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New York: W. W. Norton & Company - The New Press, 1993. First Edition First Printing Stated . Hard Back. Fine/Fine. 6 1/2" X 9 1/2. Seifert, Janet. 203 Pages Indexed. An As Ne… More...

New York: W. W. Norton & Company - The New Press, 1993. First Edition First Printing Stated . Hard Back. Fine/Fine. 6 1/2" X 9 1/2. Seifert, Janet. 203 Pages Indexed. An As New hardback book and dust jacket. No defects noted. Interior text pages are flawless. The author views residential treatment as a transition stage that children and their families may need; his model for treatment centers around the idea of the rite of passage. This book does not advocate a particular model of therapy over another; rather, it espouses an approach to treatment that is solution-focused and that can fit into any existing program. These ideas rely more on changes in attitude than on changes in the ways that programs operate. Hospital staff and medical team are encouraged to keep their eyes on enhanced competence of families and children and not get bogged down in rigid program rules. Durrant reviews the meanings that families and children commonly attribute to residential placement. In this way, he explores the notion of creating a different context for placements- one of transition, growth, and experimentation with new behavior, not one of cure or problems. He then considers various aspects of the residential process from the point of view of transition and competence-how to see discipline as a way of conveying new information; dealing with violent behavior; helping parents to see things differently and to feel more involved, and the use of ritual and celebration. Included are case examples and ideas from more than a dozen different residential programs throughout Australia and North America. Many families struggle with residential placement. With humor and compassion, Durrant shows how this competence framework can make everyone-from kids and parents to therapists and staff-a winner. Contents in 13 Chapters: The Context of Residential Treatment, Rites of Passage: Practicing Being Different, Establishing a Theme for Practice, Practicing Having Good Days: A Placement Framed, Setting Goals: The Future in the Present, Structuring the Program as One of Transition, Watching the Grass Grow: Focusing on Small Steps and Successes, Discipline in the Residential Unit: Responding to Difficult Behavior in a Way That Makes a Difference, Parents Are Part of the Process Too, Trying Hard Not to Work Too Hard: The Role of Staff, Where Does Therapy Fit In, Completion and Celebration: Embarking on the New Future, and Conclusion, W. W. Norton & Company - The New Press, 1993, 5, UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.FINE/FINE.Gift presentation inscrptn to front free endpaper,and price-clip to dw/dj.Bright,crisp,clean,glossy laminated, subject's colour photographic portrait illustrated upper panel; with negligible shelf-wear or creasing to edges and corners - nonicks or tears present - virtually as new.Red lettered title (Grand Inquisitor) to spine/backstrip inevitably sunned/faded.Top+fore-edges bright and clean; contents bright,tight and near pristine - no dog-ear reading creasesto any pages' corners - possibly an unread copy? Bright,clean, sharp-cornered,publisher's original dark blue cloth boards with bright, crisp,stamped silver gilt letters to spine/backstrip and immaculate plain red endpapers.UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn,vii-xvpp+1-296pp [paginated] includes contents+illus lists/tables,author's note,a prologue,15 chapters+ epilogue,16pp contemporary,subject's biographical,b/w photographs in2 blocks of 8pp apiece between pp96/7 and pp136/7 respectively,6 b/w political cartoons by various cartoonists interspersed throughout the text and the book,b/w reproductions of Daily Mail headline and facsimile letter from Margaret Thatcher to the author,an index; plus [unpaginated] half-title+title-page,and dedication page.See also rja768 '. . .BUT WITH RESPECT' (see my book ID rja768 - also an author SIGNED,UK,8vo HB +dw/dj,1st edn) may be seen as a companion volume to 'GRAND INQUISITOR', Sir Robin's best-selling memoirs,published by this same publisher in 1989. In memoirs,sparkling,forthright and penetrating,the foremost interviewer of the television era tells the story of thirty-four years at the top of his profession.Revealingthe struggles and gambles behind his seemingly unimpeded success,his often stormy relationship with the BBC; combining trenchant opinions and challenging ideas with a wealth of hilarious anecdotes,Sir Robin tells us how the hard-hitting bespectacled reporter of the fifties became a television superstar.From his boyhood, army service,Oxford years and his experience as a barrister,Sir Robin goes on to describe howhe won his way into television,and made his name,as a newscaster and interviewer,in the newly-founded ITN.He explains why he stood as a parliamentary candidate,and how he came to join the celebrated team of reporters on'Panorama',then the flagship of BBC Television's journalistic fleet.Sir Robin,it has been said,'has occupied a place on the political stage longer than anyone but the Sovereign herself'.Here,he recalls reporting the momentous Suez parliamentary debates,and his historic interview with Egypt's President Nasser.He remembers his controversial role at the centre of television's coverage of eight general elections.And,for the first time,gives his unique personal reminiscences of the six Prime Ministers - Macmillan,Home,Wilson,Heath,Callaghan and Thatcher - that he has interviewed.The climax of Sir Robin's story is the 80's: for him a decade of professional achievement and personal pain - knighthood,serious illness,divorce and the outstanding success of 'Question Time' - the temporary filler which turned out to be a ten-year triumph.Giving a performance as brilliant as any of his famous screen encounters, television's grand inquisitor now answersthe questions: why does he always wear that spotted bow-tie? Why did Mrs Thatcher call him Mr Day? Why was he Jim Callaghan's favourite interviewer? Why did John Nott storm out of his interview? What was 'the Robin Day problem'? Hunched,bow-tied,cruel glasses glinting, Sir Robin probes and points the finger with relentless vigour and devastating wit.One thing is certain,this is vintage Robin Day. Sir Robin Day was one of the original newscasters for ITN in 1955.In 1959 he joined the BBC's 'Panorama' to which he has been a contributor for thirty years.From 1979-87,he presented 'The World at One' on BBC Radio 4,and from 1979-89 he chaired 'Question Time' on BBC1.Awards for his work in broadcasting have included the Guild of TV Producers' and Directors' Award,'Personality of the Year' in 1957,the Richard Dimbleby Award in 1975,and the RTS 'Judges' Award in 1985.Sir Robin was knighted in 1981. Since April 2013,again in March 2015,and in this year too,the UK Post Office has altered it's Pricing in Proportion template,altering its prices, weight allowances,dimensions and lowered its qualifying compensation rates too! So,please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,because of the weight of this item,for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!, LONDON.WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON,1989., 5, London, New York: Zed Books, 2004. 1st (4th imp). p/b. Near fine (some marks and a crease on back cover, otherwise as new).. 8vo (230 x 150 / 9"" x 6""). In Rwanda in 1994 one million people were killed in a planned, public and political campaign. For six years Linda Melvern has worked on the story of this horrendous crime, and this book, a classic piece of investigative journalism, is the result. Its new and startling information has the making of an international scandal. The book contains a full narrative account of how the genocide unfolded and describes its scale, speed and intensity. And the book provides a terrible indictment, not just of the UN Security Council, but even more so of governments and individuals who could have prevented what was happening but chose not to do so. Drawing on a series of in-depth interviews, the author also tells the story of the unrecognized heroism of those who stayed on during the genocide - volunteer UN peacekeepers, their Force Commander the Canadian Lt.-General Romeo A. Dallaire, and Philippe Gaillard, the head of a delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, helped by medical teams from Medecins Sans Frontieres. The international community, which fifty years ago resolved that genocide never happened again, not only failed to prevent it happening in Rwanda, but, as this book shows, international funds intended to help the Rwandan economy actually helped to create the conditions that made the genocide possible. Documents held in Kigali, the Rwandan capital, as well as hitherto unpublished evidence of secret UN Security Council deliberations in New York, reveal a shocking sequence of events. What happened in Rwanda shows that despite the creation of an organisation set up to prevent a repetition of genocide - for the UN is central to this task - it failed to do so, even when the evidence was indisputable. At a time when increasing attention is being given to the need for UN reform, this book provides evidence to urgently accelerate and focus that process. Only by understanding how and why the genocide happened can there be any hope that this new century will break with the dismal record of the last., Zed Books, 2004, 5, Paperback / softback. New. This title takes you through the process of making shows happen from the viewpoint of the production manager, the person responsible for everything on stage that is not an actor. It describes different types of productions, the role, the working life of backstage teams and theatre administration., 6, Lynda McDaniel Books, 2016. Trade Paperback. A new copy. "A real treat, highly recommended for its fine attention to both detail and the psyches of investigators who confront themselves as much as the threat at hand." Midwest Book Review Laurel Falls, N.C., 1985: I was done with being a crime reporter in Washington, D.C., tired of all the violence. So I packed up and moved to the small town of Laurel Falls, N.C. It looked like heaven to me-ancient mountains brimming with tall trees and songbirds, peace and quiet. Until I found the body. The sheriff took the easy path, calling it a suicide. No way. I'd found that young woman, and I knew she hadn't taken her own life. I'd spent my whole career searching for the truth, and I wasn't about to stop now. Trouble was, without my usual sources, how much of a murder investigation could I pull off? But a special kid lived next door. Abit Bradshaw, a teenager struggling to find his rightful place in the world. Hey, I knew all about that. I'd never fitted in either, but eventually I'd found something I was good at. I figured he just needed a chance too. And he got one when we teamed up to solve that crime. Along the way, we sure met some interesting characters-both bad and good. We had a plan, and we worked it hard to find that killer before we became the next victims. Looking back, I should've known plans rarely pan out the way you think. Della Kincaid You'll love this suspenseful story because who doesn't dream of second chances? Find out why critics and readers are praising Lynda McDaniel's unique voice in mystery novels. Get it now. A Life for a Life is the first novel in the Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series by award-winning author Lynda McDaniel. If you like atmospheric settings, fascinating characters, and suspenseful investigations, you'll love this series. Interview with the Author Q: What makes the Appalachian Mountain Mysteries Series so special? A: In addition to the suspense of a good mystery, each book includes people and stories from the years I spent on my "back to the land" farm in Appalachia. You'll meet a gentle giant of a beekeeper with an abiding love for his family and Cleva Hall, who's based on a woman who taught me how to put food by. But especially Abit Bradshaw, one of the amateur sleuths along with Della Kincaid, a former journalist. Abit started in a supporting role, but I listened to my readers and gave him a starring role in the rest of the series. This book and the next--The Roads to Damascus--are coming-of-age stories for Abit. Q: Why should readers give these books a try? A: Readers who prefer suspense without over-the-top violence will enjoy this series. I write in the British style, where the dastardly deed is done off stage; (similar in that way to cozy mysteries). I don't like mounting body bags, but I do enjoy the chase for justice. In addition to the crimes, readers will find vivid mountain settings, colorful characters, sharp wit, good food, and a touch of romance. Q: In what order were the books written? A: A Life for a Life, The Roads to Damascus, Welcome the Little Children, Murder Ballad Blues, Lynda McDaniel Books, 2016, 0, Buckingham: The Society for Research Into Higher Education, 2001. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book Previous owner's signature inside front cover.* How can academics carve out new and effective ways of working with students against a background of constant change and policy pressure? * How can university teachers both enhance student learning and realize their own educational values? * What might be the shape of a new professionalism in university teaching? At the heart of this book is a small group of academics from very different disciplines making sense of their teaching situations. We witness each of their struggles and celebrations in designing a new course, engaging a large first year class, introducing a mentoring programme, nurturing independent learning through project work, using debates to develop students' critical thinking, and evaluating the success of their teaching. This book is the story of a higher education project, and central to the story are the attempts of university teachers to enact a critical professionalism in their everyday lives in teaching and learning; and also their development of a shared and collaborative dialogue. Each of the team seeks not only to improve their practice of teaching but also to explore amongst themselves what kind of professional they want to be and how to realize it in their work with students. Reconstructing Professionalism in University Teaching reveals how academics working together on researching their own teaching can both improve their students' learning and start to redefine their own professional roles., The Society for Research Into Higher Education, 2001, 3<