Understanding & Teaching Primary Mathematics is a full colour core textbook for anyone training to teach Maths at primary level. A self-audit is provided at the outset to assess your prior knowledge & highlight areas for your personal development. The book will then help you to develop your mathematical understanding by encouraging you to think mathematically. You will be asked to create an action plan to aid your development & this will also allow you to build up a portfolio of evidence to help you achieve QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). Rather than treating subject knowledge & pedagogy as two separate entities the book sets maths subject knowledge in context showing you how to apply it in the classroom through models & cases of best practice. Misconception boxes appear throughout each chapter to highlight common misconceptions children have in maths & help you to make connections between different areas of mathematics so that your pupils will see mathematics as a whole rather than a series of separate & often disparate ideas. Case studies in each chapter also provide you with an exemplar lesson plan annotated by a new teacher which shows you how to deal with a common misconception. This book will help you to deliver Maths at primary level in a clear & confident manner. ...

Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can find challenging & complex. This book helps students to understand how theory impacts & informs social work practice. Updated with a new introduction by the author subjects covered include values & ethics organisational contexts & putting theory into practice. There is a chapter on the relationship between theory & practice in social work which examines notions of empowerment & concepts of social exclusion & the distinctive role of the social work practitioner. Critical thinking exercises are built into the text to aid learning & reflective thinking. ...

Coronary heart disease can cause angina & heart attacks & is one of the commonest causes of death & disability in the world. The word 'coronary' refers to the coronary arteries which supply the heart muscle with vital oxygen & nutrients; when they become narrowed with fat & cholesterol a clot can form & block one of the arteries causing a heart attack. This book is all about coronary heart disease & what we can do to prevent & treat it with details of the drugs bypass surgery & angioplasty in current use. ...

In this much-needed study of a neglected medium Paul Wells undertakes aconvincing defence of the animated film as a significant art form explaining why animation has been consigned to the margins of film history & criticism & offering a variety of strategies for inrtpreting & evaluating animated film. Part history part theory part celebration Understanding Animation explores approaches to animation through an electric range of case studies from Betty Boops Snow White to Jan Svankmajers Jabberwocky. Opening with the discussion of the early history of animation through experimental figures like Emile Reynaud & J. Stuat Blavkton Wells moves on to discuss narrative strategies; the idea of realism & Disney-esque hyper-realism the construction of comedy; representations of gender & race & animation & audience research. Understanding Animation provides a range of points of access into this undervalued medium & demostrates that the animated film has much to tell us about ourselves the cultures we live in & our view of art & our society. ...

It is almost impossible to live without anxiety or fear. It is widespread. We feel anxious regularly although for each of us different events situations or relationships will make us feel anxious. Lots of things make us anxious or fearful from everyday events such as crossing the road or meeting new people to bigger decisions such as which school our children should go to. The good news is that anxiety disorders can usually be treated effectively often without medication. This book helps the reader understand what is happening to them & what treatments are on offer. It is not a therapy book that you can use by itself but it will be a useful reference before & during the treatment that you receive from your GP therapist or specialist. ...

Autism affects more than 1 million children & adults in the United States & parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism & delivering the lowdown on behavioral educational medical other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life. Stephen Shore Ed D (Brookline MA) serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations & he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism & Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) & edited Ask & Tell: Self Advocacy & Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7). Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health & business. Temple Grandin Ph D (Fort Collins CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) & Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7). ...

Sooner or later almost everyone suffers an episode of back pain. Usually it is an unpleasant awkward but not desperately serious problem. Occasionally there may be a more serious underlying cause. Back pain is a major & increasing health problem & is now the principal cause of absence from work. This booklet aims to show you how the back works what goes wrong why back problems arise how they are treated & to give some indication of when further investigations & specialised help are necessary. ...

If you are over the age of 30 & can't remember when you last had your blood pressure checked you could be one of the 7 to 10 million people in this country who has high blood pressure. Doctors usually use the term 'hypertension' to describe this condition which may cause no symptoms at all for many years but could eventually lead to serious complications including heart disease & strokes. The most important message on hypertension is that unless you have your blood pressure checked you may not know that you have hypertension until it has done you harm. ...

The Border Collie is an extremely versatile breed faithful enough to be a loyal friend honest enough to be a hard worker & intelligent enough to be an asset in rescue & other services. This comprehensive illustrated book gives essential advice on how to become the pack leader by understanding & interpreting the body language of mans best friend. Topics include choosing your Border Collie taking your puppy home common sense dog training nutrition creating a partnership & adolescent & older dogs. ...

Our knowledge of the bowels has increased enormously over recent years & doctors can now diagnose & cure or relieve nearly all disorders of the bowel. Disorders of the bowel are extremely common. At any given time one in five people is experiencing discomfort from their bowels which can largely be prevented by eating more suitable food. The food we eat & the way we live our lives have enormous effects on our bowels. This book tries to explain these matters helping you to keep the workings of your bowel comfortable & advising what to do if things go wrong. ...