Material based on the experiences of the people on the Autistic Spectrum is usually written by neurotypical writers. This book includes chapters that cover: building self-esteem; the best places to meet potential partners; dating; and, maintaining relationships.[...]
Why are so few women in positions of power? Why are government, business, the institutions and so much of British life dominated by men? Eva Tutchell and John Edmonds find the answers by interviewing over a hundred successful women and discovering what it takes for a woman to get to the top. The sta[...]
Everything children's librarians need to know about running a department in the public library is included in this book. Section I deals with planning services in the context of a community. Section II covers maintaining a productive work environment, recruiting and retaining staff, communicating wi[...]
The creation of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has given rise to interest and debate among policy makers, testers, teachers and researchers alike in the reliability and feasibility of the assessment of second language (L2) proficiency. This volume brings together con[...]
"A Self-Determined Future with Asperger Syndrome" examines autism and Asperger Syndrome from the social perspective, rather than the medical perspective. It is based on a 'solution focused' approach, which uses the skills and coping strategies people with Asperger Syndrome already employ, to help th[...]
Matt Edmonds examines the latest developments in attempts of both Christian and secular health movements to remove disability from the world around us. Exploring issues such as disability theology, the ethics of genetic therapy and the prevalence of faith healing, it examines what it means to think [...]
This highly practical and unique book provides clear, step-by-step instructions for adding amazing designs to fabric by printing and stitching. Using a whole range of printing techniques, including block printing, soft-cut lino printing, mono printing and collagraph printing, the author guides you c[...]
Textile artists and embroiderers have long been interested in creating three-dimensional structures in the form of bags and boxes, but many are now constructing more advanced geometric shapes and free-form embroidered pieces. The added third dimension of depth offers endless scope for design and can[...]