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«Tony Lyons¿s study restores Thomas Wyse to the prominent place where he belongs ¿ as one of the most consequential and far-seeing educational thinkers in nineteenth century Ireland. Long a neglected figure, everybody interested in the history of Irish education will profit from this work.» (Professor James Kelly, St. Patrick¿s College, Dublin City University) This is the first major work on Thomas Wyse, and his plans for education reform. It...

The book deals with the clash between the free, enterprising pay schools and the controlled and systematized national schools. Many commissions of inquiry were instigated, beginning in 1791, and continuing until the foundations of the national school system of 1831. From Thomas Orde in the 1780s to Thomas Wyse in 1830, the cumulative evidence of the commissions of inquiry led to the substitution of the long-running pay schools. The new systema...

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A persuasive and captivating book of poetry and prose, written inside of the context of urban and academic themes and settings. This book is a wonderful mixture of poetry, philosophy, hip- hop, insight, and thought provoking prose that keeps the reader entranced from the beginning until the end. The author's style of writing is comparable to Gil Scott Heron and Donald Goins. The author provides insight into the world of a troubled generation, ...

The parents of children with autism know that learning about treatments is a full-time job. For parents with limited time, ability, or resources, Ken Siri and Tony Lyons have compiled the latest in autism research and treatment. Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism contains contributions from more than eighty experts on a variety of therapies, models, and multifaceted evaluation and treatment centers. Revised to reflect the new developments in th...

A handsome handbook of legal wisdom past and present, for students, prosecutors, partners, and litigators—Voltaire and Rousseau, Jefferson and Lincoln, Holmes and Ginsburg, and much more. To be a lawyer or a politician or a judge, one must dedicate their lives to serving the public good. For anyone considering a career in law or anyone interested in philosophy, politics, and/or government, herein you will find an entertaining and educational ...