Superstart" is a break-through for beginner violinists full of exciting music & fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire & stimulate pupils & teachers. Mary Cohen is one of Britains leading string teachers & this new edition is a distillation of her many years of teaching & research
- a core method now in one book. Complete violin technique is introduced from the start providing a solid foundation & taking the player up to grade one level. Carefully structured each unit covers a clear technical point through expertly written pieces providing the student with a true musical experience at each tiny step. Mary takes an imaginative child-orientated approach throughout encouraging interaction & the exploration of new sound worlds through a superb variety of music. The accompanying CD provides all the piano accompaniments with unique cue entries to help beginners get started. For extra flexibility most of the pieces in the violin viola & cello book are compatible making this a great resource for individual or group teaching."
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For most people life today means less sleep less leisure & less exercise; semi-present parenting junk food eaten on the run more caffeine & more work. Our 24/7 news cycle shouts at us from every screen keeping us on edge with haunting images of war abroad terror at home & threats to our finances & health around every corner. The depth & breadth of these phenomena have so profoundly impacted the quality of our lives that the way our bodies respond to it has devolved into a new diagnosis
- Super Stress Syndrome
- a form of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder produced by the 21st centurys over-stimulating lifestyle. Under normal conditions confronted with dangerous challenges the human body releases stress hormones that prepare it to meet the demands of the perceived emergency but then returns the nervous system to a restorative state when the crisis has passed. With Super Stress stress hormones flow unabated & unable to adapt to & accommodate this chronic hormonal surge the human body begins to break down. In addition to immune deficiencies acute gastrointestinal issues high blood pressure chronic inflammation obesity & insomnia this process creates a numbing effect causing those who experience Super Stress to often mistakenly identify themselves as being in control & able to rest at will. & so the insidious biological cycle continues. The Super Stress Solution" shares world-renowned integrative physician Roberta Lees unique prescription for recognizing rebalancing & protecting against the symptoms of Super Stress. It provides a comprehensive questionnaire to help readers evaluate their own level of stress as well as a healing four-week programme
- a series of small easy-to-incorporate steps toward physical & emotional wellness
- that will reset the nervous system & restore a sense of serenity a well from which to draw strength day to day. The innovative Super Stress Solution programme
Includes:: specific recommendations for healing nourishment
- the super-foods herbs & supplements that repair Super Stress damage & that will sustain the body during inevitable times of stress; a detoxification diet to jumpstart the physical repair process as well as sample menus & a long-term eating plan; novel ideas for synchronizing routines to a saner pace as well as Dr. Lees prescription for better sleep; illustrated exercises that can be done in 5 minute to 1 hour increments
- from walking to stretching to golfing
- theres something for everyone; & proven meditative & relaxation techniques that create sanctuary peace & calm in the moment."







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Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! Theres no other worm like SUPERWORM! Never fear Superworms here! He can fish Spider out of a well & rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworms rescue when hes captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily all of Superworms insect friends have a cunning plan... ...

Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! There's no other worm like SUPERWORM! Never fear Superworm's here! He can fish Spider out of a well & rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm's rescue when he's captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily all of Superworm's insect friends have a cunning plan... ...

This major new book traces for the first time the architectural & engineering works in the Royal Navy's shore bases at home & overseas & the political imperatives & technologies that helped shape them up to the First World War. Based on detailed archival research it concentrates on the remarkable legacy of surviving structures. The varied requirements of the sailing navy & its steam-driven successor are reflected in successive dockyard remodellings & expansions. The book reveals the close links that developed with a rapidly industrialising Britain at the end of the eighteenth century showing contributions of figures such as Samuel Bentham Thomas Telford Henry Maudslay the Rennies the Jessops & James Watt. The influence of the Royal Engineers is traced from early beginnings in the 1700s to their major role in the dockyard expansions from the late 1830s into the twentieth century. The architectural development of victualling & ordnance yards naval hospitals schools & coaling stations are all described together with their key contributions to Great Britain's long naval supremacy. Copiously illustrated with maps plans & photographs this important & lively work will appeal to naval historians industrial archaeologists & students of British history. ...

The Early Years Foundation Stage brings new expectations to ensure that every child is provided with the best support for their learning & development from birth to five & beyond. Practical skills in observing making assessments & using these assessments in planning are essential for all practitioners working with young children. Vicky Hutchin offers clear guidance & advice on all aspects of assessment & planning in the early years rooted firmly in the well-established principles of good practice & recent research. With plenty of real observations of children learning across the age range Vicky explains the essential processes for effective assessment & planning including different ways of observing as well as how best to involve parents & the children themselves
- even the very youngest. Most importantly she shows how to make these processes manageable covering a wide range of different types of settings
- from childminder to playgroup nursery childrens centre & reception class. She also considers the new statutory summative assessment the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile & how to ensure the assessment is used effectively to support planning in Year 1. This book follows on from Vickys previous books Right from the Start & Observing & Assessing for the Foundation Stage Profile in showing how rewarding effective assessment & planning is for all concerned
- the children their families & the practitioners involved.


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The importance & understanding of inclusiveness in education has become an integral part of the education system. With emphasis on the well-being of families & children alike the concept of an inclusive learning environment continues to focus on the interests of the child as a whole not their condition & this approach is at the forefront of supporting their emotional & educational well-being. Now fully updated to be in line with changes to education policy as well as the findings of the Rose report & the Every Child Matters strategy Supporting Inclusive Practice" encourages the ongoing practice of inclusion with discussions guidance & advice on how to build an inclusive environment. This book encourages debate reflection & discussion when relating to the teaching of: children with English as an additional language; gifted & talented children; children with autism & physical & sensory disabilities; children who have suffered loss grief & bereavement; & children who are in care or being looked after. Also helping you to promote childrens independence emotional resilience & advice on working with families & professional agencies this book is integral to all those training at university to work in the education sector teachers & teaching assistants who are looking to truly achieve inclusive practice in their classroom." ...

Are children who are exposed to more than one language from birth at an advantage or a disadvantage when starting school? Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Early Years" examines the theoretical ideological & practical issues involved in the education of children speaking two or more languages coming to settings which are predominantly monolingual. The book examines current research & thinking about the advantages & disadvantages of being multilingual & tackles complex topics such as: what being multilingual implies in terms of prior learning & why this matters in education; the importance of respect for diversity & encouraging children to be proud of their language & culture; practical ways to help young children acquire English; ways of working with parents who themselves have little or no English; the differences & difficulties involved in a child learning an additional language so early on in their lives; strategies for exploring the learning of multilingual learners; & a review of the resources & activities that could help. Sandra Smidt views multilingualism as a cognitive advantage & shows how early years practitioners can use interactive styles of learning to focus on the benefit that the many cultures & languages in the classroom can bring to childrens learning & development. Written in a highly accessible tone this book offers practitioners a mix of practical case studies & examples in which theory are embedded & its importance explained. Students of early childhood education will also appreciate the authors carefully structured approach to the topic as she

Includes:: summary boxes glossaries & points for reflection in each chapter."

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Supporting Transitions in the Early Years" explores the whole range of early childhood transitions rather than simply looking at starting school or pre-school. It helps parents practitioners policy-makers & Early Years students at every level to understand & support the successive transitions made by young children from birth to five. Starting from a discussion of the rapid pace of change in current societies & childrens need to acquire flexibility & resilience in adapting to change it offers examples of transitions such as: Babies & toddlers moving into under-3s care; pre-schoolers moving into school; reception children moving into formal learning classrooms; & support for the transitions of children with English as an additional language or special needs. At each stage individual case studies are discussed in relation to relevant theories of development & learning & contemporary perspectives on childrens well-being & childrens rights. The international case studies offer clear examples of the ways that adults in high-quality settings can work together with parents to strengthen childrens positive dispositions. This book highlights key qualities
- resilience resourcefulness & reciprocity
- which adults should seek to foster in children to facilitate their current transitions & prepare them for a future of change. The author also underlines the importance of listening to children from birth onwards if we are to offer the kind of caring & educative environments that will best support their well-being."

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