Rachel Holmes is a celebrated author whose work delves into the lives and minds of influential women and social movements. With remarkable insight, she uncovers the complexities of their personal journeys, grounding them within broader historical and cultural contexts. Her writing, both incisive and engaging, explores the intersection of the personal and the political, offering readers a profound look into the lives that have shaped our understanding of the world.
115 Captivating Stories To Get Your Children Speaking Italian Effortlessly Implementing Vocabulary, and Perfecting Your Pronunciation - Age 4-10
204 pages
8 hours of reading
Designed to engage young learners, this book introduces basic Italian vocabulary in a fun and appealing format that feels more like play than study. With vibrant illustrations and interactive elements, it encourages children to explore the language naturally, fostering a love for learning without the pressure of traditional education methods. Perfect for parents seeking to introduce their kids to Italian in an enjoyable way.
This choose your own adventure story is a unique, illustrated resource and a compelling mystery, focused on developing the social skills of children on the autistic spectrum. Trapped in Tudor England in 1535, in a world very different from their own, the reader must take on the role of the main character and work out why horses are mysteriously dying. Confronted by challenging social situations and decisions that will either help or hinder the narrative, they need to solve the mystery in order to get home. The story provides a springboard for children to test out different actions and to experience a range of possible consequences and pathways. Decisions the reader must make tackle challenges such as working together and overcoming conflict, processing information and managing emotions and anxiety. This book: ● is an engaging interactive story to enable discussion and create moments for deeper thinking and self-reflection; ● can be used either in small groups or 1:1 intervention; ● links directly to worksheets from the accompanying teacher resource, providing a personalised development tool that can be flexible according to the child's needs. Although created with girls in mind, positioning the reader as the main character allows all children to become fully immersed in the narrative. This is an invaluable resource to develop social skills and build confi dence among children aged 8-12.
This teacher resource is filled with worksheets, tasks and activities focused on developing the social skills of children on the autistic spectrum aged 8–12. It has been created to be used alongside the story Finding A Social Skills Adventure Story , although activities can stand alone as a programme of intervention. Each task encourages young people to think about their own experiences, challenges and goals, building self-esteem and confidence along the way. Suitable for use in small groupsor 1:1, the worksheets are flexible in design, allowing the facilitator to respond to the needs of each child. Key features of this resource • engaging activities divided into sections focused on ‘making sense of my world’ and ‘connecting with others’; • photocopiable and downloadable worksheets, filled with opportunities for reflection and discussion; • the option to use it alongside the engaging, choose your own adventure story, Finding Kite , which immerses the reader in a sensory adventure. Designed for students aged 8–12, this resource provides an invaluable opportunity to build an understanding of the complexities of social dynamics. Although created with girls on the autistic spectrum in mind, it can be used with students of different genders and adapted for their needs.
The acclaimed biography of Sarah Baartman, once a slave and later a showgirl 'A significant and timely book ... Holmes has produced a laceratingly powerful story' Frances Wilson, Literary Review 'Impeccable ... In telling her extraordinary story, Holmes's fascinating book illuminates the forces which dominated her age, and resound in our own' Sunday Telegraph In 1810 the slave turned showgirl Sarah Baartman, London's most famous curiosity, became its legal cause célèbre. Famed for her exquisite physique - in particular her shapely bottom - she was stared at, stripped, pinched, painted, worshipped and ridiculed. This talented, tragic young South African woman became a symbol of exploitation, colonialism - and defiance. In this scintillating and vividly written book Rachel Holmes traces the full arc of Baartman's extraordinary life for the first time.
On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the definitive biography of
suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst--political rebel, human rights champion, and
radical feminist ahead of her time.
A reissue of Rachel Holmes's landmark biography of Dr James Barry, one of the most enigmatic figures of the Victorian age. James Barry was one of the nineteenth century's most exceptional doctors, and one of its great unsung heroes. Famed for his brilliant innovations, Dr Barry influenced the birth of modern medical practice in places as far apart as South Africa, Jamaica and Canada. Barry's skills attracted admirers across the globe, but there were also many detractors of the ostentatious dandy, who caused controversy everywhere he went. Yet unbeknownst to all, the military surgeon concealed a lifelong secret at the heart of his identity: on his death Barry was claimed to be anatomically female and in fact a cross-dresser. Vividly drawn and meticulously researched, The Secret Life of Dr James Barry brings to life one of the most enigmatic figures of the Victorian age, elevating its subject to a latter-day transgender icon - and is a landmark in the art of biography.
