Listening to children' is one of those feel-good phrases that always features in childcare literature as if it were self-evidently a good thing. Often, however, there is a lack of critical attention to what it really means: How does one listen? How can one evidence that listening has taken place?Starting with an introduction to the policy and practice of listening to children and young people, both individually and in groups, this practitioner's guide provides a range of practical ...

Another health and healing book! So why is Ordinary Woman, Extraordinary God different from all the other books? Alison has lived through many traumatic experiences, yet emerges triumphant and well, in every phase of her life: emotionally, physically, and spiritually. This book is not a step-by-step “how to be well” book, but the inspirational story of a woman facing pain and trauma and her journey—supported by written evidence of medical physicians—from death to life.“If there was...

What does it feel like to be a minority within a minority? For lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people of color, their experiences coming out and living openly can be incredibly complicated. They may face discrimination from their community because of their sexual orientation, and they may be subjected to racism by their LGBT peers. Learn about the complicated health and personal issues related to this community, and find out how role models such as openly gay comedian Wanda ...

Published in association with Save the ChildrenPriscilla Alderson examines the often overlooked issue of the rights of young children, starting with the question of how the 1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child applies to the youngest children, from birth to eight years of age. The question of finding a balance between young children's rights to protection, to provision (resources and services) and to participation (expressing their views, being responsible) is discussed. T...

A book such as this both demonstrates the progress that has been made over recent years, and will also serve to enhance respect for the human rights of persons with intellectual disabilities in the years to come.'- From the Foreword by Orville EndicottThis wide-ranging volume provides a multidisciplinary examination of human rights and the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.The book combines historical, psychological, philosophical, social, educational, ...

Snowflake is trying to find a friend who looks just like her. But all snowflakes are unique, and she is worried that she’ll never find someone exactly like her to be her friend.

In a fresh re-telling of the fairy tale classic, "Cindy Lou Ella" is transformed into the Belle-of-the-Ball by her two fairy godmothers Pearlene and Adele ...who just happen to be an opossum and an armadillo! In a whirlwind of stardust, Cindy Lou Ella meets her prince charming, the handsome Joe Billy, the heir to his daddy's successful tractor parts store!

***“Hockey, Kids & Positive Coaching”***is an inspiring story about how a young boy’s love for the game of hockey is affected by the pressures placed on him by the adults closest to him in life. It demonstrates how a child’s growth and development is enhanced when guided by those who are more concerned about feelings of self-worth than numbers on a scoreboard.Readers’ Favourite Book Reviews & Awards has given “Hockey, Kids & Positive Coaching” a 5 Star Rat...

All's Fair in Love and WordsLaurel can't handle her new authority as editor of the yearbook, especially when it comes to Matt, the new guy at school who has her head spinning! Can Laurel help her best friend, survive her chaotic household and resolve her war of words with Matt without losing at love?Trading FacesAn "Ugly Betty" and a Popular Beauty wind up trading faces—and lives—and the situation is not what either one expected! Trouble is, how do they get their own ...

A young boy who is about to die is taken on a wonderful journey with the guidance of his guardian angel. This comforting and enlightening explanation of the experiences we call death and reincarnation is a great tool if a family member has suddenly passed over.