How to Have a Successful Freelance Education Career Stepping Outside the Classroom Teaching and education offer a hugely rewarding career - but staying in the classroom for life is not always right for everyone. With a successful teaching career under her belt Fe Luton made the move from classroom to kitchen table entering the world of freelance education writing research and training as a general all-round creative. How to Have a Successful Freelance Education Career shares the options and practicalities of transitioning to and succeeding in a freelance career. Exploring options for both full-time and part-time freelancing this essential guide outlines the key skills needed to build a stable career within the freelance education world. Fe Luton explores ways to define yourself promote yourself and to make sure you stay top of the list when it comes to applications commissions and gigs. With chapters filled with practical advice topics covered include: Life after (or alongside) teaching Developing skills beyond the classroom Pitching and making yourself stand out Building your online persona Career development The dos and don’ts of freelance work This engaging yet highly practical guide is an essential read for anyone looking to reassess their options in the world of education and to expand their professional horizons beyond the classroom. | How to Have a Successful Freelance Education Career Stepping Outside the Classroom GBP 15.99 1
The Silent Selkie A Storybook to Support Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Trauma The Silent Selkie describes a character who is unable to communicate in words and whose only way of communicating is through the weather which leads to disastrous consequences not only for the Selkie but also for everyone around her. But behind her golden scales the Selkie hides a secret wound that even she is unaware of and it is only when the Selkie’s skin becomes uncovered by the force of the sea that she remembers the terrible story of what caused her hurt long ago. Only then can the Selkie come to terms with her wound and begin a journey of healing that will bring her face-to-face with what she has needed all along. Beautifully illustrated and sensitively written The Silent Selkie deals with the effects of trauma on a young person – including hypersensitivity and emotional reactivity. The story uses the metaphor of trauma as a ‘hidden wound’ which in reality is an emotional or psychological pain that needs both acknowledgement and expression within the context of a safe supportive environment in which to begin to heal. This colourful storybook: Helps adults provide a safe environment for children to use non-verbal expression to communicate experiences that may be difficult to talk about. Uses creative metaphors and symbols to offer children a supportive way to communicate whilst maintaining a safe distance from the source of their emotional pain. Inspires and empowers children to begin their journey of healing. The Silent Selkie encourages young people who may have adverse childhood experiences or trauma to develop greater understanding of how this can affect them and is ideal reading for those working with vulnerable children and young people seeking to use the expressive arts to develop greater emotional literacy in children with a background of trauma. For effective use this book should be purchased alongside the guidebook. Both books can be purchased together as a set Supporting Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Trauma 978-0-367-63944-0 | The Silent Selkie A Storybook to Support Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Trauma GBP 13.99 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 Psychology of Grief What is happening emotionally when we grieve for a loved one? Is there a ‘right’ way to grieve? What effect does grief have on how we see ourselves? The Psychology of Grief is a humane and intelligent account that highlights the wide range of responses we have to losing a loved one and explores how psychologists have sought to explain this experience. From Freud’s pioneering psychoanalysis to discredited ideas that we must pass through ‘stages’ of grief the book examines the social and cultural norms that frame or limit our understanding of the grieving process as well as looking at the language we use to describe it. Everyone at some point in their lives experiences bereavement and The Psychology of Grief will help readers understand both their own and others’ feelings of grief that accompany it. GBP 12.99 1
The Psychology of Running Why do people run? How can I improve my running performance? Will running help me feel better? The Psychology of Running provides a unique insight into why running is such a popular form of exercise and competition. From evolutionary perspectives on why humans have needed to run and how our bodies have adapted for this function to discussing evidence-based interventions that can improve running performance the book delves into the psychological motivations and benefits of running. The book also considers ways in which running can be used for social change and life skill development highlighting how such a simple activity can have benefits for our physical and mental health. Providing proven psychological strategies and techniques to help improve running performance and boost our individual self-belief The Psychology of Running shows us how we can enjoy running no matter our age or ability. GBP 12.99 1
Parties and Political Change in South Asia Over the past seven decades and more political parties have become an essential feature of the political landscape of the South Asian subcontinent serving both as a conduit and product of the tumultuous change the region has experienced. Yet they have not been the focus of sustained scholarly attention. This collection focuses on different aspects of how major parties have been agents of - and subject to - change in three South Asian states (India Pakistan and Sri Lanka) examining some of the apparent paradoxes of politics in the subcontinent and covering issues such as gender religion patronage clientelism political recruitment and democratic regression. Recurring themes are the importance of personalities (and the corresponding neglect of institutionalisation) and the lack of pluralism in intraparty affairs factors that render parties and political systems vulnerable to degeneration. This book was published as a special issue of Commonwealth and Comparative Politics. | Parties and Political Change in South Asia GBP 9.99 1
Security Strategies Power Disparity and Identity The Baltic Sea Region What is power and how is it effective? This volume responds to these questions in terms of regional international relations with a particular focus on the Baltic Sea region an area still charged with a residue of Cold War conflict and power disparity in a setting of new cooperative ventures. Each contributor examines the region from a different angle and discusses how its actors coped with the new situation facing them after 1991. The volume looks at how governments have defined their new circumstances how they have dealt with the opportunity to shift to a new mode of coexistence and collaboration and how they have tackled the challenge of peacefully converting their region to a security community. The book breaks with tradition by adopting a new thematic approach based on regional issues and functions rather than a country-by-country discourse. It will be of critical value to readers interested in security studies and European politics. | Security Strategies Power Disparity and Identity The Baltic Sea Region GBP 11.99 1
Remaking Europe in the Margins Northern Europe after the Enlargements Originally published in 2005. This comprehensive volume examines the issue of Europe-making related to the post EU/NATO enlargement and the post 9/11 situation. Dual enlargement and the War on Terrorism are raising important questions for various actors in Europe in particular what these developments will mean for the future of regional cooperation and the development of a regional subjectivity. Such concerns have been further compounded by America's distinction between 'New Europe' and 'Old Europe'. The volume analyzes at both policy and conceptual levels how the dual enlargement and the War on Terrorism will impact on regional cooperation in northern Europe. It examines how events in northern Europe have helped shape the nature of European space borders and governance including how the EU the US and Russia have each highlighted northern Europe as a special case to be utilized and learnt from in dealing with problems elsewhere in Europe and globally. Presenting original articles the volume will appeal to scholars of regional politics as well as security international relations theory and geopolitics. | Remaking Europe in the Margins Northern Europe after the Enlargements GBP 11.99 1
Sustainability Civil Society and International Governance Local North American and Global Contributions How can civil society and global governors come together in new ways to improve links among trade environmental and social values? In this important and wide-ranging volume an unparalleled array of contributors examines the many new processes of civil society engagement that have been introduced at the local regional and global levels. Assessing what more can be done to strengthen the productive partnerships between civil society and global governance the book draws on the extensive inventory of existing practices and community-based alternatives to demonstrate how particular mechanisms for civil society participation in global governance have enhanced or impeded the specific economic environmental and political outcomes that many seek to achieve. | Sustainability Civil Society and International Governance Local North American and Global Contributions GBP 11.99 1
Basic Sciences and Development Rethinking Donor Policy First published in 1998. In the Third World development-orientated research in the basic sciences have received a negligible share of available resources from domestic and foreign sources. This book addresses the growing concerns regarding the policies guiding support to development research in recipient countries. | Basic Sciences and Development Rethinking Donor Policy GBP 14.99 1
Parenting the Smart Kid 25 Tips No One Told You About Raising Gifted Teens Parents of Smart Kids know they can have complex social emotional and intellectual needs. This resource condenses the wisdom and experience of teachers and school leaders who have experienced thousands of students with the same needs into 25 key tips for parents seeking to help their Smart Kids thrive. Featuring 25 illustrated strategies for navigating situations unique to Smart Kids with confident informed support given every step of the way this book covers topics such as: What to do when a Smart Kid thinks they are smarter than everyone else. How to motivate a Smart Kid who is bored of school. How are the Smart Kid perfectionist and procrastinator related? It’s not all bad. How to navigate alternatives to regular school classes and other acceleration opportunities. Where to find valuable mentors in your community. When and how to act when the Smart Kid is too cool for school. What are the benefits and costs of homeschooling Smart Kids? Parents have great power in schools. Know when and how to use your power. What to do when the Smart Kid finally has a class that is not easy. And much more! Parents are not alone on this complex journey. Take each tip and apply it. Watch Smart Kids thrive with an informed and confident parent. Full of relevant tried-and-true suggestions that are immediately implementable solutions to the common challenges of parenting Smart Kids this invaluable resource is a must-have for parents seeking to confidently navigate the exciting and challenging journey of their Smart Kid's teen years. | Parenting the Smart Kid 25 Tips No One Told You About Raising Gifted Teens GBP 16.99 1
Revitalizing Interculturality in Education Chinese Minzu as a Companion China is often seen as a monolith outside its borders. However heterogeneity and interculturality have characterized the Middle Kingdom for centuries. Today China’s take on diversity is too easily disparaged or perceived as ambiguous – as if China was not legitimate to take part in conversations about it. The authors wish to contribute to global discussions about interculturality in education which have often been dominated by ‘Western’ voices by problematizing a very specific Chinese perspective called Minzu (‘ethnic’) education. Minzu is presented as a potential companion to other forms of diversity education (multicultural intercultural transcultural cross-cultural global education). Without claiming that they have found a miraculous and one-size-fits all recipe they argue that the lessons learnt from researching various aspects of Minzu in Chinese education can also help students researchers educators and decision-makers unthink and rethink the central issue of interculturality. As such the book introduces the complexity contradictions and benefits of Minzu while helping the reader consider how compatible and complementary it could be with discussions of interculturality in other parts of the world. The book also aims at making readers observe critically their own contexts. This book was written with an open mind and it should be read with the same. | Revitalizing Interculturality in Education Chinese Minzu as a Companion GBP 16.99 1
The Psychology of Video Games What impact can video games have on us as players? How does psychology influence video game creation? Why do some games become cultural phenomena? The Psychology of Video Games introduces the curious reader to the relationship between psychology and video games from the perspective of both game makers and players. Assuming no specialist knowledge this concise approachable guide is a starter book for anyone intrigued by what makes video games engaging and what is their psychological impact on gamers. It digests the research exploring the benefits gaming can have on players in relation to education and healthcare considers the concerns over potential negative impacts such as pathological gaming and concludes with some ethics considerations. With gaming being one of the most popular forms of entertainment today The Psychology of Video Games shows the importance of understanding the human brain and its mental processes to foster ethical and inclusive video games. GBP 12.99 1
Overcoming Fragmentation in Southeast Europe Spatial Development Trends and Integration Potential With the expansion of the European Union the countries of Southeast Europe have finally been brought together within one socio-political entity. The restructuring of these economies following globalization and neoliberalization has meant that this region has become much more open to geopolitical shifts and trends. While the various countries have all entered into the slow process of European integration the historic fragmentation of this region has led to various conflicts and contradictions in the restructuring and transition of national economies. This volume provides a theoretical and comparative overview which examines the prospects for spatial cohesion in this region. With the need to handle persisting problems and conflicts from the past while coping with new economic and political structures Southeast Europe proves to be a challenging yet fruitful testing ground for how best to overcome fragmentation and establish a long-term process of social and economic integration. | Overcoming Fragmentation in Southeast Europe Spatial Development Trends and Integration Potential GBP 11.99 1
Raising Twice-Exceptional Children A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids Just because a child is gifted doesn't mean they don't have other types of neurodivergence like ADHD autism dyslexia and more. Conversely even children with one of these diagnoses can be cognitively gifted. Raising Twice-Exceptional Children provides you with a road map to understand the complex make-up of your gifted-plus or twice-exceptional child or teen. The book helps you understand your child's diagnosis meet their social-emotional needs build self-regulation skills and goal setting and teach self-advocacy. It also shows you effective ways to collaborate with teachers and school staff and it offers advice on finding strengths-based strategies that support development at home. For too long these kids have fallen through the cracks. This book provides key information on how to best support neurodivergent children by leveraging their strengths while supporting their struggles. | Raising Twice-Exceptional Children A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids GBP 16.99 1
Leading with Love: How Compassionate Leadership Enables Schools to Thrive Leading with Love reveals how focusing on relationships wellbeing and core moral and ethical values can transform the motivation and engagement of teachers parents and pupils increasing their overall happiness as well as academic standards. In each chapter Victoria Carr presents accessible and relatable personal life lessons leadership observations and anecdotes drawing on her leadership experiences in a wide range of schools to show how leading with integrity is possible for all. Her methods are simple and authentic and have transformed failing schools into thriving ones improving whole-school systems the culture of staff and pupil wellbeing and mental health and standards. Full of practical tips and end of chapter summaries with further suggested reading Leading with Love will appeal to anyone who has suffered from imposter syndrome who thinks they are not good enough to succeed who thinks they are too old or don’t have the right background. With a Foreword from Paul Garvey this is essential reading for all school leaders and aspiring school leaders. | Leading with Love: How Compassionate Leadership Enables Schools to Thrive GBP 16.99 1
Don't Feed the Dog Targeting the d Sound Speech Bubbles 1 is the first set in an exciting new series of picture books designed to be used by Speech Language Therapists/Pathologists parents/caregivers and teachers with children who have delayed or disordered speech sound development children receiving speech therapy or by those wanting to provide sound awareness activities for their children. The set includes eleven picture books that each target a different speech sound within the story. The set is also accompanied by a user guide with notes for professionals and caregivers alike. Eleven different speech sounds have been chosen that are early developing sounds or sounds commonly targeted in speech language therapy. With titles such as Who Bit My Tail? Crocodiles Can’t Climb Trees and Ben the Bubble Bear the stories are light and engaging with colourful and fun pictures on every page to keep the child interested. Perfect not just for therapy but also for encouraging early sound awareness and development Speech Bubbles 1 will create the perfect relaxed learning and practice environment for children beginning their journey into phonological awareness speech sounds and their positions in words. | Don't Feed the Dog Targeting the d Sound GBP 11.99 1
Seen Locally Originally published in 1989 Henry Pluckrose well-known as an educational consultant writer and lecturer examines the way in which a study of the local environment can enrich young children’s learning and be used as a starting point for all manner of cross-curriculum work. He explores the ways in which men and women of the past have shaped the physical environment in which contemporary children live and how these changes are reflected in and commented upon by public buildings their own homes systems of transport the streets of village town and city and so on. Written specially for all who have responsibility for young children – teachers youth leaders parents – the book offers a wealth of suggestions for helping children look at their everyday environment. It indicates ways in which close observation of place can provide the starting point in a learning programme showing how information which adult and child obtain together can be recorded through pictures models maps plans and photographs and in the written and spoken word. Seen Locally is an invaluable source book of ideas which can be developed and extended within the curriculum guidelines of each individual school. GBP 14.99 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
The Emergence of Systematic Management as Shown by the Literature of Management from 1870-1900 This study originally published in 1986 is directed to the period before the establishment of scientific management as a recognised movement in an attempt to answer two basic questions: was there a body of management literature immediately preceding the emergence of scientific management? Did this literature if it existed have a central concept or approach which could be recognised? This title will be of interest to students of business studies and management. | The Emergence of Systematic Management as Shown by the Literature of Management from 1870-1900 GBP 14.99 1
Teaching Classroom Controversies Navigating Complex Teaching Issues in the Age of Fake News and Alternative Facts Teaching Classroom Controversies is the essential guide for all teachers trying to navigate their way through issues of controversy in the age of ‘fake news’ and ‘alternative facts’. Arguing that schools have a key role to help turn the tide and promote intellectual humility and openness the book shows teachers how they can set the boundaries to ensure a purposeful learning environment that thinks about controversy in terms of evidence reasoned argument and critical reflection. Drawing on the latest research the first part of the book provides frameworks for teaching and learning about controversy including how to facilitate respectful discussion the biases that impact student beliefs and the pedagogical techniques that should be applied in the classroom. The second part offers practical guidance on how to teach the most contentious issues facing young children and teenagers in society today dealing with wide-ranging questions such as: Is Santa Claus real? Do I have a ‘normal’ family? Is the Holocaust a hoax? Should there be any limits on free speech? Teaching Classroom Controversies offers teachers the tools to develop their students' critical thinking on the timely and cutting-edge issues of controversy that are shaping our world. | Teaching Classroom Controversies Navigating Complex Teaching Issues in the Age of Fake News and Alternative Facts GBP 16.99 1
Classical Mythology: The Basics This new edition introduces the core elements of ancient Greek and Roman narratives about immortal gods and heroic humans. It explains how myths once shaped ancient ways of thinking and how they have fascinated and inspired artists writers musicians scientists and scholars since. In six clear and concise chapters this book explains what myths are sketches the main stories about divinities heroes and heroines and explores through specific case studies the ways in which they influenced modern culture from Renaissance opera to contemporary video games and social movements. The second edition also features a new chapter analyzing how myths have been used in politics from antiquity to the present day. More than two dozen illustrations maps and charts complement the text. No prior knowledge of mythology is assumed and the book incorporates the latest scholarship on classical mythology providing annotated lists of further readings. Anyone who has encountered Greek or Roman myths in literature art or pop culture and wants to know more about the cultural contexts for the stories will benefit from this compact book. Intended for a wide readership the second edition of Classical Mythology: The Basics continues to off er a clear introduction to the subject for undergraduates scholars and the general reader. GBP 16.99 1
Budgeting and Performance Management in the Public Sector Public sector management and accounting scholarship has witnessed enormous change over the last four decades. Several reform paradigms have become well-known and disseminated worldwide under acronyms such as NPM – New Public Management NPG – New Public Governance and PV – Public Value. At the start of a new decade questions arise as to what will come next. This book reviews and investigates the key components of NPM NPM and PV and discusses what lies beyond these acronyms. It analyses the claimed benefits and drawbacks of each of the three paradigms using reviews of the pertinent literature as well as a raft of case studies. The integration of theoretical and empirical insights contributes to a better understanding of what has changed and what has remained the same over the years. Specifically this book stands out in its use of performance measurement and budgetary lenses to explore the multidimensional processes of reform and change in the public sector. By focusing on the crucially important transformations that have occurred in the field reviewing several paradigms and analysing different practices from a longitudinal and comparative perspective the book will be essential in guiding students and scholars of public management and accounting. | Budgeting and Performance Management in the Public Sector GBP 16.99 1
Archaeological Theory The Basics Archaeological Theory: The Basics is an accessible introduction to an indispensable part of what archaeologists do. The book guides the reader to an understanding of what theory is how it works and the range of theories used in archaeology. The growth of theory and the adoption of theories drawn from both the natural and social sciences have broadened our ability to produce trustworthy knowledge about the past. This book helps readers to see the value of archaeological theory and beyond what is sometimes thought to be just the use of indigestible jargon. Key theories and concepts are introduced to the reader. Among the main questions discussed are the following: What is theory and why do we need it? What major areas of theory are and have been used and debated in archaeology? What do they tell us about themes including human society evolution culture identity and agency? How might archaeological theory change in the future? This book is written mainly for readers new to archaeology and will help them to understand archaeological theory. It assumes no prior knowledge of archaeological theory and presents it in a selective and clear way with case studies showing how theory is used in practice. | Archaeological Theory The Basics GBP 16.99 1
Speech Bubbles 1 User Guide Supporting Speech Sound Development in Children This book is the supporting guide for Speech Bubbles 1 the first set in an exciting new series of picture books designed to be used by Speech Language Therapists/Pathologists parents/caregivers and teachers with children who have delayed or disordered speech sound development children receiving speech therapy or by those wanting to provide sound awareness activities for their children. This user guide contains notes for both professionals and caregivers to support the use of one or all of the picture books in the series. | Speech Bubbles 1 User Guide Supporting Speech Sound Development in Children GBP 12.99 1