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The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools
by Dr. Corey A. DeAngelisFrom the leader of the online army in America's parental rights movement comes the real story of how moms and dads across the country are turning the tide against radical activists in public schools. It&’s no secret that our government-run public education system has held generations of Americans hostage. The teachers unions—the government&’s stormtroopers—have been hard at work running a mass misinformation campaign to convince parents that because this is how it has always been, this is how it has to be. But here&’s what you may not realize: the parents are winning, and we have entered the death spiral of the education dictatorship. The school choice revolution is here, and moms and dads are successfully restoring parental rights in education, one state, one school district at a time. In The Parent Revolution, Dr. Corey A. DeAngelis–public enemy #1 of the teachers' unions – takes readers inside this movement like no one else can. As Vox reported in late 2023, DeAngelis has become &“the public face&” of the effort, &“traveling from state to state, holding rallies, making media appearances, and tweeting constantly.&” Or as another education voice put it, &“No one in education policy, advocacy, or activism has ever lived rent-free in more heads at once than Corey DeAngelis.&” As America&’s most prominent and influential advocate of school choice, DeAngelis unapologetically argues why parents and political leaders must lean into the culture war taking place in schools. He exposes the hypocritical elites who are content to hold other people&’s children captive to poorly run government schools while sending their own children to the best private and charter schools out there. And most importantly, he equips readers with the ability to make sure the potent forces of the educational industrial complex don&’t regain their footing.
The Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child with Literacy Difficulties
by Valerie MuterWhy do some children experience literacy difficulties?How can I identify if my child finds reading and spelling challenging?What is the best way to support them at home?As a parent, it can be difficult to identify how your child's literacy difficulties may present in a home setting and supporting the child with literacy difficulties doesn't end at the school gates!Child psychologist, Valerie Muter, goes beyond the classroom to offer a wealth of resources for parents to use at home to help engage their child in reading and writing. From giving you a guidance on how to communicate with teachers about your concerns and requesting screenings and assessments to giving you lots of tips and tricks that you can implement at home to support your child's growth, this is the ultimate guide to answer all of the questions you might have about literacy difficulties and more.
Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Dysgraphia
by James W. Forgan Noelle BalsamoParent’s Quick Start Guide to Dysgraphia provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of dysgraphia and steps they can take to support and encourage their child. Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information, covering identification, strategies for improvement, advocating for your child, and maintaining your child’s self-esteem. Summary and resource sections at the end of each chapter give quick guidance to busy readers. Topics include a wealth of research-backed activities, strategies for improving penmanship, making writing fun, technological assistance, and more. Offering straightforward, easy to understand, and evidence-based information, this book is a go-to resource for caregivers parenting a child with dysgraphia.
Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Dysgraphia
by James W. Forgan Noelle BalsamoParent’s Quick Start Guide to Dysgraphia provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of dysgraphia and steps they can take to support and encourage their child. Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information, covering identification, strategies for improvement, advocating for your child, and maintaining your child’s self-esteem. Summary and resource sections at the end of each chapter give quick guidance to busy readers. Topics include a wealth of research-backed activities, strategies for improving penmanship, making writing fun, technological assistance, and more. Offering straightforward, easy to understand, and evidence-based information, this book is a go-to resource for caregivers parenting a child with dysgraphia.
The Paris Affair: A breath-taking historical romance perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley
by Fiona SchneiderThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society meets Lucinda Riley in this breath-taking story of how one woman's disappearance triggers the search of a lifetime.‘A sweeping, and heartfelt tale of love and sacrifice’ Amanda Geard, author of The Moon Gate ‘This is a heart wrenching story of love, bravery, and impossible choices’ Louise Fein, author The London Bookshop Affair ----One Parisian night, a woman vanishes without a trace, leaving behind the man she loves. Sixty years later, the search begins . . . In 1942, French chef Sylvie Dubois is sent to Paris to spy on the enemy, while German soldier Christoph Baumann has sold his soul to save his sister.When they meet the world stops turning. But in a city consumed by war, love is a dangerous affair, and the star-crossed lovers will pay the ultimate price . . . Decades later, with Christoph’s health declining and his memory fading, his young protégé, Julia Clarke, sets out to discover what happened to the woman he never stopped loving. Can they find the woman who disappeared, or will it be too late?----'I loved every page of this gorgeous, transportive, and highly moving tale!’ Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath A Burning Sky ‘An epic tale of love and loss.’ Caroline Khoury, author of Still Unwritten WHAT READER'S ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PARIS AFFAIR: ‘This book emoted every feeling you can have all in one truly heart felt story' ***** Reader Review ‘An amazing tale of bravery, sacrifice, and pure love’ ***** Reader Review'With every turn of the page, you'll be transported to a world where love conquers all, even in the darkest of times. It's a story that'll tug at your heartstrings and linger in your thoughts long after you've finished reading' ***** Reader Review'What a powerful heartbreaking WW2 love story interwoven with rapturous music (I know by the descriptions) and mouth watering foods' ***** Reader Review
Parkview Pickle the Show Pony (Pippa's Pony Tales #9)
by Pippa FunnellTilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables?Tilly and Magic Spirit are happy at Silver Shoe Farm. But when the dainty and elegant show pony Parkview Pickle arrives, Tilly knows straightaway that something is wrong. She wants to help, but she's not sure that Pickle's owner will let her. Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting and heartwarming pony adventures. Printed in a dyslexia friendly font and packed with up to date tips from three times Olympic Medallist, Pippa Funnell, as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations on every spread.
The Partner Plot
by Kristina ForestCOSY UP WITH KRISTINA FOREST'S NEW HEART-MELTING ROMANCE THE PARTNER PLOT . . .------Violet is a highly successful celebrity stylist but away from the red carpets, her life is in shambles.After a very public breakup she is determined to focus on her career, and nothing else.That is, until she sees Xavier Wright. High school sweetheart, and total heart throb.After she bumps into him on a birthday trip to Vegas they decide to join groups and celebrate together.But the next morning they wake up next to each other - With rings on their fingers.Does what happen in Vegas stay in Vegas? Or will they finally get what they’ve always wanted . . . each other.
PDA in the Family: Life After the Lightbulb Moment
by Steph CurtisIn this honest and open account of life with her PDA daughter, Sasha, Steph Curtis reveals the everyday struggles and explores the milestones of raising a child diagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance. This book guides you through the Curtis family's 'lightbulb moment' of recognising Sasha's PDA profile following her autism diagnosis at the age of two, their experiences of various education settings and attempts to access support, everyday life at home and relationships with family and friends. Bursting with practical takeaways and advice from creating personal profiles for your child to help them transition through schools and other settings to the reasonable adjustments you can actually ask for to help make life easier for your PDA child.With unique insights from Sasha's father, sister, and Sasha herself, this book offers insider knowledge, understanding and advice from one family to another. It would also be helpful for those in education, healthcare or other settings to gain a better understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance.
Penguin's Egg
by Anna KempOn a frozen sea, where the snow falls fast, and the whirlwinds rage and storm,A rockhopper egg, in a stony nest, was lying safe and warm.Dad watched and waited, waited, watched, the night grew inky black, Then he fell into a sleep so deep, he didn't hear the . . . CRACKDaddy Penguin finds himself adrift in an unfamiliar world, and he must get home for his egg!From train to helicopter, hot-air balloon to limousine, Daddy Penguin hitches lifts with kindly folk - but will he be home in time?A race against time for Daddy Penguin in this rhyming delight
Peppa Pig Daddy Pig's Office: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children’s series! Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Peppa and George join Daddy Pig, Mrs Cat and Mr Rabbit to learn all about the world of work. See them stamp, print and draw in their busy, fun-filled day at the office!Peppa Pig Daddy's Office is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Daddy Pig's Old Chair: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Madame Gazelle spots a leak in the school roof and needs to raise money to fix it. What will Peppa and Daddy Pig find to sell (and buy!) at the jumble sale?Peppa Pig: Daddy Pig's Old Chair is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Going Boating: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Join Peppa and her family and friends as they row, row, row their boats on a fun day out. Whose boat will make it back to Miss Rabbit first?Peppa Pig: Going Boating is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Peppa Pig Little Creatures: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader (Read It Yourself)
by Ladybird Peppa PigBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Grandpa Pig's garden is full of vegetables, flowers, and lots of fascinating little creatures! Join Peppa and George as they discover the wonders that live in the garden.Peppa Pig: Little Creatures is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure
Peppa Pig: My Mummy is Amazing
by Peppa PigPeppa and her friends are celebrating their mummies at playgroup and share all the reasons their mummies are amazing!All their mummies are different and special in their own way but what is one thing they will all share?Peppa loves her amazing mummy. EVERYONE loves amazing mummies!Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Favourite Nursery Rhymes: Tabbed Board BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Magical Sticker Dress-Up BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-The-Flap Book
Philosophy of the Family: Ethics, Identity and Responsibility
by Teresa Baron Dr Christopher CowleyAlmost everyone grows up in a family, and family ties play an important role in daily life. But what exactly is a 'family'? What is a 'family tie'? We use the general concept of 'family' in many contexts – in fiction, in talk shows, in law, in politics – and yet one person's family may be strikingly different from another's. This introductory guide sets out to examine the multiple meanings of the family and related concepts. It explores the different roles played by these concepts in our attempts to understand who we are, where we belong, and what we owe to whom, and the relationships between individual, family, and society. Grounded in philosophy and ethics, the book also draws extensively from other disciplines such as law and sociology, discussing the concrete implications of these ideas for issues such as parental love, marriage and divorce, family autonomy, and assisted reproduction.
Piglet: The must-read literary fiction book of 2024 to discuss at your book club
by Lottie HazellHer life is so full, so why is she hungry?‘I loved it’ Daily Mail‘A deliciously dark tour de force’ Red‘Intriguing, propulsive, delicious and ultimately satisfying... it’s a book you’ll want on your 2024 reading list’ Claire Daverley, author of Talking at Night-------------------For Piglet – an unshakable childhood nickname – getting married is her opportunity to reinvent. Together, Kit and Piglet are the picture of domestic bliss – effortless hosts, planning a covetable wedding ... But if a life looks too good to be true, it probably is.Thirteen days before they are due to be married, Kit reveals an awful truth, cracking the façade Piglet has created. It has the power to strip her of the life she has so carefully built, so smugly shared. To do something about it would be to self-destruct. But what will it cost her to do nothing?As the hours count down to their wedding, Piglet is torn between a growing appetite and the desire to follow the recipe, follow the rules. Surely, with her husband, she could be herself again. Wouldn’t it be a waste for everything to curdle now?Piglet is the searing, unforgettable and original debut which is set to take readers by storm in 2024.-------------------‘Prose Nora Ephron would be proud of’ Marlowe Granados, author of Happy Hour
Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse
by null Cathy FitzGeraldMidsummer’s Eve is about to get a whole lot more magical! Someone is misusing magic. Curses have been cast and terrifying creatures are on the move . . . Twelve-year-old Pinch Perkins lives on Tricky Dragon Lane, deep in the heart of London’s magical quarter. But when her mum is struck by a curse, and nobody seems to have a clue what to do, Pinch knows it’s down to her to find a cure. Racing the clock on Midsummer's Eve, Pinch will face the terrifying boss of the Thames Mudlarks, dance with the devious fairy king and queen and share a burger with King Arthur's knights . . . all while trying to avoid the clutches of two fearsome villains out to SQUISH her!
Pippa and the Pip (Read It Yourself)
by LadybirdTwo stories that build on the letter sounds learned in Step 1 and focus on the sound and letter combinations: s, a, t, p, i, n.Pippa and the Pip is from Beginner Reader Level 0 and is ideal for children aged from 4+ who are developing their phonics and early reading skills.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Playing The Sicilian's Game Of Revenge (Mills & Boon Modern)
by Lorraine HallThey’re playing a game only one can win!
Please Don't Take Mummy Away: The true story of two sisters left cold, frightened, hungry and alone - The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller
by Maggie Hartley'Mummy! Where did you go? Please come back, Mummy.'THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERPerfect for fans of Cathy Glass, a new powerful true story from bestseller Maggie Hartley, foster carer for over 20 years.When police are called to a local supermarket late one evening, they find an angry shopkeeper and a silent young woman. It's the third time 24-year-old Zoe has been caught stealing in the past few days. Eyes filled with panic, Zoe has been hiding bread, milk, Calpol and nappies under her coat. As police officers break down the door of Zoe's flat they find seven-year-old Coco and two-year-old Lola, home alone, huddled on the floor in a freezing cold bedroom, crying out for their mummy.When Social Services are called in, the girls are taken into care and are soon tucked up safely in bed at Maggie's house. It looks like a simple case of neglect, but things aren't always what they seem and, with Maggie's help, can Zoe convince Social Services that love is enough to be a good mum?Readers LOVE Maggie Hartley:'Was gripped the whole way through''Could not put it down''I enjoyed every minute'
Poison In Their Hearts: the breathtaking conclusion to the Castles in their Bones trilogy (Castles in their Bones)
by Laura SebastianImmerse yourself in the final book in the epic fantasy trilogy!Follow three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown.Promised for marriage, now destined to die.Since Sophronia's murder, princesses Daphne and Beatriz have discovered the truth: they are pawns in their mother's bid for the throne of Vesteria.Separated with enemies on all sides, Beatriz and Daphne's only hope are the few allies who stretch across the borders of Vesteria: Sophronia's husband, the deposed King Leopold; Violie, a former spy for Empress Margaraux; and Beatriz's missing husband, Pasquale, and his lover, Ambrose. But whispers of an ancient prophecy and secrets from their past follow every move they make.With the magic of the stars, the princesses are ready to make their final stand.
Porky Pies (Little Gems)
by null Ross MontgomeryThe pig who cried wolf finally gets his comeuppance in this hilarious gem from bestselling author Ross Montgomery. Porky Pies is always telling lies, trying to terrify his brothers and sisters into believing that the Big Bad Wolf is back. But when the biggest fibber in the litter tries to plan his most daring prank yet, the joke is on him this time. So who will have the last laugh?
A Practical Guide to Family Therapy: Structured Guidelines and Key Skills
Grounded in systemic family therapy and drawing on a variety of other models to enhance skills development, this book is a comprehensive, practical guide to working with families.This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new chapters which cover working with First Nations Families, diversity and family therapy, understanding emotions, and dialogical reflective processes. The book begins with a focus on the therapeutic relationship and use of self as a foundation, and from there provides the reader with practical, skill-oriented guidelines for working with families. From the first session to addressing the complexities of separated parents, parent-child relational breaches, family of origin issues, wider systems, managing emotions, diversity, and much more, the book takes the reader through core practices that will become essential skills for family work.Written by an expert team of authors committed to innovative and contextual practice, this book is for experienced clinicians who want to learn to work with families and for beginning therapists to learn from a structured approach to developing complex skills.
A Practical Guide to Family Therapy: Structured Guidelines and Key Skills
by Andrew Wallis Paul Rhodes Kerrie JamesGrounded in systemic family therapy and drawing on a variety of other models to enhance skills development, this book is a comprehensive, practical guide to working with families.This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new chapters which cover working with First Nations Families, diversity and family therapy, understanding emotions, and dialogical reflective processes. The book begins with a focus on the therapeutic relationship and use of self as a foundation, and from there provides the reader with practical, skill-oriented guidelines for working with families. From the first session to addressing the complexities of separated parents, parent-child relational breaches, family of origin issues, wider systems, managing emotions, diversity, and much more, the book takes the reader through core practices that will become essential skills for family work.Written by an expert team of authors committed to innovative and contextual practice, this book is for experienced clinicians who want to learn to work with families and for beginning therapists to learn from a structured approach to developing complex skills.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team
by Emily SinglerPrecautions often apply to pregnancy in any workplace, but being a vet in practice presents additional specific risks. There are concerns and uncertainty about potential hazards, from radiation and inhalant anesthesia exposure, to zoonoses, and the additional mental stress in a profession that already carries high suicide risk. This book reviews considerations for professionals in clinical veterinary medicine (large and small animal) while pregnant and after giving birth. Veterinarian and veterinary writer, consultant, and mentor Dr Emily Singler speaks directly to veterinary team members (veterinarians, technicians, CSRs, assistants, students) who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. She delivers scientific information on the specific risks to the mother and baby that may be encountered during pregnancy while working in veterinary medicine, with some of her own and others’ experiences to add perspective and humor. The book also covers topics related to mental health challenges, announcing a pregnancy and planning for parental leave, navigating the fourth trimester, and returning to work. We hope that having read this book, veterinary professionals – whether pregnant or working with pregnant colleagues – will feel better supported and empowered to make informed decisions.