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*Shortlisted for the Young Minds Book Prize 2006*Shattered Lives bears witness to the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and highlights the effects of early traumatic episodes. Chapters take the form of letters to a child capturing...

Margaret Cruikshank's Learning to Be Old examines what it means to grow old in America today. The book questions social myths and fears about aging, sickness, and the other social roles of the elderly, the over-medicalization of many older people, and...

Separation, the second volume of Attachment and Loss, continues John Bowlby's influential work on the importance of the parental relationship to mental health. Here he considers separation and the anxiety that accompanies it: the fear of imminent or...

The third edition of Positive Psychology is an accessible introduction to this rapidly growing field.It covers all major positive psychology topics including wellbeing, character strengths, optimism, gratitude, savouring, flow, mindfulness, emotional...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399532719Author Carol Stock KranowitzFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Penguin Putnam IncPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345442338Author Edward M. HallowellFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Today, we don't get nearly enough play in our lives. At school, kids are drilled on exams, while at home we're all glued to our phones and screens. Former children's laureate and bestselling author, Michael Rosen, is here to show us how to put this right...

An unforgettable collection of retold myths and folk tales celebrating the wisdom and power of women in midlife and beyond, from the award-winning author of Hagitude'An extra ordinary selection of stories ... beautifully and vividly retold' TLS'Read it,...

Offering a sociocultural approach to education and learning, this fascinating exploration of childhood provides an in-depth understanding of how children make sense of the world and the people in it. Examining the ways in which children express their...

Interpersonal rejection ranks among the most potent and distressing events that people experience. Romantic rejection, ostracism, stigmatisation, job termination, and other kinds of rejections have the power to compromise the quality of people's lives...

Traumatized by memories of his war-ravaged country, and with his son and daughter-in-law dead, Monsieur Linh travels to a foreign land to bring the child in his arms to safety. The other refugees in the detention centre are unsure how to help the old...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780978853556Author Adam GainsburgFormat PaperbackPage Count 308Imprint SoulsignPublisher SoulsignWeight(grams) 531gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 191mm * 17mm

Attaching in Adoption is a comprehensive guide for prospective and actual adoptive parents on how to understand and care for their adopted child and promote healthy attachment.This classic text provides practical parenting strategies designed to enhance...

'An incredibly useful take on facing grief as a young person' CARIAD LLOYD 'Brilliantly, brilliantly written ... Packed with clarity, curiosity and courage' FELIX WHITE 'It turned on so many lights for me ... What a profoundly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781936128747Author Daniel J. SiegelFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Blue Book Publications IncPublisher Blue Book Publications Inc

This book will help you to learn Spanish - or the Spanish guitar - faster.This book will give an athlete the edge to turn Silver into Gold.This book will give any child the chance to perform better in exams. Full stop.How We Learn is a landmark book that...

Experiencing fear in front of the screen is a common phenomenon in childhood, and a focus of public concern. Yet, research has encountered ethical and methodological challenges and has focused largely on the effects of watching disturbing news. In this...

Finding Your Way with Your Baby explores the emotional experience of the baby in the first year and that of the mother, father and other significant adults. This updated edition is informed by latest research in neuroscience, psychoanalysis and infant...

Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child's success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and The Complete Secrets of Happy...

This delightful book presents a selection of D. W. Winnicott's best writing about children. The remarkable, enduring essays from Babies and Their Mothers and Talking to Parents are here combined with several hard-to-find gems of insight into the world of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645857504Author Marion RoseFormat PaperbackPage Count 412Imprint Loving Being PublishingPublisher Loving Being PublishingWeight(grams) 603gDimensions(mm)...

This Very Short Introduction provides an up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible guide to modern child psychology, from birth to early adolescence. Beginning with infancy, Usha Goswami considers the process of attachment and 'bonding', showing how...

The Early Years Intervention Toolkit provides a range of ready-made activities to enable early years practitioners and health visitors to address observed difficulties in a child's development prior to starting school. It includes a checklist of observed...

Encourage your baby's development and enjoy bonding through learning activities and creative play. Follow the month-by-month progression of your baby's skills and track your child's development from newborn to one year old.Parenting expert Dr Miriam...

The Ultimate Handbook for Success on the Spectrum - written from lived experience.I feel like everyone else got a handbook with all the answers, and I never got my copy. This is a common thought among autistic people, because society is built with...

This activity book is for children aged 7-11 years It's full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child build their confidence and social skills to make lasting friendships Does your child appear unhappy or lonely at...

Personality Development is a comprehensive overview of infant observation and personality development. It starts at inter-utero life and goes through to adulthood, focusing on the emotional tasks involved at each stage of development and the interplay of...

Never before has world-renowned psychoanalyst Alice Miller examined so persuasively the long-range consequences of childhood abuse on the body. Using the experiences of her patients along with the biographical stories of literary giants such as Virginia...

An Introduction to Developmental Psychology, 3rd Edition is a representative and authoritative 'state of the art' account of human development from conception to adolescence. The text is organised chronologically and also thematically and written by...

'When I tried Joanna's approach during the first lockdown, I was both comforted and excited by how such a small change could have such a big impact.' Dr. Suzanne McCleanParenting through the teenage years can be challenging and overwhelming. With over...

Helping practitioners in their work with vulnerable children of a school-going age, this workbook explores ways of nurturing resilience in different aspects of everyday life. Focusing on specific areas such as home life, talents and interests,...

What physical and psychological changes can I expect when going through the menopause? How can I protect my wellbeing during menopause? How can I ensure a good menopause experience?The Psychology of Menopause provides a useful and positive guide to...

Today's parents are constantly pressured to be perfect. But in striving to do everything right, we risk missing what children really need for lifelong emotional security. Now the simple, powerful "Circle of Security" parenting strategies that Kent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525576419Author Jane Ed.D. NelsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Harmony BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781956947007Author Nurse Practitioner Katie DuncanFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Katie DuncanPublisher Katie DuncanWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm)...

An entertaining, scientifically rigorous exploration of the social and biological effects of our wireless world The way we use i-technology is affecting our health and happiness. While programs, devices, information, and constant connectivity can offer...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780425245439Author Beth Margolis RuppFormat PaperbackPage Count 284Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 265g

Life story work is an approach designed to enable traumatized children to explore, question and understand the past events of their lives. It aims to secure their future by strengthening attachment with their carers and providing the opportunity to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781439194157Author Arthur FleischmannFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Simon & Schuster Children's PublishingPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams)...

"The publication of these two translations is an event to be celebrated by feminists of all persuasions." Women's Review of Books In This Sex Which Is Not One, Luce Irigaray elaborates on some of the major themes of Speculum of the Other Woman, her...