City Scenes, or A Peep into London by Ann and Jane Taylor offers a vivid portrayal of life in London during the early 19th century. Through the eyes of the authors, readers are given a detailed look at the bustling streets, markets, and landmarks of the city. The book is written in a way that invites young readers to explore and imagine the sights and sounds of one of the world's most vibrant cities.The story is structured around various scenes and events in London, providing both an educa...

In 'Little Ann, and Other Poems,' readers are invited into the enchanting world of 19th-century verse that captures the innocence and purity of childhood. This anthology encompasses a wide range of styles, from lilting lyrical ballads to more introspective and thoughtful pieces, celebrating simplicity, virtue, and nature. The collection not only showcases the breadth of children's poetry with its rhythmic charm and evocative imagery but also transcends time and place, connecting with unive...

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City Scenes; or, a peep into London presents a vivid tapestry of life in 19th-century London, capturing the multifaceted experiences and intricate textures of urban existence. This anthology deftly navigates the bustling cityscape through a diverse range of literary styles, encompassing narrative sketches, reflective essays, and lyrical vignettes. The collection's narratives illuminate the juxtaposition between the gentle beauty of everyday moments and the harsh realities faced by London's...

This ground-breaking and revealing book shares the deeply moving story of Emma-Jane Taylor, and her courageous journey to heal from the trauma of child abuse and abandonment to the confident, empowered woman she is today.Emma Jane grew up believing she was a failure, a pointless human who should be grateful for all she had. She failed every childhood exam and battled each day after being thrown out of school. Her school psychiatrist said she was a juvenile delinquent. She was witho...

As the world approaches a new century, and many people anticipate the great advances of modernity, Cambridge University sits mired in the traditions of the past.Here, the university Proctors still operate as a private police force, aggressively acting to protect the undergraduates in their charge from the women of the town.They make good use of the euphemistically named Spinning House to confine any women they consider likely to corrupt the morals of the university, though ...

Are you tired of feeling lost and unsure when it comes to guiding your children? Are you looking for practical, effective strategies to help them navigate the complexities of the modern world? Look no further! 'How to Guide Our Children' is a comprehensive guide that will empower you to be the best parent possible. Written by a team of experts in child development and education, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical tips on everything from discipline and communication to fos...

Spirit Traffic recounts how, at the age of 50, the author learned to ride a motorcycle, overcame the terror of navigating her steep dirt driveway in Vermont, and, three days after her son's college graduation, set off with him and her yoga-teacher husband (his stepdad) on a 10,000-mile two-wheel adventure that took them all into uncharted territory—both as novice riders, and as a family. As if in the saddle of her dual-sport BMW, the reader will experience the good, the bad, and the heartb...

First Published in 1987, Handwriting reviews theory and research on handwriting, and on children who have handwriting problems, and draws out principles and recommendations for practitioners. The practitioners will include teachers, educational advisors, psychologists and occupational and physical therapists. There has been a revival in the teaching of the basic school skills of reading, writing and number. Surprisingly, however, there are very few books concerning the manipulativ...

Promoting Health: The Primary Health Care Approach 8e supports a broad range of practitioners to understand the key values, principles, concepts and practices of health promotion in a primary health care context and apply these in their everyday work as health professionals.The book comprehensively explores the role of structural and systemic determinants of health and health equity, and the social, cultural, economic, commercial, political, natural and built environments.Fully updated thr...

- Updated framework for health promotion practice including distinction between comprehensive and selective primary health care approaches, and the addition of the health promotion practice cycle - Introduction to the values and principles of critical health promotion and their application within a comprehensive primary health care context - Increased focus on indigenous perspectives, with current Australian and New Zealand examples - Quizzes to check understanding of the content of each c...

Does this sound familiar to you?** I often need to stop to rest my back.** I can't do things I used to be because of my back.** I have to cancel fun plans because I'm in pain.** My pain prevents me from living my best life. It is interfering with the things I love and the activities I used to take for granted. It wears me out.If you think any of these things, this book is for you. Your life has been changed by back pain. We u...