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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 6h

What does Black History Month look like when it's about action, not just awareness? We've pulled together 3 journal articles that bridge research and real-world change. Scroll through our essential reading list 👇🧵

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 8h

Today marks 100 years since Michel Foucault's birth, and his work remains as relevant as ever to how we understand power, knowledge, and society. Learn more about Foucault: spr.ly/63320BHJkhY

A grayscale portrait of Michel Foucault smiling with glasses and his hand behind his head, set against a building facade. Text reads: "Celebrating the late Michel Foucault's 100th birthday."

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Death Investigation: An Introduction to Forensic Pathology for the Nonscientist, 2nd Ed., by Ann L. Bucholtz, provides students & police professionals with an accurate, clear overview of forensic pathology. spr.ly/63320BGfHT6

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Whether you're exploring the artistry behind stage costumes or deepening your understanding of textile craftsmanship in performance, this book offers invaluable insights and practical knowledge. spr.ly/63328BGf1ku

Book titled "The Fabric of Performance" by Toni Bate. Its cover shows an abstract figure in a purple & gold glitter theatrical costume. The book, about textiles in costume for theatre & film, is framed by blurred racks of period garments.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Research shows that only a fraction of what educators learn in professional development workshops is implemented in the classroom. This title shows how to move beyond surface-level PD delivery and instead create the conditions for deeper learning transfer into practice. Out now: spr.ly/6004BGnp6I

Book cover: 'WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE PD WORKSHOP?' (PD in yellow), by Sara L. Wicht. Dark blue with colorful intertwined lines forming an arrow. Subtitle: 'Research-Based Approaches to Professional Development Implementation'. Routledge. Blurry library background.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

After 25 years watching leaders struggle with rapid change, Tim Lewko built MOVE: AI-Powered Strategy—an operating system that embeds AI directly into strategy. Shortlisted: 2026 Business Book Awards UK spr.ly/63322BGVMy8 #strategy #leadership #artificialintelligence

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What makes a great school leader? 🤔 This compelling book explores how school leaders can build trust, embrace authenticity and lead in a way that feels genuinely aligned with their values. Learn more 👉 spr.ly/6000BGdKPC @evelynforde1.bsky.social #SchoolLeadership #TeacherCPD

Book cover: "Authentic Leadership in Schools: How to Win Hearts and Minds" by Evelyn Forde, featuring birds flying. Accompanying testimonial: "This is a superb book from a remarkable woman. Courageous & timely, a must-read invaluable in any leader's toolkit." - Michelle Moore, Global Speaker.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Exploring the Impact of #COVID-19 on #RestorativeJustice in #Canada looks at innovative virtual & blended restorative justice practices that emerged due to the #pandemic. spr.ly/63323BGRhTH

Book cover: 'Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Restorative Justice in Canada,' by M. Asadullah & A. Abramson. Subtitle: 'Pandemic Justice.' Routledge book has a colorful geometric triangle design. Background shows blurred COVID-19 virus particles on a dark blue gradient.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🕊️ Peace begins with understanding. This International Day of Peace, we celebrate the role of research, education, and open dialogue in building more inclusive, resilient, and peaceful societies: spr.ly/63324BGnUAo Together, knowledge can inspire meaningful change.

Book cover: "Integral Peace Leadership: Theory and Practice for Creating Peaceful Change" by Whitney McIntyre Miller.
Features a colorful hummingbird with red, teal, white wings flying among flowers & vines, surrounded by words like "Peace Leader," "Courageous," "Collective."
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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Can mindfulness be the antidote to disconnected teams? Leaders Who Thrive combines mindfulness and emotional intelligence with practical tools to help leaders strengthen self-awareness, build meaningful relationships and develop resilience under pressure. spr.ly/63322B1aguQ

Leaders Who Thrive:
A Mindful Antidote to Disconnected Teams
Combining mindfulness and emotional intelligence, this book provides actionable tools to enhance self-awareness, foster meaningful relationships, and build resilience under pressure.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🎮Happy National Video Games Day!🎮 We’re celebrating today with 5 essential titles ever game developer should have on their shelf: Featuring books by: @fawzi.zone, @hannahnicklin.bsky.social, @celiahodent.com, @seriallabsound.bsky.social, and Spencer Bambrick

Celebrating National Video Games Day with 5 must-read titles. Featured books: The Gamer's Brain; The Psychology of Video Games; Writing for Games; The Game Audio Strategy Guide; Demystifying Creativity. Dark blue background with stars and a digital grid, plus Routledge & CRC logos.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How can AI be used as a positive force in safeguarding our environment? This title presents the various AI-based possibilities for accelerating international efforts to safeguard the environment and conserve natural resources. 🔗 Urgent and timely: spr.ly/63325B16end

Book cover: "AI for Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability." Edited by S. Satpathy & others. Features a dry, cracked riverbed with sparse green, a small stream, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. Subtitle: "AI for Sustainable Engineering & Management." CRC Press.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Throughout history, women have used the written word to express and understand themselves, but also to argue and demand. This title explores the changing ways that women's letters offer a profound insight into their subjectivity and agency over time. 🔗 Available Open Access: spr.ly/6008BGBpuK

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"Can computers think?" This book rejects Turing's answers to these questions, positing that instead of searching for intelligence in machines, we should be prioritisng human intelligence: care, understanding, and respect in each other. 🔗 Find out more: spr.ly/6008B1Ipia #AI #AcademicSky

Book cover for "TURING'S MISTAKE: ESCAPING THE YOKE OF UNINTELLIGENT MACHINES" by Peter J. Denning. It features a geometric robot in a thinker pose with small distressed human figures at its base, against a backdrop of wooden human figures connected by red string.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Getting ready for the new school year? 'Literacy Essentials for Every Teacher' by @alexjquigley.bsky.social is the practical guide every educator needs to strengthen literacy across the curriculum. Our Sales team offer bulk discounts for schools. Get in touch ✉️ Corporate.Sales@tandf.co.uk

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Kirsty Sedgman's How to Understand Theatre Audiences dismantles the myth of the passive spectator, offering a bold manifesto for taking audiences seriously as diverse individuals. 🍿 Designed for professionals or #theater-fans alike: spr.ly/63326B1RV0C

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

How did medieval communities define and respond to "madness"? This essential title explores the care and communal responses individuals defined as "mad" received, in lieu of expulsion and ostracisation. 🔗 Read Open Access: spr.ly/6001B1StWb

Book: 'Medieval Communities and the Mad' by Aleksandra Pfau. Cover art depicts a medieval scene: a person falling into turbulent water from a cliff, a man carrying a small figure, and a king observing. An old stone building is blurred in the background. Open access and Routledge logos.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

“Every educational system is a political means of maintaining or of modifying the appropriation of discourse". Michel Foucault was a man whose passion and reason were at the service of nearly every progressive cause of his time. 🔗 Find out more: spr.ly/6006B1IquE #AcademicSky #Sociology

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

How, when and why did the grey wolf become man's best friend? 'First Dogs' provides the first comprehensive overview of the relationships between the oldest domesticated animal and hunter-gatherers, from the campfires of Eurasia to the present. 🔗 spr.ly/6007B1ITNT #DogSky #BookSky

Book cover for 'First Dogs' by Peter Mitchell. The top half shows ancient rock art of hunter-gatherers and canids on a stone background. The bottom half is red with the title 'First Dogs', subtitle 'Hunter-Gatherers and Their Canine Companions from Prehistory to the Present'.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy #InternationalDogDay to all dog lovers! 🐶 Currently puppy-training? Transform the way you raise puppies with this holistic, science-based guide that prioritizes the puppy's perspective: spr.ly/63320B1Jftr

Book cover for 'How to Raise a Puppy: A Dog-centric Approach' by Stephanie Rousseau & Turid Rugaas.
Features an adult dog gently licking a small puppy. A blurred dark puppy runs on grass in the background.
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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"The struggle against disease must begin with a war against bad government." In this key title, Michel Foucault calls us to look critically at specific historical events in order to uncover the birthplace of the hospital. 🔗 Find out more: spr.ly/6009B16cD5

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

How can we ensure that AI remains a tool to enhance human value? Whether you're an early adopter, cautious observer, or skeptic questioning the hype, this book offers an AI framework that works. 🔗 Explore now: spr.ly/63320B16biq

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Mobile learning is everywhere - but how much of it is actually designed well? 📱 'Mastering Mobile Learning Design' offers a practical roadmap for creating mobile learning experiences that are clear, engaging, & aligned with how people actually learn 🧠 Learn more 👉 spr.ly/6008B1ZURA #MobileDesign

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We are excited to announce the recent publication of 'Revolutionizing Education, Revitalized'. This essential volume highlights innovative strategies and creative endeavors to mobilize knowledge for educational change and liberation. 🔗 Find out more: spr.ly/63325B1r5q5

Book cover: Hands hold an open book from which three red flowers bloom, surrounded by three black butterflies. Title: 'REVOLUTIONIZING EDUCATION, REVITALIZED.' Subtitle: 'Creative Resistance Through Youth Participatory Action Research.' Edited by Domínguez & Cammarota. Routledge.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

How has Michel Foucault influenced studies of ancient Greece and Rome? This essential title explores Foucault’s role in shaping discussions of antiquity and eroticism across fields, from philosophy to psychoanalysis. 🔗 Find out more: spr.ly/63323B16gz5

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

How do business leaders prioritise human potential while navigating systematic upheaval? This is a practical blueprint for leaders to transform their organisations into human-centered enterprises that thrive in the AI-powered "Wisdom Age". 🔗 spr.ly/63323B16wov

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The Roman's weren't the only empire to see themselves as the scions of the condemned people of mythic Troy. This title traces Ottoman-Turkish scholars' unique engagement with Homeric epics; a rich tradition overshadowed by Western sources. 🔗 Available open-access: spr.ly/6009B16FRh

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

'Madness and Civilization' is considered to be one of Michel Foucault's most important works. Evoking shock, pity and fascination, it aims to make you question the way you think about society, and yourself. 🔗 spr.ly/6007B169GV

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What if anxieties around AI job automation are part of a broader historical debate? This title explores how AI discourse joins a far older conversation, one about competing beliefs and interests about human labor, progress and value. 🔗Urgent and essential: spr.ly/63324B16ZtM

Book cover: 'Automation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' by Larry Liu. Subtitle: 'The Social Construction of the Future of Work'. Shows a row of three white humanoid robots wearing headphones, typing on laptops at a desk in an office with a city skyline view.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Happy International Friendship Day! 🌟 The Friendship Blueprint launches tomorrow: a guide for educators, parents, and youth leaders to help children build friendships and develop key social skills. Pre-order now or shop tomorrow! 💙 🔗 spr.ly/63328BDxqse

“The Friendship Blueprint” book by Madhavi Nawana Parker. Cover has colorful doodles (lightbulb, sun, chat bubbles, phone, traffic light) on blue. Subtitle: “The Power of Social Connection for School, Family, & Career Success.” Background: Silhouettes of children with outstretched arms in a grassy field at sunset.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The 10th edition of ‘Learning to Teach in the Secondary School’ is here! 🍎 This market leading text for beginning teachers provides an essential introduction to the key skills and knowledge needed to become a successful teacher 🚀 Learn more 👉 spr.ly/6001BElGyx #SecondaryEducation #NQT

Book cover: "Learning to Teach in the Secondary School, Tenth Edition". Text reads: "Offering advice on all aspects of teaching and learning, this tenth edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect changes in the field and covers key new topics including artificial intelligence (AI)."

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Out now – 'Questions on SEND' by @georginadurrant.bsky.social 🎉 Navigating SEND provision as a new teacher? This practical resource answers your most pressing questions about fostering an inclusive classroom. Essential reading for ECTs 📚 Learn more 👉 spr.ly/6001BEYoBZ #InclusiveEducation #SEND

Book cover for 'Questions on SEND: Developing Inclusive Practice as an Early Career Teacher,' by Georgina Durrant. Pink cover with a green speech bubble design. Offer: 'Save 20%,' 'Use code 26SME3 at routledge.com' (valid July-Dec 2026).

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, 'An Introduction to Theories of Learning' provides a uniquely sweeping review of the major learning theories that have profoundly influenced the field of psychology. 🔗 Find out more: spr.ly/63327BEimzP

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This powerful book uncovers how racism creates health inequities in the UK—and shows us exactly what needs to change to build a fairer #healthcare system for all.🩺 Essential reading for anyone taking meaningful action toward health equity🤝 🛒spr.ly/63329BEH5g7

"This book presents invaluable learning and belongs on the desk of healthcare professionals, policymakers, educators, and anyone committed to building fairer, healthier communities in the UK." — Professor Habib Naqvi, Chief Executive, NHS Race and Health Observatory
Featuring the book cover for Understanding Race and Health Inequity in the UK

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Students face more disruption, loneliness, and digital distraction than ever before. The Friendship Blueprint includes practical tools—equipping children with empathy, resilience, and authentic friendship skills that last a lifetime. Pre-order: spr.ly/63322B6pIwy

"The Friendship Blueprint" book cover, with colorful figures encircling it. Cover reads: "The Friendship Blueprint: The power of social connection for school, family and career success. by Madhavi Nawana Parker."

Global data shows a crisis: more young people are lonely, anxious, and at risk. Key Statistics: 1 in 5 Australian students feel alone at school; 40% are distracted by digital devices; 39% of teachers plan to retire early due to burnout.

Image displays diverse hands forming a heart shape around a glowing heart on a blue background. Text reads: "The future isn't just about knowledge—it's about kindness and connection. That's what truly lasts."

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Michel Foucault is one of the most influential, and controversial, thinkers of the twentieth century. 'The Foucauldian Mind' is a key exploration and assessment of Foucault’s thought, demonstrating its coherence, insight, and continuing relevance. Preorder now: spr.ly/63329BEHGRJ

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Not every academic journey looks the same 🎒 Starting Academia Differently is out now! 📚 Reimagine academic careers and give voice to nonlinear, invisible paths shaped by caregiving, activism, migration, and marginalization: spr.ly/6007B80nd5

"Starting Academia Differently" book cover. A red paper plane diverges from three blue ones on a yellow background, representing a unique path. Set against a blurred stone archway and tree.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Why do governments swerve, U-turn & make decisions that seem random? This new book by @loicmnzs.bsky.social reveals how education policy REALLY gets made - not in tidy theories, but in the messy reality of power & competing demands. A must-read for anyone in education 📗 🔗 spr.ly/6007BD0mTB

Book cover for 'How Policy Happens' by Loic Menzies. Features two children viewing the Houses of Parliament across the Thames. Quotes from Sir Michael Barber praises the book as an 'engaging read' and for its insight into 'decision-making'. Save 20% using code 26SME2 at routledge.com. Offer valid until 30 September 2026. Routledge.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

In an age of physical optimisation, it's sometimes wondered if society is currently too obsessed with people's bodies. This book explores what Western art and thought had to say about the body historically, and how and why this has changed over time. 🔗Available open access now: spr.ly/6007BDmXyc

Book cover for 'BEAUTY: THE BODY AS ARTEFACT' with an old illustration of a nude female figure. Text: 'Historical Sources from Cicero to Goya', 'Edited by Romana Sammern and Julia Saviello.' Partial marble statue background, Routledge logos, & Open Access symbols.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

AI can internalise the unconscious biases of its creators. This crucial title explores psychological concepts such as projection and splitting, and how they are inadvertently built into the logic of AI by their unwitting creators. 🔗 spr.ly/63323BDmT8W

$Book cover: "USING PSYCHOANALYSIS TO UNDERSTAND AND ADDRESS AI BIAS, Refractions in the Digital Mirror." A man on a red psychoanalyst's couch talks to a robot therapist in a suit. Faint brain outlines in background. "PSYCHOANALYSIS, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE FUTURE." Author: Karyne E. Messina. Routledge.$

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This essential resource translates cutting-edge research into practical training programs for the world's most popular sport Learn more: spr.ly/63320B6GMKq

Against a green background, 'Strength and Conditioning for Football: From Science to Practice' book cover is shown, edited by Marco Beato, Chris Bishop, and Anthony Turner. A football is on the right.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Navigating your first years in teaching? ‘Questions on Teacher Wellbeing’ ed. by @adrianbethune.bsky.social & @thosethatcan.bsky.social is your go-to resource 📚 The first book in a new series, this practical guide tackles the real questions ECTs face. 🔗 spr.ly/6000BDu3in #TeacherWellbeing

Book: 'Questions on Teacher Wellbeing: Creating a Happy and Sustainable School Life as an Early Career Teacher' edited by Adrian Bethune & Emma Kell. Save 20% with code 26SME2 at routledge.com, valid 1 April 2026 - 30 Sep 2026.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Less than 1 week to go until our live Q&A with the authors of 'Marketing and Psychology' 💻 Join them as they discuss their new book and the essential relationship between its titular concepts, alongside answering your questions. 📅 22 June 🕐 2PM BST 🔗 Save your spot: spr.ly/6006B8fuBK

Marketing and Psychology: Understanding Customer Behaviour with the ABC Approach book by Tom Bowden-Green & Luan Wise, next to its ebook on a tablet with a colorful brain graphic. Text: Join authors live on LinkedIn, Monday, 22 June 2026, 2pm BST | 9am ET.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

African-American women have developed a rich intellectual tradition that isn't widely known. This book explores the words and ideas of giants in the world of Black feminist writing, from Angela Davis to bell hooks and Alice Walker. 🔗Find out more: spr.ly/6006B8Ah5n

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Less than two weeks to go until our first LinkedIn Live Q&A! 📣 Join the authors of 'Marketing and Psychology' as they discuss everything from consumer behaviour to brand perception. 📅 22 June 🕐 2PM BST 🔗 Bring your questions: spr.ly/6006B84Sbr

Book and e-reader displaying "Marketing and Psychology" cover with a brain, partly grayscale & partly colorful. Text: Join the authors live on LinkedIn, Monday, 22 June 2026, 2pm BST | 9am ET.

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Want to learn more about Evolutionary Psychology? This is an accessible introduction to this essential field of study, examining behaviour, thoughts, and emotions in relation to how we evolved. Find this and other essential titles now: spr.ly/63323B84CNh

Book title: 'Evolutionary Psychology: The Basics', alongside cave art

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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

How can we best support and teach students from refugee backgrounds? This crucial title provides educators with a deep understanding of refugee students' experiences, offering strategies for creating supportive learning environments for all. 🔗 spr.ly/6005B8sOfW

Book cover: "Narratives of Success & Resilience of Students from Refugee Backgrounds in U.S. Schools: From Invisible to Valuable" by Y. Aljaffery. Abstract art of diverse silhouetted profiles. Quote by Ofelia García: "A masterpiece, offering new ways of thinking about these youths' lives & education." Routledge.

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