Bøker av Denis Lawrence

A story of a family and their two pets. The family live in quiet countryside village. They find an abandoned kitten whom they adopt. Soon afterwards the cat discovers a dog in distress in a nearby wood. He rescues the dog and these two animals become friends. The family then adopt the dog as well. The family does not know that, while resembling ordinary pets, the cat and dog share an amazing secret; they both can understand and use human speech! Now named "Cuddle Cat and Dozy Dog" these exceptional pets often discuss whether or not to tell their family of their special powers. However, just when they decide to tell the family they find themselves embroiled in a series of exciting adventures that often require them to defend and protect their family. While the pets' affection for the family grows, their dilemma of revealing they have a special power increases. This unresolved issue and their many adventures make this an amusing and exciting book for children and parents alike.

This book is the first of an autobiographical trilogy by Denis Lawrence. He describes his many experiences and adventures growing up in the Northeast of England during World War II. The stories are told with warmth, humour and pathos. Events that affected family and friends are recalled in his accounts of the upheavals of war. The excitement and innocence of childhood is also communicated as he recalls schools closing, playing in deserted streets and sleeping in air-raid shelters. The security provided by his parents at that time was exemplified by his family's motto, 'Defeat is only for those who accept it'. He describes further family support received while staying with his Auntie and cousins in the seaside town of Whitby. He recalls adolescent days before leaving school for his first employment at 16 as well as his first encounters with girls whom he thought were an 'alien species'. Denis closes Part One of Middlesbrough Man by reflecting on major societal changes that have occurred since his childhood.

This book sets out to answer common questions regarding dyslexia. It should prove to be a valuable source of reference for adult students with dyslexia as well as for their tutors and lecturers. Dyslexia has traditionally been controversial with many different definitions and explanations of its origin. The situation today has changed radically. There is now genetic and biological evidence for the existence of dyslexia and this research is outlined in the book. As a result of the burgeoning research dyslexia has now become an official category of disability. Consequently, most adult students with dyslexia receive appropriate practical and emotional support with many achieving highly in academia. Tutors and lecturers will find helpful the chapters explaining the origins of dyslexia as well as its current definition. Included in this book are also a description of tests used to assess dyslexia and how to interpret the psychological report. Societal attitudes towards dyslexia are also discussed.

Dyslexia affects at least ten per cent of children and is the most common special educational need that teachers encounter. However, the characteristics of dyslexia can mean that it is often confused with other learning difficulties.

Clear explanations of the terminology and theory behind self-esteem are offered, as well as many practical examples and useful activities to use with children.

This book shows how to combat the stress and low self-esteem suffered by many teachers. Denis Lawrence focuses on the relationship between stress and self-esteem, and sets out a programme of easy-to-use everyday strategies to reduce the problem.