In Stalin's Soviet Union crime does not exist. But still millions live in fear. The mere suspicion of disloyalty to the State the wrong word at the wrong time can send an innocent person to his execution. Officer Leo Demidov an idealistic war hero believes he's building a perfect society. But after witnessing the interrogation of an innocent man his loyalty begins to waver & when ordered to investigate his own wife Raisa Leo is forced to choose where his heart truly lies. Then the impossible happens. A murderer is on the loose killing at will & every belief Leo has ever held is shattered. Denounced by his enemies & exiled from home with only Raisa by his side he must risk everything to find a criminal that the State won't admit even exists. On the run Leo soon discovers the danger isn't from the killer he is trying to catch but from the country he is trying to protect. ...

In April 2007 62-year-old Eunice Spry was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the systematic wounding cruelty & assault of the vulnerable children whose welfare had been entrusted to her. Her Gloucestershire home should have been a refuge. Instead it became a prison where over the course of 20 years her charges were routinely abused & tortured. To the outside world Jehovahs Witness Spry presented herself as a pillar of the community. Behind closed doors she was a sadistic tyrant who beat the children with metal bars forced wooden sticks down their throats & made them eat lard bleach vomit & faeces. The details of the trial horrified the nation & attracted considerable press attention. Now for the first time one of the victims
- known in the case as Child C & now 19 years old
- tells the full shocking story of what went on in Eunice Sprys house of evil. Child C is a gripping heartbreaking story of enforced isolation psychological & physical abuse & a childhood denied. Despite all he has been through Christopher Spry is a survivor with a zest for life. With his former foster mother in prison he can finally tell the story of his suffering & what it is like to grow up brutalised & abandoned with no one to hear your plight.

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Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten & starved by his emotionally unstable alcoholic mother a mother who played tortuous unpredictable games
- games that left one of her three sons nearly dead. She no longer considered Dave a son but a slave; no longer a boy but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement his clothes were torn & smelly & when he was allowed the luxury of food it was scraps from the dog's bowl. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare played out behind closed doors. But throughout Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him. This book covers the early years of his life & is an affecting & inspirational book of the horrors of child abuse & the steadfast determination of one child to survive.
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As much an illustrated guide as a textbook heres one place you can find everything you need to know about caring for children & how they develop. Whether youre studying for GCSE or Level 2 qualifications from CACHE or BTEC these are the key topics covered step-by-step. Broken down into 76 simple chunks that each explain a short topic Pamela Minetts approach uses illustration as much as words to explain the key concepts & show you what is meant. The emphasis is on practical guidance based on the best & most up-to-date advice in the field. Review questions & further activities at the end of each chapter help you revise difficult topics or stretch yourself on those you are more confident with. Its a book students & parents to be will keep coming back to for information time & time again. ...

Turn students into professionals with our best-selling level 3 Child Care & Early Years textbook. This bright colourful & appealing textbook is written by a team of brilliant authors who clearly explain difficult ideas in simple terms. Fully updated with the latest specifications this textbook is ideal for learners on all Level 3 programmes including those studying the Level 3 CYPW Diploma with any awarding body
- BTEC CACHE & City & Guilds. Shows how knowledge & ideas can be used in real-life settings with Case Studies & Practice Tips features. Ensures learners are fully prepared to get the best grades with the Assessment Checklist & the Assessment Practice features.

Includes:: a comprehensive mapping grid that links all content to all NQF & QCF qualifications from BTEC CACHE & City & Guilds.


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This accessible pedagogically-rich & UK-authored text on Child Development links psychological theory to real classroom settings & scenarios & is tailored specifically for those training to teach. The text brings together key concepts & theories in developmental psychology & applies them to a range of classroom & educational settings. The book also emphasises the continuing partnership between child parent & educator & real life scenarios from home & educational settings are presented to help the reader bridge the gap from theoretical study to practical application. Supplementary material will include a companion website that will support the material in the book & encourage sudents to undertake wider reading & independent learning. ...

Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Child Development. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. Written for 2009 curriculum change Essentials provides concise coverage of all the externally assessed course content & skills for GCSE Child Development. The student-friendly uncluttered approach guides students through the core content with succinct revision notes & practice questions that focus on the essential content needed for the exams. * Short sentences focused paragraphs & bullet points help to make the content accessible to students of all abilities * Key words & concepts are highlighted to aid memory & recall * Relevant diagrams & illustrations clarify key points & aid visual learning * Practice questions at the end of each section test & reinforce understanding * Quick Test & Key Word summary at the end of every spread. ...

Intended for use alongside the GCSE Essentials Child Development Revision Guide this workbook

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* Fully updated & restructured so learners can match the new EYFS key areas & can be sure they have the most up-to-date information. *

Includes:: a DVD providing video clips of children's developmental stages at all ages which gives learners the opportunity to experience this important area of child development. * Chapter 12-16 has been extended to include young people up to age 19 so learners have all the information they need for all age ranges. * Brand new photos in the theorist section help to bring learning to life & give learners a clear visual reference to what the theories actually look like in practice.

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This accessible guide to Child Development is specifically aimed at students on Early Childhood Studies & Early Years courses. The text begins by examining the context of early childhood today & goes on to look at childrens development in detail including comprehensive development charts for reference. It considers the biological/social debate in child development holistic development & factors affecting development. Finally the text makes essential links between theory & practice helping the reader understand how to apply their learning in a real-life setting. Throughout activities are included to help the reader interact with the text to gain a better understanding. ...