B.E.S.T. provides easy-to-understand guidance in four critical areas as human beings: Breathing, Eating, Sleeping, and Thinking. The synergy of following these four pillars of health guarantees significantly improved quality of life. This B.E.S.T. system of health practices incorporates practical tools and inspiration to guide the reader into a more fulfilling, vital, and meaningful life. This is a holistic approach that addresses our physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Freddy is like no other fork! He can walk, run, jump, see, think and imagine. Freddy dreams about the day he can have his very own. playmate and become a part of the family he lives with. Come along with Freddy on his fun- filled adventure!

Patrick is a peanut from the Planet of Gooberville, where he lives happily with his family! Until one night a storm jolts the planet! Patrick was then awakened when his room begins to shake tremendously and cracks the floor. He tried to hold on, but Patrick's home began to tilt and he fell through a hole in his bedroom floor. Patrick became unconscious as he plummeted through space down to an unfamiliar place known as Planet Earth, in a peanut factory. Here the unfamiliarity Patricks exper...

Every parent has faced that moment when their child gets frustrated and blurts out, D*@n it!, or some other unacceptable obscenity, and you know that you have no one to blame but yourself. No matter how hard we try to set a good example for our children, life happensor should I say S@%* happens. There are hundreds of children's books that teach good manners, and the like, but surprisingly, I was unable to find one children's book that dealt with the issue of cursing. At least, not any that...

Do you ever feel like a broken record, constantly reminding your kids to use their manners? Day after day, longing for the time when your children do as instructed without bribes, guilt or other forms of coercion? However, it takes only one time for your child to open a door for someone, give an unprompted thank-you, or place a napkin on their lap for you to beam with pride! Well, I found the reminding totally exhausting and frustrating, until I discovered a fun way to include my children ...

Over the last decade there has been a series of Government policy initiatives in respect of children’s services and social work education in England, many of which aim to de-regulate or privatise aspects of these services. Critically considering the impact of the MacAlister Review, this book explores the past, present and future of children’s services in the UK from a range of perspectives – lived, professional and academic.This accessible guide provides a timely and incisive overv...

Eric loves nothing more than the escape of being on stage in his persona of Miss Sassy Frass, but events from five years ago won't let him enjoy the present. After losing the limelight he's come to rely on, this bratty drag queen struggles to find another way to forget his pain.Matt didn't expect his fiancee to up and desert him when he left Boston to help his mother through her chemotherapy treatments. Nor did he expect to lose all of his friends as a result of the breakup. Reconn...

Baby otters are playful and adorable creatures—from their first steps outside of the cozy den their mother prepared for them to their first paddles in the icy water. Veteran science book author Ginjer L. Clarke highlights plenty of facts about baby otters, including how they learn to swim, what they eat, and where they live.

When baby meerkats are born, they are only the size of an adult hand. But even though they are small, they quickly take on big responsibilities within the complex meerkat community. From keeping a lookout for predators and prey, to foraging for food, these baby meerkats spend a lot of time fighting to be in charge!

Law and ethics are two vital aspects of social work – all social workers need to practise according to the law and their codes of ethics and conduct. However, the relationship between the law and social work values and ethics is not without its tensions and this book takes a problem-based approach to explore the dilemmas and challenges that can arise.The first part of the book sets out frameworks for thinking about the law and ethics, and how they relate to social work. It also int...

Drawing on lessons from the recent history of social work to identify how and why it has lost its privilege and influence, this book challenges social work students to understand why social work has failed to maintain its position as a driver of social reform. Bamford looks forward to a new model of practice that places a commitment to put social justice back at the heart of professional practice.The book contributes to the topical debates about social work education and the identi...

With the rapid change experienced by the Early Years Workforce over recent times, this book considers what constitutes professionalization in the sector, and what this means in practice. Bringing a critical perspective to the developing knowledge and understanding of early years practitioners at various stages of their professional development, it draws attention to key themes and issues.Chapters are written by leading authorities, and provide case studies, question and discussion ...