This book is intended for a young person or young adult who needs some encouragement to find their way in life, especially after this pandemic. The receiver of this book might lack self-belief, but all they need is a nudge to guide them to think more positively about themselves. 'Search for the Pearl Inside Yourself'- is a motivational little book with quotations, ideas and thought-provoking mind tasks to help them to let go of those things which are holding them back, to find a more fulfilling direction and to discover the pearl inside themselves.

Diana walks along the Fife Coastal Path from North Queensferry, beneath the famous Forth Rail Bridge to St Andrews. While on her way she treads in the footprints of a multitude of pilgrims and famous people through the ages, but she also follows in the steps of ordinary folks of Fife. She 'meets' some fascinating characters - from St Margaret in Dunfermline to the real Robinson Crusoe, Alexander Selkirk in Lower Largo. Diana's heart is captured by the beautiful surroundings along these coastal paths. As she pauses to have a 'wee blether' with those she 'meets, ' she learns a new way of looking at her world, finding 'way markers' for the next stage in her life. The further Diana travels, the more she becomes absorbed in the history of Fife, and her affinity for the area grows. As you read on, you may find yourself 'walking beside Diana.' Her experiences might help you with some of the challenges you face in your own life, or they may inspire you to visit the region of Fife and have adventures of your own. Some would call this an allegory, but it is certainly a memoir with elements of fantasy. Diana leaves the reader to judge which is which. Part 1: From Redundancy to Rejuvenation - Serendipity! Diana's husband's work is temporarily relocated to Fife. Diana follows when she is made redundant from a life time of teaching. During these early days they walk along the coast, while Diana reflects on the past and possible futures. Part 2: Letting Go and Moving on. In order to live her new life to the full, Diana needs to let go of some of her old life. This does not mean forgetting family and friends in Bedfordshire, but finding new and deeper relationships with them, even at a distance. As she and her husband throw themselves into community life in Fife, deep down Diana is still searching for her true purpose, and with the encouragement of new and old friends alike, and the old monks at the newly built St Andrew's Cathedral, she ...

It is 2019 when cows milk themselves and computers are the farmer's friend, or at least they should be. Joanna Thomas, a less than conventional farmer's wife is accused of murdering her husband, but with no motive or murder weapon uncovered, the likelihood of a speedy conviction is diminishing, much to the dismay of the, soon to retire, Inspector Norton. His officers try to placate him whilst uncovering a series of most strange coincidences, all compelling them towards an unsolved murder back in 1919. From no obvious suspects they now have several seemingly unlikely candidates, none with totally believable alibis. While puzzling over the complexity of this strange case DS Tony Brown and DC Cathy Peterson take a trip to Jersey, but losing their lead they return just as the case turns decidedly sinister. Could an unsolved murder in Haynes, Bedfordshire back in 1919 really have a bearing on this case? Living in the heart of Bedfordshire, UK, Diana Jackson is fortunate to be able to take a break from teaching English and business studies to write full time. She has published two novels in The Riduna Series, historical fiction set in the Victorian era through to the early 20th century. She was originally moved to write 'Riduna' by her love of the island of Alderney and its fascinating history and then she developed an unusual interest in the history of early flying boats when working on her second novel 'Ancasta Guide me Swiftly Home'. Whilst researching for the third in her series, to take us to the 1930's, Diana has worked on several very different projects. Her most recent novel, venturing into the genre of crime, is 'Murder, Now and Then, ' which was inspired by an unsolved murder back in 1919 in the heart of Mid Bedfordshire. This murder mystery weaves the intriguing events of 1919 with a murder set in 2019. Murder revisited Diana has also compiled a delightful memoir of a 103 year old character called Norman Campbell. His chosen title, 'The Life and Demise of Norman Campbell' is available on Amazon too. Diana Jackson has two blogs, www.dianamj.wordpress.com, where you can read about the background to Diana's writing and from May 2014 you can also follow her personal adventures, a year of discovery and other true stories, on www.selectionsofreflections.wordpress.com/ She is @Riduna on Twitter and would love to hear from you

This is a comprehensive student revision guide for those taking the GCSE OCR Psychology exam. It summarises the specification material clearly and attractively, enabling students to easily digest and retain the information. Packed full of revision tips and techniques, the book includes a number of unique and helpful features: Overviews of the OCR specification content Summaries of the major research studies Practical and innovative suggestions for revision techniques at the end of each chapter Example exam questions and model answers A separate chapter dedicated to preparing for the exam, giving practical advice on getting organised, techniques for maximising revision time, and advice on structuring exam time appropriately for optimum performance A comprehensive glossary of important terms and their definitions, to aid understanding of the material. Revise Psychology for GCSE Level gives excellent guidance, not only on how to pass the exam, but also on how to avoid the panic and pitfalls that so many students face at exam time. Although a companion to the bestselling Psychology for GCSE Level, 2nd edition by Dwyer and Roberts, this revision guide can be used alongside any GCSE psychology textbook.

This is a comprehensive student revision guide for those taking the GCSE AQA Psychology exam. It summarises the specification material clearly and attractively, enabling students to easily digest and retain the information. Packed full of revision tips and techniques, the book includes a number of unique and helpful features: Overviews of the AQA specification content Summaries of the major research studies Practical and innovative suggestions for revision techniques at the end of each chapter Example exam questions and model answers A separate chapter dedicated to preparing for the exam, giving practical advice on getting organised, techniques for maximising revision time, and advice on structuring exam time appropriately for optimum performance A comprehensive glossary of important terms and their definitions, to aid understanding of the material. Revise Psychology for GCSE Level gives excellent guidance, not only on how to pass the exam, but also on how to avoid the panic and pitfalls that so many students face at exam time. Although a companion to the bestselling Psychology for GCSE Level, 2nd edition by Dwyer and Roberts, this revision guide can be used alongside any GCSE psychology textbook.

With a more specific focus than the all-encompassing textbook, each title in the "Foundations of Psychology" series enables students who are new to psychology to get to grips with a key area of psychological research, while also developing an understanding of basic concepts, debates, and research methodologies. In this book Diana Jackson-Dwyer presents an introductory survey of classic and recent research on relationships and the theories that underpin them.

The book starts with a brief overview of the place of relationships within the history of psychology and of their evolutionary roots: our need to belong, to attach and to affiliate. After a look at methodology, it considers different types of relationships: kinship, friendship, loving and mating. Theories are advanced to explain the formation, maintenance and breakdown of relationships. The book draws on a wide array of contemporary research, and covers issues ranging from rising divorce rates to cultural variations in mating patterns, the issue of gay marriage, and the effect of the internet on relationships.

Each chapter contains numerous pedagogical features which will help students to engage with the material:

• Chapter-specific learning objectives and summaries of key points
• Study boxes presenting reflective exercises, research questions, and issues for discussion
• Glossaries and suggestions for further reading

Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, "Interpersonal Relationships "provides" "an accessible" "and up-to-date overview of this vibrant area of psychology. The book will be ideal reading for students who are new to higher-level study - whether at school, college or university, and will also be useful for first-year undergraduate students taking introductory courses in psychology.

With a more specific focus than the all-encompassing textbook, each title in the "Foundations of Psychology" series enables students who are new to psychology to get to grips with a key area of psychological research, while also developing an understanding of basic concepts, debates, and research methodologies. In this book Diana Jackson-Dwyer presents an introductory survey of classic and recent research on relationships and the theories that underpin them.

The book starts with a brief overview of the place of relationships within the history of psychology and of their evolutionary roots: our need to belong, to attach and to affiliate. After a look at methodology, it considers different types of relationships: kinship, friendship, loving and mating. Theories are advanced to explain the formation, maintenance and breakdown of relationships. The book draws on a wide array of contemporary research, and covers issues ranging from rising divorce rates to cultural variations in mating patterns, the issue of gay marriage, and the effect of the internet on relationships.

Each chapter contains numerous pedagogical features which will help students to engage with the material:

• Chapter-specific learning objectives and summaries of key points
• Study boxes presenting reflective exercises, research questions, and issues for discussion
• Glossaries and suggestions for further reading

Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, "Interpersonal Relationships "provides" "an accessible" "and up-to-date overview of this vibrant area of psychology. The book will be ideal reading for students who are new to higher-level study - whether at school, college or university, and will also be useful for first-year undergraduate students taking introductory courses in psychology.