This book provides an overview of the research related to psychological assessment across South Africa. The thirty-six chapters provide a combination of psychometric theory and practical assessment applications in order to combine the currently disparate research that has been conducted locally in this field. Existing South African texts on psychological assessment are predominantly academic textbooks that explain psychometric theory and provide brief descriptions of a few testing instruments. Psychological Assessment in South Africa provides in-depth coverage of a range of areas within the broad field of psychological assessment, including research conducted with various psychological instruments. The chapters critically interrogate the current Eurocentric and Western cultural hegemonic practices that dominate the field of psychological assessment. The book therefore has the potential to function both as an academic text for graduate students, as well as a specialist resource for professionals, including psychologists, psychometrists, remedial teachers and human resource practitioners.

Learn how to cultivate student voices and facilitate equitable participation so that young people are prepared to speak up and lead when the moment calls for it. In a world where public speaking often determines whose needs are addressed and whose values prevail, how can we create brave classroom spaces where young people can effectively express their thoughts and advocate for themselves and others? In Amplify Student Voices, AnnMarie Baines, Diana Medina, and Caitlin Healy introduce Expression-Driven Teaching to show how centering youth voices and expression in the classroom meets both academic and social and emotional learning goals. The authors promote instruction in various forms of public speaking-storytelling, debate, poetry, presentation, and self-advocacy-as a way to pursue equity in education and counter the oppression that has long silenced the voices of marginalized groups. This engaging book features extensive first-person accounts from young people who describe their journey toward effective public speaking and how it has helped them affirm their identity, confront life's many challenges, and pursue opportunities with increased confidence. Their insights also inform and supplement the authors' practical recommendations and how-tos for incorporating the various public speaking formats into everyday instruction at all grade levels and across subject areas. Both informative and inspiring, Amplify Student Voices challenges traditional notions of "good" public speaking, broadens its definition, and demonstrates how to engage learners to create a world that is more inclusive and just.

Lately Lily's grandad has been forgetting things you couldn't imagine forgetting like what you had for breakfast or how to get dressed. Mum wants to move Grandad to a care home, but Lily just knows that if she can help Grandad find his memory then he'll be back to normal. When Grandad's toy train comes to life, Lily and Grandad jump on board and revisit his childhood in Hungary. Then they come to a tunnel that Grandad is scared of and Lily knows going through it is the key to making him better. But not all memories are good and danger lurks in the dark... As Grandad's memories scatter in the wind, can they capture them all before they fly away? This is an action-packed graphic novel, filled with humour and emotion, about remembering who you are and the bonds that make us.

A hilarious and heartfelt debut from multi-award winning, hearing aid wearing, comedian, actor and author Samantha Baines. The intergalactic adventure starts at home with Harriet, who discovers that her hearing-aid can do more than she ever bargained for when she finds an alien in her room. Discovering that her family secretly work for an intergalactic agency, Harriet becomes the Earth's first line of defence as the only one who can understand the invaders. Sure, her hearing aid helps her understand aliens from across the universe, if only she could understand her own feelings.

Engaged…just for the cameras! In this Royal Docs story, Prince Raed Ayad finds himself uncharacteristically begging brilliant rival cardiac surgeon Soraya for two favours. First, save his father the King’s life. Second, keep the hungry press at bay by pretending to be his fiancée! Soraya agrees…after all she’s been through she doesn’t want a real relationship anyway. But more dangerous than being caught in their lie is starting to believe it themselves… A fresh start for the Prince’s family? In this Royal Docs story, before the accident that killed his wife and injured his daughter, duty-bound surgeon Prince Amir Ayad was set to take the throne. Now Amir isn’t sure about anything—except his powerful connection to fiercely independent physiotherapist Isolde. Seeing her bond with his little princess begins to unlock Amir’s barricaded heart… But he's lost so much already. Pursuing the woman he should resist would be utterly foolish…right?

Nurse's Risk with the Rebel Sparks fly with the rebel doc! Outback nurse Meadow has shaped her safe, predictable life just the way she wants it since a childhood full of upheaval and neglect. So finding common ground with flying doctor Jay isn’t easy. He’s nomadic and reckless…and Meadow can’t understand why her pulse races whenever she’s with him! The grief that drives Jay’s thrill-seeking means any relationship with him is risky—and temporary. Does Meadow dare to allow herself the adventure of a lifetime…by giving in to his magnetism? Resisting the Brooding Heart Surgeon He’ll carve a place…in her heart! Nurse Shanna loves Halloween—so she’s determined to get brooding cardiothoracic surgeon Zeke involved in her charity pumpkin contest whether he likes it or not! As she gets to know the closed-off doctor she’s powerless to resist their attraction… But learning that Zeke’s a military reservist reawakens her fear of losing someone again. Is she prepared to walk away from the first person to make her feel truly whole?