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For parents, teachers, and other adults charged with the care of children, this resource will provide empowerment to protect children from abuse. Written by a pediatrician in straightforward language, Helping Children Affected by Abuse: A Parent’s and Teacher’s Handbook for Increasing Awareness is an excellent and affordable resource for adults of any level of awareness on the topic. Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse are discussed in detail in a practical and accurate style, providing an exceptional resource for adults who want to know more about the ever-increasing problem of abuse. Information is presented in an easily followed format to help adults recognize signs that may suggest children are at risk for abuse or are already being abused. Readers will learn how to respond in a positive and constructive manner that gets children the help they need and keeps them safe in the process. The intent of Helping Children Affected by Abuse is not to make the reader an expert, but rather to provide a thorough overview to increase their awareness of this serious issue. For readers who desire more information on specific topics, a list of additional resources is provided as an appendix to the book. Stressing the importance of awareness, this book provides information on the following. topics:.:.; Ways to discipline children in a constructive, nonabusive manner.; Tips for protecting children from the dangers of dating violence.; Guidelines to avoid asking leading questions that may make children give untrue answers.; The dangers of the Internet and ways to discuss them with children and monitor their Internet use.; Qualities to look for when choosing a childcare provider.; Benefits of art therapy and how it can help children express their emotions. Awareness is the first step to protecting our children from abuse. This book provides the necessary information to parents so they can take that first critical step. more...

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Richard Montauk, a savvy admissions insider, demystifies the application process and provides the tools to ace every step. Based on interviews with dozens of admissions officers, Montauk delivers a candid view of what leading law schools look for in an applicant. He also gives applicants solid advice on developing marketing strategies, writing winning essays, maximizing financial aid, and assessing and upgrading credentials to better match that ideal profile. more...

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This volume brings together leading international lawyers, policy-makers, activists, and scholars in the field of human rights to evaluate the impact on human rights of the 'war on terror' as well as to develop a counter-terror strategy which takes human rights seriously. more...

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The Cavendish LawCards cover the broad range of subjects available on the undergraduate law programme,as well as on the CPE/Diploma in Law course. Each one of the Cavendish LawCards is a complete, pocket-sized guide to key examinable areas of the law syllabus. Their concise text, user-friendly layout and compact format make the Cavendish LawCards ideal revision aids for identifying, understanding and committing to memory the salient points of each topic. more...

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This practical volume demystifies legal writing, outlines the causes and consequences of bad writing, and prescribes straightforward, easy-to-apply remedies that should make your writing readable. The book is both a tool for practising lawyers and a grounding for law students. more...

Price: $12.95