Drawing from over thirty years of experience working with impoverished children globally, James A. Levine is a professor of medicine whose writing delves into the profound challenges of social injustice and the resilience of the human spirit. His literary endeavors illuminate the lives of the often overlooked, prompting readers towards empathy and deeper understanding. Levine's work is characterized by a compassionate yet unflinching examination of humanity's struggles and triumphs.
Understanding children's problem behaviours in school - seeing beyond the surface actions to reveal and name the root needs fuelling those actions - is vital to help the child. This book shows us how to observe, question and think about problem behaviours so we can understand what is motivating the children to act as they do.
From the director of the Mayo Clinic and inventor of the treadmill desk, a fascinating wake-up call about our sedentary lifestyle
A compelling debut about Batuk, a 15-year-old child prostitute in Mumbai's red-light district, showcasing a new and exciting talent.
The Basic Pyramid System for Counselors, Teachers, and Caregivers to Support Healing
Focusing on practical strategies, this guide equips school staff and caregivers with tools to support children affected by trauma, even without extensive training. It emphasizes understanding trauma's manifestations and provides actionable insights to foster healing and resilience in young individuals.
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Otec se neštítil prodat devítiletou Batuk do sexuálního otroctví. Svůj život dětské prostitutky z vykřičené bombajské ulice si dívenka zaznamenává do deníku. Zážitky viděné žasnoucíma dětskýma očima se prolínají se smyšlenými příběhy, jež Batuk umožňují vzdálit se od reality a zvládat hrůzy bezútěšné existence. Slova, která jí pomáhají, se však mohou změnit v její zhoubu.