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This little girl sometimes finds it very hard to say hello. She
struggles going into groups or parties and is very scared of
starting a new school. However, when she shares her feelings, she
learns that everyone feels shy sometimes - even her exuberant big
brother! Shyness is just a feeling that will pass. This realization
enables her to begin to find her own way to deal with new
situations. She can just watch and listen until she is ready to
join in. And nervous butterflies she feels on her first day? They
help her pay attention - and notice children who might become
wonderful new friends! The believable characters, busy scenes and
ingenious holes in the pages make this a helpful, heartwarming
story that young children can relate to. It's a perfect book to
help children cope with feeling shy.
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Everything Changes
Clare Helen Welsh; Illustrated by Ã…sa Gilland
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A sensitively-told story that addresses the tricky subject of
divorce with care and understanding, from Clare Helen Welsh and
Ã…sa Gilland. Laughing and playing together as a family on the
beach, it seems the happy, warm days of summer will never end.
Then, everything changes. Mummy and Daddy say they can’t live
together anymore, and sad, worried feelings begin to emerge –
It’s not fair! Was it all my fault? But, as time passes and the
seasons change, it becomes clearer that hard times won’t always
be quite so hard . . . A lyrical book about the difficult emotions
a child can feel when their parents break up, with an optimistic
message of hope and resilience. Gorgeous illustrations and an
emotive colour palette perfectly capture the nuances of emotion
felt by both the child and parents during a separation. Much like
Pat Thomas’s My Family's Changing, Claire Masurel’s Two Homes
and Patrice Karst’s The Invisible String, Everything Changes
offers a way to help children understand their feelings during big
changes in their family unit. Also available from this author and
illustrator: The Perfect Shelter PRAISE FOR EVERYTHING CHANGES:
"Parental separation is never easy, but this gentle picture book
handles the subject with tenderness and sensitivity . . . It's an
ideal book for offering gentle guidance to children who are
experiencing big changes in their family and processing the
feelings that come with it." – BookTrust "Everything Changes is a
beautiful, lyrical text which uses swirling, crashing waves and
stormy weather as a metaphor for emotions a young child might feel.
Ã…sa Gilland's stunning illustrations take us through the changing
seasons and remind us that, in life, sometimes everything changes."
– Teach Early Years
There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be human—as many ways as
there are people on planet Earth. We Are All Different is an
inspiring celebration of the fact that all of us are individuals,
and has been created in conjunction with several Inclusive Minds
Inclusion Ambassadors. This vibrant, inclusive book introduces us
to a cast of children who have different abilities and
disabilities, likes and dislikes; who come from different places
and have different cultures and ethnicities; and who have different
family structures and gender identities. It reinforces that
everyone has something to offer, that diversity enriches our lives,
and it also considers what all human beings have in common – that
there is more that unites us than divides us. The book tackles the
subject with warmth and humour, including speech bubbles and quotes
from real children. The illustrations by Swedish illustrator Ã…sa
Gilland are full of character and charm.
Meet twenty children from around the world as they tell us about
the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs
they follow. This Is Our World – Celebrate With Us!, written by
Valerie Wilding and illustrated by Ã…sa Gilland, is the follow-up
to the critically acclaimed This Is Our World. It’s a vibrant and
colourful celebration of our planet’s cultural diversity – an
unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and religions
of twenty places to life for young readers. The tour is truly
global, as we journey from Eid al-Fitr in the UK to the Hanami
cherry blossom festival in Japan, from Christmas Eve in Poland to
the Festival of the Sahara in Tunisia, via Diwali in India,
Australia’s indigenous Barunga festival, Rosh Hashanah in New
York, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and much more. This is both a
beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to
foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity, and
in cultures and religions.
"I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut
short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes
right before having a Really Good Idea." After an initial protest,
the little girl dives into her imagination, and takes the reader
with her on a whirlwind ride of pure fun. A cardboard box becomes a
magical train, the washing machine inspires an imaginary trip into
space, a scribbly doodle becomes a hungry spaghetti monster, and
ants in the garden lead her into an escapade in the Funny Bug
Circus. In a world where children can find entertainment at the
touch of a button, it's ever-more important that they have time to
be bored - because that's where they have the space to come up with
their own Really Good Ideas.
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I'm (Almost) Never Bored
Anna Milbourne; Illustrated by Asa Gilland
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"I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut
short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes
right before having a Really Good Idea." After an initial protest,
the little girl dives into her imagination, and takes the reader
with her on a whirlwind ride of pure fun. A cardboard box becomes a
magical train, the washing machine inspires an imaginary trip into
space, a scribbly doodle becomes a hungry spaghetti monster, and
ants in the garden lead her into an escapade in the Funny Bug
Circus. In a world where children can find entertainment at the
touch of a button, it's ever-more important that they have time to
be bored - because that's where they have the space to come up with
their own Really Good Ideas.
Ian Hamilton Finlay's garden in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh
is widely regarded as one of the most significant gardens in
Britain. In addition to being a spectacular example of garden
design, it also features almost 300 artworks by Finlay and others
which form an integral part of the garden scheme. This new
companion to Little Sparta tells the story of Ian Hamilton Finlay's
extraordinary creation, exploring the underlying themes, and
introducing and explaining the significance of the main elements
and artworks in each part of the garden. Featuring new photography,
as well as archive material, it also shows how the garden has
matured and developed over the last 50 years.
Being kind is super important, but it isn't always easy. Using a
goodhearted, enthusiastic little boy's perspective, a lot of
sensitivity and a little gentle humour, this story explores the
potential pitfalls of trying to be kind, and what being kind really
means. To be truly kind, it turns out, you have to try to look at
things from other people's points of view. Delicate laser cut holes
accumulate as the pages are turned to show how kindness feels and
how it can spread from person to person.
This Is Our World, written by Tracey Turner, is a colourful
celebration of our planet's cultural and environmental diversity -
an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and
wildlife of twenty places around the world vividly to life for
young readers. The guides are children who tell us about the
animals, plants and weather that they encounter; the feasts and
festivals they enjoy; and the clothes they wear, the way they
learn, the languages they speak, and the sports and games they
play. The tour is truly global, as we journey from Australia's
desolate Red Centre to bustling Beijing, from the windswept Outer
Hebrides to the rock houses of Cappadocia in Turkey, via the Amazon
rainforest, New York City, the Siberian tundra, and a floating
village in Cambodia. This is both a beautiful gift book and a
highly-accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the
wider world, in travel, in diversity and in conservation. It
teaches us that despite its countless languages, customs and
traditions, it really is a small world after all.
It is already clear that the COVID-19 crisis will have huge social
and economic implications. The Corona Generation considers its
effect on the generation currently coming of age: the demographic
currently known as 'Generation Z'. A generation that was already
considered to be teetering on the brink of an uncertain political,
economic, and environmental future now finds itself entering an
adulthood in which nothing can be taken for granted; where
continuous crisis management is already presented as the 'new
normal'.
A powerfully told story from Clare Helen Welsh and Asa Gilland that
explores the emotions we feel when someone we love is battling a
serious illness. At first, nobody knew. It seemed as if today would
be like yesterday forever, the perfect day to build a shelter in
the woods. Then, my sister changed - she was more tired than
before. More quiet. When we learn that she is sick, really sick, it
feels as though a storm has engulfed our whole family. But, we will
ride out this storm. And though today may be different from
yesterday, today is the perfect day to build a shelter, together. A
heartwarming book that sensitively tackles the tough subject of
illness with authentic and empathetic tenderness. Much like Michael
Rosen's Sad Book, A Shelter for Sadness or The Building Boy, The
Perfect Shelter offers children a way to understand and articulate
complex, often overwhelming, emotions.
A collection of YC articles that highlights advancing equity and
diversity in early childhood education. Tied to the forthcoming
position statement on equity and diversity, this collection
includes articles focused on self-reflection to recognize implicit
bias, strategies to create equitable learning opportunities for all
children, and advocacy.
The Irish Political Studies Data Yearbook is an annual register of
core political data covering the Republic of Ireland and Northern
Ireland. It constitutes an important time series of data on Irish
politics. This includes members of governments, state of the
parties in parliament, parliamentary committees, register of
legislative acts with summaries of their content, all election
results, extensive opinion poll data, party membership and a
detailed chronology of the main political events of the year.
In several branches of social science, interest in values and moral
evaluations has increased in recent years, with group values taking
centre-stage, yet a satisfactory, theoretical account of the
concept of values and their role in social life remains lacking.
Engaging with theories of value formation and the role of values in
everyday life found in ethics, classical sociology and contemporary
social theory and their implications for empirical work,
Researching Values with Qualitative Methods argues for a pragmatist
approach both to understanding values and the manner in which they
are formed, as well as exploring the ways in which they can be
studied empirically, using qualitative research methods. In this
way, this book promises to resolve many of the practical problems
involved in fieldwork with political groups, including the
prominent question of how to account for the researcher's own
values. Illustrated with examples from published as well as new
research, this book provides the foundation for the theoretical
understanding of values and their empirical investigation, thus
strengthening the connection between social theory and the
development of research methods. As such, it will be of interest to
sociologists, anthropologists and geographers with interests in
values, social theory and research methodology.
Design beautiful, professional-level animated effects with these
detailed step-by-step tutorials from former Disney animator and
animated effects expert Joseph Gilland. Filled with beautiful,
full-color artwork, Elemental Magic, Volume II, breaks down the
animated effect process from beginning to end-including booming
explosions, gusting winds, magical incantations, and raging fires.
He also breaks down the process of effects "clean-up," as well as
timing and frame rates. The companion website includes real-time
footage of the author lecturing as he animates the drawings from
the book. In these videos, he elucidates the entire process from
blank page to final animation. See it all come to life like never
before. Throughout the book, Joseph refers to and includes examples
from his own professional work from feature films such as Lilo and
Stitch and Tarzan.
In several branches of social science, interest in values and moral
evaluations has increased in recent years, with group values taking
centre-stage, yet a satisfactory, theoretical account of the
concept of values and their role in social life remains lacking.
Engaging with theories of value formation and the role of values in
everyday life found in ethics, classical sociology and contemporary
social theory and their implications for empirical work,
Researching Values with Qualitative Methods argues for a pragmatist
approach both to understanding values and the manner in which they
are formed, as well as exploring the ways in which they can be
studied empirically, using qualitative research methods. In this
way, this book promises to resolve many of the practical problems
involved in fieldwork with political groups, including the
prominent question of how to account for the researcher's own
values. Illustrated with examples from published as well as new
research, this book provides the foundation for the theoretical
understanding of values and their empirical investigation, thus
strengthening the connection between social theory and the
development of research methods. As such, it will be of interest to
sociologists, anthropologists and geographers with interests in
values, social theory and research methodology.
My First Book of House Pets is a beautiful introduction to the
world of furry, fluffy, and all-around adorable pets for babies and
toddlers. Like other titles in the earth-friendly series Terra
Babies at Home, this book helps tots develop a connection with the
natural world and is made with FSC materials and nontoxic inks.
Simple and quirky text pairs with charming art by Ã…sa Gilland in
this book where animal lovers will learn about house pets in a
friendly and easy way while being introduced to basic concepts of
animal care and the environment. "Cats purr to communicate. They
purr when they are happy," we read. "Dogs love to play, and you can
teach them tricks." Readers will learn to make a fish face, that
hamsters are lively friends, and that lizards have cool names. And
that's not all: The book shows readers how to pick a pet from a
local shelter and the importance of keeping a pet healthy and
giving it tons of love!
Introducing Terra Babies at Home, a new board book series that
presents plants, animals, and the environment to early readers from
the intimacy of their home and helps them connect to the natural
world. My First Book of Houseplants is a beautiful introduction to
the world of houseplants for babies and toddlers, helping them to
develop a connection with the natural world. Like other titles in
the earth-friendly series Terra Babies at Home, this book is made
with FSC materials and nontoxic inks, and it is recyclable. Simple
and quirky text pairs with charming art by Asa Gilland (The Perfect
Shelter) in this book where future nature lovers will learn about
houseplants in a friendly and easy way while being introduced to
basic concepts of plant care and the environment. "The spider plant
looks silly ... like it needs a haircut!" we read. "And the iron
plant is very elegant"; readers will learn that some plants have
beautiful flowers, like the peace lily, and others can make you
smile, like the lucky bamboo. And that's not all: The book shows
readers how to start their own houseplant project in seven easy
steps!
Appreciate art, become brave, and choose compassion. Pairing big
ideas like generosity, respect, and joy with the letters of the
alphabet, Letters to Live By is a beautiful picture book that
encourages children to make the most of each day and leave their
mark on the world.
Critics of referendums often lament that big money may buy success
at the ballot box. But spending by interest groups may also be
informative for citizens. This can only happen, however, if the
financing of referendum campaigns is regulated. This book offers an
overview of these regulations and presents research on their
effects.
Special effects-laden fantasy action film starring Dong-gun Jang,
Kate Bosworth, Geoffrey Rush and Danny Huston. Skilled swordsman
and assassin Yang (Jang) goes undercover in in the American
badlands after failing in his last assignment. There he makes the
acquaintance of a band of carnival workers, including feisty knife
thrower Lynne (Bosworth), and town drunk Ron (Rush), both of whom
harbour powerful secrets. When Lynne is threatened by a gang led by
The Colonel (Danny Huston), Yang must blow his cover and face up to
his past as he draws on his expert warrior skills to protect her.
Reflecting the expert insight of leading names in the field,
Perspectives in Ambulatory Care Nursing helps students confidently
meet the challenges of a changing healthcare landscape and embrace
their role in nursing outside of the hospital setting. Ambulatory
care authorities Caroline Varner Coburn, Deena Gilland and Beth Ann
Swan guide students through the evolution of nursing in ambulatory
care settings - including the social and political forces driving
an increased need for nurses in primary care - and detail how
nurses can use research and data to change practice, demonstrate
the impact of nursing and meet standards of excellence in
ambulatory care. An ideal primer both for nursing students and
practicing nurses switching from acute care positions to ambulatory
care settings, Perspectives in Ambulatory Care Nursing clarifies
the distinctions between the two care settings, familiarizes
students with the variety of parts played by members of the
healthcare team and identifies key topics in today's ambulatory
nursing practice, including telehealth, care
coordination/transition management and the involvement of clients
and families in health management. Accompanying resources encourage
students to think critically about ambulatory care concepts and
consider real-world applications as they prepare for success in
practice. Key Points summarize essential takeaways at a glance.
Clear, concise chapters demonstrate key differences between acute
and ambulatory nursing approaches. Case Studies with accompanying
critical thinking questions challenge students to apply concepts to
real-world ambulatory care scenarios. Discussion Questions
encourage students to think critically and improve test-taking
confidence.
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