HAWTHORN PRESS CATALOGUE 2007/2008 Hawthorn House, 1 Lansdown Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 1BJ Tel:- (01453) 757040 Fax:- (01453) 751138 E-mail:- info@hawthornpress.com www.hawthornpress.com Distributor:- Booksource, 50 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 5NB Tel:- (0845) 370 0063 Fax:- (0845) 370 0064 E-mail:- info@booksource.net www.booksource.net New Books Forthcoming Books Anthroposophy Art and Science Conflict and Peace Building Crafts Early Years Education Festivals Findus and Pettson Parenting and Health Personal Development Social Ecology Steiner/Waldorf Learning Resources New Books African and Caribbean Celebrations Gail Johnson Here is a wonderful showcase for the vibrant culture and customs of the African and Caribbean world. The history and traditions of Jonkunnu, Kwanzaa, Crop Over and other key events in the festival calendar are all beautifully illustrated and brought to life with personal anecdotes, folk stories, songs, games, recipes, crafts and activities. ‘Gail Johnson is a visionary, she is a visionary that recognises the important of history, and she is aware that knowledge of self can inspire people who were once held down to stand proud. This book is great for black people but it’s even better for everyone.’ Benjamin Zephaniah ‘This book is long overdue. It’s wonderful to find a publication that incorporates so much of our culture that answers questions and settles the curiosity of mainstream readers as well as those from the black community. African and Caribbean Celebrations is a cultural feast and journey that everyone should take.’ Barbara Campbell, Publisher, Black Heritage Today 192pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-903458-00-6; pb; £14.99 Gardening with Young Children Beatrys Lockie Here is a lively, imaginative and practical guide to a child’s experience of a year in the garden. Simple growing activities are interwoven with ideas for things to make with berries, seeds and leaves; easy recipes; and stories, songs and poems about the insects, birds and animals of the gardening world. Basic gardening techniques for every stage of the growing cycle from seed sowing to harvest are clearly explained and well illustrated. For those with limited space there is an abundance of ideas for gardening on a small scale such as a balcony, windowsill, or even on a plate! An invaluable resource for any parent or teacher. Beatrys Lockie spent many years working as a kindergarten teacher and also lectured widely on early years education. She has been a passionate gardener since childhood. She now tends an organic garden in the Scottish borders which she opens each year to the public for charity. ‘Beatrys Lockie’s magic touch with the feeling and doing world of young children in Nature is clearly evident throughout.’ Jimmy Anderson MBE ‘This timely book will bring encouragement and confidence to adults who wish to nurture a sense of respect and responsibility for the natural world in the future guardians of our precious planet.’ Lynne Oldfield, Course Leader, London Waldorf Early Childhood Training Course 160pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-38-9; pb; £12.99 Living Literacy The human foundations of speaking, writing and reading Michael Rose The life and nature of language itself is breaking down under the adverse pressure of modern society. In Living Literacy Michael Rose maps out how our command of the written word is threatened by inappropriate electronic media and fundamental flaws in the education system. He investigates the nature of literacy and how it relates to child development, and examines what really works in preparing for and teaching literacy. His wise and thoughtful book will help teachers and parents to prepare children for the transition to literacy through conversation, story, song and play, ensuring that formal reading and writing are introduced in a relevant and living way. Michael Rose is a founder teacher of the York Steiner School, and a tutor of the North of England Steiner Teacher Training Course. He is the co-author of Ready to Learn, also published by Hawthorn Press. ‘Michael Rose’s wise and compassionate book is essential reading for everyone interested in education. It takes us to the heart of the matter of literacy.’ Josie Alwyn, MA Lit, Assistant Director, London Waldorf Teacher Training Seminar ‘An extraordinarily thoughtful book that understands the value and importance of literacy not simply as a tool but as a living, breathing part of our selves and our relation to the world … a book that should be read by all parents and teachers.’ Kate Atkinson, author of Behind the Scenes at the Museum 288pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-52-5; pb; £12.99 Pancakes for Findus Sven Nordqvist It is Findus’ birthday, so Farmer Pettson wants to bake a big stack of pancakes for him. But before he can start, Pettson has to fix a puncture on his bike, find the keys to the shed and distract Anderson’s bull. Only then can he bike to the shop to buy flour for the pancakes. Sven Nordqvist’s Findus and Pettson books have sold over six million copies worldwide in 44 languages. His stories have been adapted for TV, film and theatre. He is one of Sweden’s most popular illustrators, winning the Swedish Literature Award, the Astrid Lindgren Prize and the Elsa Beskow Medal. 28pp; 297 x 210mm; 978-1-903458-79-2; hb; £10.99 Puppet Theatre Maija Baric and Kristiina Louhi With wit and ingenuity, Maija Baric demonstrates how to transform wooden spoons, pieces of string, holey socks, outgrown clothes and other scrap materials into enchanting, durable and functional theatrical puppets. Your puppet creations will bring something truly magical to the everyday world: use them to enliven storytime at home or in the classroom; ease children’s bedtime rituals; and make a birthday or other occasion really special. Children will love to create their own characters and stories too! Puppet Theatre offers twelve detailed, beautifully illustrated projects with all the techniques you need for a simple puppet show or full theatrical performance; devise finger, hand and knee puppets; make puppets from twigs, stones, potatoes and paper; construct rod puppets, marionettes and shadow theatre; animate your puppets and give each their own unique character; create costumes, staging, scenery, props, lighting and sound effects. Maija Baric is the artistic director of Puppet Theatre Sampo in Helsinki, Finland. She is highly respected for her work in art education and puppetry, which she also teaches at the University of Helsinki. Kristiina Louhi has won many awards for her work in children’s book illustration, including the Unicef Award for the Best Illustrator of the Year. 96pp; 210 x 260mm; 978-1-903458-72-3; hb; £14.99 Stargazers’ Almanac 2008 Monthly guide to the stars and planets Explore the night skies with this beautiful, illustrated monthly guide to the stars and planets. Step outside and track the planets, locate the Milky Way, recognise the positions of the signs of the zodiac and watch meteor showers and other exciting planetary phenomena. This is the essential guide for naked-eye astronomers, ideal for beginners, children and stargazers of all ages! Each monthly chart features; two views of the night sky looking south and north; visual guide to the moon’s phases; key planets, constellations and other objects; ‘constellation of the month’. Other features include; advice on how to navigate the night sky; an overhead reference map of the sky; reference plan of constellations; glossary of constellations and Latin names; glossary of brightness of stars; guide to the signs of the zodiac and how they relate to the stars ; information on the Campaign for Dark Skies The Almanac is endorsed by the British Astronomical Association’s Campaign for Dark Skies. The group is lobbying local and national government to reduce light pollution and reclaim the skies. Thirty percent of all light created on earth is shining wastefully at the sky and obscuring the stars. ‘Sky glow’ affects nearly all Britain’s night skies with the result that the beauty of our starlit skies, twilight and emerging daybreak are being drowned in an orange sodium glow. Stargazers’ Almanac 2008 shows how stargazers can help to reduce light pollution in the home and neighbourhood area and reclaim the wonder of the night. Printed on environmentally friendly paper and packaged in an attractive box, Stargazers’ Almanac 2008 is an ideal Christmas gift which will last the whole year! ‘An ideal introduction to the night sky’. Dr D Storey, Worthing Astronomical Society 32pp; 420 x 297mm; 978-1-903458-75-4; £12.99 Words in Place Reconnecting with nature through creative writing Paul Matthews Words in Place is a creative writing course with a difference. It invites us to experience nature afresh and explore plants, animals, minerals, and place as a way of re-connecting with language. Artists, students, poets, educators and nature lovers will appreciate the playful and witty exercises, which include ‘haiku hikes’, word and story games, written conversation, collaborative writing and ‘tiny tales’. These spells will help you see into nature’s secrets and re-imagine the world. This powerful and unusual book will also be enjoyed for its insights into the nature of imagination, richly illustrated by the work of the poets and writers who have created the literary landscape of the author’s workplace at Emerson College, Sussex. Paul Matthews is a poet and teacher of creative writing at Emerson College in Forest Row. He is the founder of Poetry OtherWise, a summer gathering for writers at Emerson College, and the author of Sing Me the Creation. ‘… inspirational to those committed to the art of education, in the broadest senses, and, most especially, to those drawn to both the art of writing and the art of healing.’ Peter Abbs, Professor of Creative Writing, University of Sussex ‘Paul Matthews is a wonderful poet. He knows what is at the heart of poetry, and is attentive to what truly matters there. He is also a master-tutor – of writing, and word-play – and can draw the very best out of others.’ Katherine Pierpoint, poet ‘… a wonderfully beautiful book that creatively blurs the boundaries between writing and life. I love Paul Matthews’ way of teaching.’ Robert Sardello, The School of Spiritual Psychology 272pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-69-3; pb; £14.99 Forthcoming Books Awakening to Child Health Raoul Goldberg 224; 234 x 156mm; 978-1-903458-81-5; pb; £14.99 Baking Bread with Children Warren Lee Cohen 224pp; 246 x 189mm; 978-1-903458-60-0; pb; £14.99 Festivals, Family and Food (2nd edition) Guide to seasonal celebration Diana Carey and Judy Large 224pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-903458-77-8; pb; £16.99 Healing Stories Susan Perrow 224pp; 216 x 138mm or 234 x 156mm; 978-1-903458-78-5; pb; £14.99 Springboard 6th edition Women’s Development Workbook Liz Willis and Jenny Daisley 336pp; 210x 148mm; 978-1-903458-74-7; pb; £30.00 Stargazers’ Almanac 2009 Monthly guide to the stars and planets 32pp; 420 x 297mm; 978-1-903458-84-6; £12.99 Under the Sky Learning through outdoor play Sally Schweizer 224pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-70-9; pb; £14.99 What Babies and Children Really Need How mothers and fathers can nurture children’s growth for health and well being Sally Goddard Blythe 224pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-76-1; pb; £14.99 When Findus was Little and Disappeared Sven Nordqvist 28pp; 297 x 210mm; 978-1-903458-83-9; hb; £10.99 Anthroposophy The Battle for the Soul The working together of three great leaders of humanity Bernard Lievegoed Bernard Lievegoed died in 1992. He considered this work to be his final testament. The book was dictated to Jelle van der Meulen, who says of Lievegoed: 'I believe he saw the spiritual battlefield on which in the near future the great spiritual battle will be fought between the powers of materialism and those of esoteric Christianity. For that is what the book is about: the things which are to come.' 144pp; 238 x 135mm; 978-1-869890-64-3; pb; £9.99 Calendar of the Soul Rudolf Steiner Translated by Liselotte and William Mann The translators lived with the verses of the Soul Calendar for many years, and have thus been able to make it more accessible to the English speaking world. There is a verse for each week so that the soul can experience the appropriate part of the year's journey. The verses allow the soul to participate in the world, therefore providing individuals with a healthy feeling of unity with the world and Nature. 112pp; 90 x 120mm; 978-1-869890-25-4; hb; £10.99 A Christian Book of the Dead Accompanying their journey after death Margarete van den Brink and Hans Stolp What happens to us after death? What paths open up? How do we stay connected and even help our loved ones who have died? Surprisingly, answers to these questions can be found not only in eastern religions, but also in the Christian tradition. In fact they were prevalent in original Christian teachings but, over time, were lost by the Church. Margarete van den Brink and Hans Stolp bring the remarkable – sometimes controversial – perspective of esoteric Christianity to their reflections on the after life. They offer inspiring near death experiences and stories, and extraordinary insights into the hidden meaning of bible texts. The authors ask; What does the world after death look like? What regions do we cross on our path after death? How does Christ sustain the dead as they experience their previous life and prepare for the next? How can the living help the dead? How do the departed help loved ones left behind? Why do the love and wisdom we gain in earthly life matter so much? Margarete van den Brink works as a communication consultant. She runs seminars and writes books on spiritual matters, including More Precious than Light. Hans Stolp studied theology and worked for many years as a radio pastor. He is well known in The Netherlands for his radio talks, books and courses on esoteric Christianity. ‘Use this book as an encouragement to take a new step on your journey into the sphere of the spirit - the soul's true home. Your friends who are already there will help you.’ Russell Evans, author, Helping Children to Overcome Fear ‘This was a great help to a young man whose grandmother had just died.’ Gabriel Bradford Millar, author, Thresholds and The Saving Flame 160pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-31-0; pb; £12.99 The Eye of the Needle His life and working encounter with anthroposophy Bernard Lievegoed An exploration of Lievegoed's personal life, and his wide-ranging interests. 112 pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-50-6; pb; £7.99 How to Transform Thinking Feeling and Willing Jörgen Smit Translated by Simon Blaxand de Lange This book aims to enable readers to follow a meditative path leading to deepening insight and awareness of themselves and the world around them. Includes practical exercises. 64 pp; 210 x 135mm; 978-1-869890-17-9; pb; £5.99 Life Patterns Responding to life’s questions, crises and challenges Jerry Schöttelndreier Translated by Jakob Cornelis Life Patterns offers a method that enables individuals to take stock of their present life situation, to understand their roots, to gain practical and spiritual insights into their own personal setting and to consider the way ahead. 64pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-27-8; pb; £5.99 More Precious than Light How dialogue can transform relationships and build Community Margarete van den Brink Profound changes are taking place as people awaken to the experience of the Christ in themselves, and in significant human encounter. As tradition fades, individual and social paths of growth emerge. These are helped by building relationships through helping conversations, through dialogue, through exploring heartfelt questions which can lead to liberating personal insights. 'The true community spirit values differences as well as harmony, is open rather than closed. Challenge, support, questioning and empathy are all needed. Knowing when one or the other is appropriate depends on presence of mind. It depends as much on intuition as on a knowledge of group work.' 160 pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-83-4; pb; £8.99 Our Twelve Senses How healthy senses refresh the soul Albert Soesman The author provides a lively look at the senses—not merely the normal five senses, but twelve: touch, life, self-movement, balance, smell, taste, vision, temperature, hearing, language, the conceptual and the ego senses. 'This is destined to be a classic work, a foundation for the development of spiritual psychology. Even more, meditating deeply on the content of this remarkable book can bring us to embodied, conscious, soul life that is receptive to the spiritual worlds.' Robert Sardello, PhD Reprinted 1998 with an Introduction by Cheryl L Sanders 180pp; 210 x 135mm; 978-1-869890-75-9; pb; £10.99 Personal and Social Transformation Freedom, equality and fraternity in everyday Life Jörgen Smit Translated by Simon Blaxand de Lange Throughout history revolutions have challenged people to transform society on the basis of freedom, equality and fraternity. Attempts are still being made to find a path beyond communism and liberal capitalism. Jörgen Smit, a lecturer on Steiner education, argues that individuals can and must take the responsibility for developing real freedom in everyday life and must learn how to translate the rhetoric of equality into reality. 96pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-39-1; pb; £6.99 Rudolf Steiner (new edition) His life, work, inner path and social initiatives Rudi Lissau Rudolf Steiner was the founder of anthroposophy, which he defined as ‘the consciousness of one’s humanity’. His work is neither religious nor sectarian but rather a universal and modern science of the spirits, appropriate to the inner conditions of present day humanity. This comprehensive overview of the life and work of Rudolf Steiner examines his revolutionary thinking on education, science, agriculture, the arts and spirituality. Rudi Lissau explores the legacy of Steiner’s unique vision, and its challenge for the 21st century – to develop his ideas according to the conditions of our time. The revised edition of this classic work features a new foreword and afterword. Born in Vienna, Rudi Lissau was a life-long pupil of Rudolf Steiner. He taught at Wynstones School in Gloucestershire for many years, and was regarded internationally as a lecturer and writer on Rudolf Steiner’s social ideas. 192pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-56-3; pb; £11.99 Soulways Development, crises and illnesses of the soul Rudolf Treichler Soulways offers insights into personal growth through the phases and turning points of human life. A profound picture of child and adult development is given, including the developmental needs, potentials and questions of each stage. Drawing on his work as a psychiatrist, Treichler also explores the developmental disorders of soul life—addictions, neuroses, hysteria, anorexia and schizophrenia. 320pp; 210 x 135mm; 978-1-869890-13-1; pb; £14.99 Soul Weaving How to shape your destiny and inspire your dreams Betty Staley Soul Weaving is an invitation to weave a design for the Soul's journey bringing together the colours and textures of our personality to reveal pattern and meaning. Soul Weaving is the most comprehensive introduction to the temperaments, archetypes and soul qualities, as defined by Rudolf Steiner, which enable us to better understand ourselves and our relationship to the world. This book shows us how to; transform our temperament; realise and integrate our soul type; understand the influences of the archetypal points of view; make life changes such as choosing a spiritual path, living in balance, cultivating the power of love, and much more. Betty Staley's interest in psychology started at graduate school in the 1950's and has never left her. She has taught for over 30 years in Steiner Waldorf schools and lectures at Rudolf Steiner College, Sacramento. A companion to Tapestries,, Soul Weaving is a lively and authoritative introduction to spiritual psychology. Betty is also the author of the best seller Between Form and Freedom - a practical guide to the teenage years, which has been translated into Dutch, German and Japanese. Whilst an accessible Mind/Body/Spirit or Psychology and Self-Help book, Soul Weaving will interest counsellors, teachers, educators, doctors, humanistic and transpersonal students and facilitators. 240pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-05-6; pb; £12.99 Tapestries Weaving life’s journey Betty Staley Tapestries uncovers the unique patterns youweave in life. At a time of immense interest in biography, here is a unique set of keys to understanding the pattern and rhythms of your life. The unfolding life phases are presented as the warp of personal growth. You are invited to consider the shuttle of threads you use as the weft of your life story. Some of these threads are your temperament, gender, love, family, nationality, birth order and unfolding relationships. A vivid picture of adult growth is presented. You can follow twelve very different people’s stories through each life phase, wondering what will happen next. You can consider how you would respond to the choices faced by the individuals. Life’s dilemmas are explored, for example that of career versus parenting, and the choices for old age. This opens up options to consider, which roads to take in life, and the encouragement to reflect. Betty Staley draws on her rich life experience as a teacher of history and literature at the Sacremanto Waldorf School. Rudolf Steiner’s profound work on biogrpahy is integrated with current psychological research and feminist writing. She offers poems and stories to bring Tapestries alive, as an inspiring sequel to Between Form and Freedom, and Ariadne’s Awakening. Tapesteries is a friendly guide that will help you shape you life. 336pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-15-5; pb; £12.99 Thresholds Near life experiences Gabriel Bradford Millar People returning to life from serious accidents sometimes describe their near-death experiences. This book gathers together accounts and revelations experienced in the midst of everyday life. 192 pp; 216 x 138mm; photographs; 978-1-869890-68-1; pb; £10.99 Art and Science Creative Form Drawing 1, 2 & 3 Rudolf Kutzli These three workbooks form a successful series which aim to encourage people to explore in detail the ways in which forms are created. The exercises provided give a fascinating insight into the relationship between form and content. Creative Form Drawing 1 120pp; 297 x 210mm; fully illustrated; 978-0-950706-28-3; pb; £15.99 Creative Form Drawing 2 152pp; 297 x 210mm; fully illustrated; 978-1-869890-14-8; pb; £15.99 Creative Form Drawing 3 126pp; 297 x 210mm; fully illustrated; 978-1-869890-38-4; pb; £16.99 Drawing and Painting in Rudolf Steiner Schools Margrit Jünemann and Fritz Weitmann This comprehensive account of painting and drawing in the Steiner curriculum is an invaluable resource book - for all teachers of art as well as for anyone interested in the creative development of children. It shows how artistic and intellectual activities are fully integrated in order to lead children through the many fascinating and challenging stages of their voyage toward adulthood. It combines detailed practical advice with clearly defined philosophy on aesthetic education. 206pp; 240 x 170mm; illustrations; 978-1-869890-41-4; pb; £19.99 Gardening for Life - The Biodynamic Way A practical introduction to a new art of gardening, sowing, planting, harvesting Maria Thun Biodynamic techniques recognise that plant life is intimately bound up with the life of the soil; that the soil itself is alive and vital and that the degree of vitality has a direct bearing on the health of the crops. Through the nurture and care of the soil you will soon be able to grow quality produce which possesses vitality and has the highest flavour. Sharing its principles, methods and techniques with organic farming, biodynamic agriculture additionally acknowledges that the plant's growth is also affected by planetary influences like the waxing and waning of the moon. Whether you are an experienced gardener or not, whether or not you have used permaculture or grown organic produce before, this book offers accessible tips on; favourable times for planting, harvesting and growing; ways of combating pests and diseases; building soil fertility - crop changes and rotation; how planets and stars affect plant growth. 'This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive guide is must for all thoughtful gardeners wishing to work in harmony with heaven and earth.' Jean Westlake, gardener and author Maria Thun has gardened all her working life and is an authority on biodynamics. This is a collection of her tried and tested methods. Her annual sowing and planting calendar is published in 18 languages. 128pp; 212 x 160mm; 978-1-869890-32-2; pb; £14.99 Ken Sprague – People’s Artist John Green ‘Ken's art has the power and strength to inspire. He is the true heir, as a socialist artist, of William Morris, and achieved what William Morris could only dream of.’ Martin Rowson, cartoonist. ‘This celebration of Ken Sprague's life is to be welcomed, he, as much as anyone, deserves it.’ Tony Benn This lively portrait shows how everyone can be a special kind of artist - how art can transform lives, deepen social engagement and build bridges. Ken Sprague's goal as a people's artist is, 'to build a pathway to the Golden City, and to help people dream again.' Here, for the first time is a selection of Ken's pictures, including his Guernica cartoon as a boy, poster for Martin Luther King, the labour movement, the Anti Apartheid Campaign and war pictures from Iraq and Kosovo. Ken Sprague is a print-maker, posterman, painter, cartoonist, muralist, banner maker, psychodrama tutor and art teacher. He is a legendary storyteller, with moving and amusing stories to enliven his pictures. Twice winner of the National Council for Industrial Design's poster of the year award, he has frequently exhibited. Uniquely, he is probably the only British artist with a life long connection with the trade union movement. His BBC Omnibus film, The Posterman, was very popular. Full of good stories, this biography offers fascinating insights into the crisis of art. It asks how art can be reclaimed for ordinary people and communities. Ken Sprague is an artist who, as a radical freethinker, does not fit easily into any category. He invites us to take creative action for a better, more beautiful world. 'This book reflects the varied life and interests of a splendid character, racy, determined, invariably smiling with people and at life.' Jack Jones, former General Secretary, TGWU ‘Ken Sprague, the most practised and efficient image maker of them all, shows a school of fish organising themselves to devour a big predator and, in a couple of watercolours, reveals himself to be something of a humane Burra.’ William Feaver, Sunday Times art critic, reviewing the Art for Society exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery John Green is a journalist, film maker, artist and trade union official, with a life-long interest in art. 160pp; 275 x 215mm; 978-1-903458-34-1; pb; £25.00 The Lady and the Unicorn Gottfried Buttner The author discusses the symbolism and real significance of the beautiful but enigmatic tapestries of the Paris Cluny Museum. 108pp; 297 x 210mm; colour plates; 978-1869890-52-0; hb; £19.99 New Eyes for Plants A workbook for observing and drawing plants Margaret Colquhoun and Axel Ewald Simple observation exercises interwoven with inspiring illustrations to take you on a vivid journey through the seasons with a fresh pair of eyes. Using the holistic approach of Goethe, this book opens a door 'onto a new way of practising Science as an Art'. 208pp; 270 x 210mm; illustrations; 978-1-869890-85-8; pb; £14.99 Water, Electricity and Health Protecting yourself from electrostress at home and work Alan Hall A must for anyone working in health, biodynamics and New Science. This book looks at how the use of biodynamics can be applied to counter the harmful effects of electro-magnetic fields. It also shows how to reduce electro-stress and increase energy. 192pp; 210 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-94-0; pb; £12.99 Conflict and Peace Building Confronting Conflict A first-aid kit for handling conflict Friedrich Glasl Conflict costs! When tensions and differences are ignored they grow into conflicts, injuring relationships, groups and organisations. So, how can we tackle conflict successfully? Dr Friedrich Glasl has worked with conflict resolution in companies, schools and communities for over 30 years, earning him and his techniques enormous respect. Confronting Conflict is authoritative and up to date, containing new examples, exercises theory and techniques. You can start by assessing the symptoms and causes of conflict, and ask, 'Am I fanning the flames?' And then consider, 'How can I behave constructively rather than attack or avoid others?' Here are tools to; Analyse symptoms, types, causes of conflict, hot or cold, personal chemistry, structures or environment; understand how temperaments affect conflicts, what can you do?; acknowledge when you have a conflict, understand conflict escalation, how to lessen conflict through changing behaviour, attitudes and perceptions; practise developing considerate confrontation, seizing golden moments, strengthening empathy and much, much more. Confronting Conflict will be useful for managers, facilitators, management lecturers and professionals such as teachers and community workers, mediators and workers in dispute resolution. Dr Friedrich Glasl is a recognised authority on conflict. His PhD was on conflict prevention and peace building. He worked for the Dutch NPI for Organisational Development from 1967, and has lectured in conflict at Salzburg University since 1985. He has written many books, including Enterprise of the Future. 192pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-71-1; pb; £12.99 News from the Holy Land Theory and Practice of Reporting Conflict A Peace Journalism Video Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick Journalists Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick made this film in 2004 to help viewers analyse how conflict is reported. News from the Holy Land examines the way the Israeli-Palestine conflict is presented by the media, and shows different ways of reporting that help resolve, rather than escalate conflict. The Video and Teaching Notes offer an invaluable resource for NGOs, peace groups, and school and university courses in journalism, media studies, politics and history. The authors run Peace Journalism seminars internationally. 48pp; 198 x 114mm; 978-1-903458-54-9 (PAL – UK); 978-1-903458-55-6 (NTSC – US); pb; £25.00/£75.00 Peace Journalism Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick Peace Journalism explains how most coverage of conflict unwittingly fuels further violence, and proposes workable options to give peace a chance. Topical case studies including Iraq and ‘the war on terrorism’ are support by theory, analysis, archive mateial and photographs to; contrast War Journalism and Peace Journalism; show how the reporting of war, violence and terror can be made more accurate and more useful; offer practical tools and exercises for analysing and reporting the most important stories of our time. Professional journalists Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick draw on 30 years’ experience reporting for the BBC, ITV, Sky News, the London Independent and ABC Australia. They teach Peace Journalism in departments of Journalism, and Peace Studies at four universities. They have led training workshops for editors and reporters in many countries, including the UK, USA, Indonesia, the Philippines, Nepal, the Middle East and the Caucasus. ‘Wholly refreshing - It is one of the strengths of this book that a range of problems are raised, from the choice of value-laden words and phrases to broader issues about the underlying ideology of the news agenda, the mind-set of journalists working to that agenda and the insidious nature of propaganda. Most importantly, it offers journalists a coherent, practical set of guidelines for facing up to these problems … the undeniable merit of the authors’ approach is that it makes journalists think more deeply about their overall responsibilities to society.’ From the Introduction by Roy Greenslade, Guardian media commentator and Professor of Journalism at City University, London ‘Worth its weight in gold … Jake Lynda and Annabel McGoldrick deserve much prasie for making this enterprise exciting as well as instructive.’ Richard Falk, Professor Emeritus, Princeton ‘Elegantly written, often humourous, always encyclopaedic – the most refreshing and constructive analysis of media practice for years.’ Stuart Rees, Professor Emeritus and Director, Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies, University of Sydney ‘An indispensable training tool for journalists living and working in the midst of violent conflict.’ Carolyn Arguillas, editor, Mindanews, the Philippines 288pp; 246 x 189mm; 978-1-903458-50-1; pb; £25.00 Crafts Knitted Animals Anne-Dorthe Grigaff Here is an irresistible collection of animals to knit in soft, natural materials: ducklings, teddy bears, lambs, piglets, hedgehog, a handsome rooster, and many more. Most of the projects can be quickly and cheaply knitted with small oddments of wool, and many can be completed in an hour or two – ideal for knitters looking for ways to reduce their yarn stash! Step-by-step instructions for making over 20 delightful, soft knitted animals, illustrated with beautiful colour photography throughout, a good range of projects suitable for older children with basic knitting skills; the finished designs make enchanting children’s toys and gifts, decoration for the school nature or season table, and items for fairs and raffles. Anne-Dorthe Grigaff is a teacher at a Steiner Waldorf school in Denmark. She has a passionate interest in handicraft. 64pp; 198 x 208mm; 978-1-903458-68-6; hb; £12.99 Early Years The Breathing Circle Learning through the movement of the natural breath Nell Smyth Movement is fundamental to healthy child development in the early years. Nell Smyth has created a series of playful, informal exercises, verses, songs and stories inspired by movement and the natural flow of breath. These simple, enjoyable techniques promote physical well-being and social confidence and are invaluable for supporting early language and literacy skills. The Breathing Circle can be used at home or in the classroom with young children aged from 18 months up to around seven years. Nell Smyth is a Middendorf breath teacher, Steiner/Waldorf teacher and an educational consultant with extensive experience in theatre, playwork and bodywork. She lives in Ireland. ‘Nell Smyth’s work in this field is invaluable and needs to be spread as widely as possible. Not just because it will help younger generations to a healthier life, but also because learning to free your natural breathing pattern and to know how to maintain this openness throughout life are the most precious gift we can give our children.’ Gunnel Minett, International Breathwork Foundation 224pp; 246 x 189mm; 978-1-903458-64-8; pb; £14.99 Free to Learn Introducing Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood education Lynne Oldfield Free to Learn is a unique guide to the principles and methods of Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood education. This authoritative introduction is written by Lynne Oldfield Director of the London Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training Course. She draws on kindergarten experience from around the world, with stories, helpful insights, lively observations and pictures. This inspiring book will interest parents, educators and early years students. It is up to date, comprehensive, includes many photos and has a 16 page colour section. Lynne Oldfield invites you to explore Steiner Waldorf kindergartens. Here teachers and parents believe that children's early learning is profound, that childhood matters and that the early years should be enjoyed, not rushed through. Free to Learn addresses the following issues; how do kindergartens enable healthy child development? What is 'movement based learning'? Creative play - why is it so crucial? How do children learn through imitation and rhythm? Why is nourishing the senses important? When are children ready for school? Support for parenting and daycare? Lynne Oldfield is kindergarten teacher at The Lindens, Stroud and Director of the London Waldorf Early childhood Teacher Training Course. Her daughter Rachel works as an artist and illustrator. 'Free to Learn gives a picture of stress free childhood, exciting ways of seeing children, recognises the crucial roles of parents and teachers, and above all it values and respects the child. It is a book for our times.' Sally Jenkinson, Alliance for Childhood, author, The Genius of Play 'This well established approach to early childhood education nurtures the whole child: body, mind and soul.' Dr Cathy Nutbrown, Department of Education, The University of Sheffield 'Faced with the stark reality that childhood is fast disappearing, Lynne Oldfield quietly convinces us that there is still hope: the richness and quality of the Waldorf early childhood experiences she evokes recreates and protects the lost world of childhood, but the benefits spill over, touching the lives of parents, educators and community alike. Vividly and sensitively written, this book has a powerful message for anyone concerned with the state of childhood today.' Dr Helen Prochazka, Chairman, Montessori Education, UK 256pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-06-8; pb; £11.99 The Genius of Play Celebrating the Spirit of Childhood Sally Jenkinson Children move like quick fire from the fantastic to the everyday, when free to express the genius of play. The Genius of Play addresses what play is, why it matters, and how modern life endangers children’s play. Here is an outspoken Children’s Play Charter for parents and teachers, which celebrates the playful spirit of childhood. Sally Jenkinson asks; What do children express in their play? How does play develop empathy and social skills? How are children influenced by inappropriate toys, TV and consumerism? How does play develop children’s imaginations? Why do children need adults who encourage play? How lively childhood players become creative adult thinkers? Sally Jenkinson is an advocate for the importance of children’s play. Mother and former Steiner Waldorf kindergarten teacher, Sally lectures, writes and advises on early childhood issues. She is a founder member of the Alliance for Childhood. ‘…a refreshing and exciting examination of the critical role that pretending may represent for the child and the later adult.’ Jerome L Singer, Yale University ‘…a book of genius, which celebrates childhood magically and enchantingly by capturing its spirit throughout…’ Diane Rich, Early Education ‘Everyone who takes an interest in the lives of young children, in their being and becoming, will want to attend to what Sally Jenkinson is telling us. This is a beautiful and important book.’ Mary Jane Drummond, formerly University of Cambridge 224pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-04-4; pb; £11.99 Helping Children to Overcome Fear Russell Evans Critical illness can cause overwhelming feelings of abandonment and loss. Difficult for adults to face alone, for children the experience is magnified. They have to leave home for an alien hospital world, without the comfort of familiar daily rhythms. Jean Evans was a play leader who recognised ahead of her time the importance of enabling children to give voice to their feelings, providing opportunities for play and working in partnership with parents. These requirements are now core principles in the training and working practice in the fields of nursery nursing, play therapy, childcare and Paediatrics. Her practical insights embrace; Child development through play and imitation; captivating children's interest; encouragement as a source of healing; practical guidelines for helping children to feel safe and happy; dying children and caring parents. Full of touching and useful examples of how Jean applied this in her work, Helping Children to Overcome Fear serves to remind us that these principles are relevant not only to the critically ill but can be used to support all children, everywhere. 'This inspirational book should become mandatory reading for Paediatricians and Play Therapists … indeed any adult who is serious in their desire to be alongside a child needing to face their fear. It gently embraces the skills of respectful listening, creativity and fun - instantly recognisable to a discerning child. Children have an uncanny x-ray vision to reject well meaning but patronising approaches. Jean's own experience as a bereaved child (age 7) appears to have left her with an intuitive ability to sing in tune with a child's individual melody. As a parent, I am grateful that others have learnt from Jean's suggestion that ill children should be supported by their parents throughout their stay in hospital. … Perhaps in time the same wisdom will be embraced for children whose parents are seriously ill.' Julie Stokes, Consultant Psychologist, Founder of Winston's Wish, a Grief Support Programme for Children Jean Evans was a remarkable woman who worked for many years as a Play Leader at Llandough Hospital looking after critically ill children in the Children's Cancer Unit. She will be remembered as a caring and compassionate companion of the children and their families who were under her care. However, this only tells part of the story, she was brilliantly innovative in her work with the dying child and this, perhaps, is her most lasting legacy as her thoughts and deeds influenced, and still do, the doctors and nurses who look after these children. This book, written by her husband Russell, brings these threads together so that even more people can benefit from Jean's work. Dr Roger Verrier Jones, Paediatrician, Llandough Hospital 128pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-02-1; pb; £9.99 Kindergarten Education Freeing children’s creative potential Betty Peck What can children gather from the treasured world of childhood that will enrich their adult lives? Educator Betty Peck celebrates the power of Kindergarten to help children find their creativity and imagination – opening the door to a passionate relationship with learning. The result is an essential resource for teachers and parents who want to give their children a meaningful education. Using vivid case studies from her own experience, and research from Froebel and other early years pioneers, Betty Peck demonstrates how a holistic, loving approach to pre-school education opens the door to; enabling creativity, awareness, wonder and discovery; meeting the spiritual and physical growth needs of young children; storytelling, movement, ring time and play; celebrating festivals and the seasonal round; creating play gardens to discover nature’s secrets; involving families and communities. ‘This is an astonishing, impressive and magnificent work. ... this is must reading for every parent, would-be parent and teacher world-wide.’ Joseph Chilton Pearce, author ‘Magical Child’ ‘Pure inspiration for teachers and parents.’ Nancy Mellon, author ‘Storytelling with Children ‘Every once in a while one meets a ‘real Kindergarten teacher – one of those rare souls who shake their arms and Kindergarten magic comes flying out. Betty Peck, whom I’ve known and loved for years, is one of those.’ Joan Almon, US Alliance for Childhood Betty Peck has over 50 years experience as a Kindergarten teacher and consultant in mainstream education. She was the 1985 Saratoga Citizen of the Year and founder of the Saratoga Community Garden, an educational organic garden for school children. 224pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-33-4; pb; £12.99 Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine Your activity book to help when someone has died Winston's Wish 'Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine' offers practical and sensitive support for bereaved children. Beautifully illustrated, it suggests a helpful series of activities and exercises accompanied by the friendly characters of Bee and Bear. This book offers a structure and an outlet for the many difficult feelings which inevitably follow when someone dies. It aims to help children make sense of their experience by reflecting on the different aspects of their grief, whilst finding a balance between remembering and having fun. This book is a useful tool in the present, and will become an invaluable keepsake in the years to come. 32pp; 297 x 210mm landscape; illustrations 978-1-869890-58-2; pb; £5.99 Naming Choosing a meaningful name Caroline Sherwood Names matter. They are the fingerprints of the Soul through which we express our nature to the world. Choosing a meaningful name is a lifetime gift. Included in this thorough, authoritative, and fascinating book is everything you need to choose, or change, a name and plan a naming ceremony. Including; what to take into account when choosing a name; the cultural importance of names; meanings to names - a comprehensive dictionary; naming ceremonies to choose from; holding your own ceremony; taking a new name. Rosie Styles, of The Baby Naming Society, has written the Foreword for this extensive and insightful book, and says; ' ... Caroline Sherwood's Naming is a completely new and far more useful approach in which the meanings of names are the prime focus. With a deep respect for language, she offers a fresh way for parents to set about finding the right name for their child. This is a much needed addition to the naming books already available, and will delight anyone facing the enormous task of naming their child, or those with an interest in names.' 'A true name offers a bridge between 'you' and 'me'. We should be glad of such a book which shows a way beyond labelling towards a naming of essence and potential in the children who come to us.' Paul Matthews, author Sing Me the Creation Caroline Sherwood works as writer and counsellor. She has researched naming extensively - so as to breathe life into the words, sing the meaning back into a name, and enable the bearer to embody it. Caroline is also the author of Making Friends with Ourselves: Introducing children to meditation (Kidsmed 1995). 304pp; 246 x 189mm; 978-1-869890-56-8; pb; £14.99 Out of the Blue Making memories last when someone has died Winston’s Wish Every year, thousands of young people face life after someone important to them dies. Out of the Blue is a collection of tried and tested ideas to help young people remember the person who died and to help express their thoughts and feelings. ‘Some days I really wanted to do something to remember dad – but I couldn’t think of anything to do. These ideas are great. I use them a lot on days that are special or difficult.’ Sam aged 14 32pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-71-6; pb; £7.99 The Parent and Child Group Handbook A Steiner/Waldorf approach Dot Male Regular contact with other families can be a vital lifeline for parents with young children - a chance to make friends, ask questions, learn new skills and gain confidence in their own abilities as a parent. Rudolf Steiner’s insight into the spiritual, sensory and intellectual needs of early childhood has inspired a unique kind of parent and child group. Drawing on this approach, Dot Male’s book shows parents how they can join together with others to create a supportive family community. Illustrated with case studies from around the world, her lively, accessible guide to running a thriving parent and child group expains how to; create a calm, harmonious space; use rhythm and ritual to structure a session; devise appropriate toys, crafts, games and outdoor play; celebrate seasonal festivals and the cycle of the year; fulfil key health, safety and legal requirements. Written with the needs of busy parents in mind, the handbook can be used as a quick read for inspiration and ideas or as a comprehensive reference. Each chapter includes an introductory overview, a summary of key points, and, for those who wish to explore the issues further, book lists and useful contacts. Dot Male is a mother and Steiner Parent and Child group leader. She helped to set up the Lancaster Steiner Education initiative and now runs courses for Parent and Child group leaders. ‘This book is a treasure trove of helpful information … It is not only insightful regarding child development and how best to support parents and their little ones, but also offers a cornucopia of practical advice and business acumen …’ Cynthia Aldinger, Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America ‘Both inspiring and immensely practical, it offers the group leader the insight and means to create a truly meaningful and appropriate experience within a parent and child group setting.’ Lynne Oldfield, Director, London Waldorf Early Childhood Training course 256pp; 246 x 189mm; 978-1-903458-46-4; pb; £16.99 Ready to Learn (2nd edition) From birth to school readiness Martyn Rawson and Michael Rose 'Readable, informative and thought provoking - pushes at the edge of contemporary ideas on readiness in a stimulating way - Ready to Learn is rich with challenging ideas derived from good practice and current research. It is written in a style easily accessible to parents, and has much to offer serious students of education. I welcome this book as an important addition to a vital but somewhat neglected field of study'. John Burnett, BA (Hons) Waldorf Steiner Education, Programme Director, Rolle School of Education, University of Plymouth When are children ready for school? Many parents have concerns about their children entering formal schooling too early. They question the 'hot housing' of their children, and the accompanying stressful side-effects of 'too much formal schooling too soon'. Ready to Learn will help you to decide when your child is ready to take the step from kindergarten to school proper. The key is an imaginative grasp of how children aged 0-6 years learn to play, speak, think and relate between birth and six years of age. Ready to Learn offers parents and professionals useful 'maps' for understanding:- the physical, soul and spiritual aspects of child development; how children 'grow down' into their bodies; how language and the senses develop; reading readiness', and the place of computers; whether boys learn differently from girls; simple tests for school readiness. Michael Rose teaches at York Steiner School. Martyn Rawson works for the UK Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship. They both work as advisors in teacher training and have written articles and books on Steiner Waldorf Education. 224pp; 216 x 136mm; 978-1-903458-66-2; pb; £10.99 Set Free Childhood Parents’ survival guide to coping with computers and TV Martin Large Children watch TV and use computers for five hours daily on average. But electronic media demands conflict with the needs of children. The result? Record levels of learning difficulties, obesity, eating disorders, sleep problems, language delay, aggressive behaviour, anxiety - and children on fast forward. However, Set Free Childhood shows you how to counter screen culture and create a calmer, more enjoyable family life with; Striking research on how the TV “tunes out” the brain and affects child growth; Why doctors and educators say “the later the better” for electronic media use; Successful media coping strategies for families to prevent electronic addiction; Countering pester power by making childhood a commercial-free zone. 'I was struck by the research on how we go into sleep mode when we watch TV. I want my child to be alert, creative and interested!' Helen Royall, parent ‘Excessive media viewing is a disease of our times… it is surely time to recognize the problem and change our behaviour. It is my great hope that this book will help bring about such a change.’ Joan Almon, US Alliance for Childhood ‘Very useful for parents and educator questioning what is really needed for the healthy development of our children’. Christopher Clouder, Alliance for Childhood Martin Large, father of 4 children, wrote, 'Who's Bringing Them Up? Kicking the TV Habit' which was acclaimed by New Internationalist as, 'A clear and accessible book for the concerned parent' 240pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-43-3; pb; £10.99 Storytelling with Children Nancy Mellon Telling stories awakens wonder and creates special occasions with children, whether it is bedtime, around the fire or on rainy days. Encouraging you to spin golden tales, Nancy Mellon shows how you can become a confident storyteller and enrich your family with the power of story. Children love family storytelling and parents can learn this practical, magical art. Here are tips and resources you need for; creating a listening space; using the day's events and rhythms to make stories; transforming old stories and make up new ones; bringing your personal and family stories to life; learning stories by heart using pictures, inner theatre, walk-about, singing the story and other methods; finding the tale you want from her rich story-cupboard. 'Let Nancy Mellon teach you to be a storyteller and a discoverer, for you and your children, of worlds that truly make a difference.' Thomas Moore, Foreword 'Nancy Mellon continues to be an inspiration for storytellers old and new. Her experience, advice and suggestions work wonders. They are potent seeds that give you the creative confidence to find your own style of storytelling.' Ashley Ramsden, Director of the School of Storytelling, Emerson College 'Sensitive suggestions, gentle advice and sage insights, this is a storycupboard to feed imagination and heart. From it parents will know that they are the storytellers to give their children present delight, a lifetime's inner nourishment, a family core of confident knowing.' David Campbell, Poet, Broadcaster and Scottish Storyteller 'No longer will children be dependent on television and movies for stories. They will hear them told in the shelter of their families as they always have through the millennia.' Joan Almon, Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America 'Here's a treasure trove for professionals and rank beginners - a book borne of years of hands-on experience with parents and children, written from the heart and stirring to the soul. Reading it, I feel the urge to pull my own two children close, to light a candle, to begin … Nancy Mellon inspires us all to be storytellers.' Katrina Kenison, author of Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry 'Nancy Mellon's Storytelling with Children is a wise and beautiful book. It is a gift to parents and to all who love imagination. Mellon reminds us we all have the magic of story within us. If we use that gift, we bring the beauty of language, rhythm and story to our children, to our listeners.' Jay O'Callaghan, author and storyteller Nancy Mellon is a storyteller who teaches the healing art of storytelling. She runs a School for Therapeutic Storytelling and lives in New Hampshire. 192pp; 216 x 138mm; illustrations; 978-1-903458-08-2; pb; £9.99 The Well Balanced Child (2nd edition) Movement and early Learning Sally Goddard Blythe The Well Balanced Child is a passionate manifesto for a ‘whole body’ approach to learning which integrates the brain, senses, movement and play. This fully revised edition includes a new chapter on what parents can do to help children reach their full potential, physically and mentally. This practical, inspirational resource will help parents and educators to understand; why movements matters; how music helps brain development, the role of nutrition, the brain and child growth; how to help children with learning and behaviour problems. Sally Goddard Blythe is Director of the Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology in Chester which reseaches the effects of neurological dysfunction in children with learning difficulties and devises effective learning programmes. She researches, consults and advises schools, parents and professionals. She is the author of A Teacher’s Window in the Child’s Mind, Reflexes, Learning and Behaviour and numerous professional papers. ‘Goddard Blythe’s recommendations include music and singing, reading, conversation, optimum nutrition and family meals. In fact, she concludes, the classic Enid Blyton childhood, with country picnics, nursery rhymes and cod-liver oil, had an awful lot going to for it.’ The Times ‘A strong book with important messages about early years learning.’ The Teacher 304pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-63-1; pb; £12.99 You are Your Child’s First Teacher What parents can do with and for their children from birth to age six Rahima Baldwin Dancy Rahima Baldwin Dancy warns against rushing children through childhood. She advocates a ‘slow parenting’ revolution which will allow children to develop at their own pace, and crucially, will help parents discover confidence in their own ability to parent and enjoy the magical first years of raising a child. ‘Our children need us for the heart connection, but they don’t need constant adult input and intellectual stimulation,’ says Baldwin Dancy. ‘Allowing children to be children today means recognising their need for creative play, which is the work of childhood.’ Rahima Baldwin Dancy’s practical, down-to-earth advice will help parents to understand their child’s unique personal, mental, soul and physical needs at each stage of development; nourish their child’s imagination with simple, home-made toys and materials from the garden and kitchen cupbaord; enjoy storytelling, arts, crafts and musical activities with their child; create their own family rituals to ease the daily routine; use imitation, repetition and setting limits to promote positive discipline; value their own ability to understand and care for their child. Rahima Baldwin Dancy is a Steiner/Waldorf early childhood educator and a professional mid-wife. She is mother of four children and lives in Colorado, USA. ‘An essential addition to the family bookshelf. Children will thank their parents for having read it!’ Sally Jenkinson, author of The Genius of Play ‘Here is an extraordinary work for those who want to develop a truly intelligent child, and , in the process, unlock new levels of their own intelligence and spirit.’ Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of Magical Child 400pp; 234 x 156mm; 978-1-903458-65-5; pb; £14.99 Education Addiction's Many Faces Tackling drug dependency amongst young people: causes, effects and prevention Felicitas Vogt 'Parent and teachers will find the stories by young drug users to be most illuminating. If you want to understand the experiences young people are seeking from drugs; if you want indications on how to relate to young drug (ab)users; if you want ideas about dealing with drug use in schools, then read these stories ... The author stresses the importance of searching for non-judgement ways of meeting young peoples' needs to help them avoid or overcome addiction . It offers a careful, calm, hopeful way through a potential minefield of issues.' From the Foreword by Frank O'Hare, Dip. Addiction Drug Prevention Worker and Biographical Counsellor, Glasgow Drugs are pervasive – pushed at school, at parties, in the street. Young people have to make choices about drugs as a fact of everyday life. Ideals, protest, demanding school work, the need for emotional intimacy, the natural desire to experiment, wanting to appear cool – can all make drug taking seem attractive. So what are the secrets of helping young people learn about the many faces of addiction? What lessons do addiction have for us? And what about all forms of often socially sanctioned addiction such as shopping, sex, fame ...? Felicitas Vogt invites you to consider:- your own addictions and the roots of addiction; why young people turn to drugs; the effects of different drugs; what helps personal growth, health and relationships; ways we can help prevent addiction. Here are young people and parents who speak powerfully from personal experience. They offer practical insights into prevention, how to cope with family drug problems and treatment options. Felicitas Vogt worked as a Steiner Waldolf teacher before becoming an addiction counsellor. She has worked in drugs education since 1988, giving seminars all over the world on addiction, prevention and personal growth. An encouraging book, providing helpful, positive tools for parents, teachers and anyone concerned with young people's health development. Andrea Sprenger, Counsellor with Inishfree Drug Rehabilitation Project, Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK 128pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-17-4; pb; £10.99 Bringing the best out in Boys Communication strategies for teachers Lucinda Neall 'A godsend to harassed classroom teachers seeking practical ways of talking to boys so they learn and behave better.' Mike Shankland, Education Tutor, Liverpool Hope University and Edgehill College ‘This book makes a notable contribution because it tries to tackle the issues in a positive way, without reducing opportunities for girls. It emphasises positive steps that teachers can take.’ Ted Wragg, Professor of Education at Exeter University These time tested communication strategies help get the best out of boys. The tips for tackling difficult behaviour will result in more classroom co-operation and learning – so that everyone benefits. Lucinda Neall works with teachers and schools to identify what helps boys learn. The result is this teachers’ handbook, packed full of techniques, examples and tips. Topics include; affirming and channelling boys’ energy, so you can get them on your side; Improving boys’ emotional literacy, so they gain in confidence and self awareness; Using boundaries and appropriate discipline to calm classes; How to encourage boys so they can be at their best; Getting boys to co-operate without nagging and shouting; Engaging boys with humour and playfulness. Lucinda Neall specialises in communication skills. She coaches teachers and schools so as to help educate boys to become caring, confident men. ‘Will certainly make teachers think, and be alert to what’s different about teaching boys, and how to make this more of a pleasure.’ Steve Biddulph, author of Manhood and Raising Boys 288pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-29-7; pb; £14.99 Bringing the Best out in Boys (video and facilitators’ guide) Communication strategies for teachers Lucinda Neall Based on the well-received and practical book of the same title, this video explores what boys think about school, what motivates and de-motivates them, and suggests communication strategies to engage them in learning. These strategies take no extra teaching time, can easily be incorporated into lessons and will reduce time spent on discipline. The concepts apply to boys of all ages. They include; Recognising boys’ particular characteristics and needs, affirming and channeling boys’ energy; providing boys with challenge and focus; getting cooperation without nagging and shouting; Engaging boys with humour and playfulness; How to encourage boys so that they can be their best. Lucinda Neall specialises in communication skills and works with schools to identify what helps boys learn. She has worked with the Nobel School, Stevenage, to produce this video. 48pp; 198 x 114mm; 978-1-903458-41-9; pb; £30.00 Freeing Education Steps towards real choice and diversity in schools Edited by Fiona Carnie, Martin Large and Mary Tasker Freeing Education addresses the problems in education today—centralised control, a prescriptive National Curriculum and lack of real parental choice. The authors argue strongly for greater choice and diversity within a more equitable state system, and explain how this can be achieved. Here are teachers, parents and leading educationalists who make the bold assertion that freedom in education matters. 'The importance of this book is that it mounts a well-informed and many sided challenge to the whole trend of government policy for many years … the case is very well argued.' Colin Ward, Resurgence, September 1996 192 pp; 215 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-82-7; pb; £9.99 Free Range Education How home education works Terri Dowty (ed) Welcome to this essential handbook for families considering or starting out in home education. Free Range Education is full of family stories, resources, burning questions, humour, tips, practical steps and useful advice so you can choose what best suits your family situation. You are already your child's main teacher and these families show how home education can work for you. Both parents and children offer useful guidance, based on their experience. Here are:- practical answers to questions such as 'how do they socialise?', 'money?', 'how do they take exams?', 'what about time for yourself?'; inspiring blow by blow accounts with stories from 'home education' graduates about their jobs, training and lives; resources, contacts, networks and websites where you can get support; a friendly overview of the legal position to help you deal constructively with education authorities and find the advice you need; … and cartoons about Educating Archie for light relief! 'I couldn't put this excellent introduction to home education down. It's a confidence builder, empowering us to learn from all of life - and grounded in a deep love and respect for children.' Home Educator 'Free Range Education will encourage anyone contemplating the big step of going it alone. A wide selection of parents and home education children tell their stories, interspersed with answers to frequently asked questions from 'how do home education children socialise?' to 'don't you need a lot of money?' Kids Out, August 2000 'At last, an honest reflection and true celebration of home learning in all its diversity - by home educators for home educators. As ever more parents wake up to alternatives and reject schooling for their children, this book is a timely antidote to all the myths about home education which have been perpetuated by narrow-minded, vested-interest 'educationists.' Alison Preuss, Schoolhouse Home Education Association 256pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-07-5; pb; £12.99 Jabulani! Ideas for making music Carol Shephard and Bobbie Stormont Jabulani! has all the tools you need to enjoy creating music – without having to read music or follow a song-sheet. Find your voice with chants and raps, write your own songs, and celebrate rhythm with marching, finger clicks, clapping and rumble games. The activities are suitable for all ages and abilities, including those with special needs. This user-friendly guide and CD includes; instructions for making drums, shakers and other instruments from scrap materials; how to organise and lead a music session; activities, case studies, useful tips and techniques; ideas for using music with story-telling, drama and sports. ‘The authors clearly have huge practical experience in this kind of creative musical activity and know exactly what works and where potential pitfalls may lie. Here everything is laid out methodically and concisely to give confidence to those who use the book and to ensure the experience is always a productive one and good fun.’ Andrew Parrott, Conductor 128pp; 246 x 189mm; 978-1-903458-51-8; pb/CD; £14.99 Festivals All Year Round Christian calendar of celebrations Ann Druitt, Christine Fynes-Clinton, Marije Rowling This book is a festival store cupboard: a treasure trove of tomorrow's much loved childhood memories, all mingled together with a mix of coloured thread, delicious cooking smells, softly sparkling candle light and the snatch of a favourite song. All Year Round is brimming with things to make; activities, stories, poems and songs to share with your family. It is full of well-illustrated ideas for fun and celebration: from Candlemas to Christmas and Midsummer's day to the Winter solstice. Observing the round of festivals is an enjoyable way to bring rhythm into children's lives and provide a series of meaningful landmarks to look forward to. Each festival has a special character of its own: participation can deepen our understanding and love of nature and bring a gift to the whole family. All Year Round invites you to start celebrating now! Marije Rowling is a painter and art teacher. She illustrated The Children's Year which was co-authored by Christine Fynes-Clinton who teaches music and crafts. Ann Druitt trained as an artist and teaches in adult education. Her twelve stories round off the book. 320pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-869890-47-6; pb; £12.99 The Birthday Book Celebrations for everyone Ann Druitt, Christine Fynes-Clinton and Marije Rowling Birthdays are milestones on our journey through life. Here is a complete resource for creating your own birthday rituals to show the special people in your life how much you love them. The Birthday Book is packed with recipes, stories, songs, games, and ideas for cards, decorations and presents. There are suggestions for ‘oldies’, for teenagers, 18th and 21st parties as well as children’s parties. You will also find unusual celebrations for those celebrating birthdays on holiday, ill in bed, at Christmas or for rainy days. Ann Druitt trained as an artist. She divides her time between teaching and writing. Christine Fynes-Clinton works as a music teacher and doll-maker and runs workshops on festivals and family life. Marije Rowling is an artist and art teacher. Their previous collaborations include All Year Round. ‘A ‘bookshelf must’ to be dipped into whenever a birthday celebration arises. On a practical level, the advice it contains about organising children’s birthday parties will, I am sure, save many parents’ pre- and post-party headaches.’ Sue Webb, Perfect Parties 256pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-903458-01-3; pb; £15.99 Celebrating Christmas Together Nativity and Three Kings Plays with Stories and Songs Estelle Bryer and Janni Nicol Create the wonder of Christmas with your children at school or at home - starting with a simple Advent Calendar and Crib Scene. The Nativity Play is spell binding – whether told as a story in verse, narrated whilst children act the parts or performed entirely by children. This Christmas treasury includes:- the Nativity Play with staging directions and instructions for simple costumes and props; songs and music to accompany the play; how to create a Crib scene; making an Advent Calendar; the Three Kings Play and Christmas stories. Estelle Bryer is a Steiner Waldorf early years educator, eurythmist, author and well known South African puppeteer. Daughter Janni Nicol is also an early years educator, mother, storyteller, puppeteer and early years consultant. A practical and beautiful guide to making Christmas a magical time for children'. Sally Jenkinson, author of The Genius of Play 96pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-20-4; pb; £9.99 Celebrating Irish Festivals Calendar of seasonal celebrations Ruth Marshall Celebrating festivals with children brings a sense of rhythm, belonging and meaning to the seasons. Reaching back to the ancient Celtic festivals of Ireland and to Celtic Christianity, Ruth Marshall shows how marking festivals offers food for the soul. If you are interested in Irish traditions, or need a family or school resource, then here is an entrancing calendar of festivals that children will cherish This is a rich treasury of stories, beautiful illustrations, poems, traditions, food, activities, games, dances and songs with:- New ways and inspiring ideas for engaging children; fascinating festive guide to Imbolc, Bealtaine, Lughnasadh and Samhain; Church holy days, agricultural festivals and Celtic Saints' Days; recipes, crafts, games and activities with easy-to-follow instructions. Ruth Marshall is a kindergarten teacher, folklore collector, singer, mother and poet. She has celebrated Celtic festivals for 30 years. Judith Evans, the illustrator, is an artist and puppeteer. They both live in County Clare, meeting at Raheen Wood Rudolf Steiner School. ‘What a treat to come upon a book as simple as it is rich’. Alexander Mackenzie, storyteller 'Gives Irish festivals new meaning and power for building a more human social life.' Pearse O'Shiel, Irish Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Assocation 224pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-903458-23-5; pb; £14.99 The Children’s Year (2nd edition) Seasonal crafts and clothes Stephanie Cooper, Christine Fynes-Clinton and Marije Rowling First published over 20 years ago, The Children’s Year has helped generations of families to rediscover the pleasures of creating rather than merely consuming. Children get enormous satisfaction from playing with something they have made, but many parents lack creative self-confidence. This book has everything you need to get started, with over 100 projects for parents and children to enjoy making together. Simple, well-illustrated instructions demonstrate how to make children’s clothing, toys and gifts using natural materials. Organised by seasons, the craft activities include knitted Easter chicks, spring flower fairies, summer leaf prints, cosy slippers and pumpkin lanterns, Christmas calendars and indoor ‘dens’. Small toys such as a tooth fairy purse can be made in an hour or two, while bigger projects can be enjoyed over a weekend or longer. ‘Another brilliant book from Hawthorn Press. Suitable for all ages and level of craft skill.’ The Mother Magazine 192pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-903458-59-4; pb; £12.99 Christmas Stories Together Estelle Bryer and Janni Nicol Here is a treasure trove of 36 tales for children aged 3-9. The stories range from Advent through Christmas ending with the Holy Family's flight into Egypt – in fact, tales for the whole year. These stories will soon become family favourites, with their imaginative yet down to earth language and lively illustrations. Janni Nicol is a mother, kindergarten teacher storyteller, puppeteer, lecturer, writer and early years consultant. Estelle Bryer, her mother, is a Steiner Waldorf early years educator, eurythmist, author and well known South African puppeteer. Their companion book, Celebrating Christmas Together includes The Nativity and Three Kings Plays with instructions for staging, stories, songs, making a Crib Scene and an Advent Calendar. 'This book is alight with the genius of storytelling. It tenderly shows how to weave a pattern of stories over Advent and the twelve days of Christmas.' Nancy Mellon, author of Storytelling with Children 128pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-22-8; pb; £9.99 Festivals, Family and Food Guide to seasonal celebration Diana Carey and Judy Large This family favourite is a unique, well loved source of stories, recipes, things to make, activities, poems, songs and festivals. Each festival such as Christmas, Candlemas and Martinmas has its own, well-illustrated chapter. There are also sections on Birthdays, Rainy Days, Convalescence and a birthday Calendar. The perfect present for a family, it explores the numerous festivals that children love celebrating. 'It's an invaluable resource book' The Observer 'Every family should have one' Daily Mail Over 100,000 copies sold. 224pp; 250 x 200mm; illustrations; 978-0-950706-23-8; pb; £10.99 Festivals Together Guide to multicultural celebration Sue Fitzjohn, Minda Weston, Judy Large This special book for families and teachers helps you celebrate festivals from cultures from all over the world. This resource guide for celebration introduces a selection of 26 Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh festivals. It offers a lively introduction to the wealth of different ways of life. There are stories, things to make, receipes, songs, customs and activities for each festival, comprehensively illustrated. You will be able to share in the adventures of Anancy the spider trickster, how Ganesh got his elephant head and share in Eid, Holi, Wesak, Advent, Divali, Chinese New Year and more. 'The ideal book for anyone who wants to tackle multicultural festivals' Nursery World 224pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-869890-46-9; pb; £12.99 The Islamic Year Surahs, Stories and Celebrations Noorah Al-Gailani and Chris Smith Celebrate the Islamic Year in your family or at school! You are invited to explore Muslim festivals with this inspiring treasury of stories, surahs, songs, games, recipes, craft and art activities. Folk tales illustrate the core values of Islamic culture with gentle humour and wisdom. The Islamic Year is beautifully illustrated, with a colour calendar, Arabic calligraphy of the Names of God, traditional patterns, maps and pictures drawn from many part of the Muslim world. Chris Smith is a musician and storyteller, known for his storytelling of The Queen of Sheba at the British Museum. He has a passion for Arab folktales, myths and legends, gained from living in Palestine. Noorah Al-Gailani’s family is from Iraq. She teaches Islam in Saturday schools and works as a curator in London. ‘Educators seeking to interpret Islam to non-Muslim audiences will find this an excellent resource. The story of the Prophet Muhammad is told in an engaging manner, whilst keeping to the sacred spirit of the original texts. The festivals are explained in a simple and clear way, relating them to each aspect of the Prophet’s life and teaching that they celebrate.’ Baroness Uddin, House of Lords, Westminster 240pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-903458-14-3; pb; £15.99 Making Waldorf Dolls (formerly Kinder Dolls) Maricristin Sealey “It is a beautiful thing,” says Maricristin Sealey, “to craft a doll with your own hands, sew it together with love, then make a gift of it to your child with the words, ‘I made this for you!’” This comprehensive, well illustrated book will give even the most nervous beginner the confidence to produce a unique, handcrafted toy from natural materials. Once you have mastered the basic baby dolls, you can progress to a more ambitious limbed or jointed doll. Here are; ten designs including soft, baggy, pouch, angel, sack and limbed dolls; instructions for knitted, sewn and embroidered hairstyles, lots of patterns for dolls’ clothes and accessories; help with tools, techniques and materials; ideas for recycling clothing for dollmaking and where to get materials. This new edition is published with a completely revised resource list. Maricristin Sealey is a professional doll maker, who has many years’ experience of teaching people how to make dolls. Her dolls draw on a rich variety of European traditions. ‘Maricristin’s book is a fine source for the beginner doll maker. It is a valuable primer, full of practical tips, simple designs and clear, easy to follow instructions.’ Sara McDonald, Magic Cabin Dolls 160pp; 246 x 189mm; 978-1-903458-58-7; pb; £14.99 The Singing Day Songbook and CD for singing with young children Candy Verney Singing with your baby or child turns everyday activities into fun. The day changes into a magical, musical journey. This easy to use songbook and CD helps you find your voice so that you enjoy singing with your child. Candy Verney believes that every parent is a special kind of singer for their child. Singing with babies and young children is both a joy and gift to your chidren that they will cherish for life. Candy leads community choirs, runs voice workshops for parents and is a mother. She has taught music in Steiner/Waldorf schools, kindergartens and mainstream schools. ‘She opens our eyes to all the opportunities for singing that arise in a child’s day, giving encouragement as well as practical tips. The more children sing, the more confidence they feel in themselves – a confidence which extends far beyond singing.’ Caroline Price, Elmfield School and Stream of Sound Choir 160pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-903458-25-9; pb/CD; £16.99 The Singing Year Songbook and CD for singing with young children Candy Verney Children love the seasonal delights that mark the passage of the year – kicking up the autumn leaves, blowing dandelion clocks, and finding the first spring flowers. The Singing Year follows a child’s journey through the cycle of the seasons with an exuberant collection of music, songs and poems about the birds, animals, plants and other highlights of each season. This delightful family songbook also offers suggestions for seasonal gardening, games and craft activities. Candy Verney leads community choirs and runs voice workshops with families and teachers. She draws her inspiration from teaching methods used in Steiner/Waldorf education. She is the author of The Singing Day. ‘… an invaluable source of material to help you develop your relationships with your child and your shared understanding of the wider world through singing.’ Annie Davy, Head of Early Years and Childcare, Oxfordshire County Council 160pp; 250 x 200mm; 978-1-903458-39-6; pb/CD; £16.99 The Winding Road Family treasury of poems and verses Compiled by Matthew Barton Celebrate each age and stage of your child’s life with this poetic travelling companion. The Winding Road offers over 200 poems on the theme of childhood and growing up by writers ancient and modern — from Gaelic blessings to Navajo prayers, from William Blake to Eleanor Farjeon and Billy Collins. This rich treasury of poems, verses, blessings and meditations reflects a child’s journey from baby to teenager, from first milestones to leaving home:- Bring rhythm, security and intimacy to family life with poems for birthdays, morning verses, mealtime graces and evening prayers; a treasure chest for dipping into — poems for celebration, comfort and insight; poems for younger children to share and older children to read alone; ideas for introducing poetry into family life. ‘What pleasure awaits those who not only dip into this book at random, but who also search for the particular poem or verse which has personal meaning. What a gift for the family — and how wonderful to think of a new book growing with the family and being passed on, thoroughly finger-smudged, tear-stained and page-turned.’ Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy Matthew Barton is a translator, editor, teacher and poet. He also taught kindergarten for many years at the Bristol Waldorf School. His first collection of poems, Learning To Row, was published by Peterloo in 1999. He has won numerous prizes for his work, including an Arts Council Writer’s Award and a Hawthornden Fellowship. 224pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-47-1; pb; £12.99 Findus and Pettson Parenting and Health Being a Parent Parentline Plus Being a parent is one of the most important jobs in the world, because parents hold the future in their hands. Parents need all the help they can get. Yet many battle on without any support or guidance. Being a Parent helps you think about what support you and your children need. It gives ideas on how to make family life a little easier. It is full of useful exercises and takes a look at; how it feels to be a parent; how to meet parents' and children's needs; children's behaviour; why play is important; giving and getting support from other parents; building confidence in what you already know. There are many different approaches to parenting. In our multi-cultural world, there is no one way of bringing up children that is right for everyone. Being a Parent helps you find out what works best for you and your children. This friendly and helpful book can be used on its own or as a workbook for the Parentline Plus course, Understanding Children 1, which is accredited by the National Open College Network. 'I consider this book and other Parentline Plus courses to have great value, because I believe that parents deserve all the help they can get ...' Alan Titchmarsh, TV and Radio Broadcaster, Author and Gardener Parents' Comments:- 'It is changing my life - wish I could have done this years ago.' 'This course has really helped improve our family life.' 'I have learnt some very good ideas to help me get on better with my children.' 96pp; 297 x 210mm; 978-1-869890-81-0; pb; £13.00 Between Form and Freedom A practical guide to the teenage years Betty Staley Betty Staley offers a wealth of insights about teenagers, providing a compassionate, intelligent and intuitive look into the minds of children and adolescents. She explores the nature of adolescence and looks at teenagers' needs in relation to family, friends, schools, love and the arts. Issues concerning stress, depression, drug and alcohol abuse and eating disorders are included. 288pp; 216 x 138mm; illustrations; 978-1-869890-08-7; pb; £9.99 The Good Sleep Guide for You and Your Baby The step-by-step guide to good sleep for babies from birth-18 months Angela Henderson Does your baby wake and cry for you at night? Is it hard getting your baby to sleep at bed-time? If so, this guide is for you. Used and recommended by thousands of health visitors in the UK, this step-by-step guide offers tried and tested techniques to:- prevent the misery of months of sleepless nights; cure sleep problems in babies 6 months and older. Packed with medically-approved methods, tips and practical suggestions, The Good Sleep Guide offers:- an easy-to-use quiz format to assess if your baby has a sleep problem; a step-by-step baby sleep programme; a sleep diary to monitor progress; useful contacts, addresses and products. ‘You guide has given us our first full night’s sleep in nearly two years. Thank you.’ Sharon Birmingham, mother and nursery nurse ‘An excellent summary of accepted medical practice and techniques for baby sleep promotion. I recommend it to both parents and professionals.’ Dr. Luci Wiggs, Research Psychologist, Oxford University ‘This compact, informative book is brief and to the point and takes you step by step through solving various sleep problems.’ Linda Buckmaster, New Generation, Journal of the NCT Angela Henderson is a self-help health writer. Success with resolving her babies' sleep problems inspired her to write this book. 112pp; 210 x 148mm; 978-1-903458-35-8; pb; £6.99 In Place of the Self How drugs work Ron Dunselman Why are heroin, alcohol, hashish, ecstasy, LSD and tobacco attractive substances for so many people? Why are unusual, visionary and 'high' experiences so important to users? These and other questions about drugs and drug use are answered comprehensively in this book. 304pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-903458-26-6; pb; £19.99 The Incarnating Child Joan Salter 'Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting.' Joan Salter picks up Wordsworth's theme and follows the soul life of tiny babies into childhood and adolescence. A specialist in maternal and child care, she addresses physical, spiritual and psychological development as well as environmental factors. 208pp; 212 x 136mm; 978-1-869890-04-9; pb; £8.99 Lifeways Working with family questions Gudrun Davy and Bons Voors Lifeways is about children, about family life and about being a parent. But above all it is about freedom, and how the tension between family life and personal fulfilment can be resolved. 'These essays affirm that creating a family, even if you are a father on your own, or a working mother, can be a joyful, positive and spiritual work. The first essay is one of the wisest and most balanced discussions of women’s roles I have read.' Fiona Handley, Church of England Newspaper. 328pp; 210 x 150mm; 978-0-950706-24-5; pb; £12.99 More Lifeways Sharing parenting and family paths Edited by Patti Smith and Signe Schaefer There are no easy answers to the challenges of parenting. However, hearing others' experiences can offer encouragement on the journey. This is an invitation to a conversation about things to question, areas to explore and things to build on. The practical and wise insights given by parents in this book are given from the heart, and are both funny and moving. Special attention is given to teenage issues, adoption, money, death and adult questions in later life. It helps find new strength, meaning and inspiration in family life. This books affirms that parenting is not a detour ... it is an opportunity for growth. 'Our hope for More Lifeways is that, through the contribution of these individuals, others may be inspired to face the challenges that come toward them and find support to journey as parents, partners and human beings.' Gudrun Davy and Bons Voors 352pp; 216 x 150 mm; photographs; 978-1-869890-86-5; pb; £11.99 Mothering with Soul Raising children as special work Joan Salter Good mothering is important work, yet is undervalued. From her work and conversations with young mothers, Joan Salter explores the profound experiences of intimate sharing, pregnancy, birth and the first years which are unique to mothering. She explores the spiritual, soul and practical work of mothering so that this womanly art is affirmed as a special vocation. 'A revolutionary book.' Dr Michaela Glöckler, Afterword 144pp; 210 x 135mm; 978-1-869890-84-1; pb; £8.99 Parenting for a Healthy Future Dotty T Coplen This commonsense approach helps you gain a deeper understanding of parenting children from both a practical and a holistic, spiritual perspective. 144pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-53-7; pb; £7.99 Raising a Son Parenting and the making of a healthy man Don Elium and Jeanne Elium Many parents feel frustrated and confused by the behaviour of their sons and are in need of some practical guidance. Raising a Son offers just that: advice on firm but fair discipline that will encourage the awakening of your son's healthy soul. US best seller. 256pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-76-0; pb; £9.99 Sound Sleep Calming and helping your baby or child to sleep Sarah Woodhouse Babies are wonderful, especially when they are happy and sleep well! However, many babies and young children get upset and cry for long periods for whatever reason and seem unable, as they get older, to sleep through the night. Some may cry and scream so often to get attention or ease the stress of colic or another discomfort, that exhausted parents are driven to distraction and despair. Yet, most babies' distress and sleep problems can be solved once parents discover the particular ways which prove helpful. This comprehensive guide will help you make those discoveries. The step-by-step method of Timed Settling is an especially effective way for desperate parents to help their babies over nine months, toddlers and young children to learn to settle themselves and sleep through the night without disturbance. ‘I wish I had seen this book when I first became pregnant. I would have been prepared for anything – even the worst! The best thing about it is that it helps you stay calm and try out new ways of coping. Some of the ideas did wonders for me.’ Ruth, a 29 year old mother ‘Very detailed advice, clearly written, with many helpful and real stories from parents.’ Heather Riseborough, Team Leader, Health Visiting, North Norfolk 'A valuable resource book which will give encouragement to parents, new and experienced, to develop and feel confident in their own parenting style.’ Barbara Potter, Health Visitor, Stroud, Gloucestershire 'This book will help ensure that the arrival of your new baby will be what it should be: one of the most joyful and fulfilling experiences of your life.’ Angela Henderson, author, The Good Sleep Guide for You and Your Baby Sarah Woodhouse is a grandmother who has worked as a home tutor with probationers, in special needs education, and with children's rights. She founded Right from the Start to reduce stress and violence in children's lives. 144pp; 246 x 189mm; 978-1-903458-27-3; pb; £8.00 Personal Development Navigator (2nd edition) James Traeger, Jenny Daisley and Liz Willis Life for men is changing, and changing fast. Employment patterns, job security, women’s roles and other social patterns continue to change rapidly. Many men are asking who they are and how they can not only survive but thrive amongst these changes. Navigator was launched in 1999, after extensive research, and since then more than 2,000 men from the private, public, acdemic and vountary sectors have successfully completed the programme. This workbook, which is an integral part of the programme, is for all men at work whether full-time or part-time, in office jobs, professions or manual work. It is for men seeking work. It is for men on their own, men in relationships and men as fathers. The Navigator workbook is extensively revised and updated and is packed with ideas and practical exercises to enable you to assess yourself realistically, identify where you want to go in life and then equip you with the positive attitude and many of the skills you may need to get there. Navigator is the tried, tested and successful brother volume to the award-winning Springboard Development Programme which has sold over 170,000 copies. The development and publication of Naviator offers men the same opportunity for self-development as their women colleagues. Contents include; realistic self-assessment; challenging expectations; a man's world, clarifying values; taking risks and making changes; physical and feelings fitness; setting a goal strategy that works; assertiveness for men; putting yourself across. ‘Navigator is a breakthrough for men’s work in business.’ Centre for Men’s Development, London ‘Navigator is one way men can develop a much needed new sense of identity at work, as well as a better balance between home and work.’ The Independent ‘We use Springboard and Navigator as it boosts substantially the personal and professional development of our staff.’ First Trust Bank ‘Navigator is a fundamental part of our programme to equip younger or more junior staff with the skills and confidence they will need for more senior jobs with us or elsewhere.’ Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea ‘The Navigator Men’s Development Programme is an innovation in personal and professional development.’ SOAS (Universtiy of London) Website 320pp; 297 x 210mm; 978-1-903458-61-7; pb; £30.00 Springboard Liz Willis and Jenny Daisley Springboard helps you do what you want to do in your life and work. It gives you the ideas and skills to take more control of your life and then gives you the boost in self confidence to start making things happen. Springboard is for all women at work; whether you are in full time or part time employment, considering employment, wanting to return to work, just starting out, or approaching retirement - Springboard helps you to be the best you can be! Springboard is a workbook packed with ideas, exercises and examples that you can either work through on your own, or with two or three others. It is down-to-earth, practical and full of positive thinking and good humour, with the points illustrated with cartoons and real case studies. This new edition is fully revised and updated. You can work through the workbook on its own or as part of the Springboard Women's Development Programme. Contents include; assertiveness; setting goals; what you've got going for you; finding support; the world about you; blowing your own trumpet; more energy - less anxiety; making things happen; your personal resource bank; balancing home and work; networking; useful addresses. Women who have used Springboard report exciting changes in their lives, including substantial promotions, sorting out difficult relationships, getting healthy, being taken seriously, speaking out and generally feeling more self confidence. 'Springboard was a turning point for me. It opened my eyes to my potential'. Katie Whichelow, Campaign Manager, Opportunity Now 'A comprehensive women's development programme.' The Guardian 'Springboard is like having a new window cut in an existing wall - you see everything in a different light and reassess the significance of things.' Participant, University of Cambridge 'Springboard is a wonderfully effective way of improving the lives of women, especially those in scientific and technical fields where women are still under-represented at the top.' Laura James, The Hand and Gender Agenda 'What is particularly impressive is that everyone on the course has reported personal progress. They are more assertive, more confident and more committed.' Tarmac Plc 'Inspir-actical' is how I would describe Springboard. It inspires women to decide what they most want to achieve and then, very practically, helps them do it. It's fun and involving.' Valerie Hammond, Chief Executive Officer, Roffey Park Management Institute 5th edition; 320pp; 297 x 210mm; 978-1-869890-10-0; illustrations; cartoons; pb; £26.95 Springboard, Australian/New Zealand edition 978-1-903458-09-9 Springboard, Danish ed 978-1-69890-61-2 Springboard, Finnish (pilot ed) 978-1-869890-95-7 Springboard, French (pilot ed) 978-1-869890-91-9 Springboard, Saudi Arabian (pilot ed) 978-1-903458-62-4 Springboard, Spanish (pilot ed) 978-1-869890-90-2 Springboard, Swedish (pilot ed) 978-1-869890-12-9 Springboard, Undergraduate ed 978-1-869890-98-8 Springing Forward Gina Harris and Liza Edwards If you could have anything, what would it be? Are you making the most of your potential? Have you ever felt that there was something you are supposed to achieve, but can't seem to start? Don't just dream about it - make it happen! Welcome to the essential handbook for all women wanting to make the most of who they are. Springing Forward is packed full of practical steps, sound advice and inspiration to support you - whatever your goal, whatever your situation. Each stage is also supported by quotes and stories from women around the world, drawing on the global success of the Springboard Women's Development Programme, and celebrating women's achievements. Springing Forward shows how women can make genuine, positive changes to their everyday lives. Most importantly, the writers realise that you do have priorities other than nurturing yourself, and they tackle the path ahead with practical realistic advice, frankness and a good dose of humour. Topics covered include; bringing the ideal into the real; healthy selfishness; getting organised, - space, finances and time; the internet and how you can benefit/the internet for real people; values, priorities and acting on decisions; genuine communication; simplicity, serenity and the future … and enjoying it all! If you ever wondered where to start, and how to get more from your everyday life, welcome to Springing Forward - and to making it happen! 'We're not Sleeping Beauties, we're women, capable of being and doing anything and everything we want to … So go for it - say 'Yes' … Change your life, your community, the world.' Glenda Jackson, MP 'At last! A book for realising your dreams - a reference for life.' Maureen Davis 128pp; 210 x 148mm; cartoons; 978-1-869890-40-7; pb; £7.99 Workways: Seven Stars to Steer By Biography workbook for building a more enterprising life Kees Locher and Jos van der Brug This biography workbook helps you consider your working life, and make more conscious choices, at a time of great change in our 'workways'. Background readings, thirty seven exercises and creative activities are carefully structured for individuals or self-help groups. 352pp; 297 x 210mm; 978-1-869890-89-6; pb; £24.99 Social Ecology The Enterprise of the Future Moral intuition in leadership and organisational development Friedrich Glasl Friedrich Glasl looks at the future role of the organisation in the community, and the opportunity it offers for personal development. He addresses the need to expand consciousness beyond the organisation to the 'shared destiny' it holds with the community and with whom it shares a common enterprise. 160pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-79-7; pb; £10.99 Futures that Work Using Search Conferences to revitalize companies, communities and organizations Robert Rehm, Nancy Cebula, Fran Ryan and Martin Large 'This time-tested approach capitalizes on the tremendous power of the human spirit to create innovative plans. It is a treasure trove of practical experiences and easy to understand principles for planning success. I highly recommend this relevant book.’ Tom Devane, co-author with Peggy Holman of The Change Handbook: Group Methods for Shaping the Future Futures That Work is all about the search conference - a practical way to build communities of people who want to make positive change happen for their organization or community. The result is engagement, learning and energy for realizing sustainable solutions. This practical guide for using search conferences represents the latest evolution of this successful method, including the process, the principles underlying the method, how to plan for a search conference, design tips and compelling stories from searches done around the world. Robert Rehm and Nancy Cebula enable organizations and communities become more effective through the participation of their people. They live in Boulder, Colorado. Robert is the author of People in Charge: Creating Self Managing Workplaces. Fran Ryan and Martin Large, from Britain, use search conferences for enabling change in the non-profit, government and private sectors. 'Futures that Work restores one's faith in the collective capacity of people-regardless of position, status, age, race, or gender-to come together and create positive futures for themselves and their systems. The many cases reflect true democracy at work, and my fondest wish is that leaders of troubled organizations and nations will read and heed the lessons of this book.' Barry Oshry, author, Seeing Systems: Unlocking the Mysteries of Organizational Life ‘The search conference created a focused opportunity for our entire staff to rethink our purpose and place in the bigger scale of things. The process respected our history, appropriately challenged our present and allowed us to lay the groundwork for a future we could all embrace.’ Chris Dropinski, Principal, GreenPlay, former Director, Boulder Colorado Parks and Recreation Department ‘The Search Conference allows for a thorough exchange of ideas that can truly lay the foundation for a collaborative working environment. What makes Search so memorable is the short period of time in which this "shift" occurs - it is nothing less than transformation in the course of two days!’ Nancy Intermill, Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Alzheimer's Association 224pp; 229 x 184mm; 978-1903458-24-2; pb; £17.99 Hope, Evolution and Change John Davy The twenty-seven articles in this book reflect the author's work as a scientist, journalist and lecturer: articles on evolutionary questions, language, education, science, ecology; life after life and contemporary thinkers such as Schumacher and Elizabeth Kübler-Ross. 274pp; 210 x 135mm; 978-0-950706-27-6; pb; £6.99 Man on the Threshold The challenge of inner development Bernard Lievegoed Translated by Jacob M. Cornelis Humanity is crossing a major threshold. The boundaries that surrounded consciousness centuries ago are no longer fixed, and it is not only the physical world which implies reality. Instead of voyages of discovery to unknown continents, the exploration of inner frontiers is taking place. This may be overpowering, as in the case of psychological disturbances and mental illness, or it may be enlightening and positive. The theme of Man on the Threshold is inner development. Seeds for growth hidden within each individuality are described along with maps and guidelines for those either undertaking an inner journey, or wishing to work therapeutically with others who are. Ancient and alternative paths are described - Egyptian and Northern initiation mysteries, the Christian Rosicrucian path, the Eastern ways and the medieval Christian approach. This leads to a practical outline of an anthroposophical approach to inner training and development. The manifold aspects of the human double are examined. Physiological and psychological factors in our relationship to earth, sun, moon and planets are described at length along with medical and social implications. Professor Lievegoed is a distinguished physician, educator and industrial psychologist. The Golden Quill literary award of the Netherlands publishers' Association was given to Professor Lievegoed on the publication of Man on the Threshold in December 1983. This award honours those making a significant contribution to Dutch cultural life. He was described as "a true contemporary, a man who takes note of the issues of his time and of the needs of a turbulent world." "The merit (of Lievegoed's books) is, above all, their evocatory effect. They urge one, impel one to go to work, to put into practice what one has read - either in one's own personal life, or in a social life..." With the award of the Gouden Ganzeveer, literary prize of the Royal Netherlands Publishers' Association, 8th December 1983. 224pp; 210 x 135mm; 978-0-950706-26-9; pb; £12.99 Money for a Better World Rudolf Mees This slim volume re-works our attitudes towards handling money and presents finance on a human scale. It discusses alternative ways of looking at money in our modern world and realistic methods of approaching borrowing, saving and lending. 64pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-26-1; pb; £5.99 People in Charge Creating self managing workplaces Robert Rehm A step-by-step guide to designing self managing workplaces. 'Frankly, I find most books on this subject useless. This one is different. It is filled with practical theories, and business related examples, that I can use on a daily basis.' Kevin Purcell, Director of Organization Consulting, Microsoft Corporation Powerful and practical, Participative Design enables companies to create more productive workplaces and better results. Here are the tools for creating self managing workplaces using Participative Design. The concepts, do-it-yourself guide and helpful examples show how people can re-design their work. The result is a more productive workplace full of energy, learning, quality and pride. And people in charge of their work. Participative Design is a powerful but simple way of creating the conditions for good work. You can analyse your workplace, asking; 'Is there elbow room for decisions? Learning? Mutual support and respect? Meaningfulness? A desirable future?' Then you can take stock of the current structure and workflow, re-designing these to be self managing. Finally, each team agrees goals, resources, ground rules, training needs, co-ordination and career paths - checking if their plan improves working conditions. 'Far and away the most readable and informative book on democracy and participation in the workplace. Rehm describes how to design processes based on actionable principles that can, in fact, transform a system. People in Charge offers hope and possibility to anyone who seeks to fully utilise the creative potential of the people in an organisation. It's a gift.' Sandra Janoff, PhD, Co-author, Future Search Participative Design was devised by Fred Emery in the 1970's. Here, Robert Rehm shows how managers and workers can use Participative Design to do a better job. And putting people in charge works. Example include the US Federal Courts, a Prudential call centre, the South African Land Bank, retail stores, a wine company and the conductor-less Orpheus Orchestra of New York. Contents:- The self managing workplace; the six criteria for productive work; origins of Participative Design; the workshop; a start up guide for self managing teams; case studies; resources. Robert Rehm consults with communities and businesses seeking renewal through participation. With a background in organisation development, socio-technical systems and fast cycle re-design, he specialises in participative planning, design and learning. 288pp; 243 x 189mm; 978-1-869890-87-2; pb; £14.99 Recognition of Reality Reflections and prose poems Adam Curle Those of us living in the modern Western world (or ‘North’) have daily access to visual and factual images which travel with unprecedented rapidity from their place of origin to our newspaper page or television screen. Seemingly, these aim to ‘inform’ us about contemporary war, famine, poverty, summit meetings, human suffering, or other newsworthy events. How much of this we actually digest or comprehend is another matter. For many it is often enough to grapple with understanding our individual positions here and now, at this time, during this event or in this moment. And yet we are part of a wider world. Adam Curle’s mediation work over the past twenty-two years has taken him to international and personal situations of great tension, despair, hope, pain and change. Previous to and during this period he has been involved in problems of Third World development and has held professorships in psychology, education, development and peace studies at Exeter, Ghana, Harvard and Bradford Universities. In Recognition of Reality he chooses not to lecture. This is a book for reflection; glimpses of inner and outer worlds caught in poetic form and always based on true experience. At times gentle, at time painful, these pieces combine to offer our Age a compassionate interpretation of reality, and vision for the future. Recognition of Reality seeks to convey the essential truth and spiritual essence so often distorted or unseen amid human suffering and despair. Only by coming to terms with our fundamental being will we succeed in transforming and renewing this earth. 120pp; 210 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-12-4; pb; £7.99 Vision in Action Working with soul and spirit in small organisations Christopher Schaefer, Tÿno Voors This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated for the 1990's. Vision in Action is a workbook for those involved in social creation—in collaborative deeds that can influence the social environment in which we live and where our ideas and actions can matter. This is a user-friendly, hands-on guide for developing healthy small organisations—organisations with soul and spirit. 256pp; 235 x 152mm; 978-1-869890-88-4; pb; £12.99 Steiner/Waldorf Learning Resources Beyond the Forest Kelvin Hall The Grail Quest is an archetypal story of the journey of humanity and of each person. Parsifal's search for wholeness - passed down by generations of storytellers - is re-told vividly here by Kelvin Hall. There is a Parsifal in every one of us as we move from the innocence and naivety of forgetting, through courage and surrender, to love and redemption. Impaired by fear, bewilderment, loss and misunderstanding, we learn to trust the instinct of the heart as well as accepting the wisdom and support of others on the way. This ancient story, told by Wolfram von Eschenbach in the Middle Ages, asks us why we restrain ourselves from asking the compassionate question. It shows how the result is our suffering and alienation, and that by engaging with the suffering of others, we acknowledge our own. This brings forth the possibility for transformation and renewal. 'The story of Parsifal is close to my heart, and Kelvin Hall's gift is to bring it closer to all of ours in a language that can truly speak to us now.' Jay Ramsay Because this is an initiation story, it will be especially useful to English and Drama teachers, storytellers and psychotherapists. This Parsifal story is an essential part of the Steiner/Waldorf curriculum for Class 11 (17 year olds) and Beyond the Forest is the most accessible version for teenagers. Kelvin Hall was first told the Parsifal story by his future wife, Barbara. Storyteller-in-residence at Ruskin Mill, Gloucestershire, he is well-known on the festival circuit. He won the Hodja Cup for Lying at the Crick Crack Club, 1st April 1993. 96pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1869890-73-5; pb; £8.99 Child's Play 1 & 2 Games for life with children Wil van Haren and Rudolf Kischnick This book follows up Child's Play 3 as a games book particularly for younger children, suitable for nursery, kindergarten and junior schools. There are 172 games. 192pp; 234 x 153mm; 978-869890-77-3; pb; £11.99 Games Children Play How games and sport help children develop Kim-John Payne Illustrated by Marije Rowling Games Children Play offers an accessible guide to games with children of age 3 upwards. These games are all tried and tested, and are the basis for the author's extensive teacher training work. The book explores children's personal development and how this is expressed in movement, play, songs and games. Each game is clearly and simply described, with diagrams or drawings, and accompanied by an explanation of why this game is helpful at a particular age. The equipment that may be needed is basic, cheap and easily available. 192 pp; 297 x 210mm; 978-1-869890-78-0; pb; £14.99 Lighting Fires Deepening education through meditation Jörgen Smit The author addresses the inner path of the human 'becoming' who lives in every adult and child. Often, the teachers who 'light fires rather than fill buckets' work on deepening their teaching through meditation and personal development. 96pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-45-2; pb; £8.99 Looking Forward Games, rhymes and exercises to help children develop their learning abilities Molly von Heider This book aims to help teachers with activities that will both benefit children in the early years and lay the foundations for sound learning later on. 128pp; 234 x 156mm; music; 978-1-869890-67-4; pb; £11.99 Now you see it … String Games and Stories Book 2 Michael Taylor 'It was delightful reading through the stories that accompany the games, making simple patterns with the string provided, or more complex ones. Emphasis is made of the benefits of doing such an activity; such as the improved dexterity and co-ordination it brings to children and the improvement of concentration. Jean Minto, Journal of the National Association of Hospital and Play Staff 'Another gem from Hawthorn Press - an excellent book. Children can school their fine motor skills and co-ordination too. Michael's book introduces the other ingredient of healthy development: narrative, string games that tell stories!' Martyn Rawson, Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship String Games are fun, inviting children to exercise skill, imagination and teamwork. They give hands and fingers something clever and artistic to do! Following the success of Pull the Other One!, here are more of Michael Taylor's favourite string games, ideal for family travel, for creative play and for party tricks. Many string games are from ancient cultures - or example the cats cradle came by ship from south east Asia long ago Today, children invent new figures such as computers, space shuttles and trampolines. Here are:- more tried and tested string games and stories; clear instructions and diagrams for making the string figures; figures invented by children; string tricks and tips for performers; a rainbow string and illustrations to colour in. 'Every time I do a demonstration., youngsters come up with other string games. These help develop children's imaginations and often set off crazes' Michael Taylor, The Observer, June 2002 Michael Taylor is a special needs teacher, spatial gymnast, storyteller - a practical advocate of the educational and therapeutic value of string games. 136pp; 216 x 148mm; 978-903458-21-1; pb; £9.99 The Origin and Development of Language Roy Wilkinson This wide-ranging survey of the origin and development of language enthusiastically discusses how we can rediscover the truth of how and what we speak. The author, an experienced Waldorf teacher, traces our multi-layered language from its spiritual roots to the almost soulless polyglot that we call language today. 64pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-35-3; pb; £6.99 Pull the other one! String Games and Stories Book 1 Michael Taylor Played all over the world, string games are known by those names which reflect the cultures they stem from. Songs are often sung as the string figures develop, becoming entwined and part of each story. 'Ancient civilisations wove the wisdom of their cultures into their string games. In Michael Taylor's stories these figures spring to life again, bestowing our children with what they may most need … the spark of imagination.' Jaimen McMillan, Spatial Dynamics, New York and Stuttgart This well-travelled and entertaining series of tales is accompanied by clear instructions and explanatory diagrams - guaranteed not to tie you in knots and will teach you tricks with which to dazzle your friends! 'A practical and entertaining guide, which pulls together a wealth of ideas from different cultures and revives a forgotten art. I think parents as well as children will enjoy this book.' Sheila Munro, parenting author With something for everyone, these ingenious tricks and tales are developed and taught with utter simplicity, making them suitable from age 5 upwards. 'When we go wrong playing Cat's Cradle, we call it Dog's Cradle!' Megan Gain, aged 6, London Part of a series of three, each book includes; an introduction, a section on origins, hints for teachers and performers, an 'Invented by Children' section Michael Taylor is a Steiner School teacher and Bothmer gymnast who also promotes the traditional childhood skills of skipping, ball catching games, hand clapping rhymes and string figures. He has recently gone into schools with a show which combines the traditional art of string figures with poetry and storytelling. 128pp; 216 x 148mm; drawings; 978-1-869890-49-3; pb; £9.99 Renewing Education Selected writings on Steiner education Francis Edmunds A non-materialistic view of education: ‘Education should be the greatest art of all.’ 128pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1869890-31-5; pb; £6.99 Rudolf Steiner on Education A compendium Roy Wilkinson Here is an accessible introduction to the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner—the pioneer of a comprehensive, co-educational form of education for children from kindergarten to the end of high school. 168pp; 216 x 138mm; 978-1-869890-51-3; pb; £8.99 Sing Me the Creation Paul Matthews This is an inspirational workbook of creative writing exercises for poets and teachers, and for all who wish to develop the life of the imagination. There are over 300 exercises for improving writing skills. Though intended for group work with adults, teachers will find these exercises easily adaptable to the classroom. Paul Matthews, a poet himself, taught creative writing at Emerson College, Sussex. 224pp; 214 x 135mm; 978-1-869890-60-5; pb; £12.99 Teaching Mathematics in Rudolf Steiner Schools How to become holistic and imaginative Ron Jarman This important book shows how learning mathematics can be enjoyable, stimulating and lead to the development of both logical and creative thinking. This integrated mathematics curriculum has been in continual development for over 75 years in Rudolf Steiner schools. 304pp; 242 x 171mm; 978-1-869890-92-6; pb; £30.00 Troll of Tree Hill Judy Large Illustrations by Tom Nelson We have all heard about children who do not believe in fairies or trolls. Here is a story about a troll who does not believe in children. With his age-old hatred of humankind, how will Troll handle the sudden invasion of his woodland home? 72pp; 210 x 297 mm; 978-869890-74-2; pb; £9.99 54