Most Popular Books by Jane Simmons

This book provides the ideal starting point for trainees and practitioners needing a no-nonsense, clear guide to the basics of CBT. It will equip them with the knowledge and know-how, covering all the main theory and competencies to help them practice CBT effectively and confidently. Focusing on case formulation, the authors show readers how to build a ′picture′ of each client, using their case history to inform interventions. Features such as exercises, case dialogues, summary boxes, and further reading lists help to enhance and cement learning. This third edition includes updated references, further reading and exercises, and new content on: · The difficulties and drawbacks of CBT · The differences between formal CBT and informal CBT · The therapeutic relationship · Further discussion of specific formulations · Compassionate interventions with negative thoughts.

Whether your dog is young or old, large or small, pedigreed or mixed breed, Agility is a sport you and your dog can enjoy together. Agility Training makes clear all aspects of this, the world''s fastest growing and most versatile dog sport. Whatever your interest, whether purely casual or highly competitive, you will find the instructional methods and helpful hints meaningful for your goals. Agility Training tells readers how to get started in the sport, work on their own, attend classes, earn titles and organize a competition or practice event. Chapters describe training for all levels of Agility, from beginners through an advanced curriculum. A special feature provides detailed construction plans as well as a list of materials for all obstacles.

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When Beryl decides to look for a family that will love her just the way she is, from her pig nose to her curly tail, she bravely sets off on a journey that will ultimately change her life forever. Away from the cruel and ill-tempered pigs on the farm where she grew up, Beryl finds her preconceived notions of wild pigs-- and everything else--put to the test. And with the help of the many unlikely friends she meets, Beryl discovers, at the cost of some heartache, that there just might be a place she could call home after all. If she could only get there . . .

One day Ebb and Flo find a bird sitting in their boat - in Ebb''s favourite spot! Flo invites the bird to join them, but Ebb isn''t so sure and wishes the bird would just fly away. But what happens when Ebb''s wish comes true? A seaside story of friendship with Ebb and Flo.

When the owners of ''Prosperity'' choose a little kitten to be their new ship''s cat, they think he''s a girl and name him Doris! But soon Doris finds this isn''t his only problem: settling into life on board and finding his place alongside the ship''s dogs, Little Madge and Big John, and Freda, their dotty bird, is going to be tricky. Not to mention facing the local shipyard bully, Jasper. Can Doris find his feet in this new world and learn to be proud to be a ship''s cat? Meet a brilliant cast of animal characters in this charming story of friendship and belonging, with beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.

When Beryl escapes from the lorry taking her to the abattoir, she finds a new and rather frightening world. A world of wild pigs, where she makes a friend called Amber, meets the Sisterhood of the Mystic Boar and goes on an epic journey - but will she find a home?

Ages 0 and over.

Daisy is a little duckling with big feet. The Daisy books use bright colours, rhyming texts and familiar themes, like going to sleep, animal noises and staying near to mother, to introduce reading to the very youngest of children

Daisy''s mother told her to stay close. But Daisy didn''t, and soon she found that she was lost and all alone. She was busy chasing dragonflies and bouncing on the lily pads.

Flo''s dog Ebb makes a new friend with Bird the duck as they share rides in a small boat.

Daisy, the little duck with big feet, is back in a third picture book. Set on Grandpa''s farm, Daisy takes baby brother Pip on a Beastie hunt during which they meet all the animals on the farm.

Daisy and her little brother Pip encounter many different animals as they look all over the farm for the Monster from Grandpa''s story.

Daisy and her brother Pip must learn when to be quiet and when to quack.