What if we told you...that dishonesty in children is a positive trait that arguing in front of your kids can make you a good role model & that if you praise your children you risk making them fail.. .and it was all true? Using a cutting-edge combination of behavioural psychology & neuroscience award-winning journalists Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman have produced an innovative counter-intuitive read that will change the way we interact with our children forever. They demonstrate that for years our best intentions with children have been our worst ideas using break-through scientific studies to prove that our instincts & received wisdom are all wrong. Nurtureshock" is the Freakonomics of childhood & adolescence exploring logic-defying insights that have far-reaching relevance for us all." ...

This book provides an indispensable account of current understandings of children's emotional development. Integrating the latest research findings from areas such as attachment theory neuroscience & developmental psychology it weaves these into a readable & easy-to-digest text. It provides a tour of the most significant influences on the developing child always bearing in mind the family & social context. It looks at key developmental stages from life in the womb to the pre-school years & right up until adolescence whilst also examining how we develop key capacities such as language play & memory. Issues of nature & nurture are addressed & the effects of different kinds of early experiences are unpicked looking at both individual children & larger-scale longitudinal studies. Psychological ideas & research are carefully integrated with those from neurobiology & understandings from other cultures to create a coherent & balanced view of the developing child in context. Nurturing Natures integrates a wide array of complex academic research from different disciplines to create a book that is not only highly readable but also scientifically trustworthy. Full of fascinating findings it provides answers to many of the questions people really want to ask about the human journey from conception into adulthood. Visit Graham Music's personal site at http://www.nurturingminds.co.uk/. ...

It is Christmas Eve & the party is over. Clara creeps downstairs to find Nutcracker a wooden doll given to her by her mysterious godfather Drosselmeier
- a creator of fabulous mechanical toys has come to life. Through her godfathers strange powers Clara is caught up in a thrilling battle in which she & Nutcracker
- in reality a prince transformed by an evil spell
- overcome the Mouse King & his army. Claras bravery is rewarded by a trip to the magical Land of Sweets & in the end it is her love & loyalty that lift the curse transforming Nutcracker back into his true self & making Claras dreams come true. This classic love story which inspired the popular ballet that is danced to one of Tchaikovskys most magical scores is wonderfully retold by David Walser in a direct translation from the original German story. Jan Pienkowski master of illustration brings the story vividly to life adding his own magic with exquisite illustrations on sparkling backgrounds. The finale is a multi-layered tableau of intricate laser-cut silhouettes created in the style of traditional German papercraft. This beautiful & sumptuous novelty book is the ultimate Christmas gift.


...

Nutcases provide in-depth case analysis of the facts principles & decision of the most important cases in an area of law. They include a number of features such as boxed think points" to make them easy to use & retain the information. Nutcases are an essential revision aid & ideal for getting fully up to speed with a new subject." ...

Nutcases provide in-depth case analysis of the facts principles & decision of the most important cases in an area of law. They include a number of features such as boxed think points" to make them easy to use & retain the information. Nutcases are an essential revision aid & ideal for getting fully up to speed with a new subject." ...

This is a retelling of a beloved Christmas classic elegantly packaged. It is beautifully illustrated by Eric Puybaret; illustrator of the hugely successful Puff the Magic Dragon". This stunning book belongs under every childs Christmas tree! It is aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years old. What a special Christmas gift this will be: the beloved holiday fantasy beautifully retold by John Cech (author of the " Classic Fairy Tale" series) & illustrated by Eric Puybaret whose imaginative art helped turn " Puff the Magic Dragon" into a blockbuster. Cech bases his version on E.T.A. Hoffmans original which features not only the story familiar to all ballet lovers but other wondrous adventures
- including the tale of Princess Pirlipat & an explanation of the origins of the Nutcracker himself. Lavishly & elegantly packaged this book belongs under every childs tree."
...

Meg is growing up in a world of food filled fantasy; where her first tooth was so sharp her mother used her as a can opener & eating too many apples once left her spitting pips. Then age five she is humiliated in front of the other children at school & turns her back on the world of fiction deciding to let logic rule her everyday thoughts & deeds. Years later Megs mother falls ill & as she struggles to deal with the situation in an orderly fashion her mother remains cocooned in her obsession with cookery refusing to face up to her illness. Slowly Meg uncovers the truth about her childhood & is now faced with a humbling decision: to live in a cold harsh reality or envelop herself in a wonderful world of make-believe. Maybe life isnt defined as fact or fiction
- perhaps it can include truth lies & everything in between.
...

Patrick OBrians Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their beginning with Master & Commander these evocative stories are being re-issued in paperback with smart new livery. This is the fourteenth book in the series. Patrick OBrian is regarded by many as the greatest living historical novelist writing in English. In The Nutmeg of Consolation Jack Aubrey & Stephen Maturin begin stranded on an uninhabited island in the Dutch East Indies attacked by ferocious Malay pirates. They contrive their escape but after a stay in Batavia & a change of ship they are caught up in a night chase in the fiercely tidal waters & then embroiled in the much more insidious conflicts of the terrifying penal settlements of New South Wales. It is one of OBrians most accomplished & gripping books. ...

Nutrition: A Practical Approach explains nutrition in an understandable interesting & straightforward way. It is suitable for use on a variety of nutrition courses including those offered by VTCT ION ITEC & the Home Study Nutrition Diploma Course written by the author & accredited by Vocational Awards International. It is also ideal for those studying a nutrition module on therapy-based courses such as the VTCT Holistic Diploma or NVQ 3 in Beauty Therapy. It is excellent reference material for health practitioners holistic therapists or anyone with a general interest in nutrition. Divided into 3 parts Part 1 covers the basic theory for nutrition including macronutrients (carbohydrates proteins & fats) micro nutrients (vitamins & minerals) herbal remedies & superfoods. It also covers diet supplements food labels food myths & nutrition of specific groups of people such as pregnant women. Part 2 covers nutritional influences on body systems & explains over 100 everyday symptoms including fatigue loss of concentration aching joints bloating heartburn PMS endometriosis arthritis candid & insomnia. Symptoms are listed for each body system & an explanation of how diet affects each system is given. From the digestive system through to the urinary system recommendations are given by way of supernutrients herbal remedies superfoods & lifestyle changes. Part 3 helps you to get started in the field of nutrition. It covers topics ranging from diet planning principles to calculating Body Mass Index & The Weakest Link questionnaire. This simple questionnaire is quick to complete & helps you to ascertain your clients weakest body system. This enables you to provide effective home care advice regarding the system which needs most support in association with Part 2 of the book. ...

Take charge of your well-being improve your health feel younger & live longer The Nutrition Almanac offers you reliable information based on the latest scientific discoveries as well as an expanded section on essential vitamins & minerals & their amazing benefits. All the nutritional information you need is here so enhancing & maintaining good health is easy! Eat better. Live longer. Learn how what you eat can affect more than 100 common ailments Discover rich sources of vitamins & minerals in foods at your supermarket Understand the difference between good fats & bad fats Get practical information on the benefits of antioxidants & phytonutrients in food Find out which food ingredients & additives to avoid ...