New Brunswick Department of Education. Previous owner's name in light pencil. No damage. Elementary principles of agriculture presented in narrative form. 418 pp..

Halifax: Students of Dalhousie University, 1905 Book. Good. Soft Cover, Stapled. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Original blue-grey illustrated softcover. Fourth instalment of an address by Dr. Archibald MacMechan on Canada, Life and Literature is the highlight of this issue of the student newspaper. Many ads front and back. 76 pp..

Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Educational Technology Publications, 1973 Book. Illus. by Charts and Tables. Very Good. Original Cloth. First Printing; January, 1973. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original chartreuse cloth on boards. DJ has only minor tears. Educationese theories as to how to light a fire under kids in school. Important consideration of helping kids decide between streams. 313 pp. with index..

Fredericton, N.B: University of New Brunswick, 1947 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First ( No Additional printings). 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Original brown cloth on boards. First in the series of Historical Studies. Edited by Albert G. Bailey, Dean of Arts and Professor of History. Foreword by Milton C. Gregg, President. The British Background, The American Background, The Nova Scotian Background, The Loyalist Pattern, Provincial Society in Transition, Educational Developments (1833-1847), Plans, Personalities, and Policies, The Achievement of a Free School System, Common Schools and Sectarian Conflict, Education in the Age of Science and Democracy, Bibliography. 268 pp. Heavy book might need extra postage..

Kingston, Ontario: Royal Military College Club of Canada, 1992 Book. Illus. by Photos. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original bright red paper boards lettered and decorated in gold. Text in English and French. Three schools form this club - Royal Military College (Kingston), Royal Roads Military College (Victoria), and College Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu). This book is a directory of all students who have supplied their information to the club for publication. Listing is alphabetical by last name, with address, occupation, etc., as well as college affiliation. Women who are married are listed by both last names. 219 pp. plus blank pages for notes. No writing, no names, and no damage. No other copies were located..

Toronto: W.J. Gage & Co. Limited, 1927 Book. Illus. by Diagrams. Good. Hardcover. Revised Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original dark red cloth with black lettering on boards. Previous owner's name and related marginal notes. Authorized in Manitoba and B.C. Broad and thorough coverage of all related topics, including problems related to agriculture and home economics. Percentage with and without time, insurance, and investment are presented as well as metric measure of speed, distance, weight, etc. A handy reference with Answers. 321 pp. plus 16 pp. answers..

San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1990 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition Stated. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original dark blue cloth on boards. Colour photo DJ unclipped. Previous owner's name, with no other writing or damage. How children become motivated to learn, How to support a child's learning and solve motivational problems, Teacher questions for parents, Parent questions for teachers, Parent work-sheet to prepare for parent-teacher conference, Parent checklist for conferencing with a child's teacher, Narrative pupil progress report, Student interest survey: a tool for teachers, Annotated references, Index. 147 pp..

Cambridge, MA: Ballinger Publishing Company, 1982 Book. Illus. by Charts and Graphs. Near Fine. Hardcover. First ( No Additional printings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original dark green cloth lettered in silver on boards. This book aims to close the gap between educators and economists by establishing a common vocabulary, a basic set of concepts, and practical, technical tools for economic analysis. The author is a Senior Economist with the Rand Corporation in Washington, D.C. He holds a master's degree in Educational Administration and Policy Analysis, and a doctorate in Economics, both from Stanford University. 205 pp. with index..

Cambridge, MA: Ballinger Publishing Company, 1979 Book. Good Plus to Very Good. Hardcover. Revised Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original green plasticized boards lettered in white. Small stain foot of spine. Price stamp. No other faults. Introduction, Education and human capital in the history of economic thought, Benefits of eduction, Costs of education, Introduction to benefit-cost analysis, Benefit-cost analysis in education, Education and economic growth, Production and cost functions in education, Teachers' salaries, Financing education, Educational planning, Summary, conclusions, and suggestions for further research, Bibliography, Index. The author is Professor of Economics at the University of South Carolina..

Springfield, N.B.: Self-published Book. Illus. by Photo and Drawing. Very Good. Soft Cover, Stapled. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original gold stapled softcover. No writing and no damage. Earliest schools in this Loyalist area were sometimes supported by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. Springfield teachers were first licensed about 1815, and the first County School Board appeared in 1837. 44 pp..

London: Edward Arnold & Co., 1949 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Third Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original bright red cloth on boards. Unclipped DJ very good. Sir Percy (1870-1944) was known as a brilliant teacher of mathematics. He was Emeritus Professor of Education in the University of London and sometime Director of the University Institute of Education. Even the chapter headings are interesting ! 283 pp., including index..

N.Y.: John Wiley And Sons, Inc., 1972 Book. Good Plus. Hardcover. First(Number Line Ends in 1). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original yellow cloth on boards. First two free endpapers corner-clipped. Light foxing to edges only. No writing. This book offers practical suggestions, procedures, methods, and procedures which teachers and student teachers can apply or adapt to their situations. Heavy book will need extra ;postage. 878 pp. ISBN 0-471-63469-7.

West Nyack, N.Y.: Parker, 1972 Book. Illus. by Photos. Fine. Hardcover. Second Printing, April, 1972. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original beige cloth(?) on boards, very good DJ. Shows how to provide the framework within which each child can find the guidance, climate, and media required to inspire purpose and joy in learning. - DJ. P.O.N. and one tiny DJ tear the only faults. 237 pp..