Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (picture books and short stories poetry). Corresponding to the first section of picture book and short story activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book and short story readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Grades 1-2 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part I (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (picture books and short stories poetry). Corresponding to the first section of picture book and short story activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book and short story readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Grades 1-2 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part I (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part II (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (picture books and short stories poetry). Corresponding to the first section of picture book and short story activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book and short story readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Grades 1-2 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part II (Set of 5) 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
Lollipop Logic Critical Thinking Activities (Book 3 Grades K-2) Lollipop Logic employs visual and pictorial clues to introduce and reinforce high-powered thinking for pre-readers. Seven different thinking skills—sequences relationships analogies deduction pattern decoding inference and critical analysis—are presented in a format designed to appeal to gifted young learners. This straightforward one-of-a-kind tool gives wings to pre-readers and non-readers who are ready for a challenge but don’t yet have the reading skills for more traditional critical thinking activities. Now with full-color illustrations this beloved classic has been fully updated with refreshed activities images and text to help young learners continue to soar into the stratosphere of thinking skills far beyond their reading levels. | Lollipop Logic Critical Thinking Activities (Book 3 Grades K-2) GBP 12.99 1
Lollipop Logic Critical Thinking Activities (Book 1 Grades K-2) Lollipop Logic employs visual and pictorial clues to introduce and reinforce high-powered thinking for pre-readers. Seven different thinking skills—relationships analogies sequences deduction inference pattern decoding and critical analysis—are presented in a format designed to appeal to gifted young learners. This straightforward one-of-a-kind tool gives wings to pre-readers and non-readers who are ready for a challenge but don’t yet have the reading skills for more traditional critical thinking activities. Now with full-color illustrations this beloved classic has been fully updated with refreshed activities images and text to help young learners continue to soar into the stratosphere of thinking skills far beyond their reading levels. | Lollipop Logic Critical Thinking Activities (Book 1 Grades K-2) GBP 12.99 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
Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2 Durkheim Pareto Weber This is the second of Raymond Aron's classic two-volume survey of the sociological tradition – arguably the definitive work of its kind. Aron explores the work of three figures who profoundly shaped sociology as it entered the twentieth century: Émile Durkheim who continued Auguste Comte's quest for a science of society and a scientific validation of morality; Vilfredo Pareto the Italian neo-Machiavellian who emphasized the oligarchic or elitist character of all societies; and the German sociologist Max Weber who reflected critically on the prospects for human freedom in an age marked by bureaucratization and rationalization. Aron presents rich portraits of these three thinkers drawing out the enduring insights that remain in their work. At the same time he reflects critically on Durkheim's project for a science of society Pareto's critique of humanitarianism and Weber's tragic pessimism. Above all the book is remarkable for demonstrating Aron’s lifelong indebtedness to and divergence from the thought of Max Weber the sociologist par excellence in Aron's view. This Routledge Classics edition includes an introduction by Daniel J. Mahoney and Brian C. Anderson. | Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2 Durkheim Pareto Weber GBP 16.99 1
Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree You will see no false nothing false tonight the Hypnotist Tim Crouch's second play collapses a tale of loss and grief into an exploration of theatrical representation in a piece of theatre that is at once formally innovative and profoundly moving. Written for two actors An Oak Tree depicts the fraught meeting of a grieving father and the stage hypnotist who was behind the wheel of the car that killed his daughter with the father played by a different actor at each performance walking on stage with no prior knowledge of the play. Catherine Love explores An Oak Tree's connections with conceptual art the unique process of its creation its interrogation of stage representation its relationship with audiences and its place as part of Crouch's ongoing body of work. | Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree GBP 9.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Nonfiction Student Workbooks Grade 5 Fiction and Nonfiction Comparisons (Set of 5) Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder: Nonfiction Grade 5 students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the fiction and nonfiction comparisons to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The student workbooks feature ample room for student responses and notes make reviewing and providing feedback on student work easier than ever provide students with an easy-to-use reference to use during discussions and save time as there is no need to reproduce student handouts. | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Nonfiction Student Workbooks Grade 5 Fiction and Nonfiction Comparisons (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Nonfiction Student Workbooks Grade 5 Science and Math (Set of 5) Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder: Nonfiction Grade 5 students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the fiction and nonfiction comparisons to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The student workbooks feature ample room for student responses and notes make reviewing and providing feedback on student work easier than ever provide students with an easy-to-use reference to use during discussions and save time as there is no need to reproduce student handouts. | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Nonfiction Student Workbooks Grade 5 Science and Math (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Delivering Fantastic Customer Experience How to Turn Customer Satisfaction Into Customer Relationships If you don’t offer great customer experience your main competitors will take away 50% of your business. Period. Gone are the days in which businesses could simply offer an OK experience and get away with it. In today’s hypercompetitive environment companies can no longer be just B2C or B2B. They must become B2Me – more personal more relevant. With customers having higher expectations and access to more information than ever before companies must create stellar frictionless personalized and memorable customer experiences if they plan to stay in the game. In this book you will learn: • What customer experience truly is. • How emotions can increase customer loyalty…or make customers ditch a brand. • Which behaviors and attitudes lose customers. • Ten easy practical and proven ways to immediately improve your customer experience. • What renowned companies do to offer the best customer experience. This book is for anyone who works serving customers in a B2C company or other businesses in a B2B environment. Everyone has an important role to play in creating a good customer experience whether it be managers associates sales reps marketing professionals web strategists accountants customer service reps delivery people or installers. No matter what role you play this book offers easy tips recommendations and examples to help improve customer experience realistically sustainably and affordably. | Delivering Fantastic Customer Experience How to Turn Customer Satisfaction Into Customer Relationships GBP 16.99 1
Asher the Thresher Shark Targeting the sh Sound Asher the thresher shark is very shy. Will it stop him from being a hero? This picture book targets the /sh/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2 a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder or simply as an activity for children’s speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents teachers or caregivers. Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Picture books are sold individually or in a pack. There are currently two packs available – Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds. | Asher the Thresher Shark Targeting the sh Sound GBP 11.99 1
The Intersection of Rights and Regulation New Directions in Sociolegal Scholarship Policy makers and social actors increasingly face inter-related and inter-penetrated levels and realms of governance. The effect is that some of the intuitive contrasts between rights and regulation are no longer tenable. As the essays collected in this volume show different combinations of rights and regulatory claims serve as barometers of current changes in political economy. These are not only restructuring political space but also changing the assumed relevance of rights and regulation. Bringing together a range of fresh perspectives on socio-legal scholarship from a variety of disciplines The Intersection of Rights and Regulations will have worldwide interdisciplinary appeal. | The Intersection of Rights and Regulation New Directions in Sociolegal Scholarship GBP 11.99 1
Jumpstart Study Skills Games and Activities for Active Learning Ages 7–12 Jumpstart! Study Skills presents a collection of engaging and simple-to-use games and activities that will jumpstart students’ understanding of working independently and as part of a group and how to develop the study skills necessary to succeed at school. Providing teachers with a range of practical ideas and strategies to promote active learning in Key Stage 2 the activities in this book will help students to: create plans for investigations and assignments; improve their organisational skills: time management and teamwork; collect data using methods such as observations surveys and interviews; develop their reading and notetaking skills; engage in meaningful discussions and develop their talk skills; advance their computer skills to sift and record data; create strategies for revising and preparing for tests; analyse data and draw conclusions; improve their ability to write reports; evaluate their own achievements and identify future targets. Jumpstart! Study Skills is an essential classroom resource that will encourage children’s development and help teachers to deliver effective lessons that promote active learning in Key Stage 2. | Jumpstart Study Skills Games and Activities for Active Learning Ages 7–12 GBP 16.99 1
Portraits from Memory And Other Essays ‘I have come to think that one of the main causes of trouble in the world is dogmatic and fanatical belief in some doctrine for which there is no adequate evidence. ’ – Bertrand Russell Portraits from Memory Portraits from Memory is one of Bertrand Russell’s most self-reflective and engaging books. Whilst not intended as an autobiography it is a vivid recollection of some of his celebrated contemporaries such as George Bernard Shaw Sidney and Beatrice Webb and D. H. Lawrence. Russell provides some arresting and sometimes amusing insights into writers with whom he corresponded. He was fascinated by Joseph Conrad with whom he formed a strong emotional bond writing that his Heart of Darkness was not just a story but an expression of Conrad’s ‘philosophy of life’. There are also some typically pithy Russellian observations; H. G. Wells ‘derived his importance from quantity rather than quality’ whilst after a brief and fraught friendship Russell thought D. H. Lawrence ‘had no real wish to make the world better but only to indulge in eloquent soliloquy about how bad it was’. This engaging book also includes some of Russell’s customary razor-sharp essays on a rich array of subjects from his ardent pacifism liberal politics and morality to the ethics of education the skills of good writing and how he came to philosophy as a young man. These include ‘A Plea for Clear Thinking’ ‘A Philosophy for Our Time’ and ‘How I Write’. Portraits from Memory is Russell at his best and will enthrall those new to Russell as well as those already well-acquainted with his work. This Routledge Classics edition includes a new foreword by the Russell scholar Nicholas Griffin editor of The Selected Letters of Bertrand Russell. | Portraits from Memory And Other Essays GBP 16.99 1
Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls How to Help Your Daughter Thrive Parenting a daughter with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is no easy path-especially because of the myth that the disorder is rare to nonexistent in girls. From pioneering researcher Stephen P. Hinshaw this empowering guide provides vital information and advice to help you understand and meet your daughter's needs. Dr. Hinshaw delivers up-to-date facts on what ADHD is why symptoms often appear differently in girls than in boys why girls with ADHD behave the way they do how to get an accurate diagnosis and what treatments are most effective. There is so much pressure on girls to be "perfect"-and for those with ADHD it feels especially hard to measure up. Learn concrete steps you can take to support your daughter's success from preschool through high school and beyond while nurturing her confidence and self-worth. | Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls How to Help Your Daughter Thrive GBP 14.99 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
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
Healing the Heart Helping Your Child Thrive After Trauma The prevalence of trauma permeates America’s families and no one is immune to its impact. Natural disasters community and institutional violence adverse childhood experiences—these events impact the developing brains and bodies of our youth. This book for parents and educators pulls together the research on adverse childhood experiences and other traumatic events positive psychology and resilience to provide parents and educators specific tools to help their trauma-impacted children move from surviving to thriving. Presented in an easy-to-read conversational style Healing the Heart uses evidence-based strategies inspirational stories and role-playing scenarios to provide parents and educators the information and tools needed to heal the negative impact of traumatic events. With specific strategies to address diverse forms of trauma and diverse populations this book is a must-read resource for anyone wanting to reestablish safety increase resilience and help heal the long-term impact of trauma. | Healing the Heart Helping Your Child Thrive After Trauma GBP 14.99 1
Self-Compassion for Parents Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself I yelled at the kids again-and feel so ashamed. I barely have time to shower let alone exercise; no wonder I’m so out of shape. I'm just not the dad I hoped I would be. Parenting is hard. That's why self-compassion is so important. In this empathic resource mindfulness expert and psychologist Susan M. Pollak helps you let go of constant self-judgment and treat yourself with the same kindness and caring you strive to offer your kids. Simple yet powerful guided meditation techniques (most under three minutes long) are easy to practice while doing the dishes driving to work or soothing a fussy baby. Learn to respond to your own imperfections like a supportive friend not a harsh critic. You will find yourself happier and more energized-and will discover new reserves of patience and appreciation for your kids. | Self-Compassion for Parents Nurture Your Child by Caring for Yourself GBP 12.99 1
The Sky Fox For Children With Feelings Of Loneliness This beautifully illustrated and sensitive fairy tale has been created for children experiencing feelings of loneliness and social isolation. With engaging and gentle illustrations to help prompt conversation it tells the story of a young girl encouraged by an animal-guide to feel more confident in herself using nature as a support. This book is available to buy as part of the Therapeutic Fairy Tales Volume 2 set which includes The Waves and Into The Forest. Therapeutic Fairy Tales Volume 1 (2021) and V olume 2 are both a series of short modern tales dedicated to exploring challenging feelings and life situations that might be faced by young children. Each fairy tale is designed to be used by parents caregivers and professionals as they use stories therapeutically to support children’s mental and emotional health. Other books in the series include: ● The Waves: For Children Living With OCD ● Into The Forest: For Children With Feelings Of Anxiety ● The Night Crossing: A Lullaby For Children On Life's Last Journey ● The Storm: For Children Growing Through Parent’s Separation ● The Island: For Children With A Parent Living With Depression ● Storybook Manual: An Introduction To Working With Storybooks Therapeutically And Creatively The Sky Fox – part of the Therapeutic Fairy Tales series – is born out of a creative collaboration between Pia Jones and Sarah Pimenta. | The Sky Fox For Children With Feelings Of Loneliness GBP 11.99 1
Into The Forest For Children With Feelings Of Anxiety This beautifully illustrated and sensitive fairy tale has been created for children experiencing feelings of anxiety. With engaging and gentle illustrations to help prompt conversation it tells the story of a boy who is taught by an animal-guide how to live in the present rather than fear the future. This book is also available to buy as part of the Therapeutic Fairy Tales Volume 2 set which includes The Waves and The Sky Fox. Therapeutic Fairy Tales Volume 1 (2021) and Volume 2 are both a series of short modern tales dedicated to exploring challenging feelings and life situations that might be faced by young children. Each fairy tale is designed to be used by parents caregivers and professionals as they use stories therapeutically to support children’s mental and emotional health. Other books in the series include: ● The Waves: For Children Living With OCD ● The Sky Fox: For Children With Feelings Of Loneliness ● The Night Crossing: A Lullaby For Children On Life’s Last Journey ● The Storm: For Children Growing Through Parent’s Separation ● The Island: For Children With A Parent Living With Depression ● Storybook Manual: An Introduction To Working With Storybooks Therapeutically And Creatively Into The Forest – part of the Therapeutic Fairy Tales series – is born out of a creative collaboration between Pia Jones and Sarah Pimenta. | Into The Forest For Children With Feelings Of Anxiety GBP 11.99 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
I Love a Cop What Police Families Need to Know Police families are brave resilient and proud-and they face remarkable challenges sometimes on a daily basis. Now thoroughly updated for today's turbulent times this is the resource that cops and their loved ones have relied on for decades. Trusted expert Ellen Kirschman gives you practical ways to manage the stress of the job and create a healthy supportive home environment. The third edition features the latest information new stories from police families two new chapters and fully updated resources. Dr. Kirschman acknowledges the tough realities of life on the force and offers frank realistic suggestions for handling everyday relationship dilemmas as well as serious issues like trauma domestic violence and alcohol abuse. Whether you read this book cover to cover or reach for it when problems arise you will find no-nonsense guidance to help your family thrive. Mental health professionals see also Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know by Ellen Kirschman Mark Kamena and Joel Fay. | I Love a Cop What Police Families Need to Know GBP 14.99 1