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The edited book series Studies in Perception and Action contains a
collection of research presented at the International Conference on
Perception and Action (ICPA). The Studies series has appeared in
conjunction with the biennial ICPA since 1991. ICPA provides a
forum for presenting new data, theory, and methodological
developments relevant to the ecological approach to
perceptionaction. This volume is the 9th in the Studies in
Perception and Action series, and it contains research presented at
the 14th ICPA meeting in the summer of 2007. The sixty papers
presented in this volume represent the latest developments in
ecological psychology research from four continents. In many
instances, the contributions to Studies volumes reflect the first
appearance of new ideas in a scientific venue. As a result, the
Studies volumes contain the most recent and cutting edge research
in perception and action. This volume will appeal to individuals
who follow the research literature in ecological psychology, as
well as those interested in perception, perceptual development,
human movement dynamics, and social processes.
Since 1991, the edited book series Studies in Perception and Action
has appeared in conjunction with the biennial International
Conference of Perception and Action (ICPA), a conference that
provides an opportunity for individuals who share interests in
ecological psychology to come together to present current research,
exchange ideas, and engage in conversation on theoretical and
methodological concerns. The Studies in Perception and Action
series is a way to preserve the dialogues between conference
attendees and researchers displaying their latest work. This
volume, the eighth in the series, presents the conversations held
at the 13th ICPA meeting in the summer of 2005.
"Studies in Perception and Action VIII "includes broad coverage of
the most current advances in research on perceiving and acting,
including contributions from researchers in Australia, China,
Japan, Europe, and North America. It addresses cutting-edge
research in dynamics and human movement, recent progress in
ecological approaches to perceiving and acting, and substantially
extends our knowledge of just how rich a source of information the
world is across a wide range of modalities.
This volume will appeal to individuals who follow the research
literature in ecological psychology, as well as those interested in
perception, perceptual development, human movement dynamics, and
social processes.
On the morning after Christmas, Toby's family begins the day like
any other holiday. All of a sudden everything changes when someone
phones to tell them that Toby's aunt has died in a car accident.
They pack up and drive to his grandparents' house in the country
where all the family are gathered. After the ceremony at the
funeral home, everyone goes to the family home. Toby notices that
although everyone is very sad, they are also able to smile, chat
and even sing. He wonders why people can be both happy and sad. He
also wants to know what happens when a person dies. This story
brings out all the questions a curious child might ask when someone
dies in a family.
Maddie dreams she is having breakfast by the pool, a tropical
breeze ruffling the palm trees as her limo warms up in the
garage?until her baby sister's screams wake her up, and she goes
downstairs to find her brothers fighting over dry toast.
Maddie's aim is to have her own life, new friends, and new
experiences. In this story, Maddie finds herself looking up to an
older kid -- a really cool guy -- hoping to get into his gang. Her
troubles begin when she creates a cover-up for her after-school
activities.
Toni Biscotti is shy, really shy. So why has she signed up to
perform at the school concert? Is it because of Marco Bonneau? And
what's so special about him?
Maddie has quite a problem. Her whole family, her dad, her mum, her
brothers, and the baby are getting on her nerves. What to do?
Maddie decides she'll run away from home ... but what do you do
when it's six o'clock and it's time for supper?
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Maddie in Trouble (Hardcover)
Louise Leblanc; Illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay; Translated by Sarah Cummins
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Patrick wants to be the leader of Maddie's gang. What can Maddie
do? Fight? Have an election? Or what about a shoplifting contest?
Here's a story that explores the real meaning of courage.
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