A moving family drama of one young woman's fight to survive to find her long-lost relatives & to find a place to call home Bridgette has been hurt many times in her life. Her early years were blighted by her spoilt brother; her marriage ruined by World War Two. Now her mother is dying. & then comes a deathbed revelation -- somewhere Bridgette has another family & a father. Bridgette joins the war effort & shows her courage by aiding a British Agent whose life is in danger. But as the war draws to a close Bridgette is still full of questions about her past & is determined to find the answers. So she sets off for Birmingham -- not knowing what she will discover but desperately hoping to find a place where she can finally belong! ...

This is a key text for all those studying for degrees & foundation degrees in early childhood early years & related disciplines. It enables students to appreciate the central role of observation for understanding planning for & educating early years children. It covers the theoretical background in detail & highlights important works.

Includes:: guidance on techniques & recording & analysing & consideration of the ethical implications. The text helps students to understand how their observations can be effectively used to draw conclusions or to prompt further study. This second edition

Includes:: new chapters on the curriculum & recording & analysing.



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She grew up in the shadows of lies. Now the past will come to light.. . As a child she was Baby Celeste the one thing that kept her mother in touch with reality. But now her mother is in an institution & sixteen-year-old Celeste Atwell is alone in the world. Adoped by a wealthy couple Celeste has everything a girl could desire: designer clothes luxury cars even a handsome boyfriend. But her indulgence may come at a steep price
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To escape her possessive & drunken step-father Kate is sent away from teaming Jarrow to work on the Ravensworth Estate. Swapping a life of hardship for this rural idyll she is soon attracting the attention of charming headstrong Alexander a distant cousin of the Earl. Kate dares to dream of a future with Alexander; but when their love is consummated in one stolen night of passion those dreams are shattered. With her lover forced into an unwanted betrothal Kate discovers she is pregnant & must return to face the wrath of her step-father & a bleak future. But she refuses to give up hope that one day Alexander might return to claim her & their love child. A CHILD OF JARROW (the second novel in the Jarrow Trilogy) is a poignant & compelling story with an engaging heroine who will steal your heart. ...

' The Jago had got him & it held him fast.' In the worst of London's East End slums in an area called the Jago young Dicky Perrott is used to a life of poverty crime & violence. Gang warfare is the order of the day deaths are commonplace & thieving the only way to survive. At first Dicky dreams of becoming a High Mobsman
- one of the aristocrats of Jago crime
- but the efforts of Father Sturt to improve conditions offer him a different path. Dicky's journey takes him through a savage but colourful community of pickpockets & cosh-carriers where the police only enter in threes & where murder erupts with an unusual horror & intimacy. Morrison's portrayal of the Victorian underclass & its underworld drew attention to the bleak prospects for children living in such surroundings & it is a classic of slum-fiction. In this edition Peter Miles provides a rich contextual background to the creation of the novel & the social debates to which it contributed. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.

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Beautiful repackage of this Barbara Erskine classic the story of a remarkable mediaeval noblewoman whose life shaped the history of three crowns The child whose hands would hold three crowns is born in fire. In 1218 an extraordinary princess is born whose birth was foretold. Her mystical powers & unquenchable spirit will alter the course of history. Raised by her fiercely Welsh nurse to support the Celtic cause against the predatory English king Princess Eleyne is taught to worship the old gods to look into the future & sometimes the past. However unable to identify time & place in her terrifying visions she is powerless to avert forthcoming tragedy... Remarkable events follow Eleyne all her life as despite impassioned resistance her world is shaped by powerful men. But her tempestuous life & loves tie her to the destinies of England Scotland & Wales... ...

Scholar. Warrior. Samurai. His name was Bennosuke son of the great Munisai Shinmen known throughout the empire as one of the greatest warriors who ever lived. His destiny was to become a great warrior like his father
- a Samurai one of the most feared & respected in the world. But before fame comes action & Bennosuke must prove himself on the battlefield before he can claim his inheritance. & in his way stands the vengeful Hayato son of Lord Nakata the face of the enemy a man who is determined to kill Bennosuke. It is a battle between honour & vengeance pride & reputation. & Bennosuke must look death in the eye before he can call himself a warrior. Before he can call himself Musashi the greatest warrior of all time...
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The new edition of this popular handbook gives an authoritative informative & accessible account of key areas of child protection practice. Covering research policy & practice it is relevant to all professionals working in child care. No other book on child protection offers such comprehensive coverage of policy & practice. It provides research findings in all areas of child abuse latest policies & indications of good practice plus specialist chapters for different professionals. Chapters have been contributed by known experts in the field both distinguished academics & practitioners. By combining the latest factual information with sophisticated analysis it is the ideal course text for child protection programmes as well as meeting the needs of more experienced practitioners academics & trainers. ...

How do practitioners step up to the professional challenge of keeping children safe? Leading author Harry Ferguson draws on his own research personal experience & real-life case studies to challenge the way we think about child protection. This highly original & engaging book captures the daily reality of practice within lifes most personal spaces & offers a rare insight into the lived experience of working with vulnerable children their parents & other carers. Blending diverse ideas from across the social sciences the book addresses some of the key issues faced by practitioners today: a- How do you navigate the private areas of a childs life
- their home their bedroom their emotional world? a- What do you do when confronted with parents or carers who are resistant aggressive or deceitful? a- Why is appropriate touch an essential element of relating to children & how can you develop the professional resilience to use it effectively? An inspiring declaration of the need for a new intimate approach to child protection this ground-breaking book lays the foundations of skilful authoritative practice. It is a must for any student or practitioner within this challenging field.
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A complete & comprehensive guide to why kids behave & think the way they do-and how to bring out the best in them. In the U.S. more than 10 of children are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders while countless others remain undiagnosed. Defining what is normal" & what is not is of great concern to anyone who works with guides nurtures teaches or parents children. With new discoveries in mental disorders that affect children Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a childs life as well as how to diagnose treat & overcome the cognitive barriers that impede learning & development. How to identify & treat mental disorders Covers behavior disorders autism attention deficit disorder reading disabilities bipolar disorder & more Guidance on helping a child control impulses develop self esteem & have good relationships An essential guide for parents teachers & caregivers Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides a detailed overview of an average childs cognitive development how to detect abnormalities & what to do next." ...