Now available in paperback, William C. Banfield’s acclaimed collection of interviews delves into the lives and work of forty-one Black composers. Each of the profiled artists offers a candid self-portrait that explores areas from training and compositional techniques to working in a exclusive canon that has existed for a very long time. At the same time, Banfield draws on sociology, Western concepts of art and taste, and vernacular musical forms like blues and jazz to provide a frame for t...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTELLERThe must-read, bestselling parenting guide to children's emotional development from the acclaimed developmental paediatrician, Dr Billy Garvey.'The one universal truth of childhood is that there is always hope.'Anxiety, low self-esteem, behaviour issues – children and teens today are facing a mental health crisis.It can take years to get professional support, so how can we help our childre...

The decade of the fifties may have been the last to allow children to be children. Childhood in the fifties was innocent, happy, and carefree. Author Bill Ramsey was a child who grew up in that decade. In Billy the Kid (From Houston-Not Texas) he recalls those times and the townspeople, teachers, and neighbors in Houston, Pennsylvania.Ramsey and his family lived in a modest home in this small town in western Pennsylvania, where the townspeople helped him to...

Conventional parenting is not adequate to address the needs of children whose emotional development has been frozen, distorted or interrupted as a result of trauma. Therapeutic parenting is a psychodynamic model of parenting tailored for traumatized children, providing a safe, secure environment in which the traumatized child will have the best opportunity to recover.Living Alongside a Child's Recovery asserts that a good understanding of child development and attachment theory is ...

In this international bestseller, an esteemed developmental pediatrician shares the ten most important tips for helping your child thrive and supporting their mental health.Children of all ages face increasing challenges, such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and behavioral issues. For many families, it can take years to access expert help. Dr. Billy Garvey, a senior specialist at one of the world's most prestigious pediatric hospitals, and co-host of Pop C...

Judith Golightly relates her heart-wrenching personal experience of caring for a seriously ill child and dealing with his loss. In this sensitive, compassionate, and uplifting true story, she provides help and hope for others.

Prepare to be shocked and dismayed, for the truth about public education is not what it seems.According to the infamous Backpack Index, a ghastly report released by Huntington Bank, parents across the nation are being fleeced of over one thousand dollars per child in school expenses, fees, and supplies. Yes, you read that correctly. A thousand dollars. Per child. And that's just for the basics.If you thought high school was any better, think again. Depending on the activiti...

Start your child path to academic success with Path to Child's Academic Achievement.This book is the perfect resource for parents looking to help their children reach their full academic potential. Through a combination of research-backed advice and practical tips, this book is a must-read for any parent looking tomaximize their child's academic success.Benefits from Reading this Book:• Uncover the role of parental involvemnent in promoting child academic ach...

Discover the truth about Hollywood's sorted unbelly of preteen and teen sex abuse from an insider.

Irish Author and Poet, Greg McVicker, brings us on three, true life adventures from his childhood while growing up in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.These hilarious, heartwarming stories will have readers laughing continuously, all the while reflecting on their own memories of yesterday. This book is suitable for all ages!Every character within The Adventures of Silly Billy are Greg’s family, friends, and people that he knew within his community of Newtownabbey. The street...

Irish Author and Poet, Greg McVicker, brings us on three, true life adventures from his childhood while growing up in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.These hilarious, heartwarming stories will have readers laughing continuously, all the while reflecting on their own memories of yesterday. This book is suitable for all ages!Every character within The Adventures of Silly Billy are Greg’s family, friends, and people that he knew within his community of Newtownabbey. The street...

From New York Times bestselling author Hannah Shaw—also known as Kitten Lady—comes the fifth book in an exciting and heartwarming chapter book series!Three little ducklings arrive in Fosterland, but one is not like the others! Though Billie looks like Marlie and Charlie, he isn’t a domesticated duck—he’s a white mallard. Billie likes being in Fosterland with his friends, but he longs to eat sky raisins (also known as flies) and be free. With one webbed foo...