David Price sa vo svojej tvorbe zameriava na skrytú históriu a kolektívnu pamäť austrálskeho vidieka. Jeho písanie odráža jeho skúsenosti ako pedagóga a jeho hlboký záujem o to, ako sa spoločnosť vyrovnáva s minulosťou, najmä s osudmi pôvodných obyvateľov a ázijských migrantov. Price skúma, ako sa minulosť premieta do súčasnosti a aké dôsledky má zabúdanie pre komunity. Jeho próza je často reflexívna a zaoberá sa otázkami identity a príslušnosti.
Featuring a captivating collection of photographs, this book highlights the beauty of steam locomotives on a renowned and scenic railway. Each image showcases the intricate details and nostalgic charm of steam travel, inviting readers to appreciate the artistry and history of this beloved mode of transportation.
The narrative offers a captivating look into David Price's two decades as a pilot in Africa, blending personal adventures with humorous anecdotes. It highlights a unique era of aviation, showcasing vintage aircraft and the challenges faced before modern technology. Price recounts thrilling experiences, including near disasters and improvisational repairs mid-flight, such as using a fire ax. His tales of landing in the desert without runways provide an extraordinary perspective on the resilience and ingenuity required in aviation during this time.
Too often, we think of school as a fixed-rail path we all have to follow: teachers teach, students learn, exams are taken, futures set. That's how it's been since the introduction of compulsory schooling in the 19th century. But parents, teachers and corporations around the world are now voicing their dissatisfaction with education systems that are no longer fit for purpose. Too many of our young people are not being adequately prepared for the unprecedented challenges they will face in a world that is changing as rapidly as ours is. We should be preparing them for the test of life, not a life of tests. A group of distinctive voices - working in education and beyond - has produced a collection of essays that presents a call to action, a positive way forward, and a programme of change. Education Forward challenges us all to find another story for the future of schools.
"From every perspective "OPEN" will open your mind to some of the real implications of digital technologies for how we live and learn in the 21st century." Sir Ken Robinson, world-leading expert on education and creativity ""OPEN" is atour de forcethat is by turns inspiring, shocking, highly entertaining, but above all practical." Mark Stevenson, author of "'An Optimist's Tour of the Future'" What makes a global corporation give away its prized intellectual property? Why are Ivy League universities allowing anyone to take their courses for free? What drives a farmer in rural Africa to share his secrets with his competitors? A collection of hactivists, hobbyists, forum-users and maverick leaders are leading a quiet but unstoppable revolution. They are sharing everything they know, and turning knowledge into action in ways that were unimaginable even a decade ago. Driven by technology, and shaped by common values, going 'open' has transformed the way we live. It's not so much a question of if our workplaces, schools and colleges go open, but when. Packed with illustration and advice, this entertaining read by learning futurist, David Price, argues that 'open' is not only affecting how we are choosing to live, but that it's going to be the difference between success and failure in the future.