"The House on School Street" chronicles the lives of eight generations of the family who lived in the old farmhouse in Hingham, Massachusetts. It begins in 1785 when a veteran of the Revolutionary War builds the house and continues until 1989 when the last matriarch draws her last breath under its roof. It is a biography, a memoir, and a personal history of the town from the time the country was won until the communications, transportation, and cultural revolutions opened up the world. It will appeal to history buffs and to genealogists who are interested in setting their own family histories in place, time, and geography.

Every parent wants their child to flourish throughout their education but few decisions are more difficult than choosing the right school. The Independent Schools Guide from Gabbitas Education has been informing parents in their independent school choices since 1924. Included in this most authoritative and extensive guide to UK independent schools: Choosing a school (day, boarding, prep and senior) School fees planning Coming from overseas Independent school inspections (ISI and Ofsted) Extensive directory of UK independent schools Detailed school profiles Sixth form choices, including tutorial colleges, and beyond To see schools online, visit the guide's website at www.independentschoolsguide.com

British education is recognized worldwide for its excellent academic standards and tradition of welcoming overseas students. This annual publication is the ideal reference for families relocating to the UK, or who would like their child to attend a boarding school there. It provides the detailed information parents need to make a fully informed choice, including: * Extensive indices for over 2,000 schools, classified by county, religious * affiliation, sex, provision for dyslexia plus details of specialist schools; * School fee planning, plus details of scholarships, bursaries and other awards; GCSEs, A Levels, Scottish examinations, GNVQs and the International Baccalaureate Guidance. The guide also includes a parent's guide to the sixth form and beyond, including university entry and careers, detailed profiles of over 200 schools and colleges and useful addresses and associations.

Special needs provision continues to be the focus of much attention. Growing emphasis on the importance of meeting individual and often highly complex needs means that finding the right school for a child can be a complicated process. Schools for Special Needs explains the full system of special needs education in the UK, and offers parents and carers a comprehensive range of information and advice on key areas of concern, along with the details of more than 2,000 establishments. The book provides commentary from experts in all sectors of special education, and includes: advice on assessment and identification of needs, statementing and school choice; the role of the local authority; the Special Educational Needs Codes of Practice; guidance on further and higher education; and indexes listing schools according to type of need.

All parents want their child to be happy and successful at school, but few decisions are harder than identifying the right school for your child. The Independent Schools Guide, now in its 17th edition, provides all the guidance and advice needed to make the most informed decisions. The book includes an extstensive reference section for over 2,000 schools; details on fee planning, scholarships and bursaries; guidance for overseas parents, including language support and guardianship; and detailed profiles of over 200 schools and colleges. For any parent, guardian or carer who is considering the independent sector, the Guide is the definitive reference source.

John Catt's Preparatory Schools 2012 provides parents and children with information about all the 1500 independent prep and junior schools in the UK and includes more detailed information from selected schools.