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Taiji Jian 32-Posture Sword Form

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Written by an experienced teacher of Taijiquan, this book provides a detailed description of the Jian (the sword), its parts and how it should be held. Using photographs and illustrations, the author gives step-by-step instructions for the main 13 applications including sword strokes, stances and footwork techniques.

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Chen

Living Taijiquan in the Classical Style

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

In this book, Master Jan Silberstorff, a leading Chen practitioner, shares his expertise and insights into Chen style Taijiquan, explaining its background and key principles. He discusses the different Chen forms and the importance of each, as well as the place of competition and the effect on participants.

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The Canadian Yearbook of International Law, Vol. 46, 2008

UBC Press

This is the forty-sixth volume of The Canadian Yearbook of International Law, which contains articles of lasting significance in the field of international legal studies.

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The Canadian Yearbook of International Law, Vol. 47, 2009

UBC Press

This is the forty-seventh volume of The Canadian Yearbook of International Law, which contains articles of lasting significance in the field of international legal studies.

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Feminist Community Research

Case Studies and Methodologies

UBC Press

Researchers from multiple disciplines discuss the potential and the challenges of feminist community research.

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The Canadian Yearbook of International Law, Vol. 48, 2010

UBC Press

This is the forty-eighth volume of The Canadian Yearbook of International Law, the first volume of which was published in 1963.

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Vital Signs 2012

The Trends that are Shaping Our Future

By The Worldwatch Institute
Island Press

From obesity to ecosystem services, from grain production to nuclear power, this book offers the sometimes-shocking facts that need to guide our stewardship of the Earth’s resources.

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The Asperger Children's Toolkit

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This handy volume explores key issues children with AS encounter, and includes interactive games and activities to promote mutual understanding.

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Understanding Stammering or Stuttering

A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This accessible resource will shed light on the perplexing nature of stammers, enabling those who care for children affected to find answers and get the best possible help.

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Can I tell you about Epilepsy?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

By Kate Lambert; Illustrated by Scott Hellier
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction to epilepsy for children from the age of 7.

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What Does Dead Mean?

A Book for Young Children to Help Explain Death and Dying

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Death is a big concept, and can be confusing and distressing to explain to young children. This simple guide presents 17 'big' questions children might ask about death, and answers each clearly, simply and truthfully. Each question is accompanied by an illustration and a prompt to encourage children to explore their feelings.

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A Brief Guide to Autism Treatments

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Details 14 of the most popular treatments for autism, offering balanced overview of each treatment with current opinion and scientific data

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Open Data Structures

An Introduction

Athabasca University Press

An introduction to the field of data structures and algorithms.

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Caged in Chaos

A Dyspraxic Guide to Breaking Free Updated Edition

By Victoria Biggs; Foreword by Jo Todd
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this practical guide helps young adults with dyspraxia and those around them get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders. The new edition of this award-winning book includes an update from the author on how dyspraxia affects her now as an adult.

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Your Body is Awesome

Body Respect for Children

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

The colorful illustrations in this picture book will help children learn to love their bodies from an early age and appreciate all the wonderful things their bodies do. The book promotes a healthy attitude which will help children understand that all bodies are different and encourage them to take good care of their bodies throughout their lives.

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Friends, Bullies and Staying Safe

The Adoption Club Therapeutic Workbook on Friendship

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

The children of The Adoption Club think they are friends; they go to the same school and belong to the same club - but what does friendship really mean? Written for use with adopted children aged 5-11, this illustrated therapeutic workbook is a fun way to explore the confusing world of friendship and bullying.

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The Confusing World of Brothers, Sisters and Adoption

The Adoption Club Therapeutic Workbook on Siblings

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Families are complicated, and that's especially true if you're adopted. This illustrated therapeutic workbook is written to help children aged 5-11 to explore their feelings about sibling relationships - step-siblings, birth siblings, separated siblings all all points in between.

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How Do We Feel About Adoption?

The Adoption Club Therapeutic Workbook on Feelings and Behavior

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Designed to help adopted children aged 5-11 to explore their feelings and behavior, this illustrated therapeutic workbook features a group of children - The Adoption Club. The story provides a gentle, playful way to start difficult conversations.

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The Essence of Taijiquan Push-Hands and Fighting Technique

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Available at last in English, this comprehensive training manual teaches the theory and insider practical methods behind Taijiquan push-hands and fighting technique from the Chen style. It includes the techniques of point striking, traditionally taught only to those on the inside, and over 400 photographs illustrate the methods throughout.

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