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Series: Searching for Golden Empires Paperback William K. Hartmann 9780816531967 $30.95 HISTORY Mar 12, 2015

In Searching for Golden Empires, William K. Hartmann tells a true-life adventure story that recounts the shared history of the United States and Mexico, unveiling episodes both tragic and uplifting. Hernan Cortés, Montezuma, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, and Viceroy Antonio Mendoza are just some of the principal eyewitnesses in this vivid history of New World exploration.
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Series: Acquired Tastes Why Families Eat the Way They Do Paperback Brenda L. Beagan 9780774828581 $32.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE Grade (US) from 17 May 01, 2015

Magazine articles and self-improvement books tell us that our food choices serve as bold statements about who we are as individuals. Acquired Tastes reveals that they say more about where we come from and who we would like to be. Interviews with Canadian families in both rural and urban settings reveal that age, gender, social class, ethnicity, health concerns, food availability, and political and moral concerns shape the meanings that families attach to food. They also influence how parents and teens respond to discourses on health, beauty, an... + Read More
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Series: Qigong Through the Seasons How to Stay Healthy All Year with Qigong, Meditation, Diet and Herbs Paperback Ronald H. Davis 9781848192386 $33.95 BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Feb 21, 2015

Within the holistic framework of the Daoist way, Ronald H. Davis provides a comprehensive and straightforward guide to the principles and practice of actively living in harmony with the seasonal energetic changes throughout the year. The program focuses on the importance of Qigong, meditation, and diet to support good mental and physical health. The author includes clear explanations of the theory underlying this approach to a healthy life, including the Five Phases of Change (Five Elements) of Chinese Medicine, the body’s Qi system of c... + Read More
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Series: Nothing About Us, Without Us! 20 Years of Dementia Advocacy Paperback Christine Bryden 9781849056717 $36.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Sep 21, 2015

Advocating for dementia for 20 years, Christine Bryden has been instrumental in ensuring that people with dementia are included in discussions about the condition and how to manage it. This collection of her hard-hitting and inspiring presentations demands 'nothing about us, without us!' and encourages self-advocacy. Essential reading for people with dementia, their families, and professionals working in the field.
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Series: Can I tell you about Depression? A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals Paperback Christopher Dowrick 9781849055635 $18.95 PSYCHOLOGY Age (years) from 7 - 18 Feb 21, 2015

Meet Julie – a woman who suffers from periods of depression. Julie and her family help readers to understand what depression is, what it is like to feel depressed, and how it can affect their family life. She explains how coping with depression can sometimes be very difficult but that there is support and help available that can relieve the feelings of depression. This illustrated book is an ideal introduction to depression – a condition that can be particularly difficult for children to understand. It shows family, friends, and anyone who know... + Read More
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Series: Can I tell you about Peanut Allergy? A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals Paperback Sharon Dempsey 9781849055932 $18.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Age (years) from 7 Apr 21, 2015

Danny explains that peanut allergies can be very serious, but once you know how to manage them, they don’t have to get in the way of living a fun and full life. Danny talks about what a peanut allergy is, what do to in an emergency, and how his friends and family can help him to live a nut free life, including on special occasions and trips away. This illustrated book, for readers aged seven and up, will help to increase awareness about peanut allergies, in the classroom or at home, and includes clear, useful information for parents and profess... + Read More
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Series: Can I tell you about...? Can I tell you about Eczema? A guide for friends, family and professionals Paperback Julie Collier 9781849055642 $18.95 HEALTH & FITNESS Age (years) from 7 - 99 Feb 21, 2015

Meet Helen - a girl with eczema. Helen invites readers to learn about this skin condition from her perspective, describing how it feels to have itchy and inflamed skin nearly all the time. She explains how different creams, ointments and other treatments can help her skin to feel better and lets readers know about other ways she can be helped and supported.This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
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Series: Games and Activities for Attaching With Your Child Paperback Deborah D. Gray 9781849057950 $26.95 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Aug 21, 2015

Packed full of great ideas for fun games and activities, this book encourages positive attachments between a parent or carer and their child. When it comes to choosing the best games to play with children who have difficulties attaching, it is often hard to know how to play with a purpose. This book contains fun, age-appropriate games along with an explanation of why they matter. All the games included are designed for specific age ranges, from infants to older children, and help to address particular needs in children that are known to affect ... + Read More
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Series: JKP Short Introductions A Short Introduction to Helping Young People Manage Anxiety Paperback Carol Fitzpatrick 9781849055574 $33.95 PSYCHOLOGY Feb 21, 2015

Anxiety is an increasingly common problem in young people, but there are many different causes and types, and it can be difficult to know where to start in order to understand it and know how best to help.This easy-to-read guide provides information about the different types of anxiety and why some young people experience anxiety, and is full of advice and tips on how to help and support young people. As well as common types of anxiety such as generalised anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder, it also covers issues or disorders that can ... + Read More
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Series: Give Food a Chance A New View on Childhood Eating Disorders Paperback Julie O'Toole 9781849057318 $33.95 PSYCHOLOGY Mar 21, 2015

Drawing on over a decade's experience as director of The Kartini Clinic, Julie O'Toole offers a fresh perspective on childhood eating disorders and invaluable insights for parents and professionals. Describing the philosophy behind The Kartini Clinic's world-renowned treatment protocol, O'Toole presents compelling evidence that childhood eating disorders have a neurological rather than a psycho-social basis, and explains what this means for treatment. She describes what patients and families can expect from treatment, signs, and symptoms indica... + Read More
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Series: What to Feed an Asperger? How to go from three foods to three hundred with love, patience and a little sleight of hand Paperback Sarah Patten 9781849057684 $26.95 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Jan 21, 2015

Sarah Patten describes how she managed to get her super sensitive Asperger son to go from eating just three bland white foods to eating a nutritious diet including fruit and vegetables. Includes many recipes for simple, healthy meals given the Asperger seal of approval, as well as advice for making mealtimes as stress-free as possible.
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Series: Autism and the Stress Effect A 4-Step Lifestyle Approach to Transform Your Child's Health, Happiness and Vitality Paperback Theresa Hamlin 9781849057486 $26.95 PSYCHOLOGY Nov 21, 2015
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Series: Tomas Loves... A rhyming book about fun, friendship - and autism Paperback Jude Welton 9781849055444 $21.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 6 Jan 21, 2015

Tomas is a little boy who loves trains, trampolines and his dog Flynn. He hates sudden noise, surprises and changes in routine. There are many things about Tomas that make him special and unique, but despite his differences he loves fun and friendship – just like you. This beautifully illustrated, rhyming book is a perfect introduction to autism for young readers aged 2 and over, including children on the autism spectrum and their friends and siblings. In helping the reader get to know Tomas, the book encourages children to reco... + Read More
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Series: Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie What's Happening to Ellie? A Book About Puberty for Girls and Young Women with Autism and Related Conditions Hardcover Kate E. Reynolds 9781849055260 $20.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 17 Feb 21, 2015

This simple resource helps parents and carers teach girls with autism and related conditions about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional, such as new feelings, and physical, such as periods. This fully illustrated positive and entertaining book provides the perfect opportunity to talk about puberty with girls and young women with autism or related conditions.
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Series: Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie Things Ellie Likes A book about sexuality and masturbation for girls and young women with autism and related conditions Hardcover Kate E. Reynolds 9781849055253 $20.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 17 Feb 21, 2015

Ellie likes lots of different things. She likes listening to music and making pizza. There are also things that Ellie enjoys doing in private, like touching her vagina.This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach girls and young women with autism or related conditions about masturbation. It covers when and where it is appropriate and helps to establish boundaries surrounding privacy more generally. With simple but explicit illustrations, this book provides the perfect platform to talk about sexuality with girls and young... + Read More
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Series: Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie Ellie Needs to Go A book about how to use public toilets safely for girls and young women with autism and related conditions Hardcover Kate E. Reynolds 9781849055246 $20.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 17 Jan 21, 2015

When Ellie is in the park with her father, she needs to go to the toilet. Ellie knows that public toilets are different to her toilet at home. This visual resource helps parents and carers teach girls and young women with autism and related conditions about how to use public toilets safely. It covers the subtleties of social etiquette including where to stand and look, as well as practicalities such as remembering to lock the cubicle door. With simple and effective illustrations throughout, the book is the perfect starting point for teaching in... + Read More
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Series: Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie What's Happening to Tom? A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions Hardcover Kate E. Reynolds 9781849055239 $20.95 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Age (years) from 10 - 17 Aug 01, 2014

Tom notices that his body is changing. Tom's voice is different and hair is growing in new places. There are other changes happening too. Tom learns that he has started growing into a man. Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty. It covers all the changes that they will experience, both emotional such as new feelings and physical such as wet dreams. This fully illustrated positive and entertaining book provides the perfect... + Read More
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Series: Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie Things Tom Likes A book about sexuality and masturbation for boys and young men with autism and related conditions Hardcover Kate E. Reynolds 9781849055222 $20.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 17 Aug 01, 2014

Tom likes lots of different things. He likes singing and watching TV in the family room. There are also things that Tom enjoys doing in private, like touching his penis.This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about masturbation. It covers when and where it is appropriate and helps to establish boundaries surrounding privacy more generally. With simple but explicit illustrations, this book provides the perfect platform to talk about sexuality with boys and young men with autism... + Read More
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Series: Sexuality and Safety with Tom and Ellie Tom Needs to Go A book about how to use public toilets safely for boys and young men with autism and related conditions Hardcover Kate E. Reynolds 9781849055215 $20.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 17 Aug 01, 2014

When Tom is out shopping, he needs to go to the toilet. Tom knows that public toilets are different to his toilet at home. There are urinals and cubicles and he has to decide which to use.This visual resource helps parents and carers teach boys and young men with autism or other special needs about how to use public toilets safely. It covers the subtleties of social etiquette including where to stand and look, as well as practicalities such as remembering to lock the cubicle door. With simple and effective illustrations throughout, the book is ... + Read More
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Series: Alex and the Scary Things A Story to Help Children Who Have Experienced Something Scary Hardcover Melissa Moses 9781849057936 $24.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 21, 2015

Alex is an alligator who has experienced scary things. In this charmingly illustrated story, he talks about how this affects him and how he copes. By reading about the different parts of Alex that come out because of the scary things he has experienced, such as The Destroyer when he is angry, Spacey when he dissociates, and Puddles when he is sad, children will learn to recognise when they experience difficult emotions and develop strategies for coping them. Suitable for children aged approximately four to eight years.
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Series: A Sky of Diamonds A Story for Children About Loss, Grief and Hope Hardcover Camille Gibbs 9781849056229 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Feb 21, 2015

When Mia learns that her mother has died, all the colour is sapped from her world. She feels guilty, angry, sad and lost, and she doesn’t know what to do to feel better. Little by little, with her Dad’s help, Mia finds her own, special way of coping. When she feels sad or lonely, she looks to the stars. An invaluable resource for anyone supporting a grieving child, this storybook for children aged five to nine addresses loss, grief, and hope. It highlights the importance of giving children time to work through their feelings and provides though... + Read More
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Series: Scent of Apples A Collection of Stories Paperback Bienvenido N. Santos 9780295956954 $19.00 LITERARY COLLECTIONS Sep 15, 2015

This collection of sixteen short stories brings the work of a distinguished Filipino writer to the attention of an American audience. Bienvenido N. Santos first came to the United States in 1941, and since then, he has lived intermittently here and in the Philippines, writing in English about his experiences.