Get ready to meet Sophie-J, the clever and curious young detective with an insatiable passion for solving mysteries in the vibrant neighborhood of Whismybrook. Sophie-J is not your average investigator; she's on the autism spectrum, which grants her a unique and fascinating way of thinking. Her extraordinary skills and keen observation make her an exceptional detective, bringing fresh perspectives to every case she encounters. Join Sophie-J on captivating adventures where no mystery is too...

Addressing the debate around what makes a good citizen, this work proposes a new form of post-colonial citizenship education which can be applied in any cultural setting. International educational partnerships provide the opportunity for participants to live out values such as cultural empathy and thus demonstrate their right to citizenship.

In his inimitable no-nonsense style, John Bird - founder of the Big Issue - shows us how to be successful in whatever we choose in just ten easy steps.No one is born deserving anything - you only deserve what you achieve by yourself. Drawing from this, John's philosophy is based on the idea that success is about deciding what you want, working out what is important to you and then going out to grab it. The beauty of this approach is that we can all achieve whatever we want...

The Girls' Book of Secrets is the indispensable secret guide to keeping cool and confident and coping with the mysteries of modern life. Contains tips and tricks on: how to make a secret diary; how to create a secret disguise; the secret to understanding your mum; how to form a secret club; how to decode body language; how to write in invisible ink, and more.

Dawn Meredith has worked with children and their parents for over 20 years and has seen many children suffer with anxiety, even depression. This book was written as a resource for her clients but demand for 12 Annoying Monsters: Self-talk for kids with anxiety has been so strong she has now released it to the general public.Suitable for readers aged eight and over, this book details the reasons for anxiety symptoms, how the body protects us in times of real danger and helps childre...

An essential guide for teachers and parents that’s destined to become a classic, The Art of Teaching Children is one of those rare and masterful books that not only defines a craft but offers a magical reading experience.After more than thirty years in the classroom, award-winning teacher Phillip Done decided that it was time to retire. But a teacher’s job is never truly finished, and he set out to write the greatest lesson of his career: a book for educat...

A Thunk is a beguiling question about everyday things that stops you in your tracks and helps you start to look at the world in a whole new light. A thunk will shake up your templates, rattle your thought routines, and make you think about things differently! The ideal gift for possibly the most impossible person to buy for!

Revised classic provides a humor-filled take on a sickening subject—homework—updated to address modern issues such as technology. Homework can be horrible! But homework isn’t going anywhere, and kids need to learn to do it—without throwing up. This updated classic provides specific tips for starting, doing, and finishing homework—and maybe even laughing while they learn. Kids will also learn how to make a homework schedule, when to do the hardest homework (first!), the benefits of doing ho...

This Quick Start Guide will show you how to utilise the power of laughter and humor for rapid stress relief.All of us have occasional emotional upsets. Fortunately, most of us have hobbies or other recreations that give us relaxation and divert our minds from the things that cause us to be worried or tense.Some people, however, are more or less constantly bothered by stress, anxiety, depression, vague fears, panic attacks and other disturbing feelings. They...

She woke up in a flat she didn’t recognise. A man stood beside her, calling her by a name she didn’t remember. But something in his eyes chilled her.*"The Man Beside Her"* is a haunting psychological drama inspired by true events — a tale of trauma, identity, and the harrowing journey toward reclaiming one’s life.When Ada stirs in an unfamiliar London flat, everything she once knew is gone. Her memories are fragments. Her name? A whisper on someone else's lips. And the man ...

Inspired by everyday life, comic artist Matilda Tristram offers an engaging and accessible introduction to the radical potential of diary drawings, small writings and comic strip creativity.Diary comics can tell your personal story; start conversations; describe things that can be difficult to communicate with words alone; and be a creative experiment in expression. Weaving words and images together to tell a story is fun to do; therapeutic; a way ...

This guide, updated in 2018, provides parents with information about the value of early childhood learning and the impact it can have on a child's quality of life, their whole development and their future opportunities and experiences.