With an Introduction by Emma Hartnoll Initially a vivacious outgoing person Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) progressively withdrew into a reclusive existence An undiscovered genius during her lifetime only seven out of her total of 1775 poems were published prior to her death She had an immense breadth of vision & a passionate intensity & awe for life love nature time & eternity Originally branded an eccentric Emily Dickinson is now recognised as a major poet of great depth startling originality & courage for as she wrote Assent & you are sane; Demure you're straightaway dangerous & handled with a chain' ...

Introduction Notes & Bibliography by Dr Bruce Woodcock Senior Lecturer in English University of Hull William Blake was an engraver painter & visionary mystic as well as one of the most revolutionary of the Romantic poets His writing attracted the astonished admiration of authors as diverse as Wordsworth Ruskin WBYeats & more recently beat poet Allen Ginsberg & the 'flower power' generation He is one of England's most original artists whose works aim to liberate imaginative energies & subvert 'the mind-forged manacles' of restriction This volume contains many of his writings including ' Songs of Innocence' ' Songs of Experience' ' The Marriage of Heaven & Hell' & a generous selection from the Prophetic Books including ' Milton' & ' Jerusalem' ...

With an Introduction Notes & Bibliography by Dr Bruce Woodcock Senior Lecturer in English University of Hull Shelley's short prolific life produced some of the most memorable & well-known lyrics of the Romantic period But he was also the most radical writer in the English literary tradition of his day a fiery political visionary committed to social change & progress The generous selection in this volume represents the wide range of his writing both poetry & prose Arranged chronologically the accompanying introductory essays set Shelley's works in their historical social & political context They provide a vivid insight into the life & times of this volcanic spirit whose inspiring voice called on the people of England to Rise like lions after slumber In unvanquishable number; Shake your chains to earth like dew Which in sleep had fallen on you Ye are many they are few' (The Mask of Anarchy) ...

H G Wells is often referred to as the father of science fiction' & this compendium of his stories contains two of his most well-known works in the genre The Time Machine (1895) & The War of the Worlds (1897) In addition the reader is treated to some stories of truly extraordinary

Dimensions The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896) The Invisible Man (1897) When the Sleeper Wakes (1899) The First Men in the Moon (1901) & The Food of the Gods & How it came to Earth (1904) But Wells's phenomenal imagination ranged far & wide & thus we have included here two works of comic social realism Kipps (1905) & The History of Mr Polly (1910) stories that resound with Edwardian dreams frustrations & triumphs Wells is such a brilliant storyteller that well over a century after their publication all of these texts are as fresh & compelling to us today as they would have been when his initial readers first turned their pages often in astonishment & frequently in amusement This is certainly a collection of the very best of HG Wells & we encourage you to devour them & above all to enjoy the mercurial talent of this most original & precocious writer

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Thirty-five beautiful girls Thirty-five beautiful rivals It's the chance of a lifetime & 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky She has been chosen for The Selection a reality TV lottery in which the special few compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon's love Swept up in a world of elaborate gowns glittering jewels & decadent feasts America is living a new & glamorous life & the prince takes a special interest in her much to the outrage of the others Rivalry within The Selection is fierce & not all of the girls are prepared to play by the rules But what they don't know is that America has a secret
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It's swoon meets the Hunger Games in THE SELECTION series! Two captivating Selection stories
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For anyone who needs to understand assess or manage selective mutism this is a comprehensive & practical manual that is grounded in behavioural psychology & anxiety management & draws on relevant research findings as well as the authors' extensive clinical experience Now in its second edition & including new material for adolescents & adults The Selective Mutism Resource Manual 2e providesan up-to-date summary of literature & theory to deepen your understanding of selective mutisma wealth of ideas on assessment & management in home school & community settings so that its relevance extends far beyond clinical practicea huge range of printable online handouts & other resourcescase studies & personal stories to illustrate symptoms & demonstrate the importance of tailored interventions This book is essential reading for people who have selective mutism as well as for the clinicians therapists educators caseworkers & families who support them ...

' Refreshing heartfelt & humble This book will be a game changer in promoting positive mental health' Sarah Turner The Unmumsy Mum Everything you need to know about self-care; what it is why it's important why it's such a struggle & how to integrate it into day-to-day life Self-care is a tool accessible to us all which helps us to take responsibility for ourown happiness
- our physical emotional psychological & social needs Jayne Hardy founder & CEO of The Blurt Foundation argues that it is the best preventative measure available to us to combat overwhelmedness stress & ill health in our hectic modern world The Self-Care Project is for those who have been feeling off-kilter for a while but have not been able to put their finger on 'why' It is a no-nonsense practical journey to help you do just that It'll walk you through the case for self-care (why it's so darn important) why it isn't selfish at all help you explore what self-care means for you what your obstacles might be & provide advice on how to chisel outdaily space for self-care in a practical achievable & realistic way' Reading this is like a therapy session with a trusted empathetic friend determined to help you turn things around minus any irritating self-righteousness' The Independent
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'I love this book!'
- Mandy Lehto Psychologies Magazine What if it were possible to help ourselves thrive rather than simply survive?
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Can philanthropy alleviate inequality? Do antipoverty programs work on the ground? In this eye-opening analysis Erica Kohl-Arenas bores deeply into how these issues play out in California's Central Valley which is one of the wealthiest agricultural production regions in the world & also home to the poorest people in the United States Through the lens of a provocative set of case studies The Self-Help Myth reveals how philanthropy maintains systems of inequality by attracting attention to the behavior of poor people while shifting the focus away from structural inequities & relationships of power that produce poverty In Fresno County for example which has a 56 billion-plus agricultural industry migrant farm workers depend heavily on food banks religious organizations & family networks to feed & clothe their families Foundation professionals espouse well-intentioned hopeful strategies to improve the lives of the poor These strategies contain specific ideas-in philanthropy terminology "theories of change"- that rely on traditional American ideals of individualism & hard work such as self-help civic participation & mutual prosperity But when used in partnership with well-defined limits around what foundations will & will not fund these ideals become fuzzy concepts promoting professional & institutional behaviors that leave relationships of poverty & inequality untouched ...