The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories
The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories

Author: Sudhā Mūrti

Publisher: Penguin Books India

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780143330066

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A princess thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees, and a shepherd with a bag of words...Kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will only marry the man who can ask her a question she cannot answer; the orphan boy outwits his greedy uncles with a bag of ash; and an old couple in distress is saved by a magic drum. Sudha Murty's grandparents told her some of these stories when she was a child; others she heard from her friends from around the world. These delightful and timeless folktales have been her favourites for years, and she has recounted them many times over to the young people in her life. With this collection, they will be enjoyed by many more readers, of all ages. Age group of target audience is 8+.

Under the Eye of the Clock
Under the Eye of the Clock

Author: Christopher Nolan

Publisher: Arcade Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781559705127

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Oxygen-deprived for two hours at birth, Christopher Nolan lived to write, at age twenty-one, the autobiography of his childhood, told as the story of Joseph Meehan. He wrote the book, using a "unicorn stick" attached to his head, letter by painful letter. The result is astonishingly lyrical, filled with powerful description, touching moments of triumph and humiliation, and, above all, disarming wit. It is, in the words of London's Daily Express, "a book of sheer wonder".

Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional Wellbeing

Author: Gillian Shotton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-10-03

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1351580183

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This is an essential resource for educators working to support emotional wellbeing in children and young people. Written by the team behind the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training programme, it provides practical suggestions that can be implemented straight away to make a positive difference in the life of the young person. The second edition of this bestselling guide has been fully updated and includes a new chapter on resilience as well as additional material on recognising and dealing with anxiety and anger. The chapters give a clear overview of each topic underpinned by the latest research in educational psychology, descriptions of vulnerabilities as well as case studies and suggestions for practical activities. Topics include: self-esteem; friendship skills; social skills; therapeutic stories; dealing with loss and bereavement. Designed for use with individuals, groups or whole classes, this will be vital reading for ELSA trainees as well as anyone wanting to provide the best possible support for the emotional wellbeing of the young people they work with.

The Character of John Adams
The Character of John Adams

Author: Peter Shaw

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0807839833

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The formal side of Adams is reconciled with his remarkably colorful private life by Shaw's penetrating grasp of the whole man. Considerable attention is given to his clash of wills with Franklin in Europe and his later relationship with Jefferson. The account of Adams's twenty-five years of retirement after losing the presidency resolves some of the dilemmas arising from the long career of a man who was never really suited by temperament for politics. Originally published in 1976. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Narrow is the Way
Narrow is the Way

Author: Barbara Davis Hyman

Publisher: William Morrow

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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The moving account of a newly Christian woman caught in controversy when reaching out to her mother, Bette Davis.

A Woman of Egypt
A Woman of Egypt

Author: Jīhān Sādāt

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780671673055

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Here is the passionate, heartfelt story of Jehan Sadat--patriot, feminist, wife, mother--a woman at the turbulent center of an ancient land.

Gumshoe
Gumshoe

Author: Josiah Thompson

Publisher: Fawcett

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780449217696

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He taught philosophy at Yale and Haverford. Then, 12 years ago, he resigned to become a private detective for five dollars an hour. His thought-provoking and thrilling experiences put him to the test--and put most mystery novels to shame!