Marilyn Taylor crafts compelling narratives that explore the complexities of adolescence and significant historical periods. Her writing is both accessible and engaging, drawing readers into richly researched settings, particularly during wartime. Taylor is known for her ability to connect with young adult readers, illuminating universal themes of friendship, love, and identity against vivid historical backdrops. Her stories offer a unique blend of historical insight and emotional depth.
BEING ME Award winning illustrator, Grisel Miranda bring us a super fun, silly story about a bored little monkey who is having a identity crisis. Her ever-patient mother listens to her fantasies but, in the end, makes her see who she really is. Award-winning artist, Grisel Miranda, has illustrated the book in beautiful vivd colours to attract the pre or early reader. A must for parents wanting to bolster a child's selfesteem.
There is a growing recognition of the importance of networking for the vitality and cohesion of community life. Now in its third edition, and substantially updated, this textbook combines practical experience and theory for people working with and for communities.
Part cookbook and part storybook of a family's life in France, The Cook's Atelier combines classic French recipes, step-by-step instructions on technique, and narratives of living in French wine country from mother-and- daughter duo Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini
Scotland's Nature and Wildlife [Hardcover] Taylor, Kenny
Written by experts this important book explores the vital relationships between active citizenship, civil society and the third sector in different socio-political contexts. Drawing on a range of theory and empirical studies the book will be a useful resource for researchers and practitioners.
The third edition of this long-established guide offers an invaluable, authoritative and concise introduction to community development. Fully updated to reflect changes in policy, practice, economics and culture it will equip readers with an understanding of the history and theory of community development, as well as practical guidance.
When Hetty's family move to Martin Street near Portobello bridge in Dublin, they're not sure of their welcome. And next door, Ben's family are not sure about their new Jewish neighbours: it's The Emergency and they are suspicious of strangers.
""Community" continues to attract the attention of policy makers and scholars. Taking account of changes since the publication of the first edition, this new edition explores the challenges of empowering communities and assesses the lessons for policy and practice of community-based approaches to social disadvantage and exclusion"--
Famous for its hardy nature and shaggy good looks, the Highland Cow has played an important role in Scottish rural life for many centuries. This is an illustrated celebration of the ever-popular Highlanders, who have today become iconic figures in the landscape of Scotland.