Einsatzkräfte gehören zu einer Gruppe von Menschen, die im Rahmen ihrer Tätigkeit verstärkt psychischen Belastungen ausgesetzt sind. Das Rote Heft beschreibt, wie auch durch einfache Maßnahmen Schritt für Schritt die Widerstandsfähigkeit der Feuerwehrangehörigen gegen psychische Belastungen erhöht werden kann. Führungskräften werden Möglichkeiten aufgezeigt, wie sie die psychische Gesundheit ihrer Mitarbeiter schützen und dadurch die Organisation stärken können. Zudem wird die Psychosozial...

Living By My Rules, an eloquent insight into the daily struggles of living with an incurable, degenerative disease such as Parkinson’s disease.Simon’s stories of his early life will transport you back to a far simpler time; the 1970s. Amusing tales which will stir fond memories in all but the youngest readers … Flares, scooters, Mods and of course a nostalgic look back at his beloved football; especially QPR.This book will make you laugh and it will make you cry but, what shines through is...

No self-respecting Queens Park Rangers fan should be without this, the ultimate travel companion to QPR s away day fixtures. With over 40 years of following his beloved QPR up and down the country, Simon Ingram has created the ultimate fan s-eye history of the club.Designed to be read by supporters on their way to their next match, QPR Away Day Travels includes several quizzes and an extensive list of the team's most memorable games both good and bad.Written with humour and...

Die häusliche Lernumwelt stellt den Kontext dar, in dem die allermeisten Kinder weltweit aufwachsen und in dem sie wesentliche Fähigkeiten und Kompetenzen erwerben. Dieses Lehrbuch gibt eine fundierte Einführung in das Konzept der häuslichen Lernumwelt und stellt Definitionen, Theorien, Modelle und Erfassungsmethoden vor. Auch die Zusammenhänge mit weiteren familiären und kindlichen Hintergrundvariablen und mit der kindlichen Entwicklung über die ersten Lebensjahre bis in die Grundschulzei...

A Pulitzer Prize–winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, Angela’s Ashes is Frank McCourt’s masterful memoir of his childhood in Ireland—now with a new introduction by Patrick Radden Keefe.“When I look back on my childhood I wonder how I managed to survive at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is...

“I felt honoured to be involved in the production/proof reading of Simon’s 4th book, Parkinson’s - Take a Walk With Me. The book is written with humour on a subject which could very easily be melancholy, and whilst not avoiding the truth about this degenerative neurological condition, Simon takes you on a journey with earnest compassion. A great read for everyone, especially for anyone remotely connected to Parkinson’s Disease, this is an uplifting, supportive and reaffirming read; life is...

Jamaica, 1737. De familie van Richard Beckford bezit een plantage voor suiker en rum, waar regelmatig voorraden verdwijnen. Richard wordt op onderzoek uitgestuurd. Hij gaat ervan uit dat de schuldigen te vinden zullen zijn onder de slaven, maar raakt verstrikt in de familiale twisten van de elite van het eiland. Tegelijk is hij op zoek naar sporen van de legendarische vrouwelijke piraat Anne Boley, een onderzoek dat wordt doorkruist door Richards ontmoeting met Lady Jane Hovenden Walker, d...

**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Heart-wrenchingly personal…dizzying.” —Rolling StoneFrom eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog—now the subject of a Hulu docuseries—and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.**Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby...

'Transformative . . . gripping . . . sincerely recommended' GUARDIAN'Frank Tallis is one of the most insightful psychologists of our time . . . Wise is for anyone, young or old, in search of happiness' JACK SYMES'This is a rich and beautiful book' GWEN ADSHEAD, author of THE DEVIL YOU KNOWWe are living longer and our lifespan after the middle years continues to extend due to medical advanc...

Frank Harris, a journalist and editor, delighted in Oscar Wilde’s genial wit and self-assurance. Wilde’s verbal charms evoked Harris’ financial and emotional support when Victorian England disdained the playwright for his paganism and imprisoned him for “homosexual offenses.” Harris relates the proceedings of Wilde’s trial and the malice that sent him to France after release from prison.Later years found Harris increasingly frustrated with Wilde, as the playwright’s humor gave way ...

Living in Snowdonia was always retired detective Frank Marshal’s dream. Until a call for help turned it into his worst nightmare.Retired detective Frank Marshal lives in a remote part of Snowdonia with his wife Rachel who is suffering from dementia. Working as a park ranger, Frank gets a phone call from close friend Annie, a retired judge. Her sister Meg has gone missing from a local caravan park and she needs his help to find her.As Frank and Annie start t...

Sometimes, looking at your past can give you the strength to move forward. As the classic symptoms of Parkinsonâs disease began to take control of Simonâs life, he became a shadow of his former self. After months of fighting to keep the disease in check, Simon finally found the strength to tell his family and even managed to book an appointment with a neurologist. Sadly, at a time when he needed an experienced health care professional to help him fight his corner, what he got was a cold, u...