Sue Palmers ground-breaking book TOXIC CHILDHOOD generated national debate. Now in this important follow-up book she provides an essential guide on how to bring up children in a way that avoids the problems of a toxic world.

Includes:: practical easy-to-follow advice on: Food Play Sleep Language Childcare & education Family life Using TV computers & mobile phones to your advantage With so many pressures across so many parts of our lives today this book is the one-stop solution to all our concerns about raising healthy happy children in the modern world.

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By all appearances Soichi Negishi is a sweet well-mannered boy who likes Swedish pop music trendy boutiques & all things fashionable. But at the same time hes also Krauser II front man for Detroit Metal City & indie death metal band whose popularity increases by the day. Once the DMC makeup goes on & Soichi takes the stage his natural talent as a death metal god cant help but flourish. Is this the band hes truly destined to be in? ...

Deutsch Plus is the ideal beginners course for adult learners whether studying in a class at home for business or leisure. This course book is designed to be used with the Deutsch Plus audio CDs which are available separately (9780563519256). It introduces the language in short manageable units & the regular revision & self-check sections allow you to monitor your progress as you go. A wealth of cultural information is included enabling you to develop your language skills in context. Deutsch Plus can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. 211-page course book. ...

Deutsch Plus is the ideal beginners course for adult learners whether studying in a class at home for business or leisure. The course is carefully structured to introduce you to the language in a meaningful interesting & entertaining way. A wealth of cultural information is also included enabling you to develop your language skills in context. Deutsch Plus 1 can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. The pack

Includes:: a 211-page course book & four 75-minute audio CDs: Course Book The course book introduces the language in short manageable units & the regular revision & self-check sections allow you to monitor your progress as you go. Audio The audio CDs feature authentic dialogues & interviews as well as useful explanations & tips. You also have the option to take part in conversations to reinforce your speaking & listening skills & build your confidence.

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Develop Your Leadership Skills" is John Adair's most accessible title on leadership. Full of exercises & checklists it will boost your confidence levels & guide & inspire anyone on their journey to becoming a leader of excellence. Acknowledged as a world expert John Adair offers stimulating insights into recognizing & developing individual leadership qualities acquiring personal authority & most importantly mastering core leadership functions such as planning communicating & motivating. Suitable for anyone who wishes to improve or develop their leadership skills this guide distills the essence of John Adair's teaching & provides a framework for becoming an effective leader." ...

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Includes:: a physical copy of The Developing Child 13e by Bee as well as access to the e Text

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Developing Holistic Care for Long-term Conditions focuses on how to help people with long-term health conditions cope more effectively. It brings together physical & mental health offering a holistic approach for students & practitioners in a variety of care settings. Comprising four sections this text introduces the policy & background to caring for people with chronic illness as well as the psychosocial impact of long-term conditions. Essential skills for practice are explored including holistic assessment symptom control & the promotion of effective partnership between client & carer in supporting coping recovery & end of life care. There is an emphasis on maximising individual health potential & resilience with the role of nutrition exercise complementary therapy & spirituality considered. The focus is on client centred care which addresses the whole person mind & body. The extensive final section presents examples of key health issues where UK national guidelines have been published including: Long-term neurological conditions Diabetes Mental health Cancer Coronary heart disease Older people This evidence-based book takes note of the relevant National Service Frameworks & offers an informative & pragmatic guide for all those learning about caring for the chronically ill as well as providing a useful reference work for qualified nurses & allied health professionals. ...

Poor language & communication skills have been shown to have profound effect on the life chances of children & young people. Research tells us this consistently over the years. Now in its third edition Developing Language & Communication Skills through Small Group Work provides essential information for practitioners working with linguistically vulnerable children. It is underpinned by an approach based on developmental psychology & brain based research. The book provides clarity & repetition of key concepts at a level that this particular cohort of children require. The book now

Includes:: a section on using the power of puppets to support communication. Feedback from practitioners is that it is not only fun to run the SPIRALS groups but also highly effective in providing the support the children need. The SPIRALS language book contains a wealth of effective ideas for activities to support good practice to develop childrens speech language & communication development. The most powerful way to use Spirals is as set out in the sessions as an ongoing programme. Although these activities can be used as stand alone ideas to target a particular area of concern. The sessions have been carefully designed to build upon childrens existing skills base. Small spirals of learning are introduced at a pace the children can access & retain. SPIRALS supports good practice in early years settings & schools up to KS2. The aim is to develop effective language & communication skills which will underpin a range of critical thinking reasoning & social competency skills as well as increased ability to listen maintain focus & learn effectively. Also it has been shown that improvements in levels of spoken language can have a positive impact on written literacy. Included in this book are: concise explanations of the terms & concepts involved clear guidelines for setting up & running small group sessions structured lesson plans twelve for nursery & early primary years photocopiable resources lists of further reading & resources. New to this third edition
Includes:: revised Early Years & Reception Year material fully updated to reference the Bercow Report (2008) new section on using puppets effectively additional bubble commentaries offering useful tips & suggestions to teachers. This fully updated edition will be particularly useful for teachers teaching assistants in early years & in schools speech & language therapistsand assistants interested in the Spirals language development technique.


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I would thoroughly recommend this as a book which enables & empowers at many levels of experience. Every staff room should have a copy
- English Four to Eleven". The third edition of " Developing Language & Literacy 3-8" is an insightful introduction to teaching & learning English in the early years. The new edition has been fully updated to reflect requirements for teaching English in the early years including the new curriculum guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage & the new Primary Framework. It covers all aspects of language & literacy & draws on contemporary ideas research & classroom expertise to guide practice. The book

Includes:: chapters on: Speaking & Listening; Reading; Resources for Language & Literacy; Writing; Spelling Handwriting & Punctuation; Bilingual Learners; Language Literacy & Gender; Children with Difficulties; Involving Parents & Carers; Assessment; & Planning. Along with activities to promote reflective practice the author provides suggestions for further reading & useful websites. Further resource material for each chapter accompanies the book on the SAGE website. This book will be an essential guide for early years & primary trainee teachers."


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Highly readable... Anybody working with babies & young children needs to have the knowledge that Whitehead clearly explains here
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