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Plastik sparen - Initiative zur Vermeidung von Plastik im Alltag
Plastik sparen Die Geschichte einer Idee Die Idee für Plastik sparen ist im Juni 2018 entstanden. Wie schon so oft endete ein Wocheneinkauf im totalen Plastik-Inferno. Kennt ihr das? Einmal einkaufen beim Supermarkt um die Ecke und schon ist eine Mülltüte voll mit Plastik. Aber wie kann ich das ändern, fragte ich mich. Also informierte ich mich, war bei einem Vortrag zum Thema "plastikfrei leben" um dann mit dem Gefühl zurück zu bleiben, das nicht leisten zu können. Aber einfach weiter Plastik konsumieren war für mich auch keine Alternative. Es musste doch Möglichkeiten geben Plastik zu reduzieren, die Jedermann*frau ganz einfach in den Alltag einbauen kann. Und so war "Plastik sparen" geboren. Die Idee dahinter, durch viele kleine Plastik-spar-Aktivitäten den Plastikmüll in meinem Haushalt zu reduzieren. Und, ich kann sagen es funktioniert. Bei jedem Einkauf landet wesentlich weniger Plastikverpackung im Einkaufswagen als früher. Alles Aktivitäten, die keine (oder nur wenig) Zeit gekostet haben, die oftmals Geld gespart haben und die ich problemlos in den Alltag integrieren konnte. "Plastik sparen" ist unser Beitrag für eine Umwelt mit weniger Plastik. Meine Ideen, Gedanken und Erlebnisse möchte ich teilen und viele Menschen dafür begeistern, immer weniger Plastik in ihr Leben zu lassen.
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Early learning / early learning conceptsMarch 2022So Many Leaves
by Harris, B. D. / Bosa, Subi
If Sam can ever finish raking the autumn leaves, he'll get to play with his friends. But more leaves just keep falling! Argh! It’s no help that he's distracted by how many fall at once or what shapes and colours they have either... or will Sam's once bitter chore turn into the playtime he wished for?
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March 2022A Kitten Moves in
How to Start a Happy Cat´s Life
by Susanne Vorbrich
For many people, the desire to take in a cat is synonymous with the desire to have a kitten. Kittens are cute balls of wool that play all day, are sweet and make us laugh, it seems.In order for the cute little creature to develop into an elegant, graceful and calm pet, it must be supported, encouraged and cared for. The author explains in an easily-understandable way what all needs to be taken into account even before the pet moves in with its new family, and how the first hours, weeks and months can be arranged so that the new family member grows up in the best possible way. - Where from do I get my kitten?- Development phases of the kitten- Transport basket, toilet, scratching post and Co.- Caution trap: Safety for the kitten in the household- The big day - The kitten moves in- Getting used to the new home- Feeding and care- Typical childhood diseases- Playing and training- What to do in case of behavioral problems?
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Toys: making & decoratingFebruary 2016Pirates & Pompoms
How to Make Children's Toys and Costumes
by Stella Bee and Jemma Bell
Pirates & Pompoms is packed with playtime ideas for creative parents and carers. Follow a few simple steps to create handmade costumes, toys and props and you’ll keep children entertained with make-believe worlds all day long. Only basic cutting, sticking and sewing skills are required. Focusing on these three popular themes (pirates, circus, and woodland animals), projects include: eye patches and a telescope, stuffed animal friends, leaf bunting, circus ringmaster’s hat and a big-top canopy den. Each project includes a simple template and illustrated step-by-step instructions. Perfect for crafty adults looking for holiday activities that will keep little ones happy and busy.
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Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's/YA)December 2011101 Playground Games
by Therese Hoyle
A collection of active and engaging games for children. Over the last 10 years Therese Hoyle has run Positive Playground Programmes in schools throughout the UK and New Zealand; this book draws on her hands-on experience. Well-researched, it recognises the importance of children's experiences in the school playground and provides a practical toolkit of ideas to promote lively and enjoyable games. It draws on traditional games and also introduces a wealth of new ones, including: Chasing and catching games Skipping games and rhymes Singing and dancing games Parachute games Quiet games Circle games Co-operative games Games from around the world. This comprehensive collection provides clear instructions for adults on how to organise the games and is a resource that will make any playtime a richer experience for all.
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Teaching of students with emotional & behavioural difficultiesNovember 2016Social Stories for Kids in Conflict Second Edition
by John Ling
'Social Stories for Kids in Conflict' is a practical guide to help young people improve their behaviour. Designed to help all those who work and/or live with young people who have difficulties with their behaviours and relationships with others, this book is a practical guide to help young people become more aware of their behaviour and its effect on other people. Focusing on mediation (including communication, the unblocking of channels, the breaking down of barriers, the righting of wrongs, making amends, and restorative justice), the book includes: · Dialogues used by a neutral person to highlight difficulties and possible changes in behaviour. · Cartoons and other visual techniques that can be used to present alternative ways to discuss problems. · Examples of social stories covering personal stuff, daily routines, home life, social skills, homework, work and playtime, PE and games, as well as a guide to writing your own social stories. · Powerpoint presentation for staff, parents and carers. Developed from work with children and young people with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and related conditions, as well as troubled young people with no named condition, the ideas and techniques, can be used and modified to help all young people to become more aware of their behaviour and its effect on other people. This 2nd edition has been revised and updated and now includes an expanded section of social stories.
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AdventureApril 2015The Game Master
by Ian D Copsey
What is it like to be someone else – especially your most hated enemy? Why do they think and do things differently? Tired of arguing over which of them was the best gamer, Josh and Alex stumbled upon a new video game shop, run by an enigmatic and amiable Japanese shopkeeper. He was to be their Game Master in this virtual reality video game that had no game controls. Little did they know it was a game that would change their lives, of their friends… and enemies… forever. “Oh! This game is no ordinary game,” The Game Master explained, “It reads your thoughts, seeks out your weaknesses to give challenges that are right just for you, the challenges you need to help you grow.” "It can read our minds?" puzzled the boys. As they progressed through the game’s levels they found out more about themselves and the lives of everyone around them. Mysteriously, the Game of Life began to spread its influence beyond Josh and Alex’s lives and to their friends. From Josh and Alex switching roles with each other in the game, campfire frolics and ghostly stories from their teachers, the boys learned more about their friends around them. The Game Master’s zany antics as he hosted a T.V. game show, “Hiro’s Happy Heroes” in the Game of Life, released a string of rib tickling gags, teases and tantalising tattles. The climax of the Game of Life came from the school Rube Goldberg challenge in which each grade had to join as a team to build their own whacky, madcap contraption. Would Josh and Alex be able to manage to get the two bullies in the class to work within the team? Patiently, with impish humour, the Game Master guides them through the different levels to a final intriguing twist.
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Humorous stories (Children's/YA)October 2012Lousy Thinking
Hitching a Ride on a Schoolboy's Mind
by Mike Davies
One energetic playtime, Brad the head louse bites into a nerve that gives him a hotline to a schoolboy's thoughts and memories. Amazed by what he finds, Brad encourages Jake to make the most of what he has between his ears. Together they overcome a series of nerve-wracking challenges, from nit combs to know-it-alls. How they manage all this while preparing for the all-important year 6 tests will leave you scratching your head! Great book for 8-12 year olds. "Lousy Thinking is a hilarious book with a great storyline in which a boy called Jake - a normal boy who doesn't seem that clever - is bitten on a major nerve cell in his brain by a head louse. The head louse has never thought ANYTHING apart from, 'food/have babies'. Now it's tapped into a schoolboy's thoughts and can also talk to the boy in his head! Jake gives his confused little friend the name of Brad. Although, in fact, Jake is more confused than Brad as he doesn't know who it is that's actually talking to him and screams "Who the hell is this?", when he first hears the voice. It's such an imaginative book, it doesn't remind me of any other book that I've ever read. I find it quite easy to find my memories in my brain but Jake in the book didn't, not until he met Brad. I don't want to give any giveaways, but I'll put it like this - Jake changes at the end. This book has been written by a teacher but you can't really tell - or at least this seems like it would be a funny teacher who is always making jokes. I think the book is a really good idea - and will also help kids understand that there is more to their brain than they think. Which is quite a good lesson to learn!There's no author I can really compare him too. The book is as good as the Mr Gum series. I'm especially impressed as this is the writer's first book and I hope he writes another one, I'll definitely read it and it will probably be even better." The Guardian Childrens Books
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Sports & outdoor recreationDecember 2011101 Wet Playtime Games and Activities
by Theresa Hoyle
101 fun and stimulating activities, games, photocopiable resources and play ideas for wet play times.
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June 2015Marco and I Want To Play Ball
a true story of inclusion and self-determination
by Jo Meserve Mach, Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier, Mary Birdsell
Isiah and Marco share their love of baseball. Who’s going to hit the ball farther? Who’s going to hit the ball higher? Whose ball will hit the barn? Cousins like to tease and play, when Grandpa is pitching.( Isiah has Spina Bifida.)
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Typography & letteringOptimum Type
Custom Typography Design and Application
by Sandu Publishing
We see before we read. We are attracted by the character of a word before getting its meaning. A tailor-made creative type makes use of this effect, visualising a specific brand to deliver its ideas and make the brand stand out among the crowd. To create an optimum type, designers must understand the brands’ philosophies, communicate and empathise with the clients, and reach a perfect solution with their professional skills. This publication features over 100 creative custom-created types from designers and agencies all over the world. In this book, readers can draw a lesson from their work processes and their solution proposals, and get inspiration on how to design a type that satisfies their clients and makes them go wow!
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FictionInnerone
by Alicia Thomas-Woolf
How deep would you go to reclaim yourself?A contemporary myth of courage and healing, Innerone is an extraordinary narrative in which the protagonist meditates to her mind's underworld to find the younger self she betrayed. Although she thinks she knows what to expect, the surprises keep coming. Her expectations dashed and new-age ideals thwarted, she discovers she is neither alone nor in charge. Her spunky inner-child, her esoteric higher-self, her unconvinced inner-scientist and others—all of whom hold different beliefs, values and desires—converse and argue, travel and shop (not your usual mall). And the subtle question swirls... how different would her actions be, what changes would play out in her life, if she flipped from believing she is broken to recognising that she is whole just as she is?
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FictionApril 2015I Blame Morrissey
My Adventures with Indie-Pop and Emotional Disaster
by Jamie Jones
You wouldn't let song lyrics rule your life would you? You wouldn't become so infatuated with a pop star that you would use their words to make decisions on your relationships would you? Jay would. Join him as he tries to grow up in the 90s in a haze of lust, indie-pop & warm lager while all the time looking to Morrissey for guidance.
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FictionPower of Nature
by C L Peache
From British author C.L. Peache comes a thrilling new whodunnit told by an unreliable narrator. Power Of Nature by C.L. Peache promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. Harriett loves the solitude and healing power of the beach. As she settles into a new life, she cautiously tries to forge new friendships. When the handsome stranger on the beach strikes an unusual friendship with her, Harriet is almost convinced she has left her traumatic past behind. But, the discovery of a body on the beach sends her life into turmoil. Harriet is now questioning everything and everyone around her—even herself. Because Harriett has a secret. Her traumatic past means she cannot trust the memories of her earlier life. As suspicions around the dead body rise, questions are asked and investigations are being made. And Harriet is caught at the centre of the storm. Will Harriett’s past ruin her future forever? Will her memory return? Will love and the power of nature heal her past traumas?
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Individual actors & performersAn East End Life
by Derek Martin
As long-suffering EastEnders patriarch Charlie Slater, Derek Martin has become one of British TV's best loved stars. Now in this witty and revealing memoir, Derek tells of his extraordinary journey from growing up in the real East End of London during the Blitz to taking up residency in Albert Square. Derek's journey to Albert Square has proved to be an eventful one. A bone fide East Ender, born within the sound of Bow Bells, Derek grew up during the Blitz in a tight-knit, working-class family. In this candid memoir he describes those tough early days, his stint in the police, life on the wrong side of the law and how he turned his dream of being an actor into a reality. But not before trying his hand as a professional gambler and acting as a runner for the notorious East End gangster Charlie Kray, brother of twins Ronnie and Reggie. Determined to be an actor, Derek began his hugely successful stage and screen career firstly as a stuntman; before landing memorable TV roles in series such as Law and Order, Minder, King and Castle, The Governor and doomed soap Eldorado. In this frank and revealing tale, Derek pulls no punches as he admits past mistakes and describes his remarkable transformation into one of our best loved actors. Meet the man behind the character as he shares with readers his heartbreak over two marriage break ups and his devotion to his twin boys. An East End Life is a truly remarkable story spanning nearly seven decades, packed with tears and laughter that will endear you to this popular star.
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RomanceThomas is Telling the Truth
by Alex Jordan
An entertaining, moving and feelgood novel. Mattie wants another baby, a sibling for son Thomas. An intelligent child, he truly believes his own tales of a pink house and the children who live there. When Mattie discovers Rob is cheating on her, they separate. Helping financially, her parents discover a diary written in 1941. Through the help of family and friends, Mattie becomes stronger and happier. But the diary and a passionate love affair cause her to wonder if Thomas is telling the truth. Is it possible for someone to have lived before? Is this life really all there is? And has her Grandma Beattie been watching over her - all this time?
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Rock & Pop musicMarch 2015Gathered From Coincidence
by Tony Dunsbee
Combining the personal memories and critical analysis of a self-confessed pop addict with a wealth of contemporary documentary evidence, Gathered From Coincidence reconstructs a truly momentous era to tell the story of the music of the Sixties year by year. By tracing in parallel the origins and development of the recording careers of major talents on both sides of the Atlantic – the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Dusty Springfield and many more besides – this account shows how they traded creativity with one another. All the great Sixties’ hits – as well as a host of less well-known gems – are described in the context of the charts of the day, tracking the ups and downs of different trends as they came and went, such as: rock’n’roll, rhythm & blues, psychedelia, modern folk, the concept album or supergroups. But beyond this, each chapter also places the music in a broader historical and cultural setting of landmark events at home and abroad – the space race, the Profumo affair, the Cold War, Vietnam, the growth of satire – to show how, as the decade unfolded, the paths of pop and current affairs drew ever closer together. If you thought the Sixties were just about the fleeting dreams of hippies in the Summer of Love, then think again! This book will open your eyes to a far-reaching imaginative legacy and how it came to shape pop music as a dazzling art form in its own right.
