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First published in 1997, this is a seminal text in the field of dementia studies and is still cited and referenced as core reading on person-centred dementia care. The author died unexpectedly, just 12 months after the book was published, but it continues to inspire many people to challenge simplistic paradigms about dementia. The editor of this new edition, has drawn together a remarkable group of writers to provide a commentary on Kitwood’s work, reproducing the original chapters but providing extra content from subject experts to update the book to a contemporary level.

A Cambridge general English course for adults.

A Cambridge general English course for adults.

A Cambridge general English course for adults.

This updated edition incorporates the latest clinical insights and approaches to research to familiarize students with increasingly important considerations in today's nursing practice, including the involvement of patients and stakeholders in translating research evidence to local settings.

Designed to give the reader some sense of reassurance about what educators and teachers already know and their capacity to learn. It helps educators and teachers work out how to best use the revised EYLF to guide and enrich practice.

Travelling across the world and bringing history to life, the author investigates how and why people have made and used cloth. A century ago in Wales, women would sew their own funeral clothes over tea with friends. In Papua New Guinea, bark is stripped from trees and beaten into cloth. Harris Tweed has a particular smell, while Guatemalan weavers use dazzling colours. Uncovering the stories of the fabrics people wear and use from sacking to silk, this book combines science, history, tradition and art in a captivating exploration of how we live, work, craft and care.

Specifically developed for the Disability specialisation of the new Cert. III in Individual Support. The text has been written to address the nine core Individual Support units of Competency, the three Disability specialisation units, plus six commonly delivered electives.

Western countries invest billions in healthcare, yet mental illness and chronic diseases are on a seemingly unstoppable rise. So what is 'normal' when it comes to health? Over four decades of clinical experience, renowned physician and addiction expert Dr Gabor Maté has seen how health systems neglect the role that trauma exerts on our bodies and our minds. Medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today's culture stresses our bodies, burdens our immune systems and undermines emotional balance. Dr Maté connects the dots between our personal suffering and the pressures of modern-day living.

From the pleasures of mending to the problems of fast fashion, an intimate look at the creativity, community, and deep meaning sewed into every stitch. Tens of millions of people sew for necessity or pleasure every day, yet the craft is surprisingly under-appreciated. This book redresses the balance: this is a book that argues for sewing's place in our lives. It celebrates not only sewing's recent resurgence but sewists' creativity, well-being, and community.

Provides a straightforward introduction to maintaining a low-waste wardrobe, and teaches that small changes in habit can result in a more sustainable, eco-friendly wardrobe. Statistics show that how we are consuming, maintaining and discarding our clothing is having a devastating effect on the planet. There are problems with every part of the cycle and they won't be fixed overnight. So what can we actually do to make a difference? The answer is that if we all take small steps to improve our habits, it would collectively result in a big change, and this book teaches us exactly how to do this.

A comprehensive guide to combat sedentary work culture and boost physical and mental health. The current norm of sitting for long hours, gazing at a screen and tapping at a keyboard is deeply ingrained in our work culture and detrimental to our physical and mental wellbeing. Taking micro breaks and adopting the movement habits outlined in The Active Workday Advantage will see readers move more and feel better at work. This motivating guide is a call to action to shift your perspective and prioritise health and vitality in the workplace, one step at a time.

The milestone 10th edition of Automotive Mechanics marks an impressive 47 years of service for this market-leading resource. Widely used across Australia and throughout Asia, the text introduces students to the service, diagnosis and repair of passenger and light commercial vehicles.

Now in its fifth edition, this definitive guide to counselling adolescents has introduced thousands of trainees and practitioners to the theory, principles, skills and techniques of proactively counselling this client group. With over 4 hours of online resources, this multi-disciplinary book uses case studies and examples to demonstrate how a diversity of needs requires a diversity of approaches and skills through a variety of settings. It is essential reading for trainees and practitioners in counselling, social work, the allied health professions and education.

Raised against a backdrop of gendered social and cultural norms, it's no wonder that boys are more likely to struggle with their emotional intelligence. In this quick read, Glennon lists two hundred ways to nurture young men and, in turn, teach them how to nurture back.

Practical Diabetes Care for Healthcare Professionals, Second Edition, helps healthcare professionals get up-to-speed on type 2 diabetes care. Type 2 diabetes is multifaceted, affecting a person's daily life, family and workplace. Beyond the usual health impact, diabetes may also carry significant psychological burdens. Successful care means whole [person] care which can be daunting for an individual healthcare provider.

Suitable for all early childhood education managers, leaders and professionals this essential resource will help you understand the distance we have travelled from our beginning conversations around reconciliation to a now more sophisticated understanding that incorporates children of all ages, families and communities. This often includes political and dynamic conversations about imagining an Australia that recognises its true history and builds a more just future.

This book includes many techniques for designing a learning environment of mutual trust between learner and facilitator (the teacher), diagnosing needs, and evaluating programs.

This book analyzes current approaches to adult learning and presents a comprehensive review of the research on how adults learn.