Download or read book Diary of a Lottery Winner s Daughter written by Penelope Bush and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Diary of a Lottery Winner s Daughter written by Penelope Bush and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2011-07-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does money have to change everything? Charlotte Johnson is twelve but short for her age. She has a lovely brother, Spencer and a not so lovely sister, Chelsea. When their mum wins £3.7 million on the lottery they all assume that life will change for the better. But they haven't counted on how everyone around them will react. Charlotte's best friend is acting strangely, and someone's spreading cruel rumours at school. Can Charlotte use the money to change things for the better?
Download or read book A Child s Diary of Sins written by Paul Rupesh and published by Awesome Paperbacks. This book was released on 2021-01-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who doesn't enjoy a trip down memory lane? Only those who remember it for the horrors and sins it came with... "A Child's Diary of Sins" is an account of shocking and adventurous events that a man in his 40s remembers from his childhood. It may be a story of alleged childish episodes, yet it's anything but innocent. The man finds himself questioning his own ways as a child, when he lived a life more forbidden than an adult's. What an evil world for a kid!
Download or read book Me Myself Milly written by Penelope Bush and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Milly's had enough of living in her twin's shadow What happened to Milly last summer? She can't talk about it. Instead, she's writing in her journal. About growing up in the shadow of her twin sister Lily. About the American boy who's moved in upstairs. (There's something he's not telling either.) Milly can't keep her secret forever - can she?
Download or read book Learning from My Daughter written by Eva Feder Kittay and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does life have meaning? What is flourishing? How do we attain the good life? Philosophers, and many others of us, have explored these questions for centuries. As Eva Feder Kittay points out, however, there is a flaw in the essential premise of these questions: they seem oblivious to the very nature of the ways in which humans live, omitting a world of co-dependency, and of the fact that we live in and through our bodies, whether they are fully abled or disabled. Our dependent, vulnerable, messy, changeable, and embodied experience colors everything about our lives both on the surface and when it comes to deeper concepts, but we tend to leave aside the body for the mind when it comes to philosophical matters. Disability offers a powerful challenge to long-held philosophical views about the nature of the good life, what provides meaning in our lives, and the centrality of reason, as well as questions of justice, dignity, and personhood. These concepts need not be distant and idealized; the answers are right before us, in the way humans interact with one another, care for one another, and need one another--whether they possess full mental capacities or have cognitive limitations. We need to revise our concepts of things like dignity and personhood in light of this important correction, Kittay argues. This is the first of two books in which Kittay will grapple with just how we need to revisit core philosophical ideas in light of disabled people's experience and way of being in the world. Kittay, an award-winning philosopher who is also the mother to a multiply-disabled daughter, interweaves the personal voice with the philosophical as a critical method of philosophical investigation. Here, she addresses why cognitive disability can reorient us to what truly matters, and questions the centrality of normalcy as part of a good life. With profound sensitivity and insight, Kittay examines other difficult topics: How can we look at the ethical questions regarding prenatal testing in light of a new appreciation of the personhood of disabled people? What do new possibilities in genetic testing imply for understanding disability, the family, and bioethics? How can we reconsider the importance of care, and how does it work best? In the process of pursuing these questions, Kittay articulates an ethic of care, which is the ethical theory most useful for claiming full rights for disabled people and providing the opportunities for everyone to live joyful and fulfilling lives. She applies the lessons of care to the controversial alteration of severely cognitively disabled children known as the Ashley Treatment, whereby a child's growth is halted with extensive estrogen treatment and related bodily interventions are justified. This book both imparts lessons that advocate on behalf of those with significant disabilities, and constructs a moral theory grounded on our ability to give, receive, and share care and love. Above all, it aims to adjust social attitudes and misconceptions about life with disability.
Download or read book Handbook of Depression in Children and Adolescents written by John R. Z. Abela and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely, authoritative volume provides an integrative review of current knowledge on child and adolescent depression, covering everything from epidemiology and neurobiology to evidence-based treatment and prevention. From foremost scientist-practitioners, the book is organized within a developmental psychopathology framework that elucidates the factors that put certain children at risk and what can be done to help. Proven intervention models are discussed in step-by-step detail, with coverage of cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and pharmacological approaches, among others. Special topics include sex differences in depression, understanding and managing suicidality, and the intergenerational transmission of depression.
Download or read book Handbook for Working with Children and Youth written by Michael Ungar and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2005-05-11 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To study resilience one should adopt a fundamental humility about oneself and one′s culture and society and simultaneously a respect for the human strength of others. The chapters in this book take these three cautions seriously, and offer a convincing demonstration that resilience is indeed a many-splendored thing." --James Garbarino, Cornell University The Handbook For Working With Children and Youth: Pathways To Resilience Across Cultures and Contexts examines lives lived well despite adversity. Calling upon some of the most progressive thinkers in the field, it presents a groundbreaking collection of original writing on the theories, methods of study, and interventions that promote resilience. Unlike other works that have left largely unquestioned their own culture-bound interpretations of the ways children and youth survive and thrive, this volume explores the multiple paths children follow to health and well-being in diverse national and international settings. It demonstrates the connection between social and political health resources and addresses the more immediate concerns of how those who care for children create the physical, emotional, and spiritual environments in which resilience is nurtured. Key Features Cross-cultural. Illustrates the rich variety of culturally embedded pathways by which children navigate toward health and well-being Multidisciplinary. Draws upon international experts utilizing both quantitative and qualitative studies from psychology, social work, psychiatry, nursing, education, criminology, child and youth care, community health, and family therapy Comprehensive. Provides broad developmental perspectives on resilience, from theory and research methods to interventions with individuals, families, and communities Connects theory to practice. Clarifies the construct of resilience from the viewpoint of resilience researchers and practitioners in health-related disciplines from different methodological paradigms within the social sciences and human services Academics, graduate students, and professionals studying or working in human service fields such as human development and family studies, education, social work, child and youth care work, developmental psychology/applied developmental science, child psychiatry, nursing, and family therapy will benefit from this Handbook. In essence, anyone who works with youth or is interested in the developmental issues related to children and youth in clinical, residential, or community settings will find Ungar’s Handbook to be of great value.
Download or read book Re defining Children s Participation in the Countries of the South written by Graciela Tonon and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of this book is centered on the participation of children in countries of the South. In this sense, it will review the possibilities of children's participation, as well as their forms of participation in different contexts of daily life. There has been a tendency to underestimate children’s role as active constructors of their surrounding social space, as well as of the internalized interpretations of the way social life operates. Today it is necessary to recognize that children are agents actively involved in the construction of their own lives and the life of the societies they live in; and in this sense, it is important to consider and re-signify the participation of boys and girls as a fundamental pillar in the process of building societies in the 21st century. The book contains chapters that re-significate children’s participation in different countries from South America and South Africa, in relation with different topics: well-being, methods, citizenship, poverty, education, rurality, ethics and human rights.
Download or read book Lucky Girl written by Georgie May and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This must-read book debunks and critiques the Lucky Girl viral movement whilst providing you with all the tools you need to make your dreams come true. Brilliant.” Vicki Broadbent, founder of honestmum.com, author and broadcaster A helpful and inclusive guide to bringing more good luck into your life Unlock a vibrant and empowering journey with Lucky Girl, guided by Georgie May, a leading wellness expert and social media strategist. Lucky Girl provides a refreshing evidence-based approach which will infuse your life with excitement and positivity, allowing you to tap into your inherent skills and talents to attract abundance and luck. Within the pages of this captivating book, a treasure trove of easy-to-implement tools, transformative practices, and enchanting rituals are shared. These will propel you towards profound shifts, empowering you to embrace the life you truly desire. Say goodbye to your unlucky streak and unlock the door to a world of endless possibilities by learning: Strategies for challenging your situation and replacing it with a simple thought process that will power your hopes and dreams Techniques to help you identify why your luck seems so bad and how to change it Methods to help you manifest good luck based on contemporary research and case studies Practical tools to help you create your Lucky Girl Goals and learn resources on how to make them finally stick With Lucky Girl as your trusted companion, discover the secrets to living your best life. A book applicable to all ages and genders, allow Lucky Girl to inspire and uplift you as you embark on a journey of self-discovery, awareness, and personal growth. It's time to manifest the luck you deserve and embrace a life full of true authenticity, joy, and fulfillment. Are you ready to seize the reins of destiny and step into a brighter future? Let Lucky Girl be your guiding star on this transformative adventure!
Download or read book Every Girl Needs Her Pearls Journal written by Cha Jones and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A carry-along journal and inspirational quotes divided into topics such as attitude, beauty, time management, friendship and courage. Each section has anywhere from one to five quotes on a word and/or phrase that will assist girls and woman alike when they need to be reminded, uplifted or encouraged throughout the day. All of the thoughts and quotes were written by the author, Cha Jones, who is a poet and motivational speaker. This isn't a cover-to-cover read, but a carry-along flip-and-find text inspirational book.
Download or read book Irish Genealogical Abstracts from the Londonderry Journal 1772 1784 written by Donald M. Schlegel and published by Genealogical Publishing Com. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. Schlegel has abstracted all notices of marriages, births, deaths, separations, estate settlements, and persons emigrating to North America which appeared in the "Londonderry Journal" between 1772 and 1784. While marriage notices predominate, researchers will also encounter references to births, deaths, and separations, estate settlements, and notices of persons emigrating to North America. Since many of the notices in the Journal make no mention of relationships but give useful clues to where people lived in Ireland, Mr. Schlegel has gathered those references into a separate appendix. All told, this fully indexed publication identifies some 2,000 Irish men and women. This book should be especially useful to those interested in tracing 18th-century Scotch-Irish ancestors, since the largest proportion of emigrants from Ireland prior to the American Revolution came from Northern Ireland, embarking as so many of them did from the port of Londonderry.
Download or read book Your Child s Path written by Susan Engel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the worry out of parenting… These days, parenthood and anxiety seem to go hand in hand, especially given that it’s harder than ever to raise happy, well-adjusted kids in our complicated world. And all parents long to figure out just who their child will become when he or she grows up. But with websites, media, and other parents providing an endless stream of advice about how to raise a perfect and perfectly happy child, how can you really know whom to trust? Susan Engel draws on her years of experience as a developmental psychologist, educator, and mother to help parents stop worrying about their young children’s future and stop trying to control their formative years. Offering an intriguing new way of thinking about child development, she uses both personal and professional research to identify problematic behaviors that require intervention and gives reassurance about those that don’t. Unlike many parenting experts, Engel encourages perspective and acceptance: rambunctious children will calm down as they find activities to absorb their intellectual energy; similarly, as shy kids grow, they will learn how to reach out to others on a one-to-one level. Engel provides straightforward guidance about issues of major concern for parents—happiness, intelligence, love, and morality—while blending stories about real children with relevant and up-to-the-minute social and clinical research. This absorbing narrative is an indispensable tool that will restore your sanity, help you sleep better, and put the joy back in child-raising.
Download or read book Beyond Evidence Based Psychotherapy written by George W. Rosenfeld and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2009 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaches students through a common factors point-of-view, combining research, case studies, multiple treatment orientations, and a perspective that describes the personal growth of a clinician's career. This book offers students of child and adolescent psychotherapy insights into the practice of a child psychologist.
Download or read book Promoting Student Happiness written by Shannon M. Suldo and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in cutting-edge research, this book shows how interventions targeting gratitude, kindness, character strengths, optimistic thinking, hope, and healthy relationships can contribute to improved academic and social outcomes in grades 3-12. It provides a 10-session manual for promoting subjective well-being--complete with vivid case examples--that can be implemented with individuals, small groups, or whole classes. Factors that predict youth happiness are discussed, evidence-based assessment tools presented, and ways to involve teachers and parents described. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume includes 40 reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print these materials, plus online-only fidelity checklists and parent and teacher notes. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Download or read book The Economics of Happiness written by Mariano Rojas and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-13 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a panoramic view of the implications from Richard Easterlin’s groundbreaking work on happiness and economics. Contributions in the book show the relevance of the Easterlin Paradox to main areas, such as the relationship between income and happiness, the relationship between economic growth and well-being, conceptions of progress and development, design and evaluation of policies for well-being, and the use of happiness research to address welfare economics issues. This book is unique in the sense that it gathers contributions from senior and top researchers in the economics of happiness, whom have played a central role in the consolidation of happiness economics, as well as promising young scholars, showing the current dynamism and consolidation of happiness economics.
Download or read book Balancing the Big Stuff written by Miriam Liss and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the current conversation about work-family balance and “having it all” tends to focus on women, both men and women are harmed when conditions make it impossible to balance meaningful work with family life. Yet, both will benefit from re-evaluating what it means to have it all and fighting for changes in their relationships and society to make greater equality possible. Here, Miriam Liss and Holly Hollomon Schiffrin discuss the ways in which we all define “having it all” and how we can obtain it for ourselves through a better evaluation of what we want from ourselves, our families, our jobs, and each other. Determining a 50/50 division of labor around the house may not be the thing that works for everyone. Working from home or not at all may not be the thing to bring us satisfaction, but learning what studies show and how to feel balanced and make those decisions to bring balance is crucial. The authors argue that people can find balance in their roles by doing things in moderation. Although being engaged in both parenting and work is good for well-being, people can avoid the pitfalls of over-parenting and over-working. They show that balance can come from a meaningful consideration of what happiness and contentedness mean to us as individuals, and how best to achieve our goals within the limitations of our current circumstances. They illustrate that balance is not simply an individual problem. Social issues such as the lack of parental leave, flexible work schedules, and affordable, high quality child care make balance difficult. With attention now on the issue, they argue that it’s time men and women advocate for better services and better opportunities to achieve balance, happiness, and success in all their roles.
Download or read book Utopia for Realists written by Rutger Bregman and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Universal basic income. A 15-hour workweek. Open borders. Does it sound too good to be true? One of Europe's leading young thinkers shows how we can build an ideal world today. "A more politically radical Malcolm Gladwell." -- New York Times After working all day at jobs we often dislike, we buy things we don't need. Rutger Bregman, a Dutch historian, reminds us it needn't be this way -- and in some places it isn't. Rutger Bregman's TED Talk about universal basic income seemed impossibly radical when he delivered it in 2014. A quarter of a million views later, the subject of that video is being seriously considered by leading economists and government leaders the world over. It's just one of the many utopian ideas that Bregman proves is possible today. Utopia for Realists is one of those rare books that takes you by surprise and challenges what you think can happen. From a Canadian city that once completely eradicated poverty, to Richard Nixon's near implementation of a basic income for millions of Americans, Bregman takes us on a journey through history, and beyond the traditional left-right divides, as he champions ideas whose time have come. Every progressive milestone of civilization -- from the end of slavery to the beginning of democracy -- was once considered a utopian fantasy. Bregman's book, both challenging and bracing, demonstrates that new utopian ideas, like the elimination of poverty and the creation of the fifteen-hour workweek, can become a reality in our lifetime. Being unrealistic and unreasonable can in fact make the impossible inevitable, and it is the only way to build the ideal world.
