Written by a renowned expert in the field, this book provides a basic grounding in play therapy intervention.

“Neaptide races from domestic trauma to staff-room banter ... it bursts with provocative ideas and disturbing questions about human relationships. Most important, it shows that the facade of liberalism and emancipation is merely a translucent gloss.” Jewish Chronicle Claire is a history teacher at a local school where two teenage girls have come out. Their principal, Bea Grimble, is none too impressed, and aims to have them expelled. Claire, who had been hiding the fact that she is homosexual, speaks up on behalf of the girls: this in spite of the fact that she is fighting her ex-husband Lawrence for custody of their daughter, the precocious and happy Poppy. All around Claire hardened attitudes are challenged – and confirmed – as she must decide whether to try to maintain a position of honesty, and battle hypocrisy, from within the bounds of the law, or without. A modern story of custody battles, sexual identity and gender politics, framed around the ancient myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone. Neaptide was the winner of the 1982 George Devine Award and became the first play by a living female writer to be performed at the National Theatre, London, in 1986. This Modern Classics edition feature a new introduction by Dr Carina Bartleet.

This book provides an overview of current practice, policy, and research in early childhood education across the UK. It brings together chapters on all core aspects of early years education and spotlighting vital new areas - each written by established and emerging stars in the field. Each chapter features: • an overview of research in the field • critiques of relevant policy • examples from current practice • an agenda for the future • suggestions for further reading and resources. This text is an accessible and comprehensive read for students and practitioners in the early years sector alike. Cathy Nutbrown is Professor of Education at the University of Sheffield and President of Early Education

Evolutionary Playwork and Reflective Analytic Practice will enable playwork students, practitioners and researchers to reassess the impact and purpose of playwork on children.

Thisÿ15-hourÿfree course explored the role of play in children's learning, and the importance of spontaneous play and socialising in the playground.

A Complete Course In ICSE Eng. IX And X

This new edition provides paediatricians and trainees with a complete guide to the physical diagnosis of diseases and disorders in children. Divided into 39 sections, the book begins with an overview of paediatric history and examination, growth and development, neonatal medicine, genetics, and nutrition. Each of the following sections covers diagnosis of disorders in different sub-specialties. Each case is presented in a step by step format describing aetiology, pathology, clinical features and differential diagnosis in depth. The second edition has been fully revised and new chapters on podiatry, surgical urology and neurosurgery added. Edited by recognised Glasgow-based experts, this comprehensive atlas features more than 2000 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables across nearly 1000 pages. Key points Complete guide to diagnosis of paediatric diseases and disorders Fully revised second edition with new topics and more than 2000 images and illustrations Internationally recognised editor and author team Previous edition (9789351521525) published in 2014

This book presents unique new insights into the development of human ritual and society through our heritage of play and performance.