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The Lost Art of Listening Third Edition How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships

The Lost Art of Listening Third Edition How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships

That isn't what I meant! Truly listening and being heard is far from simple even between people who care about each other. This perennial bestseller-now revised and updated for the digital age-analyzes how any conversation can go off the rails and provides essential skills for building mutual understanding. Thoughtful witty and empathic the book is filled with vivid stories of couples coworkers friends and family working through tough emotions and navigating differences of all kinds. Learn ways you can: *Hear what people mean not just what they say. *Share a difference of opinion without sounding dismissive. *Encourage uncommunicative people to open up. *Make sure both sides get heard in heated discussions. *Get through to someone who never seems to listen. *Ask for support without getting unwanted advice. *Reduce miscommunication in texts and online. From renowned therapist Michael P. Nichols and new coauthor Martha B. Straus the third edition reflects the huge impact of technology and social media on relationships and gives advice for talking to loved ones across social and political divides | The Lost Art of Listening Third Edition How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships

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The Psychology of Fashion

The Psychology of Fashion

The Psychology of Fashion offers an insightful introduction to the exciting and dynamic world of fashion in relation to human behaviour from how clothing can affect our cognitive processes to the way retail environments manipulate consumer behaviour. The book explores how fashion design can impact healthy body image how psychology can inform a more sustainable perspective on the production and disposal of clothing and why we develop certain shopping behaviours. With fashion imagery ever present in the streets press and media The Psychology of Fashion shows how fashion and psychology can make a positive difference to our lives.

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Psychology of Music

Psychology of Music

How does music affect our moods? What is the best way to develop musical skills? How does the definition of music vary between cultures? The Psychology of Music explores the important impact music has on our everyday lives and its influence on society groups and individual people. It demonstrates how music can benefit our intellectual functioning and health and well-being and examines musical ability as both a gift and something that can be developed through learning and practice. Music can enhance our understanding of humanity and modern life and The Psychology of Music shows us the significance of music and the power it can have over our behaviour.

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The Psychology of Running

The Psychology of Running

Why do people run? How can I improve my running performance? Will running help me feel better? The Psychology of Running provides a unique insight into why running is such a popular form of exercise and competition. From evolutionary perspectives on why humans have needed to run and how our bodies have adapted for this function to discussing evidence-based interventions that can improve running performance the book delves into the psychological motivations and benefits of running. The book also considers ways in which running can be used for social change and life skill development highlighting how such a simple activity can have benefits for our physical and mental health. Providing proven psychological strategies and techniques to help improve running performance and boost our individual self-belief The Psychology of Running shows us how we can enjoy running no matter our age or ability.

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The Psychology of Prejudice

The Psychology of Prejudice

Why do we develop extreme attitudes to others? Can our personality contribute to our prejudices? How do we reduce prejudice and discrimination? The Psychology of Prejudice explores different forms of prejudice and discrimination from racial jokes to genocide. It looks at what might cause our prejudiced attitudes including our personalities social influences group identity and evolutionary factors and how prejudice can be reduced through education campaigning and consciousness raising. Offering insights into a topic of great public concern and debate The Psychology of Prejudice shows us how we can confront our prejudiced attitudes and contribute to greater tolerance and understanding.

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Harry's Story: A Picture Book to Raise Awareness of and Support Children with DLD

Harry's Story: A Picture Book to Raise Awareness of and Support Children with DLD

For effective use this book can be purchased alongside the professional guide Supporting Children with DLD. Both books can be purchased together as a set Supporting Children with DLD: A Picture Book and User Guide to Learn About Developmental Language Disorder [978-0-367-70920-4]. This beautifully illustrated picture book has been created to develop awareness of Developmental Language Disorder and provides a unique opportunity to sensitively gain children’s perspectives of the condition. Harry enjoys school but faces daily challenges due to his language difficulties. When he is asked to write a story he struggles to find the words to put his thoughts onto paper. He learns to share his stories through pictures instead and in doing so helps his supportive teacher understand what she can do to make life easier for him. With bright illustrations and language that can be accessed by children with DLD this story can be used to start conversations about the lived experience of children with Developmental Language Disorder giving them a voice and helping them express their thoughts and feelings. It can also be used as a training tool for teachers and other professionals. This is an essential resource for parents and practitioners looking to understand and support children with DLD. | Harry's Story: A Picture Book to Raise Awareness of and Support Children with DLD

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Speak for Yourself Discussing Assumptions

Speak for Yourself Discussing Assumptions

To get the complete Idioms for Inclusivity experience this book can be purchased alongside four others as a set Idioms for Inclusivity: Fostering Belonging with Language 978-1-032-28635-8. Informed by sociolinguistic research yet written accessibly Speak for Yourself challenges readers to investigate the concept of assumptions as it relates to both language-use and inclusivity. This engaging and delightfully illustrated book invites students to engage with concepts such as: the cultural meaning of the idiom speak for yourself and how it can act as a helpful warning against harmful assumptions Presuppositions – a concept developed by linguists to research and understand assumptions in language why the expectation to speak for yourself can make someone feel excluded and how understanding the way language works can help us learn to be more inclusive Featuring practical inclusivity tips related to integrating learning into daily conversations this enriching curriculum supplement can be used in a Language Arts setting to learn about figurative language; in a Social Studies setting to discuss diversity equity inclusion and belonging; or as an introduction to linguistics for students ages 7-14. | Speak for Yourself Discussing Assumptions

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The Psychology of Performance

The Psychology of Performance

Why is performing under pressure often so difficult? What strategies can help us deliver our best performance? How can we boost our self-confidence? The Psychology of Performance explores the key psychological factors that affect our ability to cope under pressure whether it’s competing in a sport appearing in front of an audience or meeting a tight deadline. It looks at how we develop skills through learning and practice and how self-confidence and decision-making can be sharpened to boost our expertise. The book explains how to develop the best mindset for performance and shows how factors such as sleep nutrition and rest and recovery can influence our moods and how we function. When we need to perform a task with little room for error The Psychology of Performance helps us to understand how to do this to the best of our ability.

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Coping with Cancer DBT Skills to Manage Your Emotions-and Balance Uncertainty with Hope

Coping with Cancer DBT Skills to Manage Your Emotions-and Balance Uncertainty with Hope

This compassionate book presents dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) a proven psychological intervention that Marsha M. Linehan developed specifically for the impossible situations of life-and which she and Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz now apply to the unique challenges of cancer for the first time. *How can you face the fear sadness and anger without being paralyzed by them? *Is it possible to hold on to hope without being in denial? *How can you nurture supportive relationships when you have barely enough energy to take care of yourself? Learn powerful DBT skills that can help you make difficult treatment decisions manage overwhelming emotions speak up for your needs and tolerate distress. The stories and collective wisdom of other cancer patients and survivors illustrate the coping skills and show how you can live meaningfully even during the darkest days. | Coping with Cancer DBT Skills to Manage Your Emotions-and Balance Uncertainty with Hope

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The Psychology of the Paranormal

The Psychology of the Paranormal

Can mediums communicate with the dead? Do people really believe they’ve been abducted by aliens? Why do some people make life decisions based on their horoscope? The Psychology of the Paranormal explores some commonly held beliefs regarding experiences so strange they can defy an obvious scientific explanation. The book explains how psychologists have conducted experiments to provide insight into phenomena such as clairvoyance astrology and alien abduction as well as teaching us fundamental truths about human belief systems. From debunking myths about Extra Sensory Perception to considering whether our lives can truly be fated by the stars The Psychology of the Paranormal shows us that however unlikely belief in the paranormal will continue to be widespread.

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The Psychology of Belonging

The Psychology of Belonging

Can a sense of belonging increase life satisfaction? Why do we sometimes feel lonely? How can we sustain lasting human connections? The Psychology of Belonging explores why feeling like we belong is so important throughout our lives from childhood to old age irrespective of culture race or geography. With its virtues and shortcomings belonging to groups such as families social groups schools workplaces and communities is fundamental to our identity and wellbeing even in a time when technology has changed the way we connect with each other. In a world where loneliness and social isolation is on the rise The Psychology of Belonging shows how meaningful connections can build a sense of belonging for all of us.

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The Boy Question How To Teach Boys To Succeed In School

The Boy Question How To Teach Boys To Succeed In School

Following on from the huge success of Boys Don’t Try? this essential new book answers nine key questions about how teachers and schools can best tackle boys’ academic underperformance. For decades schools have grappled with the most significant barriers to male academic success: a lack of motivation to succeed poor attitudes to learning lower literacy levels and a reluctance to read for pleasure or write at length. In this compelling book Mark Roberts provides clear answers about how teachers can tackle ‘The Boy Question’. Each chapter answers a frequently asked question about how best to teach boys outlining the issue and demonstrating what can be done about it. Informed by a wealth of research and the author’s personal experience of successfully teaching boys this book offers an abundance of practical advice for the busy classroom teacher. It will shine a light on what makes boys tick and how we can design effective curriculums to ensure they can best acquire powerful knowledge. With practical advice and examples to help address anti-social attitudes and stem the cycle of boys’ underachievement this is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders. | The Boy Question How To Teach Boys To Succeed In School

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The Psychology of Weather

The Psychology of Weather

Do you feel happier on a sunny day? Are you afraid of thunderstorms? Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? The Psychology of Weather explores our relationship with the weather and how it can affect our mood behaviour and lifestyle. The book sheds light on our preoccupation with this natural phenomenon providing insights into how the weather on the day we were born can directly affect our intelligence and personality and explore such surprising findings that suicide rates peak in the spring and summer. When the weather affects everything from our buying behaviour to the jobs we do The Psychology of Weather shows us that understanding and appreciating the weather can improve our well-being and contribute to human survival.

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Use Your Words Discussing Articulation

Use Your Words Discussing Articulation

To get the complete Idioms for Inclusivity experience this book can be purchased alongside four others as a set Idioms for Inclusivity: Fostering Belonging with Language 978-1-032-28635-8. Informed by sociolinguistic research yet written accessibly Use Your Words challenges readers to investigate the concept of articulation as it relates to both language-use and inclusivity. This engaging and delightfully illustrated book invites students to engage with concepts such as: the cultural meaning of the idiom use your words Linguistic Relativity a framework linguists use to research and understand how thought and language influence one another why being told to use your words can make someone feel excluded and how understanding the way language works can help us learn to be more inclusive Featuring practical inclusivity tips related to integrating learning into daily conversations this enriching curriculum supplement can be used in a Language Arts setting to learn about figurative language; in a Social Studies setting to discuss diversity equity inclusion and belonging; or as an introduction to linguistics for students ages 7-14. | Use Your Words Discussing Articulation

GBP 8.99
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Keep Your Word Discussing Promises

Keep Your Word Discussing Promises

To get the complete Idioms for Inclusivity experience this book can be purchased alongside four others as a set Idioms for Inclusivity: Fostering Belonging with Language 978-1-032-28635-8. Informed by sociolinguistic research yet written accessibly Keep Your Word challenges readers to investigate the act of promising as it relates to both language-use and inclusivity. This engaging and delightfully illustrated book invites students to engage with concepts such as: the cultural meaning of the idiom keep your word Speech Acts and Felicity Conditions two frameworks that linguists use to research and understand promises why the expectation to keep your word can make someone feel excluded and how understanding the way language works can help learn to be more inclusive Featuring practical inclusivity tips related to promises this enriching curriculum supplement can be used in a Language Arts setting to learn about figurative language; in a Social Studies setting to discuss diversity equity inclusion and belonging; or as an introduction to linguistics for students ages 7-14. | Keep Your Word Discussing Promises

GBP 8.99
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The Psychology of Dog Ownership

The Psychology of Dog Ownership

What are the benefits of owning a dog on health and well-being? Why does a problem dog behave as it does and how can owners deal with unwanted behaviour? How do dogs communicate with humans and each other? The Psychology of Dog Ownership explores the nature of our unique relationship with dogs and its effect on our mental and physical welfare. The book uses psychological learning theory to examine dog behaviour and highlights the importance of determining between typical dog behaviour and behaviour disorders that need treatment. Focusing on how dog owners can communicate effectively with their pets and always with the dogsbest interests in mind The Psychology of Dog Ownership enhances our understanding of the modern human-canine bond and shows how important and enjoyable this relationship can be.

GBP 12.99
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The Psychology of Happiness

The Psychology of Happiness

Is happiness all down to luck? Do events in our life influence how happy we feel? Can too much of a good thing make us less happy? The Psychology of Happiness introduces readers to the variety of factors that can affect how happy we are. From our personality and feelings of self-worth to our physical health and employment status happiness is a subjective experience which will change throughout our lives. Although feeling happy is linked with positive thinking and our sociability in daily life the book also includes surprising facts about the limitations of our personal happiness. We all want to feel happy in our lives and The Psychology of Happiness shows us that achieving it can be both an accident of fortune and as a direct result of our own actions and influence.

GBP 12.99
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Study Guide: What Great Principals Do Differently Twenty Things That Matter Most

Study Guide: What Great Principals Do Differently Twenty Things That Matter Most

Written to accompany the third edition of Todd Whitaker's bestselling title What Great Principals Do Differently this study guide can be used by facilitators and participants in workshops webinars book study groups or other professional development events. The guide features a variety of strategies and activities that will help principals apply the book’s concepts to their own situation so they can get the most out of the book increase their professional growth and have a greater impact as school leaders. Each chapter includes: Key Concepts Discussion Questions Journal Prompts Group Activities Application Strategies With this study guide you can gain a deeper understanding of Whitaker's acclaimed book and learn how to apply his concepts and ideas in daily practices. | Study Guide: What Great Principals Do Differently Twenty Things That Matter Most

GBP 13.99
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Helping Your Child Overcome Reading Challenges

Helping Your Child Overcome Reading Challenges

When your child struggles with learning to read it can feel overwhelming. What causes reading difficulties? How can you support your child on the road to a rich and rewarding literacy life? Drawing on her dual expertise as a literacy specialist and a psychotherapist Diane Tracey takes a unique and holistic approach to supporting children's health and emotional well-being along with their reading skills. In this straightforward knowledgeable guide she explains exactly how the reading process works and what you can do to foster literacy development every step of the way. Filled with checklists fun activities to do with kids and insightful stories this compassionate resource gives you tools to help a struggling reader of any age become an avid book lover. | Helping Your Child Overcome Reading Challenges

GBP 12.99
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Seen Locally

Seen Locally

Originally published in 1989 Henry Pluckrose well-known as an educational consultant writer and lecturer examines the way in which a study of the local environment can enrich young children’s learning and be used as a starting point for all manner of cross-curriculum work. He explores the ways in which men and women of the past have shaped the physical environment in which contemporary children live and how these changes are reflected in and commented upon by public buildings their own homes systems of transport the streets of village town and city and so on. Written specially for all who have responsibility for young children – teachers youth leaders parents – the book offers a wealth of suggestions for helping children look at their everyday environment. It indicates ways in which close observation of place can provide the starting point in a learning programme showing how information which adult and child obtain together can be recorded through pictures models maps plans and photographs and in the written and spoken word. Seen Locally is an invaluable source book of ideas which can be developed and extended within the curriculum guidelines of each individual school.

GBP 14.99
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Raising Children With Grit Parenting Passionate Persistent and Successful Kids

Raising Children With Grit Parenting Passionate Persistent and Successful Kids

Grit the combination of passion and perseverance has more of an influence on success than cognitive ability and parents want nothing more than to raise happy successful children. Raising Children With Grit: Parenting Passionate Persistent and Successful Kids provides the strategies that parents need to teach motivate and inspire children to pursue their passions with grit—and succeed. And by focusing on self-discipline parenting strategies and personality traits parents can cultivate perseverance in their children. By coupling that with an emphasis on curiosity and interest-building activities parents can help their children define their passions. Additionally this book offers tips for parents about working with school personnel how to model grit in their own lives and how social factors can influence the development of grit. | Raising Children With Grit Parenting Passionate Persistent and Successful Kids

GBP 12.99
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Spark

Spark

Professor Peyton Wilde has an enviable life teaching sociology at an idyllic liberal arts college-yet she is troubled by a sense of fading inspiration. One day an invitation arrives. Peyton has been selected to attend a luxurious all-expense-paid seminar in Iceland where participants billed as some of the greatest thinkers in the world will be charged with answering one perplexing question. Meeting her diverse teammates-two neuroscientists a philosopher a dance teacher a collage artist and a farmer-Peyton wonders what she could ever have to contribute. The ensuing journey of discovery will transform the characters' work their biases and themselves. This suspenseful novel shows that the answers you seek can be found in the most unlikely places. It can be read for pleasure is a great choice for book clubs and can be used as unique and inspiring reading in qualitative research and other courses in education sociology social work psychology and communication. | Spark

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Motivating Students with Dyslexia 100 Ideas for Empowering Teachers in the Classroom

Motivating Students with Dyslexia 100 Ideas for Empowering Teachers in the Classroom

Bursting with concise and clear advice in this book Gad Elbeheri explores why motivation for pupils with dyslexia can drop and how this can be addressed before it impacts on learning. Motivating Students with Dyslexia provides a variety of ideas for improving motivation all one hundred tried and tested and can be applied in the classroom immediately. With a focus on enhancing the skills and the self-sufficiency of teachers this essential resource provides: An accessible summary of the theoretical groundings to motivation. A clear rationale of why particular strategies should be used. Advice on how to successfully plan execute and evaluate learning at school and at home. Ideal for teachers and SENCos around the world who are looking to improve or diversify motivation techniques for students with dyslexia this book is a brilliant toolkit of inspiring ideas for increasing motivation among students with dyslexia at all levels of education. | Motivating Students with Dyslexia 100 Ideas for Empowering Teachers in the Classroom

GBP 14.99
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Descriptosaurus Punctuation in Action Year 1: The Ninjabread Girl

Descriptosaurus Punctuation in Action Year 1: The Ninjabread Girl

The Gingerbread Man was rather a handful but wait until you meet the Ninjabread Girl! With a Hiiiiii-yaaaaa! she runs away saying Run! Run! So fast like a twirl … you can’t catch me I’m the Ninjabread Girl! Can the Ninjitsu Trainer catch her? What about the crocodile? Or the wolf? Can nothing stop her? On her journey the Ninjabread Girl writes the story with the assistance of the spirit fox Kitsune and Punctua the Fairy Godmother of Writing to punctuate properly and become a bestselling author. Descriptosaurus Punctuation in Action Year 1: The Ninjabread Girl is part of a short series of age-specific beautifully illustrated stories that can be read for pleasure and/or used as a contextualised resource containing a step-by-step guide to teaching punctuation. The characters from each story are used to demonstrate a range of punctuation rules in a fun and engaging way appropriate to the book's age group. Areas covered include: formulating punctuation rules. the use of misconceptions to highlight common errors. teaching tips to provide a punctuation model. The book explores the impact of punctuation on reading understanding meaning and effect and can be used as a basis for pupils’ own punctuation or included in their ‘Writer’s Toolkit. ' These new Descriptosaurus stories are an indispensable teaching aid for making punctuation fun for all primary teachers and literacy coordinators.

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The Psychology of Politics

The Psychology of Politics

How do some political leaders capture popular support? What is the appeal of belonging to a nation? Can democracy thrive? The Psychology of Politics explores how the emotions which underpin everyday life are also vital in what happens on the political stage. It draws on psychoanalytic ideas to show how fear and passion shape the political sphere in our changing societies and cultures and examines topical social issues and events including Brexit the changing nature of democracy activism and Trump in America. In a changing global political climate The Psychology of Politics shows us how we can make sense of what drives human conduct in relation to political ideas and action.

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