Join Christian Jones and Graham Burton, the authors of The Big Beasts of English Grammar: An Exploration of Form and Function in Conversations, for the official launch of the book!

Date: Monday 24th February 2025.
Location: Online (Zoom)
Times:
UK: 10am
Italy: 11am
Japan: 7pm 

Registration (free) required: LINK

The authors will present some of the main findings in the book and be available for a Q&A. Free prize draw for one print copy of the book. All participants will receive a 25% discount code for the ebook.

Book details: ​https://www.candlinandmynard.com/englishgrammar.html

Our books are getting reviewed! Details below.

Barrier-Free Instruction in Japan: Recommendations for Teachers at All Levels of Schooling. Edited by Alexandra Burke, Davey Young, and Melodie Lorie Cook. https://www.candlinandmynard.com/barrier-free.html

"The creation and excellently balanced organization of the book is largely thanks to the genius of Melodie Cook, who brought together Alexandra Burke, a human torrent of information, ideas, and innovations, with the academic rigor and insightfulness of Davey Young, plus an amazingly wide range of additional authors who cover all aspects of the Japanese education system from pre-school to primary, secondary, tertiary education, and even after-school education."
Barrier-Free Instruction in Japan: Recommendations for Teachers at All Levels of Schooling. Alexandra Burke, Davey Young, and Melodie Lorie Cook, Eds.

​Reviewed by Amanda Gillis-Furutaka, Kyoto Sangyo University
https://www.gale-sig.org/.../10_Gillis-Furutaka_GALE_Vol...

Multiculturalism, Language, and Race in English Education in Japan: Agency, Pedagogy, and Reckoning. Edited by Gregory Paul Glasgow. https://www.candlinandmynard.com/glasgow.html

"This book has much to recommend it. It provides a dynamic picture of the status of non-native English-speaking teachers in Japan, giving more nuance to the field and displaying these professionals’ capacity for agency, as well as reflecting possible changes in attitudes towards these teachers by colleagues and other stakeholders. There are also numerous concrete examples of classroom and workplace practice for readers to be inspired by. Finally, with acronyms changing constantly, and with the necessary inclusion of Japanese terms that newcomers and readers from elsewhere might not know, the glossary in the appendices is a helpful addition."
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Reviewed by Thomas Amundrud, Nara University of Education for Kobe JALT Journal, 5(1), 57-61.

Vulnerability and Resilience During Emergency Remote Teaching: Voices of Part-Time University English Language Teachers in Japan, by Wendy M. Gough, Bill Synder, Chiyuki Yanase, and Colin Skeates. https://www.candlinandmynard.com/ert.html

"...this book is insightful, resourceful, and painstakingly relatable."​

Reviewed by Antonija Cavcic, Toyo University.
https://www.gale-sig.org/.../08_Cavcic_02_GALE_Vol_17_Jan...

​Revisiting our leadership identity each time before we walk into a classroom can give us an opportunity to re-examine what leadership tenets we demonstrate in the classroom and to what extent our leadership practices foster or limit our students’ growth. This book attempts to shed light on the impact of language teachers’ leadership identity on their pedagogical and class management choices. It proposes a new pedagogical framework, Leaderful Classroom Practices which emerge through social, relational, and dynamic interactions between the teacher and students. Establishing an open, democratic, and participatory learning environment for all learners is a major leadership responsibility of teachers, and this book intends to demonstrate how to accomplish this mission both in theory and practice.

https://www.candlinandmynard.com/egitim.html

As we celebrate 12 incredible years of publishing, we want to thank everyone who has supported us—our authors, readers, editors, and collaborators. It’s been an inspiring journey filled with challenges, growth, and a shared passion for advancing knowledge in applied linguistics, language teaching, and communication.

To mark this special occasion, here are 12 reflections and milestones that capture our journey, values, and vision for the future:

1. A Clear Mission, Then and Now
   Since our founding in 2012, we’ve been committed to exploring the intersections between research and practice in applied linguistics, language education, and communication. Our mission remains to inspire educators and researchers to enhance their practice, scholarship, and teaching.
2. Publishing Accessible, Timely eBooks
   We take pride in publishing ebooks that are both accessible and impactful. By offering digital formats, we ensure that knowledge reaches global audiences quickly and affordably.
3. Supporting Authors at Every Stage
   From seasoned researchers to first-time writers, we provide the tools and guidance authors need to share their ideas in an engaging and professional way. Our Life and Education in Japan series supports educators based in Japan in many aspects of their lives.
4. Expanding Our Series Portfolio
   With seven specialized series, we cater to diverse interests:
   • Autonomous Language Learning
   • Communicating Risk in Systems, Communities, Organisations, and Professions
   • Generative AI and Foreign Language Education
   • Leadership in Language Education
   • Life and Education in Japan
   • Positive Pedagogical Praxis
   • Teaching English to Young Learners
5. Exploring Timely Topics
   We are proud to embrace emerging fields like Generative AI in Language Education and Leadership in Language Education, with more titles coming in 2025 under the visionary series editors.
6. Open-Access Opportunities
   This year, we launched a dedicated open-access program to help researchers publish their findings. Learn more about our open-access options here.
7. Celebrating Milestones in Our Catalogue
   We’re excited to announce two upcoming releases in English: The Big Beasts of English Grammar: An Exploration of Form and Function in Conversations by Christian Jones and Graham Burton (December 5, 2024), and Students’ Narrative Journeys in Learning Communities: Mapping Landscapes of Practice by Daniel Hooper (January 2025), and our first book in Japanese: リーダーフルな授業実践による協働型リーダーシップ：みんながリーダー! [Collaborative Leadership Through Leaderful Classroom Practices: Everybody is a Leader]​ (Author: Soyhan Egitim; Editor: Miho Tomita) (December 2024).
8. Championing Positive Pedagogies
   Through our Positive Pedagogical Praxis series, we promote frameworks that inspire educators to foster growth and positivity in their teaching practices.
9. Bridging Research and Practice
   Our books reflect our commitment to facilitating connections between theory and application, ensuring educators and researchers alike can benefit from actionable insights.
10. Fostering Global Connections
    Over the years, we’ve built a vibrant, international community of readers and contributors, united by a shared dedication to improving language education.
11. Looking Ahead: New Partnerships
    Following the positive experiences of partnering with teacher association special interest groups, we are keen to partner with more international organizations.  
12. Gratitude and Inspiration
    Finally, we are immensely grateful to the authors, editors, and readers who have shaped our journey. Your support fuels our passion and drives our vision for the future.​

As we celebrate this milestone, we’re reminded of the many ways publishing can inspire, connect, and elevate our global community. Thank you for being part of our story.

Here’s to many more years of impactful publishing!

Browse our titles here: https://www.candlinandmynard.com/titles.html

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• ​Autonomy-Supportive Leadership: Empowering Student Leaders for intrinsically motivated learning communities ​

​Presenter: Satoko Watkins (co-author of: From Student to Community Leader: A Guide for Autonomy-Supportive Leadership Development) 

• Collaborative Leadership Through Leaderful Classroom Practices: Everybody is a Leader

Presenter: Soyhan Egitim (author of: Collaborative Leadership Through Leaderful Classroom Practices: Everybody is a Leader) 

• Barrier-Free Instruction in Japan: Recommendations for Teachers at All Levels of Schooling

Presenters: Alexandra Burke and Davey Young (co-editors of: Barrier-Free Instruction in Japan: Recommendations for Teachers at All Levels of Schooling)