As we became more aware of the risks associated with excessive drinking, this practical, straightforward guide, first published in 1989, would have been essential reading for health and welfare workers who were keen to develop the alcohol education aspect of their work and enable their clients and patients to use alcohol in a harm-free way.  Meer

A leading political scientist examines the dramatic rise in violent extremism around the globe and sounds the alarm on the increasing likelihood of a...  Meer

A beautifully produced gift-edition of Barbara Kingsolver's luminous poetry - to appeal to her loyal fans and fiction readers more generally.  Meer

This classic guide gives early-career scientists and experienced researchers practical support on writing for different purposes and getting published.  Meer

Georgina Hayes may be homeless, but she's not hopeless.  Meer

A guide to professional behavior. It gives you 101 critical tips for improving behavior in any business situation - all delivered in a quick, no-nonsense format.  Meer

Scientists have long cautioned against attributing familiar emotions to animals, arguing that it limits our ability to truly comprehend the lives of other creatures.  Meer

Sunday Times Smart Thinking Book of the Year 2022 • New York Times Bestseller • WINNER OF THE GLOBAL POLICY INSTITUTE AWARD • BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Financial Times, The Times, Esquire, Prospect 'When one of the world's leading scholars of civil war tells us that a country is on the brink of violent conflict, we should pay attention.  Meer

With basic sewing skills and simple step-by-step instructions, this title helps you learn to make your first quilt. It outlines the complete process in an easy-to-follow sequence, from selecting a design and choosing fabric to cutting pieces, assembling blocks, assembling the quilt top, and finishing your quilt.  Meer

The goal of this book is to explore the ways in which health behavior develops in childhood, in the context of childhood socialization processes. The book reviews the historical and contemporary perspectives utilized in portraying the dynamics of children's physical health, a developmental analysis of children's and parents' attitudes and behavior concerning children's health, the role of parents, schools, and the media in influencing children's health attitudes and behavior, and how health attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes are affected by the social ecology of children's rearing environments.  Meer

This Storey BASICS title details the key steps to successfully pruning all the most common woody plants in the home landscape with an easy system that assumes no prior knowledge of plants or gardening.  Meer

The goal of this book is to explore the ways in which health behavior develops in childhood, in the context of childhood socialization processes. The book reviews the historical and contemporary perspectives utilized in portraying the dynamics of children's physical health, a developmental analysis of children's and parents' attitudes and behavior concerning children's health, the role of parents, schools, and the media in influencing children's health attitudes and behavior, and how health attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes are affected by the social ecology of children's rearing environments.  Meer

This is not another book about school reform. It’s about how people can plan for it, afford it, deliver it; and be contributors in the building of great schools.  Meer

This is not another book about school reform. It’s about how people can plan for it, afford it, deliver it; and be contributors in the building of great schools.  Meer

The books emphasizes following a standards-based curriculum while creating a community of learners, making reflection routine, teaching content and process, and developing authentic tasks and assessments.  Meer

The books emphasizes following a standards-based curriculum while creating a community of learners, making reflection routine, teaching content and process, and developing authentic tasks and assessments.  Meer

One of The Globe & Mail's Top 10 Business books of the Year! Rethink Everything You Know About Leadership Strengths"A must-read for anyone wanting to positively stand out in an organization or for leaders wanting to raise the overall performance of the organization.  Meer