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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The author examines theories of citizenship capacity & choice when supporting vulnerable adults & uses the impact of the early implementation of the Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 as a model. Her main themes are the extent of the reach of the state & the appropriateness of this with; a discussion of the tension between autonomy & protection & consideration of whether or not vulnerability impacts on the human rights of individuals. Concepts of harm & abuse are explored. Key questions answered include: does diminished intellectual capacity limit your rights as a citizen? Does vulnerability & being at risk of harm or abuse limit capacity? The author also explores whether the introduction of such legislation compromises individuals free will & choice. The book bases itself around the Scottish legislation & draws on the emerging results of empirical research undertaken by the author over the first two years following its implementation the first of its kind in the UK. This provides a unique focus for the central debate on autonomy & protection & the link to citizenship & capacity. Supporting Vulnerable Adults provides an excellent overview of the tensions inherent in these policies for students & for those health & social care workers policy makers & other practitioners whose work involves the vulnerable. ...

A collection of insightful & uproariously funny non-fiction by the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST
- one of the most acclaimed
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Told with wit charm & heart this debut novel set in small-town Indiana from the 1960s to the present day will appeal to anyone who loved The Help or Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Pull up a chair by the window table at Big Earl's diner & meet the ' Supremes': three women from Plainview Indiana who've been best friends since their high-school days in the Sixties. There's Clarice a pious wife & mother struggling with her husband's infidelity; Barbara Jean who must confront the tragic reverberations of a youthful love affair; & Odette whose fearlessness has saved her friends many times but who now faces a terrifying situation of her own. Over iced tea & pecan pie through forty years of marriage children happiness & the blues the inseparable trio take on the world together. Come join them as they share the juiciest gossip the occasional tear & the most uproarious laughter.. .at the same time at the same table at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat. ...

The Surf Cafe Cookbook" is the first book by Jane & Myles Lamberth proprietors of Shells Cafe in Strandhill on the west coast of Irel&. Jane & Myles met eight years ago when they were both working in the UK. They spent summers working in restaurants by the sea in Cornwall so they could go surfing & winters running chalets in ski resorts in the Alps. Eventually they felt the need to put some roots down so they took the plunge & opened their own place Shells Cafe in March 2010. & they havent looked back since. Its the perfect place for Jane & Myles to create great food & live the outdoor lifestyle they love. They use fresh organic seasonal produce
- vegetables from the bountiful Irish soil & fish from the wild Atlantic. From foraging on the beach to creating the perfect picnic to making homemade Baileys " The Surf Cafe Cookbook" focuses on locally-produced food thats unpretentious & tasty. Its food for sharing with friends & family around the kitchen table or on a beach blanket thrown on the s&. Its contemporary Irish cooking with a soupcon of salty air. & the " Surf Cafe Cookbook" is more than just a cookbook it also

Includes:: all sorts of useful tips ranging from how to gut a fish to making crafty home accessories for special occasions. This is coastal living at its best
- cooking eating & living the Irish way. In this book Myles & Jane want to share their food adventures with you. Food & the outdoors are Myles & Janes great passions. Myles is head chef & mastermind behind the menu; Jane did a degree in Business & Marketing before ditching the city life in search of adventure."



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Surf Girl have teamed up with some of the best female surfers in the world to bring you the Surf Girl Handbook": the ultimate guide to womens surfing & the surfing bible for surf girls everywhere! " The Surf Girl Handbook" covers everything you need to know about surfing & takes you from total beginner through to standout ripper at your local break. Theres information on getting started oceanography & choosing the right equipment as well as step-by-step instructionals covering everything from your first session in the whitewater through to how to tube-ride. Plus theres advice on fitness regimes yoga & pilates nutrition & looking after yourself physically & mentally. & the book is full of useful info on the best places to go surf & how to protect the ocean in which we play. Packed with priceless information amazing photography & the ultimate insider tips from the pros
- " The Surf Girl Handbook" really is an essential for any surf girl. Its like having your own personal surf instructor lifestyle coach & fitness guru all in one book! " The Surf Girl Handbook"
- everything you need to know about surfing
- & so much more."


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Surf UK is the ultimate guide to Britains surf beaches. Compiled by an experienced surfer; with input from well-known surfers all round the UK. You cant beat local knowledge to help you find exciting waves in unexpected places. Each chapter deals with a particular section of the coastline. A numbered map highlights each beach the numbers on the map corresponding to numbers in the text. Here each break is discussed together with details about the beach including access facilities & accommodation. Using this book you should always be able to find the best waves going whatever your standard. In short this is the best companion in your travels to find the perfect wave. Table of Contents: Chapter 1
- Foreword & Introduction. Chapter 2
- UK Surf Guide
- Format. Chapter 3
- Cornwall. Chapter 4
- Devon. Chapter 5
- South Coast of England & Isle of Wight. Chapter 6
- East Anglia & Lincolnshire. Chapter 7
- North East Engl&. Chapter 8
- Scotland: East Coast North Coast & West Coast & Islands. Chapter 9
- South Wales & The Gower Peninsula. Chapter 10
- Pembrokeshire. Chapter 11
- North & Mid Wales. Chapter 12
- The Severn Bore. Chapter 13
- Waves & Surf. Chapter 14
- Green Seas & SAS. Chapter 15
- Appendix: Surf Data.















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This title received British Medical Association Book Awards 2009
- Commended Basic & Clinical Sciences. This innovative & highly
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It begins in the realm of the Real where matter still matters. Lededje Ybreq is one of the Intagliated her marked body bearing witness to a family shame her life belonging to a man whose lust for power is without limit. Prepared to risk everything for her freedom her release when it comes is at a price & to put things right she will need the help of the Culture. It begins in the realm of the Real. It begins with a murder. & it will not end until the Culture has gone to war with death itself. ...