Imagine if a crocodile came to stay in your house! What might he get up to? What would you feed him? Where would he sleep? Discover amazing & unusual facts about crocodiles in this hilarious picture book With humorous scenarios & everyday comparisons young readers can relate to this is the perfect introduction into the life of a crocodile Jam-packed with animal facts & information kids will love the friendly & colourful artwork in this delightful non-fiction book ...

Could a Penguin Ride a Bike? provides a fun & informative introduction into the life of a penguin By imagining animals in everyday scenarios readers can learn about their size diet & other features For example a penguin chick eats 200 fish a day
- so imagine having one round for dinner! Featuring superb illustrations & an engaging question & answer format this title is extremely engaging & enjoybale Could A Penguin Ride A Bike will be sure to keep young readers entertained whilst also helping them to understand & retain animal facts
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The King of Blackthorn rose to power on the strength of his sword gaining the devotion of the people as he forged a nation & purged the ravages of war Once a much needed beacon of strength for a foundling kingdom he has now grown old & is no longer a vital part of a now robust & powerful country Others have risen to prominence & power within his council Adept in their machinations & plots the councilors have their own self serving ambitions In a shadowy battle of subterfuge they ruthlessly vie against one another for true control of Blackthorn In this dance of treachery each must seize as much power as able without drawing suspicion for whispers of treason echo through the halls of the King of Blackthorn Whispers from fellow councilors designed to implicate & see the competition shortened by a head The King will call for the axe for any he deems a traitor & there is always the risk that he is not as ignorant of the schemes as he seems As a member of the Council of Blackthorn you must build influence with the kingdom’s factions to expand your political influence Rumors bribes spies & poison are the tools of your trade Council of Blackthorn is about secretly gaining power while convincing your rival council members that you are not a threat Deflect all eyes onto your most powerful enemy & take the keys to the kingdom as well as a great seat at his or her execution Attract too much attention to yourself & the King’s axe will find you! Gain influence accuse your rivals keep your head! Game Overview & Objective Council of Blackthorn is a board game for 2 to 6 players Each player assumes the role of a member of the Council of Blackthorn There are several different council member characters to play Each player must build influence with the kingdom’s political factions by playing ally & building cards Custom dice change the game conditions for each round As players gain influence & power they also gain hidden treason points The players that appear to have the most power will typically gain more treason points The player with the most treason points at the end of the game is beheaded for treason & is removed from the game The remaining player with the most total influence points wins the game Players 2-6 Playing time 45-90 Ages 13 ...

This is the definitive guide to counselling adolescents Now in its fourth edition this bestseller has introduced thousands of trainees & practitioners to the theory principals skills & techniques of proactively counselling this client group New to the fourth edition
- A new chapter on the contemporary context of adolescence exploring the challenges opportunities & influences facing young people today
- A new chapter on the use of technology when counselling young people
- Useful links to relevant online resources at the end of each chapter
- Updates to all chapters reflecting more recent understanding research & literature
- Additional case studies to help trainees apply theory & strategies to practice A multi-disciplinary book which recognises that a diversity of needs requires a diversity of approaches & skills it uses case studies & examples to demonstrate this in a variety of settings It is essential reading for trainees & practitioners in counselling social work the allied health professions & education




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This is the definitive guide to the skills & techniques used when working with children who are experiencing emotional problems The Fifth Edition

Includes:: new discussion of wellbeing & resilience concepts 384 pages Geldard Kathryn

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' Toad' the famous character in Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is in a very depressed state & his good friends Rat Mole & Badger are 'worried that he might do something silly' First they nursed him Then they encouraged him Then they told him to pull himself together Finally Badger could stand it no longer That admirable animal though long on exhortation was short on patience' Now look here Toad this can go on no longer' he said sternly ' There is only one thing left You must have counselling!' Robert de Board's engaging account of Toad's experience of counselling will capture the imagination of the growing readership of people who are interested in counselling & the counselling process Written as a real continuation of life on the River Bank Toad & his friends come to life all over again Heron the counsellor uses the language & ideas of transactional analysis as his counselling method Through the dialogues which make up the ten sessions or chapters of the book Toad learns how to analyse his own feelings & develop his emotional intelligence He meets his 'rebellious child' & his 'adult' along the way & by the end of the book as debonair as ever he was is setting out on a completely new adventure As readers learn about Toad so they can learn about themselves & be encouraged to take the path of psychological growth & development Best-selling author Robert de Board says ' Toad's experiences are based on my own experiences of counselling people over a period of twenty years Counselling for Toads is really an amalgamation of the many counselling sessions I have held & contains a distillation of the truths I have learnt from practice' Appropriate for anyone approaching counselling for the first time whether as a student or as a client or for the professional counsellor looking for something to recommend to the hesitant Counselling for Toads will appeal to both children & adults of all ages ...

Counselling Psychology Paperback softback 260 pages 3 Line drawings black & white; 7 Tables black & white; 10 Illustrations black and ...

Are your students looking to use counselling skills to enhance their existing helping role? Are they taking the first steps towards becoming a professional counsellor? This practical guide will provide readers with the ideal way-in' showing them what helping & counselling is all about Part 1 Counselling Skills will introduce readers to the underpinning knowledge & practical tools needed to develop a range of helping skills for use in a variety of helping roles showing what it means to work safely & ethically Part 2 Counselling Studies will help them take their understanding further by considering in detail important theories & professional issues preparing them to work as a professional counsellor Part 3 Counselling Study Skills will offer practical advice & hints & tips to help them make the best start on their counselling portfolio including journal & essay writing skills research skills & how to get inspired & overcome blocks to learning The new edition now

Includes:: a more detailed discussion of key theories has a new chapter on self care & is fully up to date with the occupational & professional standards & ethical frameworks Packed full of practical activities & written in a supportive conversational style this book is essential reading for anyone wanting to learn counselling skills or embarking on their first stage of training to be a counsellor

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Wit bon vivant social gadfly master of the mystic arts & star of stage & screen Count Arthur Strong is none of these though he likes to think he is Steve Delaney returns as the pompously delusional Count Arthur in this BAFTA-nominated sitcom written by Delaney & Graham Linehan (Father Ted The IT Crowd) Co-starring Rory Kinnear as Michael a perpetually nervous writer & the son of Arthur&s late comedy partner this third series is presented here complete & uncut In this series Arthur is enlisted to rid a haunted house of its demonic occupants though things get worse when a birthday treat for Michael turns into a terrifying battle for survival! But that&s just the start of things what with amnesiac detective work strange religious organisations John&s gangster pals & " The Soupover" which is like a sleepover but with much more soup! ...