Carol Smith's writing often draws from her deep immersion in the book trade, where she dedicated herself to discovering and nurturing new literary talent. This background provides a unique lens through which she explores the creative process and the intricate relationships within the literary world. Her work is characterized by a keen understanding of storytelling and a dedication to bringing compelling narratives to life. Readers will find her prose engaging and insightful, offering a glimpse into the heart of the writing profession.
The delightful interactions between children and their pet cats take center stage, showcasing twenty-five vibrant illustrations of playful antics. This charming book captures the whimsical ways in which cats assist their young companions in various fun activities, promising laughter for both children and adults. Ideal for nurturing a love of reading among five to eight-year-olds, it serves as a perfect choice for engaging storytime sessions.
The narrative centers on Val, a young boy coping with his father's absence, who forms a profound friendship with a giant Sitka spruce tree named Spruce. Their bond endures until Spruce's death, blending reality with the enchanting world of Wonder Woods. Here, Val faces a near-fatal rafting incident and receives guidance from Big Chief Yellow Bird, an angelic figure. The story explores themes of adventure, grief, and heroism, while hints of Val's father's return weave through the tale, providing a poignant backdrop to Val's journey of growth and resilience.
This anthology features 14 true ghostly experiences, showcasing a range of supernatural encounters. Readers will delve into chilling tales of malevolent spirits, heartwarming connections with lost loved ones, and eerie occurrences in haunted locations. Each story offers a unique glimpse into the paranormal, from moving objects to past-life experiences, ensuring a captivating read for enthusiasts of ghost stories and the unexplained.
This book tackles some of the challenges that face a child aged 4-11 in the modern world. A team of clinical psychologists guide you through exactly what to do, from figuring out the roots of the problem, to making and reviewing a manageable plan of action.
First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
This volume presents a collection of multi-sensory games and activities that will jumpstart children's use of effective talk in the classroom. The book offers practical and engaging ideas ranging from brief games to extended lesson suggestions.
This highly practical book enables teachers to organise, stimulate and support group discussion that will help students to relate to the characters and develop their own ideas about the language and meaning. Drawing on four of the most commonly taught Shakespeare plays at Key Stages 3 and 4, the book provides a broad range of exciting, tried and tested resources taking the reader through key parts of the text along with suggestions for further activities involving writing, drama and electronic media.
The electro-homoeopathic mode of treatment founded by Count, Caesar, Mattei in the year 1865 is based on the principle that vitiated conditions of blood and lymph are the first generating cause of abnormal changes and their morbid effects which gives rise to disease and that complex conditions of the human body can be cured only by complex mixtures of the active principles of various plants. The organon to the new world of electro-homoeopathy introduces the very basic concepts behind its evolution along with life histories of noted electro-homoeopaths, comparison of electro-homoeopathic and homoeopathy modes of treatment, aims and objectives, advantages, underlying laws and principles, essay on Matteis remedies with their administration and effects and antidotes. The book redefines the modern concept of health and disease, the duties of the physician, and the correct approach to case taking along with a concluding chapter on classification of diseases.
Alone on Dartmoor without a car, Erin O'Leary has gone to ground, hiding from Russian assassins. Her new neighbours are a disparate bunch - each has a secret they want to hide. And when the killing starts, each has a motive.
