Mitchell and Trask's Hedwig and the Angry Inch '… love creates something that was not there before. ' – Hedwig John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch opened on Valentine’s Day 1998 in New York City and ever since it and its genderqueer heroine have captivated audiences around the world. As the first musical to feature a genderqueer protagonist as its lead the show has had an extraordinary life on film Broadway and in the music field. A glam rock musical with a complex relationship to issues related to art eroticism and matters of identity formation Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a darkly exuberant fairy tale about a child that discovers she is one of a kind but also potentially among her own kind if she dares travel past borders that confine and try to stabilise her being and identity. Caridad Svich examines this exhilarating work through the lenses of visual and vocal rock ’n’ roll performance the history of the American musical and its positioning within LGBTIQ+ theatre. | Mitchell and Trask's Hedwig and the Angry Inch GBP 9.99 1
Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 2 Genes Fetal Development and Early Neurological Development This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to genes fetal development and early brain development. It integrates insights from typical and atypical development to reveal fundamental aspects of human growth and development and common developmental disorders. The topic books in this series draw on international research in the field and are informed by biological social and cultural perspectives offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages actually think feel and act. In this succinct volume Stephen von Tetzchner explains key topics including: Genetic inheritance evolution heredity and environment in individual differences fetal development prenatal stimulation methods of studying the brain brain development early and later plasticity and brain organization and atypical development. Together with a companion website that offers topic-based quizzes lecturer PowerPoint slides and sample essay questions Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 2: Genes Fetal Development and Early Neurological Development is an essential text for all students of developmental psychology as well as those working in the fields of child development developmental disabilities and special education. | Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 2 Genes Fetal Development and Early Neurological Development GBP 16.99 1
Typical and Atypical Child Development 3 Perceptual and Motor Development This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to perceptual development and motor development from infancy to adolescence. It integrates insights from typical and atypical development to reveal fundamental aspects of human growth and development and common developmental disorders. The topic books in this series draw on international research in the field and are informed by biological social and cultural perspectives offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages actually think feel and act. In this succinct volume Stephen von Tetzchner covers key topics in perceptual development including: the theory of perceptual development early and later development of vision visual impairment early perception of sound the development of hearing throughout childhood and adolescence the development of musical skills hearing impairment deafblindness smell and taste. The section on motor development explores: theories of motor development gross motor development fine motor skills and atypical motor development. Together with a companion website that offers topic-based quizzes lecturer PowerPoint slides and sample essay questions Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 3: Perceptual and Motor Development is an essential text for all students of developmental psychology as well as those working in the fields of child development developmental disabilities and special education. | Typical and Atypical Child Development 3 Perceptual and Motor Development GBP 16.99 1
Museums and Atlantic Slavery Museums and Atlantic Slavery explores how slavery the Atlantic slave trade and enslaved people are represented through words visual images artifacts and audiovisual materials in museums in Europe and the Americas. Divided into four chapters the book addresses four recurrent themes: wealth and luxury; victimhood and victimization; resistance and rebellion; and resilience and achievement. Considering the roles of various social actors who have contributed to the introduction of slavery in the museum in the last thirty years the analysis draws on selected exhibitions and institutions entirely dedicated to slavery as well as national community plantation and house museums in the United States England France and Brazil. Engaging with literature from a range of disciplines including history anthropology sociology art history tourism and museum studies Araujo provides an overview of a topic that has not yet been adequately discussed and analysed within the museum studies field. Museums and Atlantic Slavery encourages scholars students and museum professionals to critically engage with representations of slavery in museums. The book will help readers to recognize how depictions of human bondage in museums and exhibitions often fail to challenge racism and white supremacy inherited from the period of slavery. GBP 16.99 1
Autobiographical Memory and the Self Relationship and Implications for Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Autobiographical memory shapes our understanding of ourselves guides our behaviour and helps us to develop and maintain relationships with others. The ways in which we interpret and narrate our memories have important implications for our psychological well-being and can sometimes contribute to the onset and maintenance of a variety of psychological disorders. Autobiographical Memory and the Self: Relationship and Implications for Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy synthesises the growing cognitive social personality and clinical psychological literature on the memory-self relationship. It creates an interdisciplinary dialogue which explores autobiographical memory and its relevance for clinical practice especially cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). The authors propose a model for understanding the mechanisms of change involved in therapeutic interventions targeting negative or traumatic memories whilst providing insights into recent debates and avenues for future research. Autobiographical Memory and the Self will be useful to clinicians and clinical trainees researchers and psychology postgraduate students. | Autobiographical Memory and the Self Relationship and Implications for Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy GBP 16.99 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
Sociology in the Soviet Union and Beyond Social Enquiry and Social Change This fascinating and comprehensive volume traces the development scope and character of sociological research in Russia and subsequently the Soviet Union from the turn of the 20th century to the 1990s. Opening with the lively social debates of pre-Revolution Russia Elizabeth Weinberg discusses the intellectual factions of the post-Revolutionary period and the eventual replacement of 'idealism' with 'materialism' leading to the emergence of Soviet sociology in 1956. The book examines the methods of research that were accepted as valid for Marxist research offering a profile of key Soviet sociologists and the research climate in which they operated. It also discusses the main areas of research that predominated in Soviet sociology with separate chapters on two of the most significant: public opinion research and time-budget studies. This fully revised newly updated edition of The Development of Sociology in the Soviet Union concludes with a discussion of the involvement of Soviet sociologists in the processes of perestroika and glasnost and the changing position of sociology from the late 1980s onwards. | Sociology in the Soviet Union and Beyond Social Enquiry and Social Change GBP 11.99 1
Death and Religion: The Basics Death and Religion: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to dying death grief and conceptions of the afterlife in world religions. It leads readers through considerations of how we understand meanings of death and after-death and the theories and practices attached to these states of being with recourse to various religious worldviews: Judaism Islam Christianity Hinduism Sikhism Buddhism Chinese Religions and Native American belief systems. This inter-religious approach provides a rich dynamic survey of varying and evolving cultural attitudes to death. Topics covered include: Religious perspectives of the good death Grief bereavement and mourning Stages and definitions of death Burial cremation and disposition Remembrance rituals Religious theories of the afterlife Death and technology Featuring a glossary suggestions for further reading in each chapter and key terms this is the ideal text for students approaching the intersection of death and religion for the first time and those in the fields of religious studies thanatology anthropology philosophy and sociology. GBP 16.99 1
Survival: Global Politics and Strategy (April-May 2020) State Power and Climate Change Survival the IISS’s bimonthly journal challenges conventional wisdom and brings fresh often controversial perspectives on strategic issues of the moment. In this issue: Anatol Lieven argues that strong and legitimate states remain central to any efforts to limit climate change and mitigate diseases such as coronavirus and to maintain Western democracy Oriana Skylar Mastro warns that hereditary autocratic regimes such as North Korea’s are prone to sudden collapse something for which policymakers should be prepared Shelby Butt and Daniel Byman contend that Russia’s attempts to undermine the West include supporting white-supremacist and other far-right groups And eight more thought-provoking pieces as well as our regular book reviews and noteworthy column | Survival: Global Politics and Strategy (April-May 2020) State Power and Climate Change GBP 12.99 1
Floss and the Boss Helping Children Learn About Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control For effective and safe use this book should be purchased alongside the professional guidebook. Both books can be purchased together as a set Helping Children Learn About Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control: A Floss and the Boss Storybook and Professional Guide [9780367344511] This beautifully illustrated and sensitively written storybook has been created to help young children understand about domestic abuse and coercive control. Floss is a happy little puppy who loves going to Doggy Daycare and playing with her best friend Houdini. The story explores how things change when her Mum’s new friend Boss comes into their lives. It helps children who have experienced domestic abuse and trauma to make sense of their feelings teaching them to seek help and stay safe. This book: Can be used to support the ‘Healthy Relationships’ topic in the PSHE curriculum Can be used to address the topic of domestic abuse and coercive control with individuals small groups and whole classes enabling dialogue around a sensitive issue Encourages children to seek support Designed to be used with primary-aged children this book provides a vehicle for talking to children about staying safe and their emotional wellbeing. It is also available to purchase as part of a set with a professional guide to support the sensitive and effective use of the storybook. | Floss and the Boss Helping Children Learn About Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control GBP 12.99 1
Sondheim and Wheeler's Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd the gruesome tale of a murderous barber and his pastry chef accomplice is unquestionably strange subject matter for the musical theatre – but eight Tony awards and enormous successes on Broadway and the West End testify to its enduring popularity with audiences. Written by Hugh Wheeler with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim the musical premiered in 1979 and has seen numerous revivals including Tim Burton's 2007 film version. Aaron C. Thomas addresses this darkly funny piece with fitting humour taking on Sweeney Todd’s chequered history and genre its treatment of violence and cannibalism and its sexual politics. | Sondheim and Wheeler's Sweeney Todd GBP 9.99 1
Arts Government and Community Revitalization First published in 1999 this book goes beyond the standard economic tools used to evaluate the effectiveness of arts in redevelopment processes. It assumes that the sectors involved in the process of arts-led community revitalization (artists non-profit organizations government and for-profit firms) act upon the economic structure and initiate a resurgence path. This assumption allows us to study the political and economic interaction among these sectors understand their incentives and define and explore their boundaries. This book explores the 1) cultural and regeneration reasons for revitalization; 2) sources of funds; 3) political interaction; 4) definition and estimation of output; 5) evaluation of output; 6) estimation of coefficients and multipliers effects obtained from input-output tables. | Arts Government and Community Revitalization GBP 14.99 1
Household Crowding And Its Consequences This book examines the social and psychological impact of household congestion in the context typical of the developing world on psychological wellbeing marital and family relations sibling relations violence within the family the impact on marital sex and reproductive behavior. | Household Crowding And Its Consequences GBP 9.99 1
Self and Identity The Basics Self and Identity: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction that draws on key theories and ideas in Social Psychology to explore the ways that other people affect our thoughts feelings and behaviours. Highlighting selfhood as a function of identity the book shows that it is our relationships with others in our social world that largely determine who we are. Who am I? It’s a question that most all humans have grappled with at some point or another. This book seeks to answer this question through relatable examples that show how psychological theory can be applied to our own lives. It considers the philosophical and psychological context in which ideas about selfhood have developed and reviews the ways that the people around us and the groups that we belong to affect who we are. Finally these ideas are considered in the context of real-world phenomena and behaviours; for instance how we use language conflict between groups and social influence. With a glossary of key terms suggestions for further reading and chapter summaries this book is an ideal introduction for students of social psychology and related fields. It will be of interest to anyone who wants to gain social psychological insight into who they are and how others got them there. | Self and Identity The Basics GBP 16.99 1
Creativity and Wellbeing in the Early Years Practical Ideas and Activities for Young Children This accessible and practical guide explores how we can enhance and embed creativity in the early years to support children’s wellbeing. The book initially explores the work of Anna Craft Ken Robinson and Reggio Emilia to think about creativity with young children before considering what this means for wellbeing. Five core chapters focus on creative mediums – drawing sculpting and painting; craft; music; dance and drama; and storytelling and poetry – and offer a range of practical ideas and activities to use and adapt. This book provides: A wide range of activities accompanied by examples of collaborative arts projects with children. Interviews with artists and practitioners who support children’s wellbeing using creative mediums. Recommendations for creative activities using accessible and everyday materials. Case studies showing the positive impact of creativity from developing children’s cultural understanding to soothing and supporting children with sensory experiences. Suggestions for enthusing children with a love of words enabling them to express their thoughts and feelings through creative language. Moments for reflection to encourage readers to pause and consider the impact of creativity on their own wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of children in their care. With ideas included that every practitioner can use in their setting this book is an essential tool for early years professionals who want to build their confidence in using creativity in their practice whilst supporting children’s wellbeing. | Creativity and Wellbeing in the Early Years Practical Ideas and Activities for Young Children GBP 14.99 1
Postnatal and Neonatal Midwifery Skills This pocket-sized book presented in an easy-to-follow format is designed as a tool for students and professionals to carry in any setting providing a quick reference guide to supporting women and babies during the postnatal/neonatal period. Written in an accessible way this book provides step-by-step processes for students to follow and is ideal for professionals to share with the women and families in their care. | Postnatal and Neonatal Midwifery Skills GBP 8.99 1
Expecting Mindfully Nourish Your Emotional Well-Being and Prevent Depression during Pregnancy and Postpartum Unlike other mindfulness resources for moms and moms-to-be this compassionate book is grounded in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy a proven program. The authors are leading experts on the emotional challenges of pregnancy and early parenting-and how to overcome them. Guided meditations and gentle yoga practices help you build crucial skills to prevent depression ease anxiety and minimize stress during this unique and important phase of your life. Clear suggestions for how to follow the program day by day are accompanied by moving reflections from a "circle of mothers" working through the same steps. In a convenient large-size format the book features journaling exercises and other practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed). The companion website also includes audio downloads narrated by renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg plus video clips of prenatal yoga practices. | Expecting Mindfully Nourish Your Emotional Well-Being and Prevent Depression during Pregnancy and Postpartum GBP 14.99 1
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Global Pandemics Biodiversity and Planetary Health Beyond Covid-19 This book demonstrates the importance and potential role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in foreseeing and curbing future global pandemics. The reduction of species diversity has increased the risk of global pandemics and it is therefore not only imperative to articulate and disseminate knowledge on the linkages between human activities and the transmission of viruses to humans but also to create policy pathways for operationalizing that knowledge to help solve future problems. Although this book has been prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic it lays a policy foundation for the effective management or possible prevention of similar pandemics in the future. One effective way of establishing this linkage with a view to promoting planet health is by understanding the traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous peoples with a view to demonstrating the significant impact it has on keeping nature intact. This book argues for the deployment of traditional ecological knowledge for land use management in the preservation of biodiversity as a means for effectively managing the transmission of viruses from animals to humans and ensuring planetary health. The book is not projecting traditional ecological knowledge as a panacea to pandemics but rather accentuating its critical role in the effective mitigation of future pandemics. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of traditional ecological knowledge indigenous studies animal ecology environmental ethics and environmental studies more broadly. | Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Global Pandemics Biodiversity and Planetary Health Beyond Covid-19 GBP 16.99 1
Supporting Behaviour and Emotions in the Early Years Strategies and Ideas for Early Years Educators Have you ever wondered why children behave the way they do or why they can become overwhelmed with emotions so quickly? This practical resource has been created to help educators effectively support their children’s behaviour and better understand their emotions. The book focuses on the idea that all behaviour is a form of communication and explores central areas such as self-regulation and attachment offering strategies that can be used to support challenging behaviour. Each chapter includes examples of practice reflective questions and an activity for the reader to help consolidate their learning and encourage them to become ‘behaviour detectives’. Key topics discussed include: • Attachment theory adverse childhood experiences and the importance of feeling safe and secure in the home and setting. • Characteristics of children during conflict situations or moments of challenging behaviour. • Developmentally appropriate expectations for children and why it is vital that expectations are realistic. • Emotion coaching and the significance of acknowledging and validating feelings. • Linking behaviour with schematic play. Written from first-hand experience and filled with practical advice as well as recommendations for further reading and resources Supporting Behaviour and Emotions in the Early Years is an essential read for early years educators. | Supporting Behaviour and Emotions in the Early Years Strategies and Ideas for Early Years Educators GBP 14.99 1
Greenhouse Warming Abatement and Adaptation Originally published in 1989 Greenhouse Warming combines papers presented at a workshop held in 1987 to discuss climate change. This study identifies ways that climate impacts upon agriculture forestry and water resources in order to advise on safeguarding against drought flood and extreme cold as well as what policies can be implemented to adapt to the probable physical and socioeconomic impacts of climate change. This study will be of interest to students of environmental studies. | Greenhouse Warming Abatement and Adaptation GBP 16.99 1
Nursing Skills in Safety and Protection People should be cared for in a safe environment that is protected from internal and external harm. This quick reference guide covers vital practical skills for nurses including: Emergency management and resuscitation The safe and accurate administration of medicines Infection control The anatomy and physiology of skin and temperature regulation Personal care Wound care. This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts anatomy and physiology lifespan matters assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning it also includes learning outcomes concept map summaries activities questions and scenarios with sample answers and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference this short clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses. | Nursing Skills in Safety and Protection GBP 13.99 1
Revival: International Equity and Global Environmental Politics (2001) Power and Principles in US Foreign Policy This title was first published in 2001. Discussing the implications for the world of embracing - or failing to embrace - international environmental equity as a core global objective is an essential exercise which this book undertakes with diligence and vigour. Written in an accessible style this is essential reading for students of international relations and world politics global environmental policy and environmental policy and American foreign policy. | Revival: International Equity and Global Environmental Politics (2001) Power and Principles in US Foreign Policy GBP 14.99 1
Istanbul Informal Settlements and Generative Urbanism Istanbul: Informal Settlements and Generative Urbanism analyzes two informal housing settlements in Istanbul Turkey – Karanfilköy and Fatih Sultan Mehmet – to examine how generatively built structures and neighbourhoods can be successfully realized in a modern burgeoning urban context. Generative development processes adapt to existing conditions and unfold over time but there have been relatively few examples in the 20th and 21st centuries. This book evaluates the constructs of living structures pattern languages and generative urban design processes in relation to Istanbul’s informal settlements. It provides examples of communities making liveable dynamic and user-adapted neighbourhoods and establishes them as a modern settlement typology in generative urban design theory. | Istanbul Informal Settlements and Generative Urbanism GBP 16.99 1
Pip and Bunny Bunny Visits London Bunny Visits London is the third book in the invaluable ‘Pip and Bunny’ collection; a set of six picture books with an accompanying handbook and e-resources carefully written and illustrated to support the development of visual and literary skills. By inspiring conversation and imagination the books promote emotional and social literacy in the young reader. Designed for use within the early years setting or at home each story explores different areas of social and emotional development. The full set includes: six beautifully illustrated picture books with text and vocabulary for each a handbook designed to guide the adult in using the books effectively ‘Talking Points’ relating to the child’s own world ‘What’s the Word?’ picture pages to be photocopied downloaded or printed for language development detailed suggestions as to how to link with other EYFS areas of learning. The set is designed to be used in both individual and group settings. It will be a valuable resource for teachers SENCOs (pre-school and reception) Early Years Staff (nursery preschool and reception) EOTAs Educational Psychologists Counsellors and Speech Therapists. | Pip and Bunny Bunny Visits London GBP 13.99 1
E-Participation in Southern Europe and the Balkans Issues of Democracy and Participation Via Electronic Media The rapid development and the growing penetration of information and communication technologies (ICT) provide tremendous opportunities for a wide and cost effective application of the ideas of participative democracy and public participation in government decision and policy making. ICT can drive dramatic transformations in the quantity and quality of communication and interaction of government organizations with citizens revitalizing and strengthening the modern representative democracy which currently faces big problems of reduced citizens’ trust and involvement. This book deals with the application of these e-participation ideas in the special and ‘difficult’ and at the same time highly interesting national context of Southern Europe and the Balkans. The first chapter provides an overview of e-participation concepts and practices whilst the following chapters analyse pilot applications of e-participation concepts in eight different Southern European and Balkan countries (Spain France Italy Slovenia Serbia Albania Greece Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)). They cover both the ‘classical’ e-participation paradigm based on official e-participation spaces created operated and controlled by government organizations as well as emerging new e-participation paradigms including e-participation based on web 2. 0 social media and ‘scientific-level’ e-participation based on opening government data to the scientific community. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies. | E-Participation in Southern Europe and the Balkans Issues of Democracy and Participation Via Electronic Media GBP 9.99 1