psychological aspects

A guide to dealing with the death of a pet that encourages pet owners to acknowledge and experience their grief. Discusses deciding to put a pet to sleep, dealing with a veterinarian, making funeral or cremation arrangements, and helping children with their grief.

"[A] guide to developing the mindset of a winning soccer team. It offers proven methods for producing team cohesion, flow, and success."--Publisher.

Statistics tell us that we are experiencing a uniquely safe period of historybut you wouldnt know it from the evening news. This book looks at fears of violence, attempting to sort realistic concerns from unrealistic panic. By explaining concepts like probability and risk, as well as providing insight into how the media works, this book strives to help kids manage their anxieties about our uncertain world. Fear and anxiety are completely normal parts of growing up. Fear keeps us from climbing too high up that tree, while anxiety reminds us that we ought to study for that test tomorrow. But when anxiety gets out of control, it can rob kids of their educations, friends, and happiness. The set Childhood Fears and Anxieties takes a warm, supportive look at these feelings and how they can be managed.

Offers guidance and resources for talking about death with those who are grieving or dying.

"Detailed text informs readers of the duties, skills, and training required of hostage negotiators."--Publisher.

Because teens are most receptive to their peers, this video features interviews with bereaved teens who speak from the heart. They share candidly about their pain and healing, covering topics such as surviving the first days.

Explains the principles of illustration composition, explaining how viewers see shapes and unconsciously interpret colors and movement; demonstrates these principles through sample pictures showing the process of illustrating "Little Red Riding Hood.".

Reveals Monika Herwig's attempt to cope with the legacy of her father, Amon Goeth, who was the Nazi commandant of the Plaszow concentration camp during World War II and details her meeting with Helen Jonas, a woman who was Goeth's prisoner and servant.