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Behaviour remains a key concern for many working or aspiring to work with children and families. Written in a clear and readable style, this book considers theory and recent research on children's social and emotional development, highlighting the implications for effective practice in promoting positive behaviour. The book encourages you to gain a broad picture of factors underpinning more challenging behaviour and to work positively and sensitively with children and families. By carefully considering the factors which support or undermine the fulfilment of children's basic psychological needs, fresh light is shed on some children's behaviour. The approach also generates constructive ways of addressing unmet needs and considers the child's voice throughout.With an emphasis firmly on finding ways to promote positive behaviour and to equip you with effective strategies to help the child, the book includes:A strong evidence base Case snippets to bring the approach and advice to life A rich range of helpful strategies Consideration of a range of viewpoints, including those of parents and practitioners Links with the Early Years Foundation StageIf you are working or training to work with young children this book has a highly practical emphasis that will help you use theory to devise effective strategies to support children. Karen Morris is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the foundation degree and undergraduate degree in Childhood Studies at the University of Winchester, UK.

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Whether you’re mastering crocheting with beads or choosing supplies for your very first necklace, Karen Morris has the answers to all your questions. Concise, straightforward, and packed with illustrations, this handy little book is full of tips and techniques that will take your craft to the next level. With insightful advice on everything from thread storage to fragile glass beads, The Beading Answer Book will help you solve your most vexing beading dilemmas.

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A student-friendly approach to hospitality law.Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Law: A Preventive Approach arms future hospitality industry personnel with the legal knowledge needed to enhance the guest's experience and avoid lawsuits. With a focus on prevention, the book aims to minimize the number of lawsuits a hospitality establishment experiences.Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Law: A Preventive Approach: engages the reader with relevant case studies. Many examples include case questions to further assist student comprehension. provides a concentrated summary of issues addressed in each Chapter through sections titled ""Preventive Law Tips for Managers"". includes updated references to new laws, new cases, technological changes and advancements, and new factual circumstances in the hospitality industry. features new web site references which offer students expanded exposure to Chapter topics. develops critical thinking skills in managers. enhances student ability to read and comprehend the material with plain-English explanations and many subtopics. challenges students with end-of-Chapter questions. Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Law: A Preventive Approach is organized into four units: Legal Fundamentals for the Hospitality Industry presents the sources and principles of hospitality law, basic court procedures, civil rights issues, and contract law. Negligence presents the legal principles relevant to this topic and many cases that help define the scope of obligations and liability. Relationships with Guests and Other Patrons explores the special responsibilities that hospitality businesses have to their various constituencies. Special Topics addresses food and alcohol liability; legal duties of airlines and car rental companies; employment matters; franchising; copyrights and trademarks; licensing; travel agents; and laws relevant to casinos, theme parks, spas, and hotel condominiums.

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