“A celebration of the tremendous strides made towards the achievement of a multiprofessional early years workforce, and a challenge to those responsible for training the next generation of professionals… Students and trainers, policy makers and practitioners have a duty to be knowledgeable, to be able to reflect on their beliefs and practice and to articulate concerns, share their views, convey their enthusiasm and act as advocates for young children. This book will help them do just that.” Lesley Abbott O.B.E., Mancester Metropolitan University Early Childhood Studies critically engages the reader in issues that relate to young children and their lives from a multiprofessional perspective. Whilst offering a theoretically rigorous treatment of issues relating to early childhood studies, the book also provides practical discussion of strategies that could inform multiprofessional practice. It draws upon case studies to help the reader make practical sense of theoretical ideas and develop a critical and reflective attitude. Hard and pressing questions are asked so that beliefs, ideas, views and assumptions about notions of the child and childhood are constantly critiqued and reframed for the post-modern world. The first part of the book explores the early years, power and politics by looking at child rights, the politics of play, families, and working with parents and carers. The second part explores facts and fantasies about childhood experiences, such as anti-discriminatory practice, the law, child protection, and health issues. The final section encourages the reader to explore what childhood means from historical, ideological and cultural perspectives, and looks at how popular assumptions arise. This is a key critical text for early childhood students, academics and researchers, as well as practitioners who want to develop their reflective practice.

Early Childhood Studies: A Multiprofessional Perspective

Politics & Social Sciences

Jones, Liz

Social Sciences

Open University Press

'A celebration of the tremendous strides made towards the achievement of a multi professional early years workforce, and a challenge to those responsible for training the next generation of professionals! Students and trainers, policy makers and practitioners have a duty to be knowledgeable, to be able to reflect on their beliefs and practice and to articulate concerns, share their views, convey their enthusiasm and act as advocates for young children. This book will help them do just that' - Lesley Abbott OBE, Manchester Metropolitan University. "Early Childhood Studies" critically engages the reader in issues that relate to young children and their lives from a multi professional perspective. Whilst offering a theoretically rigorous treatment of issues relating to early childhood studies, the book also provides practical discussion of strategies that could inform multi professional practice.It draws upon case studies to help the reader make practical sense of theoretical ideas and develop a critical and reflective attitude. Hard and pressing questions are asked so that beliefs, ideas, views and assumptions about notions of the child and childhood are constantly critiqued and reframed for the post-modern world. The first part of the book explores the early years, power and politics by looking at child rights, the politics of play, families, and working with parents and carers. The second part explores facts and fantasies about childhood experiences, such as anti-discriminatory practice, the law, child protection, and health issues. The final section encourages the reader to explore what childhood means from historical, ideological and cultural perspectives, and looks at how popular assumptions arise. This is a key critical text for early childhood students, academics and researchers, as well as practitioners who want to develop their reflective practice.

Holmes, Rachel

POWELL, John

Open Univ Pr

Early Childhood Studies

Politics & Government

How I Lost a Husband and found Rural Bliss... When Liz Jones discovers that her much younger husband has been having numerous affairs, she realises that her perfect urban life - immaculate Georgian townhouse, glamorous career, exotic holidays - has never made her happy. So she decides to start all over again, in the middle of Exmoor National Park. She buys a wreck of a farmhouse, rescues an abused racehorse and dreams of harvesting her own organic produce, when she isn't spending her days wafting through flower-filled meadows. The reality of course is much, much harder, and she finds that you cannot find peace just by moving somewhere peaceful.

The Exmoor Files

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Magna Large Print Books

The artist formerly known as Prince produced his first album for Warner at the age of 19 - the youngest person ever to make an album for the label. Since 1978 he has released one and sometimes two albums of new material every year up to 1996's 'Emancipation', a staggering output by the standards of today's pop superstars: over the same period Michael Jackson has released just five new albums. An incomparable writer and producer of other people's recordings ('Nothing Compares to You' by Sinead O'Connor, 'Kiss' by Tom Jones, 'I Feel for You' by Chaka Khan) Prince is a one-off. Liz Jones' biography is packed with quotes and gossipy anecdotes about a serious and important artist. No stranger to self-indulgence, Prince is also creative, sexy and funny. Jones has interviewed record company executives, other musicians and Prince and his entourage to paint the fullest portrait yet of a remarkable rockstar.

Slave to the Rhythm

Biographies & Memoirs

Time Warner Books Uk

Covers all aspects of the controversial pop icon's life, from his first record deal in 1977 to his new sound, and provides an inside glimpse of the record industry and the many new talents who are influenced by his work

Purple Reign: The Artist Formerly Known As Prince

Arts & Literature

Citadel Pr

This fascinating book illustrates the complex relationship between gender and research. The authors use concrete examples and draw upon their own gendered experiences by including mini-case studies from research projects in areas such as childhood studies, health care and education.

Research and Gender (Continuum Research Methods)

Continuum

Humor & Entertainment

Birch Lane Pr

Insiders' Guide to Bermuda 2nd

Travel

Ziral, James

Caribbean

Insiders Guides

Showcasing a classic accessory that has always been in style, this all-in-one guide to silver wire fusing teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create dazzling silver designs. With 11 technique exercises, including tumbling and finishing, this resource highlights the cost-effective benefits of the craft, which, using only a torch, requires less equipment than other types of metalwork. From basic beginners to experienced jewelry makers, crafters of all skill levels will delight in the book's 16 contemporary jewelry projects that include rings, pins, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Interweave

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