This timely book provides a comprehensive overview of geographical historical political cultural & geostrategic factors that drive Russia today Explaining Russia's perspective it offers a much-needed analysis that will help readers understand how the country deals with its domestic issues & how these influence Russian foreign policy 184 pages 1 Graphs; 9 Tables unspecified; 6 Maps Laruelle Marlene ...

What are schemas & why do they matter? Again! Again! provides an introduction to understanding & supporting schemas & schema play in young children Practitioners will find an overview of schemas with guidance on where they fit within the EYFS There are examples of schemas with illustrations & descriptions of common behaviour patterns & these are set within the general context of child development The intention is to help early years practitioners identify schemas & to understand both how important they are & the vital role they play in the growing child's learning The aim is to help the reader understand how they can develop plan & resource activities which support children's learning through experiment & play ...

Everything we know about the world we live in starts with information we take in through the senses This book explains the way our sensory system works & shows how small inefficiencies in this complex system can have a huge impact on a child's behaviour Through easily relatable examples & metaphors the book describes the variety of sensory processing differences that can occur in children in a jargon-free way & offers practical advice to help manage these differences It explains how children's varying sensory thresholds
- the point where a behavioural response to a stimuli is generated
- affects the way they view the world Each section

Includes:: occupational therapy evaluations of children with a range of sensory thresholds & shows how this influences their behaviour through professional observation reports offering a summary & recommendation for each child Presented with a clear focus without long lists of syndromes & symptoms this is the ideal starting point for parents & professionals working with children with sensory processing issues



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The emergence of social enterprises over the past 35 years has been an exciting & significant development in the economy at a local national & international level How should we understand the growing popularity of social enterprise & the wider social economy? Are alternative business models even more relevant in an uncertain business climate? Do they provide a robust response to periods of state 'austerity'? How do social enterprises contribute to global initiatives to improve the sustainability & responsibility of the business community? Through discussion of theoretical & practical considerations for the field & a wealth of learning features this 2nd edition of Understanding Social Enterprise Focuses on the distinct pathways that social enterprises follow critiquing the competencies & practices that contribute to a successful social economy Contains updated coverage on sector issues including the recent development of the social investment industry Explores how private voluntary & public sector agencies engage the social economy & how distinctive new forms have emerged from it Examines the management of social enterprises in different contexts within the social economy Contains updated coverage of international issues informed by global studies of the social economies Revisions include a new tripartite structure & two new chapters on ' Marketing & Measuring Social Value' & ' Social Investment & Crowd Funding' Visit the companion website for sample curricula instructors' manual Power Point slides & extra case studies for lecturers & access to full-text journal articles for students ...

The political & economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis This fully revised restructured & updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes & their implications since the elections of 2010 & 2015 280 pages No ...

While this text would naturally suit Political Science & International Relations students Mc Cormick realises that the EU is both a global political actor & the wealthiest marketplace in the world which means the EU must be studied from multiple disciplinary persepctives ...

Understanding the Montessori Approach is a much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend & consolidate their understanding of the Montessori Approach & how it is used in the teaching & learning of young children The book will enable the reader to analyse the essential elements of this Approach to early childhood & and its relationship to quality early years practice This second edition has been fully updated to reflect changes in the Early Years Foundation Stage &

Includes:: a fresh examination of the relationship between technology & the Montessori approach as well as a brand new chapter Learning in Montessori Settings Exploring all areas of the curriculum including the organisation of Montessori schools the environment learning & teaching & the outcomes for children this bookexamines the historical context of the Montessori approach & its relevance to modern-day education;explores Montessori's views of child development & the role of the learning environment in a child's educational development;details the organisation of Montessori schools worldwide & the structure of a typical day in a Montessori setting;highlights the principles of Montessori pedagogy including the tools & strategies employed by its practitioners;considers how & what children learn in a Montessori setting & the links with EYFS 2017;
Includes: new benefits & challenges of the Montessori approach to children's lives Understanding the Montessori Approach provides an accessible overview of this major pedagogical influence on early years practice supported by case studies examples summaries & reflective practice questions This new edition not only highlights the core ideas that practitioners should consider when reviewing & reflecting on their own practice but accomodates revisions to educational curriculum & policy in order to serve as an invaluable resource for students & practitioners alike


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The tenets of Islam cannot be grasped without a proper understanding of the Qur'an In this important new introduction Muhammad Haleem examines its recurrent themes
- life & eternity marriage & divorce peace & war water & nourishment
- & for the first time sets these in the context of the Qur'an's linguistic style Professor Haleem examines the background to the development of the surahs (chapters) & the ayahs (verses) & the construction of the Qur'an itself He shows that popular conceptions of Islamic attitudes to women marriage & divorce war & society differ radically from the true teachings of the Qur'an

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Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys & Men The Trauma of Sexual Abuse is an indispensable go-to book for understanding male sexual victimization It has become increasingly clear since the 1980s that men & boys like women & girls are sexually abused & assaulted in alarming numbers Yet there have been few resources available to victims their loved ones or those trying to help them Richard B Gartner was in the vanguard of clinicians treating male sexual victimization & has written extensively about it initially in professional papers then in his landmark 1999 book for clinicians Betrayed as Boys Psychodynamic Treatment of Sexually Abused Men continuing with his 2005 work Beyond Betrayal Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse He has been a tireless teacher clinician & advocate for male victims of sexual abuse in the classroom the lecture hall & of course the consulting room as well as in newspaper television radio & online interviews Dr Gartner has gathered together expert colleagues from the trauma psychoanalytic medical & survivor treatment fields Together they have created a comprehensive guide to what was once thought to be a rarity but now is clearly an all-too-common occurrence Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys & Men looks at the realities of male sexual victimization guiding clinicians & lay people alike to understand the complexities of the devastation it causes in victimized boys & men It considers topics as diverse as sexual assault in institutions like the military sports teams schools universities & religious organizations;sex trafficking of boys & adolescents;neurobiology & brain chemistry of male survivors of sexual abuse;gender & sexual dysfunctions & confusions resulting from sexual exploitation & trauma;physicians' treatment of sexually abused men's medical problems;socio-cultural influences on processing & treating men's & boys' sexual victimization Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys & Men is required reading for anyone working with male victims of sexual abuse & assault at any level
- psychotherapists rape counselors attorneys journalists guidance counselors physicians clergy graduate students & lawmakers
- & helpful to lay people interested in this often-unrecognized problem

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Understanding the Sociology of Health continues to offer an easy to read introduction to sociological theories essential to understanding the current health climate Up-to-date with key policy & research & including case studies & exercises to critically engage the reader this book shows how sociology can answer complex questions about health & illness such as why health inequalities exist To better help with your studies this book contains a global perspective with international examples; a new chapter on health technologies; online access to videos of the author discussing key topics as well as recommended further readings; a glossary chapter summaries & reflective questions to help you engage with the subject Though aimed primarily at students on health & social care courses & professions allied to medicine this textbook provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the social aspects of health ...