This expanded and updated edition of a valuable manual for marine aquarium hobbyists provides the latest scientific discoveries and aquarium techniques for keeping and propagating living corals. The coral reef, both in the ocean and in a marine aquarium, is a symbiotic system of corals and beneficia[...]

Today's children face a multitude of pressures, from the everyday challenges of life to the increasing threats of poverty, exploitation, and trauma. Central to growing up successfully is learning to deal with stress, endure hardships, and thrive despite adversity. Resilience -- the ability to cope w[...]

Offers insights and point-by-point techniques to help parents interact with their children in a way that helps them control their impulses, complete tasks, interact with others and lead happier, more resilient and rewarding lives.[...]

Small changes can make a big difference in your powers of persuasion
What one word can you start using today to increase your persuasiveness by more than fifty percent?
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Bettas, sometimes known as fighting fish, are tropical Asian varieties having spectacular waving tails and fins. They're available in a wide range of colors. This "Pet Handbook gives expert guidance on the selection and care of bettas, plus advice on segregating them from less pugnacious fish. "Barr[...]

This title provides effective, proven advice for raising strong kids. 'A uniquely wise guide for parents. Brooks and Goldstein help mothers and fathers to focus on their child's strengths, not on his or her weaknesses. The result is a happier, more resilient child. This book could really make a diff[...]

Small changes can make a big difference in your powers of persuasion What one word can you start using today to increase your persuasiveness by more than fifty percent? Which item of stationery can dramatically increase people's responses to your requests? How can you win over your rivals by inco[...]

At some point today you will have to influence or persuade someone--your boss, a co-worker, a customer, your spouse, your kids, or even your friends. What is the smallest change you can make to your request or situation that will lead to the biggest difference in the outcome? In "The Small Big," thr[...]

The importance of therapeutic play in helping children recover from adversity has long been recognized. This unique volume brings together experts on resilience, trauma, and play therapy to describe effective treatment approaches in this key area. The book begins by providing guiding principles for [...]

Denne antologi diskuterer, hvordan forskellige traditioner og definitioner kan bidrage til en helhedsorienteret forståelse af motorik og bevægelse med henblik på at fremme børns livskvalitet. Den bygger på pædagogiske, sociologiske, terapeutiske, psykologiske og kulturteoretiske teorier samt p[...]