Sex and relationships education in a multi-faith society often causes workers to ask, 'What should I teach?', 'Whose values?', 'How do I meet children and young people's needs without offending parents and communities?' This book outlines approaches and strategies for developing effective SRE policy and practice to help workers engage with and understand the issues, including: examples of consultation with parents, carers and the wider community; six religious and a humanist perspective on nine key topics including puberty, contraception, gender roles and homosexuality with suggested learning outcomes; an audit tool and suggested activities for developing a values framework for SRE. Faith, Values, and Sex & Relationships Education is the result of extensive consultation with religious communities, professionals working in, and supporting, schools and young people. It is aimed at teachers and all those who support teachers. The resource will also be useful for educators in other settings, including the youth service and pupil referral units.

Now in a considerably revised and expanded third edition. Paragliding tips I wish I'd learned sooner - an extensive collection of hints, tips and advice to smooth the progress of the newly qualified paraglider novice towards being a confident, organised, successful pilot. The focus is on preparation - learning early the habits that will make flying easier and more pleasurable. All aspects of flying are covered, from selecting and packing your equipment right through to advice on landing out. It concludes with an extensive selection of additional online resources. Live versions of those links can be found at the website for the book, http://www.preparetofly.co.uk/. Skywings, the official magazine of the British Hanggliding and Paragliding Association, called it "very, very good indeed and ridiculously cheap", and concluded their review with "Not simply recommended... but essential!".

Third edition of the best-selling guide for paraglider pilots, revised and considerably expanded with over 15% more content than the previous second edition. Paragliding tips I wish I'd learned sooner - an extensive and now considerably extended collection of hints, tips and advice to smooth the progress of the newly qualified paraglider novice towards being a confident, organised, successful pilot. The focus is on preparation - learning early the habits that will make flying easier and more pleasurable. Concludes with an extensive selection of additional online resources. Live versions of those links can be found at the website for the book, http://www.preparetofly.co.uk/. Skywings, the official magazine of the British Hanggliding and Paragliding Association, called the first edition "very, very good indeed and ridiculously cheap", and concluded their review with "Not simply recommended... but essential!". You can read the full review at the website.

Prepare to fly, the popular book for the newly-qualified paraglider pilot, described by Skywings magazine as "Not just recommended...essential!", is now available in Chinese.

In 2013 in the English Lake District, paraglider pilot Simon Blake attempted something never tried before: bagging all 214 of the fells in Wainwright's Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells in a single calendar year...by paraglider. This is the story of the preparation and execution of a challenge that became an obsession, now in a compact edition. It charts the highs and the lows, and offers an insight into what it takes to complete the Wainwrights using an aircraft you carry on your back. Simon Blake is the author of "Prepare to Fly - Paragliding Tips I Wish I'd Learned Sooner", now in its second edition. www.preparetofly.co.uk www.flyingthewainwrights.co.uk

In 2013 in the English Lake District, paraglider pilot Simon Blake attempted something never tried before - bagging all 214 of the fells in Wainwright's Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells in a single calendar year...by paraglider. This is the story of the preparation and execution of a challenge that became an obsession. It charts the highs and the lows, and offers an insight into what it takes to complete the Wainwrights using an aircraft you carry on your back. Simon Blake is the author of "Prepare to Fly - Paragliding Tips I Wish I'd Learned Sooner". www.preparetofly.co.uk www.flyingthewainwrights.co.uk

'Slick Sid 11' follows the progress of Sid Romano after his retirement from the world of bodybuilders. Now firmly settled in their new home he turns his attention to other pursuits with familiar results. Max, now married to the Romano's housekeeper, takes on the role of protector, rather than aggressor. Rescueing Sid from a series of mishaps and enlisting help from old friends in dealing with Mr Silva's henchmen. In particular the mad brothers, Hal and Ally. Just as Sid junior, the eldest of the Romano children, shows surprising maturity. Joseph however displays all the traits of his father, before his entry into the bodybuilding curcuit. Sid senior remains his usual aimable self and oblivious to the chaos he leaves behind him. Mr Silva, now fleeing from the IRS joins the mad brother in Boston. But, things do not go well. Just as Sid has a tendancy to failure, his wife Angelica, on the other hand, sees her business grow. She is now ready to amalgamate with a number of other companies and enter into the global market. With Sid junior by her side the new company is born and plans for a celebratory party made. With the party in full swing Sid senior hears a womans voice which takes him back in time to San Diego. The penny dropped for Sid but not for Max. The womans walk is familia, but where does he know her from?

Sid, a man with dreams but no way of achieving them until Amiee decides to change both their lives. Using mob money Amiee sets Sid on a journey which see him succeed in the world of bodybuilding. However, the mob boss wants his money back and dispatches Fatso to Boston to hunt the pair down. Unable to find Amiee he concentrates on Sid but cannot believe the bodybuilder of the same name is the skinny Sid from San Diego. In achieving fame Sid falls foul of other contestants, five of whom band together to dispose of him. This they attempt to do with hilarious consequenses. Married to Angelica, who has the brains that Sid lacks, and with a growing family Sid is happy and contented. Soon to retire from bodybuilding, the Romano family moved to a larger home and increase their staff. With the imminant marriage of their maid Daisy to Max, their new butler, the course of their lives and events bring a number of unexpected surprises. Over time Angelica begins to notice a change in her husband but cannot put her finger on what it is.

Young people consistently describe SRE in schools as 'too little, too late and too biological' - they say they want better SRE. This hugely popular practical guide highlights why assessment and evaluation are fundamental to effective sex and relationships education. This second edition has been fully updated and gives practitioners clear advice on how assessment and evaluation can be used in SRE. Assessment, Evaluation and Sex & Relationships Education includes: an overview of best practice in SRE; a summary of the theory and practice of assessment and evaluation; activities to assess the learning and development of individuals; activities to evaluate and review teaching approaches. This guide will assist educators to support children and young people in accessing relevant information, developing emotional and social skills, and clarifying beliefs and values about sex and relationships.

The social and emotional needs of children have become increasingly important to educators in recent years, as the impact they have on improving behaviour and promoting inclusion has become evident. Written in an accessible style for busy practitioners, this book gives advice on creating an emotionally and socially 'healthy' school. The book: - shows why schools should promote emotional and social development - includes practical ideas & activities for those working in primary & secondary schools - uses a range of case studies to illustrate the impact of good practice - includes INSET / personal review materials, and audit tools