Descriptosaurus Punctuation in Action Years 4-6: Jack and the Crystal Fang The only cure for a deadly plague sweeping the country is the crystal fang of a dragon that has terrorised the surrounding countryside for many years. Until now the location of its den on Dragon Ridge Mountain has remained a mystery. In a race against time Jack battles through a storm to reach the top of Dragon Ridge Mountain. With Merlin to guide him Jack enters the dragon’s den and comes face to face with the monstrous beast. This is a story of courage magic and one boy’s brave quest to fulfil a destiny foretold by the legends of long ago. Join Jack on his journey as he writes the story with the assistance of the magician Merlin and Punctua the Fairy Godmother of Writing to punctuate properly and become a bestselling author. Descriptosaurus Punctuation in Action Years 4–6: Jack and the Crystal Fang is part of a short series of age-specific beautifully illustrated stories that can be read for pleasure and/or used as a contextualised resource containing a step-by-step guide to teaching punctuation. The characters from each story are used to demonstrate a range of punctuation rules in a fun and engaging way appropriate to the book’s age group. Areas covered include: formulating punctuation rules. the use of misconceptions to highlight common errors. teaching tips to provide a punctuation model. The book explores the impact of punctuation on reading understanding meaning and effect and can be used as a basis for pupils’ own punctuation or included in their ‘Writer’s Toolkit. ’ These new Descriptosaurus stories are an indispensable teaching aid for making punctuation fun for all primary teachers and literacy coordinators. | Descriptosaurus Punctuation in Action Years 4-6: Jack and the Crystal Fang GBP 11.99 1
The Complete Family Guide to Dementia Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself If you are facing the unique challenges of caring for a parent with dementia you are not alone. What do you do when your loved one so plainly needs assistance but is confused angry or resistant to your help? Where can you find the vital information you need when you need it? Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don’t have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping with the medical emotional and financial toll. With the right skills you can navigate changing family roles communicate better with your parent keep him or her safe and manage difficult behaviors. Learn how to "care smarter not harder"-and help your loved one maintain the best possible quality of life. Winner (Second Place)-American Journal of NursingBook of the Year Award Consumer Health Category Winner (Third Place)-Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Family & Relationships Category | The Complete Family Guide to Dementia Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself GBP 14.99 1
Thinking to Some Purpose I am convinced of the urgent need for a democratic people to think clearly without the distortions due to unconscious bias and unrecognized ignorance. Our failures in thinking are in part due to faults which we could to some extent overcome were we to see clearly how these faults arise. It is the aim of this book to make a small effort in this direction. Susan Stebbing from the Preface Despite huge advances in education knowledge and communication it can often seem we are neither well-trained nor well practised in the art of clear thinking. Our powers of reasoning and argument are less confident that they should be we frequently ignore evidence and we are all too often swayed by rhetoric rather than reason. But what can you do to think and argue better? First published in 1939 but unavailable for many years Susan Stebbing's Thinking to Some Purpose is a classic first-aid manual of how to think clearly and remains astonishingly fresh and insightful. Written against a background of the rise of dictatorships and the collapse of democracy in Europe it is packed with useful tips and insights. Stebbing offers shrewd advice on how to think critically and clearly how to spot illogical statements and slipshod thinking and how to rely on reason rather than emotion. At a time when we are again faced with serious threats to democracy and freedom of thought Stebbing’s advice remains as urgent and important as ever. This Routledge edition of Thinking to Some Purpose includes a new Foreword by Nigel Warburton and a helpful Introduction by Peter West who places Susan Stebbing’s classic book in historical and philosophical context. GBP 16.99 1
The Boy Question How To Teach Boys To Succeed In School Following on from the huge success of Boys Don’t Try? this essential new book answers nine key questions about how teachers and schools can best tackle boys’ academic underperformance. For decades schools have grappled with the most significant barriers to male academic success: a lack of motivation to succeed poor attitudes to learning lower literacy levels and a reluctance to read for pleasure or write at length. In this compelling book Mark Roberts provides clear answers about how teachers can tackle ‘The Boy Question’. Each chapter answers a frequently asked question about how best to teach boys outlining the issue and demonstrating what can be done about it. Informed by a wealth of research and the author’s personal experience of successfully teaching boys this book offers an abundance of practical advice for the busy classroom teacher. It will shine a light on what makes boys tick and how we can design effective curriculums to ensure they can best acquire powerful knowledge. With practical advice and examples to help address anti-social attitudes and stem the cycle of boys’ underachievement this is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders. | The Boy Question How To Teach Boys To Succeed In School GBP 16.99 1
What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise What knowledge will make you most effective as a teacher? New teachers are often bombarded with information about the concepts they should understand and the topics they should master. This indispensable book will help you navigate the research on curriculum cognitive science student data and more providing clarity and key takeaways for those looking to grow their teaching expertise. What Do New Teachers Need to Know? explores the fundamentals of teacher expertise and draws upon contemporary research to offer the knowledge that will be most useful the methods to retain that knowledge and the ways expert teachers use it to solve problems. Written by an educator with extensive experience and understanding each chapter answers a key question about teacher knowledge including: • Does anyone agree on what makes great teaching? • How should I use evidence in my planning? • Why isn’t subject knowledge enough? • What should I know about my students? • How do experts make and break habits? • How can teachers think creatively whilst automating good habits? • What do we need to know about the curriculum? • How should Cognitive Load Theory affect our pedagogical decisions? Packed with case studies and interviews with new and training teachers alongside key takeaways for the classroom this book is essential reading for early career teachers those undertaking initial teacher training and current teachers looking to develop their expertise. | What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise GBP 16.99 1
Cool to be Kind How to Negotiate the World of Friendships and Relationships For effective use this book should be purchased alongside the professional guidebook. Both books can be purchased together as a set Negotiating the World of Friendships and Relationships: A ‘Cool to be Kind’ Storybook and Practical Resource [9780367537807] This illustrated storybook introduces Coco Otto Ollie and Ling as they negotiate the sometimes tricky world of friendships and relationships observing the unkindness of some and using their superpower – kindness – to change the lives of others. Explore with them what it means to be unkind why that choice is sometimes made and how usually there is another choice – to be kind. This storybook will: Help facilitate discussions with children about values morals and empathy Support children to see that kindness can be a cool choice to make Help you to introduce children to the notion that kindness and unkindness are choices This storybook is available to purchase as part of a two-component set Negotiating the World of Friendships and Relationships: A ‘Cool to be Kind’ Storybook and Practical Resource. It can be used by teachers and support staff to teach and promote kindness to children at primary age and beyond. | Cool to be Kind How to Negotiate the World of Friendships and Relationships GBP 11.99 1
Parent's Quick Start Guide to Autism Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Autism provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and steps they can take to support and encourage their child. Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information covering what to do at home and at school how to avoid common mistakes and how (and when) to seek professional help. Summary and resource sections at the end of each chapter give quick guidance to busy readers. Topics include occupational therapy applied behavior analysis (ABA) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions and more. Offering straightforward easy to understand and evidence-based information this book is a go-to resource for caregivers parenting a child with autism. | Parent's Quick Start Guide to Autism GBP 16.99 1
How to Become a Counselling Psychologist Counselling psychologists can play a fundamental and inspiring role in people’s lives. Their aim is to address a range of psychological and emotional issues helping people to live more skilful effective and meaningful lives. But how do you qualify and what is being a counselling psychologist really like? How to Become a Counselling Psychologist is the first book to provide a clear practical guide to the pathway to qualifying as a counselling psychologist. Written by an experienced practitioner and incorporating testimonials from trainees trainers and qualified counselling psychologists it explains every step of the journey including advice on a suitable degree course making the most of a training placement how to prepare for the job interview and the challenges of making the transition from training to qualification. Written for anyone from current students to those interested in a change of career How to Become a Counselling Psychologist is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in this rich and varied branch of psychology. GBP 16.99 1
Practical Guide to IT Problem Management Some IT organisations seem to expend all their energy firefighting – dealing with incidents as they arise and fixing or patching over the breakage. In organisations like this restarting computers is seen as a standard method to resolve many issues. Perhaps the best way to identify whether an organisation understands problem management is to ask what they do after they have restarted the computer. If restarting the computer fixes the issue it is very tempting to say that the incident is over and the job is done. Problem management recognises that things do not improve if such an approach is taken. Such organisations are essentially spending their time running to stay in the same place. Written to help IT organisations move forward Practical Guide to IT Problem Management presents a combination of methodologies including understanding timelines and failure modes drill down 5 whys and divide and conquer. The book also presents an exploration of complexity theory and how automation can assist in the desire to shift left both the complexity of the problem and who can resolve it. The book emphasises that establishing the root cause of a problem is not the end of the process as the resolution options need to be evaluated and then prioritised alongside other improvements. It also explores the role of problem boards and checklists as well as the relationship between problem management and Lean thinking. This practical guide provides both a framework for tackling problems and a toolbox from which to select the right methodology once the type of problem being faced has been identified. In addition to reactive methods it presents proactive activities designed to reduce the incidence of problems or to reduce their impact and complexity should they arise. Solving problems is often a combination of common sense and methodologies which may either be learnt the hard way or may be taught. This practical guide shows how to use problem solving tools and to understand how and when to apply them while upskilling IT staff and improving IT problem solving processes. GBP 14.99 1
How to Become an Educational Psychologist Educational psychologists can play a fundamental and inspiring role in people’s lives. A vibrant and expanding profession educational psychology is becoming more influential in the lives of children and in its influence in government policy. But how do you qualify and what is being an educational psychologist really like? How to Become an Educational Psychologist is the first book to provide a clear practical guide to the pathway to qualifying as an educational psychologist. Written by two educational psychologists with a wealth of experience in both education and training and incorporating testimonials from trainees trainers and qualified educational psychologists it explains every step of the journey including advice on a suitable degree course making the most of a training placement how to prepare for the job interview and the challenges of making the transition from training to qualification. Written for anyone from current students to those interested in a change of career How to Become an Educational Psychologist is the perfect companion for anyone interested in this varied rewarding and popular profession. GBP 16.99 1
How to Become a Successful College Student The Tools Habits and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success! The shift from high school to college can be a challenge with many students finding the skills that had previously worked so well no longer seem to be enough. How to Become a Successful College Student outlines the strategies you need to “level up” your current processes in order to foster learning and retention of information in a new and rigorous environment while also addressing topics that affect your experience outside of the classroom such as financial literacy and career preparation. Learn how to pick a major the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone how and when to ask for help and much more. Each chapter ends with a reflective activity designed to assist in creating an overall strategy personalized to fit YOUR specific higher education and career needs. This guide is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to maximize their higher education experience. | How to Become a Successful College Student The Tools Habits and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness GBP 12.99 1
Intro to Lean Supply Chain & Logistics Participant Workbook The Introduction to Lean Supply Chain & Logistics Training Package has been designed to both train staff in the principles of Lean and create the understanding needed to commit to an organization-wide Lean Transformation. This comprehensive training package is action oriented to ensure successful learning and communication of Lean Principles. | Intro to Lean Supply Chain & Logistics Participant Workbook GBP 12.99 1
Educator's Quick Reference Guide to Curriculum Compacting Curriculum compacting is one of the most well-researched and commonly used ways of differentiating instruction to challenge advanced learners. This quick reference guide provides educators with a brief history and rationale of curriculum compacting as well as strategies and ways to implement this practical and inexpensive method of differentiating both content and instruction. The strategies included enable classroom teachers to streamline the regular curriculum ensure students' mastery of basic skills and provide time for stimulating enrichment and acceleration activities. With its concise format this guide is perfect for educators new to curriculum compacting or those looking for an at-a-glance review of major components. | Educator's Quick Reference Guide to Curriculum Compacting GBP 9.99 1
A Trip to the Zoo: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children Pete and Jem are having lots of fun at the zoo but they both want to see different animals and are pulling their mother in different directions! Targeting Subject-Verb-Object sentences and regular plurals this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form. Perfect for a speech and language therapy session this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session. | A Trip to the Zoo: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children GBP 11.99 1
Leaving Well Activity Book Therapeutic Activities to Support Kids Aged 6-12 who are Moving to a New Country Moving from country to country is no small feat. This activity book is designed for use with children aged 6-12 to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research wellbeing boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond. Children are introduced to mindful activities and are encouraged to use their creativity by annotating and illustrating the pages as they move through the book allowing them to be an active participant in their move. Leaving Well Activity Book helps children to reflect on how they feel about the move to remember other moves and understand that change is a part of life. Full of valuable strategies to boost wellbeing as they move forward the text highlights top tips for expressing feelings that will help children prepare for departure. The book normalises mixed feelings helping the child acknowledge their hopes and fears and reflect on their sense of control. This book can be used effectively alongside: Arriving Well Activity Book which helps the child settle in their new place to reflect on the move and understand that change is a part of life. Moving On Facilitator’s Guide which offers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child and is designed to help the adult feel confident in their delivery and in responding to any questions. It contains key points to consider examples of ‘what you could say’ as well as explains the theory behind the workbook activities. Acting as a tool for engagement Leaving Well Activity Book will help children come to terms with the move and help adults support children preparing to leave for a new country. | Leaving Well Activity Book Therapeutic Activities to Support Kids Aged 6-12 who are Moving to a New Country GBP 12.99 1
Arriving Well Activity Book Therapeutic Activities to Support Kids Aged 6-12 who have Moved to a New Country Moving from country to country is no small feat. This activity book is designed for use with children aged 6-12 to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research wellbeing boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond. Children are introduced to mindful activities and are encouraged to use their creativity by annotating and illustrating the pages as they move through the book allowing them to be an active participant in their move. Arriving Well Activity Book helps the child settle in their new place to reflect on the move and understand that change is a part of life. Full of valuable strategies to boost wellbeing as they move forward the text highlights top tips for settling in. The book normalises mixed feelings helping the child to understand the process of transition and reflect on their sense of control. This book can be used effectively alongside: Leaving Well Activity Book which helps children to reflect on how they feel about the move to remember other moves and understand that change is a part of life. Moving On Facilitator’s Guide which offers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child and is designed to help the adult feel confident in their delivery and in responding to any questions. It contains key points to consider examples of ‘what you could say’ as well as explains the theory behind the workbook activities. Acting as a tool for engagement Arriving Well Activity Book will help children come to terms with the move and help adults support children through the arrival and settling in period. | Arriving Well Activity Book Therapeutic Activities to Support Kids Aged 6-12 who have Moved to a New Country GBP 12.99 1
The Good Cat Parent’s Guide to Feline Behavior Modification Cats are cuddly and adorable but they are often misunderstood. Sadly many cats are relinquished to shelters or rehomed due to normal behaviors that are incorrectly treated or mishandled. In this book Elite Fear-Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified author Alana Linsay Stevenson empowers cat parents and teaches them how to address and modify challenging feline behavior. You will begin by learning basic kitten care and feline developmental stages; how cats differ behaviorally from group animals such as dogs and people; feline body language; and how cats handle stress. Alana provides concise instruction on how to gently handle cats: how to pick up and carry them acclimate them to carriers the use of towels alternatives to scruffing and how our body language affects cats. Packed with photographs for visual reference this book offers clear guidelines and easily implementable strategies for resolving feline behavioral problems such as: failure to use the litter box play aggression petting aggression inter-cat aggression furniture scratching jumping on counters obsessing about food night wailing fear of people aggression to strangers The content is organized by topic for easy access to information as you need it. The Good Cat Parent’s Guide to Feline Behavior Modification is for anyone who likes cats and wants to learn more about them. Whether you are a veterinary professional a volunteer or shelter worker who regularly handles stressed cats or a cat parent who simply wants to understand your cat you will find helpful and useful information at your fingertips to give cats a better quality of life. No cat parent should be without this book! GBP 16.99 1
How to Become a Sport and Exercise Psychologist Whether you are an athlete suffering from nerves or someone who lacks motivation to exercise sport and exercise psychology can help. As the discipline of psychology evolves more and more people are training to become sport and exercise psychologists. But how do you qualify and when you do what is the job really like? This is the first guide to this fascinating and growing profession. It provides an overview of what the role involves the educational qualifications and training you will need to take and what those first few years in the job are actually like. It includes a wealth of tips on how to make the most of the opportunities available. The book also features testimonials from people currently working in the field who reveal not only what helped them along the way but also what they would have done differently. How to Become a Sport and Exercise Psychologist is authored by two of the leading academics within sport and exercise psychology in the UK both of whom have a wealth of experience in the field. The guide is the perfect companion for anyone considering this exciting career. GBP 16.99 1
Becoming a Clinical Psychologist Everything You Need to Know Becoming a Clinical Psychologist: Everything You Need to Know brings together all the information you need to pursue a career in this competitive field. This essential guide includes up-to-date information and guidance about a career in clinical psychology and gaining a place on clinical psychology training in the UK. It answers the questions all aspiring psychologists need to know such as: What is clinical psychology? What is it like to train and work as a clinical psychologist? How to make the most of your work and research experience. How to prepare for clinical psychology applications and interviews. Is clinical psychology the right career for me? By cutting through all the jargon and providing detailed interviews with trained and trainee clinical psychologists Becoming a Clinical Psychologist will provide psychology graduates or undergrads considering a career in this area with all the tools they need. | Becoming a Clinical Psychologist Everything You Need to Know GBP 16.99 1
How to Raise a Puppy A Dog-centric Approach How to Raise a Puppy moves away from the traditional approach to raising puppies focused on obedience and control and instead takes an holistic dog-centred approach. Drawing on research into how dogs naturally rear their young and how dogs have evolved to behave and spend their time it supports a new way of sharing our lives with our dogs. It also offers advice on dealing with some of the common challenges people experience with puppies and tips for managing adolescence. A much-needed resource for dog trainers veterinarians and behaviourists to recommend to clients this conveys a powerful message to help overcome all too common issues so many people have with their puppies. Packed with practical advice it offers an overdue puppy perspective with respect for a dog as a sentient being at its core. | How to Raise a Puppy A Dog-centric Approach GBP 12.99 1
Ace That Test A Student’s Guide to Learning Better We know students have more to learn than ever before and there is a lot of pressure to perform well on tests demonstrating superior learning. However common study strategies such as cramming highlighting text and repeated reading have little impact in the longer-term. This exciting new book reveals the effective study strategies that will help you to use your time more efficiently ace your tests and retain information over time. In full color and accompanied by beautifully illustrated graphics Ace That Test offers evidence-based learning strategies that students can use during their study sessions including dual coding and the power of retrieving what they know. Including concrete examples of the ways students can use each strategy illustrations to leverage dual coding principles of learning and questions and activities for retrieval practice the book covers: • How to prepare your mind for learning • Making better decisions about what you study • Planning study sessions • Use visuals and words to aid understanding • Understanding concepts • Improving learning in the long run • Reading and note-taking strategies With QR codes linking to answers to embedded questions and supplemental material this is essential reading for college university and school students as well as educators teaching study skills or learning to learn courses. | Ace That Test A Student’s Guide to Learning Better GBP 16.99 1
Being You A Girl's Guide to Mindfulness Do you ever feel stressed anxious or overwhelmed? As a teen girl you're under a lot of pressure. Mindfulness can help. Being You explores mindfulness as a simple but powerful way to center oneself and tap into one's own inner wisdom and strength. This book: Is packed with 52 different activities on mindfulness gratitude compassion and self-acceptance. Helps you navigate the pressures of home school and the confusing world of frenemies and social media. Features inspiring quotes from young women who use mindfulness in the visual and performing arts creative writing sports and STEM. Includes a wide range of practices and perspectives. Includes information about how scientists study the mind and the brain. You will discovery the many different ways mindfulness is practiced around the world. Most importantly you'll try it yourself. Practicing mindfulness can help you feel happier and less stressed as you grow into the woman you want to become. This book will show you how. Ages 14–16 | Being You A Girl's Guide to Mindfulness GBP 14.99 1
Letting Go of Perfect Empower Children to Overcome Perfectionism Letting Go of Perfect gives parents and teachers the guidance and support they need to help children break free of the anxieties and behaviors related to perfectionism. This second edition:Explores a state of mind that manifests in unhealthy ways among kids and teens today—the need to be perfect. Features updated research on perfectionism new strategies and resources. Delineates the major types of perfectionism and provides practical tips. Explains how students can use their perfectionistic behaviors in a healthy way. Shares advice and stories from real parents educators and students. For children who believe their best is never good enough perfectionism can lead to excessive guilt lack of motivation low self-esteem depression pessimism obsessive or compulsive behavior and a sense of rigidity. This engaging practical book is a must-have for parents and teachers wanting to help children overcome perfectionism raise self-confidence lessen guilt increase motivation and offer a future free of rigidity. | Letting Go of Perfect Empower Children to Overcome Perfectionism GBP 16.99 1
How Monsters Wish to Feel A Story about Emotional Resilience How Monsters Wish to Feel is a therapeutic story about a journey to develop emotional resilience. Using the analogy of the Japanese art of Kintsugi whereby broken pottery is restored to wholeness with a golden lacquer the story alludes to the importance of focusing on the strengths and protective factors in a child's life rather than the problems and risks in order to promote emotional resilience. It depicts a tale of how a child’s needs can sometimes become distorted so that the needs we see expressed through outward behaviour (the monster) mask the true hidden emotional needs that go unmet. The story also alludes to the importance of focusing on the strengths and protective factors in a child’s life rather than the problems and risks in order to promote emotional resilience. This beautifully illustrated storybook will appeal to all children and can be used by practitioners educators and parents as a tool to discuss emotional resilience with children. This story can be purchased alongside six other storybooks as part of a set (ISBN: 9781138556478) as well as in a set alongside the guidebook Nurturing Emotional Resilience in Vulnerable Children and Young People and six other storybooks (9781138556454). The guidebook outlines ways to use these beautifully told and visually appealing stories to nurture emotional resilience with children and will be invaluable tools for anyone working to build emotional resilience with children and young people. | How Monsters Wish to Feel A Story about Emotional Resilience GBP 13.99 1
Bizarre Space A Kid's Guide to Our Strange Unusual Universe Since ancient times humans have been puzzled and awed by the strange stars peculiar planets and out-of-this-world objects that appear in our sky. Advancements in technology are now giving scientists closer looks and first peeks at the weird and wonderful things that make up our solar system and beyond. From Earth-like moons to strange signals from distant galaxies Bizarre Space showcases the most shocking space discoveries proving that what lies beyond our little blue-and-green planet is fascinatingly and often frighteningly bizarre. For example you might know that Pluto's no longer a planet but why did it get demoted to float among the other “oddities” of space? What happens to stars when they die? What disaster is just waiting to happen to Mars? And why exactly can't Uranus seem to roll straight? Bizarre Space takes you deep into our curious cosmos to discover the mysteries that lie beyond our home planet. Ages 9-12 | Bizarre Space A Kid's Guide to Our Strange Unusual Universe GBP 14.99 1