Emilio's Very Bright IDEA is a children's book designed to address the cause of childhood hunger. Emilio is troubled when he sees a hungry child in a class presentation by Mr. Dixon on food scarcity at school and the question is posed, What Can We Do?
The book explores the theoretical framing of "nature" in South Africa and its global implications, delving into the myths and fantasies that have contributed to the current climate crisis. It critically examines how these narratives have shaped public understanding and responses to environmental challenges, offering insights into the cultural and ideological factors at play in the ongoing climate catastrophe.
Heads Up is a practical student-based speaking course, devised to meet the overriding need in-work students have to become operational in spoken English as quickly and efficiently as possible. Heads Up addresses the lack of time these learners often have and the need for streamlined materials targeting their needs. The materials in Heads Up help students to successfully achieve speaking skills development by providing careful preparation, personalized tasks, consistent pronunciation practice and teacher feedback. The 40 units per level of Heads Up get right to the heart of the students' needs and wishes, and are divided into three sections: 'My Job', 'My Business' and 'The Bigger Picture' with an expanding ripple effect starting from the student. The topics are a springboard to the students speaking about their own work contexts with the activities naturally stimulating and motivating learners by providing them with personalized tasks. Key features: offers extensive listening and speaking practice with personalized tasks; provides regular pronunciation work, with attention to elision, stress and intonation; suitable for normal class use and some guided self-study; and, Student's Book is accompanied by an audio CD.
In Big Fit Girl, Louise Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete--as well as showcasing similar stories from other women--Green inspires other plus-size women to do the same. Green also provides concrete advice, based on the latest research, about how to get started, how to establish a support team, how to choose an activity, what kind of clothing and gear work best for the plus-size athlete, how to set goals, and how to improve one's relationship with food. And she stresses the importance of paying it forward--for it is only by seeing plus-size women in leadership roles that other plus-size women will be motivated to stop trying to lose weight and get fit instead.