Combining simple story lines with engaging illustrations, this appealing book speaks directly to younger children. It helps kids realize that fear is a natural reaction to the unknown, and can be overcome with understanding and a little help from others. Kids are often afraid of doctors and dentists--until they learn that examinations are for their benefit and that discomforts are both slight and brief. All boys and girls need to do is tell the doctor what makes them afraid, and he will treat them more gently. Fear of the dark can be turned into a game, and fear of storms will melt away when kids gaze out the window to watch the beauty of lightning in a darkened sky. Other fears are examined and ways are described to overcome them. They include fear of nightmares, fear of animals, fear of water, and even fear of loud noises. Full-colour illustrations on every page and a two-page section of guidelines for parents make this an ideal book to inspire family discussions
David Rock is at the forefront of Neuroscience with a specific interest in how the understandings of the working of the brain can help us become more effective as leaders. Supported by the latest ground-breaking research, Quiet Leadership provides a brain-based approach that will help busy leaders, executives, and managers improve their own and their colleagues' performance. "Quiet Leadership will help you improve people's thinking, which is the best place to begin improving performance." Author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There More info
How does affection shape a baby’s brain? Gerhardt sets out to demonstrate how in the very early years, especially the first twelve months, a baby’s brain can be affected emotionally for life. The amount of touch and the type of touch, she argues, can explain depression, anger and other behaviours that arise later in life. Scientifically and psychologically rigorous models are used to explain this as fact. Extremely interesting and an important work of our time for any parent with a baby or about to have one. More info
Olga the Brolga was in a terrible mood. She was whiny and pushy and downright rude. No one will do what Olga wants she wants them to dance with her and have fun. The more she pushes, the more they refuse. How do we get what we want from other people? Some tactics - like nagging and demanding - just don't seem to work. But the endearingly gawky Olga only wants to dance, and she's smart. She learns something important about self-reliance and the value of her own... More info
