Books

This is how the witness ends: touch, withdraw; touch again. 'American Goshawk', the opening poem in this collection, concludes with these words. The word 'witness' comes with a wealth of meanings. The poems are, at one level, acute observations of the...

John Anthony Burgess Wilson (1917-93) was an industrious writer. He published over fifty books, thousands of essays and numerous drafts and fragments survive. He predicted many of the struggles and challenges of his own and the following century. His...

Ian Pople is a man of the world. He has travelled and taught in the UK, Greece, Sudan and Saudi Arabia. His poems explore England, the larger world, and how changing perspectives readjust the sense of England and home. They deal with borders, crossings,...

In Collected Poems one of Ireland's best-loved contemporary poets brings together poems from her six principal collections, Oar (1990), The Parchment Boat (1997), Carrying the Songs (1907), Hands (2011), Keats Lives (2015) and Donegal Tarantella (2019) -...

The Poetry Book Society Winter 2020 Choice. The fourth Carcanet collection from Guyanese-British poet Fred DAguiar. Winner of The Poetry Book Society Winter Choice 2020.

A Poetry Book Society Winter 2020 Recommendation. Bill Manhire's Wow opens with the voice of an extinct bird, a song from anciency, and takes us forward into the present and the darkening future of other extinctions. For Manhire, the reach of the lyric...

Origin Stories from the Movements to End Domestic Violence is a two-volume series highlighting the unique narratives and pioneering work of multiple movements addressing domestic violence in the United States. Volume 1: Individual Stories, showcases the...

Featuring a uniquely philosophical approach, Ethics of Care and Wellness: An Inquiry for Professionals, Caregivers, and Patients places medical professionals' obligations and practices, as well as patients' expectations, within the context of an ethos...

Helping Skills: Basic Techniques for the Active and Engaged Helper provides readers with an introduction to essential counseling techniques, including active listening, paraphrasing, questioning, and managing complex interactions. Through theory,...

Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of group counseling with emphasis on critical techniques for effective group leadership. The text is known for being hands-on and reader friendly. It successfully...

Fundamentals of Commercial Banking: An Applied Approach equips students with the practical knowledge and skillsets they need to succeed within the field of modern banking. Opening chapters provide students with an overview of the origins of banking in...

Featuring contributed chapters from experts within the discipline, Fundamentals of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling provides readers with a vast range of knowledge and skills to help them work effectively with individuals with disabilities. The text...

GO Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition is updated to cover the latest version of golang, and first illustrates the golang programming basics with variables, operators, flow control, and functions, before moving on to demonstrate Object-Oriented...

Perl Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition illustrates the programming basics with variables, operators and functions before moving on to demonstrate the creation of reusable Perl modules. It then shows the reader how Perl can read and write files on...

Whether you are upgrading to Microsoft 365 from a previous version or using it for the very first time, Microsoft 365 in easy steps, 2nd edition will take you through the key features so you can be productive straight away Packed with handy tips and...

When you see a problem go unsolved do you feel compelled to act? Does seeing an injustice light a fire within your soul? Do you have a burning passion to take action, or to witness change within your own life, your community, or the world? If so, you may...

Exploring one of the most prevalent yet contentious subjects in contemporary maternity care, Denise Tiran's new book on postdates pregnancy balances discussion of midwifery care and the obstetric management of women who are overdue. The book gives...

Exploring the benefits of yoga on social prescription, this book details the 10-week Yoga4Health social prescribing programme developed by the Yoga In Healthcare Alliance. This evidence-based prevention programme targets NHS patients at risk of becoming...

This carefully written and illustrated book provides an explanation of sex for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). It helps readers to understand the physical processes as well as important issues such as consent and...

This carefully written and illustrated book provides an explanation of pregnancy for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). It helps readers to understand the physical process as well as important practical information...

Written by an experienced relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) trainer, this comprehensive guide to RSHE covers all you need to know to teach pupils aged 11+. Covering peer pressure, effective communication, self-esteem, confidence building,...

A visionary, moving and one-of-a-kind anthology of writing on what it means to be trans today and every day. From the daily bite of anxiety as you go to leave the house, to the freedom found swimming in the wild, through to moments of queer rage and joy...

Speech and language impairment can have a huge impact on cognitive development, yet identifying what is going wrong, and what effective intervention looks like, can be daunting. This thorough guide will give you everything you need to change that, short...

In an increasingly urbanised world, the need to reconnect with nature is more important than ever. Originating from Japan, Shinrin-Yoku (translated to 'Forest Bathing') is a therapeutic invitation to immerse oneself in the embrace of the woods and wild...

Young people develop their value systems during their school years, offering the perfect window of opportunity for educators to challenge prejudice and promote race equality during these formative years. Yet, as teacher training is increasingly...

This one stop resource highlights evidence-informed practice and serves as an accessible and invaluable resource for all working with individuals experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness and adult safeguarding. This book brings together the best...

Can you spot Dinaroo and her friends and see what they have found in the dump? Can they recycle it? Or make something new? Written by two leading psychologists, the engaging, colourful, fully illustrated alphabet story in the first part of this book is...

Cyril Squirrel asks lots of questions, but theres one thing that really puzzles Cyril... "What is love? Can I find it? Keep it? Do I need it?" With a notebook and a map, Cyril embarks on a quest to find out about love. "Gone away to find out what love...

From Anna Ashby, one of the first yoga teachers in the UK to offer this style, comes a complete overview of restorative yoga for teachers, trainees and experienced students. Arranged into three sections, the book is designed to help readers understand...

Case studies and perspectives from around the globe illustrate examples of effective collaborations between clinical creative arts therapists and arts in health practitioners. Reaching beyond silos, these professionals can collaborate to deliver...

In this updated edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a theoretical foundation for understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism. She explores the effects of different perceptual and cognitive styles on the communication and...

Mind Mechanics is a comprehensive resource to support schools in teaching pupils about mental health. Drawing on a wide range of therapeutic interventions, including CBT, Behavioural Activation and Compassion-Focussed Therapy, it provides activities and...

You: "How was your day?" Your child: "Fine." As a parent, you want to know what is going on in your childs life, how school and friendships are going, if theyre feeling okay. As a kid you want to tell your parent whats going on, but it can be hard to...

My name is Rhyannon, and I'm an addict. In 2012, Rhyannon Styles began her gender transition, and attended her first 12-Step meeting - beginning two journeys which changed the course of her life. Using her personal narrative as a springboard for...

Gold medal winner in the 'Independent Spirit' category of the Independent Publishers Outstanding Book of the Year Awards 2016"I was fifteen.'' "I never saw him again.'' "They chanted after me, 'Oscar the Grouch, Oscar the Grouch...

Enabling yoga teachers to use and integrate Ayurveda principles and practices in their teaching, Tarik Dervish offers practitioners the skills needed to adapt their classes, and deliver workshops and courses that will meet the needs of students...

"Someday girls like us will be able to wear whatever we want. People will call us by the names we choose. They'll respect that we are women. The cops will leave us alone and no one will go hungry." Sylvia and Marsha are closer than sisters. They are kind...

Drawing on extensive professional and personal experience, this book offers guidance and advice on how to better communicate with 12-18-year olds about relationships and sexuality. An invaluable resource for teachers and parents, it provides you with the...

In the early hours of 28th July 2016, Colette McCulloch was hit by a lorry and killed on the A1. Eighteen hours earlier she had walked out of the specialist care facility for autistic adults where she was being treated. Here, Andy and Amanda McCulloch...

Drawing on extensive professional and personal experience, this book offers guidance and advice on how to better communicate with children about relationships and sexuality using everyday situations. An invaluable resource for teachers and parents, it...

A comprehensive, accessible guide to Brief Behavioural Activation, a structured intervention for treating adolescents with depression. It provides guidance on every stage of delivering the process in practice, with photocopiable worksheets, and a section...

Consisting of curated interviews with yoga pioneers including Gail Parker, Heather Mason and Neil Pearson, this book shows the transformational benefits of personal yoga practice and uncovers a collective deepening, resulting from accumulated practice...

This handbook guides yoga teachers and trainees in how to approach teaching students with common injuries and health conditions safely, confidently, and in a manner that empowers students. Dr Andrew McGonigle combines his medical background with...

A practical resource to help young people cope with symptoms surrounding perfectionism, which can have a huge impact on education and development. Using CBT, ACT and DBT strategies, it provides everyday strategies to implement straight away and includes...

"And at that exact moment, the earth tipped, and we all slid into a parallel universe..." On Christmas Day 2016, the Jessops were just an ordinary family, but on Boxing Day, one near-death experience swept them all into the bewildering world of hospitals...

Focusing on young people and adolescence, this book explores the complexity of contemporary adolescent safeguarding. It highlights evidence-informed practice and innovation in this area at the work, serving as an accessible and invaluable resource for...

This book addresses the concerns parents of autistic teenagers may have as their child transitions to adult life. It explores specific aspects of adult life such as independence, employment and social life, and offers practical solutions for common...