Bona fide or Bonaparte?
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British prime minister, Tony Blair, has sought to change the role of prime minister. The cabinet has become less important under Blair than it was in the early days of John Major. Prime ministers have to be careful not to push cabinet ministers into resigning. Blair has sought to overcome problems of departmentalism by creating new posts like the unit for policy and innovation. Blair has centralised power despite showing an interest in devolution. He is happy with the role that he has taken on, though some critics could describe it as Bonapartism.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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Crash, bang, torrent
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Thunderstorms, which are typical late summer weather in the UK, are extremely hard to predict because of their localized and sudden nature. Thunderstorms are caused by troughs of air in low pressure systems which rise and, through the process of condensation, form cumulonimbus thunder clouds. Thunderstorms are accompanied by torrential rains often exceeding 100 millimetres in 24 hour periods.
Publication Name: Geographical Magazine
Subject: Petroleum, energy and mining industries
ISSN: 0016-741X
Year: 1996
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The integrated curriculum
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Research has shown that a holistic and integrated approach to education is easier handled by the brain than fragmented teaching. Ten models are presented to help teachers design integrated curricula for their students.
Publication Name: Instructor
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0020-4285
Year: 1992
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