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Mindset - Updated Edition

Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential

by Dr Carol Dweck ...

DISCOVER THE MINDSET FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESSWorld-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea - the power of our mindset.Professor Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success - but whether we approach our goals with a fixed or growth mindset. With the right ... Read more

£5.99

DISCOVER THE MINDSET FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESSWorld-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea - the power of our mindset.Professor Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success - but whether we approach our goals with a fixed or growth mindset. With the right
... Read more
The Bad Sister

A tense and emotional psychological thriller with an unforgettable ending

by J. A. Corrigan ...

One rotten apple can spoil the bunchThe Keane sisters grew up together at Raven House, a luxurious riverside home that their mother inherited. On the day of a party at the house, tension fills the air as Jess, Natalie and Teresa all fear the exposure of things they're desperate to hide. The beautiful evening is marred by tragedy, and a celebration turns into a nightmare when a young life is lost. ... Read more

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One rotten apple can spoil the bunchThe Keane sisters grew up together at Raven House, a luxurious riverside home that their mother inherited. On the day of a party at the house, tension fills the air as Jess, Natalie and Teresa all fear the exposure of things they're desperate to hide. The beautiful evening is marred by tragedy, and a celebration turns into a nightmare when a young life is lost.
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The Shipping Forecast

A Miscellany

by Nic Compton ...

The rhythmic lullaby of ‘North Utsire, South Utsire’ has been lulling the nation’s insomniacs to sleep for over 90 years. It has inspired songs, poetry and imaginations across the globe – as well as providing a very real service for the nation’s seafarers who might fall prey to storms and gales. It has inspired everyone from Seamus Heaney to Radiohead, and from Radio 4 announcers to the writers of ... Read more

£8.99

The rhythmic lullaby of ‘North Utsire, South Utsire’ has been lulling the nation’s insomniacs to sleep for over 90 years. It has inspired songs, poetry and imaginations across the globe – as well as providing a very real service for the nation’s seafarers who might fall prey to storms and gales. It has inspired everyone from Seamus Heaney to Radiohead, and from Radio 4 announcers to the writers of
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Great Minds and How to Grow Them

High Performance Learning

by Wendy Berliner, Deborah Eyre ...

Great Minds and How to Grow Them is a handbook for parents that shows how they can grow the minds of their children and teenagers and guide them to success both at school and in life. The latest neurological and psychological research is proving that most children are capable of reaching high levels of performance that were previously associated only with the gifted and talented.Brains are ... Read more

£17.99

Great Minds and How to Grow Them is a handbook for parents that shows how they can grow the minds of their children and teenagers and guide them to success both at school and in life. The latest neurological and psychological research is proving that most children are capable of reaching high levels of performance that were previously associated only with the gifted and talented.Brains are
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The Routledge International Companion to Gifted Education

Edited by Tom Balchin, Barry Hymer, Dona J. Matthews ...

The Routledge International Companion to Gifted Education is a ground-breaking collection of fully-referenced chapters written by many of the most highly-respected authorities on the subject from around the world. These fifty contributors include distinguished scholars who have produced many of the most significant advances to the field over the past few decades, like Joseph Renzulli and Robert ... Read more

£50.39

The Routledge International Companion to Gifted Education is a ground-breaking collection of fully-referenced chapters written by many of the most highly-respected authorities on the subject from around the world. These fifty contributors include distinguished scholars who have produced many of the most significant advances to the field over the past few decades, like Joseph Renzulli and Robert
... Read more
Including the Gifted and Talented

Making Inclusion Work for More Gifted and Able Learners

Edited by Chris Smith ...

This single volume presents the views of experts from the field which challenge the assumption that educational inclusion relates only to those pupils with learning difficulties. In this book, the authors examine the extent to which a truly inclusive context can provide a challenging environment for gifted and talented pupils.Key issues explored include:the social and emotional aspects of being a ... Read more

£42.29

This single volume presents the views of experts from the field which challenge the assumption that educational inclusion relates only to those pupils with learning difficulties. In this book, the authors examine the extent to which a truly inclusive context can provide a challenging environment for gifted and talented pupils.Key issues explored include:the social and emotional aspects of being a
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Gifted Children Grown Up

by Joan Freeman ...

More than a quarter of a century ago, Joan Freeman began this study of 210 children, comparing the recognized gifted, the unrecognized gifted and their classmates. This book: describes what happened to them and their families as they grew up and coped with their different circumstances. It also looks at the problems they faced, often described in their own words and contains personal details from ... Read more

£35.99

More than a quarter of a century ago, Joan Freeman began this study of 210 children, comparing the recognized gifted, the unrecognized gifted and their classmates. This book: describes what happened to them and their families as they grew up and coped with their different circumstances. It also looks at the problems they faced, often described in their own words and contains personal details from
... Read more
Gifted Children

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

by Kate Distin ...

Winner of the NAGC Celebrating Gifts and Talents 2007 "Most Important Book" Gold AwardGifted Children is a lively and informative exploration of the mystery of the gifted mind and the social and emotional needs of gifted children and their families.The authors give an insight into what is 'normal' for gifted children, acknowledge the difficulties they experience, and offer pointers for parents on ... Read more

£12.95

Winner of the NAGC Celebrating Gifts and Talents 2007 "Most Important Book" Gold AwardGifted Children is a lively and informative exploration of the mystery of the gifted mind and the social and emotional needs of gifted children and their families.The authors give an insight into what is 'normal' for gifted children, acknowledge the difficulties they experience, and offer pointers for parents on
... Read more
Islands of Genius

The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired, and Sudden Savant

by Darold A. Treffert, Peter Leed, Rosa Martinez, Shirlee Monty, Susan Rancer ...

* Gold Medal Winner in the Psychology / Mental Health Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards ** Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Psychology Category *Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - "islands of genius" - that exist in contrast with their ... Read more

£19.43

* Gold Medal Winner in the Psychology / Mental Health Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards ** Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Psychology Category *Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - "islands of genius" - that exist in contrast with their
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Giftedness in practice

by Rianne van de Ven ...

Many gifted adults were not recognized as being gifted as children simply because knowledge of giftedness did not exist or was unavailable. Many gifted people experience challenges in dealing with others and with themselves. How can they learn to acknowledge and develop their potential in a world that rarely understands them?Giftedness is not always recognized or considered relevant in situations ... Read more

£7.76

Many gifted adults were not recognized as being gifted as children simply because knowledge of giftedness did not exist or was unavailable. Many gifted people experience challenges in dealing with others and with themselves. How can they learn to acknowledge and develop their potential in a world that rarely understands them?Giftedness is not always recognized or considered relevant in situations
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The Gifted Parenting Journey

A Guide to Self-Discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children

by Gail Post, Ph.D. ...

In "The Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children," clinical psychologist and parent Gail Post, Ph.D. addresses the needs and emotional life of parents of gifted children. Gifted children can be overwhelming; parents must navigate a maze of heightened intensity, asynchronous development, and astonishing intellectual abilities. These challenges ... Read more

£16.28

In "The Gifted Parenting Journey: A Guide to Self-discovery and Support for Families of Gifted Children," clinical psychologist and parent Gail Post, Ph.D. addresses the needs and emotional life of parents of gifted children. Gifted children can be overwhelming; parents must navigate a maze of heightened intensity, asynchronous development, and astonishing intellectual abilities. These challenges
... Read more
Hilfe! Wo ist die Gebrauchsanweisung für dieses Kind?

by Monica Saurma, Françoise Selhofer ...

Translated by Christian Steudler ...

Dieses aussergewöhnliche Buch beschreibt ungewöhnlich frühreife, intuitive, entschlossene Kinder, Kinder voller Freude, Kreativität und Weisheit. Diese Kinder denken und handeln anders, als wir es gewohnt sind. Sie fühlen sich auf gleicher Ebene wie die Erwachsenen. Unser Buch bietet Hilfe für ihre Eltern, die oft ratlos sind, da diese besonderen Eigenschaften das tägliche Zusammenleben sehr ... Read more

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Dieses aussergewöhnliche Buch beschreibt ungewöhnlich frühreife, intuitive, entschlossene Kinder, Kinder voller Freude, Kreativität und Weisheit. Diese Kinder denken und handeln anders, als wir es gewohnt sind. Sie fühlen sich auf gleicher Ebene wie die Erwachsenen. Unser Buch bietet Hilfe für ihre Eltern, die oft ratlos sind, da diese besonderen Eigenschaften das tägliche Zusammenleben sehr
... Read more
Young, Gifted and Bored

by David George ...

Many gifted and talented children are bored and frustrated in the classroom. Many are not achieving their potential and talents are going unrecognised. Written by an experienced and world renowned author with a wealth of experience, this practical guide will challenge, excite and inspire teachers and show them how they can identify and provide for the needs of these children. ... Read more

£12.32

Many gifted and talented children are bored and frustrated in the classroom. Many are not achieving their potential and talents are going unrecognised. Written by an experienced and world renowned author with a wealth of experience, this practical guide will challenge, excite and inspire teachers and show them how they can identify and provide for the needs of these children.
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Gifted or Just Plain Smart

How the Landscape of Teaching Has Changed for Parents and Teachers

by Audrey M. Quinlan ...

The 2nd edition of Gifted or Just Plain Smart? was revised to address the vast changes in the post COVID educational environment. It is designed to be a useful guide for all who work with gifted school-age children: parents, teachers, principals, and pre-service teachers in university settings. It covers gifted education from its origins and theories to the practical use of current technology at ... Read more

£15.20

The 2nd edition of Gifted or Just Plain Smart? was revised to address the vast changes in the post COVID educational environment. It is designed to be a useful guide for all who work with gifted school-age children: parents, teachers, principals, and pre-service teachers in university settings. It covers gifted education from its origins and theories to the practical use of current technology at
... Read more
Perfectionism and Gifted Children

by Rosemary S. Callard-Szulgit ...

The perceived natural character of gifted children is to be well behaved, hard working, and studious. Why, then, do so many gifted children have trouble in school? Rosemary Callard-Szulgit, herself a recovering perfectionist, explains how perfectionism can immobilize some children and cause social adjustment problems for others, and can also be a major contributing factor as to why school ... Read more

£26.90

The perceived natural character of gifted children is to be well behaved, hard working, and studious. Why, then, do so many gifted children have trouble in school? Rosemary Callard-Szulgit, herself a recovering perfectionist, explains how perfectionism can immobilize some children and cause social adjustment problems for others, and can also be a major contributing factor as to why school
... Read more
On Human Potential

Nurturing Talents and Cultivating Expertise

by Sandra I. Kay ...

According to experts in educational measurement, current and past performance remains the best single predictor of future performance. This book seeks to maximize individual and institutional efforts to support students optimal development, specifically their talents. The Talent Record introduced a common language, cataloging, and recording levels of talent achieved thus far on a Talent Profile ... Read more

£24.83

According to experts in educational measurement, current and past performance remains the best single predictor of future performance. This book seeks to maximize individual and institutional efforts to support students optimal development, specifically their talents. The Talent Record introduced a common language, cataloging, and recording levels of talent achieved thus far on a Talent Profile
... Read more
Why Do Teachers Need to Know About Child Development?

Strengthening Professional Identity and Well-Being

Edited by Dr Daryl Maisey, Verity Campbell-Barr ...

Series series Personal, Social and Emotional Perspectives for Educators
As a teacher, what are my personal, social and emotional responsibilities in supporting child development?Going beyond simply recognising child development as the cornerstone of education and drawing on examples from rural early years settings to large urban secondary schools, this book looks at what child development means in practice and how it relates to different aspects of teaching. Covering ... Read more

£18.62

As a teacher, what are my personal, social and emotional responsibilities in supporting child development?Going beyond simply recognising child development as the cornerstone of education and drawing on examples from rural early years settings to large urban secondary schools, this book looks at what child development means in practice and how it relates to different aspects of teaching. Covering
... Read more
De Vertaler. Tussen het hoogbegaafde kind en de wereld.

by Steef Oskarsson ...

Op school gaat het goed.Thuis stort ze in.Lina is zeven. Ze loopt om kwart over drie de keuken in, zet haar tas neer en zegt niets. Haar moeder vraagt iets gewoons — en Lina begint te huilen. Even later schreeuwt ze omdat haar boterham verkeerd is belegd.Voor veel ouders van hoogbegaafde kinderen is dit herkenbaar. Aan de buitenkant lijkt alles in orde. Van binnen klopt er iets niet.De Vertaler is ... Read more

£3.49

Op school gaat het goed.Thuis stort ze in.Lina is zeven. Ze loopt om kwart over drie de keuken in, zet haar tas neer en zegt niets. Haar moeder vraagt iets gewoons — en Lina begint te huilen. Even later schreeuwt ze omdat haar boterham verkeerd is belegd.Voor veel ouders van hoogbegaafde kinderen is dit herkenbaar. Aan de buitenkant lijkt alles in orde. Van binnen klopt er iets niet.De Vertaler is
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The Translator. Between the gifted child and the world.

by Steef Oskarsson ...

At school, she's "doing fine."At home, she falls apart.Lina is seven. She walks into the kitchen at quarter past three, drops her bag, and says nothing. Her mum asks something ordinary — and Lina starts to cry. Minutes later, she's screaming because her sandwich is wrong.For many parents of gifted children, this contrast is familiar.Everything looks fine on the outside. Something clearly isn't on ... Read more

£3.49

At school, she's "doing fine."At home, she falls apart.Lina is seven. She walks into the kitchen at quarter past three, drops her bag, and says nothing. Her mum asks something ordinary — and Lina starts to cry. Minutes later, she's screaming because her sandwich is wrong.For many parents of gifted children, this contrast is familiar.Everything looks fine on the outside. Something clearly isn't on
... Read more
Teaching Exceptional Children

Foundations and Best Practices in Inclusive Early Childhood Education Classrooms

by Mojdeh Bayat ...

Teaching Exceptional Children is an ideal textbook for introductory graduate and undergraduate courses on early childhood special education and teaching in inclusive classrooms. Bayat’s clear and accessible writing, a visually appealing design, and focused pedagogy in each chapter help make it possible to cover a significant amount of material. This powerful text identifies specific behavioral ... Read more

£68.83

Teaching Exceptional Children is an ideal textbook for introductory graduate and undergraduate courses on early childhood special education and teaching in inclusive classrooms. Bayat’s clear and accessible writing, a visually appealing design, and focused pedagogy in each chapter help make it possible to cover a significant amount of material. This powerful text identifies specific behavioral
... Read more
Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom

by Emily Kircher-Morris ...

Series series Free Spirit Professional®
Recognize and support twice-exceptional (2e) learners to help them succeed in school—and beyond.Twice-exceptional (2e) learners have often been misunderstood, disciplined, unchallenged, and left behind. Even as awareness of 2e learners has grown, educators are still in need of practical tools to recognize and support their twice-exceptional students. This book answers that need, providing teachers ... Read more

£21.14

Recognize and support twice-exceptional (2e) learners to help them succeed in school—and beyond.Twice-exceptional (2e) learners have often been misunderstood, disciplined, unchallenged, and left behind. Even as awareness of 2e learners has grown, educators are still in need of practical tools to recognize and support their twice-exceptional students. This book answers that need, providing teachers
... Read more
Mentoring for Talent

A Practical Guide for Schools

by Mark A. Smith ...

From unlocking the untapped potential of gifted students to revolutionising school cultures, this book is a roadmap for educators and leaders alike.Discover tried-and-true mentoring methods that propel students to unprecedented heights, whether it's excelling in their final years of schooling or mastering the art of inquiry-based learning. Through the lens of mentorship, explore innovative ... Read more

£13.04

From unlocking the untapped potential of gifted students to revolutionising school cultures, this book is a roadmap for educators and leaders alike.Discover tried-and-true mentoring methods that propel students to unprecedented heights, whether it's excelling in their final years of schooling or mastering the art of inquiry-based learning. Through the lens of mentorship, explore innovative
... Read more
Neuropedagogia, Emozioni, Apprendimento

Per una nuova scienza della personalità

by Samuele Amendola ...

Ricercare ed educare in ottica neuropedagogica significa far proprio un nuovo sguardo sull'essere umano, sul suo percorso di formazione e costruzione della personalità, ed essere in grado di osservare i fenomeni relativi allo sviluppo della persona considerandola nella sua interezza di mente e corpo, interazione tra natura e cultura, un tutt'uno inscindibile. La pedagogia, in quanto scienza dell ... Read more

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Ricercare ed educare in ottica neuropedagogica significa far proprio un nuovo sguardo sull'essere umano, sul suo percorso di formazione e costruzione della personalità, ed essere in grado di osservare i fenomeni relativi allo sviluppo della persona considerandola nella sua interezza di mente e corpo, interazione tra natura e cultura, un tutt'uno inscindibile. La pedagogia, in quanto scienza dell
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When They Already Know It

How to Extend and Personalize Student Learning in a PLC at Work® (Support and Engage Proficient Learners in a Professional Learning Community) (Personalized Learning)

by Mark Welchel, Blane McCann, Tami Williams ...

This practical guide is designed to help collaborative teams at all grade levels address the critical question "How will we extend the learning for students who are already proficient?" Mark Weichel, Blane McCann, and Tami Williams identify five elements of personalized learning, along with five instructional strategies for extended, differentiated instruction, that give all students the ... Read more

£24.65

This practical guide is designed to help collaborative teams at all grade levels address the critical question "How will we extend the learning for students who are already proficient?" Mark Weichel, Blane McCann, and Tami Williams identify five elements of personalized learning, along with five instructional strategies for extended, differentiated instruction, that give all students the
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