Written by a leading author, this popular book explains schemas - a key early childhood concept - in an accessible manner, making it perfect for any early childhood course.

Mike and Laura are an ordinary couple who are in love. But things start to go awry following the birth of their first child, when they become prey to an insidious Californian public menace - the Stork Club - a group of professional mothers, whose power becomes irresistible.

This story is about friendship, school, sports and growing up. Watching my children, Laurel and Jesse, play their sports, watching my students in various activities over the years, and watching the interactions that children have with each other at home and away have helped me create these humorous chapters. They depict the ups and downs of life through the eyes of the two major characters, Mantooth and Chuck. Two boys’ experiences during their fifth grade school year show their character and ability to have fun and also to learn from their mistakes. Enjoy and reflect on your childhood. This story could have been about you.

A century ago, a gentle blind girl walked the cliffs of Paradise Point. Then the children came -- taunting, teasing -- until she lost her footing and fell, shrieking her rage to the drowning sea... Now Michelle has come from Boston to live in the big house on Paradise Point. She is excited about her new life, ready to make new friends... until a hand reaches out of the swirling mists -- the hand of blind child. She is asking for friendship... seeking revenge... whispering her name...

Third Language Dictionary is a guide to everyday language that is peculiar to and used by Australian folks from all walks of life no matter what or who they are or the level of success, education, credence, or place in society they have attained.