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This is the third book in a series of the adventures of a cat and dog named Cuddle Cat and Dozy Dog. They have a special gift of being able to speak human. This gift enables them to a series of exciting adventures which are outlined in each chapter. A fun and exciting book.

Further Adventures of Cuddle Cat and Dozy Dog This is the second book in the series about these two unusual pets of the Smith family. Together, Cuddle Cat and Dozy Dog share a remarkable secret, they can speak and understand the human language. Because of their love and devotion to the Smith family, Cuddle Cat and Dozy Dog wish they could share this secret with them. However, they hesitate to do so in case this knowledge might shock or upset t...

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 speec...

This book is a candid and humourous account of the author's adventures in sailing. It begins with his first experiences as a teenager with rowing boats in the North East of England. Later he describes the joys of sailing dinghies and cruisers in the South West of England. These adventures range from smooth idylic sails in good weather to a full on ship wreck in storm conditions. His tales of learning to sail expand to yacht racing on the Swan ...

In his book Understanding Dyslexia Denis Lawrence leaves no stone unturned. This up-to-date book provides a comprehensive account of all aspects of dyslexia. The author's knowledge, experience and empathy is evident and the book can be recommended for all who want a simple account of the nature and consequences of dyslexia."Professor Maggie Snowling, University of York, UK"[This book is] a very readable introduction and guide covering theories...

`The book is an ideal companion for the newly qualified teacher or for colleagues unfamiliar with social psychological concepts and basic communication theory' - ELAN Teaching with Confidence 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. The author, pre...

This is the second book in a trilogy describing the life and career of Denis Lawrence. It takes the reader through a journey marking his many and varied careers as well as his family and sailing adventures. The stories are presented with humour, warmth and insight.

`The book is a useful introductory reader for any initial post-compulsory teacher training programme, or the early stages of a degree in post-compulsory education and training. It would also be valuable additional reading for basic skills tutors embarking on the new adult literacy and numeracy qualifications' - Escalate `It is a useful and practical resource which, even if not used for the purposes of staff development, contains helpful insig...

`The book is a useful introductory reader for any initial post-compulsory teacher training programme, or the early stages of a degree in post-compulsory education and training. It would also be valuable additional reading for basic skills tutors embarking on the new adult literacy and numeracy qualifications' - Escalate `It is a useful and practical resource which, even if not used for the purposes of staff development, contains helpful insig...

This book is the second in a trilogy recording the life and career of Denis Lawrence up to the present time. Denis takes the reader along with him on his journey through his life since childhood. The story unfolds with humour and insights that marked his first book recapturing his many and varied careers since he left school. Denis is a qualified teacher, educational psychologist, university lecturer and author of text books for teachers and p...

This is the third book in the triology of Denis Lawrence's biography. It begins with the fulfillment of his boyhood dream to emigrate to Australia. It continues with his many adventures there. He becomes an Australian citizen and makes a major decision to spend six months of each year in both Australia and the UK. The book is written with warmth, pathos and humour. Denis demonstrates his belief in the importance and value of friendships and lo...

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 stre...

This is a self-help book for people who wish to improve their happiness and health. It outlines the research indicating how happiness is related to health. The book is written in easy to read, non-technical language. It contains questionnaires to assess personality characteristics and outlines activities at the end of each chapter designed to practice the topics discussed. These topics include ways to enhance self-esteem, develop assertion, im...

Praise for the first edition: `The underlying philosophy of this practical book is that raising self-esteem in pupils (including dyslexics) will lead to achievement of higher academic results and fewer behaviour problems. This book is primarily for primary and secondary teachers but would provide much material for discussion among SpLD teachers, given the unexpected and controversial results of Denis Lawrence's research' - Dyslexia Contact ...

Praise for the first edition: `The underlying philosophy of this practical book is that raising self-esteem in pupils (including dyslexics) will lead to achievement of higher academic results and fewer behaviour problems. This book is primarily for primary and secondary teachers but would provide much material for discussion among SpLD teachers, given the unexpected and controversial results of Denis Lawrence's research' - Dyslexia Contact ...

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 out...

`The book is an ideal companion for the newly qualified teacher or for colleagues unfamiliar with social psychological concepts and basic communication theory' - ELAN Teaching with Confidence 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. The author, pre...